The so-called “Strictly curse” has been a tabloid mainstay for at least a decade, founded on the idea that participating on Strictly Come Dancing (whether as a celebrity or a professional dancer) threatens the status of the relationship you’re in when you sign up.
Stories of its destructive power arrive like clockwork each winter. Along with forgotten B-listers and stars of Holby City and/or EastEnders hitting the dance floor, hysterical headlines will report on Strictly duos left so erotically charged in pasodoble rehearsals that they dump their spouses.
Presenter Claudia Winkleman has repeatedly shot down the curse, once saying that it’s less a supernatural occurrence as merely the Strictly experience being “intoxicating”. It is also true that dancing is an obvious aphrodisiac. Regardless whether you're rehearsing an intimate routine or not, dancing releases endorphins and makes you happy (it’s science!). Similarly, throwing yourself into a diligent...
Stories of its destructive power arrive like clockwork each winter. Along with forgotten B-listers and stars of Holby City and/or EastEnders hitting the dance floor, hysterical headlines will report on Strictly duos left so erotically charged in pasodoble rehearsals that they dump their spouses.
Presenter Claudia Winkleman has repeatedly shot down the curse, once saying that it’s less a supernatural occurrence as merely the Strictly experience being “intoxicating”. It is also true that dancing is an obvious aphrodisiac. Regardless whether you're rehearsing an intimate routine or not, dancing releases endorphins and makes you happy (it’s science!). Similarly, throwing yourself into a diligent...
- 10/2/2022
- by Adam White
- The Independent - TV
The so-called “Strictly curse” has been a tabloid mainstay for at least a decade, founded on the idea that participating on Strictly Come Dancing (whether as a celebrity or a professional dancer) threatens the status of the relationship you’re in when you sign up.
Stories of its destructive power arrive like clockwork each winter. Along with forgotten B-listers and stars of Holby City and/or EastEnders hitting the dance floor, hysterical headlines will report on Strictly duos left so erotically charged in pasodoble rehearsals that they dump their spouses.
Presenter Claudia Winkleman has repeatedly shot down the curse, once saying that it’s less a supernatural occurrence as merely the Strictly experience being “intoxicating”. It is also true that dancing is an obvious aphrodisiac. Regardless whether you're rehearsing an intimate routine or not, dancing releases endorphins and makes you happy (it’s science!). Similarly, throwing yourself into a diligent...
Stories of its destructive power arrive like clockwork each winter. Along with forgotten B-listers and stars of Holby City and/or EastEnders hitting the dance floor, hysterical headlines will report on Strictly duos left so erotically charged in pasodoble rehearsals that they dump their spouses.
Presenter Claudia Winkleman has repeatedly shot down the curse, once saying that it’s less a supernatural occurrence as merely the Strictly experience being “intoxicating”. It is also true that dancing is an obvious aphrodisiac. Regardless whether you're rehearsing an intimate routine or not, dancing releases endorphins and makes you happy (it’s science!). Similarly, throwing yourself into a diligent...
- 10/1/2022
- by Adam White
- The Independent - TV
The so-called “Strictly curse” has been a tabloid mainstay for at least a decade, founded on the idea that participating on Strictly Come Dancing (whether as a celebrity or a professional dancer) threatens the status of the relationship you’re in when you sign up.
Stories of its destructive power arrive like clockwork each winter. Along with forgotten B-listers and stars of Holby City and/or EastEnders hitting the dance floor, hysterical headlines will report on Strictly duos left so erotically charged in pasodoble rehearsals that they dump their spouses.
Presenter Claudia Winkleman has repeatedly shot down the curse, once saying that it’s less a supernatural occurrence as merely the Strictly experience being “intoxicating”. It is also true that dancing is an obvious aphrodisiac. Regardless whether you're rehearsing an intimate routine or not, dancing releases endorphins and makes you happy (it’s science!). Similarly, throwing yourself into a diligent...
Stories of its destructive power arrive like clockwork each winter. Along with forgotten B-listers and stars of Holby City and/or EastEnders hitting the dance floor, hysterical headlines will report on Strictly duos left so erotically charged in pasodoble rehearsals that they dump their spouses.
Presenter Claudia Winkleman has repeatedly shot down the curse, once saying that it’s less a supernatural occurrence as merely the Strictly experience being “intoxicating”. It is also true that dancing is an obvious aphrodisiac. Regardless whether you're rehearsing an intimate routine or not, dancing releases endorphins and makes you happy (it’s science!). Similarly, throwing yourself into a diligent...
- 9/6/2022
- by Adam White
- The Independent - TV
The so-called “Strictly curse” has been a tabloid mainstay for at least a decade, founded on the idea that participating on Strictly Come Dancing (whether as a celebrity or a professional dancer) threatens the status of the relationship you’re in when you sign up.
Stories of its destructive power arrive like clockwork each winter. Along with forgotten B-listers and stars of Holby City and/or EastEnders hitting the dance floor, hysterical headlines will report on Strictly duos left so erotically charged in pasodoble rehearsals that they dump their spouses.
Presenter Claudia Winkleman has repeatedly shot down the curse, once saying that it’s less a supernatural occurrence as merely the Strictly experience being “intoxicating”. It is also true that dancing is an obvious aphrodisiac. Regardless whether you're rehearsing an intimate routine or not, dancing releases endorphins and makes you happy (it’s science!). Similarly, throwing yourself into a diligent...
Stories of its destructive power arrive like clockwork each winter. Along with forgotten B-listers and stars of Holby City and/or EastEnders hitting the dance floor, hysterical headlines will report on Strictly duos left so erotically charged in pasodoble rehearsals that they dump their spouses.
Presenter Claudia Winkleman has repeatedly shot down the curse, once saying that it’s less a supernatural occurrence as merely the Strictly experience being “intoxicating”. It is also true that dancing is an obvious aphrodisiac. Regardless whether you're rehearsing an intimate routine or not, dancing releases endorphins and makes you happy (it’s science!). Similarly, throwing yourself into a diligent...
- 8/30/2022
- by Adam White
- The Independent - TV
For years, Strictly Come Dancing has been providing TV audiences with Saturday night entertainment and some truly unforgettable performances.
First airing in 2004 with Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly as hosts, Strictly seemed like a celebrity reality TV show like any other.
