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The pairings for this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing have been revealed on tonight's premiere.
The professional dancers opened the show with a choreographed dance around BBC Television Centre, with special appearances from Bruce Forsyth, Tess Daly, Craig Horwood and new judge Darcey Bussell.
Ballerina Bussell also performed an American Smooth-inspired routine with professional dancer Ian Waite, and popstar Mika also made a special appearance accompanied by the Strictly pros.
The pairings for the 2012 series are as follows:
Colin Salmon and Kristina Rihanoff
Dani Harmer and Vincent Simone
Denise Van Outen and James Jordan
Fern Britton and Artem Chigvintsev
Jerry Hall and Anton Du Beke
Johnny Ball and Aliona Vilani
Kimberley Walsh and Pasha Kovalev
Lisa Riley and Robin Windsor
Louis Smith and Flavia Cacace
Michael Vaughan and Natalie Lowe
Nicky Byrne and Karen Hauer
Richard Arnold and Erin Boag
Sid Owen and Ola Jordan
Victoria Pendleton and Brendan Cole
Judge Bruno Tonioli said of the pairings and the new series: "I am literally throbbing! To the point of hyperventilation. I cannot wait to get my eyes on some of these girls. I cannot wait to see Victoria, Denise and Kimberly performing the raunchy rumba and the saucy salsa.
"Sid and Ola could be the Ricky and Bianca of the dance floor. You can get all the stormy relationships, and more ups and downs then the plot of EastEnders! I'm looking forward to that. Then you've got Nicky and Karen. I want to see the wild side of Westlife!"
Len Goodman added: "Fern and hunky Artem are going to be fabulous. I remember when she was on the Christmas special and I'll tell you what, she can shake it about. And what about Dani and Vincent? Young, fresh and frisky. A couple of dancing munchkins out there.
"And Brendan has got the perfect one - Victoria. Get on your bike, son, she'll say. I've got a feeling they're going to be like a couple on a tandem, going along smoothly right into that final. "
Strictly Come Dancing continues on October 5, where seven celebrities will be performing for the first time with their new partners.
STRICTLY Come Dancing star James Jordan is nursing a broken nose after his wife Ola bust it during rehearsals today.
The professional dancer received an accidental kick in the face as they practised a group dance for the show’s return.
But after seeing medics, Jordan is planning to carry on with tonight’s first show of the series in which he will perform with celebrity partner Denise Van Outen.
He was determined to carry on with the programme for the sake of Denise, who missed her beloved grandfather’s funeral to train and hoped to appear in his “honour”.
Another pro from the series, Artem Chigvintsev, received a minor injury today when he had a whack in the face from Flavia Cacace’s elbow.
But he is thought to have escaped with just bruising to his cheek.
Source; The Sun
STRICTLY Come Dancing diva Jerry Hall is having a backstage war with producers who banned her from performing in her own rhinestone-encrusted frock.
Jerry, 56, brought in the gown — complete with huge feathers — and insisted she be allowed to wear it for tonight’s waltz to Marilyn Monroe’s I Wanna Be Loved By You.
But angry producers refused after spending hours coming up with a dress for the Texan model, resulting in tense scenes in the dressing room.
A source said: “Jerry brought in this cream creation and said, ‘Right, I’m wearing this’. Everyone was a bit taken aback as it was quite the dress.
“There were hundreds of rhinestones, and it had feathers sticking out the bottom. It was very elaborate, like something she might have worn on the catwalk.
“But producers told her she can’t wear it as the BBC has a big costume team that makes the outfits for everyone.
“The overall look of the contestants needs to feel right and it’d look odd if one wore something totally ‘out there’.”
Jerry, partnered with Anton Du Beke, has been assigned a blue and black number — but was said to be still determined to wear her dress.
The source said: “She’s digging in for the fight.” The Sun told last week how Jerry insisted on her own MUSIC, selecting a track picked by rocker ex Mick Jagger.
All 14 contestants dance tonight and the first eviction will be aired tomorrow. Johnny Ball is Ladbrokes’ 9/4 favourite for the boot.
Source:The Sun
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Ah well that is was you get with "divas".
I really don't like jerry.
Lisa to win...she's my favourite even at this early stage.
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Gosh Jerry looked soooooo uncomfortable tonight. Poor Brendan.
Hope Nicky stays
Michael Vaughan bless him had absolutely no rhythm!!!
Some very good dances even at this early stage. Denise and James were amazing last night.
Michael Vaughan bless him had absolutely no rhythm!!!
Some very good dances even at this early stage. Denise and James were amazing last night.
