Strictly Come Dancing had another classic Halloween episode this weekend, but of course it was scarier for some of the celebrities than others. But who looks like they might be out of the running and who is creeping closer to that Glitter Ball trophy?
Out of the running: Kirsty Gallacher
Well, this seems particularly cruel. Kirsty had finally started to turn things around last week and was creeping up our rankings… but then her Halloween Charleston went horribly wrong with slips and mistakes and she picked up her lowest score of the series before becoming the first woman to be booted out (she joins the series' other eliminees Iwan Thomas, Anthony Ogogo, Daniel O'Donnell and Ainsley Harriott). Bad luck, Kirsty.
10. Jamelia (⬇3)
It doesn't seem quite fair to have Jamelia at the bottom of the rankings. She's far from the worst dancer in the competition and she's been improving, too, but...
Out of the running: Kirsty Gallacher
Well, this seems particularly cruel. Kirsty had finally started to turn things around last week and was creeping up our rankings… but then her Halloween Charleston went horribly wrong with slips and mistakes and she picked up her lowest score of the series before becoming the first woman to be booted out (she joins the series' other eliminees Iwan Thomas, Anthony Ogogo, Daniel O'Donnell and Ainsley Harriott). Bad luck, Kirsty.
10. Jamelia (⬇3)
It doesn't seem quite fair to have Jamelia at the bottom of the rankings. She's far from the worst dancer in the competition and she's been improving, too, but...
- 2/11/2015
- 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...
- 25/10/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Strictly Come Dancing star Kirsty Gallacher has revealed that she is ready to come out fighting after nearly going home last week.
Kirsty and her professional partner Brendan Cole ended up in the bottom two with Daniel O'Donnell after their paso doble but explained that the disappointment has caused her to come out fighting.
"I feel reinvigorated," she told Mail Online. "I think Jamelia and I were both very similar in that she didn't have a lot of confidence before the dance-off either.
"I need to attack it more - I don't want to go home yet. I was really determined to stay in before the dance-off this week, but now I feel even more so, mainly for my family. They're watching me every weekend."
Kirsty - who split from her husband Paul Sampson this summer - added: "I've been taking the judges' comments on board this week and working on my hands and shaping.
Kirsty and her professional partner Brendan Cole ended up in the bottom two with Daniel O'Donnell after their paso doble but explained that the disappointment has caused her to come out fighting.
"I feel reinvigorated," she told Mail Online. "I think Jamelia and I were both very similar in that she didn't have a lot of confidence before the dance-off either.
"I need to attack it more - I don't want to go home yet. I was really determined to stay in before the dance-off this week, but now I feel even more so, mainly for my family. They're watching me every weekend."
Kirsty - who split from her husband Paul Sampson this summer - added: "I've been taking the judges' comments on board this week and working on my hands and shaping.
- 23/10/2015
- 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...
- 23/10/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Strictly Come Dancing''s Katie Derham topped the leaderboard last weekend with her graceful Vienesse Waltz with professional dance partner Anton du Beke.
The 45-year-old TV newscaster has since reasoned that "some dances just suit us better than others" in her Strictly diary for The Telegraph.
"There's no question that some dances just suit us better than others. Look at Jamelia's Charleston last weekend - an absolute knockout," she wrote.
"On the other hand, Jay came in for a real drubbing for his quickstep, and I know from experience how rotten you feel when you know you could have done better."
Jay McGuiness scored the first 10 in the show with his jive earlier in the series, but last weekend failed to live up to expectations with his mistake-riddled quickstep.
But Derham revealed she has full faith in the Wanted singer, enthusing: "If you're reading this Jay, I don't think...
The 45-year-old TV newscaster has since reasoned that "some dances just suit us better than others" in her Strictly diary for The Telegraph.
"There's no question that some dances just suit us better than others. Look at Jamelia's Charleston last weekend - an absolute knockout," she wrote.
"On the other hand, Jay came in for a real drubbing for his quickstep, and I know from experience how rotten you feel when you know you could have done better."
Jay McGuiness scored the first 10 in the show with his jive earlier in the series, but last weekend failed to live up to expectations with his mistake-riddled quickstep.
But Derham revealed she has full faith in the Wanted singer, enthusing: "If you're reading this Jay, I don't think...
- 22/10/2015
- Digital Spy
Kirsty Gallacher has spoken after surviving her Strictly Come Dancing dance-off against Daniel O'Donnell, saying that Brendan Cole 'needs to shout at her more' if she is to progress.
Speaking on Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two, the presenter said that her dancing partner needs to be stronger with her to help them both do well on the show.
Strictly Come Dancing 2015 winner: We rank the celebrities' chances of topping BBC One's dance-off
Gallacher said: "I think he's [Brendan] going to have to be much stronger with me. He's lovely and he's so kind, but I think he's going to have to shout at me a little bit.
"I don't want to go home yet. I was so grateful to the judges and their comments were lovely… I actually really loved the dance-off. I need to do that in the first dance. I need to attack it more."
Speaking about last week's show,...
Speaking on Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two, the presenter said that her dancing partner needs to be stronger with her to help them both do well on the show.
Strictly Come Dancing 2015 winner: We rank the celebrities' chances of topping BBC One's dance-off
Gallacher said: "I think he's [Brendan] going to have to be much stronger with me. He's lovely and he's so kind, but I think he's going to have to shout at me a little bit.
"I don't want to go home yet. I was so grateful to the judges and their comments were lovely… I actually really loved the dance-off. I need to do that in the first dance. I need to attack it more."
Speaking about last week's show,...
- 21/10/2015
- Digital Spy
Daniel O'Donnell has become the third star to be voted off 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The Irish crooner and his professional partner Kristina Rihanoff are the latest pair to leave the BBC One dance show after failing to impress with their American Smooth to Frank Sinatra's 'Fly Me To The Moon'. Daniel and Kristina lost the dance off to Kirsty Gallacher and Brendan Cole on Sunday (18.10.15). Anthony Ogogo and Iwan Thomas have already been eliminated. Meanwhile, Anton du Beke and Katie Derham topped the leaderboard after wowing the judges on Saturday (17.10.15) with their Viennese Waltz to Elvis Presley's 'If...
- 18/10/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Daniel O'Donnell has admitted that nerves played a big part in his exit from Strictly Come Dancing.
The singer noted that as much as he enjoyed Strictly, there was consistently something in his way when it came to dancing to a choreographed piece.