But, the show soon became a huge national and international hit, with everyone from politicians to YouTubers taking on the challenge of learning to ballroom dance.
Along the way, there have been some performances you just can’t forget regardless of whether they’re worthy of a perfect 40 or burnt onto your brain for all the wrong reasons.
From the very best to the very, very worst, here are 12 of Strictly’s most memorable moments.
Ed Balls does “Gangnam Style”
When Ed Balls of “tweeting his own name” fame was announced as a contestant, it was assumed that he would be a joke act eliminated in one of the first weeks.
First airing in 2004 with Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly as hosts, Strictly seemed like a celebrity reality TV show like any other.
But, the show soon became a huge national and international hit, with everyone from politicians to YouTubers taking on the challenge of learning to ballroom dance.
Along the way, there have been some performances you just can’t forget regardless of whether they’re worthy of a perfect 40 or burnt onto your brain for all the wrong reasons.
From the very best to the very, very worst, here are 12 of Strictly’s most memorable moments.
Ed Balls does “Gangnam Style”
When Ed Balls of “tweeting his own name” fame was announced as a contestant, it was assumed that he would be a joke act eliminated in one of the first weeks.
- 8/30/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
It’s officially autumn and now it’s time to get serious! Put down that pint and start those practice poses. Here’s how dancers can take advantage of all that London has to offer this October: Performances The Royal Opera House is hosting the National Tour of The Judas Tree/Song of the Earth, offering two works by the brilliant Kenneth MacMillan. It’s running from Oct. 24–Nov. 1. (Tickets: £4–70) Fan of Strictly Come Dancing? Pros Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace are teaming up to bring the heat of the streets to the stage in Tango Moderno. It runs from Oct. 3–7 at the Churchill Theatre. (Tickets: £22.50–40.00) The 2Faced Dance Company is putting on a production of Outlands, a contemporary dance that showcases the work of three female choreographers and highlights the deep cultural ties between India and the UK. One night only, Oct. 3. (Tickets: £16) Auditions The Metro-Boulot-Dodo Installation is looking...
- 10/2/2017
- backstage.com
'Strictly Come Dancing' bosses fear a huge showdown between the professional dancers. Rehearsals for the BBC dance competition are due to begin on Monday (03.08.15), but pro dancer Kristina Rihanoff - who is in a relationship with her former contestant and dance partner Ben Cohen - has riled her co-stars by listing other professional dancers who have had flings with their celebrity dance partners and colleagues, including Janette Manrara, Pasha Kovalev, Flavia Cacace, Artem Chigvintsev and Aljaz Skorjanec, in order to defend her own romance. A show source said: ''A lot of the dancers are expecting fireworks on Monday because of everything...
- 7/31/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Strictly Come Dancing's Vincent Simone and wife Susan Duddy have revealed touching details about their recent wedding in Ireland.
The 36-year-old Italian professional dancer tied the knot in Co Monaghan's Castle Leslie, with guests including former Strictly partners Louisa Lytton, Dani Harmer and Edwina Currie, and ex-I'm a Celebrity stars David Emanuel, Matthew Wright and Rebecca Adlington.
Speaking about seeing his bride for the first time, an emotional Simone enthused to Hello: "I felt incredibly emotional and was worried I wouldn't keep it together. I couldn't look back at Susan as she walked up the aisle because I was afraid I would dissolve into tears.
"She looked so beautiful, really breathtaking."
The couple - who have two young children together - told the publication that their first dance was to Ronan Keating's 'This I Promise You', with Simone adding that Susan suggested he perform it with one of his Strictly ex-partners.
The 36-year-old Italian professional dancer tied the knot in Co Monaghan's Castle Leslie, with guests including former Strictly partners Louisa Lytton, Dani Harmer and Edwina Currie, and ex-I'm a Celebrity stars David Emanuel, Matthew Wright and Rebecca Adlington.
Speaking about seeing his bride for the first time, an emotional Simone enthused to Hello: "I felt incredibly emotional and was worried I wouldn't keep it together. I couldn't look back at Susan as she walked up the aisle because I was afraid I would dissolve into tears.
"She looked so beautiful, really breathtaking."
The couple - who have two young children together - told the publication that their first dance was to Ronan Keating's 'This I Promise You', with Simone adding that Susan suggested he perform it with one of his Strictly ex-partners.
- 7/27/2015
- Digital Spy
Pixie Lott has said that the so-called "curse of Strictly Come Dancing" isn't something her or boyfriend Oliver Cheshire are worried about.
The 23-year-old, who is one of the favourites to win the BBC competition, has said that she and married dance partner Trent Whiddon go on double dates with their significant others.
According to the Evening Standard, Lott said of a romance between herself and Whiddon: "There's no chance of that - they all get on really well.
"Trent has met Oliver and we've met Trent's wife, and we all go out together all the time."
She added: "Everyone gets on really well. I think it has just made the experience even better."
A number of celebrities and professionals who have competed on the show have gone on to become an item in the past.
Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev, Joe Calzaghe and Kristina Rihanoff, and Jimi Mistry and...
The 23-year-old, who is one of the favourites to win the BBC competition, has said that she and married dance partner Trent Whiddon go on double dates with their significant others.
According to the Evening Standard, Lott said of a romance between herself and Whiddon: "There's no chance of that - they all get on really well.
"Trent has met Oliver and we've met Trent's wife, and we all go out together all the time."
She added: "Everyone gets on really well. I think it has just made the experience even better."
A number of celebrities and professionals who have competed on the show have gone on to become an item in the past.
Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev, Joe Calzaghe and Kristina Rihanoff, and Jimi Mistry and...
- 11/14/2014
- Digital Spy
The lineup for the Christmas special of Strictly Come Dancing has been announced.
The festive edition of the show will feature six returning celebrities from previous series performing a pantomime-inspired yuletide routine with professional dancers.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor is paired with Aljaz Skorjanec, while Lisa Riley and Robin Windsor will be dancing together.
Rachel Stevens has been coupled with Tristan MacManus. Meanwhile, Louis Smith is hitting the dance floor with Aliona Vilani.
Chris Hollins's partner will be Iveta Lukosiute, and Russell Grant is paired with Joanne Clifton.
