Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly present a new show where celebrities are paired with professionals in a ballroom dancing competition.
Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly present a pro-celebrity ballroom dancing competition. This week the contestants perform a Quickstep or a Rumba.
This week's show comes live from the Tower Ballroom in Blackpool, where the contestants will dance the Tango or the Jive.Last week, comedian Jason Wood and dancer Kylie Jones became the first couple to be eliminated.
Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly present the show in which celebrities pair up with professional dancers to compete in a ballroom dancing competition.Last week saw television broadcaster David Dickinson leave the show. The remaining celebrities dance a Foxtrot or a Paso Doble.
Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly present all the action. It's Samba week on Strictly. Who will impress the judges and be this week's dancing stars, and who will be voted off?
The remaining celebrities compete against each other in two dances they haven't previously performed. Justin Lee Collins hosts the after-show party with the celebrities and dancing partners. Plus inside information from series presenters Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly.
The last three couples fight it out for a place in the final next weekend. Hosted by Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly.
The final two couples bid to become overall winners, each performing three routines as the live ballroom dancing competition concludes.
The final votes have been counted and the couple viewers name as the best will waltz off with the top prize safe.
A Christmas special featuring the top couples from the first two series. Presented by Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly.
The result of the Christmas special of the dancing competition featuring the top couples from the first two series. Presented by Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly.
A special edition of the dance competition hosted by Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly.The celebrity contestants are Carol Smillie, Jessica Taylor, Scarlett Alice Johnson, Marcus Patric, David Seaman and Rowland Rivron.
Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly present the dance competition's Christmas Special.
Highlights of last night's shows, in which the remaining celebrities hoped to impress the judges and viewers with a tantalising tango to secure a place in next week's final
A preview of tonight's show, where Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly will be introducing Strictly Come Dancing's very own Christmas party.
Join Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly for Strictly Come Dancing's very own Christmas party. It's the battle of the best as some of the most talented dancers from 2005 and 2006 compete.
A chance to catch up with the glitz, the glamour, backstage preparation and gossip for Strictly Come Dancing 2007. Featuring hosts Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly, past contestants and this year's celebrities as they prepare for the journey of a lifetime.
Christmas Special. Darren Gough and Mark Ramprakash battle the four top couples from this year's series to try to claim the title of Christmas Champion. Voting options may have changed since this programme was first broadcast.
A chance to catch up with the glitz, the glamour, backstage preparation and gossip for this year's show. Hosts Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly take a sneak peek at the new couples.
Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly host the celebrity ballroom dancing competition. The two worst-performing male stars compete in the dance-off.
Tom Chambers, Rachel Stevens and Lisa Snowdon took on former contestants Jill Halfpenny, Alesha Dixon and Kelly Brook. Brian Fortuna partnered Brook due to her original partner Brendan Cole dancing with his more recent partner Lisa Snowdon. Russell Watson made a special guest appearance.[1] The celebrities, their professional partners and dance were announced on 17 December 2008
In the first of two 2-part rounds, 8 of the new contestants must perform one of the ballroom dances. The remaining 8 pairs must perform a mambo in the first group dance of the new season. Alesha Dixon joins the team as a new regular judge.
In the 2nd part of round one, the first 8 pairs must perform either a Cha-Cha-Cha or a Rumba. The three new girl dancers, Aliona, Katya and Natalie perform a special routine with Matthew, Brendan and Ian, whilst all the professional dancers perform a 'Sweet Charity' medley. 2008 champions Tom and Camilla dance to 'If They Could See Me Now'.
This live show sees the second group of eight celebrities competing for the first time with their professional dance partners. This week they will either take on the Tango or whip up a Waltz to earn your votes and impress judges Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and Alesha Dixon. Find out who's found their dancing feet as Jo Wood, Phil Tufnell, Laila Rouass, Craig Kelly, Richard Dunwoody, Zoe Lucker, Ricky Whittle and Natalie Cassidy step up to the challenge. Plus, last week's remaining seven couples will be hoping their group Mambo will be memorable for all the right reasons.