"I tried, I have to say I tried, but I didn't feel as comfortable as I thought I would before the competition started," he said.
"If I could have sorted my own nerves out, it would have been a tremendous experience for me.
"Really, every Saturday night I was dancing against my nerves – I wasn't competing against anybody!"
O'Donnell added that he forgot everything in the dance-off - "my feet stuck to the floor!" - and that his nerves "didn't allow me to express myself as good as I could".
Every cloud has a silver lining, though, and he concluded that he was glad his nerves didn't...
The singer noted that as much as he enjoyed Strictly, there was consistently something in his way when it came to dancing to a choreographed piece.
"I tried, I have to say I tried, but I didn't feel as comfortable as I thought I would before the competition started," he said.
"If I could have sorted my own nerves out, it would have been a tremendous experience for me.
"Really, every Saturday night I was dancing against my nerves – I wasn't competing against anybody!"
O'Donnell added that he forgot everything in the dance-off - "my feet stuck to the floor!" - and that his nerves "didn't allow me to express myself as good as I could".
Every cloud has a silver lining, though, and he concluded that he was glad his nerves didn't...
- 18/10/2015
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing's Daniel O'Donnell has defended dancing partner Kristina Rihanoff from negativity in the media after leaving the show this evening (October 18).
Rihanoff received negative press after confirming recently that she and ex-Strictly partner Ben Cohen are in a relationship.
Speaking to Digital Spy and others, O'Donnell considered whether Rihanoff's negative coverage affected his own popularity, saying: "Oh, not at all. No. And I think if people knew Kristina and knew the type of person she is – and just the fact of the wonderful work she does for charity."
He added: "I think if that was written about it would give a very balanced view of the good person she is.
"I hope [my wife] Majella and myself, yes, will be able to keep in touch with her and Ben [Cohen] yes."
O'Donnell also said he wasn't at all fazed by the speculation that Kristina was "gutted" to be paired with him,...
Rihanoff received negative press after confirming recently that she and ex-Strictly partner Ben Cohen are in a relationship.
Speaking to Digital Spy and others, O'Donnell considered whether Rihanoff's negative coverage affected his own popularity, saying: "Oh, not at all. No. And I think if people knew Kristina and knew the type of person she is – and just the fact of the wonderful work she does for charity."
He added: "I think if that was written about it would give a very balanced view of the good person she is.
"I hope [my wife] Majella and myself, yes, will be able to keep in touch with her and Ben [Cohen] yes."
O'Donnell also said he wasn't at all fazed by the speculation that Kristina was "gutted" to be paired with him,...
- 18/10/2015
- Digital Spy
Daniel O'Donnell and his professional partner Kristina Rihanoff have become the third couple to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing.
The pair found themselves in the dance-off against Kirsty Gallacher and Brendan Cole, after the judges' scores were combined with the viewers' votes.
Strictly Come Dancing Week Four: All the scores and judges' comments
O'Donnell and Rihanoff performed their American Smooth to Frank Sinatra's 'Fly Me To The Moon', while Gallacher and Cole did their paso doble to U2's 'Beautiful Day'.
Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell and Bruno Tonioli all voted to save Gallacher and Cole, sending O'Donnell and Rihanoff home.
Head judge Len Goodman said he agreed with his fellow judges' decision.
Strictly Come Dancing 2015 live blog: Week Four as it happened
After his elimination, O'Donnell stated that he had "absolutely" enjoyed his time on the show.
"What I have given [to the show], I have received tenfold,...
The pair found themselves in the dance-off against Kirsty Gallacher and Brendan Cole, after the judges' scores were combined with the viewers' votes.
Strictly Come Dancing Week Four: All the scores and judges' comments
O'Donnell and Rihanoff performed their American Smooth to Frank Sinatra's 'Fly Me To The Moon', while Gallacher and Cole did their paso doble to U2's 'Beautiful Day'.
Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell and Bruno Tonioli all voted to save Gallacher and Cole, sending O'Donnell and Rihanoff home.
Head judge Len Goodman said he agreed with his fellow judges' decision.
Strictly Come Dancing 2015 live blog: Week Four as it happened
After his elimination, O'Donnell stated that he had "absolutely" enjoyed his time on the show.
"What I have given [to the show], I have received tenfold,...
- 18/10/2015
- 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...
- 17/10/2015
- Digital Spy
It's another week of Strictly Come Dancing, this episode seeing plenty of strong performances (as well as a few terrible ones), with added chests and swingometers.
Digital Spy had its eyes peeled on Twitter throughout the evening, and rounded up the best reactions.
Gleb's chest got many a chest pumping:
The shirt came off and the internet's very happy!
Thank you @Gleb_Savchenko
pic.twitter.com/bwp0rWJRMl #strictly
— Skint London (@SkintLondon) October 17, 2015
Me when Gleb pulled his shirt off on @bbcstrictly #Strictly #Scd pic.twitter.com/cpdbr9V5DV
— Jón Filipsson (@gaes_elskhugi) October 17, 2015
Gleb is one ab away from looking like Peter Andre in the Mysterious Girl video. #Strictly
— Carolyn Osborne (@caropickles) October 17, 2015
Shirtless Gleb got me like #Strictly pic.twitter.com/x7jPlnAKQ7
— R-pooz (@Yeloop) October 17, 2015
Wish Gleb would put his shirt back on. Said even less than no one, ever #strictly
— Amanda (@deeleya) October 17, 2015
Daughter: Mummmmmmm!
Digital Spy had its eyes peeled on Twitter throughout the evening, and rounded up the best reactions.
Gleb's chest got many a chest pumping:
The shirt came off and the internet's very happy!
Thank you @Gleb_Savchenko
pic.twitter.com/bwp0rWJRMl #strictly
— Skint London (@SkintLondon) October 17, 2015
Me when Gleb pulled his shirt off on @bbcstrictly #Strictly #Scd pic.twitter.com/cpdbr9V5DV
— Jón Filipsson (@gaes_elskhugi) October 17, 2015
Gleb is one ab away from looking like Peter Andre in the Mysterious Girl video. #Strictly
— Carolyn Osborne (@caropickles) October 17, 2015
Shirtless Gleb got me like #Strictly pic.twitter.com/x7jPlnAKQ7
— R-pooz (@Yeloop) October 17, 2015
Wish Gleb would put his shirt back on. Said even less than no one, ever #strictly
— Amanda (@deeleya) October 17, 2015
Daughter: Mummmmmmm!
