Veteran “So You Think You Can Dance” choreographer Christopher Scott leads the field with three nominations for the 2019 World Choreography Awards for his work on the reality competition show as well as the feature film “Zombies” and the digital short “Funraise the Musical.”
This year’s Choreo nominations, announced Tuesday, also spotlighted the dance work from the episodic TV shows “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “Code Black” and “Disjointed.” Feature film nominees include Justin Peck for the Jennifer Lawrence thriller “Red Sparrow” and Rob Marshall and John DeLuca for “Mary Poppins Returns.”
The awards recognize choreography produced in 2018 in movies, TV, music video and digital media. Winners will be announced on November 11 at a ceremony at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills.
The Next Frontier of Dance Governance Honor will be presented to Glorya Kaufman, for building the awareness of dance around the...
This year’s Choreo nominations, announced Tuesday, also spotlighted the dance work from the episodic TV shows “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “Code Black” and “Disjointed.” Feature film nominees include Justin Peck for the Jennifer Lawrence thriller “Red Sparrow” and Rob Marshall and John DeLuca for “Mary Poppins Returns.”
The awards recognize choreography produced in 2018 in movies, TV, music video and digital media. Winners will be announced on November 11 at a ceremony at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills.
The Next Frontier of Dance Governance Honor will be presented to Glorya Kaufman, for building the awareness of dance around the...
- 10/2/2019
- by Thom Geier
- The Wrap
Strictly Come Dancing feels like it's ages away, so thank you to the BBC for keeping us going by releasing this photograph of the professional dancers in training.
The pros don't even know who they'll be competing with yet, but they're already hitting the dance studios to keep limber (and pose for pictures, obviously).
The BBC posted the snap on Twitter and pointed out that it's our first glimpse at new pros Otlile Mabuse, Giovanni Pernice and Dancing with the Stars alum Gleb Savchenko.
The photo also shows Ola Jordan looking in good health after she picked up a knee injury during training for Channel 4's The Jump at the end of last year; she later admitted that she feared she might never walk again.
The gang are back together with new pro-dancers @otlile_mabuse @Gleb_Savchenko & @pernicegiovann1#keeeeepdancing pic.twitter.com/kmHXgxYMlV
— BBC Strictly (@bbcstrictly) August 3, 2015
And Kristina Rihanoff...
The pros don't even know who they'll be competing with yet, but they're already hitting the dance studios to keep limber (and pose for pictures, obviously).
The BBC posted the snap on Twitter and pointed out that it's our first glimpse at new pros Otlile Mabuse, Giovanni Pernice and Dancing with the Stars alum Gleb Savchenko.
The photo also shows Ola Jordan looking in good health after she picked up a knee injury during training for Channel 4's The Jump at the end of last year; she later admitted that she feared she might never walk again.
The gang are back together with new pro-dancers @otlile_mabuse @Gleb_Savchenko & @pernicegiovann1#keeeeepdancing pic.twitter.com/kmHXgxYMlV
— BBC Strictly (@bbcstrictly) August 3, 2015
And Kristina Rihanoff...
- 8/4/2015
- Digital Spy
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa Vanderpump isn't done with the ballroom just yet - she wants to take part in Strictly Come Dancing.
Vanderpump was a contestant during 2013's Dancing with the Stars, where she became the second celebrity to be voted off.
In an interview with Lifetime, she said: "I would do [Strictly Come Dancing].
"It's definitely an experience, that's for sure… I saw today on Twitter that my dance partner Gleb Savchenko, who is lovely, is going to England to do Strictly.
"He's gorgeous, people are going to love him."
Savchenko is joined by 2012 Italian champion Giovanni Pernice and eight-time South African Latin-American winner Otlile Mabuse in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.
Iveta Lukosiute and Trent Whiddon won't be returning for this year's competition.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills airs in the UK on Lifetime.
Vanderpump was a contestant during 2013's Dancing with the Stars, where she became the second celebrity to be voted off.
In an interview with Lifetime, she said: "I would do [Strictly Come Dancing].
"It's definitely an experience, that's for sure… I saw today on Twitter that my dance partner Gleb Savchenko, who is lovely, is going to England to do Strictly.
"He's gorgeous, people are going to love him."
Savchenko is joined by 2012 Italian champion Giovanni Pernice and eight-time South African Latin-American winner Otlile Mabuse in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.
Iveta Lukosiute and Trent Whiddon won't be returning for this year's competition.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills airs in the UK on Lifetime.
- 4/27/2015
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing has axed Iveta Lukosiute and Trent Whiddon from the 2015 lineup.
The pair won't return to the ballroom this year, but three new professional dancers will be taking their place.
"I really enjoyed my experience on Strictly Come Dancing," said Lukosiute, who had appeared in the last three series.
"I loved everything about the show, dancers, judges, BBC, celebrities, fans - all of it was a pleasure to be a part of... This year, I will focus more on my dance school in New York City, since I was away so much. However, I will be more than happy to stay involved with the show in the future."
Whiddon said: "I was very happy to be part of last season and very thankful for the opportunity."
Russian-born Gleb Savchenko, 2012 Italian champion Giovanni Pernice and eight-time South African Latin-American champion Otlile Mabuse join the roster for the upcoming new series,...
The pair won't return to the ballroom this year, but three new professional dancers will be taking their place.
"I really enjoyed my experience on Strictly Come Dancing," said Lukosiute, who had appeared in the last three series.
"I loved everything about the show, dancers, judges, BBC, celebrities, fans - all of it was a pleasure to be a part of... This year, I will focus more on my dance school in New York City, since I was away so much. However, I will be more than happy to stay involved with the show in the future."
Whiddon said: "I was very happy to be part of last season and very thankful for the opportunity."
Russian-born Gleb Savchenko, 2012 Italian champion Giovanni Pernice and eight-time South African Latin-American champion Otlile Mabuse join the roster for the upcoming new series,...
- 4/23/2015
- Digital Spy
Jake Wood became the 11th celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing on tonight's show (December 14).
The EastEnders star found himself in the dance-off alongside Mark Wright and Karen Hauer, before the judges decided that it was time for Wood to say goodbye to the competition a week before the final. But was it the right choice?
The majority of Digital Spy readers disagreed with last week's decision to send home Pixie Lott and Trent Whiddon.
Just 38.08% of voters thought that the judges were correct in sending home Lott, while 61.92% believed that she deserved to stay for another week.
The Strictly Come Dancing final airs on Saturday, December 20 at 6.30pm and 8.50pm on BBC One.
The EastEnders star found himself in the dance-off alongside Mark Wright and Karen Hauer, before the judges decided that it was time for Wood to say goodbye to the competition a week before the final. But was it the right choice?
The majority of Digital Spy readers disagreed with last week's decision to send home Pixie Lott and Trent Whiddon.
Just 38.08% of voters thought that the judges were correct in sending home Lott, while 61.92% believed that she deserved to stay for another week.
The Strictly Come Dancing final airs on Saturday, December 20 at 6.30pm and 8.50pm on BBC One.
- 12/14/2014
- Digital Spy
We've reached the penultimate week of Strictly Come Dancing and just five couples remain in the competition. After Pixie Lott and Trent Whiddon sashayed off the dance floor last week, it's safe to say anything could happen in tonight's semi-final.
The remaining celebrities have to impress us and the judges with not one, but two dances, so who will find themselves at the top of the leaderboard in this all-important week?
Join us at 6.50pm for all of the action...
20:28Bye!
20:28So that's it for tonight, remember to leave your predictions in the comments box below and catch the results show tomorrow night at 7.20pm. We'll see you next weekend for the grand final!