Eight celebrities performed their first ballroom dance on the Friday show, and now they are let loose on the Latin, performing either a cha cha cha or a rumba as their second competitive dance. The two couples with the lowest combined judges' scores and viewer votes will face the dance off, where their fate lies in the hands of the judges; who will be taking to the floor next time, and who will leave the competition for good? And in exclusive behind-the-scenes footage after the Friday night show, find out how the celebrities felt about their dancing debut. Plus a preview of the next round's dances
The stakes are raised as all 14 remaining celebrities go head to head for the first time. They're hoping to impress with their fancy footwork as they take on either a Quickstep or Paso Doble. One unlucky couple will be hanging up their dancing shoes as they find out who will be leaving the competition for good. While the couples have an anxious wait to find out their fate, the professional dancers whip up a fantastic foxtrot and there's a special treat as Strictly brings a sizzling Salsa to the dance floor. Plus music legend Andy Williams performs.
The remaining 13 celebrities return to the dancefloor hoping to dazzle the judges and viewers with their sensational dance moves, stepping up to perform a salsa or foxtrot. One unlucky couple will perform their last dance, finding out later that they must leave the competition for good. While the couples nervously wait to discover their fate, the professional dancers put on an extravagant, show-stopping performance.
The remaining 12 couples battle it out as they take to the floor with a jive or a Viennese waltz. By the end of the show, one more couple will be leaving the competition for good. Everyone will be out to impress the judges as no-one wants to go home. While the celebrities nervously wait for the result, the professional dancers bring a taste of carnival to Strictly with a sizzling samba, plus music from Spandau Ballet.
Join Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly at BBC Television Centre as the 11 remaining celebrities step up their game to stay in the competition. Each couple will dance either a sensational samba or a sophisticated American smooth, where they will be able to perform lifts without fear of reprimand from the judges. By the end of the show, the two couples with the lowest combined judges' score and viewers' votes will perform again in the dance-off. But who will the judges save this week and who will be bidding farewell to the competition for good? While the couples anxiously wait for the result, the world Latin champions Michael Malitowski and Joanna Leunis will perform a special rumba.
The competition heats up as the remaining couples take to the floor, performing either a ballroom or Latin dance. The couples will hope to book a place in the next show, but there are only nine places up for grabs so they must impress the judges and the audience at home. The two couples with the lowest combined judges' scores and viewer votes face the dreaded dance-off. One unlucky couple will reach the end of their journey as they leave the competition for good. While they anxiously wait for the result, the UK's rising stars of ballroom strut their stuff, and the professional dancers have a treat in store. Plus, music from the Bee Gees.
This week Strictly comes from the world famous Blackpool Tower ballroom. Each of the nine remaining couples step onto the historic dance floor to perform either a ballroom or Latin dance. Waiting to be impressed are judges Len Goodman, Alesha Dixon, Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli. At the end of the evening, the two couples with the lowest combined judges' scores and viewer votes face the dance-off. Who will be saved by the judges and who will be performing their last dance? Whilst the celebrities nervously wait to find out their fate, the professional dancers treat us to a stunning Viennese waltz, and music is provided by the legendary Rod Stewart.
Tess Daly is joined by Ronnie Corbett and Claudia Winkleman to present the popular dance competition, which steps up a gear as the remaining couples head back to London to take to the dance floor, performing either a ballroom or Latin dance. The eight couples will hope to impress the judges and book a place in the next show. There are only seven places up for grabs, so no-one can afford to put a foot wrong. The two couples with the lowest combined judges' scores and viewers' votes face the dreaded dance-off. Their fate then lies in the hands of the judges - who will stay and who will go? While they wait for the result, the professional dancers provide entertainment with a sizzling performance.
It's week 10 of the competition and the pressure is on as the seven remaining couples hit the dance floor to perform either a ballroom or Latin dance. No-one can risk putting a step out of place - or they may be the contestants who leave the competition for good. Once the judges' scores and viewers' votes are combined, the two couples with the lowest result will perform again in the dance-off. Who will the judges save this week and who will perform their last dance? While the celebrities wait to find out their fate, the professional dancers provide the entertainment with another sensational performance and Dame Shirley Bassey sings a show-stopping number.
It's week eleven and there's no room for mistakes as the remaining couples are back on the dance floor. It is a Strictly first as they perform one of two new dances - either a rock and roll or cheeky Charleston. The couples must pull out all the stops in a bid to secure a place in next week's quarter finals. The two couples with the lowest combined judges' scores and viewers' votes face the dreaded dance-off, with one couple hanging up their dancing shoes for good. Whilst they nervously wait for the result, the professional dancers perform a spectacular number.