- 17/10/2015
- Digital Spy
It's another week of Strictly Come Dancing, this episode seeing plenty of strong performances (as well as a few terrible ones), with added chests and swingometers.
Digital Spy had its eyes peeled on Twitter throughout the evening, and rounded up the best reactions.
Gleb's chest got many a chest pumping:
The shirt came off and the internet's very happy!
Thank you @Gleb_Savchenko
pic.twitter.com/bwp0rWJRMl #strictly
— Skint London (@SkintLondon) October 17, 2015
Me when Gleb pulled his shirt off on @bbcstrictly #Strictly #Scd pic.twitter.com/cpdbr9V5DV
— Jón Filipsson (@gaes_elskhugi) October 17, 2015
Gleb is one ab away from looking like Peter Andre in the Mysterious Girl video. #Strictly
— Carolyn Osborne (@caropickles) October 17, 2015
Shirtless Gleb got me like #Strictly pic.twitter.com/x7jPlnAKQ7
— R-pooz (@Yeloop) October 17, 2015
Wish Gleb would put his shirt back on. Said even less than no one, ever #strictly
— Amanda (@deeleya) October 17, 2015
Daughter: Mummmmmmm!
Digital Spy had its eyes peeled on Twitter throughout the evening, and rounded up the best reactions.
Gleb's chest got many a chest pumping:
The shirt came off and the internet's very happy!
Thank you @Gleb_Savchenko
pic.twitter.com/bwp0rWJRMl #strictly
— Skint London (@SkintLondon) October 17, 2015
Me when Gleb pulled his shirt off on @bbcstrictly #Strictly #Scd pic.twitter.com/cpdbr9V5DV
— Jón Filipsson (@gaes_elskhugi) October 17, 2015
Gleb is one ab away from looking like Peter Andre in the Mysterious Girl video. #Strictly
— Carolyn Osborne (@caropickles) October 17, 2015
Shirtless Gleb got me like #Strictly pic.twitter.com/x7jPlnAKQ7
— R-pooz (@Yeloop) October 17, 2015
Wish Gleb would put his shirt back on. Said even less than no one, ever #strictly
— Amanda (@deeleya) October 17, 2015
Daughter: Mummmmmmm!
- 17/10/2015
- 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...
- 17/10/2015
- Digital Spy
Daniel O'Donnell fears Kristina Rihanoff ''might not be alive'' after their dance on 'Strictly Come Dancing' this Saturday (17.10.15). The ballroom partners will be dancing the American Smooth on the live BBC One show and the Irish crooner is very nervous he is going to mess up the lifts and drop Kristina onto the floor. Appearing on BBC Two spin-off show 'It Takes Two', he said: ''There are lifts. And I'm afraid that come Sunday (18.10.15), she might not be alive! But anyway, I will try to keep her safe. It's not about the lift; it's the landing that's the problem! But...
- 16/10/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Daniel O'Donnell has become the third star to be voted off 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The Irish crooner and his professional partner Kristina Rihanoff are the latest pair to leave the BBC One dance show after failing to impress with their American Smooth to Frank Sinatra's 'Fly Me To The Moon'. Daniel and Kristina lost the dance off to Kirsty Gallacher and Brendan Cole on Sunday (18.10.15). Anthony Ogogo and Iwan Thomas have already been eliminated. Meanwhile, Anton du Beke and Katie Derham topped the leaderboard after wowing the judges on Saturday (17.10.15) with their Viennese Waltz to Elvis Presley's 'If...
- 16/10/2015
- 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...
- 14/10/2015
- Digital Spy
Week three of Strictly Come Dancing was movie night, ensuring an array of ridiculous costumes and routines. It also saw its fair share of drama (thanks to Len), and the highest score of the series so far!
Naturally, Twitter had a lot to say, and so Digital Spy rounded up the best reactions of the evening for your pleasure. Enjoy!
The opening number, being movie week, was naturally theatrical:
You'd have to be a dried up piece of crust not to Love #Strictly's wonderful opening to Movie Week. Either that or a Daily Mail reader.
— Lorna Cooper (@Coops_tv) October 10, 2015
Just as well Iwan left. Don't think I could have coped with a rhumba to Chariots of Fire #Scd
— Lily Tomlinson (@lilyvtomlinson) October 10, 2015
How Fab-u-lous was dat opening number on #Strictly
— Rose (@MsRoseCavalier) October 10, 2015
The VTs started to get on peoples' nerves slightly:
Just once I'd like a celebrity to go,...
Naturally, Twitter had a lot to say, and so Digital Spy rounded up the best reactions of the evening for your pleasure. Enjoy!
The opening number, being movie week, was naturally theatrical:
You'd have to be a dried up piece of crust not to Love #Strictly's wonderful opening to Movie Week. Either that or a Daily Mail reader.
— Lorna Cooper (@Coops_tv) October 10, 2015
Just as well Iwan left. Don't think I could have coped with a rhumba to Chariots of Fire #Scd
— Lily Tomlinson (@lilyvtomlinson) October 10, 2015
How Fab-u-lous was dat opening number on #Strictly
— Rose (@MsRoseCavalier) October 10, 2015
The VTs started to get on peoples' nerves slightly:
Just once I'd like a celebrity to go,...
- 10/10/2015
- 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 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...
- 7/10/2015
- Digital Spy
Strictly's Daniel O'Donnell has suggested Kristina Rihanoff probably deserved to be paired with "a young sports star" instead of him.
The 53-year-old Irish crooner is partnered up with professional Russian dancer Rihanoff - who is currently dating former partner and ex-rugby player Ben Cohen - but he told The Sun: "It would have been nice for Kristina to get a young sports star.
"She got me, but she seems happy enough."
On Rihanoff's relationship with Cohen - who's still married to his wife of 13 years Abbie - O'Donnell continued: "None of us can help who you fall in love with."
He was, however, keen to assure that it's "strictly dancing" between the pair, and that his wife Majella "was never threatened" by their coupling.
"I think the three of us could be good friends. It is strictly dancing between Kristina and I," he added.
Controversial Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood...
The 53-year-old Irish crooner is partnered up with professional Russian dancer Rihanoff - who is currently dating former partner and ex-rugby player Ben Cohen - but he told The Sun: "It would have been nice for Kristina to get a young sports star.
"She got me, but she seems happy enough."
On Rihanoff's relationship with Cohen - who's still married to his wife of 13 years Abbie - O'Donnell continued: "None of us can help who you fall in love with."