20:25Ooh, we are being treated to another montage! Full of moody lighting and emotional talk from the celebrities.
20:24It's going to be a tough one to call, as everybody had good and not-so-good performances,...
The remaining celebrities have to impress us and the judges with not one, but two dances, so who will find themselves at the top of the leaderboard in this all-important week?
Join us at 6.50pm for all of the action...
20:28Bye!
20:28So that's it for tonight, remember to leave your predictions in the comments box below and catch the results show tomorrow night at 7.20pm. We'll see you next weekend for the grand final!
20:25Ooh, we are being treated to another montage! Full of moody lighting and emotional talk from the celebrities.
20:24It's going to be a tough one to call, as everybody had good and not-so-good performances,...
- 12/13/2014
- Digital Spy
Simon Webbe was worried the public would ''hate'' him after he beat Pixie Lott in the 'Strictly Come Dancing' dance-off. The Blue singer and his professional dance partner Kristina Rihanoff found themselves in the bottom two during the quarter-finals on Sunday night's show (07.12.14) against the blonde pop star and her partner Trent Whiddon. 'Strictly' judge Craig Revel Horwood opted to save Pixie and Trent, as did Bruno Tonioli, while Darcey Bussell wanted to save Simon and Kristina. It was then left to head judge Len Goodman, who voted for the Blue singer, meaning he was through to the semi-finals alongside Caroline...
- 12/12/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Pixie Lott has been voted off 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The 23-year-old pop star was among the favourites for this year's show, but her participation was ended after she lost the dance-off against former Blue singer Simon Webbe. Speaking after her exit was confirmed, the blonde beauty reflected: ''It is a shame, I was really looking forward to learning more dances.'' Although Pixie scored 35 points with her cha cha routine on Saturday evening (06.12.14), head judge Len Goodman opted to keep Simon in the competition. However, Pixie - whose professional partner was Trent Whiddon - insisted she didn't blame Len for his ballroom preference.
- 12/7/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Pixie Lott and her professional partner Trent Whiddon have become the tenth couple to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing.
The pair found themselves in the dance-off against Simon Webbe and Kristina Rihanoff, after the judges' overall scores from last night's (December 6) show were combined with the viewers' votes.
Webbe and Rihanoff performed their American Smooth to Michael Bublé's 'Heartache Tonight', before Lott and Whiddon did the cha-cha to the Glee version of 'Love Shack'.
Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli voted to save Lott and Whiddon, but Darcey Bussell wanted to keep Webbe and Rihanoff in the competition, meaning head judge Len Goodman had the deciding vote.
Goodman eventually sent Lott and Whiddon home, explaining: "I have to judge this on this one dance that I have seen - not what has been in the past [or] what my expectations are in the future."
After her elimination, Lott...
The pair found themselves in the dance-off against Simon Webbe and Kristina Rihanoff, after the judges' overall scores from last night's (December 6) show were combined with the viewers' votes.
Webbe and Rihanoff performed their American Smooth to Michael Bublé's 'Heartache Tonight', before Lott and Whiddon did the cha-cha to the Glee version of 'Love Shack'.
Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli voted to save Lott and Whiddon, but Darcey Bussell wanted to keep Webbe and Rihanoff in the competition, meaning head judge Len Goodman had the deciding vote.
Goodman eventually sent Lott and Whiddon home, explaining: "I have to judge this on this one dance that I have seen - not what has been in the past [or] what my expectations are in the future."
After her elimination, Lott...
- 12/7/2014
- Digital Spy
Pixie Lott was the 10th celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing on tonight's show (December 7).
The singer and her professional partner Trent Whiddon found themselves in the bottom two alongside Simon Webbe and Kristina Rihanoff, before the judges decided it was time for Lott to exit the competition. But was it the right decision?
The majority of Digital Spy readers agreed with last week's decision to send home actress Sunetra Sarker and Brendan Cole.
77.98% of voters thought that it was the right time for Sarker to leave, while 22.02% believed she deserved to stay another week.
Strictly Come Dancing continues on December 13 on BBC One at 6.50pm.
The singer and her professional partner Trent Whiddon found themselves in the bottom two alongside Simon Webbe and Kristina Rihanoff, before the judges decided it was time for Lott to exit the competition. But was it the right decision?
The majority of Digital Spy readers agreed with last week's decision to send home actress Sunetra Sarker and Brendan Cole.
77.98% of voters thought that it was the right time for Sarker to leave, while 22.02% believed she deserved to stay another week.
Strictly Come Dancing continues on December 13 on BBC One at 6.50pm.
- 12/7/2014
- Digital Spy
Digital Spy readers have voted Caroline Flack as Strictly's top performer for the second week running.
Flack's Argentine tango with Pasha Kovalev secured more than half of the vote, with 50.69%. The pair placed first on the Strictly leaderboard after their dance and the Waltz-a-thon result, earning 42 points.
In second place is Jake Wood with 21.98% of the DS vote. After his Charleston and waltz with Janette Manrara, he landed joint-third on the leaderboard with 39 points.
Frankie Bridge's salsa and waltz with Kevin Clifton also left her in third place on the leaderboard as well as third in the poll, with 34 points and 8.25% of the Digital Spy result.
Pixie Lott claimed fourth place in the poll with 7.32%. Lott's cha-cha with Trent Whiddon scored 35 points, while the Waltz-a-thon result helped bring her overall score up to 41 and leave her in second place on the leaderboard.
Mark Wright and Karen Hauer's...
Flack's Argentine tango with Pasha Kovalev secured more than half of the vote, with 50.69%. The pair placed first on the Strictly leaderboard after their dance and the Waltz-a-thon result, earning 42 points.
In second place is Jake Wood with 21.98% of the DS vote. After his Charleston and waltz with Janette Manrara, he landed joint-third on the leaderboard with 39 points.
Frankie Bridge's salsa and waltz with Kevin Clifton also left her in third place on the leaderboard as well as third in the poll, with 34 points and 8.25% of the Digital Spy result.
Pixie Lott claimed fourth place in the poll with 7.32%. Lott's cha-cha with Trent Whiddon scored 35 points, while the Waltz-a-thon result helped bring her overall score up to 41 and leave her in second place on the leaderboard.
Mark Wright and Karen Hauer's...
- 12/7/2014
- Digital Spy
Pixie Lott has been voted off 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The 23-year-old pop star was among the favourites for this year's show, but her participation was ended after she lost the dance-off against former Blue singer Simon Webbe. Speaking after her exit was confirmed, the blonde beauty reflected: ''It is a shame, I was really looking forward to learning more dances.'' Although Pixie scored 35 points with her cha cha routine on Saturday evening (06.12.14), head judge Len Goodman opted to keep Simon in the competition. However, Pixie - whose professional partner was Trent Whiddon - insisted she didn't blame Len for his ballroom preference.
- 12/4/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Strictly Come Dancing is getting serious. Now that Sunetra Sarker has left the competition, there are just six celebrities remaining - and just three live shows still to come. It's all to play for, but who will be able to shine this week? To give us a clue, the songs and dances for this week have been unveiled, so read on to find out what you can expect...
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Argentine Tango
Song: 'La Cumparsita' - the traditional version
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Dance: Salsa
Song: 'Work' - Kelly Rowland (Freemasons' remix)
Simon Webbe & Kristina Rihanoff
Dance: American Smooth
Song: 'Heartache Tonight' - Michael Bublé
Mark Wright & Karen Hauer
Dance: Foxtrot
Song: 'L-o-v-e' - Nat King Cole
Jake Wood & Janette Manrara
Dance: Charleston
Song: 'Entry of the Gladiators' - Ken Griffin's Circus Band
Pixie Lott & Trent Whiddon
Dance: Cha Cha
Song: 'Love Shack' - Glee cast...
