Strictly Come Dancing fans are heartbroken following the announcement that Len Goodman has died at age 78.
The former ballroom dancer was the head judge on the BBC One programme from its launch in 2003 until his departure in 2016.
He also served the same role on the American equivalent, Dancing with the Stars, from its 2005 premiere to 2022.
Since the news of Goodman’s death was announced on Monday (24 April), tributes have poured in from fans and friends, including his former Strictly co-worker Craig Revel Horwood.
Across both series, Goodman was highly respected by his colleagues and loved by viewers. Here are se-ven! of his best moments.
“Pickle me walnuts”
Goodman was known for his colourful turns of phrase when describing performances that particularly entertained him.
In 2007, he was particularly moved by a ballroom dance performed by eventual winner (and later judge) Alesha Dixon and professional dancer Matthew Cutler.
“If you don’t get four 10s for that,...
The former ballroom dancer was the head judge on the BBC One programme from its launch in 2003 until his departure in 2016.
He also served the same role on the American equivalent, Dancing with the Stars, from its 2005 premiere to 2022.
Since the news of Goodman’s death was announced on Monday (24 April), tributes have poured in from fans and friends, including his former Strictly co-worker Craig Revel Horwood.
Across both series, Goodman was highly respected by his colleagues and loved by viewers. Here are se-ven! of his best moments.
“Pickle me walnuts”
Goodman was known for his colourful turns of phrase when describing performances that particularly entertained him.
In 2007, he was particularly moved by a ballroom dance performed by eventual winner (and later judge) Alesha Dixon and professional dancer Matthew Cutler.
“If you don’t get four 10s for that,...
- 4/24/2023
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
Every year, Strictly Come Dancing brings its yearly spook-fest back to the dance floor.
By now, we’ve seen hundreds of dancers take part in the themed competition week, hoping to impress the judges with routines that are less trick, more treat.
For fans, Halloween is one of the biggest nights in the Strictly calendar. Design-wise, it doesn’t get more extra than this, with the perfect performance featuring a spooky costume and song choice that are well linked together. However, it’s not always easy and we often see a slightly spooky song title pushed together with a random costume that doesn’t exactly make sense or scream Halloween. After all, there are only so many times the show can do the “Monster Mash”.
The best Halloween dances bring all these elements together, from design, to music, to (naturally) the actual dancing. Among this top 10 we have a lot of tangos,...
By now, we’ve seen hundreds of dancers take part in the themed competition week, hoping to impress the judges with routines that are less trick, more treat.
For fans, Halloween is one of the biggest nights in the Strictly calendar. Design-wise, it doesn’t get more extra than this, with the perfect performance featuring a spooky costume and song choice that are well linked together. However, it’s not always easy and we often see a slightly spooky song title pushed together with a random costume that doesn’t exactly make sense or scream Halloween. After all, there are only so many times the show can do the “Monster Mash”.
The best Halloween dances bring all these elements together, from design, to music, to (naturally) the actual dancing. Among this top 10 we have a lot of tangos,...
- 10/2/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
Every year, Strictly Come Dancing brings its yearly spook-fest back to the dance floor.
By now, we’ve seen hundreds of dancers take part in the themed competition week, hoping to impress the judges with routines that are less trick, more treat.
For fans, Halloween is one of the biggest nights in the Strictly calendar. Design-wise, it doesn’t get more extra than this, with the perfect performance featuring a spooky costume and song choice that are well linked together. However, it’s not always easy and we often see a slightly spooky song title pushed together with a random costume that doesn’t exactly make sense or scream Halloween. After all, there are only so many times the show can do the “Monster Mash”.
The best Halloween dances bring all these elements together, from design, to music, to (naturally) the actual dancing. Among this top 10 we have a lot of tangos,...
By now, we’ve seen hundreds of dancers take part in the themed competition week, hoping to impress the judges with routines that are less trick, more treat.
For fans, Halloween is one of the biggest nights in the Strictly calendar. Design-wise, it doesn’t get more extra than this, with the perfect performance featuring a spooky costume and song choice that are well linked together. However, it’s not always easy and we often see a slightly spooky song title pushed together with a random costume that doesn’t exactly make sense or scream Halloween. After all, there are only so many times the show can do the “Monster Mash”.
The best Halloween dances bring all these elements together, from design, to music, to (naturally) the actual dancing. Among this top 10 we have a lot of tangos,...
- 8/30/2022
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
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A new trailer for Steven Spielberg's adaptation of Ready Player One has landed...
The wraps are finally coming off Steven Spielberg's take on Ernest Cline's novel, Ready Player One, and today has brought us the final trailer for the movie. This one, as it happens...
See related Super Mario Odyssey: Nintendo Switch review Super Mario Maker and the difficulty of great course design
Earlier this week, we also got a brand new poster for the pop culture reference-heavy blockbuster.
You may remember that one of the film's last posters became a meme upon its release for all the wrong reasons, but things have gotten a leg up (ahem) with this new one, which is more Drew Struzan flavoured...
Ah, look! It's our Simon Pegg, too! Hurrah!
Here's the previous trailer we had for the film...
And here's the debut trailer, that landed back in July.
A new trailer for Steven Spielberg's adaptation of Ready Player One has landed...
The wraps are finally coming off Steven Spielberg's take on Ernest Cline's novel, Ready Player One, and today has brought us the final trailer for the movie. This one, as it happens...
See related Super Mario Odyssey: Nintendo Switch review Super Mario Maker and the difficulty of great course design
Earlier this week, we also got a brand new poster for the pop culture reference-heavy blockbuster.
You may remember that one of the film's last posters became a meme upon its release for all the wrong reasons, but things have gotten a leg up (ahem) with this new one, which is more Drew Struzan flavoured...
Ah, look! It's our Simon Pegg, too! Hurrah!
Here's the previous trailer we had for the film...
And here's the debut trailer, that landed back in July.
- 8/17/2016
- Den of Geek
Strictly Come Dancing pro Natalie Lowe has apologised to Ainsley Harriott for their jive choreography after the pair were voted out of the competition.
Speaking on Strictly: It Takes Two, an emotional Natalie admitted that she has been crying since she and Ainsley left the show.
"It's really hard," she said. "I've been really upset the last couple of days - I can't seem to get it together... I'm just really gutted, but I've had such an amazing journey so it's really sad to see it come to such a sudden end.
"But the judges said there wasn't enough technique and all of that - I've just apologised to [Ainsley] for not giving [him] a proper jive. I decided to do it rock and roll because it suited [him]."
But Ainsley insisted he didn't blame Natalie for his exit, saying: "Don't be silly. I've never enjoyed putting on my training trousers every...
Speaking on Strictly: It Takes Two, an emotional Natalie admitted that she has been crying since she and Ainsley left the show.
"It's really hard," she said. "I've been really upset the last couple of days - I can't seem to get it together... I'm just really gutted, but I've had such an amazing journey so it's really sad to see it come to such a sudden end.
"But the judges said there wasn't enough technique and all of that - I've just apologised to [Ainsley] for not giving [him] a proper jive. I decided to do it rock and roll because it suited [him]."
But Ainsley insisted he didn't blame Natalie for his exit, saying: "Don't be silly. I've never enjoyed putting on my training trousers every...
- 10/27/2015
- Digital Spy
Ainsley Harriott has become the fourth star to be voted off 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The celebrity chef and his professional partner Natalie Lowe are the latest pair to leave the BBC One dance show after failing to impress the judges with their jive. Ainsley and Natalie lost the dance off to Jamelia and Tristan McManus, who performed their foxtrot on Sunday's (25.10.15) show. Daniel O'Donnell, Anthony Ogogo and Iwan Thomas have already been eliminated. The results show featured a special performance from musician Bryan Adams. Meanwhile, Ainsley previously admitted he was finding the 'Strictly Come Dancing' rehearsals painful. He explained: ''My...
- 10/25/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Strictly Come Dancing's latest victim Ainsley Harriott doesn't believe Bruno Tonioli meant to offend anyone after his gaffe on last night's show (October 24).
Tonioli caused a stir yesterday after describing Jay McGuiness' pasa doble as "the bull's bollocks".
Strictly Come Dancing: Ainsley Harriott and Natalie Lowe are the fourth couple to exit
Harriott said of the incident: "Well, I think it kind of reminds everybody that it is live television – things can happen like that.
"And you know, I can't really speak for Bruno or anybody else. It was such a quick thing that happened, and I thought that Tess [Daly] was spot on when she apologised to viewers.
"But it's the last thing you want to hear – you don't want to hear that type of thing on primetime television, Saturday night family TV. But it's live TV, and sometimes things do go wrong. I'm sure that he didn't mean it.
