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Old 26-09-2013, 20:05
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Now it's time to meet our first four female celebrities - Natasha Bedingfield, Sue Perkins, Lisa Kudrow and Frida Lyngstad!

Natasha Bedingfield
"Hi I'm Natasha Bedingfield and I'm a singer. I'm probably most famous for my song These Words, which got to number one in the UK. I think I'll do okay on Strictly - if I'm not the first out I'll be very happy, that is my main aim!"

Sue Perkins "Hello, my name is Sue Perkins and I am a comedienne and television presenter, perhaps most known for presenting The Great British Bake Off. I am slightly worried about having to face Craig after each of my dances, but I suppose we all have to..."

Lisa Kudrow "Hi, I'm Lisa Kudrow and I am an American actress most famous for playing Phoebe Buffay in Friends. I have no idea what to expect from Strictly, but hopefully it won't be humiliation!"

Frida Lyngstad "Hello there, my name is Frida Lyngstad and I'm a Swedish singer from the band ABBA. I am really nervous about being on Strictly because I don't know if I still have any musicality in me at all!"


Now it's time for these fabulous four females to meet their magnificent men.

Natasha, you will be making sweet music with... JAMES JORDAN!

Sue, you'll be aiming for star dancer with... ARTEM CHIGVINTSEV!

Lisa, you will be making new Friends with... BRENDAN COLE!

And Frida, you'll be hoping for number one with... PASHA KOVALEV!
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Old 26-09-2013, 20:10
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Now it's time for our first musical guest of the night.

Singing I Will Be There, from her new album, Ketevan, please welcome Katie Melua!
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Old 26-09-2013, 20:15
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Now it's time to meet our first male celebrities - Rick Astley, Jake Humphrey and Robert Lindsay!

Rick Astley
"Hello, I'm Rick Astley and I am a singer, most famous for my 1987 number one hit Never Gonna Give You Up. I'm definitely looking forward to Strictly - everything from the tight shirts to the new choreography and the added sequin!"

Jake Humphrey "Hi, my name is Jake Humphrey, and I am a television presenter, famous for presenting various sports programmes. I'd like to say I'm confident about Strictly, but that would probably be the biggest porky I'll ever tell."

Robert Lindsay "Hello, I'm Robert Lindsay and I am an actor. I'm probably most well known for my roles in Citizen Smith and My Family. I hope I'll be a reasonable dancer, but I don't want to raise my expectations too high before it even starts!"


Now it's time for our first three male celebrities to find out who they will be dancing with.

Rick, you won't be giving up on... ERIN BOAG!

Jake, you will be presenting your skills with... NATALIE LOWE!

And Robert, you'll be having a good laugh with... FLAVIA CACACE!
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Old 26-09-2013, 20:20
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Now it's time for a special treat.

Back to dance their Viennese Waltz to Iris by Goo Goo Dolls, please welcome series one winners, Faye Tozer and Artem Chigvintsev!
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Old 26-09-2013, 20:26
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Now it's time to meet our next fab females - Julie Hesmondhalgh, Karina Bryant and Peaches Geldof!

Julie Hesmondhalgh
"Hi I'm Julie Hesmondhalgh and I'm most famous for playing Hayley Cropper in Coronation Street. I'm really excited for the challenge of Strictly - I know it will be difficult, but I have a big "bring it on" attitude!"

Karina Bryant "Hi, my name is Karina Bryant. I'm probably most famous for winning a Bronze medal at last year's Olympics for the sport of Judo. I'm really nervous, because I've never danced in my life so learning a completely new skill will be hard!"

Peaches Geldof "Hello, I'm Peaches Geldof and I'm a model, but I'm also known for my television work. I have a range of emotions right now - I'm feeling excited but nervous at the same time; hopefully my nerves don't get the better of me!"


Now it's time for our glamorous girls to meet the man of their dreams.

Julie, your dancing Roy will be... VINCENT SIMONE!

Karina, you'll be going for gold with... IAN WAITE!

And Peaches, you'll be striking a pose with... ROBIN WINDSOR!
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Old 26-09-2013, 20:31
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Now we have our next musical guest.

With their track Supersoaker from their brand new album Mechanical Bull, please welcome the one and only Kings Of Leon!
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Old 26-09-2013, 20:35
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And finally we meet our last remaining males - Ronnie O'Sullivan, Brian Cox, Marco Pierre White and David Witts!

