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During the launch show, Lauren Oakley received a celebrity partner for the first time, while Neil Jones, Nadiya Bychkova, and Michelle Tsiakkas did not receive a partner. The rest of the pros were paired to a celebrity, including Luba Mushtuk, who did not have a celebrity partner for the last two series. [16] [17] Couples Hogan, Michael (25 November 2023). "Strictly Come Dancing: week 10 – as it happened". The Guardian . Retrieved 26 November 2023.
Who will steal the limelight? Everyone wants to secure their place in next week’s semi-final, so expect show-stopping performances and a magical night of dance on Saturday 2 December from 7.25pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Strictly Voting This series features fifteen celebrity contestants. On 4 August 2023, the first three celebrities announced as participants in the series were Amanda Abbington, Angela Rippon, and Layton Williams. [18] Celebrity contestants continued to be revealed until 11 August 2023, when the full line-up was announced. [19] [20] Angela Rippon-an award-winning journalist, TV presenter, newsreader, and author who's provinganything's possible in your 70s Moss, Molly (17 June 2023). "Strictly It Takes Two confirms Fleur East as new host and Rylan responds to replacement". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 28 June 2023 . Retrieved 20 July 2023.
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Sansome, Jessica; Jobling, Phoebe (16 September 2023). "BBC Strictly Come Dancing 2023: Full list of celebrities and professional partners". Manchester Evening News . Retrieved 17 September 2023. Jody Cundy- a World and Paralympic champion who's "all in" and ready for the full Strictly experience
Hogan, Michael (4 November 2023). "Strictly Come Dancing: week seven – as it happened". The Guardian . Retrieved 4 November 2023. The week of the musicals special has arrived, and it opens with a beautiful My Fair Lady group number from our professional dancers. Our remaining couples will take to the ballroom floor, with more incredible routines inspired by the world of musical theatre. Worst dance: Les Dennis was left stranded at the foot of the scoreboard but I suspect he’ll be popular with the public. Nikita Kana and Zara McDermott also disappointed. Wright, Minnie (22 July 2023). "Amy Dowden won't be in main Strictly line-up amid further cancer diagnosis". Radio Times . Retrieved 22 July 2023.World Champion Latin dancer Katya Jones was born in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. Competing for England, she became World Professional Latin Showdance Champion, three-time World Amateur Latin Champion, and four-time undefeated British National Professional Champion. Katya is also a Strictly Come Dancing champion, having won the series with Joe McFadden in her second year on the show. Some of her other Strictly students include Ed Balls, Nicola Adams, Adam Peaty and most recently footballing legend Tony Adams. Best judges’ comment: Anton briefly forgot the name of head judge Shirley, who was sitting right next to him. Awkz. I also enjoyed Craig commenting on Bobby’s “length of bone” like a Victoria Wood sketch. But comment of the night goes to Motsi: “Ah, another year of Craig being jealous of me.” Movie Week: Nikita Kandaand Gorka Marquez left the competition following a Dance Off with Zara McDermott and Graziano Di Prima I’m surprised, delighted and slightly confused to find myself taking part in Strictly on the basis of ‘you only live once!” he said. “I can’t wait to start learning to dance, but I am slightly worried about my general decrepitude.” She also described the news as a fairy tale, saying: “It still doesn’t feel real that I’m going to be doing Strictly! It’s always been a dream of mine so I guess dreams really do come true!””
Onto the dancefloor itself and viewers can look forward to seeing some of the most talented Latin and Ballroom professional dancers from all across the globe as Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima, Amy Dowden, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Giovanni Pernice, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakkas and Vito Coppola all take to the floor once more, promising viewers an abundance of spectacular routines. Evans, Alex (12 November 2023). "BBC hit with Strictly Come Dancing complaints over Andrea and Virginia Bocelli Remembrance Sunday performance". Examiner Live . Retrieved 12 November 2023. Gorka Marquez began dancing at the age of 12. He represented Spain in the World Latin Championships in 2010 and reached the semi-finals of the 2012 WDSF World Cup. After touring the world with dance show Burn the Floor, Gorka joined Strictly in 2016 and has danced in three finals, with Alexandra Burke in 2017, Maisie Smith in 2020 and most recently with Helen Skelton in 2022. a b Anderton, Joe (17 October 2023). "Strictly songs and dances announced for week 5". Digital Spy . Retrieved 17 October 2023.
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Strictly Come Dancing will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer in Autumn 2023 as the Presenters, Judges, Professional Dancers and much more besides are confirmed for the 21st series of the nation’s favourite dancing show. Our priority has always been to provide the happiest and healthiest home environment for him, and right now that means ending our romantic relationship.
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