I think that Michael deserves to be in the dance-off. Danni and Vincent are my favourites at the moment :D
Lisa is doing very well as is Louis and also Denise
JERRY HALL last night became the second celebrity to be kicked off Strictly Come Dancing.
The Texan supermodel ended up in the bottom two after her Mrs Robinson quickstep with Anton du Beke failed to win over judges Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood and Darcey Bussell.
She got just 18 points, the second-lowest score on the night. When viewer votes were factored in, it didn’t save Jerry from the dance-off.
She was up against ex-England cricket captain Michael Vaughan and all the panel save Bruno voted to send her home.
Jerry had vowed to dance next week to Rolling Stones hit Paint It Black after her ex Mick Jagger suggested it for a paso doble. It was rumoured he might even appear in the audience.
Jerry said of her exit: “I’m a woman of a certain age and did find the training exhausting, so I am relieved to put my feet up.
“Craig’s comments were humiliating but sheep don’t associate with wolves – and for a dang good reason.
“The judges had a very high standard but I did my best and thought my dances looked great – and my body looks so good it has only done good things for me and my career.”
Praising her dance partner, Jerry added: “Anton is a beautiful dancer. I loved watching him dance and loved learning a new hobby. He has such polish, poise and charm. We laughed so much and will remain friends.
“I also had a great time with all the other celebrities. They were such a sweet, fun gang".
source: The Sun
IMO she was the Rylan Clarke of SCD, entertaining but not much talent! Sad to see her go.
I love watching Lisa & Robin dance:thumbsup:Quote:
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Bruce Forsyth is to take a break from Strictly Come Dancing midway through the series.
The presenter will miss the show on November 10 so he can rest before hosting the following weekend's live Children in Need episode from Wembley Arena, according to the Daily Mail.
The 84-year-old apparently wants to recuperate from the strain of hosting Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday nights. The Sunday night results show is pre-recorded shortly after the main show finishes.
Tess Daly will serve as the main host, while former It Takes Two presenter Claudia Winkleman will take on Daly's role backstage with the contestants.
Forsyth is said to have negotiated the week-long break with producers before the tenth series began filming in September.
A Strictly Come Dancing spokesman said: "Even national treasures are allowed to take a week off. Sir Bruce is taking a short break so he can be on top form and fighting fit for the Children in Need show at Wembley the following week."
The Children in Need Strictly Come Dancing special, rumoured to feature performances from Kylie Minogue and Girls Aloud, airs on November 17.
Strictly none dancing - Strike fear over pay
THE Strictly Come Dancing tour is under threat after ALL the professional dancers threatened to quit over a pay freeze.
Bosses emailed show favourites to tell them their £5,500-a-week wages — less than half the £13,000 paid to celebrities — would not be going up.
Seven stars, including last year’s winner Aliona Vilani, runner-up Pasha Kovalev and No 3 Kristina Rihanoff are determined to walk out unless they are offered more money.
Yesterday, in a desperate bid to get the dancers to sign for another tour, Strictly chiefs upped the figure to £6,000 but this offer has been declined.
The stars hit back demanding a weekly income of £8,000 but have yet to get a response.
However, bosses are worried that replacing the familiar faces will upset the show’s celebrities and cause ticket sales to plummet.
A source said: “The pro dancers work like dogs on tour. As well as dancing, they are responsible for choreography and preparing the celebrities for the performance.
“Some dancers feel the bosses have forgotten they are household names in their own right.”
Tour bosses hope to sign Denise Van Outen, Kimberley Walsh, Lisa Riley, Dani Harmer and Louis Smith for the 2013 tour, which is scheduled to kick off in January.
A tour spokesman said: "The tour is not in jeopardy. All dates will proceed as advertised."
source: The Sun
The songlist for this week's Strictly Come Dancing has been released.
Saturday's show will see the remaining 11 couples battle it out to stay in the competition and move one step closer to the final.
Last week saw EastEnders star Sid Owen and partner Ola Jordan bow out after finishing in the bottom two alongside James Bond actor Colin Salmon and Kristina Rihanoff.
This series of Strictly has been more popular than ever, with last week's results show bringing in 9.4m viewers, even more than usual Sunday night ratings winner Downton Abbey.
Bosses will be hoping to avoid a repeat of last weekend's incident where Louis Smith accidentally revealed the outcome of the results show a day early on Twitter.
