It's been a scary week for the Strictly contestants after Jerry Hall's shock exit last Sunday.

It wasn’t applause Miss Bussell, 43, used to show her appreciation but a masculine gesture that involved raising her left arm, a clenched fist and her teeth.

David Haye, watch out. It looks like the boxer turned I'm A Celeb star is getting some serious competition from Louis Smith in the toned body department.

Denise Van Outen was toppled from the top spot on Strictly Come Dancing by Olympic gymnast Louis Smith on Saturday after her partner forgot their routine.

Following the disappointment of his Paso Doble the previous week and his subsequent savaging by the nasty, mean judges, his Charleston brought the house down.

He's said before that he would rather spoon with the girl than sleep with her, and it seems Louis Smith really means it.

As his popularity skyrockets on Strictly Come Dancing, BBC executives believe gymnast Louis Smith has a future as a broadcaster, writes DAN WOOTTON.

The 24-year-old singer explained the pair used to 'breakdance' together as children.

He's certainly been popular with the ladies since the Olympics, helped by his stellar performance on Strictly.

While Louis, 23, is adamant he has never made love on his sporting apparatus of choice, he has done the act in other risque places.

Olympic gymnast and partner Flavia Cacace have been rehearsing the salsa and their showdance.

He's wowed week after week with his impressive dance routines, as well as winning people over with his buff body.

Explaining his decision to shed his costume for his routine, Louis, who is currently 8/15 to win, told Heat magazine that a lack of clothing is vital to making his routine work.

He became the 2012 winner of Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday night, after impressing the judges and viewers with his shirtless dance routine.

Louis Smith proved himself a winner on the dancefloor after picking up the Glitterball Trophy on Saturday night's Strictly Come Dancing final.

The muscular gymnast had wowed the viewers with his toned torso and made sure that he put his medal winning skills to good work.

The 23-year-old's muscular physique will no impress the Coronation Street star and please his fans.

Liz Hurley and Louis Smith have joined Coleen Rooney, Nigella Lawson and legions of other stars in posting pictures of their festive celebrations on Twitter.

Seven years ago, Sportsmail began following seven young athletes as they set out on their journeys to try to reach the 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games in London.

The 23-year-old British Olympian isn't the first to reveal his hopes of foraying into the world of fashion. Jessica Ennis has also spoken out about her design ambitions.

Actress Lisa Riley put her cougar skills to the test as she tries to plant a kiss on Louis Smith during a reunion with some of her Strictly Come Dancing co-stars at London's Rose Club last night

He is a triple Olympic medallist for gymnastics - but new heartthrob Louis Smith has warned against underestimating the sport

The Olympic medallist, 23, on his intense fitness regimen, having a high pain threshold and why he believes in God.

She revealed her impressive figure when she wore a bikini while taking part in Splash!

The Olympic gymnast has moved into a plush new property in Peterborough and he has revealed that he is looking for someone to share it with.

One's an Olympic athlete and the other is a famous popstar, so it's no surprise Louis Smith and Aston Merrygold were surrounded by girls on their recent trip to Ibiza.

They say live television is fraught with unexpected problems - which was certainly true with today's installment of This Morning. The ITV show suffered a toe-curling gaffe with its sub-title service after it accidentally confused the word 'rate' for 'rape' during a fashion segment.

It has probably been on the cards since Louis Smith walked off with the glitterball last Christmas, but Strictly Come Dancing is to launch a spin-off gymnastics show.

Louis Smith sported a much fuller figure when he went topless in a London park on Tuesday, after winning silver at the London 2012 Games.

The star is obviously very proud of his newly ripped torso as he posted a picture of himself posing in a bathroom topless.

Louis Smith is back on track with his exercise regime after being 'hurt' by pictures of him carrying more weight.

The silver medal-winning gymnast displayed the fruits of his labour as he went shirtless during an intense Tabata workout at Fusion Gym in central London.

Louis pushed his rigorous gymnastics training regimen to one side on Monday afternoon for a visit to ITV studios and the pressing issue that was his appearance on game show Celebrity Tipping Point: Lucky Stars.

Scotland's Dan Keatings put his London 2012 heartbreak behind him by winning Commonwealth gold on the pommel horse in Glasgow's SSE Hydro.

After returning to competitive action to take two Commonwealth medals, Louis Smith will go back to the small screen before launching an assault on the Great Britain squad next year.

The Strictly winner has been linked to glamorous Lauren Lamport, a 20-year-old social media enthusiast.

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.

2014 has seen another 12 months of tantalising sporting action. Sportsmail have captured these historic moments step-by-step through our own brilliant photography team.

The Olympic gymnast was spotted leaving the former TOWIE beauty's Essex home as they headed out for lunch just hours after posting a picture of them cosying up on Instagram.

The 23-year-old fitness enthusiast was joined by a group of girlfriends for drinks at Fitzrovia’s Sanderson Hotel followed by a slap-up meal at neighbouring Japanese restaurant Tsunami.

The 26-year-old sportman appeared on Loose Women when panellist Ruth Langsford quizzed him on whether or not the couple were planning on walking down the aisle.

Lucy Mecklenburgh decided to keep busy by continuing with her relentless workout regime on Thursday.

The former TOWIE starlet, 24, couldn't hide her glee as she feasted her eyes on the glimmering treats with her 26-year-old Olympic gymnast boyfriend

Strictly Come Dancing star Louis Smith was accused of sulking when fellow Briton Max Whitlock won gold and knocked him down to silver in the pommel horse final at Rio 2016 yesterday.

The Team GB star is seen in his own footage standing beside his friend Luke Carson, who can be heard yelling “God is the greatest” while kneeling on a rug at a wedding party in Kettering.

Louis Smith's two-month ban from gymnastics for appearing to mock Islam risks fuelling religious hate, according to a leading Muslim lawyer.

Olympic silver medallist Louis Smith has been suspended for two months by British Gymnastics over a controversial video leaked online that showed him mocking Islam.

Charles Walker voiced fury during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons - insisting Smith would not have been punished for sending up Christianity.