The special will air on Christmas Day.
Rufus Hound and Flavia Cacace won the one-off show in 2013. Their waltz earned them 38 points from the judges.
The current series of Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday (November 15) at 7pm on BBC One.
The festive edition of the show will feature six returning celebrities from previous series performing a pantomime-inspired yuletide routine with professional dancers.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor is paired with Aljaz Skorjanec, while Lisa Riley and Robin Windsor will be dancing together.
Rachel Stevens has been coupled with Tristan MacManus. Meanwhile, Louis Smith is hitting the dance floor with Aliona Vilani.
Chris Hollins's partner will be Iveta Lukosiute, and Russell Grant is paired with Joanne Clifton.
The special will air on Christmas Day.
Rufus Hound and Flavia Cacace won the one-off show in 2013. Their waltz earned them 38 points from the judges.
The current series of Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday (November 15) at 7pm on BBC One.
- 11/13/2014
- Digital Spy
London, Dec 30: Indian origin British actor Jimi Mistry, who starred as a sex guru in "The Guru", has married his dancer girlfriend Flavia Cacace here.
The duo exchanged wedding vows at the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel here Sunday, reports dailymail.co.uk.
Cacace confirmed the news by sharing one of the couple's wedding pictures on her Twitter page, and she even changed her surname on the social networking site from Cacace to Cacace-Mistry.
"Had the most amazing day with family and friends St. Pancras Renaissance," she captioned the photograph.
Jimi, 40, had teamed with the dancer in British TV reality.
The duo exchanged wedding vows at the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel here Sunday, reports dailymail.co.uk.
Cacace confirmed the news by sharing one of the couple's wedding pictures on her Twitter page, and she even changed her surname on the social networking site from Cacace to Cacace-Mistry.
"Had the most amazing day with family and friends St. Pancras Renaissance," she captioned the photograph.
Jimi, 40, had teamed with the dancer in British TV reality.
- 12/30/2013
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
Jimi Mistry has married 'Strictly Come Dancing' star Flavia Cacace. The 40-year-old actor tied the knot with the professional dancer - whom he was paired with in the 2010 edition of BBC One ballroom competition - yesterday (29.12.13) at London's St. Pancras Renaissance hotel. The 34-year-old stunner shared a photograph from the wedding on Twitter, which she accompanied with the caption: ''Had the most amazing day with family & friends @StPancrasRen xxx (sic).'' As well as posting the message, Flavia changed her surname on the social networking site from Cacace to Cacace-Mistry. Several stars took to Twitter to congratulate the couple...
- 12/30/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
The lineup for the Strictly Come Dancing 2013 Christmas special has been revealed.
Saturdays star Rochelle Humes, DJ Sara Cox and TV presenter Rufus Hound are among the celebrities confirmed for the festive edition of the reality show.
Former Bros star Matt Goss, EastEnders actor Ricky Norwood and West End icon Elaine Paige will also be testing out their ballroom skills.
The partnerships for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special as as follows:
Rochelle Humes and Ian Waite
Sara Cox and Robin Windsor
Elaine Paige and Pasha Kovalev
Matt Goss and Aliona Vilani
Ricky Norwood and Janette Manrara
Rufus Hound and Flavia Cacace
The show will be hosted as usual by Tess Daly and Sir Bruce Forsyth, and will open with a special Winter Wonderland-themed routine filmed at LaplandUK.
The Strictly Come Dancing special will air on Christmas Day on BBC One.
Saturdays star Rochelle Humes, DJ Sara Cox and TV presenter Rufus Hound are among the celebrities confirmed for the festive edition of the reality show.
Former Bros star Matt Goss, EastEnders actor Ricky Norwood and West End icon Elaine Paige will also be testing out their ballroom skills.
The partnerships for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special as as follows:
Rochelle Humes and Ian Waite
Sara Cox and Robin Windsor
Elaine Paige and Pasha Kovalev
Matt Goss and Aliona Vilani
Ricky Norwood and Janette Manrara
Rufus Hound and Flavia Cacace
The show will be hosted as usual by Tess Daly and Sir Bruce Forsyth, and will open with a special Winter Wonderland-themed routine filmed at LaplandUK.
The Strictly Come Dancing special will air on Christmas Day on BBC One.
- 11/25/2013
- Digital Spy
Former 'Strictly Come Dancing' star Vincent Simone has signed up for 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!'. The professional dancer - who quit the BBC One ballroom show along with Flavia Cacace this year - will reportedly be swapping his dancing shoes for jungle attire when he joins the reality show's line-up in Australia next month, according to The Sun newspaper. The Italian hunk - who partnered S Club 7 singer Rachel Stevens, 'EastEnders' actress Natalie Cassidy and 'Tracy Beaker' star Dani Harmer during his time on 'Strictly' - quit the programme in order to focus on his stage show...
- 10/18/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Flavia Cacace used to hate watching herself back on 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The professional dancer - who won the 10th series of the BBC One dancing competition with Olympic athlete Louis Smith last year - admits she would be too overly critical of her own performances if she ever recorded them so she tried her best not to. She said: ''I loved performing on there and generally I love the performance element but I didn't like to watch myself back even when I used to compete, we used to sometimes record ourselves, I'd never enjoy watching, so everyone is...
- 10/8/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
BBC One is reportedly developing a new competition series based around gymnastics.
The team behind Strictly Come Dancing are said to be working on a similar Saturday night show based around celebrities performing alongside gymnastic professionals, The Sun reports.
Insiders have claimed that the show may be titled Strictly Come Gymnastics and would attempt to rival Britain's Got Talent in 2014.
Olympic medallist and Strictly winner Louis Smith has been touted as a possible judge or presenter on the programme.
Sources have stated that the show could involve a number of gymnastic disciplines, such as uneven bars and the pommel horse.
Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday, October 5 at 6.20pm on BBC One.
Watch Louis Smith and Flavia Cacace perform on Strictly Come Dancing below:...
The team behind Strictly Come Dancing are said to be working on a similar Saturday night show based around celebrities performing alongside gymnastic professionals, The Sun reports.
Insiders have claimed that the show may be titled Strictly Come Gymnastics and would attempt to rival Britain's Got Talent in 2014.
Olympic medallist and Strictly winner Louis Smith has been touted as a possible judge or presenter on the programme.