He was, however, keen to assure that it's "strictly dancing" between the pair, and that his wife Majella "was never threatened" by their coupling.
"I think the three of us could be good friends. It is strictly dancing between Kristina and I," he added.
Controversial Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood...
- 5/10/2015
- 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...
- 3/10/2015
- 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...
- 3/10/2015
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing's Anita Rani made a rather unusual discovery on Countryfile recently, spotting a "rare Russian breed" in the undergrowth.
The presenter was surveying the landscape for wildlife when she stumbled across her Strictly partner Gleb Savchenko.
Strictly Come Dancing: How much do you Really know about the show? Take our quiz to find out
The footage will air on Sunday's (October 4) episode of Countryfile, which starts at 6.15pm on BBC One.
The pair have impressed during the early stages of the show, and Digital Spy has already ranked Rani right at the top of the BBC One ballroom dancing competition.
Elsewhere, Strictly's Kristina Rihanoff was gutted to be paired with Daniel O'Donnell, according to Craig Revel Horwood.
And Alesha Dixon has revealed that she once threw up during a Strictly dress rehearsal... because she was hungover.
Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One this weekend.
The presenter was surveying the landscape for wildlife when she stumbled across her Strictly partner Gleb Savchenko.
Strictly Come Dancing: How much do you Really know about the show? Take our quiz to find out
The footage will air on Sunday's (October 4) episode of Countryfile, which starts at 6.15pm on BBC One.
The pair have impressed during the early stages of the show, and Digital Spy has already ranked Rani right at the top of the BBC One ballroom dancing competition.
Elsewhere, Strictly's Kristina Rihanoff was gutted to be paired with Daniel O'Donnell, according to Craig Revel Horwood.
And Alesha Dixon has revealed that she once threw up during a Strictly dress rehearsal... because she was hungover.
Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One this weekend.
- 3/10/2015
- Digital Spy
Oh dear: there's trouble in Strictly Come Dancing paradise. Judge Craig Revel Horwood has been stirring the pot by suggesting that pro Kristina Rihanoff was "gutted" to be paired with Daniel O'Donnell, while another report suggested that Oti Mabuse thought her celeb Anthony Ogogo was an "arsehole" before they started working together (Anthony's insisted that's not true).
But both of those duos could have had it a lot worse, as these six disastrous partnerships from the past prove:
1. Lynda Bellingham & Darren Bennett (series seven, 2009)
How far did they get? Finished in 13th place
What's the problem? We didn't know it at the time, but Lynda's widower Michael Pattemore revealed in his book My Lynda that she didn't get on with her partner Darren - because he was a "miserable git" who wanted to dance solidly with No Fun Allowed. "Even when they went for a cup of coffee afterwards, she...
But both of those duos could have had it a lot worse, as these six disastrous partnerships from the past prove:
1. Lynda Bellingham & Darren Bennett (series seven, 2009)
How far did they get? Finished in 13th place
What's the problem? We didn't know it at the time, but Lynda's widower Michael Pattemore revealed in his book My Lynda that she didn't get on with her partner Darren - because he was a "miserable git" who wanted to dance solidly with No Fun Allowed. "Even when they went for a cup of coffee afterwards, she...
- 2/10/2015
- Digital Spy
If Strictly Come Dancing wasn't show-stopping enough already, viewers will soon have the chance to watch one of its performances in a brand new format.
BBC One has announced that a new 360-degree video will be made available after the results show airs on Sunday (October 2).
The video will see the show's professional dancers perform a routine, with the 360-degree element enabling viewers to watch it from "every angle imaginable".
The BBC has also suggested that viewers use their own headsets to experience the video as intended. Suggested suppliers are listed here:
Keep your peeled for the first ever #Strictly 360 dance this Sunday! http://t.co/TO0TdRKMkq pic.twitter.com/a9U5ATztd3
— BBC Strictly (@bbcstrictly) October 2, 2015
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Strictly Come Dancing: Check out the full song and dance list for week 2
Elsewhere,...
BBC One has announced that a new 360-degree video will be made available after the results show airs on Sunday (October 2).
The video will see the show's professional dancers perform a routine, with the 360-degree element enabling viewers to watch it from "every angle imaginable".
The BBC has also suggested that viewers use their own headsets to experience the video as intended. Suggested suppliers are listed here:
Keep your peeled for the first ever #Strictly 360 dance this Sunday! http://t.co/TO0TdRKMkq pic.twitter.com/a9U5ATztd3
— BBC Strictly (@bbcstrictly) October 2, 2015
Strictly Come Dancing: How much do you Really know about the show? Take our quiz to find out
Strictly Come Dancing: Check out the full song and dance list for week 2
Elsewhere,...
- 2/10/2015
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing's Kristina Rihanoff was gutted to be paired with Daniel O'Donnell, according to Craig Revel Horwood.
Speaking to the Daily Star, the judge made reference to Rihanoff's relationships with previous celebrity in past years of the show.
"When she got paired with [O'Donnell], I think she was gutted!" Horwood said. "But it was rather obvious she wasn't going to get a hot, young celeb after everything that has happened.
"It's natural to fall in love with your dance partner when you're spending so much time together, and Kristina's managed a few times! But somehow I don't think that will be the case this time around."
Rihanoff, who dated retired boxer Joe Calzaghe after they were paired up in 2009, recently confirmed that she and ex-rugby player Ben Cohen are in a relationship.
"We are in a committed relationship, and of course, part of that involves love," she said at the time.
Speaking to the Daily Star, the judge made reference to Rihanoff's relationships with previous celebrity in past years of the show.
"When she got paired with [O'Donnell], I think she was gutted!" Horwood said. "But it was rather obvious she wasn't going to get a hot, young celeb after everything that has happened.
"It's natural to fall in love with your dance partner when you're spending so much time together, and Kristina's managed a few times! But somehow I don't think that will be the case this time around."
Rihanoff, who dated retired boxer Joe Calzaghe after they were paired up in 2009, recently confirmed that she and ex-rugby player Ben Cohen are in a relationship.
"We are in a committed relationship, and of course, part of that involves love," she said at the time.
- 30/9/2015
- 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...
- 29/9/2015
- Digital Spy
From the sequin-tastic return of Strictly Come Dancing to the promising prospect of The West Wing and Birds Of A Feather colliding as Rob Lowe and Pauline Quirke star in You, Me and The Apocalypse - pull up an easy chair for Digital Spy's top TV picks for the next seven days.