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Argentine Tango
Song: 'La Cumparsita' - the traditional version
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Dance: Salsa
Song: 'Work' - Kelly Rowland (Freemasons' remix)
Simon Webbe & Kristina Rihanoff
Dance: American Smooth
Song: 'Heartache Tonight' - Michael Bublé
Mark Wright & Karen Hauer
Dance: Foxtrot
Song: 'L-o-v-e' - Nat King Cole
Jake Wood & Janette Manrara
Dance: Charleston
Song: 'Entry of the Gladiators' - Ken Griffin's Circus Band
Pixie Lott & Trent Whiddon
Dance: Cha Cha
Song: 'Love Shack' - Glee cast...
- 12/3/2014
- Digital Spy
Digital Spy readers believe that Caroline Flack gave the strongest performance in yesterday's (November 29) episode of Strictly Come Dancing.
Flack's Charleston with professional partner Pasha Kovalev earned 54.15% of the vote, and also placed her top of the Strictly leaderboard with 39 points.
Strictly Come Dancing: All the scores and pictures from Week 10
This is the second time Flack has topped the reader poll.
After topping last week's poll, Jake Wood came in second with 11.69%. His Argentine Tango with Janette Manrara placed him fifth on the leaderboard with 29 points from the judges.
Frankie Bridge's Jive with Kevin Clifton earned 9.39% of the votes and 36 points from the judges. This places her third in both the poll and leaderboard.
Simon Webbe scored 8.95% of the votes for his Waltz with Kristina Rihanoff. The dance placed him joint-second on the leaderboard with 38 points.
Pixie Lott and Trent Whiddon's Viennese Waltz placed them second on the leaderboard with Webbe,...
Flack's Charleston with professional partner Pasha Kovalev earned 54.15% of the vote, and also placed her top of the Strictly leaderboard with 39 points.
Strictly Come Dancing: All the scores and pictures from Week 10
This is the second time Flack has topped the reader poll.
After topping last week's poll, Jake Wood came in second with 11.69%. His Argentine Tango with Janette Manrara placed him fifth on the leaderboard with 29 points from the judges.
Frankie Bridge's Jive with Kevin Clifton earned 9.39% of the votes and 36 points from the judges. This places her third in both the poll and leaderboard.
Simon Webbe scored 8.95% of the votes for his Waltz with Kristina Rihanoff. The dance placed him joint-second on the leaderboard with 38 points.
Pixie Lott and Trent Whiddon's Viennese Waltz placed them second on the leaderboard with Webbe,...
- 11/30/2014
- Digital Spy
There are just seven celebrities left in Strictly Come Dancing now, so it's about to get even more intense. But at least this week they get to go travelling - alright, not really, but everyone's dances will be inspired by countries around the world. But what does that mean? Well, we have the song and dance list right here so read on to find out...
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Country: Turkey
Dance: Charleston
Song: 'Istanbul' - They Might Be Giants version
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Country: USA
Dance: Jive
Song: 'Surfin' USA' - The Beach Boys
Jake Wood & Janette Manrara
Country: Greece
Dance: Argentine Tango
Song: 'Zorba the Greek'
Mark Wright & Karen Hauer
Country: USA
Dance: Salsa
Song: 'Viva Las Vegas' - Elvis Presley
Pixie Lott & Trent Whiddon
Country: Netherlands
Dance: Viennese Waltz
Song: 'Tulips from Amsterdam' - Max Bygraves
Simon Webbe & Kristina Rihanoff
Country: Austria...
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Country: Turkey
Dance: Charleston
Song: 'Istanbul' - They Might Be Giants version
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Country: USA
Dance: Jive
Song: 'Surfin' USA' - The Beach Boys
Jake Wood & Janette Manrara
Country: Greece
Dance: Argentine Tango
Song: 'Zorba the Greek'
Mark Wright & Karen Hauer
Country: USA
Dance: Salsa
Song: 'Viva Las Vegas' - Elvis Presley
Pixie Lott & Trent Whiddon
Country: Netherlands
Dance: Viennese Waltz
Song: 'Tulips from Amsterdam' - Max Bygraves
Simon Webbe & Kristina Rihanoff
Country: Austria...
- 11/26/2014
- Digital Spy
Digital Spy readers have voted Jake Wood as their favourite Strictly performer in last night's (November 22) show.
The EastEnders star secured 34.64% of votes for his Samba with Janette Manrara. The dance also placed Wood in joint first place on the leaderboard with 38 points.
This is the second time Wood has held first place in the Digital Spy reader poll.
Pixie Lott takes second place in both the poll and Strictly leaderboard. Her Charleston with Trent Whiddon received 16.01% of reader votes and scored 37 points on the night.
Frankie Bridge joined Wood in first place on the leaderboard for her Viennese Waltz with Kevin Clifton, which also placed her third in the DS reader vote with 15.84%.
Caroline Flack's American Smooth with Pasha Kovalev scored 33 points and fourth place on the Strictly leaderboard. It also secured 15.79% of Digital Spy votes, leaving her in fourth position.
Simon Webbe came fifth in the poll...
The EastEnders star secured 34.64% of votes for his Samba with Janette Manrara. The dance also placed Wood in joint first place on the leaderboard with 38 points.
This is the second time Wood has held first place in the Digital Spy reader poll.
Pixie Lott takes second place in both the poll and Strictly leaderboard. Her Charleston with Trent Whiddon received 16.01% of reader votes and scored 37 points on the night.
Frankie Bridge joined Wood in first place on the leaderboard for her Viennese Waltz with Kevin Clifton, which also placed her third in the DS reader vote with 15.84%.
Caroline Flack's American Smooth with Pasha Kovalev scored 33 points and fourth place on the Strictly leaderboard. It also secured 15.79% of Digital Spy votes, leaving her in fourth position.
Simon Webbe came fifth in the poll...
- 11/23/2014
- Digital Spy
She's gone! Judy Murray and Anton du Beke sailed out of the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom last week – and what's more, we're not even in Blackpool any more. Still, the competition is really heating up now, since we're in week nine, so we should be in for some treats tonight.
And, of course, Claudia Winkleman is back to host with Tess Daly (bye, Zoe!) So join us from 7pm when Strictly begins on BBC One, as we bring you all the action from the evening's events...
20:14But that's that from us! What did you think of tonight's show? We had a good time, but hit the comments below to let us know who you loved and loathed. We're getting Barry Manilow tomorrow night - screw the results, we'll be tuning in just for that. Thanks for joining us - keep dancing!
20:13Sure, it's a voting package we're seeing now,...
And, of course, Claudia Winkleman is back to host with Tess Daly (bye, Zoe!) So join us from 7pm when Strictly begins on BBC One, as we bring you all the action from the evening's events...
20:14But that's that from us! What did you think of tonight's show? We had a good time, but hit the comments below to let us know who you loved and loathed. We're getting Barry Manilow tomorrow night - screw the results, we'll be tuning in just for that. Thanks for joining us - keep dancing!
20:13Sure, it's a voting package we're seeing now,...
- 11/22/2014
- Digital Spy
She's gone! Judy Murray and Anton du Beke sailed out of the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom last week – and what's more, we're not even in Blackpool any more. Still, the competition is really heating up now, since we're in week nine, so we should be in for some treats tonight.