Sources have stated that the show could involve a number of gymnastic disciplines, such as uneven bars and the pommel horse.
Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday, October 5 at 6.20pm on BBC One.
Watch Louis Smith and Flavia Cacace perform on Strictly Come Dancing below:...
- 10/2/2013
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing winner Harry Judd has criticised the show for axing some of the professional dancers this year.
The McFly star won the BBC One competition back in 2011 with partner Aliona Vilani, who was initially replaced for the new series before being rehired when Natalie Lowe injured her foot.
"Viewers get to know and love the stars so it was silly to get rid of the dancers this time for new ones we don't know," Judd told the Sunday Mirror.
"I've no idea who some of these dancers are now or why bosses alter things the way they do. There was some amazing talent when I won.
"I was especially upset for Aliona when she went. She was incredible. She's back now but I don't know why they got rid of her in the first place."
Erin Boag, Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace have also been dropped from the...
The McFly star won the BBC One competition back in 2011 with partner Aliona Vilani, who was initially replaced for the new series before being rehired when Natalie Lowe injured her foot.
"Viewers get to know and love the stars so it was silly to get rid of the dancers this time for new ones we don't know," Judd told the Sunday Mirror.
"I've no idea who some of these dancers are now or why bosses alter things the way they do. There was some amazing talent when I won.
"I was especially upset for Aliona when she went. She was incredible. She's back now but I don't know why they got rid of her in the first place."
Erin Boag, Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace have also been dropped from the...
- 9/22/2013
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing is set to start next Friday (September 27), with stars such as Abbey Clancy, Julien Macdonald and Vanessa Feltz competing for the ballroom dancing crown.
In anticipation to the start of the series, which runs up to Christmas, the first previews of the contestants rehearsing ahead of the live shows have already been released online.
But along with the conscientious training, tough competition - and, at times, chemistry - comes salacious speculation about romance between the celebrities and their dance partners.
Cast your beady eye back over the real (and reported) romances - from Joe and Kristina to Natasha and Brendan - throughout the series below.
Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev
Kara and former dance partner Artem became an item when they teamed up together to win the series in 2010. The pair have since moved in together, although the former EastEnders star has previously said that the pair...
In anticipation to the start of the series, which runs up to Christmas, the first previews of the contestants rehearsing ahead of the live shows have already been released online.
But along with the conscientious training, tough competition - and, at times, chemistry - comes salacious speculation about romance between the celebrities and their dance partners.
Cast your beady eye back over the real (and reported) romances - from Joe and Kristina to Natasha and Brendan - throughout the series below.
Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev
Kara and former dance partner Artem became an item when they teamed up together to win the series in 2010. The pair have since moved in together, although the former EastEnders star has previously said that the pair...
- 9/19/2013
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing series 11 launched with a glitzy opening episode tonight (September 7), which featured this year's 15 celebrities getting partnered up with professional dancers.
Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly helped match up this year's celebrity dancers, who also performed a group routine together for the first time.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor was the first celeb to get partnered up, teaming with Strictly bad boy Brendan Cole. Rachel Riley was treated to the Countdown theme music before finding out that she would be dancing with two-time finalist Pasha Kovalev.
Dragons' Den star Deborah Meaden will be tamed by Robin Windsor and Peter Crouch's wife Abbey Clancy has been teamed with new Strictly pro Aljaz Skorjanec.
Hollyoaks actor Ashley Taylor Dawson had the most dramatic reacation of the night, pretending to fall on the floor in shock when it was revealed that he would be dancing with Ola Jordan.
The 15 celebrity and pro pairings...
Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly helped match up this year's celebrity dancers, who also performed a group routine together for the first time.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor was the first celeb to get partnered up, teaming with Strictly bad boy Brendan Cole. Rachel Riley was treated to the Countdown theme music before finding out that she would be dancing with two-time finalist Pasha Kovalev.
Dragons' Den star Deborah Meaden will be tamed by Robin Windsor and Peter Crouch's wife Abbey Clancy has been teamed with new Strictly pro Aljaz Skorjanec.
Hollyoaks actor Ashley Taylor Dawson had the most dramatic reacation of the night, pretending to fall on the floor in shock when it was revealed that he would be dancing with Ola Jordan.
The 15 celebrity and pro pairings...
- 9/7/2013
- Digital Spy
The full Strictly Come Dancing series 11 trailer has been released, featuring all 15 of this year's celebrities.
Watch the new full trailer for Strictly Come Dancing:
Abbey Clancy, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Ben Cohen are among the stars that appear open-mouthed in the promo as they watch the show's professional dancers performing mind-blowing moves on the dancefloor.
Strictly launches this Saturday (September 7) at 6.50pm on BBC One.
Jessie J and Rod Stewart are the special musical guest performers, while last year's series champions Louis Smith and Flavia Cacace will also return for a special performance.
This year's pro dancers include five new faces - Anya Garnis, Iveta Lukosiute, Janette Manrara, Kevin Clifton and Aljaz Skorjanec - while Ola and James Jordan, Brendan Cole, Anton du Beke, Kristina Rihanoff, Robin Windsor, Karen Hauer and Aliona Vilani all return.
Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and Darcey Bussell all return to this year's judging panel.
Watch the new full trailer for Strictly Come Dancing:
Abbey Clancy, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Ben Cohen are among the stars that appear open-mouthed in the promo as they watch the show's professional dancers performing mind-blowing moves on the dancefloor.
Strictly launches this Saturday (September 7) at 6.50pm on BBC One.
Jessie J and Rod Stewart are the special musical guest performers, while last year's series champions Louis Smith and Flavia Cacace will also return for a special performance.
This year's pro dancers include five new faces - Anya Garnis, Iveta Lukosiute, Janette Manrara, Kevin Clifton and Aljaz Skorjanec - while Ola and James Jordan, Brendan Cole, Anton du Beke, Kristina Rihanoff, Robin Windsor, Karen Hauer and Aliona Vilani all return.
Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and Darcey Bussell all return to this year's judging panel.
- 9/4/2013
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing has officially unveiled its 2013 lineup of celebrities.
15 celebrities, including a former Bond girl, stars of Hollyoaks, Coronation Street and Casualty, and superstars from the world of rugby and golf are among this year's competitors.