It's the quarter finals of Strictly Come Dancing and the pressure is mounting. The four remaining couples must perform two different dances in a bid to stay in the competition. With the final in sight no one wants to leave now. Casting their critical eye over the performances are Judges Len Goodman, Alesha Dixon, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and, joining the team from this week, ballet legend Darcey Bussell.
Four couples remain, but only three can go through to the semi-final. The two couples with the lowest combined judges' score and viewers' votes will perform again in the dance-off. But who will make it to the semis and who will leave the competition for good? While the couples nervously wait for the result, the professionals perform, and the legendary Bette Midler is in the studio.
It's semi final week and the competition steps up a gear as the remaining three couples are one step closer to lifting that glitterball trophy. However, before they do, they must impress the judges and viewers at home. Hosts Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly oversee proceedings as the couples perform two dances each. They take to the floor with a dramatic Argentine tango plus a ballroom or Latin dance. There are only two coveted places up for grabs in the final so everyone is pulling out the stops to secure their place.
Three couples danced their hearts out in a bid to make it to the final, but one must now leave the competition. Someone's dancing dream will be over for good, but who will leave the competition empty handed? Whilst they wait for the all important results there's a jaw dropping performance from the World Showdance Champions, plus the cast of Hairspray perform. There's also music from Lily Allen.
Sixteen couples, fourteen nail biting weeks, one winner - it's the moment we've all been waiting for, the final of Strictly Come Dancing. After months of dancing delights and disasters, only two couples remain and everything rests on the final performances. Both finalists battle it out on the dancefloor in a bid to win the title of Strictly Come Dancing Champion 2009. Who will step up to the challenge and whose dancing dreams will turn to dust? Judges Len Goodman, Alesha Dixon, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and Darcey Bussell cast their critical eye over the celebrities' dances. Plus there's a chance to relive your favourite moments of the series. Part of the BBC Christmas 2009 season
The tension has been mounting and after months of training the moment of truth has finally arrived. Both couples are desperate to win but only one can be crowned Strictly Come Dancing Champion 2009. They have danced to impress the judges but the final decision is down to the public. Who will be lifting the glitterball trophy and who will leave empty handed? Their fate is in your hands.
The Launch Show introduces the 14 new celebrities as they meet their professional partners for the first time. There is also a new set, new dances and three new male dancers. The new partnerships take to the floor for their very first group dance!
n the first live show of the new season, in a brand new set, seven of the contestants (Felicity, Matt, Goldie, Patsy, Scott, Pamela and Paul), and their professional partners perform either a Cha-Cha-Cha or a Waltz. There is no elimination in this first round.
The remaining seven contestants (Jimi, Ann, Gavin, Kara, Michelle, Peter and Tina), and their professional partners take to the dance floor performing either a Cha-Cha-Cha or a Waltz. There is music from special guests Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow.
All 14 couples perform against each other for the first time this season, dancing either a Salsa or a Foxtrot. Last weeks judges points are added to this weeks, but who will be at the bottom of the leader-board.
Claudia joins Tess as co host of this seasons results shows. There is music from special guest Robbie Williams, plus a special group show dance. Who will be the first to be voted out of the competition.
Tina can't compete this week, as she has chickenpox, but the remaining 12 couples perform either a Quickstep or a Rumba.
There are two professional dances, including Flavia in a 'Tango Unleashed'. Special guest Peter Andre sings his new single.
Week four sees the 12 remaining couples perform either a Tango or a Charleston. Michelle Williams dances with Ian Waite this week, as her pro-partner Brendon was unavailable.
In the week 4 results show there are two pro-dancer performances, one a 1940s based Jive, the other an Argentine Tango . There is music from special guest Neil Diamond.
In this Halloween Special, the remaining 11 couples perform a spooky version of either a Jive, Paso Doble, Argentine Tango or a Viennese Waltz.
There is a pro-group dance to 'Ghostbusters', and a Viennese Waltz from the Show-Dancers. Special guest Alice Cooper performs 'Poison'.
For the first time this season, the 10 remaining couples each perform a different dance.
In the week 6 results show there is a Rock'n'Roll show dance, plus a Pro-dance Foxtrot. There is music from special guest Bryan Ferry.
The remaining 9 couples each perform a different dance.
In the week 7 results show, there is a pro-dance American Smooth, plus music from The Soldiers, Annie Lennox and Alesha Dixon.