And, of course, Claudia Winkleman is back to host with Tess Daly (bye, Zoe!) So join us from 7pm when Strictly begins on BBC One, as we bring you all the action from the evening's events...
20:14But that's that from us! What did you think of tonight's show? We had a good time, but hit the comments below to let us know who you loved and loathed. We're getting Barry Manilow tomorrow night - screw the results, we'll be tuning in just for that. Thanks for joining us - keep dancing!
20:13Sure, it's a voting package we're seeing now,...
And, of course, Claudia Winkleman is back to host with Tess Daly (bye, Zoe!) So join us from 7pm when Strictly begins on BBC One, as we bring you all the action from the evening's events...
20:14But that's that from us! What did you think of tonight's show? We had a good time, but hit the comments below to let us know who you loved and loathed. We're getting Barry Manilow tomorrow night - screw the results, we'll be tuning in just for that. Thanks for joining us - keep dancing!
20:13Sure, it's a voting package we're seeing now,...
- 11/22/2014
- Digital Spy
After the spectacle of Blackpool Week, it's time for the remaining eight dancers to head back to the Strictly Come Dancing dancefloor, with another couple set to leave this weekend.
With little more than half of them remaining, it's never been more important for the celebrities to impress on Saturday night. So read on to find out what your favourite celeb will be dancing - and what song they'll be doing it to...
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: American Smooth
Song: 'Mack the Knife' - Robbie Williams
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Dance: Viennese Waltz
Song: 'What's New Pussycat?' - Tom Jones
Jake Wood & Janette Manrara
Dance: Samba
Song: 'Macarena' - Los Del Rio
Mark Wright & Karen Hauer
Dance: Tango
Song: 'Love Runs Out' - OneRepublic
Pixie Lott & Trent Whiddon
Dance: Charleston
Song: 'Sparkling Diamonds' - Moulin Rouge
Simon Webbe & Kristina Rihanoff
Dance: Salsa
Song: 'Let's Hear...
With little more than half of them remaining, it's never been more important for the celebrities to impress on Saturday night. So read on to find out what your favourite celeb will be dancing - and what song they'll be doing it to...
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: American Smooth
Song: 'Mack the Knife' - Robbie Williams
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Dance: Viennese Waltz
Song: 'What's New Pussycat?' - Tom Jones
Jake Wood & Janette Manrara
Dance: Samba
Song: 'Macarena' - Los Del Rio
Mark Wright & Karen Hauer
Dance: Tango
Song: 'Love Runs Out' - OneRepublic
Pixie Lott & Trent Whiddon
Dance: Charleston
Song: 'Sparkling Diamonds' - Moulin Rouge
Simon Webbe & Kristina Rihanoff
Dance: Salsa
Song: 'Let's Hear...
- 11/19/2014
- Digital Spy
Digital Spy readers have voted Simon Webbe as the strongest dancer in Strictly Come Dancing's Blackpool Week.
Webbe and professional partner Kristina Rihanoff received 29.18% of votes for their Argentine Tango, which placed them joint top of the leaderboard with 38 points.
Over 3,000 DS readers took part in this week's poll. It is the first time he has been voted as favourite, while he has previously finished bottom in the reader poll twice during the competition.
Last week's poll topper Pixie Lott came in second place with 16.80% of votes for her 38-point-scoring Paso Doble. Her dance with Trent Whiddon placed her top of the leaderboard with Webbe.
EastEnders star Jake Wood received 15.25% of DS support, placing him third with readers. His American Smooth with Janette Manrara scored 36 points and put him joint fifth on the Strictly leaderboard.
Caroline Flack's Jive with Pasha Kovalev scored 37 points on the night and earned 13.97% of Digital Spy votes.
Webbe and professional partner Kristina Rihanoff received 29.18% of votes for their Argentine Tango, which placed them joint top of the leaderboard with 38 points.
Over 3,000 DS readers took part in this week's poll. It is the first time he has been voted as favourite, while he has previously finished bottom in the reader poll twice during the competition.
Last week's poll topper Pixie Lott came in second place with 16.80% of votes for her 38-point-scoring Paso Doble. Her dance with Trent Whiddon placed her top of the leaderboard with Webbe.
EastEnders star Jake Wood received 15.25% of DS support, placing him third with readers. His American Smooth with Janette Manrara scored 36 points and put him joint fifth on the Strictly leaderboard.
Caroline Flack's Jive with Pasha Kovalev scored 37 points on the night and earned 13.97% of Digital Spy votes.
- 11/16/2014
- Digital Spy
Zoe Ball had to apologise to viewers of Strictly Come Dancing last night (November 15) after judge Len Goodman appeared to swear live on air.
The incident occurred when Goodman was delivering his comments to Simon Webbe and his partner Kristina Rihanoff, who scored 38 points for their Argentine tango.
"I think it's this place," Goodman said, "something about the atmosphere, the audience are behind everyone – you come in here, the home of dance – f**k."
Ball, who was presenting the show in place of Claudia Winkleman for a third week, then apologised to viewers for the language, saying: "Len got a little bit carried away with the excitement of the dance, and I'm very sorry for the bad language."
Last night's special Blackpool show saw Blue singer Webbe and Rihanoff top the table along with singer Pixie Lott and her partner Trent Whiddon.
Tennis coach Judy Murray and her partner Anton du Beke...
The incident occurred when Goodman was delivering his comments to Simon Webbe and his partner Kristina Rihanoff, who scored 38 points for their Argentine tango.
"I think it's this place," Goodman said, "something about the atmosphere, the audience are behind everyone – you come in here, the home of dance – f**k."
Ball, who was presenting the show in place of Claudia Winkleman for a third week, then apologised to viewers for the language, saying: "Len got a little bit carried away with the excitement of the dance, and I'm very sorry for the bad language."
Last night's special Blackpool show saw Blue singer Webbe and Rihanoff top the table along with singer Pixie Lott and her partner Trent Whiddon.
Tennis coach Judy Murray and her partner Anton du Beke...
- 11/16/2014
- Digital Spy
Pixie Lott has said that the so-called "curse of Strictly Come Dancing" isn't something her or boyfriend Oliver Cheshire are worried about.
The 23-year-old, who is one of the favourites to win the BBC competition, has said that she and married dance partner Trent Whiddon go on double dates with their significant others.
According to the Evening Standard, Lott said of a romance between herself and Whiddon: "There's no chance of that - they all get on really well.
"Trent has met Oliver and we've met Trent's wife, and we all go out together all the time."
She added: "Everyone gets on really well. I think it has just made the experience even better."
A number of celebrities and professionals who have competed on the show have gone on to become an item in the past.
Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev, Joe Calzaghe and Kristina Rihanoff, and Jimi Mistry and...
The 23-year-old, who is one of the favourites to win the BBC competition, has said that she and married dance partner Trent Whiddon go on double dates with their significant others.
According to the Evening Standard, Lott said of a romance between herself and Whiddon: "There's no chance of that - they all get on really well.
"Trent has met Oliver and we've met Trent's wife, and we all go out together all the time."
She added: "Everyone gets on really well. I think it has just made the experience even better."
A number of celebrities and professionals who have competed on the show have gone on to become an item in the past.
Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev, Joe Calzaghe and Kristina Rihanoff, and Jimi Mistry and...
- 11/14/2014
- Digital Spy
It's one of the biggest nights in the Strictly Come Dancing calendar on Saturday - it's only blooming Blackpool Week! Of course, the nine remaining celebrities will be thrilled to have made it to the Tower Ballroom but that doesn't mean they'll be happy to go out now! It could all hinge on the songs and dances our stars have, and we've now got the list of what they'll all be attempting. So read on to find out what your favourite celeb will be dancing - and what song they'll be doing it to...