Leading the lineup of famous faces on the dancefloor are BBC Breakfast's Susanna Reid, 'Murder on the Dancefloor' popstar Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Rugby World Cup winner Ben Cohen.
Other stars shaking their stuff for the public will include soaps trio Ashley Taylor Dawson (Hollyoaks), Natalie Gumede (Coronation Street) and Patrick Robinson (Casualty).
Waterloo Road actor Mark Benton and one half of the Hairy Bikers Dave Myers will also be aiming to impress with their best silky moves.
Countdown's Rachel Riley and model Abbey Clancy will be bringing some glamour to BBC One on Saturday nights, while fashion designer Julien Macdonald will also be hoping to showcase some glittery costumes.
Some of the more...
15 celebrities, including a former Bond girl, stars of Hollyoaks, Coronation Street and Casualty, and superstars from the world of rugby and golf are among this year's competitors.
Leading the lineup of famous faces on the dancefloor are BBC Breakfast's Susanna Reid, 'Murder on the Dancefloor' popstar Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Rugby World Cup winner Ben Cohen.
Other stars shaking their stuff for the public will include soaps trio Ashley Taylor Dawson (Hollyoaks), Natalie Gumede (Coronation Street) and Patrick Robinson (Casualty).
Waterloo Road actor Mark Benton and one half of the Hairy Bikers Dave Myers will also be aiming to impress with their best silky moves.
Countdown's Rachel Riley and model Abbey Clancy will be bringing some glamour to BBC One on Saturday nights, while fashion designer Julien Macdonald will also be hoping to showcase some glittery costumes.
Some of the more...
- 9/2/2013
- Digital Spy
BBC One has announced details of the Strictly Come Dancing 2013 premiere episode.
Jessie J and Rod Stewart will perform on the launch show, which airs on September 7 at 6.50pm. The live shows will begin later in the month.
Hosts Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly will present this year's batch of celebrities, along with their professional partners.
2012 champions Louis Smith and Flavia Cacace will also return to perform their Charleston.
Returning judges Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood, Len Goodman and Darcey Bussell will also be on hand to greet the new celebrities.
Susanna Reid, Abbey Clancy, Countdown's Rachel Riley, Vanessa Feltz and golfer Tony Jacklin have been confirmed for this year's run.
Lisa Riley will also host a special behind-the-scenes red carpet show for BBC iPlayer and the Red Button.
The full Strictly lineup will be confirmed tonight (Monday, September 2) on The One Show.
Photo gallery - Strictly Come Dancing 2013 rumoured...
Jessie J and Rod Stewart will perform on the launch show, which airs on September 7 at 6.50pm. The live shows will begin later in the month.
Hosts Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly will present this year's batch of celebrities, along with their professional partners.
2012 champions Louis Smith and Flavia Cacace will also return to perform their Charleston.
Returning judges Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood, Len Goodman and Darcey Bussell will also be on hand to greet the new celebrities.
Susanna Reid, Abbey Clancy, Countdown's Rachel Riley, Vanessa Feltz and golfer Tony Jacklin have been confirmed for this year's run.
Lisa Riley will also host a special behind-the-scenes red carpet show for BBC iPlayer and the Red Button.
The full Strictly lineup will be confirmed tonight (Monday, September 2) on The One Show.
Photo gallery - Strictly Come Dancing 2013 rumoured...
- 9/2/2013
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing will have 15 celebrities in its 11th series, and the professional dancers who will be teaching them have now all been confirmed.
Newcomer Anya Garnis is the final name to be added to the lineup of pros for the ballroom dance competition.
Returning to the show from last year are Brendan Cole, Anton du Beke, James Jordan, Robin Windsor, Artem Chigvintsev, Pasha Kovalev, Ola Jordan, Kristina Rhianoff, Natalie Lowe and Karen Hauer.
Joining the pros are Russian dancer Garnis, Janette Manrara, Iveta Lukosiute, Aljaz Skorjanec and Kevin Clifton.
Full details on the Strictly newcomers:
Anya Garnis:
Russian-born Latin dancer, who began her career aged 10.
Partners Strictly's Pasha Kovalev.
Us Open Ballroom Championship finalist.
So You Think You Can Dance star.
TV appearances on True Blood and Bones.
Janette Manrara
Has performed with J-Lo.
Danced at the Oscars.
Principle dancer in the TV series and the live tour of Glee.
Newcomer Anya Garnis is the final name to be added to the lineup of pros for the ballroom dance competition.
Returning to the show from last year are Brendan Cole, Anton du Beke, James Jordan, Robin Windsor, Artem Chigvintsev, Pasha Kovalev, Ola Jordan, Kristina Rhianoff, Natalie Lowe and Karen Hauer.
Joining the pros are Russian dancer Garnis, Janette Manrara, Iveta Lukosiute, Aljaz Skorjanec and Kevin Clifton.
Full details on the Strictly newcomers:
Anya Garnis:
Russian-born Latin dancer, who began her career aged 10.
Partners Strictly's Pasha Kovalev.
Us Open Ballroom Championship finalist.
So You Think You Can Dance star.
TV appearances on True Blood and Bones.
Janette Manrara
Has performed with J-Lo.
Danced at the Oscars.
Principle dancer in the TV series and the live tour of Glee.
- 8/22/2013
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing's pro lineup for the upcoming 11th series is starting to take shape with a handful of new faces confirmed for the dance show.
It was previously announced that pro favourites Aliona Vilani, Vincent Simone, Flavia Cacace, and Erin Boag would not be returning to the show and four new dancers have now been unveiled by the BBC.
Iveta Lukosiute, who appeared on last year's show with Johnny Ball when Aliona Vilani was injured, Aljaž Skorjanec and Janette Manrara will all be partnering up with celebrities on the BBC dancefloor.
Janette and Aljaz are stars of the theatre dance show Burn The Floor. Aljaž hails from Slovenia and is a national champion in ballroom and Latin. Janette made her name in the Us, appearing on So You Think You Can Dance and Glee.
Kevin Clifton, the fiancé of fellow Strictly pro Karen Hauer, will also be performing on this year's show.
It was previously announced that pro favourites Aliona Vilani, Vincent Simone, Flavia Cacace, and Erin Boag would not be returning to the show and four new dancers have now been unveiled by the BBC.