Tonioli caused a stir yesterday after describing Jay McGuiness' pasa doble as "the bull's bollocks".
Strictly Come Dancing: Ainsley Harriott and Natalie Lowe are the fourth couple to exit
Harriott said of the incident: "Well, I think it kind of reminds everybody that it is live television – things can happen like that.
"And you know, I can't really speak for Bruno or anybody else. It was such a quick thing that happened, and I thought that Tess [Daly] was spot on when she apologised to viewers.
"But it's the last thing you want to hear – you don't want to hear that type of thing on primetime television, Saturday night family TV. But it's live TV, and sometimes things do go wrong. I'm sure that he didn't mean it.
- 10/25/2015
- Digital Spy
Ainsley Harriott and his professional partner Natalie Lowe have become the fourth couple to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing.
The pair found themselves in the dance-off against Jamelia and Tristan MacManus, after the judges' scores were combined with the viewers' votes.
Strictly Come Dancing Week Five: All the scores and judges' comments
Harriott and Lowe jived to 'Shake, Rattle and Roll' by Bill Haley & His Comets, while Jamelia and MacManus performed their foxtrot to Celine Dion's 'Because You Loved Me'.
Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell and Bruno Tonioli all voted to save Jamelia and MacManus, sending Harriott and Lowe home.
Head judge Len Goodman said he agreed with his fellow judges' decision.
It marked the second time that Jamelia and MacManus have been saved in the dance-off. Harriott and Lowe had survived in Week Three.
The result continues the run of male celebrities being eliminated from this year's show,...
The pair found themselves in the dance-off against Jamelia and Tristan MacManus, after the judges' scores were combined with the viewers' votes.
Strictly Come Dancing Week Five: All the scores and judges' comments
Harriott and Lowe jived to 'Shake, Rattle and Roll' by Bill Haley & His Comets, while Jamelia and MacManus performed their foxtrot to Celine Dion's 'Because You Loved Me'.
Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell and Bruno Tonioli all voted to save Jamelia and MacManus, sending Harriott and Lowe home.
Head judge Len Goodman said he agreed with his fellow judges' decision.
It marked the second time that Jamelia and MacManus have been saved in the dance-off. Harriott and Lowe had survived in Week Three.
The result continues the run of male celebrities being eliminated from this year's show,...
- 10/25/2015
- Digital Spy
Ainsley Harriott has responded to the judges' criticism of him on Strictly Come Dancing.
On last night's (October 24) show, Darcey Bussell noted that Harriott's "character sometimes overtakes occassionally", with both Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli adding that he comes up with his own interpretation of a dance.
Strictly Come Dancing: Ainsley Harriott and Natalie Lowe are the fourth couple to exit
The celebrity chef has admitted he struggled to hide his personality while performing on the show with professional partner Natalie Lowe.
"You go through rigorous training, hours and hours every day to achieve a certain standard, and I think that of course your personality comes out in the dance," Harriott explained. "I always see the glass half full and I am an exuberant type of person."
He noted that four of his five dances were energetic and that his waltz allowed him to show another "more controlled" side.
On last night's (October 24) show, Darcey Bussell noted that Harriott's "character sometimes overtakes occassionally", with both Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli adding that he comes up with his own interpretation of a dance.
Strictly Come Dancing: Ainsley Harriott and Natalie Lowe are the fourth couple to exit
The celebrity chef has admitted he struggled to hide his personality while performing on the show with professional partner Natalie Lowe.
"You go through rigorous training, hours and hours every day to achieve a certain standard, and I think that of course your personality comes out in the dance," Harriott explained. "I always see the glass half full and I am an exuberant type of person."
He noted that four of his five dances were energetic and that his waltz allowed him to show another "more controlled" side.
- 10/25/2015
- Digital Spy
Ainsley Harriott has offered up his opinion on why the male celebrities keep leaving Strictly Come Dancing.
The celebrity chef became the fourth male to exit this year's competition when he was elimimated tonight (October 25) with professional partner Natalie Lowe.
Strictly Come Dancing: Ainsley Harriott and Natalie Lowe are the fourth couple to exit
"I think the very first week when I was involved in it, when we were dancing, I was asked about who was looking good and I said, 'The girls look very, very strong'," Harriott recalled.
"We've just got a very, very strong collection of people there. I put my effort in but the old 58-year-old bones didn't quite stand up to it all! But I gave it my best, I really did."
He also weighed into the debate over whether the fact that some of this year's celebrities had previous dance training gave them an advantage.
The celebrity chef became the fourth male to exit this year's competition when he was elimimated tonight (October 25) with professional partner Natalie Lowe.
Strictly Come Dancing: Ainsley Harriott and Natalie Lowe are the fourth couple to exit
"I think the very first week when I was involved in it, when we were dancing, I was asked about who was looking good and I said, 'The girls look very, very strong'," Harriott recalled.
"We've just got a very, very strong collection of people there. I put my effort in but the old 58-year-old bones didn't quite stand up to it all! But I gave it my best, I really did."
He also weighed into the debate over whether the fact that some of this year's celebrities had previous dance training gave them an advantage.
- 10/25/2015
- Digital Spy
Week 5 has come on Strictly Come Dancing and we were treated to an even dozen of dances as the celebrities took to the dancefloor.
But who wowed the panel and who could be in danger? Digital Spy has the judges' comments and scores from all 12 dances here:
1. Georgia May Foote & Giovanni Pernice dancing the salsa to 'You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)' by Sylvester = 7+8+8+8=31
Len: "It was a great show starter and a bit of a show stopper. Terrific routine, a disco salsa. You were really working your assets. Well done – great start!"
Bruno: "You're a gorgeous little strumpet! Those hips were like a bag of steps. More of that please. It's good to see you so alive. Be careful of the lifts' dismount – that has to be absolutely flawless."
2. Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev dancing the Viennese Waltz to 'I've Been Loving You Too Long' by Seal: 4+6+6+5=21
Darcey:...
But who wowed the panel and who could be in danger? Digital Spy has the judges' comments and scores from all 12 dances here:
1. Georgia May Foote & Giovanni Pernice dancing the salsa to 'You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)' by Sylvester = 7+8+8+8=31
Len: "It was a great show starter and a bit of a show stopper. Terrific routine, a disco salsa. You were really working your assets. Well done – great start!"
Bruno: "You're a gorgeous little strumpet! Those hips were like a bag of steps. More of that please. It's good to see you so alive. Be careful of the lifts' dismount – that has to be absolutely flawless."
2. Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev dancing the Viennese Waltz to 'I've Been Loving You Too Long' by Seal: 4+6+6+5=21
Darcey:...
- 10/24/2015
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing is already three celebrities down... and we're going to lose another this week! The remaining stars will be doing everything to make sure it's not them, so we should be in for some pretty spectacular moves this evening.
As we saw last week with Jay's quickstep, anything could happen, so join us from 6.35pm when the show kicks off on BBC One and we'll bring you all the action...
20:20That's your lot for tonight though? Do keep hitting the comments to let us know what you made of tonight's action. Who was the best? Who was the worst? And who do you think will be going home? And stick with DS for all the Strictly coverage you need!
20:17Right, so Kellie and Helen are at the top of the leaderboard... while Jeremy is down at the bottom. But will that stay the same after you've cast your votes?...
As we saw last week with Jay's quickstep, anything could happen, so join us from 6.35pm when the show kicks off on BBC One and we'll bring you all the action...
20:20That's your lot for tonight though? Do keep hitting the comments to let us know what you made of tonight's action. Who was the best? Who was the worst? And who do you think will be going home? And stick with DS for all the Strictly coverage you need!
20:17Right, so Kellie and Helen are at the top of the leaderboard... while Jeremy is down at the bottom. But will that stay the same after you've cast your votes?...
- 10/24/2015
- Digital Spy
Ainsley Harriott has become the fourth star to be voted off 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The celebrity chef and his professional partner Natalie Lowe are the latest pair to leave the BBC One dance show after failing to impress the judges with their jive. Ainsley and Natalie lost the dance off to Jamelia and Tristan McManus, who performed their foxtrot on Sunday's (25.10.15) show. Daniel O'Donnell, Anthony Ogogo and Iwan Thomas have already been eliminated. The results show featured a special performance from musician Bryan Adams. Meanwhile, Ainsley previously admitted he was finding the 'Strictly Come Dancing' rehearsals painful. He explained: ''My...