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Jive
Song: 'Crocodile Rock' - Elton John
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Dance: Quickstep
Song: 'A Town Called Malice' - The Jam
Jake Wood & Janette Manrara
Dance: American Smooth
Song: 'Feeling Good'
Judy Murray & Anton du Beke
Dance: Viennese Waltz
Song: 'Let's Go Fly a Kite' from Mary Poppins
Mark Wright & Karen Hauer...
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Jive
Song: 'Crocodile Rock' - Elton John
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Dance: Quickstep
Song: 'A Town Called Malice' - The Jam
Jake Wood & Janette Manrara
Dance: American Smooth
Song: 'Feeling Good'
Judy Murray & Anton du Beke
Dance: Viennese Waltz
Song: 'Let's Go Fly a Kite' from Mary Poppins
Mark Wright & Karen Hauer...
- 11/12/2014
- Digital Spy
Digital Spy readers have voted Pixie Lott as the strongest dancer in Strictly Come Dancing Week 7.
Lott and her professional dance partner Trent Whiddon scored 19.22% of votes for their Foxtrot, which scored them 36 points on the night and placed them first on the leaderboard.
This is the first time DS readers have voted Lott as their favourite performer.
Last week's poll topper Frankie Bridge came in second with 14.88% of votes. Her 32-point scoring Samba with Kevin Clifton placed her third on the Strictly leaderboard.
Simon Webbe claimed third place with 11.40% of DS votes. On the night his Quickstep scored 33 points, which left him in second place on the leaderboard.
Caroline Flack's Waltz received 10.23% of reader support, putting her in fourth place in the poll. Her performance scored her 31 points on the night and landed her in joint fourth place.
EastEnders actor Jake Wood came in fifth with 9.58% of DS votes.
Lott and her professional dance partner Trent Whiddon scored 19.22% of votes for their Foxtrot, which scored them 36 points on the night and placed them first on the leaderboard.
This is the first time DS readers have voted Lott as their favourite performer.
Last week's poll topper Frankie Bridge came in second with 14.88% of votes. Her 32-point scoring Samba with Kevin Clifton placed her third on the Strictly leaderboard.
Simon Webbe claimed third place with 11.40% of DS votes. On the night his Quickstep scored 33 points, which left him in second place on the leaderboard.
Caroline Flack's Waltz received 10.23% of reader support, putting her in fourth place in the poll. Her performance scored her 31 points on the night and landed her in joint fourth place.
EastEnders actor Jake Wood came in fifth with 9.58% of DS votes.
- 11/9/2014
- Digital Spy
It's Week 7 of Strictly Come Dancing and things are getting serious.
After last week's Halloween Fright Night, there are 10 couples left, and they're all ready to shimmy and waltz around the ballroom in a bid to win the coveted glitter ball trophy.
Join us at 6.30pm as we live blog Strictly as it happens.
20:01And that's it for another week! Thanks for joining me for this week's Strictly! Let us know what you thought about this week's performances in the comment section below!
19:55Scores are in for Steve and Ola...6-8-7-7.
19:54Darcey thinks it's brilliant but seemed to have trouble concentrating with the waistcoat Steve was sporting.
19:53Bruno is yelling his head off: 'Great guns of fire!'
19:51Short bit bit of cape action from Steve. We like to see a bit more of that in a Paso Doble...
19:48Brilliant scores for Pixie!
After last week's Halloween Fright Night, there are 10 couples left, and they're all ready to shimmy and waltz around the ballroom in a bid to win the coveted glitter ball trophy.
Join us at 6.30pm as we live blog Strictly as it happens.
20:01And that's it for another week! Thanks for joining me for this week's Strictly! Let us know what you thought about this week's performances in the comment section below!
19:55Scores are in for Steve and Ola...6-8-7-7.
19:54Darcey thinks it's brilliant but seemed to have trouble concentrating with the waistcoat Steve was sporting.
19:53Bruno is yelling his head off: 'Great guns of fire!'
19:51Short bit bit of cape action from Steve. We like to see a bit more of that in a Paso Doble...
19:48Brilliant scores for Pixie!
- 11/8/2014
- Digital Spy
It's Week 7 of Strictly Come Dancing and things are getting serious.
After last week's Halloween Fright Night, there are 10 couples left, and they're all ready to shimmy and waltz around the ballroom in a bid to win the coveted glitter ball trophy.
Join us at 6.30pm as we live blog Strictly as it happens.
19:53Bruno is yelling his head off: 'Great guns of fire!'
19:51Short bit bit of cape action from Steve. We like to see a bit more of that in a Paso Doble...
19:48Brilliant scores for Pixie!
19:47Scores are in...9-10-8-9.
19:46Bruno:' It had charm and wit'. Craig's one word 'gorgeous' summed the whole performance up. It was very charming.
19:45Len apparently loves a mangle. A mangle.
19:44
Pixie's grandad is the Major from Fawlty Towers. #Scd pic.twitter.com/loBNwaeq0W
— Morgan Jeffery (@morganjeffery) November 8, 2014
19:43Up...
After last week's Halloween Fright Night, there are 10 couples left, and they're all ready to shimmy and waltz around the ballroom in a bid to win the coveted glitter ball trophy.
Join us at 6.30pm as we live blog Strictly as it happens.
19:53Bruno is yelling his head off: 'Great guns of fire!'
19:51Short bit bit of cape action from Steve. We like to see a bit more of that in a Paso Doble...
19:48Brilliant scores for Pixie!
19:47Scores are in...9-10-8-9.
19:46Bruno:' It had charm and wit'. Craig's one word 'gorgeous' summed the whole performance up. It was very charming.
19:45Len apparently loves a mangle. A mangle.
19:44
Pixie's grandad is the Major from Fawlty Towers. #Scd pic.twitter.com/loBNwaeq0W
— Morgan Jeffery (@morganjeffery) November 8, 2014
19:43Up...
- 11/8/2014
- Digital Spy
We might have lost Scott Mills last week, but there are still ten celebrities hoping to impress with their shimmies in the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom.
But of course it could all rest on the song and dance choices for our remaining couples - and without the Halloween theme, they could be doing anything! Read on to find out what exactly everyone will be attempting this week - and what soundtrack they'll be getting!
Alison Hammond & Aljaz Skorjanec
Dance: Charleston
Song: 'Friend Like Me' - Robin Williams in Aladdin
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Waltz
Song: 'Three Times a Lady' - The Commodores
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Dance: Samba
Song: 'La Bamba' - Connie Francis
Jake Wood & Janette Manrara
Dance: Rumba
Song: 'Strangers in the Night' - Frank Sinatra
Judy Murray & Anton du Beke
Dance: Paso Doble
Song: 'I Fought The Law' - The Clash
Mark Wright & Karen Hauer...
But of course it could all rest on the song and dance choices for our remaining couples - and without the Halloween theme, they could be doing anything! Read on to find out what exactly everyone will be attempting this week - and what soundtrack they'll be getting!
Alison Hammond & Aljaz Skorjanec
Dance: Charleston
Song: 'Friend Like Me' - Robin Williams in Aladdin
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Waltz
Song: 'Three Times a Lady' - The Commodores
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Dance: Samba
Song: 'La Bamba' - Connie Francis
Jake Wood & Janette Manrara
Dance: Rumba
Song: 'Strangers in the Night' - Frank Sinatra
Judy Murray & Anton du Beke
Dance: Paso Doble
Song: 'I Fought The Law' - The Clash
Mark Wright & Karen Hauer...