1. CSI - Tuesday, 10pm on Channel 5
After 15 years and uncountable grisly murders in Las Vegas, the CSI team will say farewell in a feature-length movie. Rejoice as William Petersen is back as Gil Grissom, alongside a host of former faces to solve one last case.
It's not a complete end, as Ted Danson has moved sideways to spinoff show CSI: Cyber, but it should be a tough act to follow.
2. You, Me and the Apocalypse - Wednesday, 9pm on Sky1
Like a TV supergroup, this needs to be seen purely because of the eye-rubbingly impressive cast. The West Wing...
1. CSI - Tuesday, 10pm on Channel 5
After 15 years and uncountable grisly murders in Las Vegas, the CSI team will say farewell in a feature-length movie. Rejoice as William Petersen is back as Gil Grissom, alongside a host of former faces to solve one last case.
It's not a complete end, as Ted Danson has moved sideways to spinoff show CSI: Cyber, but it should be a tough act to follow.
2. You, Me and the Apocalypse - Wednesday, 9pm on Sky1
Like a TV supergroup, this needs to be seen purely because of the eye-rubbingly impressive cast. The West Wing...
- 27/9/2015
- 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...
- 26/9/2015
- Digital Spy
Hoorah! Strictly Come Dancing has returned to our screens for another few months of celebrities making fools out of themselves braving the dance world. The first six stars took to the platform tonight (September 25) and here are their performances, plus what the judges said:
1. Kellie Bright and Kevin Clifton's Tango: 6-7-7-7 = 27
Craig: "I thought that was absolutely marvelous."
Len: "Just right, Kellie Bright… First dance, first night, it's fantastic".
2. Anthony Ogogo and Otlile Mabuse's Jive: 4-5-6-6 = 21
Bruno: "Wonderfully enthusiastic, wonderfully enthusiastic… you've done very well."
Len: "It had plenty of attack and plenty of attitude… well done on your Jive, terrific."
3. Helen George and Aljaz Skorjanec's Waltz: 7-7-7-8 = 29
Darcey: "You were able to give such a feeling to the dance… there were glimmers of Ginger Rogers there."
Len: "Hold me upside down and smack my bottom! I can't believe it's only week one…...
1. Kellie Bright and Kevin Clifton's Tango: 6-7-7-7 = 27
Craig: "I thought that was absolutely marvelous."
Len: "Just right, Kellie Bright… First dance, first night, it's fantastic".
2. Anthony Ogogo and Otlile Mabuse's Jive: 4-5-6-6 = 21
Bruno: "Wonderfully enthusiastic, wonderfully enthusiastic… you've done very well."
Len: "It had plenty of attack and plenty of attitude… well done on your Jive, terrific."
3. Helen George and Aljaz Skorjanec's Waltz: 7-7-7-8 = 29
Darcey: "You were able to give such a feeling to the dance… there were glimmers of Ginger Rogers there."
Len: "Hold me upside down and smack my bottom! I can't believe it's only week one…...
- 25/9/2015
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing 2015 is finally off and running – with six brave and bold celebrities gracing the dancefloor for the first time tonight (September 25).
While there is no elimination this week, Twitter definitely rendered its verdict on the likes of Kellie Bright, Helen George and Anthony Ogogo in the tweets below:
1. Kellie & Kevin's Tango
Kellie & Kevin have really got us going with their Tango, but did they 'bright'en up the dance floor? #Strictly pic.twitter.com/2LtSZKLDW4
— BBC Strictly (@bbcstrictly) September 25, 2015
Ahhhh Strictly is back!!! Kellie and Kevin did amazing for their first dance!!
— Lara (@lara_barratt) September 25, 2015
#Strictly Wow Kellie!!!!! @kelliebright76
— Elizabeth (@Keepdown429) September 25, 2015
"Just right, Kellie Bright!" Love Len #strictly #eastenders #scd
— Susan Hill (@SuseHill) September 25, 2015
That was a pretty good start: the Tango ain't an easy one, and it wasn't even trad tango music. Nice one, Kellie! #Strictly
— Kate Johnson (@K8JohnsonAuthor) September 25, 2015
Well done Kellie & Kevin!! What...
While there is no elimination this week, Twitter definitely rendered its verdict on the likes of Kellie Bright, Helen George and Anthony Ogogo in the tweets below:
1. Kellie & Kevin's Tango
Kellie & Kevin have really got us going with their Tango, but did they 'bright'en up the dance floor? #Strictly pic.twitter.com/2LtSZKLDW4
— BBC Strictly (@bbcstrictly) September 25, 2015
Ahhhh Strictly is back!!! Kellie and Kevin did amazing for their first dance!!
— Lara (@lara_barratt) September 25, 2015
#Strictly Wow Kellie!!!!! @kelliebright76
— Elizabeth (@Keepdown429) September 25, 2015
"Just right, Kellie Bright!" Love Len #strictly #eastenders #scd
— Susan Hill (@SuseHill) September 25, 2015
That was a pretty good start: the Tango ain't an easy one, and it wasn't even trad tango music. Nice one, Kellie! #Strictly
— Kate Johnson (@K8JohnsonAuthor) September 25, 2015
Well done Kellie & Kevin!! What...
- 25/9/2015
- Digital Spy
It doesn't seem long ago that Caroline Flack was lifting last year's Glitterball, but here we are at the first Strictly Come Dancing live show of 2015.
Six couples will be hitting the dancefloor tonight to shake and shimmy and hope that they don't trip up on their first appearance.
Join Digital Spy back here at 9pm as we talk sequins, fake tan and fancy footwork.
22:00So that's it for tonight. We'll be back on Saturday (September 26) at 6.15pm to see what the other couples have got!
21:59So, there was the first glimpse of all the other couples who will be dancing tomorrow night...Jeremy Vine's facial expressions look like they're going to be incredible to watch!
21:57So currently Helen & Aljaz are top of the leaderboard, with Pasha and Carol at the bottom, but there's still another nine couples to come.
21:55Scores are in for Anita:...
Six couples will be hitting the dancefloor tonight to shake and shimmy and hope that they don't trip up on their first appearance.
Join Digital Spy back here at 9pm as we talk sequins, fake tan and fancy footwork.
22:00So that's it for tonight. We'll be back on Saturday (September 26) at 6.15pm to see what the other couples have got!
21:59So, there was the first glimpse of all the other couples who will be dancing tomorrow night...Jeremy Vine's facial expressions look like they're going to be incredible to watch!
