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Strictly: Bring On The Ballroom
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Hello and welcome to my all new series, 'Strictly: Bring On The Ballroom'.
I have an exciting new cast of 14 amazing celebrities ready to Quickstep, Charleston or Viennese Waltz their way to lifting the Strictly glitter ball trophy.
The panel, Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli will be there to critique the couples on their dancing and performing skills and as always, they shall mark each and every dance out of 10.
Each week, I shall combine the leaderboard along with your votes at home to decide who stays and who goes.
However, usually the couples on Strictly will get the chance to dance twice before the voting starts but this time, they will only get ONE chance as right from the first week, you shall be voting.
So, I think we only have one more thing to do, that's to reveal our contestants.
I hope you're all strapped in because this is going to be a fun journey.
I have an exciting new cast of 14 amazing celebrities ready to Quickstep, Charleston or Viennese Waltz their way to lifting the Strictly glitter ball trophy.
The panel, Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli will be there to critique the couples on their dancing and performing skills and as always, they shall mark each and every dance out of 10.
Each week, I shall combine the leaderboard along with your votes at home to decide who stays and who goes.
However, usually the couples on Strictly will get the chance to dance twice before the voting starts but this time, they will only get ONE chance as right from the first week, you shall be voting.
So, I think we only have one more thing to do, that's to reveal our contestants.
I hope you're all strapped in because this is going to be a fun journey.
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First up is Comedian Hugh Dennis, Hugh is most famously known for portraying the character of Dad, Pete in the hit BBC series 'Outnumbered' for a whole 7 years. As well as that, the 52 year old has appeared in many famous series such as 'My Hero', 'Mock The Week' and 'Not Going Out' but will his routines be as entertaining as he usually is on our screens?
Next up is TV Presenter Angela Rippon who has been on our screens for nearly 40 years. For years she has presented some of our favourite shows and always provides a smile and a flurry of enjoyment. We hope she will bring out all the stops to give us a magical performance.
The last out of this bunch is Chef Jamie Oliver who is one of the most famous people to grace our dance floor. Jamie might be able to cook up a tasty treat but will he create an amazing performance?
Contestant number 4 is Singer Ellie Goulding, 27 year old Ellie has sang some of the best known songs over the past few years ranging from 'Your Song' to 'Anything Could Happen' to 'How Long Will I Love You' but just how long will the judges and public love her?
Next up is Author Michael Morpurgo who is the oldest celebrity in this years cast. Michael has written a vast variety of children's books that have filled bookshelf after bookshelf. Some of his best known work include 'War Horse' and 'Private Peaceful' but will his creativity and aim for imagination whisk him to the final?
Our third female cast member is Actress Lorna Laidlaw who is best known for playing Mrs Tembe in the hit BBC soap opera 'Doctors', she is also well known for presenting CBeebies series 'Tikkabilla' for nearly 5 years. Will she get the children's votes?
The last of this list is World Superbike Racer Carl Fogarty who is renowned for his fast yet amazing cycling skills which have lead to him achieving some sensational titles. Not only this but he is the latest King Of The Jungle in 'I'm A Celebrity...' but will his dances cause a rumble in the jungle?
Contestant number 8 is Gymnast Nadia Comenci who has won many medals at championships and olympic games across the world. Since then, she has been head judge on BBC series 'Tumble' in which she sat alongside former Strictly winner, Louis Smith. Will she use some of her gymnastic skills in her dancing?
Next up is 'The Wanted' Member Max George who have created some amazing hit singles in the last couple of years. As well as that, he's also landed himself a role in the hit American series 'Glee', this will be his first acting role but will he get some acting training beforehand?
The last in this section is Britain's Got Talent Winner and Dog Trainer Ashleigh Butler, Ashleigh is our youngest cast member being just 19 years old and was made famous in 2012 when along with her pup Pudsey, she won the ITV show. She's also been around the world showing her talent but will she also be talented at dancing too?
Celebrity 11 triumphed the 2012 Olympics with his fantastic skills of speed, it's Mo Farah, Mo has created some of the best times in races over the track over the past 6 years but will he sprint his way to the final?
Our penultimate female celebrity is Actress Sarah Hadland, Sarah is a much loved British actress who is most famous for playing the character of Stevie in the hit series 'Miranda', with Comedy being her preferred genre, will she create laughs and smiles when she hits the dancefloor?
The final male celebrity is Actor Tommy Knight who over the past few years has had some very famous roles in series such as 'Waterloo Road' and 'The Sarah Jane Adventures', will he be able to save himself from the likes of our very own alien, Craig Revel Horwood?
And last but not least is Corrie star Alison King who for 8 years has played the much loved character 'Carla Connor'. Alison has tackled her character through many heartbreaking scenes ranging from the likes of rape to miscarriage and is hoping that her amazing performing skills might win her some points with the viewers.
Michael Morpurgo, 71, Author
Angela Rippon, 70, TV Presenter
Nadia Comenci, 53, Gymnast
Hugh Dennis, 52, Comedian
Lorna Laidlaw, 51, Actress
Carl Fogarty, 49, World Superbike Racer
Sarah Hadland, 43, Actress
Alison King, 41, Corrie Star
Jamie Oliver, 39, Chef
Mo Farah, 31, Gold Medal Winning Runner
Ellie Goulding, 27, Singer
Max George, 26, The Wanted Member
Tommy Knight, 21, Actor
Ashleigh Butler, 19, BGT Winner & Dog Trainer
So who is everyone looking forward to?