- 11/5/2014
- Digital Spy
Digital Spy readers have voted that Frankie Bridge gave the strongest performance during yesterday's (November 1) Strictly Come Dancing.
Bridge and her professional partner Kevin Clifton scored 36.87% of reader votes for their Tango, which also placed them first on the Strictly leaderboard with 37 points.
Mark Wright came in second place in both the leaderboard and the Digital Spy poll, with 35 points and 20.11% of votes for his Jive with Karen Hauer.
Caroline Flack, who came in fourth place in last night's show, earned 10.83% of votes, placing her third in the vote for her Samba with Pasha Kovalev.
EastEnders actor Jake Wood scored 29 for his Paso Doble with Janette Manrara, and came joint fifth on the leaderboard. Wood earned 10.10% of reader votes, leaving him in fourth place.
Alison Hammond's American Smooth with Aljaz Skorjanec landed them in fifth place in the DS reader vote, with 5.41%. Their performance on the night earned them...
Bridge and her professional partner Kevin Clifton scored 36.87% of reader votes for their Tango, which also placed them first on the Strictly leaderboard with 37 points.
Mark Wright came in second place in both the leaderboard and the Digital Spy poll, with 35 points and 20.11% of votes for his Jive with Karen Hauer.
Caroline Flack, who came in fourth place in last night's show, earned 10.83% of votes, placing her third in the vote for her Samba with Pasha Kovalev.
EastEnders actor Jake Wood scored 29 for his Paso Doble with Janette Manrara, and came joint fifth on the leaderboard. Wood earned 10.10% of reader votes, leaving him in fourth place.
Alison Hammond's American Smooth with Aljaz Skorjanec landed them in fifth place in the DS reader vote, with 5.41%. Their performance on the night earned them...
- 11/2/2014
- Digital Spy
It was a terrifying night on Strictly Come Dancing's Halloween Week.
Check out all the pictures from tonight's (November 1) show.
1. Sunetra Sarker and Brendan Cole's Jive: 6-7-7-7 (27)
Bruno: "A little laboured."
Craig: "Brendan, you're naughty."
2. Alison Hammond and Aljaz Skorjanec's American Smooth: 5-7-7-7 (26)
Bruno: "Good when you got past all the wafting."
Darcey: "Very floaty."
3. Simon Webbe and Kristina Rihanoff's Paso Doble: 6-8-7-8 (29)
Len: "Came alive."
Craig: "Lacked finesse."
4. Steve Backshall and Ola Jordan's Charleston: 5-7-7-7 (26)
Len: "Fun, enjoyable and nice to watch."
Craig: "Messy lifts."
5. Pixie Lott and Trent Whiddon's Paso Doble: 8-8-8-9 (33)
Darcey: "Fierce and aggressive."
Bruno: "Exciting to watch."
6. Judy Murray and Anton du Beke's American Smooth: 3-6-6-5 (20)
Craig: "Like dancing with a mannequin."
Craig (again): "The dogs had more grace."
7. Jake Wood and Janette Manrara's...
Check out all the pictures from tonight's (November 1) show.
1. Sunetra Sarker and Brendan Cole's Jive: 6-7-7-7 (27)
Bruno: "A little laboured."
Craig: "Brendan, you're naughty."
2. Alison Hammond and Aljaz Skorjanec's American Smooth: 5-7-7-7 (26)
Bruno: "Good when you got past all the wafting."
Darcey: "Very floaty."
3. Simon Webbe and Kristina Rihanoff's Paso Doble: 6-8-7-8 (29)
Len: "Came alive."
Craig: "Lacked finesse."
4. Steve Backshall and Ola Jordan's Charleston: 5-7-7-7 (26)
Len: "Fun, enjoyable and nice to watch."
Craig: "Messy lifts."
5. Pixie Lott and Trent Whiddon's Paso Doble: 8-8-8-9 (33)
Darcey: "Fierce and aggressive."
Bruno: "Exciting to watch."
6. Judy Murray and Anton du Beke's American Smooth: 3-6-6-5 (20)
Craig: "Like dancing with a mannequin."
Craig (again): "The dogs had more grace."
7. Jake Wood and Janette Manrara's...
- 11/1/2014
- Digital Spy
We might have said a fond farewell to Thom Evans last week, but the show must go on - and things are about to get very scary as it's Halloween Week on Strictly Come Dancing.
Hopefully it'll be more terrifying make-up than horrifying footwork, but to give us a bit of a clue, we've just found out what songs and dances our remaining celebrities will be getting. Read on to find out what spooky tunes will be coming your way on Saturday night...
Alison Hammond & Aljaz Skorjanec
Dance: American Smooth
Song: 'Wuthering Heights' - Kate Bush
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Samba
Song: 'Le Freak' - Chic
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Dance: Tango
Song: 'Defying Gravity' - from the musical Wicked
Jake Wood & Janette Manrara
Dance: Paso Doble
Song: 'Black Betty' - Ram Jam
Judy Murray & Anton du Beke
Dance: American Smooth
Song: 'Cruella de Vil'...
Hopefully it'll be more terrifying make-up than horrifying footwork, but to give us a bit of a clue, we've just found out what songs and dances our remaining celebrities will be getting. Read on to find out what spooky tunes will be coming your way on Saturday night...
Alison Hammond & Aljaz Skorjanec
Dance: American Smooth
Song: 'Wuthering Heights' - Kate Bush
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Samba
Song: 'Le Freak' - Chic
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Dance: Tango
Song: 'Defying Gravity' - from the musical Wicked
Jake Wood & Janette Manrara
Dance: Paso Doble
Song: 'Black Betty' - Ram Jam
Judy Murray & Anton du Beke
Dance: American Smooth
Song: 'Cruella de Vil'...
- 10/29/2014
- Digital Spy
Thom Evans and Iveta Lukosiute have become the fourth couple to exit this year's Strictly Come Dancing.
The former professional rugby player and his dance partner found themselves in the dance-off against Blue popstar Simon Webbe and his partner Kristina Rihanoff on Sunday's (October 26) results show.
The couples in the dance-off were determined by a combination of the results of the viewer vote and the judges' scores from Saturday's (October 25) live show.
Evans and Lukosiute performed their cha-cha to Jessie J's 'It's My Party', which scored 27 on Saturday's show and placed the couple ninth on the leaderboard of 12 couples.
Webbe and Rihanoff reprised their Viennese Waltz to 'Somebody to Love' by Queen, which received 28 points on Saturday and earned the pair eighth place.
The judges were split on their decision, with Craig Revel Horwood and Darcey Bussell choosing to save Evans and Lukosiute, while Bruno Tonioli...
The former professional rugby player and his dance partner found themselves in the dance-off against Blue popstar Simon Webbe and his partner Kristina Rihanoff on Sunday's (October 26) results show.
The couples in the dance-off were determined by a combination of the results of the viewer vote and the judges' scores from Saturday's (October 25) live show.
Evans and Lukosiute performed their cha-cha to Jessie J's 'It's My Party', which scored 27 on Saturday's show and placed the couple ninth on the leaderboard of 12 couples.
Webbe and Rihanoff reprised their Viennese Waltz to 'Somebody to Love' by Queen, which received 28 points on Saturday and earned the pair eighth place.
The judges were split on their decision, with Craig Revel Horwood and Darcey Bussell choosing to save Evans and Lukosiute, while Bruno Tonioli...
