The last time Louis Smith competed in front of a crowd this size he was doing a shirtless showdance in the final of Strictly Come Dancing. There was more material, fewer sequins, but the same strength and poise involved as he returned to the day job of trying to win gold medals.

This year's Strictly Come Dancing special sees Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Louis Smith and Rachel Stevens returns alongside Lisa Riley and Russel Grant. Bruce Forsyth will be back to present the show.

The pair met while filming the BBC gymnastics show, which ended in September, and pals claim the chemistry was evident long before they went on their first date.

It was a night of doubles for Strictly Come Dancing when Louis Smith followed up his previous win with the Christmas trophy. Viewers also saw the return of Sir Bruce Forsyth with Tess Daly.

Louis Smith will represent Great Britain for the first time since his double Olympic medal-winning performance at London 2012 after being named in the squad for the European Championships.

The reality star was among those in the audience as the Olympic gymnast scored top prize in the pommel horse at the 2015 tournament in Montpellier, France, on Saturday.

The 24-year-old reality star left every one of her Instagram followers green with envy as she posted a snap of her surrounded by a mountain of presents as she lazed in bed on Monday morning.

Louis Smith, 27, is certainly in the best shape possible for the physical demands of The Jump from the look of his official 2017 calendar.

Former Strictly contestants Jay McGuiness, Aston Merrygold, Harry Judd and Louis Smith reveal how their shared love of performing has led them to work together in a new West End show.

The gymnast, 30, discussed his thoughts as he was unveiled as the face of Huawei's campaign with the RSPCA to help find 'furever' homes for unadopted animals in the UK

Roger Federer has praised Australians for being a 'true inspiration' after the Open's Rally for Relief charity match raised nearly $5million for bushfire victims. 

Iggy Azalea oozes sex appeal as she strips down to a skimpy candy-coloured bikini top to promote her forthcoming album drop

The Aussie rapper, 29, set pulses racing as she sauntered into the club wearing a very revealing pink dress.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Luis Suarez put last week's whistles behind him to give Barcelona their first away win of the season, and he was the first to turn and thank Marc Andre ter Stegen.

Barcelona are reportedly contemplating whether to bring in a replacement for Luis Suarez in January with the ageing striker starting to show signs of a decline.

Barcelona are reportedly ready to launch a January bid for PSV wonderkid Donyell Malen as they attempt to provide competition for Luis Suarez and bolster their star studded frontline.

Patrice Evra admits feeling 'sad' for Luis Suarez in the wake of their racism row as Jamie Carragher apologised for the t-shirts Liverpool wore in support of the striker.

Glen Johnson has insisted that former Liverpool team-mate Luis Suarez is not a racist as he reiterated Jamie Carragher's apology to Patrice Evra made earlier this week.

Suarez has been the club's main centre forward since signing from Liverpool in the summer of 2014, scoring 185 goals in 260 appearances, but now the club are looking for his long-term replacement.

Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann could barely pass to each other in the early days of their partnership - but things finally began to click under the Champions League lights on Wednesday. 

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers believes striker Jamie Vardy possesses the threat of two players, not just one. Rodgers likens the ex-England forward's game to the role Luis Suarez had.

Lionel Messi eclipsed Cristiano Ronaldo's record of 34 La Liga hat-tricks on a night when Luis Suarez and Antoine Griezmann were also on the scoresheet against Mallorca at the Nou Camp.

Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has hailed Lautaro Martinez as a 'great player', with the Inter Milan striker reportedly a transfer target for the club.

The Nou Camp club have identified Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez as a good option as the heir to Luis Suarez - who is a key player for Ernesto Valverde's side but turns 33 in January.

Barcelona 'may move to sign Cristhian Stuani' as they continue to search for a striker to replace the injured Luis Suarez. 

Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has revealed that Liverpool sent him a letter apologising for how they handled the racist abuse he received from Luis Suarez in 2011.

Pedro could be in line for a return to Barcelona with Catalan club considering their attacking options after Luis Suarez's injury.

Barcelona's new manager Quique Setien has admitted the club are trying to sign a replacement for forward Luis Suarez this month. The Uruguayan is ruled out for four months.

Luis Suarez has been ruled out for four months after having a knee operation and Barcelona are desperate to find emergency cover for the forward this month.

Barcelona are ready to make their move for Inter Milan hotshot Lautaro Martinez this month as they seek a replacement for the injured Luis Suarez, according to reports.

Barcelona's efforts to sign Valencia striker on loan until the end of the season still have some way to go, with the Spanish giants baulking at a huge £50million obligation to buy clause.

Barcelona are progressing in talks with Valencia over striker Rodrigo as they attempt to find a replacement for the injured Luis Suarez.

The LaLiga giants are keen on bringing in a forward this month with Luis Suarez out injured for the next four months after having a knee operation. Barcelona have been linked with Valencia man.

Valencia face Cultural Leonesa in the last 16 of the competition on Wednesday evening. Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has confirmed interest in the 28-year-old forward.

The Catalan giants look set for a busy couple of days to end the window, with Luis Suarez having suffered a serious and potentially season-ending injury.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Renewing attempts to bring Neymar to the club or signing Lautaro Martinez from Inter Milan will be the priority this June. That has left the club in a difficult position.

After Carles Perez joined Roma on Thursday, 21-year-old Abel Ruiz now looks set to follow him out of the exit door when he signs a five-year deal at Braga before the transfer deadline.

PETE JENSON: Barca have lost Luis Suarez for four months and with Dembele facing a lay-off until the end of the season they are in desperate need of reinforcements in attacking positions.

Real Betis striker Loren Moron is being considered for a move to Barcelona this month, despite the transfer window having already closed, according to reports in Spain. 

New Barcelona coach Quique Setien could turn to the Hornets' Luis Suarez, who has scored 14 goals in 24 appearances for second division side Real Zaragoza.

Barcelona have turned their attentions to Levante striker Roger Marti as the Catalan giants search for a new forward following the long term injuries of Ousmane Dembele and Luis Suarez.

Barcelona boss Quique Setien has commented on the ongoing speculation surrounding his side's attempts to bring in a new striker as cover for an injury-hit forward line this week.

The Spanish giants have desperately been searching for a striker to replace injured duo Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele, who are both out for the long haul.

Barcelona are facing a backlash from Leganes after they sealed a £16million move for their star striker Martin Braithwaite outside of the regular transfer window.

The Uruguay international made the move to Nou Camp from the Reds in the summer of 2014 for a fee of £75million. Suarez was sensational during his time at Anfield, scoring 82 goals in 133 games.

Former Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli admitted the Reds 'let football down' in their support of Luis Suarez during his racial abuse case with Patrice Evra.

During a game between Liverpool and Manchester United in 2011, Evra and Luis Suarez were involved in an altercation and the Frenchman alleged that the former Reds star called him the N-word.

Nationwide News and journalist Jonathon Moran in October 2018 lost a mid-trial bid to amend their defence to Rush's defamation claim based on the evidence of Yael Stone.

Dascha Polanco was in full character while on the set of Lin Manuel Miranda's new project In The Heights on Friday.

Dascha Polanco was spotted filming In The Heights in New York on Wednesday. The star rocked a floral print Nike mini dress for the film adaptation of Lin Manuel Miranda's musical.