21:57So currently Helen & Aljaz are top of the leaderboard, with Pasha and Carol at the bottom, but there's still another nine couples to come.
21:55Scores are in for Anita:...
- 25/9/2015
- 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.
- 22/9/2015
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing pro Kristina Rihanoff has confirmed that she and former dance partner Ben Cohen are in a relationship, and described it as a "work in progress".
Russian dancer Rihanoff was paired up with ex-rugby player Cohen - who has been married to Abby Cohen since 2003 - during 2013's BBC One ballroom dancing competition.
Speaking to The Sun about their long-rumoured romance, Rihanoff said: "We are in a committed relationship, and of course, part of that involves love.
"We're constantly together - either at my place or his. We're still very new so there's much more left to grow hopefully. It's a work in progress."
But the performer has vehemently denied that she was responsible for Cohen's marriage breakdown, continuing: "Ben's said it many times and I'll say it again - I wasn't involved in the breaking up of his marriage.
"Lots of relationships start because you're attracted to someone.
Russian dancer Rihanoff was paired up with ex-rugby player Cohen - who has been married to Abby Cohen since 2003 - during 2013's BBC One ballroom dancing competition.
Speaking to The Sun about their long-rumoured romance, Rihanoff said: "We are in a committed relationship, and of course, part of that involves love.
"We're constantly together - either at my place or his. We're still very new so there's much more left to grow hopefully. It's a work in progress."
But the performer has vehemently denied that she was responsible for Cohen's marriage breakdown, continuing: "Ben's said it many times and I'll say it again - I wasn't involved in the breaking up of his marriage.
"Lots of relationships start because you're attracted to someone.
- 21/9/2015
- Digital Spy
Daniel O'Donnell's wife Majella is "delighted" that her husband has been paired with Kristina Rihanoff on Strictly Come Dancing.
Majella met the dancer ahead of Saturday's launch show and spoke to the Sunday World about the pairing.
"As far as I know, Kristina is very happy in her current relationship as we are in ours," said Majella.
"I found her to be a lovely girl and I'm delighted that she's working with Daniel because she's a fantastic choreographer who'll bring the best out in him."
Rihanoff has previously dated Joe Calzaghe, who she danced with on Strictly in 2009 - they broke up amicably in 2013.
She's currently believed to be dating Ben Cohen, who she partnered on the show in 2013 after her split from Calzaghe, and recently hit back at critics on Twitter in the wake of the reports.
Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One on Friday, September 25 and Saturday,...
Majella met the dancer ahead of Saturday's launch show and spoke to the Sunday World about the pairing.
"As far as I know, Kristina is very happy in her current relationship as we are in ours," said Majella.
"I found her to be a lovely girl and I'm delighted that she's working with Daniel because she's a fantastic choreographer who'll bring the best out in him."
Rihanoff has previously dated Joe Calzaghe, who she danced with on Strictly in 2009 - they broke up amicably in 2013.
She's currently believed to be dating Ben Cohen, who she partnered on the show in 2013 after her split from Calzaghe, and recently hit back at critics on Twitter in the wake of the reports.
Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One on Friday, September 25 and Saturday,...
- 8/9/2015
- 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,...
- 5/9/2015
- Digital Spy
Olé! Peter Andre, Kellie Bright and Ainsley Harriott take part in a streetlight samba for Strictly Come Dancing's latest teaser.
This year's Strictly celebrities look like they are having a ball as they two-step and rumba through a colourful city block.
Strictly Come Dancing: Who's whipping their top off? Who's throwing up with nerves? 18 secrets from the stars
Strictly Come Dancing star Peter Andre brushes off Simon Cowell jibe: 'He loves us really'
The pressure is really on for the latest crop of contestants now that they're less than 24 hours away from showtime.
Joining the aforementioned trio this series are presenter Anita Rani, boxer Anthony Ogogo, weather expert Carol Kirkwood, singer Daniel O'Donnell, ex-Coronation Street favourite Georgia May Foote and Call the Midwife's Helen George.
Strictly Come Dancing: Will Daniel O'Donnell's huge fanbase help him win?
Kellie Bright on mixing Strictly Come Dancing and...
This year's Strictly celebrities look like they are having a ball as they two-step and rumba through a colourful city block.
Strictly Come Dancing: Who's whipping their top off? Who's throwing up with nerves? 18 secrets from the stars
Strictly Come Dancing star Peter Andre brushes off Simon Cowell jibe: 'He loves us really'
The pressure is really on for the latest crop of contestants now that they're less than 24 hours away from showtime.
Joining the aforementioned trio this series are presenter Anita Rani, boxer Anthony Ogogo, weather expert Carol Kirkwood, singer Daniel O'Donnell, ex-Coronation Street favourite Georgia May Foote and Call the Midwife's Helen George.
Strictly Come Dancing: Will Daniel O'Donnell's huge fanbase help him win?
Kellie Bright on mixing Strictly Come Dancing and...
- 4/9/2015
- Digital Spy
Daniel O'Donnell has been partnered with Kristina Rihanoff on 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The 53-year-old crooner - who is a devout Catholic - was reportedly paired with the professional dancer nicknamed the Siberian Siren during Wednesday's (02.09.15) pre-recording of the pairing show in a bid to break the ''Strictly curse''. Kristina is currently in a relationship with retired rugby star Ben Cohen, who split from his wife Abby after it was claimed he'd had an affair with his professional partner on the 2013 series of the BBC dance contest. And the blonde beauty also previously dated her 2009 partner Joe Calzaghe - who dumped...
- 4/9/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Strictly Come Dancing hopeful Daniel O'Donnell has admitted that he doesn't think his huge fanbase will be enough to get him to the Glitter Ball trophy.
The 53-year-old explained that at some point the quality of his dancing will become more important than his big group of devotees.
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"I hope they'll keep me a while," he said. "But I think the dancing wins out in the end. Even though you've had people that have been fun and people that we like for their personalities, I think as the weeks go on the standard of the dancing of the celebrities raises so much."
It certainly seems like O'Donnell will need his fans' support at first as he admitted that he's been struggling to pick up the steps.
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The 53-year-old explained that at some point the quality of his dancing will become more important than his big group of devotees.
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"I hope they'll keep me a while," he said. "But I think the dancing wins out in the end. Even though you've had people that have been fun and people that we like for their personalities, I think as the weeks go on the standard of the dancing of the celebrities raises so much."