The songlist for this week's Strictly is as follows:
Colin & Kristina - Foxtrot to 'Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive' by Aretha Franklin
Dani & Vincent - Jive to 'Dance With Me Tonight' by Olly Murs
Denise & James - Viennese Waltz to 'At Last' by Etta James
Fern & Artem - Paso Doble to 'Espana Cani' by Ross Mitchell Orchestra
Kimberley & Pasha - Salsa to 'Naughty Girl' by Beyonce
Lisa & Robin - Tango to 'Let's Stick Together' by Bryan Ferry
Louis & Flavia - Samba to 'La Bomba' by Ricky Martin
Michael & Natalie - Foxtrot to '(I Get the) Sweetest Feeling' by Jackie Wilson
Nicky & Karen - Rumba to 'I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing' by Aerosmith
Richard & Erin - Foxtrot to 'Big Spender' by Shirley Bassey
Victoria & Brendan - Samba to 'It's Not Unusual' by Tom Jones
In my opinion, Victoria, Colin and Richard were the weakest yesterday. But I hope that Richard & Erin stay :D Dani and Vincent were my favourites :)
Strictly Come Dancing's full list of celebrity routines and song choices have been confirmed ahead of this weekend's live show.
The 10 remaining celebs will tackle foxtrots, salsas, charlestons and waltzes to tracks like Adele's 'Rumour Has It', Andy Williams's 'Moon River' and the White Stripes's 'Seven Nation Army'.
Strictly Saturday performance list:
Dani & Vincent - Tango to 'Rumour Has It' by Adele
Denise & James - Paso to 'Seven Nation Army' by The White Stripes
Fern & Artem - Salsa to 'You'll Be Mine (Party Time)' by Gloria Estefan
Kimberley & Pasha - Viennese Waltz to 'A Thousand Years' by Christina Perri
Louis & Flavia - Waltz to 'Moon River' by Andy Williams
Lisa & Robin - Foxtrot to 'This Could Be (An Everlasting Love)' by Natalie Cole
Michael & Natalie - Salsa to 'I Want You Back' by The Jackson 5
Nicky & Karen - Foxtrot to 'The Best Is Yet To Come' by Michael Buble
Richard & Erin - Charleston to 'Pencil Full Of Lead' by Paolo Nutini
Victoria & Brendan - Quickstep to 'Luck Be A Lady' by Frank Sinatra
Strictly airs on Saturday night (November 10) at 6.30pm on BBC One.
Dani & Vincent and Richard & Erin were my favourites last night :D
STRICTLY had its best ratings of the series despite the absence of veteran presenter Bruce Forsyth.
The BBC1 show left X Factor two million behind for the second week running on Saturday night.
Strictly, which saw host Tess Daly joined by Claudia Winkleman for presenting duties, earned an audience of 10.4million viewers.
Some fans have now called for the BBC to ditch Bruce altogether.
Viewer Derek Rigsby, from Brecon, Wales, tweeted: “The show on Saturday was so much better without Bruce Forsyth. Please keep him off the show.”
Alan Johnson, from Middlewich, Cheshire, added: “Time to retire old fossil Bruce Forsyth.”
ITV1 rival X Factor won improved ratings as it showed a performance by One Direction, with an average of 8.4million viewers.
The previous week’s show only managed to attract 7.6million.
Source:The Sun
>>>>Personally, I missed Bruce Forsyth!:searchme:
Strictly Come Dancing heads to Wembley this weekend for its annual Children in Need special.
The celebrity dancers will perform for their biggest ever audience as they take to the floor at Wembley Arena and attempt to move one step closer to the show's final.
The song list in full:
Victoria & Brendan perform the 'Paso Doble' to 'Bicycle Race'
Lisa & Robin perform the Samba to 'Car Wash'
Kimberley & Pasha perform the Samba to 'Livin La Vida Loca'
Michael & Natalie perform the American Smooth to 'New York, New York'
Denise & James perform the Charleston to 'Walk Like An Egyptian'
Louis & Flavia perform the American Smooth to 'I Got a Woman'
Dani & Vincent perform the Quickstep to 'You Can't Hurry Love'
Nicky & Karen perform the Jive to 'Jailhouse Rock'
Richard & Erin perform the salsa to 'Club Tropicana'
Strictly's Wembley special airs on Saturday (November 17) at 6.30pm on BBC One.
My favourite couple this year is Robin & Lisa. Least favourite is Denise & James. (sorry James it's not you) It's Denise she just comes across so smug with her I'm so going to win this competition attitude. I know it's cruel but I so hope she would fall on her backside on the dance-floor to wipe that smug look off her face. On tonight's performances I wish Victoria would improve I really think her days are numbered poor Brendan. I care more about the professionals than I do the Celebrities.
