We're now officially nine weeks into Strictly Come Dancing and it's now time for what we've all been waiting for. This weekend's show marks the BBC One dance contest's return to Blackpool as per the show's annual tradition.
29.10.2023 - 11:03 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Those watching Strictly Come Dancing Come Dancing unfold at home have issued a 'cut' demand following two additional features to the latest Halloween special. It was a spooktacular night in the ballroom as the remaining couples took to the floor as they continue to vie for the Glitterball trophy.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman brought glamourous to proceedings in their red and black attire while the judges went all out with their costumes as Shirley Ballas channelled the Evil Queen from Snow White while Craig Revel Horwood portrayed Professor Severus Snape from the Harry Potter franchise.
But all eyes were on the celebrities contestants and their dance partners as they attempted to pull out their best performances in order to make it through to week seven of the BBC One dance contest.
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Former Coronation Street star Ellie Leach and her dance partner Vito Coppola were painted green fro their performance which saw them top the leader board with 38 points for dazzling with a salsa to the song Murder On The Dancefloor by Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
They were quickly followed by Layton Williams who wowed the judges by performing a back handspring with a wig on while dancing to Olivia Rodrigo’s Vampire. The theatre star, who also played Stephen on BBC Three series Bad Education, and dance partner Nikita Kuzmin performed a tango on Saturday which received a standing ovation and a score of 36.
And while viewers were quick to comment on each performance, others were distracted by two very speicic details - the pre-performance VT's which included some additional acting from
We're now officially nine weeks into Strictly Come Dancing and it's now time for what we've all been waiting for. This weekend's show marks the BBC One dance contest's return to Blackpool as per the show's annual tradition.
Strictly Come Dancing fans have demanded 'tell us' as they made the same observation about the upcoming dances. This Saturday (November 18) the seven remaining couples in the BBC One dance contest, along with the judges, hosts and crew, will head to Blackpool.
Strictly Come Dancing viewers have issued a 'threat' as they found themselves on the side of head judge Shirley Ballas over the weekend. The hit BBC One dance contest returned with its live show on Saturday night (November 12) before the pre-recorded results show aired on Sunday night (November 12).
Strictly Come Dancing fans have said they were 'fuming' after spotting another exit after Krishnan Guru-Murphy lost his place in the competition. There were sad scenes for the Channel 4 News presenter on Sunday night (November 12) as he faced the dreaded dance-off.
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Strictly Come Dancing fans were left distracted by Katya Jones as she performed her latest routine with Nigel Harman. The pair were among the eight remaining couples to perform on Saturday night (November 11) as the BBC One dance contest returned to screens.
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Ellie Leach caused a distraction when her Strictly Come Dancing partner Vito Coppola enjoyed a 'beautiful' moment with another of their co-stars. The dancing pair have been creating quite the stir, becoming the subject of romance rumours as they wow in the ballroom.
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Joe Sugg has shared his thoughts after girlfriend Dianne Buswell returned to the ballroom for her latest performance on Strictly Come Dancing. The Australian dancer is paired with EastEnders star Bobby Brazier in the 2023 run of the BBC One dance contest.
Some Strictly Come Dancing fans have said they're set to experience a 'first' amid some spoiler chaos. The hit BBC One dance contest returned to screens on Saturday night (November 4) following last weekend's spooktacular Halloween special.
Strictly Come Dancing fans 'start a petition' as they spotted the latest move in a 'battle' which they joked is 'raging on' on the sidelines. And it means they don't want Krishnan Guru-Murphy to leave. The BBC One dance contest returned to screens on Saturday night (November 4) with the nine remaining couples taking it in turns to perform their latest routines.
Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left saying 'wait a minute' and asking 'what happened' over the end of Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell's latest performance in the ballroom. The pair made it through to week seven of the BBC One dance contest following the show's spooktacular Halloween special.
Strictly Come Dancing fans were distracted within seconds of week seven of the competition getting underway as they flocked to comment on one of the judge's outfits. The BBC One dance contest returned to screens on Saturday night (November 4) with the hosts confirming they've now reached the halfway mark.
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