- 10/26/2014
- Digital Spy
Pixie Lott and Trent Whiddon came top of the leaderboard this Saturday (October 25) on Week Five of Strictly Come Dancing with their samba.
Len Goodman said he was ready to get his maracas out after the pair's fun and energetic performance to 'I Yi Yi Yi Yi (I Like You Very Much)' by Edmundo Ros.
All the judges gave positive feedback, awarding the duo a score of 8,9,9,9 – a total of 35.
Bruno Tonioli called the dance a "tutti-frutti, high-camp extravaganza".
Caroline Flack and Pasha Kovalev came second, with a total of 34 points, and Mark Wright and Karen Hauer were third on the leaderboard with 33.
At the bottom of the leaderboard were Judy Murray and Anton du Beke, with a score of 18. The pair performed the Charleston to 'Varsity Drag' by Pasadena Roof Orchestra.
Len said: "You're having so much fun, it was a joy to watch."
While Bruno laughed and...
Len Goodman said he was ready to get his maracas out after the pair's fun and energetic performance to 'I Yi Yi Yi Yi (I Like You Very Much)' by Edmundo Ros.
All the judges gave positive feedback, awarding the duo a score of 8,9,9,9 – a total of 35.
Bruno Tonioli called the dance a "tutti-frutti, high-camp extravaganza".
Caroline Flack and Pasha Kovalev came second, with a total of 34 points, and Mark Wright and Karen Hauer were third on the leaderboard with 33.
At the bottom of the leaderboard were Judy Murray and Anton du Beke, with a score of 18. The pair performed the Charleston to 'Varsity Drag' by Pasadena Roof Orchestra.
Len said: "You're having so much fun, it was a joy to watch."
While Bruno laughed and...
- 10/25/2014
- Digital Spy
We're already into the fifth week of Strictly Come Dancing live shows, so things are getting very serious indeed. We've lost Tim Wonnacott, but the big question is who will be following him out of the ballroom?
Well, there are 12 celebrities left in the competition, so read on to find out what they'll be dancing - and what they'll be dancing to - in an attempt to win your votes on Saturday...
Alison Hammond & Aljaz Skorjanec
Dance: Tango
Song: 'Addicted To You' - Avicii
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Paso Doble
Song: 'Live and Let Die' - Paul McCartney & Wings
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Dance: Foxtrot
Song: 'Daydream Believer' - The Monkees
Jake Wood & Janette Manrara
Dance: Quickstep
Song: 'I'm Still Standing' - Elton John
Judy Murray & Anton Du Beke
Dance: Charleston
Song: 'Varsity Drag' - Pasadena Roof Orchestra
Mark Wright & Karen Hauer
Dance: Samba
Song:...
Well, there are 12 celebrities left in the competition, so read on to find out what they'll be dancing - and what they'll be dancing to - in an attempt to win your votes on Saturday...
Alison Hammond & Aljaz Skorjanec
Dance: Tango
Song: 'Addicted To You' - Avicii
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Paso Doble
Song: 'Live and Let Die' - Paul McCartney & Wings
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Dance: Foxtrot
Song: 'Daydream Believer' - The Monkees
Jake Wood & Janette Manrara
Dance: Quickstep
Song: 'I'm Still Standing' - Elton John
Judy Murray & Anton Du Beke
Dance: Charleston
Song: 'Varsity Drag' - Pasadena Roof Orchestra
Mark Wright & Karen Hauer
Dance: Samba
Song:...
- 10/22/2014
- Digital Spy
Movie Week is over - and so is Jennifer Gibney's time in the competition - but the show must go on with Strictly Come Dancing.
There's no rest for the celebs, who are straight into training for their next tricky routines. But what are they dancing, and which songs are they getting? Read on for all the details...
Alison Hammond & Aljaz Skorjanec
Dance: Samba
Song: 'Bootylicious' - Destiny's Child
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Quickstep
Song: 'We Go Together' from Grease
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Dance: Cha Cha
Song: 'Call Me Maybe' - Carly Rae Jepsen
Jake Wood & Janette Manrara
Dance: Jive
Song: 'All Shook Up' - Elvis Presley
Judy Murray & Anton du Beke
Dance: Tango
Song: 'Jealousy' - Billy Fury
Mark Wright & Karen Hauer
Dance: Quickstep
Song: 'Tiger Feet' - Mud
Pixie Lott & Trent Whiddon
Dance: Rumba
Song: 'Stay With Me' - Sam Smith
Scott Mills...
There's no rest for the celebs, who are straight into training for their next tricky routines. But what are they dancing, and which songs are they getting? Read on for all the details...
Alison Hammond & Aljaz Skorjanec
Dance: Samba
Song: 'Bootylicious' - Destiny's Child
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Quickstep
Song: 'We Go Together' from Grease
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Dance: Cha Cha
Song: 'Call Me Maybe' - Carly Rae Jepsen
Jake Wood & Janette Manrara
Dance: Jive
Song: 'All Shook Up' - Elvis Presley
Judy Murray & Anton du Beke
Dance: Tango
Song: 'Jealousy' - Billy Fury
Mark Wright & Karen Hauer
Dance: Quickstep
Song: 'Tiger Feet' - Mud
Pixie Lott & Trent Whiddon
Dance: Rumba
Song: 'Stay With Me' - Sam Smith
Scott Mills...
- 10/15/2014
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing might have said goodbye to Gregg Wallace, but there are still 14 celebrities hoping to show their stuff in Movie Week on Saturday (October 11).
Will Jake continue his impressive streak, or will he begin to falter? Can Jennifer bounce back from being in the dance off last week? It remains to be seen, but why not try to guess from the Movie Week songs and dances - we have all the details below...
Alison Hammond & Aljaz Skorjanec
Dance: Jive
Song: 'Footloose' from, erm, Footloose
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Rumba
Song: 'I Don't Want To Miss A Thing' from Armageddon
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Dance: Paso Doble
Song: 'America' from West Side Story
Jake Wood & Janette Manrara
Dance: Waltz
Song: 'The Godfather Waltz' from, you guessed it, The Godfather
Jennifer Gibney & Tristan MacManus
Dance: Foxtrot
Song: 'Mamma Mia' from, yep, Mamma Mia
Judy Murray and Anton du Beke...
Will Jake continue his impressive streak, or will he begin to falter? Can Jennifer bounce back from being in the dance off last week? It remains to be seen, but why not try to guess from the Movie Week songs and dances - we have all the details below...
Alison Hammond & Aljaz Skorjanec
Dance: Jive
Song: 'Footloose' from, erm, Footloose
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Rumba
Song: 'I Don't Want To Miss A Thing' from Armageddon
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Dance: Paso Doble
Song: 'America' from West Side Story
Jake Wood & Janette Manrara
Dance: Waltz
Song: 'The Godfather Waltz' from, you guessed it, The Godfather
Jennifer Gibney & Tristan MacManus
Dance: Foxtrot
Song: 'Mamma Mia' from, yep, Mamma Mia
Judy Murray and Anton du Beke...
- 10/8/2014
- Digital Spy
Caroline Flack has said that she didn't sign up for Strictly Come Dancing "on purpose" after previously hosting The Xtra Factor.
The TV presenter co-hosted the ITV2 sister show for Strictly's ITV rival The X Factor from 2011 to 2013, before leaving the position this year.
Currently a contestant on BBC One's Strictly, Flack told Alan Carr that her appearance on the show was purely down to timing.
"Everyone says 'oh you've done it on purpose - you've gone over to the rival'," she said.
"I didn't really see it like that, the job I was doing was no longer mine, and then Strictly came at around about the same time so, yay - good timing!"