Dani and Vincent were my favourites last night. Richard and Victoria in the dance-off IMO.
Ronnie Corbett is rumoured to have been lined up as a possible replacement for Bruce Forsyth on Strictly Come Dancing.
Show producers are said to be planning to approach a number of alternative hosts in case the 84-year-old decides to step down next year.
According to The Mirror, Corbett, 81, and professional dancer Anton du Beke - who has been on the BBC show since the start - are being considered as Forsyth's successors.
Claudia Winkleman, who used to present Strictly spinoff It Takes Two and now fills in for Forsyth on the Sunday results shows, is also being touted as an option.
"It's the first time we are hearing there could be movement with Bruce," a source told the paper.
"In previous years it's never even been spoken of. But *producers seem to think that this year is [Forsyth's] last and they need to be prepared."
Both Winkleman and Corbett have previously filled in for Forsyth, with Winkleman hosting last Saturday's programme so the entertainer could rest in preparation for last night's Wembley Arena live show (November 18).
Forsyth - who was last month named by Guinness World Records as the longest-serving male TV entertainer - had never voluntarily missed filming before last night.
"Ronnie's name is being mentioned around set and people seem to think it could mean Bruce is on the way out," the insider continued.
"Ronnie was never allowed to be a *contestant in case things with Bruce did come to an end and he was able to step in. He has the right temperament for the show, and viewers love him.
"He makes people smile and is full of life for his age. If Bruce is ready to go Ronnie is one solid option."
The source was keen to emphasise that the BBC want to retain Forsyth's involvement in Strictly for as long as possible.
"Brucie can't go on for ever," they said. "He's had a good innings but eventually he is going to want a quieter life. And even if he wasn't the main presenter he'd probably feature in some way.
"He's been struggling with the autocue this year more than ever. All the signs are there that he could bow out."
The current series of Strictly is one of the most popular ever and last week averaged 10.4m viewers across the two weekend shows. It has also consistently beaten ITV rival The X Factor in the ratings war.
"Bruce is a living legend and an integral part of Strictly," said BBC One controller Danny Cohen when asked about the rumours.
"He and only he will decide when it's time to leave the ballroom."
Strictly continues with the results show tonight at 7.20pm. The programme will also feature a performance by Girls Aloud.
Oh no not Ronnie Corbett, didn't enjoy the show when he stood in for Brucie before. I thought Tess and Claudia did a great job last week and also like Anton.
This story rears it's ugly head every year. If Bruce does decided to hang up his tap-shoes then the job had to go to Anton or Vernon Kay but please keep Tess. She's has to stay.
Kelly Brook, Natasha Kaplinsky, JLS's JB Gill and Fabrice Muamba have been revealed to be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing's one-off Christmas show.
It will be Brook's third Strictly appearance, after she danced in the 2007 series and the 2008 Christmas special.
The 33-year-old tweeted: "Excited to get back in the rehearsal Studio this week for @bbcstrictly Christmas Special! #Glitterballs."
Brook finished her stint in the burlesque show Crazy Horse on Friday (November 23), just in time to celebrate her 33rd birthday.
Also due to appear in the festive special is newsreader Kaplinsky, who won the first ever series in 2004, and singer Rachel Stevens.
Gill and former footballer Muamba, who suffered a near-fatal cardiac arrest on the pitch eight months ago, are the only beginners in the Christmas show.
Strictly's 2009 winner Chris Hollins, last year's runner-up Chelsee Healey and sprinter Colin Jackson will also appear.
Read more: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s104/...#ixzz2DE0PWRbL
I enjoyed the dances from Kimberly, Dani, Nicky and Denise last night. Not sure who should be in the bottom two, but sure to be a surprise.
Glad that Michael stayed. He is the one who has improved the most IMO.
Victoria was awful deserved to go home
Some of the scores are way high imo
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The latest dance routines and music choices for Strictly Come Dancing have been revealed.
Following Victoria Pendleton and Brendan Cole's elimination from Strictly last week, it is getting more difficult to predict who will be the next pairing to depart.
As the BBC show nears the business end of the competition, it is time for the couples to step up their game even higher.
The full list of routines this weekend:
Kimberley Walsh and Pasha Kovalev - Jive - 'Land of 1,000 Dances' by Wilson Pickett
Denise Van Outen and James Jordan - Salsa - 'Rhythm of the Night' by DeBarge/Valerie Andrews
Louis Smith and Flavia Cacace - Charleston - 'Dr Wanna Do' by Caro Emerald
Lisa Riley and Robin Windsor - Quickstep – 'Bring Me Sunshine' by Morecambe & Wise/Jive Aces
Michael Vaughan and Natalie Lowe - Samba - 'Tequila' by The Champs
Nicky Byrne and Karen Hauer - Argentine Tango - 'Skyfall' by Adele
Dani Harmer and Vincent Simone - Viennese Waltz - 'That's Amore' by Dean Martin
Strictly airs on Saturday, December 1 at 6.50pm on BBC One.