- 10/23/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Strictly Come Dancing is already at week 5 and things are getting serious. Jay McGuiness jived his way to a 10 in week 3, but will we see another this time? Check out the coming weekend's song and dance list and get speculating:
1. Ainsley Harriott & Natalie Lowe
Dance: Jive
Song: 'Shake, Rattle and Roll' - Bill Haley and the Comets
2. Anita Rani & Gleb Savchenko
Dance: Tango
Song: 'Sweet Disposition' - Temper Trap
3. Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Viennese Waltz
Song: 'I've Been Loving You Too Long' - Seal
4. Georgia May Foote & Giovanni Pernice
Dance: Salsa
Song: 'You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)' - Sylvester
5. Helen George & Aljaz Skorjanec
Dance: Quickstep
Song: 'You Can't Hurry Love' - Diana Ross and the Supremes
6. Jamelia & Tristan MacManus
Dance: Foxtrot
Song: 'Because You Loved Me' - Celine Dion
7. Jay McGuiness & Aliona Vilani
Dance: Paso Doble
Song: 'It's My Life' - Bon Jovi
8. Jeremy Vine...
1. Ainsley Harriott & Natalie Lowe
Dance: Jive
Song: 'Shake, Rattle and Roll' - Bill Haley and the Comets
2. Anita Rani & Gleb Savchenko
Dance: Tango
Song: 'Sweet Disposition' - Temper Trap
3. Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Viennese Waltz
Song: 'I've Been Loving You Too Long' - Seal
4. Georgia May Foote & Giovanni Pernice
Dance: Salsa
Song: 'You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)' - Sylvester
5. Helen George & Aljaz Skorjanec
Dance: Quickstep
Song: 'You Can't Hurry Love' - Diana Ross and the Supremes
6. Jamelia & Tristan MacManus
Dance: Foxtrot
Song: 'Because You Loved Me' - Celine Dion
7. Jay McGuiness & Aliona Vilani
Dance: Paso Doble
Song: 'It's My Life' - Bon Jovi
8. Jeremy Vine...
- 10/20/2015
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing is now into its fourth week and the competition is really hotting up, with an incredibly close leaderboard.
Digital Spy was watching along and have rounded up all of the scores and judges' comments below:
1. Anita Rani and Gleb Savchenko dancing the samba to 'Hips Don't Lie by Shakira: 6+7+7+7=27
Len: "Your hips certainly don't lie. A little bit long getting started but once you got into it… I thought you coped very well. I think it could have been better leg action, but I'm being pernickety."
Bruno: "That was warming up nicely. The samba has a carefree feel to it, but a couple of times there you got a little tangled and it kind of stopped it a little bit. The technique is actually very very hard. It was a bit on and off."
2. Daniel O'Donnell & Kristina Rihanoff dancing the American Smooth to 'Fly Me To The Moon...
Digital Spy was watching along and have rounded up all of the scores and judges' comments below:
1. Anita Rani and Gleb Savchenko dancing the samba to 'Hips Don't Lie by Shakira: 6+7+7+7=27
Len: "Your hips certainly don't lie. A little bit long getting started but once you got into it… I thought you coped very well. I think it could have been better leg action, but I'm being pernickety."
Bruno: "That was warming up nicely. The samba has a carefree feel to it, but a couple of times there you got a little tangled and it kind of stopped it a little bit. The technique is actually very very hard. It was a bit on and off."
2. Daniel O'Donnell & Kristina Rihanoff dancing the American Smooth to 'Fly Me To The Moon...
- 10/17/2015
- Digital Spy
Last week on Strictly was pretty special - with everything from our first 10 of the series to some "disappointing" dances from celebs we thought had been doing well. It just goes to show that anything can happen... so what will week four bring?
We're about to find out, so join us right here from 6.30pm when the show begins on BBC One and we'll bring you all the ballroom action as it happens...
20:21But that's your lot for this evening! Tomorrow: Will Young (yay!) and someone going home (boo). Let us know who you think it will be by leaving your comments, and be sure to stick with DS for all the Strictly coverage you need...
20:19Incidentally, Joan Collins has some thoughts about this week's Strictly.
#strictlycomedancing so sad about Jay stumbling - he's my favourite!
— Joan Collins (@Joancollinsdbe) October 17, 2015
Katie is good unfortunate dress #strictlycomedancing
— Joan Collins...
We're about to find out, so join us right here from 6.30pm when the show begins on BBC One and we'll bring you all the ballroom action as it happens...
20:21But that's your lot for this evening! Tomorrow: Will Young (yay!) and someone going home (boo). Let us know who you think it will be by leaving your comments, and be sure to stick with DS for all the Strictly coverage you need...
20:19Incidentally, Joan Collins has some thoughts about this week's Strictly.
#strictlycomedancing so sad about Jay stumbling - he's my favourite!
— Joan Collins (@Joancollinsdbe) October 17, 2015
Katie is good unfortunate dress #strictlycomedancing
— Joan Collins...
- 10/17/2015
- Digital Spy
Ainsley Harriott is finding 'Strictly Come Dancing' rehearsals painful. The celebrity chef - who is partnered with dance professional Natalie Lowe on the show - has admitted he's finding it hard-going because the intense training means his muscles are always aching. He explained: ''My legs absolutely ache. Five or six hours in that studio ... oof. ''I wouldn't say it's killing me but I'm waking up muscles that I didn't know existed. It's wonderful because at the end of it there's a little bit of a reward, you can think, 'I can dance!''' The pair landed themselves in the bottom two last weekend after...
- 10/16/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Ainsley Harriott is finding 'Strictly Come Dancing' rehearsals painful. The celebrity chef - who is partnered with dance professional Natalie Lowe on the show - has admitted he's finding it hard-going because the intense training means his muscles are always aching. He explained: ''My legs absolutely ache. Five or six hours in that studio ... oof. ''I wouldn't say it's killing me but I'm waking up muscles that I didn't know existed. It's wonderful because at the end of it there's a little bit of a reward, you can think, 'I can dance!''' The pair landed themselves in the bottom two last weekend after...
- 10/15/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Well, we've had our first 10 of the series on Strictly Come Dancing courtesy of Jay McGuiness - but will any more pop up on Saturday night? Well, we can start guessing now as the song and dance list is out:
1. Ainsley Harriott & Natalie Lowe
Dance: Waltz
Song: 'What a Wonderful World' - Louis Armstrong
2. Anita Rani & Gleb Savchenko
Dance: Samba
Song: 'Hips Don't Lie' - Shakira
3. Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Paso Doble
Song: 'Espana Cani' - Trad
4. Daniel O'Donnell & Kristina Rihanoff
Dance: American Smooth
Song: 'Fly Me to the Moon' - Frank Sinatra
5. Georgia May Foote & Giovanni Pernice
Dance: Quickstep
Song: 'Reach' - S Club 7
6. Helen George & Aljaz Skorjanec
Dance: Salsa
Song: 'Miami Sound Machine' - Doctor Beat
7. Jamelia & Tristan MacManus
Dance: Charleston
Song: 'Straight Up' - Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox
8. Jay McGuiness & Aliona Vilani
Dance: Quickstep
Song: 'My Generation' - The...
1. Ainsley Harriott & Natalie Lowe
Dance: Waltz
Song: 'What a Wonderful World' - Louis Armstrong
2. Anita Rani & Gleb Savchenko
Dance: Samba
Song: 'Hips Don't Lie' - Shakira
3. Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Paso Doble
Song: 'Espana Cani' - Trad
4. Daniel O'Donnell & Kristina Rihanoff
Dance: American Smooth
Song: 'Fly Me to the Moon' - Frank Sinatra
5. Georgia May Foote & Giovanni Pernice
Dance: Quickstep
Song: 'Reach' - S Club 7
6. Helen George & Aljaz Skorjanec
Dance: Salsa
Song: 'Miami Sound Machine' - Doctor Beat
7. Jamelia & Tristan MacManus
Dance: Charleston
Song: 'Straight Up' - Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox
8. Jay McGuiness & Aliona Vilani
Dance: Quickstep
Song: 'My Generation' - The...
- 10/14/2015
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing's Natalie Lowe has announced that she is engaged.
The professional dancer will tie the knot with company director James Knibbs, and told Hello! that she is "very excited, happy and proud".
Natalie is currently competing in this series of Strictly Come Dancing, and is paired with Ainsley Harriott.
The couple found themselves in the bottom two in yesterday's show, but survived the dance-off against Anthony Ogogo and Oti Mabuse.
Natalie only had good things to say about Ainsley, calling him "full of beans".
"He is 58 - the oldest in the competition - but he's given the young 'uns a run for their money," she said.
Strictly Come Dancing airs next weekend on Saturday, October 17 at 6.30pm and Sunday, October 18 at 7.15pm on BBC One.
The professional dancer will tie the knot with company director James Knibbs, and told Hello! that she is "very excited, happy and proud".
Natalie is currently competing in this series of Strictly Come Dancing, and is paired with Ainsley Harriott.