Iveta Lukosiute, who appeared on last year's show with Johnny Ball when Aliona Vilani was injured, Aljaž Skorjanec and Janette Manrara will all be partnering up with celebrities on the BBC dancefloor.
Janette and Aljaz are stars of the theatre dance show Burn The Floor. Aljaž hails from Slovenia and is a national champion in ballroom and Latin. Janette made her name in the Us, appearing on So You Think You Can Dance and Glee.
Kevin Clifton, the fiancé of fellow Strictly pro Karen Hauer, will also be performing on this year's show.
- 8/19/2013
- Digital Spy
Louis Smith wants to dance at corporate events with former 'Strictly Come Dancing' partner Flavia Cacace. The Olympic gymnast - who won last year's dance contest with Flavia - is keen to keep practising to ensure he doesn't forget the skill and is desperate to get back in the dance studio. The 24-year-old star told The Sun newspaper: ''I'd like to do some corporate events with Flavia this year. ''You can't just turn up. You have to practise and make sure you get it right - but it would be a good way to keep it up. ''Maybe we could do some kind...
- 6/21/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Cheryl Cole's close friend Derek Hough has sparked rumours that he may be signed up for this year's Strictly Come Dancing as a pro performer.
Last week, the BBC confirmed that show veterans Erin Boag, Flavia Cacace, Vincent Simone and Aliona Vilani would not take part in the 2013 series. Today (June 11), Hough, who appears on the Us version of the show Dancing with the Stars, tweeted cryptically about meetings with the BBC.
Had some great meetings in London with the BBC for the future, now back to La . Long way to come for one day.
— Derek Hough (@derekhough) June 11, 2013
Hough is also a friend of Strictly judge Bruno Tonioli, who he appeared alongside on former BBC One dance series DanceX.
He was introduced to Cheryl Cole by Tonioli and the pair were romantically linked after he choreographed and performed in the popstar's 'Parachute' music video.
Hough is a world...
Last week, the BBC confirmed that show veterans Erin Boag, Flavia Cacace, Vincent Simone and Aliona Vilani would not take part in the 2013 series. Today (June 11), Hough, who appears on the Us version of the show Dancing with the Stars, tweeted cryptically about meetings with the BBC.
Had some great meetings in London with the BBC for the future, now back to La . Long way to come for one day.
— Derek Hough (@derekhough) June 11, 2013
Hough is also a friend of Strictly judge Bruno Tonioli, who he appeared alongside on former BBC One dance series DanceX.
He was introduced to Cheryl Cole by Tonioli and the pair were romantically linked after he choreographed and performed in the popstar's 'Parachute' music video.
Hough is a world...
- 6/11/2013
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing professional Aliona Vilani has clarified that her exit from the series was not her decision.
The BBC announced on Saturday (June 1) that four of the show's professional dancers would not be returning for the 2013 run.
Vilani - who won the competition in 2011 with McFly's Harry Judd - has emphasised that she had no say in her departure.
She tweeted: "I feel I should make it clear that I haven't left, it was definitely not my decision and choice to leave Strictly, lets see what happens..."
The 29-year-old was forced to withdraw from last year's series due to injury.
"To those of you who are asking "Why?" I'm leaving Strictly and asking me to stay and come back I'll just repeat...it's not up to me guys!.." she also posted.
It was also confirmed that Erin Boag, Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace are departing the show.
Boag...
The BBC announced on Saturday (June 1) that four of the show's professional dancers would not be returning for the 2013 run.
Vilani - who won the competition in 2011 with McFly's Harry Judd - has emphasised that she had no say in her departure.
She tweeted: "I feel I should make it clear that I haven't left, it was definitely not my decision and choice to leave Strictly, lets see what happens..."
The 29-year-old was forced to withdraw from last year's series due to injury.
"To those of you who are asking "Why?" I'm leaving Strictly and asking me to stay and come back I'll just repeat...it's not up to me guys!.." she also posted.
It was also confirmed that Erin Boag, Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace are departing the show.
Boag...
- 6/3/2013
- Digital Spy
Four Strictly Come Dancing professional dancers will not be returning to the show.
Erin Boag, Flavia Cacace, Vincent Simone and Aliona Vilani will not take part in the 2013 series, the BBC has confirmed (via Pa).
Vilani won the show in 2011 as the partner of McFly's Harry Judd but did not compete in the last series due to injury. Meanwhile, Boag, Cacace and Simone reportedly want to leave to "focus on their careers outside of Strictly and for professional reasons".
Boag partnered rugby player Martin Offiah in the first series in 2004 and leaves the show after a decade.
She said: "After 10 wonderful years, and with a truly heavy heart, I have decided to decline the BBC's very kind offer to compete again in series 11, and have withdrawn from being a competitive dancer on Strictly Come Dancing.
"It's been so much fun making new friends, meeting wonderful people, and of course...
Erin Boag, Flavia Cacace, Vincent Simone and Aliona Vilani will not take part in the 2013 series, the BBC has confirmed (via Pa).
Vilani won the show in 2011 as the partner of McFly's Harry Judd but did not compete in the last series due to injury. Meanwhile, Boag, Cacace and Simone reportedly want to leave to "focus on their careers outside of Strictly and for professional reasons".
Boag partnered rugby player Martin Offiah in the first series in 2004 and leaves the show after a decade.
She said: "After 10 wonderful years, and with a truly heavy heart, I have decided to decline the BBC's very kind offer to compete again in series 11, and have withdrawn from being a competitive dancer on Strictly Come Dancing.
"It's been so much fun making new friends, meeting wonderful people, and of course...
- 6/1/2013
- Digital Spy
Sir Bruce Forsyth has hinted further at a possible retirement from showbusiness in a new interview.
The 85-year-old Strictly Come Dancing co-host revealed that he may leave the UK for six months every year, in order to avoid the cold winter months.
Forsyth stated that he may head to Puerto Rico for six months, the homeland of his wife of 30 years Wilnelia Merced.
"It's 85°F there. I don't know why I came back to this stinking cold place," he told Radio Times.
"I would contemplate just doing six months a year in this country. If this is going to be our regular winter, I'm going to vanish in October and come back at the end of May."