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I think the only two celebrities certain for the final are Denise and Dani. Although it pains me to say it,possibly Louis but it depends on his acting skills. I would prefer to see Lisa/Robin in the final as they have the best partnership this year without a doubt. She was given a hard time last week by the judges let's hope she picks herself up and her and Robin are top of the leader board.
The latest dance routines and music choices for Strictly Come Dancing have been revealed.
Six couples remain as the BBC show enters the quarter-final stage of the competition, which will have a 'Dance Fusion' theme.
Each pair will dance a single routine that contains two styles of dance mixed together.
The full list of routines this weekend:
Nicky Byrne and Karen Hauer - American Smooth-Foxtrot - 'Troublemaker' by Olly Murs
Dani Harmer and Vincent Simone - Charleston-Quickstep - 'Happy Feet' by Paul Wightman
Denise Van Outen and James Jordan - Quickstep-Jive - 'Reet Petite' by Jackie Wilson
Lisa Riley and Robin Windsor - Tango-Cha Cha Cha - 'Voulez-Vous' by ABBA
Kimberley Walsh and Pasha Kovalev - Cha Cha Cha-Tango - 'It's Raining Men' by The Weather Girls
Louis Smith and Flavia Cacace - Rumba-Tango - 'With Or Without You' by U2
Strictly airs on Saturday, December 1 at 6.50pm on BBC One.
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The dance routines and music choices for the Strictly Come Dancing semi-final have been confirmed.
The remaining five celebrities and their partners will perform two dances each for the first time this series in Saturday's (December 15) episode.
In a change to previous years, only one couple will be voted out in the Sunday results show, leaving four to compete in the final.
The full list of routines this weekend:
Kimberley Walsh and Pasha Kovalev: American Smooth - 'Fever' by Peggy Lee/Charleston - 'PrologueMain Title' by Ron Goodwin
Denise Van Outen and James Jordan: Tango - 'Roxanne' by The Police/Rumba - 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' by Leona Lewis
Louis Smith and Flavia Cacace: Foxtrot - 'Somebody That I Used To Know' by Gotye/Jive - 'Why Do Fools Fall In Love' by Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers
Lisa Riley and Robin Windsor: American Smooth - 'All That Jazz' by Chicago/Salsa - 'Best Years of Our Lives' by Modern Romance
Dani Harmer and Vincent Simone: American Smooth - 'I Just Haven't Met You Yet' by Michael Buble/Argentine Tango - 'Libertango' by Astor Piazzolla
Strictly Come Dancing airs Saturday at 6.30pm on BBC One.
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According to The Sun, Bruce Forsythe had to go home during rehersals because he felt ill. If he is too ill for tonight's show he'll probably be replaced by Claudia Winkleman. Get well soon, Bruce:(.
According to The Metro, Kimberly is favourite to win, with Lisa second favourite. Dani is the least favourite to win.
LISA RILEY was boogying for the bigger girl during the current series of Strictly – and says dancing was “better than sex”.
The actress — who became the tenth celeb to leave the show last night — went from a size 26 to an 18 and said being on the show made her feel “like a princess”.
But while she feels more fit, fabulous and confident, Lisa reckons she’s too busy dancing to find love. The actor, part of the SCD tour after Christmas, said: “Dancing has been better than sex for me.
“It’s had to be. I’m too busy for anything else at the moment.
“We’ve been dancing 11-hour days then having physio — we’re so busy.”
The ex-Emmerdale star was in the dance-off with Denise van Outen, who the judges unanimously saved.
Lisa, whose mum Cath died weeks before Strictly started, also revealed that big-hearted Denise helped her through her grief.
She now wants Denise or children’s TV star Dani Harmer to win. Lisa, who cried after her exit, will be back for a group dance in Saturday’s final show.
She told TV Biz: “I was devastated to leave.
“Never before on Strictly had the entire gallery been in tears.
“Everyone knows I wear my heart on my sleeve.
“I did cry but I’m not sad, I’ve had the best outcome in the world.
“The main reason is that I’ve given big girls a voice for the first time ever — we’re not unfit.
“I rode that staircase faster than my dance partner Robin Windsor did. Big girls don’t just eat curry!”
source: The Sun