The couple found themselves in the bottom two in yesterday's show, but survived the dance-off against Anthony Ogogo and Oti Mabuse.
Natalie only had good things to say about Ainsley, calling him "full of beans".
"He is 58 - the oldest in the competition - but he's given the young 'uns a run for their money," she said.
Strictly Come Dancing airs next weekend on Saturday, October 17 at 6.30pm and Sunday, October 18 at 7.15pm on BBC One.
- 10/12/2015
- Digital Spy
'Strictly Come Dancing' star Natalie Lowe has got engaged. The professional dancer - who is currently partnered with celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott on the show - is ''very excited, happy and proud'' to announce her engagement to businessman James Knibbs. Speaking about her boyfriend of two years' elaborate proposal, Natalie said: ''It was a complete shock.'' The 35-year-old beauty also told how she met James in 2013 after being forced to pull out of 'Strictly' that year having fractured bones in both of her feet. Natalie was ''gutted'' about missing out on the show but has admitted it ''turned out to be a blessing...
- 10/12/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Anthony Ogogo and his professional partner Oti Mabuse have become the second couple to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing.
The pair found themselves in the dance-off against Ainsley Harriott and Natalie Lowe, after the judges' scores were combined with the viewers' votes.
Strictly Come Dancing Week Three: All the scores and judges' comments
Ogogo and Mabuse performed their paso doble to 'Eye of the Tiger' from Rocky 3, and Harriott and Lowe cha-cha'd to 'Boogie Wonderland' from Happy Feet.
Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell and Bruno Tonioli all voted to save Harriott and Lowe, sending Ogogo and Mabuse home.
Head judge Len Goodman said he agreed with his fellow judges' decision.
Strictly Come Dancing 2015 live blog: Week Three as it happened
After his elimination, Ogogo stated that his time on the show had been "brilliant" and praised his partner.
"I want to thank Oti, she has been amazing,...
The pair found themselves in the dance-off against Ainsley Harriott and Natalie Lowe, after the judges' scores were combined with the viewers' votes.
Strictly Come Dancing Week Three: All the scores and judges' comments
Ogogo and Mabuse performed their paso doble to 'Eye of the Tiger' from Rocky 3, and Harriott and Lowe cha-cha'd to 'Boogie Wonderland' from Happy Feet.
Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell and Bruno Tonioli all voted to save Harriott and Lowe, sending Ogogo and Mabuse home.
Head judge Len Goodman said he agreed with his fellow judges' decision.
Strictly Come Dancing 2015 live blog: Week Three as it happened
After his elimination, Ogogo stated that his time on the show had been "brilliant" and praised his partner.
"I want to thank Oti, she has been amazing,...
- 10/11/2015
- Digital Spy
After a dramatic, movie-themed weekend of Strictly Come Dancing, it was Anthony Ogogo's time to take off the boxing gloves and leave the sequinned ring.
Boxer Ogogo and his partner Oti Mabuse faced the dance-off alongside chef Ainsley Harriott and his partner Natalie Lowe, but it was Ogogo's turn to go as all four judges opted to save Harriott and Lowe.
Ogogo was graceful in defeat, saying: "It's been brilliant. I want to thank Oti, she has been amazing.
"I feel sorry for her because she got lumbered with me - I can't dance and I've got a poorly little shoulder. She's done a wonderful job with me, so thank you."
But should Ogogo have left or did he have more to give to the competition? Vote in our poll below:...
Boxer Ogogo and his partner Oti Mabuse faced the dance-off alongside chef Ainsley Harriott and his partner Natalie Lowe, but it was Ogogo's turn to go as all four judges opted to save Harriott and Lowe.
Ogogo was graceful in defeat, saying: "It's been brilliant. I want to thank Oti, she has been amazing.
"I feel sorry for her because she got lumbered with me - I can't dance and I've got a poorly little shoulder. She's done a wonderful job with me, so thank you."
But should Ogogo have left or did he have more to give to the competition? Vote in our poll below:...
- 10/11/2015
- Digital Spy
It's week 3 of Strictly Come Dancing, and with the first couple voted off last week the heat really is on.
Digital Spy was watching along and have rounded up all of the scores and judges comments.
1. Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev dancing the quickstep to 'Wash That Man' from South Pacific: 3+5+5+4=17
Bruno: "It's not quite a tropical heatwave, more a lukewarm breeze. You looked like you were shuffling on damp sand. It was a very difficult dance - you need to sort out the frame."
Len: "I thought that routine had far more content than previous weeks. I love the way you come out and enjoy yourself, and it made me enjoy it. A lovely bubbly dance."
2. Anthony Ogogo & Oti Mabuse dancing the Paso Doble to 'Eye of the Tiger' from Rocky: 4+6+5+4=19
Darcey: "It's your best dance so far, you have this energy – in your body, when you pose,...
Digital Spy was watching along and have rounded up all of the scores and judges comments.
1. Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev dancing the quickstep to 'Wash That Man' from South Pacific: 3+5+5+4=17
Bruno: "It's not quite a tropical heatwave, more a lukewarm breeze. You looked like you were shuffling on damp sand. It was a very difficult dance - you need to sort out the frame."
Len: "I thought that routine had far more content than previous weeks. I love the way you come out and enjoy yourself, and it made me enjoy it. A lovely bubbly dance."
2. Anthony Ogogo & Oti Mabuse dancing the Paso Doble to 'Eye of the Tiger' from Rocky: 4+6+5+4=19
Darcey: "It's your best dance so far, you have this energy – in your body, when you pose,...
- 10/10/2015
- Digital Spy
As if Strictly Come Dancing wasn't sparkly enough, it's time to inject some of the magic of Hollywood - that's right, it's Movie Week! The celebs and their partners will be boogying on down to some classic tunes from cinema, but who will come out on top?
We'll be here hoping for some serious movie-level drama, so grab the popcorn and join us from 6.20pm when the show begins and we'll bring you all the action.
20:25Right, that's it for tonight's show! Who was your favourite? Who do you think will be in the dance-off tomorrow? Let us know all your thoughts below and stick with DS for all the Strictly coverage you need...
20:19Right, here's the leaderboard - Jay is right up at the top followed by Kellie and Helen. Down at the bottom is Carol, with Anthony and Ainsley making up the bottom three. And get dialling/clicking,...
We'll be here hoping for some serious movie-level drama, so grab the popcorn and join us from 6.20pm when the show begins and we'll bring you all the action.
20:25Right, that's it for tonight's show! Who was your favourite? Who do you think will be in the dance-off tomorrow? Let us know all your thoughts below and stick with DS for all the Strictly coverage you need...
20:19Right, here's the leaderboard - Jay is right up at the top followed by Kellie and Helen. Down at the bottom is Carol, with Anthony and Ainsley making up the bottom three. And get dialling/clicking,...
- 10/10/2015
- Digital Spy
'Strictly Come Dancing' star Natalie Lowe has got engaged. The professional dancer - who is currently partnered with celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott on the show - is ''very excited, happy and proud'' to announce her engagement to businessman James Knibbs. Speaking about her boyfriend of two years' elaborate proposal, Natalie said: ''It was a complete shock.'' The 35-year-old beauty also told how she met James in 2013 after being forced to pull out of 'Strictly' that year having fractured bones in both of her feet. Natalie was ''gutted'' about missing out on the show but has admitted it ''turned out to be a blessing...
- 10/9/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Strictly Come Dancing is getting even more glitz and glamour than normal this weekend - it's Movie Week! The 14 remaining celebs and their partners will be going all Hollywood to perform to songs from the cinema, but what exactly can you expect?
1. Ainsley Harriott & Natalie Lowe
Dance: Cha Cha
Song: 'Boogie Wonderland' - Happy Feet
2. Anita Rani & Gleb Savchenko
Dance: American Smooth
Song: 'Unchained Melody' - Ghost
3. Anthony Ogogo & Oti Mabuse
Dance: Paso Doble
Song: 'Eye of the Tiger' - Rocky
4. Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Quickstep
Song: 'Wash That Man' - South Pacific
5. Daniel O'Donnell & Kristina Rihanoff
Dance: Cha Cha
Song: 'Summer Nights' - Grease
6. Georgia May Foote & Giovanni Pernice
Dance: Rumba
Song: 'Writing's on the Wall' - Spectre
7. Helen George & Aljaz Skorjanec
Dance: Foxtrot
Song: 'I Wanna Be Loved By You' - Some Like It Hot
8. Jamelia & Tristan MacManus
Dance: Salsa
Song: 'Heaven Must Be Missing...