In a Vegas themed special from the famous Tower Ballroom in Blackpool, the remaining 8 couples perform either a Samba or an American Smooth. There is also a pro-dance to the sounds of Viva las Vegas.
In the week 8 results show, from the Tower Ballroom in Blackpool, there is a pro-dance from the female professional dancers, plus music from the cast of Cirque Du Soleil's Viva Vegas show, plus Duffy.
The remaining 7 contestants perform a Jive, American Smooth, Charleston, an Argentine Tango or a Rumba.
In the week 9 results show there is a pro-dance Jive, a raunchy Rumba from James and Ola, and music from special guest James Blunt.
Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly host a movie night special, as the six remaining stars try to put on Oscar-winning performances. The quarter finals have arrived, and the couples once again dance for judges' scores and viewer votes. Voting lines open at the end of the show, and another celebrity will leave during Sunday's results show.
There is a group show dance to ABBA tunes, Erin and Anton perform a classic Hollywood Waltz to the strains of Moon River, plus music from special guests The Manic Street Preachers.
In the first show of the semi-finals, each couple perform two dances, an individual dance and a Swingathon.
In the second show of the semi-finals, the couples perform their third dance. There is also music from special guests Take That.
In the Semi-Final results show there is a group dance from the Strictly Show Dancers, plus music from special guests Take That. There is also a song and dance from Bruce.
In the first part of the Grand Final, the 3 remaining couples perform their highest scored dance of the season, namely a Samba (Matt and Aliona), a Rumba (Kara and Artem) and a Viennese Waltz (Pamela and James), together with a Showdance. The judges scores are for guidance only, from now on only the viewers votes will decide the winner.
The remaining couples then perform both their favorite dance of the season, together will an all new dance that they've not done before. There is music from special guest Paloma Faith, to which the knocked out season's contestants take to the dance floor.
Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly host a Christmas spectacular as five new celebrities take up the ballroom challenge. Broadcaster Fern Britton, actress and comedienne Ronni Ancona, business secretary Vince Cable, EastEnders legend June Brown and star of stage and screen John Barrowman all compete on the dancefloor. But will their routines be Christmas crackers or Christmas turkeys? Some familiar faces from the class of Strictly 2010 will also pop in for a special festive performance.
It's time for BBC One to slip on its dancing shoes once again, as Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly bring back the sparkle to Saturday nights. In this special red carpet launch show, 14 brand new stars discover who their professional partners will be for the rest of the competition, plus they all take to the dance floor for the very first time. There's also a very special performance from the Queen of Country herself, Dolly Parton. Let ballroom battle commence.
Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly present the first part of a two-night Strictly spectacular. Holly Valance, Anita Dobson, Audley Harrison, Dan Lobb, Lulu, Robbie Savage and Russell Grant take to the floor with their professional partners to perform either a waltz or a cha cha cha. There are no phone votes, and no-one will be leaving the competition, but the couples are under pressure to impress the judges, who will still be scoring.
Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly present the second part of a Strictly weekend special as Chelsee Healey, Edwina Currie, Harry Judd, Alex Jones, Jason Donovan, Nancy Dell'Olio and Rory Bremner all attempt to wow the judges with their professional partners. Each couple will perform either a cha cha cha or a waltz. There are no phone votes and no-one will be leaving the competition, but the couples are still under pressure to impress Craig, Len, Alesha and Bruno, who will be scoring. All scores roll over to the second week, when one couple will leave the competition.
Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly host a live dance extravaganza as all 14 couples hit the floor to try and impress with either a fanciful foxtrot or a sizzling salsa. Voting lines will open for the first time after the last couple has danced. Viewers' votes will then be added to the judges' scores from last week and this week. The lowest overall scoring couple will be eliminated in the results show. With nobody wanting to be the first to leave, the pressure really is on.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host the first results show of the series. After the judges' scores have been combined with the viewer votes, the 14 couples find out who will be back to dance another week, and who will be the first to leave the competition. Plus, the professional dancers come together for a spectacular routine, and Will Young performs his brand new single.