It certainly seems like O'Donnell will need his fans' support at first as he admitted that he's been struggling to pick up the steps.
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- 4/9/2015
- Digital Spy
With the Strictly Come Dancing launch show just around the corner, it was time for a little trip to the studios to meet the lucky (or unlucky) stars taking to the ballroom this year. Jeremy Vine was busy on the radio so couldn't be there, but we still managed to wangle plenty of secrets out of the celebs...
1. Don't expect Peter Andre to be whipping his shirt off immediately.
"I reckon I'm going to last ages. I do. I mean, the girls look awesome – all of the girls look awesome. But the guys, you've got a professional runner, you've got a boxer… Iwan's going to be first. He looks good, you know."
2. Jamelia's daughters don't even recognise her anymore.
"You become obsessed with it. Literally, this weekend I was washing up and dancing. My daughters were like, 'Mummy, what are you doing?' and I was like, 'I'm not your mummy anymore.
1. Don't expect Peter Andre to be whipping his shirt off immediately.
"I reckon I'm going to last ages. I do. I mean, the girls look awesome – all of the girls look awesome. But the guys, you've got a professional runner, you've got a boxer… Iwan's going to be first. He looks good, you know."
2. Jamelia's daughters don't even recognise her anymore.
"You become obsessed with it. Literally, this weekend I was washing up and dancing. My daughters were like, 'Mummy, what are you doing?' and I was like, 'I'm not your mummy anymore.
- 3/9/2015
- Digital Spy
Daniel O'Donnell has admitted remembering his dance steps is going to be the biggest challenge for him as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing.
The 53-year-old singer said that there isn't much choreography to memorise in his shows, so he hopes he can keep up.
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"When I dance on stage during my shows, I am never on the same spot two nights in a row so I obviously have to be a little bit more choreographed for Strictly and remember to be at the right place at the right time.
"I just hope I can remember everything and keep the energy up."
He's confident he has the whole of Ireland supporting him, and said he's a competitive person and wants to lift the coveted glitter ball trophy.
"I want to win at golf and I...
The 53-year-old singer said that there isn't much choreography to memorise in his shows, so he hopes he can keep up.
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"When I dance on stage during my shows, I am never on the same spot two nights in a row so I obviously have to be a little bit more choreographed for Strictly and remember to be at the right place at the right time.
"I just hope I can remember everything and keep the energy up."
He's confident he has the whole of Ireland supporting him, and said he's a competitive person and wants to lift the coveted glitter ball trophy.
"I want to win at golf and I...
- 1/9/2015
- Digital Spy
We have had our first glimpse of the celebrities of Strictly Come Dancing 2015 all together.
A new video teases the launch show, which takes place on Saturday, September 5.
Strictly Come Dancing 2015 winner: We rank the celebrities' chances of topping BBC One's dance-off
Host Tess Daly teases: "The lights are on, the curtains are open, the floor is shining.
"One thing remains... who will dance with who?"
The launch show will be your first chance to see the celebrities dancing, and will reveal their pairings with the professional dancers.
This year sees Jeremy Vine, Ainsley Harriott, Kellie Bright, Georgia May Foote, Katie Derham, Carol Kirkwood, Peter Andre, Daniel O'Donnell, Anthony Ogogo, Jay McGuiness, Anita Rani, Jamelia, Helen George, Kirsty Gallacher and Iwan Thomas in the lineup.
It's also been confirmed Jess Glynne will perform during the first show.
Strictly Come Dancing's launch show airs on Saturday, September 5 at 7.15pm on BBC One.
A new video teases the launch show, which takes place on Saturday, September 5.
Strictly Come Dancing 2015 winner: We rank the celebrities' chances of topping BBC One's dance-off
Host Tess Daly teases: "The lights are on, the curtains are open, the floor is shining.
"One thing remains... who will dance with who?"
The launch show will be your first chance to see the celebrities dancing, and will reveal their pairings with the professional dancers.
This year sees Jeremy Vine, Ainsley Harriott, Kellie Bright, Georgia May Foote, Katie Derham, Carol Kirkwood, Peter Andre, Daniel O'Donnell, Anthony Ogogo, Jay McGuiness, Anita Rani, Jamelia, Helen George, Kirsty Gallacher and Iwan Thomas in the lineup.
It's also been confirmed Jess Glynne will perform during the first show.
Strictly Come Dancing's launch show airs on Saturday, September 5 at 7.15pm on BBC One.
- 28/8/2015
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing is still months away, but the rumours about which celebrities could be taking part this year are really starting to heat up now - and they've been going since January. So it felt like a good time to start to put together all the speculation we've heard to see if we can figure out who'll be hitting the ballroom in the new series.
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With all the contestants now confirmed, check out the lineup below - and lament what could have been with the rumours that didn't become a reality. Oh well, there's always the Christmas special...
Confirmed
Rumoured
Confirmed contestants
Jeremy Vine
King of the swingometer Jeremy became the first celebrity confirmed for Strictly on August 10.
The...
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With all the contestants now confirmed, check out the lineup below - and lament what could have been with the rumours that didn't become a reality. Oh well, there's always the Christmas special...
Confirmed
Rumoured
Confirmed contestants
Jeremy Vine
King of the swingometer Jeremy became the first celebrity confirmed for Strictly on August 10.
The...
- 28/8/2015
- Digital Spy
Kirsty Gallacher and Iwan Thomas are the final contestants to be announced for the new Strictly Come Dancing series.
The sporty pair were revealed on The One Show today (August 27) on BBC One.
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When asked if she had any dancing experience, Gallacher said: "Not since I was about ten. I used to do loads of ballet and tap… It is very new to a lot of us."
Thomas went on to say that he often likes to try his hand at breakdancing when attending stag-dos, but described himself as a 'dad dancer'.
He also said that his biggest challenge will be controlling himself and dealing with the pressure of the live shows.
Gallacher is best knows for presenting shows such as Gladiators, Sky Sports News and Kirsty's Home Videos, while athlete Thomas found fame as...
The sporty pair were revealed on The One Show today (August 27) on BBC One.
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When asked if she had any dancing experience, Gallacher said: "Not since I was about ten. I used to do loads of ballet and tap… It is very new to a lot of us."
Thomas went on to say that he often likes to try his hand at breakdancing when attending stag-dos, but described himself as a 'dad dancer'.
He also said that his biggest challenge will be controlling himself and dealing with the pressure of the live shows.