1. Ainsley Harriott & Natalie Lowe
Dance: Cha Cha
Song: 'Boogie Wonderland' - Happy Feet
2. Anita Rani & Gleb Savchenko
Dance: American Smooth
Song: 'Unchained Melody' - Ghost
3. Anthony Ogogo & Oti Mabuse
Dance: Paso Doble
Song: 'Eye of the Tiger' - Rocky
4. Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Quickstep
Song: 'Wash That Man' - South Pacific
5. Daniel O'Donnell & Kristina Rihanoff
Dance: Cha Cha
Song: 'Summer Nights' - Grease
6. Georgia May Foote & Giovanni Pernice
Dance: Rumba
Song: 'Writing's on the Wall' - Spectre
7. Helen George & Aljaz Skorjanec
Dance: Foxtrot
Song: 'I Wanna Be Loved By You' - Some Like It Hot
8. Jamelia & Tristan MacManus
Dance: Salsa
Song: 'Heaven Must Be Missing...
- 10/7/2015
- Digital Spy
It's week two of Strictly Come Dancing, and all 15 contestants have taken to the dance floor before the first elimination tomorrow evening (October 4).
Digital Spy was of course watching, and has rounded up all the judges' scores and comments, along with videos of the dances.
1. Jamelia and Tristan MacManus dance the cha-cha to 'Don't Cha' by The Pussycat Dolls: 4-6-5-6 = 21
Darcey: "Very cheeky and very hot and you had that until the end. With performances like that, you will go places."
Bruno: "She's turned into a wild pussycat! A good attitude and you did it well. Len is right, you have to work on technique... I like to see the wild animal in you!"
2. Daniel O'Donnell and Kristina Rihanoff dance the Charleston to 'Let's Misbehave' by Cole Porter: 5-6-6-6 = 23
Craig: "You need to be a lot more higher up on toes, more swivel, make...
Digital Spy was of course watching, and has rounded up all the judges' scores and comments, along with videos of the dances.
1. Jamelia and Tristan MacManus dance the cha-cha to 'Don't Cha' by The Pussycat Dolls: 4-6-5-6 = 21
Darcey: "Very cheeky and very hot and you had that until the end. With performances like that, you will go places."
Bruno: "She's turned into a wild pussycat! A good attitude and you did it well. Len is right, you have to work on technique... I like to see the wild animal in you!"
2. Daniel O'Donnell and Kristina Rihanoff dance the Charleston to 'Let's Misbehave' by Cole Porter: 5-6-6-6 = 23
Craig: "You need to be a lot more higher up on toes, more swivel, make...
- 10/3/2015
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing was all very pleasant last week - everyone danced and had a lovely time. We even had a wardrobe malfunction, courtesy of Anthony Ogogo and his trouser-splitting jive. But no amount of glitter can disguise the fact that tomorrow night the first celebrity will be eliminated. Sniff.
Luckily, we have 15 exciting celeb dances ahead of us tonight - and we're sure it's still going to be a lot of fun, elimination fears aside. So slip on your sparkliest lycra and join us on the sofa from 6.20pm as we bring you all the action from the Strictly ballroom...
20:25But that's it! The first results show will be airing tomorrow at 7.15pm as we lose our first celeb of the series - and Rod Stewart has a bit of a sing-song. We're already feeling nervous (about the elimination, not about Rod, obviously). But for now, thanks for...
Luckily, we have 15 exciting celeb dances ahead of us tonight - and we're sure it's still going to be a lot of fun, elimination fears aside. So slip on your sparkliest lycra and join us on the sofa from 6.20pm as we bring you all the action from the Strictly ballroom...
20:25But that's it! The first results show will be airing tomorrow at 7.15pm as we lose our first celeb of the series - and Rod Stewart has a bit of a sing-song. We're already feeling nervous (about the elimination, not about Rod, obviously). But for now, thanks for...
- 10/3/2015
- Digital Spy
The Strictly Come Dancing couples are going to be two-stepping to Beyoncé, Billy Joel and more this weekend.
A list of week 2's songs has been revealed by the BBC - with all 15 couples taking to the dance floor ahead of the series's first elimination.
Strictly Come Dancing 2015 winner: We rank the celebrities' chances of topping BBC One's dance-off
Ainsley Harriott and Natalie Lowe will dance the salsa to 'Don't Touch My Tomatoes' by Joséphine BakerAnita Rani and Gleb Savchenko will dance the Charleston to 'Pencil Full Of Lead' by Paolo NutiniAnthony Ogogo and Oti Mabuse will dance the waltz to 'If You Don't Know Me by Now' by Simply Red.Carol Kirkwood and Pasha Kovalev will dance the American Smooth by 'Isn't This a Lovely Day?' by Irving Berlin.Daniel O'Donnell and Kristina Rihanoff will dance the Charleston to 'Let's Misbehave' by Cole Porter.Georgia May Foote...
A list of week 2's songs has been revealed by the BBC - with all 15 couples taking to the dance floor ahead of the series's first elimination.
Strictly Come Dancing 2015 winner: We rank the celebrities' chances of topping BBC One's dance-off
Ainsley Harriott and Natalie Lowe will dance the salsa to 'Don't Touch My Tomatoes' by Joséphine BakerAnita Rani and Gleb Savchenko will dance the Charleston to 'Pencil Full Of Lead' by Paolo NutiniAnthony Ogogo and Oti Mabuse will dance the waltz to 'If You Don't Know Me by Now' by Simply Red.Carol Kirkwood and Pasha Kovalev will dance the American Smooth by 'Isn't This a Lovely Day?' by Irving Berlin.Daniel O'Donnell and Kristina Rihanoff will dance the Charleston to 'Let's Misbehave' by Cole Porter.Georgia May Foote...
- 9/29/2015
- Digital Spy
It's Round 2 of Week 1 as the other half of the celebrity dancers took to the stage tonight (September 26) after the first six performed last night.
Digital Spy has ben keeping a close eye on the goings-on and has rounded up the comments and scores from the judges.
1. Jay McGuiness & Aliona Vilani dancing the cha cha cha: 5-8-7-7 = 27
Bruno: "Oh, Jay, I'm 'Glad You Came', because you have the potential to be a great hit on the dancefloor."
Craig: "It was all very neat and very tidy - the only thing I could say that would add something to that is showmanship. I just felt like you weren't really living the experience."
2. Kirsty Gallacher & Brendan Cole dancing the waltz: 4-5-6-5 = 20
Bruno: "Your feet were all over the place, I'm sure you can do better."
Len: "I can well imagine the nerves they've all gone through, and you've got to control those nerves.
Digital Spy has ben keeping a close eye on the goings-on and has rounded up the comments and scores from the judges.
1. Jay McGuiness & Aliona Vilani dancing the cha cha cha: 5-8-7-7 = 27
Bruno: "Oh, Jay, I'm 'Glad You Came', because you have the potential to be a great hit on the dancefloor."
Craig: "It was all very neat and very tidy - the only thing I could say that would add something to that is showmanship. I just felt like you weren't really living the experience."
2. Kirsty Gallacher & Brendan Cole dancing the waltz: 4-5-6-5 = 20
Bruno: "Your feet were all over the place, I'm sure you can do better."
Len: "I can well imagine the nerves they've all gone through, and you've got to control those nerves.
- 9/26/2015
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing's live shows kicked off with a bang last night, but there are still nine celebrities nervously waiting to perform. Who'll show that they're one to watch... and who'll be one that we can't bear to watch?
We're excited to find out, so join us from 6.15pm when the show begins as we bring you all the action from the Strictly ballroom.
19:43But that's it for this weekend of Strictly action! Thanks for joining us - and remember to leave your comments so we know what you make of the celebs so far... Bye!
19:43But of course that leaderboard could change next week, as these scores will be added to those scores - and then someone will go home. Cripes!
19:42Right, so top of the leaderboard at the moment is Peter with 30, followed by Helen at 29. But Carol is at the bottom with 16. We Love You,...
We're excited to find out, so join us from 6.15pm when the show begins as we bring you all the action from the Strictly ballroom.
19:43But that's it for this weekend of Strictly action! Thanks for joining us - and remember to leave your comments so we know what you make of the celebs so far... Bye!
19:43But of course that leaderboard could change next week, as these scores will be added to those scores - and then someone will go home. Cripes!
19:42Right, so top of the leaderboard at the moment is Peter with 30, followed by Helen at 29. But Carol is at the bottom with 16. We Love You,...
- 9/26/2015
- Digital Spy
We bathed in glitter, donned some lycra and quickstepped our way down to the Strictly Come Dancing studios on Friday night for the very first live show of the series - and it was just as exciting as we'd hoped.