Ronnie O'Sullivan
"Hi I'm Ronnie O'Sullivan and I'm a former snooker player. Right now I know that I have two left feet so to potentially become a fantastic dancer is an opportunity I'm really looking forward to!"

Brian Cox "Hello, my name is Brian Cox and I'm a particle Physicist. I'm most famous for presenting several Science shows. I'm thoroughly excited for Strictly - I know the training will be hard but hopefully I'll have the chance to shine (haha) on the dancefloor!"

Marco Pierre White "Hi, my name is Marco Pierre White and I am a chef. I don't really care if I make a fool out of myself on Strictly because I know I'll be trying my hardest just to get the routines right, and hopefully improve in the process."

David Witts "Hello, I'm David Witts, I'm an actor and I'm probably known most for playing Joey Branning on EastEnders. I really am thrilled to be taking part in Strictly, because it's completely out of my comfort zone. I just hope it all goes to plan!"


Now it's time for our four magnificent men to meet their female partners.

Ronnie, you'll be hoping for a good shot with... OLA JORDAN!

Brian, you will be shining on the dancefloor with... KRISTINA RHIANOFF!

Marco, you'll be delivering a treat with... IVETA LUKOSIUTE!

And David, you'll be having a good time with... KATYA VIRSHILAS!
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Old 26-09-2013, 20:40
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And now it's the moment we've all been waiting for. Our fourteen celebrities and professionals will now be taking to the dancefloor for their first group dance... hopefully there will be no casualties!

So without further ado, dancing to Maggie May by Rod Stewart, please welcome the class of 2013!
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Old 26-09-2013, 20:50
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[LIST][*]Brian Cox & Kristina Rhianoff[*]David Witts & Katya Virshilas[*]Frida Lyngstad & Pasha Kovalev[*]Jake Humphrey & Natalie Lowe[*]Julie Hesmondhalgh & Vincent Simone[*]Karina Bryant & Ian Waite[*]Lisa Kudrow & Brendan Cole[*]Marco Pierre White & Iveta Lukosiute[*]Natasha Bedingfield & James Jordan[*]Peaches Geldof & Robin Windsor[*]Rick Astley & Erin Boag[*]Robert Lindsay & Flavia Cacace[*]Ronnie O'Sullivan & Ola Jordan[*]Sue Perkins & Artem Chigvintsev[/LIST]
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Old 26-09-2013, 22:25
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[LIST][*]David & Katya - 5/2[*]Natasha & James - 7/2[*]Jake & Natalie - 5/1[*]Lisa & Brendan - 7/1[*]Peaches & Robin - 10/1[*]Karina & Ian - 12/1[*]Rick & Erin - 12/1[*]Sue & Artem - 15/1[*]Ronnie & Ola - 18/1[*]Brian & Kristina - 20/1[*]Frida & Pasha - 24/1[*]Julie & Vincent - 30/1[*]Robert & Flavia - 34/1[*]Marco & Iveta - 50/1[/LIST]
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Old 27-09-2013, 14:49
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Old 27-09-2013, 18:24
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Cha Cha Cha
[LIST][*]David & Katya[*]Frida & Pasha[*]Julie & Vincent[*]Karina & Ian[*]Marco & Iveta[*]Peaches & Robin[*]Rick & Erin[/LIST]
Waltz
[LIST][*]Brian & Kristina[*]Jake & Natalie[*]Lisa & Brendan[*]Natasha & James[*]Robert & Flavia[*]Ronnie & Ola[*]Sue & Artem[/LIST]
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Old 28-09-2013, 00:16
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Song choices, dress rehearsal pictures and more tweets etc. will be up tomorrow. After the first show, these items will be posted spread over the week.

P.S. the show begins at 5.00pm tomorrow
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Old 28-09-2013, 09:44
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It's show day!
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Old 28-09-2013, 11:29
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Can't wait, David all the way.
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Old 28-09-2013, 11:54
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Cha Cha Cha
[LIST][*]Billy Joel - Uptown Girl[*]Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Want To Have Fun[*]Kylie Minogue - Better The Devil You Know[*]Michael Jackson - Black Or White[*]Pixie Lott - All About Tonight[*]Sugababes - Push The Button[*]Vengaboys - Shalalala[/LIST]
Waltz
[LIST][*]Andy Williams - A Time For Us[*]Celine Dion - Love Is On The Way[*]Faber Drive - When I'm With You[*]Hayley Westenra - Dark Waltz[*]John Mathis - Foolish[*]The Commodores - Three Times A Lady[*]The Eagles - Take It To The Limit[/LIST]
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Old 28-09-2013, 11:55
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Can't wait, David all the way.
Thank you, hope you enjoy
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Old 28-09-2013, 14:24
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@peaches_g

"Currently getting Strictlified. Opening tonight's show... v v nervous!"