Flack will be joined by her Strictly co-stars Pixie Lott, Mark Wright, Gregg Wallace, Scott Mills and Frankie Bridge on tonight's (October 3) Chatty Man.
Speaking about the so-called 'curse of Strictly' involving couples...
The TV presenter co-hosted the ITV2 sister show for Strictly's ITV rival The X Factor from 2011 to 2013, before leaving the position this year.
Currently a contestant on BBC One's Strictly, Flack told Alan Carr that her appearance on the show was purely down to timing.
"Everyone says 'oh you've done it on purpose - you've gone over to the rival'," she said.
"I didn't really see it like that, the job I was doing was no longer mine, and then Strictly came at around about the same time so, yay - good timing!"
Flack will be joined by her Strictly co-stars Pixie Lott, Mark Wright, Gregg Wallace, Scott Mills and Frankie Bridge on tonight's (October 3) Chatty Man.
Speaking about the so-called 'curse of Strictly' involving couples...
- 10/3/2014
- Digital Spy
We're well into the swing of things on Strictly Come Dancing now! Everyone's got the tricky first dance out of the way, but the stakes are very much being raised this weekend, as viewers can now vote to save their favourites.
As it stands, Frankie and Jake are sitting pretty at the top of the leaderboard - but needing to gain a few points are Tim, Judy, Jennifer, Gregg and poor Scott Mills, who has the lowest score of 16. Of course, everything could change this week - but it hinges on the dances and songs. So let's see what we're getting...
Alison Hammond & Aljaz Skorjanec
Current score: 26
Dance: Foxtrot
Song: 'I Just Wanna Make Love To You' - Etta James
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Current score: 27
Dance: Tango
Song: 'Blame' - Calvin Harris and John Newman
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Current score: 30
Dance: Charleston
Song: Happy Days theme
Gregg Wallace...
As it stands, Frankie and Jake are sitting pretty at the top of the leaderboard - but needing to gain a few points are Tim, Judy, Jennifer, Gregg and poor Scott Mills, who has the lowest score of 16. Of course, everything could change this week - but it hinges on the dances and songs. So let's see what we're getting...
Alison Hammond & Aljaz Skorjanec
Current score: 26
Dance: Foxtrot
Song: 'I Just Wanna Make Love To You' - Etta James
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Current score: 27
Dance: Tango
Song: 'Blame' - Calvin Harris and John Newman
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Current score: 30
Dance: Charleston
Song: Happy Days theme
Gregg Wallace...
- 10/2/2014
- Digital Spy
Pixie Lott has said that she hopes Strictly Come Dancing judge Darcey Bussell will be impressed with her next dance.
The 'Break Up Song' singer received a six from Bussell, while the other three judges each awarded her jive with partner Trent Whiddon a seven.
Speaking on BBC Two's It Takes Two, Lott admitted that she had not expected the panel to be as strict with their scoring on the opening weekend, telling host Zoe Ball that she thought they would focus on more "technical" elements in later weeks.
She and Whiddon began rehearsals of their waltz today, with the 23-year-old describing it as a "beautiful dance".
Explaining that she hopes Bussell will be impressed, she said: "We really, really, really want to get it right," adding that they "don't want to let her down".
Looking back at the jive, she described the opening routine as being "notoriously difficult...
The 'Break Up Song' singer received a six from Bussell, while the other three judges each awarded her jive with partner Trent Whiddon a seven.
Speaking on BBC Two's It Takes Two, Lott admitted that she had not expected the panel to be as strict with their scoring on the opening weekend, telling host Zoe Ball that she thought they would focus on more "technical" elements in later weeks.
She and Whiddon began rehearsals of their waltz today, with the 23-year-old describing it as a "beautiful dance".
Explaining that she hopes Bussell will be impressed, she said: "We really, really, really want to get it right," adding that they "don't want to let her down".
Looking back at the jive, she described the opening routine as being "notoriously difficult...
- 9/30/2014
- Digital Spy
Severrrrrn! Sorry, we're a bit over-excited, because the very first Strictly Come Dancing live show is about to start. We've done the office sweepstake, we've slipped on our sequins and we've even gone for a bit of a spray tan, but we're not the ones who have to take to the floor to cha cha our way to victory.
That responsibility falls on the shoulders of 15 very brave (/stupid) celebrities, and the first batch will be hitting the floor tonight - Tonight - to attempt to impress the judges. But who'll soar and who'll fall as flat as their feet? We're about to find out, so join Digital Spy from 9pm as we bring you all the action from the ballroom...
21:59That's it for tonight though! Who are you loving and loathing at this early stage? Who do you think will triumph? And who are you still excited to see?...
That responsibility falls on the shoulders of 15 very brave (/stupid) celebrities, and the first batch will be hitting the floor tonight - Tonight - to attempt to impress the judges. But who'll soar and who'll fall as flat as their feet? We're about to find out, so join Digital Spy from 9pm as we bring you all the action from the ballroom...
21:59That's it for tonight though! Who are you loving and loathing at this early stage? Who do you think will triumph? And who are you still excited to see?...
- 9/26/2014
- Digital Spy
Pixie Lott's boyfriend isn't worried about the 'Strictly Come Dancing' ''curse''. The 23-year-old singer is currently taking part in the BBC One celebrity dance contest - which has spawned numerous romances between people who were in relationships during their time on the show - but male model Oliver Cheshire insists he doesn't feel threatened by his girlfriend's partner, Trent Whiddon. He told The Sun newspaper: ''I've heard about the curse, but I'm alright. I'm not really worried.'' Oliver also described his girlfriend's dance partner as ''a really nice bloke''. The couple - who have been dating for four years - recently joined Trent and...
- 9/24/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Strictly Come Dancing has unveiled the first song and dance list of the series.
The celebrities will take to the floor for the first live show this weekend, and we now know what songs they'll be performing to - and, more importantly, which dances they'll be attempting.
Read on for the full list of songs and dances you can expect on Friday and Saturday:
Alison Hammond and Aljaz Skorjanec - Cha Cha to 'I'm Every Woman' (Chaka Khan)
Caroline Flack and Pasha Kovalev - Cha Cha to 'Can You Feel It?' (The Jacksons)
Frankie Bridge and Kevin Clifton - Waltz to 'Someone Like You' (Adele)
Gregg Wallace and Aliona Vilani - Cha Cha to 'Hot N Cold' (Katy Perry)
Jake Wood and Janette Manrara - Tango to 'Toxic' (Britney Spears)
Jennifer Gibney and Tristan MacManus - Jive to 'Happy' (Pharrell Williams)
Judy Murray and Anton du Beke...
The celebrities will take to the floor for the first live show this weekend, and we now know what songs they'll be performing to - and, more importantly, which dances they'll be attempting.
Read on for the full list of songs and dances you can expect on Friday and Saturday:
Alison Hammond and Aljaz Skorjanec - Cha Cha to 'I'm Every Woman' (Chaka Khan)
Caroline Flack and Pasha Kovalev - Cha Cha to 'Can You Feel It?' (The Jacksons)
Frankie Bridge and Kevin Clifton - Waltz to 'Someone Like You' (Adele)
Gregg Wallace and Aliona Vilani - Cha Cha to 'Hot N Cold' (Katy Perry)
Jake Wood and Janette Manrara - Tango to 'Toxic' (Britney Spears)
Jennifer Gibney and Tristan MacManus - Jive to 'Happy' (Pharrell Williams)
Judy Murray and Anton du Beke...
- 9/24/2014
- Digital Spy
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