But while we were obviously thrilled by the dances and entertained by the judges, there were a few things that the cameras didn't pick up:
1. The audience get warmed up in the best way
It's not particularly surprising that the audience are played music while they're waiting for the show to begin. What's brilliant is that all the songs are dancing-related. 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody', 'Dance The Night Away' and 'Dancing In The Moonlight' were among the tunes pumped out over the sound system.
2. Being a celebrity doesn't get you special treatment (well, not always, anyway)
Of course the famous faces taking part in Strictly have some famous friends...
But while we were obviously thrilled by the dances and entertained by the judges, there were a few things that the cameras didn't pick up:
1. The audience get warmed up in the best way
It's not particularly surprising that the audience are played music while they're waiting for the show to begin. What's brilliant is that all the songs are dancing-related. 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody', 'Dance The Night Away' and 'Dancing In The Moonlight' were among the tunes pumped out over the sound system.
2. Being a celebrity doesn't get you special treatment (well, not always, anyway)
Of course the famous faces taking part in Strictly have some famous friends...
- 9/26/2015
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing kicks off on Friday and to get us even more excited, the lovely folks at the show have unveiled the first official photographs of the couples together. And aren't they sparkly?
Ainsley Harriott & Natalie Lowe
Anita Rani & Gleb Savchenko
Anthony Ogogo & Oti Mabuse
Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev
Daniel O'Donnell & Kristina Rihanoff
Georgia May Foote & Giovanni Pernice
Helen George & Aljaž Skorjanec
Iwan Thomas & Ola Jordan
Jamelia & Tristan MacManus
Jay McGuiness & Aliona Vilani
Jeremy Vine & Karen Clifton
Katie Derham & Anton Du Beke
Kellie Bright & Kevin Clifton
Kirsty Gallacher & Brendan Cole
Peter Andre & Janette Manrara
Strictly Come Dancing kicks off its first live show on Friday (September 25) at 9pm on BBC One.
Ainsley Harriott & Natalie Lowe
Anita Rani & Gleb Savchenko
Anthony Ogogo & Oti Mabuse
Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev
Daniel O'Donnell & Kristina Rihanoff
Georgia May Foote & Giovanni Pernice
Helen George & Aljaž Skorjanec
Iwan Thomas & Ola Jordan
Jamelia & Tristan MacManus
Jay McGuiness & Aliona Vilani
Jeremy Vine & Karen Clifton
Katie Derham & Anton Du Beke
Kellie Bright & Kevin Clifton
Kirsty Gallacher & Brendan Cole
Peter Andre & Janette Manrara
Strictly Come Dancing kicks off its first live show on Friday (September 25) at 9pm on BBC One.
- 9/22/2015
- Digital Spy
Bargain Hunt's Tim Wonnacott has reportedly been suspended by the BBC.
The presenter was involved in an alleged row with producers last Friday (September 11), according to The Sun.
His future at Bargain Hunt - which he has hosted since 2003 - is said to be uncertain as bosses carry out an investigation.
A spokesperson for the BBC said: "Tim is not currently in production on Bargain Hunt and we are using guest presenters. We wouldn't comment on individual staff matters."
Curiously, Wonnocott tweeted this picture on Friday morning, announcing that he was heading into a meeting with the BBC.
Outside Broadcasting House in London today for a dawn ( well not quite !) meeting. pic.twitter.com/S74FEdp1m4
— Tim Wonnacott (@TimWonnacott) September 11, 2015
The antiques expert appeared on Strictly Come Dancing last series.
He was partnered with Natalie Lowe, and became the third celebrity to be eliminated that year.
The presenter was involved in an alleged row with producers last Friday (September 11), according to The Sun.
His future at Bargain Hunt - which he has hosted since 2003 - is said to be uncertain as bosses carry out an investigation.
A spokesperson for the BBC said: "Tim is not currently in production on Bargain Hunt and we are using guest presenters. We wouldn't comment on individual staff matters."
Curiously, Wonnocott tweeted this picture on Friday morning, announcing that he was heading into a meeting with the BBC.
Outside Broadcasting House in London today for a dawn ( well not quite !) meeting. pic.twitter.com/S74FEdp1m4
— Tim Wonnacott (@TimWonnacott) September 11, 2015
The antiques expert appeared on Strictly Come Dancing last series.
He was partnered with Natalie Lowe, and became the third celebrity to be eliminated that year.
- 9/16/2015
- Digital Spy
The pairings have been set and training has begun on Strictly Come Dancing 2015, with the live shows starting on September 25 and 26 - avoiding a clash with The X Factor.
All the celebrities have been matched up with their professional partners and the couples are as follows:
Ainsley Harriott and Natalie Lowe
Jumping for joy with the selection, chef Ainsley said: "Wonderful! I don't know who chose her but thank you!"
Helen George and Aljaz Skorjanec
Call the Midwife actress Helen said pairing up with Aljaz was a "wonderful surprise".
Jay McGuiness and Aliona Vilani
With singer Jay looking very nervous, Aliona promised to take good care of her partner for 2015.
Kirsty Gallacher and Brendan Cole
Bagging the show's former bad boy, Kirsty said she needed the twelve years of Strictly experience that Brendan brings to their partnership.
Iwan Thomas and Ola Jordan
Spinning his new partner around and already attempting a lift,...
All the celebrities have been matched up with their professional partners and the couples are as follows:
Ainsley Harriott and Natalie Lowe
Jumping for joy with the selection, chef Ainsley said: "Wonderful! I don't know who chose her but thank you!"
Helen George and Aljaz Skorjanec
Call the Midwife actress Helen said pairing up with Aljaz was a "wonderful surprise".
Jay McGuiness and Aliona Vilani
With singer Jay looking very nervous, Aliona promised to take good care of her partner for 2015.
Kirsty Gallacher and Brendan Cole
Bagging the show's former bad boy, Kirsty said she needed the twelve years of Strictly experience that Brendan brings to their partnership.
Iwan Thomas and Ola Jordan
Spinning his new partner around and already attempting a lift,...
- 9/5/2015
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing feels like it's ages away, so thank you to the BBC for keeping us going by releasing this photograph of the professional dancers in training.
The pros don't even know who they'll be competing with yet, but they're already hitting the dance studios to keep limber (and pose for pictures, obviously).
The BBC posted the snap on Twitter and pointed out that it's our first glimpse at new pros Otlile Mabuse, Giovanni Pernice and Dancing with the Stars alum Gleb Savchenko.
The photo also shows Ola Jordan looking in good health after she picked up a knee injury during training for Channel 4's The Jump at the end of last year; she later admitted that she feared she might never walk again.
The gang are back together with new pro-dancers @otlile_mabuse @Gleb_Savchenko & @pernicegiovann1#keeeeepdancing pic.twitter.com/kmHXgxYMlV
— BBC Strictly (@bbcstrictly) August 3, 2015
And Kristina Rihanoff...
The pros don't even know who they'll be competing with yet, but they're already hitting the dance studios to keep limber (and pose for pictures, obviously).
The BBC posted the snap on Twitter and pointed out that it's our first glimpse at new pros Otlile Mabuse, Giovanni Pernice and Dancing with the Stars alum Gleb Savchenko.
The photo also shows Ola Jordan looking in good health after she picked up a knee injury during training for Channel 4's The Jump at the end of last year; she later admitted that she feared she might never walk again.
The gang are back together with new pro-dancers @otlile_mabuse @Gleb_Savchenko & @pernicegiovann1#keeeeepdancing pic.twitter.com/kmHXgxYMlV
— BBC Strictly (@bbcstrictly) August 3, 2015
And Kristina Rihanoff...
- 8/4/2015
- Digital Spy
For huge fans of Strictly Come Dancing, it's a once in a lifetime opportunity.
For the first time in the show's history, people who aren't soap stars or singers are being given the chance to pull on the sequins and partner with a Strictly professional, performing in the ballroom in front of millions - all in the name of charity.
11,000 people applied to take part in The People's Strictly for Comic Relief, but only these six were chosen...
1. Trishna Bharadia & Aljaz Scorjanec
Age: 35
From: Buckinghamshire
Trishna, who is a Multiple Sclerosis and disability fundraiser, tells DS that she loves Strictly Come Dancing. She has the programme on series record, and watches the show every week with her sister.
"We'll always try and guess what the judges' scores are going to be and all of that stuff," she explains.
And she's a "big" fan of her partner Aljaz, who she'll be dancing a jive with.
For the first time in the show's history, people who aren't soap stars or singers are being given the chance to pull on the sequins and partner with a Strictly professional, performing in the ballroom in front of millions - all in the name of charity.
11,000 people applied to take part in The People's Strictly for Comic Relief, but only these six were chosen...