It's Broadway week on Strictly Come Dancing! Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly invite you to settle in to your front row seat as the remaining 13 couples take to the stage with a musical-themed routine. Who will get top billing, and who will be taking their last curtain call? Voting lines open at the end of the show, and another couple will leave in Sunday's results show. Plus, all 13 celebrities and their professional partners take part in a spectacular Broadway-style opening number which you won't want to miss.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome you to what looks like being another exciting results show. Thirteen become twelve, as once the judges' scores have been combined with viewer votes the lowest scoring couple will sadly have to leave the competition. Plus our professional dancers treat you to a very special West Side Story dance mash-up, and the stars of the brand new 2011 film version of Footloose cut loose on the dance floor with an exclusive performance just for us.
Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly present another exciting ballroom bonanza as the competition really starts to heat up. The 12 remaining couples will be trying to score highly with the judges, as well as viewers at home, to ensure that they get to dance for another week. Voting lines will open at the end of the show, and another couple will leave in Sunday's results show.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman throw open the doors to another action-packed results show. Once viewers' votes have been added to the judges' scores, the couple at the bottom of the leaderboard will have to leave the competition, and no-one wants it to be them. The professional dancers perform a spectacular group routine, and Vincent and Flavia tear up the dance floor with an unmissable Argentine tango.
It is Fright Night on Strictly Come Dancing, as Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly present a spooky Halloween-themed show. Will the 11 remaining couples give a scary performance, or can they trick the frightening foursome of Craig, Len, Alesha and Bruno into giving them a treat of a score? Voting lines open at the end of the show. Once judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the lowest scoring couple will sadly have to leave the competition in Sunday night's results show. Includes a big Halloween-themed opening number featuring all of the celebrities and their partners.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host another exciting results show. Once viewer votes have been added to the judges' scores, the couple at the bottom of the leaderboard will unfortunately have to leave the competition. The professional dancers also treat the audience to two spectacularly scary Halloween-themed group routines.
The 10 remaining couples don their dancing shoes once more, aiming to light up the dance floor with a few fireworks for Bonfire Night. As ever, they are hoping to impress both viewers at home and the judges in the studio, who for one week only include Dirty Dancing actress and Dancing with the Stars champion Jennifer Grey, sitting in for Len Goodman. Presented by Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly.
Westlife perform Flying Without Wings, and Dirty Dancing star Jennifer Grey joins the panel once more as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman reveal which of the 10 couples will be leaving the competition, the result determined by a combination of viewer votes and judges' scores.
Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly introduce the nine remaining couples, who take to the floor with ballroom or Latin routines in the hope of making it through to next week's Wembley spectacular. Judges Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and Alesha Dixon give their verdicts on the performances, before the voting lines open for viewers at home.
Renowned violinist Andre Rieu performs, and Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman reveal which couple will miss out on next week's show at Wembley Arena as the combined viewer votes and judges' scores are announced. The professional dancers also take to the floor with a swinging jitterbug from the 1940s.
Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly host this week's show live from Wembley Arena, where the eight remaining couples perform in front of 6,000 fans on Strictly's biggest-ever dance floor, opening with a routine to the music of Queen. Judges Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and Alesha Dixon will be on hand to assess the performances, before the voting lines open for viewers at home. All ticket proceeds from the event go to Children in Need.
Singers Jessie J and James Morrison perform a duet, and Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman reveal which couple will be leaving the competition as the combined viewer votes and judges' scores are announced. All the dancers pay homage to the Fab Four in a Beatles-inspired routine, and the Len's Lens feature reveals the best moments from last night's Wembley extravaganza.
Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly host another action-packed Strictly Come Dancing. The competition heats up as the seven remaining couples each have to perform twice. Firstly, they must try and impress the judges with either a ballroom or latin routine, and then all the couples will hit the dancefloor at the same time to compete in the swing-a-thon. Voting lines will open at the end of the show. Once judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the lowest scoring couple will sadly have to leave the competition in Sunday's results show.
Join Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman for another exciting results show. Seven become six as the couple with the lowest combined score from the judges' scores and viewer votes will be the next to leave the competition. Cee Lo Green is in the studio, performing his brand new single Anyway exclusively for Strictly Come Dancing. Plus the professional dancers set the dancefloor alight with two spectacular routines.
Lights, camera, action! Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly invite you to take a front row seat as Strictly Come Dancing transports us to the movies. Grab some popcorn and get comfortable! Will our six remaining couples give an award winning performance on the Strictly dancefloor, and can they convince our own harsh critics - Craig, Len , Alesha and Bruno - to give them a rave review?