@rickastley

"less than 3 hours to go, woop woop!"

@ProfBrianCox

"almost ready to go, really excited but nervous at the same time!"
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Old 28-09-2013, 15:54
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Natasha & James' Waltz

Frida & Pasha's Cha Cha Cha

Rick & Erin's Cha Cha Cha
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Old 28-09-2013, 16:43
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Nice line up - very unusual
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Old 28-09-2013, 16:50
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Nice line up - very unusual
Thank you Tom
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Old 28-09-2013, 16:59
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Its Nearly Showtime!
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Old 28-09-2013, 17:00
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Welcome to Strictly Come Dancing's first live show! Tonight our fourteen couples will take to the floor for the first time, hoping to impress you at home. Without further ado, let's meet the stars of our show...

Pop star Natasha Bedingfield and her dance partner James Jordan!
Snooker veteran Ronnie O'Sullivan and his dance partner Ola Jordan!
From ABBA, Frida Lyngstad and her dance partner Pasha Kovalev!
Particle physicist Brian Cox and his dance partner Kristina Rhianoff!
Comedienne and television presenter Sue Perkins and her dance partner Artem Chigvintsev!
Actor Robert Lindsay and his dance partner Flavia Cacace!
Olympic Judoka Karina Bryant and her dance partner Ian Waite!
Sports presenter Jake Humphrey and his dance partner Natalie Lowe!
Coronation Street actress Julie Hesmondhalgh and her dance partner Vincent Simone!
Chef Marco Pierre White and his dance partner Iveta Lukosiute!
From EastEnders, David Witts and his dance partner Katya Virshilas!
Model and television presenter Peaches Geldof and her dance partner Robin Windsor!
Singer and radio presenter Rick Astley and his dance partner Erin Boag!
And finally, actress Lisa Kudrow and her dance partner Brendan Cole!


First up tonight we have Peaches and Robin!
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Old 28-09-2013, 17:03
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Peaches & Robin

Training

For their first dance, Peaches and Robin will be dancing the Cha Cha Cha. Robin says Peaches is “coming along well” but needs to lose her nerves. Peaches says “I am really excited to be doing Strictly but to be honest, I am absolutely petrified!”

Dance
Cha Cha Cha - Sugababes - Push The Button

Comments
Craig - Eh, your bum was sticking out on various occasions and the hip movement wasn’t as fluid as it could have been, but generally, a fantastic start.
Darcey - I loved this Peaches! I loved the girl band dancing and the posing! A very competent performance.
Len - I tell you something, that certainly pushed my buttons! You do need to try and loosen your hips for the Latin dances, but I loved that!
Bruno - Oh yes Peaches! Passionate, pleasing and provocative! I adored it!

Scores
Craig - 7
Darcey - 7
Len - 7
Bruno - 8

Total - 29/40

"I'm in shock! I'm really pleased with those scores!" Peaches says to Tess.

Next up is Brian and Kristina!
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Old 28-09-2013, 17:07
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Brian & Kristina

Training

Physicist Brian Cox is used to the moonlight, but how will he cope in the Strictly spotlight? He and Kristina have the Waltz this week, and training is going smoothly. Brian is picking up the steps but is struggling to learn the technicalities involved. How will he do?

Dance
Waltz - The Eagles - Take It To The Limit

Comments
Craig - There was no rise and fall, it generally looked clumsy and there was a rather noticeable error. However, for a first attempt it was okay.
Darcey - Oh Brian, it wasn’t as bad as Craig is making out! We can see you’ve worked really hard but perhaps the Waltz just isn’t your dance.
Len - Yes it certainly wasn’t perfect, but wasn’t terrible. Just keep going and try even harder next week.
Bruno - You two looked perfect for each other out there, but Craig’s right, the rise and fall was missing.

Scores
Craig - 4
Darcey - 6
Len - 5
Bruno - 5

Total - 20/40

"Not a bad start if I'm honest" is Brian's response to the judge's scores.

Next to perform is Rick and Erin!
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