1. Trishna Bharadia & Aljaz Scorjanec
Age: 35
From: Buckinghamshire
Trishna, who is a Multiple Sclerosis and disability fundraiser, tells DS that she loves Strictly Come Dancing. She has the programme on series record, and watches the show every week with her sister.
"We'll always try and guess what the judges' scores are going to be and all of that stuff," she explains.
And she's a "big" fan of her partner Aljaz, who she'll be dancing a jive with.
- 2/17/2015
- Digital Spy
Davina McCall is one of the latest celebrities to sign up for Comic Relief's Danceathon.
The six-hour "dance frenzy" will be held on March 8 at Wembley Arena to raise money for Red Nose Day and McCall - a frequent Comic Relief collaborator - has now signed up to hit the floor.
She has been joined by Strictly Come Dancing stars Caroline Flack and Steve Backshall along with the show's professional dancers Aljaz Skorjanec, Ian Waite, Janette Manrara, Natalie Lowe and Robin Windsor.
DJs Gemma Cairney, Edith Bowman and Sara Cox are also among the cast along with Kirstie Allsopp and Paralympian and presenter Ade Adepitan.
The danceathon is expected to be hosted by Claudia Winkleman and celebrities who have already signed up include Arlene Phillips, Chelsee Healey, Rachel Riley, Rufus Hound, Zoe Ball, Jo Whiley and Got to Dance's Adam Garcia and Kimberly Wyatt.
Over 2000 fundraisers will take part at...
The six-hour "dance frenzy" will be held on March 8 at Wembley Arena to raise money for Red Nose Day and McCall - a frequent Comic Relief collaborator - has now signed up to hit the floor.
She has been joined by Strictly Come Dancing stars Caroline Flack and Steve Backshall along with the show's professional dancers Aljaz Skorjanec, Ian Waite, Janette Manrara, Natalie Lowe and Robin Windsor.
DJs Gemma Cairney, Edith Bowman and Sara Cox are also among the cast along with Kirstie Allsopp and Paralympian and presenter Ade Adepitan.
The danceathon is expected to be hosted by Claudia Winkleman and celebrities who have already signed up include Arlene Phillips, Chelsee Healey, Rachel Riley, Rufus Hound, Zoe Ball, Jo Whiley and Got to Dance's Adam Garcia and Kimberly Wyatt.
Over 2000 fundraisers will take part at...
- 2/5/2015
- Digital Spy
'Strictly Come Dancing' professional Natalie Lowe wants to go on 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' The 34-year-old dancer feels she would be great on the ITV reality show - which shows stars living together in a jungle camp in Australia - because she was raised in the country. She told Bang Showbiz: ''Of course I'd do 'I'm A Celebrity'! I'm Australian.'' Although she would be prepared to appear on the programme, the dancing expert - who was paired with 'Bargain Hunt' presenter Tim Wonnacott in the 2014 series - said she would prefer to compete on cooking programme 'Masterchef' because...
- 1/20/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
The People's Strictly for Comic Relief has announced which professional dancers will be taking part in the show.
Natalie Lowe, Janette Manrara, Aljaz Skorjanez, Aliona Vilani, Ian Waite and Robin Windsor have all signed up to perform with members of the public for the four-part series.
The news comes after the BBC unveiled the six people who will be taking part in the show as a reward for their "tireless and selfless work which has helped change so many lives for the better".
They are Phillip Barnett, Trishna Bharadia, Anna Kennedy OBE, Cassidy Little, Heather Parsons and Michael Pattie - although details of which pro will be paired with which contestant have not yet been revealed.
The pros will take their partner behind the scenes on Strictly Come Dancing and immerse them "in the full showbiz experience" before five weeks of dance training to help them prepare to take to the famous Strictly dance floor.
Natalie Lowe, Janette Manrara, Aljaz Skorjanez, Aliona Vilani, Ian Waite and Robin Windsor have all signed up to perform with members of the public for the four-part series.
The news comes after the BBC unveiled the six people who will be taking part in the show as a reward for their "tireless and selfless work which has helped change so many lives for the better".
They are Phillip Barnett, Trishna Bharadia, Anna Kennedy OBE, Cassidy Little, Heather Parsons and Michael Pattie - although details of which pro will be paired with which contestant have not yet been revealed.
The pros will take their partner behind the scenes on Strictly Come Dancing and immerse them "in the full showbiz experience" before five weeks of dance training to help them prepare to take to the famous Strictly dance floor.
- 1/15/2015
- Digital Spy
Sir Bruce Forsyth has made a comeback to Strictly Come Dancing for Children in Need tonight (November 14).
The legendary host made his return to the ballroom alongside Tess Daly, for a competition that paired two teams of professional dancers with juniors.
Team Sparkle was comprised of professionals Tristan MacManus and Aliona Vilani with juniors Daniel and Ella, while pros Anton du Beke and Natalie Lowe danced with juniors Elliot and Mia as Team Glitter.
Both squads received rave reviews from judges, with Bruno Tonioli calling them all "supernovas of ballroom".
"I've missed you more than I thought," Forsyth then quipped.
Even the usually-harsh Craig Revel Horwood added: "I wasn't impressed - and I'll tell you why. I couldn't find one thing wrong with it!"
It came down to a vote from the judges, as Revel Horwood and Tonioli supported Team Sparkle. Darcey Bussell registered her support for Team Glitter.
The...
The legendary host made his return to the ballroom alongside Tess Daly, for a competition that paired two teams of professional dancers with juniors.
Team Sparkle was comprised of professionals Tristan MacManus and Aliona Vilani with juniors Daniel and Ella, while pros Anton du Beke and Natalie Lowe danced with juniors Elliot and Mia as Team Glitter.
Both squads received rave reviews from judges, with Bruno Tonioli calling them all "supernovas of ballroom".
"I've missed you more than I thought," Forsyth then quipped.
Even the usually-harsh Craig Revel Horwood added: "I wasn't impressed - and I'll tell you why. I couldn't find one thing wrong with it!"
It came down to a vote from the judges, as Revel Horwood and Tonioli supported Team Sparkle. Darcey Bussell registered her support for Team Glitter.
The...
- 11/14/2014
- Digital Spy
Sir Bruce Forsyth will return to Strictly Come Dancing on Children in Need tonight.
The special episode - which will see Forsyth reuniting with Tess Daly - focuses on four young ballroom champions taking to the dancefloor.
Team Glitter will see professional dancers Anton du Beke and Natalie Lowe dancing with juniors Elliot and Mia, while Team Sparkle consists of pros Tristan MacManus and Aliona Vilani along with juniors Daniel and Ella.
The two teams will have to impress judges Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli with their performances to 'You Make Me Feel So Young' and 'Happy Feet'.
The team that wins will be rewarded with the Pudsey Glitterball trophy.
Children In Need kicks off tonight (November 14) at 7.30pm on BBC One.
The special episode - which will see Forsyth reuniting with Tess Daly - focuses on four young ballroom champions taking to the dancefloor.
Team Glitter will see professional dancers Anton du Beke and Natalie Lowe dancing with juniors Elliot and Mia, while Team Sparkle consists of pros Tristan MacManus and Aliona Vilani along with juniors Daniel and Ella.
The two teams will have to impress judges Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli with their performances to 'You Make Me Feel So Young' and 'Happy Feet'.
The team that wins will be rewarded with the Pudsey Glitterball trophy.
Children In Need kicks off tonight (November 14) at 7.30pm on BBC One.
- 11/14/2014
- Digital Spy
Tim Wonnacott has been eliminated from 'Strictly Come Dancing' tonight (19.10.14). The antiques expert, 64, has become the latest celebrity to be given the boot from the Ballroom and Latin competition after he and his professional partner Natalie Lowe lost the dance-off against Mark Wright. The 'Bargain Hunt' host and his stunning partner performed their Paso Doble to 'Simply the Best' by Tina Turner but failed to wow the judges with the aggressive routine as Len Goodman, Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood unanimously chose to save the reality TV star and his partner Karen Hauer. Speaking after the...
- 10/19/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Tim Wonnacott and his professional partner Natalie Lowe are the third couple to leave Strictly Come Dancing.
The Bargain Hunt expert and Lowe found themselves in the dance-off alongside Mark Wright and Karen Hauer.
The bottom two acts were decided through a combination of viewer votes and judges' scores.
Wonnacott and Lowe performed their paso doble to Tina Turner's 'Simply the Best', while Wright and Hauer danced a quickstep to 'Tiger Feet' by Mud.
Wright's quickstep originally earned him a score of 29 during yesterday's (October 18) show, while Wonnacott's performance got him a 19.
Judges Craig Revel Horwood and Darcey Bussell both took the decision to save Wright and Hauer, with Bruno Tonioli sealing their fate.
"The white knight won the challenge," Tonioli stated.
