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BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans claim 'tension' has been 'confirmed' by Motsi Mabuse after telling comment
09.12.2023 - 23:25 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
According to Strictly Come Dancing fans, 'tension' between the judges and one of the celebrity contestants has been 'confirmed' after a telling comment from Motis Mabuse. It was the semi-final of the BBC One dance contest on Saturday night (December 9) and the remaining four couples performed twice for the judges and the voting public watching at home
Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin received a standing ovation from Craig Revel Horwood during the penultimate week of the competition. For their second dance, Williams, 29, and Kuzmin, 25, wore matching suits as they performed the Charleston to Fit As A Fiddle by Gene Kelly and Donald O’Connor.
They made use of chairs, a ladder and umbrellas as they danced their way to a full 40 points. Craig said the dance was “the best Charleston I’ve ever seen in twenty years," while fellow judge Anton Du Beke told stage and TV actor Layton: "That’s the best thing you’ve ever done."
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Meanwhile, Bobby Brazier was called “the king of ballroom” during the Strictly semi-finals. The EastEnders star, 20, and his dance partner Dianne Buswell kicked off the semi-finals with a quickstep to Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin.
Head judge Shirley Ballas said: "What a way to open the semi-final." She added: "You are now the king of ballroom." The couple were awarded a total of 38 points and received two 10s, one from Ballas and another from Anton Du Beke. They later danced a paso doble to Run Boy Run by Woodkid and were awarded 35 points by the judges.
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25.12.2023 / 18:27
BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans make demand after Danny Cipriani stuns in Santa outfit during festive special
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19.12.2023 / 09:29
BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans support Layton Williams as he sends 'happily' message to Ellie Leach
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18.12.2023 / 10:51
BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans spot Vito Coppola's 'pure love' with co-star - and it's not Ellie Leach
Strictly Come Dancing fans have spotted the 'pure love' Vito Coppola has with one of his co-stars - and it's not Ellie Leach. The pair emerged victorious on Saturday night (December 16) in the final of the BBC One dance contest.
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17.12.2023 / 22:41
BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans say they're 'still annoyed' as former favourite duo reunite
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17.12.2023 / 19:35
BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans spot one star 'missing' from final group routine
BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans were quick to note that one star was 'missing' from the final routine on Saturday night as all the celebrities of the 2023 series reunited for one last performance.
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17.12.2023 / 15:41
BBC Strictly Come Dancing judge 'set to be replaced' in shock move after 2023 final as fans say 'drives me mad'
One of the Strictly Come Dancing judges looks 'set to be replaced' next year after fans issued a complaint saying it "drives me mad". Saturday night's (December 16) final saw Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke on the judging panel for the last time this year.
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17.12.2023 / 15:41
BBC Strictly Come Dancing judge 'overwhelmed' and 'masking deep sadness' during final after telling moment
Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood is said to have been 'overwhelmed' during the 2023 final after a telling moment in which he tried to fight back tears. The latest run of the BBC One dance contest came to an end on Saturday night (December 16).
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17.12.2023 / 07:59
BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans divided over 'weakest part' of 2023 final with Cher and Eurovision announcement
Fans of Strictly Come Dancing were left divided when they got more than they bargained for during the show's grand final. On Saturday night (December 16) this year's run of the BBC One dance contest came to an end.
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17.12.2023 / 00:31
BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans say show 'missed a trick' as they spot 'missing' part of final
The finale of Strictly Come Dancing 2023 provided more epic moments for the show's history books but fans think the show 'missed a trick'. The BBC One dance contest's 21st run came to an end on Saturday night (December 16) after another 13 weeks of celebrities and professional dancers performing week in, week out.
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16.12.2023 / 23:11
BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans complain seconds into live final over 'unnecessary' detail
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16.12.2023 / 23:09
BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans left 'sick' as they point out fresh issue moments before winners announced
Strictly Come Dancing fans were left feeling 'sick' as they shared their complaints about an issue spotted before this year's winners were announced. After 13 weeks of dancing and dance-offs, Saturday night (December 16) marked the grand final of the BBC One dance contest.
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16.12.2023 / 23:09
BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans make demand as Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola break silence on win after making history
Strictly Come Dancing fans have made a cheeky demand to Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola as they broke their silence on their spectacular win which saw Ellie make history as the youngest ever winner. It was an epic night on BBC One on Saturday (December 16) as the hit dance contest drew to a close for another year.
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16.12.2023 / 23:09
BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans distracted by 'iconic behaviour' and say 'please check' after Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola win
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16.12.2023 / 21:59
BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans say 'life was risked' as they flood Ellie Leach with support
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16.12.2023 / 21:59
BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans react as Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola crowned 2023 winners after spectacular final
Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola have been crowned the winners of Strictly Come Dancing 2023. Fans flocked to social media in their droves to have their say as the results were revealed by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on Saturday night (December 16) following a spectacular grand final.
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16.12.2023 / 21:59
BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans make 'not needed' complaint seconds into 2023 final and issue plea
Strictly Come Dancing fans have said it's 'not needed' as they made a complaint just seconds into the 2023 final. It was just Ellie Leach, Layton Williams and Bobby Brazier left in the competition as it reached its climax on Saturday night (December 16).
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16.12.2023 / 20:11
BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans 'in tears' as soon as final starts as they spot familiar face
Strictly Come Dancing fans were left in tears just moments into the grand finale as they spotted a very familiar face. The BBC One dance contest reached its climax on Saturday night (December 16) with the final three couples.
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11.12.2023 / 07:47
BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans demand 'more' as they're left emotional over 'winner' - and it's not Ellie, Layton or Bobby
Strictly Come Dancing fans were left demanding 'more' after an unexpected moment in the ballroom. The last results show of the series on Sunday night (December 10) saw the three finalists of the 2023 series decided ahead of next weekend's final.
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11.12.2023 / 07:47
BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Craig Revel Horwood goes against fellow judges after fans spot 'issue' before Annabel Croft exit
Craig Revel Horwood went against his fellow judges during the latest Strictly Come Dancing results - after fans claimed to spot his 'dislike' with one of the show's couples. It was a crucial night in the ballroom on Saturday night (December 9) as there were three places in the final at stake.