Join Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman for another exciting results show. Who will make the final five, as the couple with the lowest combined score from the judges and fewest viewer votes leaves the competition? The professional dancers revisit the days of the silent movie with a very special routine.
Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly present the Strictly Come Dancing semi-final. The competition is at fever pitch as the five remaining couples kick, spin and chasse their hearts out for one of only three places in the grand final. The pressure is on, as each couple must also perform two dances this week.
Join Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman for another nail-biting results show. Which three couples will make the final in Blackpool? The two couples with the lowest combined score from the judges' scores and viewer votes will both have to leave the competition in this episode.
The Strictly Come Dancing Grand Final 2011 begins, as Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly throw open the doors to the world-famous Tower Ballroom in Blackpool for the first of two spectacular live shows. The three remaining couples each perform two routines, one of which is their no-holds-barred show dance. The judges will score for guidance only, as it is the viewer vote that will decide who will take home the prized glitterball trophy in the results show.
Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly present the exciting live final from Blackpool's Tower Ballroom. This is the last chance for the couples to impress, as the viewer votes decide who is crowned the Strictly Come Dancing champion 2011, with the glitterball trophy up for grabs. As well as a performance from the brilliant Jessie J, all the couples from the cast of Strictly 2011 also take part in a very special group number.
Former world featherweight boxing champion Barry McGuigan Quickstepping with Erin Boag, comedienne Debra Stephenson and professional dancer Ian Waite will perform an American Smooth, Blue’s Simon Webbe and his professional partner Katya Virshilas are dancing a Cha Cha Cha, Hi-De-Hi legend Su Pollard will Foxtrott around the dancefloor with Anton Du Beke, and completing the famous five will be EastEnders’ prime villainess Janine Butcher, actress Charlie Brooks, who will dance a festive jive with Vincent Simone.
In this red carpet premiere show, 14 brand new stars discover which professional dancer they will be paired with, and they all take to the dance floor for the very first time. Will it be ballroom bliss, or dance floor disaster?
Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly are your hosts for a two-night Strictly spectacular. In this live show, six of our sizzling celebrities take to the floor with their professional partners to perform either a waltz or a cha cha cha. The couples face judges Craig, Darcey, Len and Bruno for the first time, but they have two chances to impress you before someone leaves the competition next week. In Saturday's show, you can see how the remaining eight couples get on in the spotlight.
Join Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly for the second part of our Strictly weekend special as the remaining eight celebrities all attempt to wow the judges with their professional partners. Each couple performs either a cha cha cha or a waltz. The couples face judges Craig, Darcey, Len and Bruno for the first time, but they have two weeks to impress you before someone leaves the competition next week, with all scores rolling over to the next show.
All 14 couples hit the floor to try and impress the Strictly judges and viewers at home.
The first couple leaves the competition, and Scissor Sisters perform their new single.
Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly present a Hollywood-themed episode of the dance contest.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present a Tinseltown Strictly special.
Hubble bubble toil and trouble, it's fright night on Strictly Come Dancing as Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly invite you to join them in their Strictly spooky mansion. Will our 12 remaining couples give a scary performance or can they trick the frightening foursome of Craig, Darcey, Len and Bruno in to giving them a treat of a score?
Ghostly greetings from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman who are your hosts for Strictly's spooky Halloween results show. The judges scores and public votes have been combined and the two couples with the lowest score will dance off against each other before Halloween claims its next victim and 12 couples become 11. It is treats all around as our professional dancers perform a bewitching group routine. It is sure to be a hair-raising night but who will survive Halloween's horrors?
Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly present another evening of glitz and glamour as the 11 remaining couples hit the dance floor for a ballroom battle to stay in the competition. Voting lines open at the end of the show. Once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded dance-off during Sunday night's results show.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome you to another exciting results show full of drama. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined, and the two couples with the lowest score dance off against each other before 11 couples become 10. Our professional male dancers also be wow us with an amazing routine that is not to be missed. Who will survive another week and who will be waltzing off the dance floor?
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present another evening of glitz and glamour as the 10 remaining couples hit the dance floor for a ballroom battle to stay in the competition. Voting lines open at the end of the show. Once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded dance-off during Sunday night's results show.
