Strictly Come Dancing 2009 **could contain Spoiler***

[Perdita]

Bette Midler is to perform on this weekend's Strictly Come Dancing.

The 63-year-old American singer and actress, who is currently promoting her Best Bette: Deluxe Edition LP, was confirmed by the BBC One show's official Twitter earlier today.

Saturday's quarter-final will feature the final four celebrities - Ali Bastian, Ricky Whittle, Chris Hollins and Laila Rouass - performing two dances.

It will also be the first show this year to include five judges. Ballet star Darcey Bussell will join the regular panel of Craig Revel Horwood, Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli and Alesha Dixon.

Strictly continues this Saturday at 6.40pm on BBC One.

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[tammyy2j]

I love the divine Ms. M

[tammyy2j]

Alesha Dixon is set to sign up to next year's series of Strictly Come Dancing. Skip related content

The BBC said the 31-year-old has been doing a "first-class job" and it is looking forward to welcoming her back.

Alesha replaced 66-year-old choreographer Arlene Phillips on the judging panel of the dance competition, prompting an age row.

There has been speculation that the singer, whose initial appearance as a judge was slammed but who appears to have grown in confidence in her role, may bow out next year to focus on her music career.

But she insisted she would be able to fit both jobs into her hectic schedule.

A BBC spokesman said: "Alesha has been doing a first-class job as a judge on Strictly Come Dancing and we look forward to having her back next year."

It is understood that contracts are due to be signed closer to the beginning of the next series.

Alesha, who rose to fame with Mis-Teeq, said: "The series has gone so quickly, I'll be quite sad when it finishes. I would love to do Strictly again next year.

"Obviously music is my first job, I'm making my second album and probably going to America but I can work round it so I can do both.

"I would absolutely love to do Strictly next year and I know they would love to have me back."

[crystalsea]

Darcey Bussell (the famous ballerina) is going to be a new guest judge for SCD.

Source: Radio Times 5-11 Dec 09

[Hannelene]

Alesha Dixon is set to sign up to next year's series of Strictly Come Dancing. Skip related content

The BBC said the 31-year-old has been doing a "first-class job" and it is looking forward to welcoming her back.

Alesha replaced 66-year-old choreographer Arlene Phillips on the judging panel of the dance competition, prompting an age row.

There has been speculation that the singer, whose initial appearance as a judge was slammed but who appears to have grown in confidence in her role, may bow out next year to focus on her music career.

But she insisted she would be able to fit both jobs into her hectic schedule.

A BBC spokesman said: "Alesha has been doing a first-class job as a judge on Strictly Come Dancing and we look forward to having her back next year."

It is understood that contracts are due to be signed closer to the beginning of the next series.

Alesha, who rose to fame with Mis-Teeq, said: "The series has gone so quickly, I'll be quite sad when it finishes. I would love to do Strictly again next year.

"Obviously music is my first job, I'm making my second album and probably going to America but I can work round it so I can do both.

"I would absolutely love to do Strictly next year and I know they would love to have me back."

Are you kidding me?

[Chloe O'brien]

Aw poor Anton and Leila went tonight but they were the poorest dancers of the night. Once again Ricky Whittle was in the dance off. No offence I know he's an amazing dancer but he is not going to reach the finale if the public have anything to do with it. The only chance he has are the judges to save him. Ali/Bryan & Chris and Ola for the final. Chris and Ola to win. As Bruce said Chris and Ola are the only couple not to have been in the dance off.

[Hannelene]

Chris is doing so well but he will never win while Ricky is still in the contest

How rude was Alesha last night telling Lelia that she is getting on her wick!!

[Debs]

Chris is doing so well but he will never win while Ricky is still in the contest

How rude was Alesha last night telling Lelia that she is getting on her wick!!

I like alesha judging, i like she is telling ti like it is and laila was rubbish last night!

Im not liking darcey bussell at all, i just cant see why they have added her this last in the competition.

I really dont like ricky whittle, i really do like chris and ola, hes not the greatest but he makes me laugh and im enjoying watching him more than Ali!

I'd love chris and ola to win

[lizann]

Chris to win - Ricky is not very likeable

[Trinity]

Chris just cannot help pulling faces like a concentrating toddler when he is dancing. You can see him counting.

I loves the way he went and kissed his wife before listening to the judges comments. I would find it hard having a glamour puss slobbering all over my husband week in week out.