When reminded that he would miss Strictly in those months, he replied: "Oh yes, but we'll forget about that... "
Forsyth also hit out at people who criticised him during the finale of last...
The 85-year-old Strictly Come Dancing co-host revealed that he may leave the UK for six months every year, in order to avoid the cold winter months.
Forsyth stated that he may head to Puerto Rico for six months, the homeland of his wife of 30 years Wilnelia Merced.
"It's 85°F there. I don't know why I came back to this stinking cold place," he told Radio Times.
"I would contemplate just doing six months a year in this country. If this is going to be our regular winter, I'm going to vanish in October and come back at the end of May."
When reminded that he would miss Strictly in those months, he replied: "Oh yes, but we'll forget about that... "
Forsyth also hit out at people who criticised him during the finale of last...
- 4/16/2013
- Digital Spy
Kimberley Walsh wasn't disappointed not to win 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The Girls Aloud singer and her professional partner Pasha Kovalev, along with Denise Van Outen and James Jordan, were runners up to Louis Smith and Flavia Cacace last month, and the 31-year-old beauty admits she was surprised to be happy with the result. She said: ''I thought I would be disappointed not to win because it was so close. And on the night, we could all feel it. But it was weird - I kind of felt alright about it. I thought I'd get more competitive as the weeks went on, but...
- 1/28/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Denise Van Outen thinks taking part in the 'Strictly Come Dancing' live tour is the real prize of the competition. The TV presenter - who lost out to Louis Smith and his dance partner Flavia Cacace in the final of the BBC One show - is looking forward to touring big arenas across the UK this month as the atmosphere will be a lot more relaxed and fun than the Saturday night shows. She said: ''It's great. Louis has got his glitterball, but for all of us, we feel like this is our prize at the end of the TV show. To...
- 1/20/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Denise Van Outen thinks taking part in the 'Strictly Come Dancing' live tour is the real prize of the competition. The TV presenter - who lost out to Louis Smith and his dance partner Flavia Cacace in the final of the BBC One show - is looking forward to touring big arenas across the UK this month as the atmosphere will be a lot more relaxed and fun than the Saturday night shows. She said: ''It's great. Louis has got his glitterball, but for all of us, we feel like this is our prize at the end of the TV show. To...
- 1/20/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Denise Van Outen thinks taking part in the 'Strictly Come Dancing' live tour is the real prize of the competition. The TV presenter - who lost out to Louis Smith and his dance partner Flavia Cacace in the final of the BBC One show - is looking forward to touring big arenas across the UK this month as the atmosphere will be a lot more relaxed and fun than the Saturday night shows. She said: ''It's great. Louis has got his glitterball, but for all of us, we feel like this is our prize at the end of the TV show. To...
- 1/13/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Strictly Come Dancing stars Jimi Mistry and Flavia Cacace have announced their engagement. The couple, who got together after partnering for Strictly's 2010 series, revealed their happy news on Twitter yesterday (January 6). "Sorry I've been a bit quiet, wanted to wish you all a very happy new year," Cacace wrote. "I've had a wonderful time and have some amazing news. "All I need to say is @JimiMistry has made me the happiest girl in the world. Xxxx." East is East actor Mistry responded on his own profile: "And you've made me the happiness man xxxxx." The pair later thanked fans for their congratulatory messages, with Mistry (more)...
- 1/7/2013
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Louis Smith says his winning 'Strictly Come Dancing' trophy will take pride of place in his new house. The 23-year-old gymnast won the BBC One dancing competition with professional partner Flavia Cacace on Saturday night (22.12.12), and he has vowed to keep his Glitterball Trophy on top of his fireplace, but his London 2012 silver and bronze medals will be in his drawer. He said: ''I'm going to keep the Glitterball on the top of my fireplace in my new house that's being built. Right in the middle. I'll stick the medals in a drawer.'' Louis celebrated his victory over Kimberley...
- 12/24/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Louis Smith has been crowned the champion of Strictly Come Dancing 2012. The Olympic gymnast and his professional partner Flavia Cacace triumphed after performing a showdance and a reprise of their earlier salsa and charleston routines. When asked on how Strictly compared to Olympic competition, Smith joked: "They're both very different, but I can finally say I've won something in the year 2012!" At London 2012, Smith had won a bronze medal as part of the men's artistic team all-around event, and the silver medal in the men's pommel horse final. The 23-year-old praised partner Cacace, saying: "She's the nicest person I've ever met... she's so patient!" He also expressed an interest in continuing dancing after his appearance on the show. Cacace said the pair "couldn't believe" their win, (more)...
- 12/22/2012
- by By Paul Martinovic
- Digital Spy
Louis Smith says his winning 'Strictly Come Dancing' trophy will take pride of place in his new house. The 23-year-old gymnast won the BBC One dancing competition with professional partner Flavia Cacace on Saturday night (22.12.12), and he has vowed to keep his Glitterball Trophy on top of his fireplace, but his London 2012 silver and bronze medals will be in his drawer. He said: ''I'm going to keep the Glitterball on the top of my fireplace in my new house that's being built. Right in the middle. I'll stick the medals in a drawer.'' Louis celebrated his victory over Kimberley...
- 12/21/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Olympic gymnast Louis Smith has confirmed the details of his three routines in the Strictly Come Dancing final. Smith is up against Denise Van Outen, Dani Harmer and Kimberley Walsh in this weekend's showdown for the Glitterball Trophy. During an appearance on It Takes Two with pro partner Flavia Cacace, Smith confirmed that he is learning a Salsa, a Charleston and a showdance for Saturday night. All four finalists must pick their favourite routine of the series, dance a routine picked by the judges and create a unique showdance with their pros. The Salsa (more)...
- 12/19/2012
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Louis Smith ''constantly'' makes mistakes in 'Strictly Come Dancing' rehearsals. The Olympic gymnast - who is the hot favourite to win the competition - insists there is noting ''sexy'' about his rehearsals with professional partner Flavia Cacace because they have to work so hard to get things right. He said: ''In training, we are constantly making mistakes. I'm treading on Flavia's feet, she's on the floor, I'm on the floor, we're sweating and smelling ... It's not very sexy!'' Louis always listens to what Flavia has to say and insists he doesn't mind being worked so hard. He added to Top of the Pops...