Wonnacott said: "It's a great treat to be on a programme like Strictly. For an old geezer like me - who comes along in his 64th year and he's slightly portly,...
The Bargain Hunt expert and Lowe found themselves in the dance-off alongside Mark Wright and Karen Hauer.
The bottom two acts were decided through a combination of viewer votes and judges' scores.
Wonnacott and Lowe performed their paso doble to Tina Turner's 'Simply the Best', while Wright and Hauer danced a quickstep to 'Tiger Feet' by Mud.
Wright's quickstep originally earned him a score of 29 during yesterday's (October 18) show, while Wonnacott's performance got him a 19.
Judges Craig Revel Horwood and Darcey Bussell both took the decision to save Wright and Hauer, with Bruno Tonioli sealing their fate.
"The white knight won the challenge," Tonioli stated.
Wonnacott said: "It's a great treat to be on a programme like Strictly. For an old geezer like me - who comes along in his 64th year and he's slightly portly,...
- 10/19/2014
- Digital Spy
1. Frankie Bridge and Kevin Clifton's Cha Cha: (8-8-8-8) 32
Len: "Your footwork is good."
Darcey: "Really sleek and clean."
2. Mark Wright and Karen Hauer's Quickstep: (7-7-7-8) 29
Bruno: "I saw the fancy Wright white knight!"
Craig: "You've got very flat hands."
3. Judy Murray and Anton du Beke's Tango: (4-6-6-6) 22
Craig: "Amazing isn't the world."
Darcey: "I thought it was a wonderful beginning and wonderful end."
4. Simon Webbe and Kristina Rihanoff's Charleston: (7-8-8-8) 31
Darcey: "I knew there was a star dancer in you!"
Craig: "Finally...some personality."
5. Alison Hammond and Aljaz Skorjanec's Samba: (6-7-7-7) 27
Len: "Full of fun!"
Darcey: "I wanted to be part of that party."
6. Scott Mills and Joanne Clifton's American Smooth: (2-5-4-4) 15
Bruno: "It looked like an American tragedy."
Craig: "You are an exception to the rule that everyone can learn to dance."
7. Steve Backshall...
Len: "Your footwork is good."
Darcey: "Really sleek and clean."
2. Mark Wright and Karen Hauer's Quickstep: (7-7-7-8) 29
Bruno: "I saw the fancy Wright white knight!"
Craig: "You've got very flat hands."
3. Judy Murray and Anton du Beke's Tango: (4-6-6-6) 22
Craig: "Amazing isn't the world."
Darcey: "I thought it was a wonderful beginning and wonderful end."
4. Simon Webbe and Kristina Rihanoff's Charleston: (7-8-8-8) 31
Darcey: "I knew there was a star dancer in you!"
Craig: "Finally...some personality."
5. Alison Hammond and Aljaz Skorjanec's Samba: (6-7-7-7) 27
Len: "Full of fun!"
Darcey: "I wanted to be part of that party."
6. Scott Mills and Joanne Clifton's American Smooth: (2-5-4-4) 15
Bruno: "It looked like an American tragedy."
Craig: "You are an exception to the rule that everyone can learn to dance."
7. Steve Backshall...
- 10/18/2014
- Digital Spy
Tim Wonnacott has been eliminated from 'Strictly Come Dancing' tonight (19.10.14). The antiques expert, 64, has become the latest celebrity to be given the boot from the Ballroom and Latin competition after he and his professional partner Natalie Lowe lost the dance-off against Mark Wright. The 'Bargain Hunt' host and his stunning partner performed their Paso Doble to 'Simply the Best' by Tina Turner but failed to wow the judges with the aggressive routine as Len Goodman, Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood unanimously chose to save the reality TV star and his partner Karen Hauer. Speaking after the...
- 10/16/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Movie Week is over - and so is Jennifer Gibney's time in the competition - but the show must go on with Strictly Come Dancing.
There's no rest for the celebs, who are straight into training for their next tricky routines. But what are they dancing, and which songs are they getting? Read on for all the details...
Alison Hammond & Aljaz Skorjanec
Dance: Samba
Song: 'Bootylicious' - Destiny's Child
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Quickstep
Song: 'We Go Together' from Grease
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Dance: Cha Cha
Song: 'Call Me Maybe' - Carly Rae Jepsen
Jake Wood & Janette Manrara
Dance: Jive
Song: 'All Shook Up' - Elvis Presley
Judy Murray & Anton du Beke
Dance: Tango
Song: 'Jealousy' - Billy Fury
Mark Wright & Karen Hauer
Dance: Quickstep
Song: 'Tiger Feet' - Mud
Pixie Lott & Trent Whiddon
Dance: Rumba
Song: 'Stay With Me' - Sam Smith
Scott Mills...
There's no rest for the celebs, who are straight into training for their next tricky routines. But what are they dancing, and which songs are they getting? Read on for all the details...
Alison Hammond & Aljaz Skorjanec
Dance: Samba
Song: 'Bootylicious' - Destiny's Child
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Quickstep
Song: 'We Go Together' from Grease
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Dance: Cha Cha
Song: 'Call Me Maybe' - Carly Rae Jepsen
Jake Wood & Janette Manrara
Dance: Jive
Song: 'All Shook Up' - Elvis Presley
Judy Murray & Anton du Beke
Dance: Tango
Song: 'Jealousy' - Billy Fury
Mark Wright & Karen Hauer
Dance: Quickstep
Song: 'Tiger Feet' - Mud
Pixie Lott & Trent Whiddon
Dance: Rumba
Song: 'Stay With Me' - Sam Smith
Scott Mills...
- 10/15/2014
- Digital Spy
A staggering 1.6 million people have applied for tickets to see Strictly Come Dancing live at Elstree Studios this year - which means that Digital Spy was ridiculously excited to be asked along to watch Movie Week unfold right before our eyes on Saturday (October 11).
And while we all saw Frankie Bridge's incredible paso, Donny Osmond's phobia of scores under 5 and Jennifer Gibney hanging up her dancing shoes, here's some things you didn't see on BBC One...
1. Wardrobe issues
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman looked absolutely spiffing in their garb on both shows. However, comfortable they were not. Before Strictly went live on Saturday, they both walked out to say hello and wish everyone luck. Well, we say walked. Clauds hobbled erratically all over the dancefloor, tugging at her behind at least 10 times and declaring to the whole of the studio that her (several pairs of) Spanx were chaffing up a storm.
And while we all saw Frankie Bridge's incredible paso, Donny Osmond's phobia of scores under 5 and Jennifer Gibney hanging up her dancing shoes, here's some things you didn't see on BBC One...
1. Wardrobe issues
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman looked absolutely spiffing in their garb on both shows. However, comfortable they were not. Before Strictly went live on Saturday, they both walked out to say hello and wish everyone luck. Well, we say walked. Clauds hobbled erratically all over the dancefloor, tugging at her behind at least 10 times and declaring to the whole of the studio that her (several pairs of) Spanx were chaffing up a storm.
- 10/13/2014
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing might have said goodbye to Gregg Wallace, but there are still 14 celebrities hoping to show their stuff in Movie Week on Saturday (October 11).
Will Jake continue his impressive streak, or will he begin to falter? Can Jennifer bounce back from being in the dance off last week? It remains to be seen, but why not try to guess from the Movie Week songs and dances - we have all the details below...
Alison Hammond & Aljaz Skorjanec
Dance: Jive
Song: 'Footloose' from, erm, Footloose
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Rumba
Song: 'I Don't Want To Miss A Thing' from Armageddon
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Dance: Paso Doble
Song: 'America' from West Side Story
Jake Wood & Janette Manrara
Dance: Waltz
Song: 'The Godfather Waltz' from, you guessed it, The Godfather
Jennifer Gibney & Tristan MacManus
Dance: Foxtrot
Song: 'Mamma Mia' from, yep, Mamma Mia
Judy Murray and Anton du Beke...
Will Jake continue his impressive streak, or will he begin to falter? Can Jennifer bounce back from being in the dance off last week? It remains to be seen, but why not try to guess from the Movie Week songs and dances - we have all the details below...
Alison Hammond & Aljaz Skorjanec
Dance: Jive
Song: 'Footloose' from, erm, Footloose
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Rumba
Song: 'I Don't Want To Miss A Thing' from Armageddon
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Dance: Paso Doble
Song: 'America' from West Side Story
Jake Wood & Janette Manrara
Dance: Waltz
Song: 'The Godfather Waltz' from, you guessed it, The Godfather
Jennifer Gibney & Tristan MacManus
Dance: Foxtrot
Song: 'Mamma Mia' from, yep, Mamma Mia
Judy Murray and Anton du Beke...
- 10/8/2014
- Digital Spy
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