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Old 31-08-2016, 17:10
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Now we have our first musical performance.

He's back and bigger than ever this year with a number one album already under his belt. Singing his new single, the aptly titled Dance, please welcome former Back To The Ballroom alumni Rick Astley!
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Old 31-08-2016, 17:15
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It’s now time to pair up three of our male celebrities - James Morrison, David Gandy and Justin Fletcher!

James Morrison
“Hi, I’m James Morrison and I’m a singer. I’m probably best known for songs like You Give Me Something, and for Broken Strings with Nelly Furtado… I do get that shouted at me quite a lot out on the street! The reason I signed up to do Strictly is just so I can learn to dance with a professional, I just hope I come out of this with some sort of skill!”

David Gandy “Hello, I’m David Gandy and I am a model. I’ve modelled for Marks and Spencer and for Dolce and Gabanna. To be honest, I am pretty terrified of being on Strictly. I’m used to the cameras, but there’s usually only five or six other people in the room - so it will be a bit of a shock in the studio for the first time!”

Justin Fletcher “I’m Justin Fletcher and I pop up now and again on CBeebies! I’ve been on the channel for almost twenty years now and I absolutely love it. It is going to be a bit weird being on prime time TV and doing something completely different to what I’m used to, but I’m excited and can’t wait to get it all started!”


Let's see who our magnificent men will be partnered with.

James, the dancer you'll be giving us something with is... OKSANA PLATERO!

David, you'll be showing off your style with... ALIONA VILANI!

Justin, you'll be presenting your skills with... JOANNE CLIFTON!
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Old 31-08-2016, 17:20
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Now we have a special treat for you.

They won your hearts and your votes and were crowned last series' winners. For the last ever time, please welcome back Jason Orange and Katya Virshilas with their viewer voted favourite dance - their American Smooth to It Had To Be You from When Harry Met Sally!
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Old 31-08-2016, 17:24
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Now we have our final four females - Paula Lane, Steph McGovern, Amanda Mealing and Kelly Holmes!

Paula Lane
“Hi, I’m Paula Lane and I am an actress best known for playing Kylie Platt in Coronation Street for six years. I’d like my partner to be nice and gentle, but also strict if I fall out of line or I’m doing something wrong… The dance I’m most looking forward to is the Charleston; it looks like so much fun and I love all the lifts and tricks you can do in it!”

Steph McGovern “Hello, I am Steph McGovern and I present the business segments on BBC Breakfast. My routine involves getting up at three in the morning and going straight to work. I’m so used to going to bed early because of my early start, but I just don’t know if that’s going to be possible anymore. What have I let myself in for!?”

Amanda Mealing “I am Amanda Mealing and I am probably most famous for playing Connie Beauchamp in Holby City and then Casualty. The thing I’m most looking forward to is showing the audience Amanda. People always come up to me out and about and call me Connie, but I’d like to show them who I am and hopefully learn to dance in the process!”

Kelly Holmes “Hi, I’m Kelly Holmes and I am a retired Olympic athlete. I competed in the 2004 games in Athens and won gold in the 800 and 1500m events. Winning the Olympic games is definitely the highlight of my life, and now I’m moving on to Strictly. I hope Strictly is going to be more of a highlight than a low point in my life!”


Now let's see who our four fantastic females will be dancing with.

Paula, you'll be acting it out with... GIOVANNI PERNICE!

Steph, you'll be having a ball with... BRENDAN COLE!

Amanda, you'll be causing drama with... PASHA KOVALEV!

Which means Kelly, you'll be going the distance with... KEVIN CLIFTON!
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Old 31-08-2016, 17:30
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It's now time for another musical performance.

He's made himself a national treasure, with numerous number one singles and albums to his name. Here with the single You Don't Know Love from his upcoming album, please give it up for Olly Murs!
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Old 31-08-2016, 17:35
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And now we have our final four male celebrities - Ross Kemp, Gino D’Acampo, Noddy Holder and Chris Mears!

Ross Kemp
“Hi, I’m Ross Kemp and I am best known for playing Grant Mitchell in EastEnders. I’ve also presented documentaries and won a BAFTA for my ‘Takes On…’ series. I’ve seen some pretty gruelling sights, both on EastEnders and in my documentaries, but Strictly’s going to be a whole other ball game. It’ll be difficult but I’m ready for it - sequins and all!”

Gino D’Acampo “Hello there, I am Gino D’Acampo and I am a chef. I am often on This Morning showing off my new recipes and my Italian personality! I’m most hoping to impress Bruno out of the four judges, since he knows how brilliant us Italians are at dancing. I hope my partner can keep me in shape and show me how to really groove!”

Noddy Holder “Hi. My name’s Noddy Holder and I was the lead singer and guitarist in the band Slade. I decided to do Strictly to show all these young ones that although we might be a bit older, we’ve still got some moves in us! The dance I’m most afraid of would have to be the Jive; I like to sing my praises but I really don’t think my knees would be able to cope!”

Chris Mears “Hey, I’m Chris Mears and I am an Olympic diver. I recently won a gold medal in the 3m synchro dive at Rio. Winning the gold medal has to be my proudest achievement. When I told my mum I was doing Strictly, the first thing she said was ‘if you win Strictly I’ll be the proudest mum on the planet!’ As if a gold medal wasn’t enough!”


Let's pair our final four men up with their ladies in waiting.

Ross, you'll be taking on dancing with... NATALIE LOWE!

Gino, you'll be cooking up a storm with... JANETTE MANRARA!

Noddy, you'll be aiming for number one with... KAREN CLIFTON!

Which means Chris, you'll be diving in the deep end with... OTI MABUSE!
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Old 31-08-2016, 17:41
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Now it's the moment we've all been waiting for. Our fifteen celebrities and their professional partners will now take to the floor for their first group dance, at the same time! But will it be a sight for sore eyes?

