Darcey Bussell

Darcey Bussell has opened up about her recent hip surgery and how important it is for her to keep fit. The 46-year-old retired from dancing professionally in 2007 and has been a judge on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing since 2012. Despite having retired seven years ago, Bussell is still coping with the physical strain ballet placed on her body but her recent hip resurfacing has made a huge difference to her life.

Darcey Bussell at the photocall of The Car Man in July 2015.

See Pictures Of Darcey Bussell At The Launch Of Strictly Come Dancing 2015 In September 2015.

Continue reading: Darcey Bussell Opens Up About Her Hip Surgery: “My Body Feels Great Now”

With the semi-finals set to hit our screens in a couple of weeks, we look at our favourites among the 'Strictly Come Dancing' six remaining contestants.

Yesterday (December 1st 2013) saw 'Waterloo Road''s  get voted out of the competition in their tenth week after landing in the bottom two with Ashley Taylor Dawson and Ola Jordan following their lively 'Lion King' routine. They performed a samba to the popular Disney hit 'I Just Can't Wait To Be King' complete with lion inspired costumes and, alas, face paint.

Mark Benton and Iveta Lukosiute perform 'The Lion King' inspired dance

Continue reading: Who's Boogying Their Way Into The Final On 'Strictly Come Dancing'? [Pictures]