Gallacher is best knows for presenting shows such as Gladiators, Sky Sports News and Kirsty's Home Videos, while athlete Thomas found fame as...
- 27/8/2015
- Digital Spy
Call the Midwife actress Helen George is the 13th celebrity confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing.
The 31-year-old star - who plays Nurse Trixie Franklin in the acclaimed BBC One drama - was announced for the lineup at the Edinburgh TV Festival today (August 26) by Controller of BBC One Charlotte Moore.
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"I'm really excited to be joining Strictly," George enthused. "I know it's going to be a challenge and if I'm honest I'm slightly terrified, but I can't wait to get my tan and sequins on!"
She joins Jeremy Vine, Ainsley Harriott, Kellie Bright, Georgia May Foote, Katie Derham, Carol Kirkwood, Peter Andre, Daniel O'Donnell, Anthony Ogogo, Jay McGuiness, Anita Rani and Jamelia in the glittering lineup.
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The 31-year-old star - who plays Nurse Trixie Franklin in the acclaimed BBC One drama - was announced for the lineup at the Edinburgh TV Festival today (August 26) by Controller of BBC One Charlotte Moore.
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"I'm really excited to be joining Strictly," George enthused. "I know it's going to be a challenge and if I'm honest I'm slightly terrified, but I can't wait to get my tan and sequins on!"
She joins Jeremy Vine, Ainsley Harriott, Kellie Bright, Georgia May Foote, Katie Derham, Carol Kirkwood, Peter Andre, Daniel O'Donnell, Anthony Ogogo, Jay McGuiness, Anita Rani and Jamelia in the glittering lineup.
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- 26/8/2015
- Digital Spy
Jamelia has become the 12th celebrity to be confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing.
The 'Superstar' singer and Loose Women panellist will attempt to prove her chops in the ballroom when the show returns this autumn.
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"My girls are huge fans of Strictly, but when I told them I was doing it they laughed as they know that dancing is not my forté!" Jamelia joked.
"The girls are amazing dancers though, so I definitely want to learn a new skill so that I'll be able to give them a run for their money - and end them teasing me once and for all!"
Jamelia's job on Strictly was announced by the BBC's director of television Danny Cohen ahead of the Edinburgh TV Festival.
She'll be battling it out for the Glitter Ball trophy with her fellow contestants Jeremy Vine,...
The 'Superstar' singer and Loose Women panellist will attempt to prove her chops in the ballroom when the show returns this autumn.
Strictly Come Dancing 2015 winner: We rank the celebrities' chances of topping BBC One's dance-off
"My girls are huge fans of Strictly, but when I told them I was doing it they laughed as they know that dancing is not my forté!" Jamelia joked.
"The girls are amazing dancers though, so I definitely want to learn a new skill so that I'll be able to give them a run for their money - and end them teasing me once and for all!"
Jamelia's job on Strictly was announced by the BBC's director of television Danny Cohen ahead of the Edinburgh TV Festival.
She'll be battling it out for the Glitter Ball trophy with her fellow contestants Jeremy Vine,...
- 25/8/2015
- Digital Spy
Anita Rani is the latest star to join Strictly Come Dancing.
The television and radio presenter is the 11th celebrity to join 2015's series, with the news being announced during tonight's The One Show.
Strictly Come Dancing 2015 lineup rumours: Which celebrities could take part this year?
Rani said: "So many elements of Strictly terrify me but I shall try and think #BeyonceAlwaysOnBeat as I hit the dance floor.
"I'm so excited to indulge that fantasy and hopefully learn some mean moves in the process. Let's get our groove on!"
Rani has presented on shows such as Watchdog, Countryfile and The One Show.
Ready to give #Strictly some welly it's @BBCCountryfile and #theoneshow presenter @itsanitarani!
https://t.co/4rOCOvJBFH
— BBC Strictly (@bbcstrictly) August 24, 2015
She was also part of the BBC's Royal Wedding presenting team in 2011.
News of Rani's participation follows the announcement earlier today that former The Wanted member Jay McGuiness...
The television and radio presenter is the 11th celebrity to join 2015's series, with the news being announced during tonight's The One Show.
Strictly Come Dancing 2015 lineup rumours: Which celebrities could take part this year?
Rani said: "So many elements of Strictly terrify me but I shall try and think #BeyonceAlwaysOnBeat as I hit the dance floor.
"I'm so excited to indulge that fantasy and hopefully learn some mean moves in the process. Let's get our groove on!"
Rani has presented on shows such as Watchdog, Countryfile and The One Show.
Ready to give #Strictly some welly it's @BBCCountryfile and #theoneshow presenter @itsanitarani!
https://t.co/4rOCOvJBFH
— BBC Strictly (@bbcstrictly) August 24, 2015
She was also part of the BBC's Royal Wedding presenting team in 2011.
News of Rani's participation follows the announcement earlier today that former The Wanted member Jay McGuiness...
- 24/8/2015
- Digital Spy
The Wanted's Jay McGuiness has only just been announced for Strictly Come Dancing but we won't have to wait long to find out who will be joining him.
The show's communications manager Chris McCluskey has revealed that the next star for this year's show will be unveiled tonight (August 24) on BBC One's The One Show.
Let's have another one! Next @bbcstrictly celeb will be confirmed Tonight on The One Show - from 7pm on @BBCOne http://t.co/TOv31XJAn4
— Chris McCluskey (@chris_maccc) August 24, 2015
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Alex Jones is joined by guest presenter Richard Blackwood on tonight's show, which airs for half an hour from 7pm. Sanjeev Bhaskar, Dan Snow and Anita Rani are on the sofa.
McGuiness was the tenth celebrity to join 2015's series,...
The show's communications manager Chris McCluskey has revealed that the next star for this year's show will be unveiled tonight (August 24) on BBC One's The One Show.
Let's have another one! Next @bbcstrictly celeb will be confirmed Tonight on The One Show - from 7pm on @BBCOne http://t.co/TOv31XJAn4
— Chris McCluskey (@chris_maccc) August 24, 2015
Strictly Come Dancing 2015 lineup rumours: Which celebrities could take part this year?
Strictly Come Dancing 2015 winner: We rank the celebrities' chances of topping BBC One's dance-off
Alex Jones is joined by guest presenter Richard Blackwood on tonight's show, which airs for half an hour from 7pm. Sanjeev Bhaskar, Dan Snow and Anita Rani are on the sofa.
McGuiness was the tenth celebrity to join 2015's series,...
- 24/8/2015
- Digital Spy
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