"I left the Labour Party because I had no confidence in the leadership and no confidence in what the leadership was offering."
Sir Tony Robinson spoke about his decision ahead of starring in ITV series Plebs.
"It really got to a point where I was just happy to bow out, and not be part of entertainment anymore, because it was really crushing me and I felt it was just too much."
Singer Dannii Minogue told Radiotimes.com about her decision to step away from the limelight.
"When I started my Strictly journey my confidence was low. My belief in what I could achieve on the show was extremely low."
Soap actress Catherine Tyldesley wrote an emotional Instagram post after becoming the fifth celebrity to leave the BBC One series.
"A month later, I still feel like I'm really mourning her. It feels like waves of sadness coming over me."
Coronation Street actress Katie McGlynn told the Sunday Mirror about saying farewell to her on-screen character Sinead.
"That's why you are the damn king. He had 40 minutes to learn that routine. I am so proud."
Stacey Dooley posted a video on Twitter praising her boyfriend, Strictly dancer Kevin Clifton, who stepped in at the last minute to partner Alex Scott.
"I wouldn't say he has changed loads of nappies. But he has stepped in and she adores him."
Christine Lampard told the Mirror about husband Frank Lampard stepping up to fatherhood.
"I focus on joy. I love looking at the energy all around me. I am so so so grateful."
Singer Diana Ross shared her appreciation on Twitter after she announced her first UK tour in nearly 15 years.
"This has been the most extraordinary year of my life."
Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge reflected on her stand-out year as she was named British artist of the year at the Bafta Britannia Awards in Los Angeles.
"I wish I knew, it was a really sad time, it was really sad and devastating for the whole family and when there is children involved, it's something that takes a long time to get over."
Louise Redknapp spoke about her split from Jamie Redknapp on ITV's This Morning.