So without further ado, dancing to Lady Gaga's Just Dance, please welcome the class of 2016!
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Old 31-08-2016, 17:44
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And now that all our celebrities have a professional partner, we're going to let them go off and practise.

We'll see you next week where each couple will perform for the first time. Luckily for them, there's no elimination next week, but each couple's scores will be carried over to the following week, when we will unfortunately lose our first pair.

Until then, keep dancing!
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Old 31-08-2016, 17:47
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(I'm waiting to hear back if I've got a job or not, which will determine what day/time the shows will be each week)
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Old 31-08-2016, 17:51
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Alexandra Burke & Aljaz Skorjanec
Amanda Mealing & Pasha Kovalev
Bonnie Tyler & Anton Du Beke
Chris Mears & Oti Mabuse
David Gandy & Aliona Vilani
Dawn O'Porter & Ian Waite
Gino D'Acampo & Janette Manrara
James Morrison & Oksana Platero
Justin Fletcher & Joanne Clifton
Kelly Holmes & Kevin Clifton
Maggie Wheeler & Gorka Marquez
Noddy Holder & Karen Clifton
Paula Lane & Giovanni Pernice
Ross Kemp & Natalie Lowe
Steph McGovern & Brendan Cole
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Old 31-08-2016, 17:59
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Team Alejaz, Bonton, Justanne, Paulovanni and Stendan.

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Old 31-08-2016, 18:17
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Amazing! I love Chris, Ross, Bonnie and noddy! (And back to ballroom of course!)
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Old 31-08-2016, 18:22
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Old 01-09-2016, 07:32
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(I'm waiting to hear back if I've got a job or not, which will determine what day/time the shows will be each week)
I hope you get the job, Stuart
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Old 01-09-2016, 10:17
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brilliant cast cant chose a fave since I love so many!!!! feel free to vote on my game if you want
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Old 01-09-2016, 10:23
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Team Steph and Alexandra!

Looking forward to this series Stuart.
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Old 01-09-2016, 17:13
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Thanks everyone, hope you all enjoy the series
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Old 01-09-2016, 20:34
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The BBC today announced that Strictly Come Dancing companion show Behind The Ballroom would not be returning until "at least" the quarter final stages of the competition.

Last week we reported that Zoe Ball had departed her presenter role on the spin off show due to family commitments. It is now being claimed that the BBC axed the show due to budget cuts and time constraints, as well as Ball's last minute departure.

However, a Strictly Come Dancing spokesman told us "due to budget cuts and difficult time constraints, the BBC have decided to delay the show's transmission until the later stages of the competition. There will now be a much larger emphasis on online training updates and videos, which will be free to view on BBC Three via iPlayer."

He went on to say that Zoe would continue to remain very much part of the Strictly family, interviewing the couples in their training rooms weekly. Strictly Come Dancing's first live show airs on Wednesday evening.


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Old 01-09-2016, 20:42
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• 07/09/16 - Show 1 - 15 Couples - 1 Dance
Cha Cha Cha, Jive, Tango, Waltz

• 14/09/16 - Show 2 - 15 Couples - 1 Dance
Introducing Foxtrot, Salsa

• 21/09/16 - Show 3 - 14 Couples - 1 Dance
Introducing American Smooth, Charleston, Rumba

• 28/09/16 - Show 4 - 13 Couples - 1 Dance - Disney Week
Introducing Quickstep, Samba, Viennese Waltz

• 05/10/16 - Show 5 - 12 Couples - 1 Dance
Introducing Paso Doble

• 12/10/16 - Show 6 - 11 Couples - 1 Dance

• 19/10/16 - Show 7 - 10 Couples - 1 Dance - Blackpool Week
Introducing Argentine Tango

• 26/10/16 - Show 8 - 09 Couples - 1 Dance - Halloween Week

• 02/11/16 - Show 9 - 08 Couples - 1 Dance

• 09/11/16 - Show 10 - 07 Couples - 1 Dance + Swing A Thon

• 16/11/16 - Show 11 - 06 Couples - 1 Dance - History Week

• 23/11/16 - Semi Final - 05 Couples - 2 Dances

• 30/11/16 - Final - Stage 2 - 03 Couples - Viewers' Favourite + Showdance

• 01/12/16 - Final - Stage 2 - 02 Couples - Couples' Favourite
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Old 01-09-2016, 20:48
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I always enjoy all of your series Stuart and am in particular excited about this one as I have so much love for your cast. I can't wait to read it all and wishing you lots of luck in writing it!
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Old 01-09-2016, 20:50
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Looking forward to see how history week plays out...hopefully it doesn't remind me of history classes at school
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Old 01-09-2016, 22:06
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Looking forward to see how history week plays out...hopefully it doesn't remind me of history classes at school
same love the series though so yeah good luck writing it, il support as much as possible but may be tricky in October
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Old 01-09-2016, 22:07
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il support the best I can though Stuart. Thanks for voting on my game BTW they've been added
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Old 02-09-2016, 21:11
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• Alexandra & Aljaz - 3/1
• James & Oksana - 9/2
• Paula & Giovanni - 9/2
• Chris & Oti - 13/2
• Dawn & Ian - 9/1
• David & Aliona - 11/1
• Ross & Natalie - 14/1
• Steph & Brendan - 14/1
• Amanda & Pasha - 17/1
• Maggie & Gorka - 17/1
• Gino & Janette - 21/1
• Kelly & Kevin - 21/1
• Justin & Joanne - 25/1
• Bonnie & Anton - 33/1
• Noddy & Karen - 100/1
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Old 02-09-2016, 21:21
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Who would you bet on?
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