Join me in my launch show later this evening but in the meantime please give advice on my cast.
Tonight, we'll pair up all 14 of our celebs with one of our fantastic professional dancers, we'll have a cheeky chat with our judges and see just what's in store in Week 1.
So in our cast we have actors, actresses, TV presenters, Comedians and much more but if we didn't have our professionals, we wouldn't have a couple.
So before we pair them up, here are our professionals performing an amazing dance to a brilliant song from the film 'The Lion King'.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwSKkKrUzUk
Lorna, you're used to creating some drama in a hospital but will you break or recover Craig's broken heart with Anton Du Beke
Ellie, will you be making some sweet music or will it be a one hit wonder with Tristan MacManus
Angela, you've presented everything from Top Gear to The News but will you be hitting the headlines with Robin Windsor
Sarah, we know you can work fantastically with a partner but how will you cope with Kevin Clifton
So we already have four of our lucky ladies paired up and next up will be some of our gents.
However in the meantime with a special performance of Underneath The Tree, please welcome Kelly Clarkson.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EM2Fnp_qnE8
Carl, we've seen the race against talented cyclists and face against Jimmy Bullard but how will you fair with Aliona Vilani
Max, you've had many hits with your band but how many votes will be wanted when you're paired with Karen Hauer
Hugh, you've provided so much entertainment for many years on our screens but just how entertaining will you be with Janette Manrara
Mo, will you get to the end of this race or will you fall at the first hurdle with Kristina Rihanoff
Okay so that's half of our line up already paired up, now time for some more female pairings.
Nadia, will you receive gold, silver, bronze or a 1 from Craig with Aljaz Skorjanec
Alison, we've seen all your usual partners be murdered, arrested or go insane but how will your partner this time cope, it's Pasha Kovalev
Ashleigh, unfortunately this time your partner isn't Pudsey, it's Brendan Cole
Here's our special guest Kelly Clarkson again with her hit favourite Since U Been Gone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7UrFYvl5TE
And finally, it's our last three males
Michael, how many fascinating stories will be told with your partner Natalie Lowe
Tommy, you've wowed audiences with your amazing dramatic talent but will you wow our judges with Joanne Clifton
Jamie, will your dances just be as truly wonderful as your food with Ola Jordan
So there we have it our 14 couples
Alison King & Pasha Kovalev
Angela Rippon & Robin Windsor
Ashleigh Butler & Brendan Cole
Carl Fogarty & Aliona Vilani
Ellie Goulding & Tristan MacManus
Hugh Dennis & Janette Manrara
Jamie Oliver & Ola Jordan
Lorna Laidlaw & Anton Du Beke
Max George & Karen Hauer
Michael Morpurgo & Natalie Lowe
Mo Farah & Kristina Rihanoff
Nadia Comenci & Aljaz Skorjanec
Sarah Hadland & Kevin Clifton
Tommy Knight & Joanne Clifton
Which couples are you most looking forward to seeing?
Len: It'll be nice to see Anton have a partner who isn't collecting their pension! But in all seriousness, I'm looking forward to seeing what Ashleigh & Brendan can come up with because they are both brilliant at choreography.
Who do you think could be the dark horse in the competition?
Darcey: I think a dark horse could be either Mo Farah or Sarah Hadland, I think they'll both put their heads down and concentrate in their training to create a fantastic routine.
Do you think this could be one of the best years we've had in terms of contestants?
Craig: It's not about them being an A* celebrity though darling, if they're a fantastic dancer and famous for being on Benefits Street then so be it.
Could any of these contestants give Caroline Flack a run for her money?
Bruno: Oh yes! They already seem to be enjoying and wiggling those hips when introduced to their partner. I am peeing with excitement!
CHA CHA
Alison & Pasha
Ashleigh & Brendan
Hugh & Janette
Tommy & Joanne
FOXTROT
Jamie & Ola
Michael & Natalie
Sarah & Kevin
JIVE
Ellie & Tristan
Mo & Kristina
Nadia & Aljaz
WALTZ
Angela & Robin
Carl & Aliona
Lorna & Anton
Max & Karen
So there we have it, now it's time for all of our couples to go into training.
But before they do, with one more song and all our couples & judges dancing, it's Kelly Clarkson with Stronger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn676-fLq7I
And Remember
Keeeeppppp Dancing
Are you happy with their pairings?
Two people who've been with Michelle Keegan now with Karen Hauer!
Hope you like who they've been paired with
Thank you! Who's your favourites?
Ashleigh and Nadia.
Quite surprised to see a vote for Nadia!
Must say Lorna & Anton are one of my favourite couples already, even if I am being bias
Good luck with the series!
CHA CHA CHA
Beyonce
Bruno Mars
Kool & The Gang
Robin Thicke (feat T.I & Pharrell Williams)
FOXTROT
Michael Buble
Nat King Cole
Stevie Wonder
JIVE
5 Seconds Of Summer
Elton John
Olly Murs
WALTZ
Bryan Adams
Curtis Stigers
Idina Menzel
Mariah Carey