- 12/7/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Olympic gymnast Louis Smith has joined the Strictly Come Dancing tour lineup. Smith will perform around the UK in 2013 alongside fellow Strictly stars Lisa Riley, Dani Harmer and Michael Vaughan. The sports star and pro dancer Flavia Cacace have been one of the show's most popular couples this year and have regularly been near the top of the leaderboard. "The support I've had on the TV show has been incredible. I can't believe how much I've enjoyed (more)...
- 11/20/2012
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Louis Smith has joined the 'Strictly Come Dancing' live tour. The Olympic gymnast and his partner Flavia Cacace have impressed the judges and viewers with their routines on the BBC One show and now Louis has announced fans will get to see him on the live arena tour. Louis said: ''The support I've had on the TV show has been incredible. I can't believe how much I've enjoyed dancing every week. I love the pressure of performing in front of a live crowd, and I can't wait to do that in some of the biggest arenas across the UK.'' Other contestants lined up...
- 11/18/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Louis Smith has allegedly angered Strictly Come Dancing producers over his repeated lateness. The Olympic medallist is said to have arrived late for rehearsals on a number of occasions, which has led to professional partner Flavia Cacace questioning his commitment. "His partner Flavia has been sweating blood to make sure they get to the final and it sometimes feels Louis doesn't have the same determination," a source told The Sun. Smith has also compared rehearsing for the show to a recent dream about (more)...
- 11/16/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Ann Widdecombe and Russell Grant will return to the Strictly Come Dancing dancefloor tomorrow night to help raise money for Children in Need. The Strictly favourites will be reunited with their former pro partners Anton Du Beke and Flavia Cacace for a special one-off routine. Watch a teaser of their Children in Need Strictly performance: "I'm thrilled to be back on Children in Need as I was in the first one ever! And to be dancing with Flavia once more is a Strictly dream come (more)...
- 11/15/2012
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Craig Revel Horwood has branded 'Strictly' contestant Louis Smith ''over-confident''. The 'Strictly Come Dancing' judge came under fire from his fellow judges on Saturday (10.11.12) after awarding Olympic athlete Louis, 23, a six for his waltz with partner Flavia Cacace, 33. The other judges scored him a nine. Craig explained: ''I like him very, very much. I think he's got a great potential and that's what I was bringing up last week. It's not just about me giving him a six out of 10 for a dance. It's about him learning and knowing that he needs to catch up to people like...
- 11/15/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Children in Need's Appeal Night will feature a Strictly Come Dancing special with former show favourites Russell Grant and Anne Widdecombe. The two former celebrity contestants will take to the dancefloor one last time to raise money as part of the BBC One night of fundraising. Widdecombe will partner with Anton Du Beke and Grant will reunite with Flavia Cacace to provide "an unmissable performance". "I'm thrilled to be back on Children in Need as I was in the first one ever!" said Grant. "And to be dancing with Flavia once more is a Strictly dream come true. A fantastic cause doing something I love! Everyone's (more)...
- 10/30/2012
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Louis Smith loves ''flirting'' with the 'Strictly Come Dancing' judges. The Olympian - who is partnered by professional dancer Flavia Cacace on the BBC One talent show - enjoys joking around with panellists Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli and Len Goodman and admits it feels as though his hard work is being rewarded when they give him positive comments. He said: ''First it was Darcey, then it was Len and now Bruno! It's fun! It's nice to be rewarded with nice comments, especially if you've been working so hard on a routine. Whether it's nice comments or flirting; as long as...
- 10/30/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Louis Smith and Flavia Cacace scored an impressive 35 points on last night's (27.10.12) 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The Olympic gymnast looked visibly stunned when he was awarded three nines and an eight from the judging panel following his 'zombie tango' to Rihanna's hit 'Disturbia'. Head judge Len Goodman told the couple: ''I wish the clocks could go back right now so I could have another look at that because it was fabulous.'' Despite previously being unable to set the leaderboard on fire, both Michael Vaughan and Victoria Pendleton experienced a change in fortunes last night, taking joint second place with 31 points each. After...
- 10/28/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Details of the songs and dances from this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing have been released. Louis Smith and Flavia Cacace will perform the salsa to Dirty Dancing theme '(I've Had) The Time Of My Life', complete with the famous lift. Michael Vaughan is planning to strip during his routine to 'Hot Stuff' from The Full Monty, but will apparently surprise viewers by having a cricket kit on underneath his costume. The celebrities will all take on songs from well-known films as part of this week's Hollywood theme. Johnny Ball became the first celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing 2012 last week. Strictly Come Dancing airs on Saturday, October 20 at 6.30pm on BBC One. This Saturday's full dance list: Colin & Kristina - Argentine Tango to 'Goldeneye' by Tina Turner, from Goldeneye (more)...
- 10/19/2012
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
After last night's sizzling show opener, the sequins and fake tan machine went into overdrive this evening as the next eight celebrities performed their first routines. Cheeky cha cha chas and wobbly waltzes was the order of the evening as the judges got their first look at the stars in their dancing shoes. Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh was many fans' early tip for glory, but did her cha cha cha live up to the hype? And did Louis Smith and Flavia Cacace create magic on the dancefloor with their routine? Richard Arnold is expected to provide laughs during the series, but can (more)...
- 10/6/2012
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
The full list of songs and routines for the opening weekend of Strictly Come Dancing live shows has been confirmed. Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly will introduce the 14 stars and their pro partners to the dancefloor for the first time tomorrow night, ahead of a double header of shows featuring waltzes and cha cha chas. Denise Van Outen and James Jordan will be waltzing to 'With You I'm Born Again', while early favourite Louis Smith and Flavia Cacace are tackling a cha cha cha to Cee Lo Green's 'Forget You'. Kimberley Walsh will step on the floor to do a cha cha cha to Jessie J's 'Domino' and Anton Du Beke and Jerry Hall's first routine will be a waltz to a Sam Cooke classic. The performance list in full: Friday
Denise & James - 'With You I'm Born Again' Billy Preston & Syreeta -Waltz
Michael & (more)...
Denise & James - 'With You I'm Born Again' Billy Preston & Syreeta -Waltz
Michael & (more)...
- 10/4/2012
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
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