It's Remembrance Sunday on Strictly Come Dancing as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome you to another exciting Results Show. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined and the two couples with the lowest scores dance off against each other before the ballroom claims another victim. World renowned violinist Andre Rieu performs, plus Vincent and Flavia showcase an Argentine Tango.
Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly welcome you to a very special Strictly Come Dancing as the show hotfoots to Wembley Arena for a live spectacular as we dance through the decades! Our nine remaining couples perform live in front of 6,000 people, kicking off the show with a bang with an amazing routine from our professionals and celebrities. Then each couple takes to the stage to dance their hearts out to stay in Strictly Come Dancing. As if that's not enough, the princess of pop herself Kylie wows the crowd with 'The Loco-Motion'. Voting lines will open at the end of the show. Once judges' scores have been added to viewer votes the two lowest scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded dance off in Sunday night's Results Show.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman throw open the doors to Wembley Arena for an action-packed results show. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined, and the two couples with the lowest score dance off against each other before 11 couples become 10. The show opens with a fabulous 50s shindig, followed by an amazing performance from Girls Aloud, singing the 2012 Children in Need single Something New.
Strictly Come Dancing judges Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli look back over the past 9 series and personally select their best Strictly dances, giving us all the Strictly Greatest Hits!
Best of the Rest
A Day in the Life of a Judge
Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly present as the final six celebrities demonstrate their best moves in a bid to avoid the dreaded dance-off and make it through to next week's semi-final
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman reveal which four couples have secured a place in next week's final and who will be hanging up their dancing shoes. Katherine Jenkins also performs
Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly throw open the doors to Television Centre for the first of two spectacular live grand final shows. The four remaining couples each perform two routines. The judges mark all performances but it is down to the viewer vote alone to crown the 2012 Strictly Champion.
Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly welcome you to the second exciting show in the Strictly Come Dancing 2012 live final. This is the couples' last chance to win your votes and take home the glitter ball trophy. As well as a performance from chart topping pop icon Robbie Williams, all the couples from the cast of Strictly 2012 are reunited on the dancefloor for one last time. It's been a battle of the ballroom from day 1, but finally the Strictly 2012 Champions are announced.
It's mince pies at the ready as Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly present a very special Christmas spectacular, with six brand new celebrities taking up the ballroom challenge on a festive-themed dance floor. Actress Sheila Hancock, comedian Katy Brand, JB from boyband JLS, Blue Peter's Helen Skelton, comedy performer Bobby Ball and retired footballer Fabrice Muamba all rock around the Strictly dance floor hoping to take home the Christmas Strictly trophy. Some very familiar faces from Strictly's past also join in the festive fun. Plus music legend Rod Stewart wishes everyone a Merry Christmas as he sings in this Christmas cracker.
Join Lisa Riley on the Strictly Red Carpet as she greets the class of 2013.
Put your dancing shoes on; Strictly is back! Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly bring back the glitz and glamour to your Saturday nights. The red carpet is rolled out to greet our 15 stars, before the nail-biting moment when they discover who their professional dance partner will be. They then all take to the dance floor to perform together for the very first time. Will it be ballroom bliss, or murder on the dance floor? Plus music performances from Rod Stewart and Jessie J, who performs her new single. Let the dancing commence.
Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly present the first night in a live Strictly Come Dancing double bill, as six couples take to the dance floor for the very first time. There is no public vote this week, but the couples still have to impress the Strictly judges, whose scores will be carried through to next week. Will it be murder on the dancefloor, or will all those hours in the training room pay off? Whose nerves will get the better of them, and who will be cha cha cha-ing their way to the top of the leader board? Let's start dancing!
Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly are back for the weekend's second live instalment of Strictly Come Dancing. The remaining nine couples don their dancing shoes and take to the floor for the very first time, with their professional partners. There is no public vote this week but the couples still have to impress the Strictly judges, whose scores will be carried through to next week. So who will be a dance disaster and who will be a fab-u-lous mover? Tune in to find out.
Grab your glitterballs and join Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly for a sparkling spectacular as all 15 couples hit the dance floor. Every step counts, as the judges' scores from Week 1 are combined with those from this show. The celebrities are now dancing for survival, as the two lowest-scoring couples must face the dreaded dance-off in Sunday's results show. The pressure is on, as no-one wants to be the first to leave the competition.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman return to host an unforgettable evening of Strictly drama, in the first results show of the series. The judges' scores and public votes are in and the two couples with the lowest score dance off against each other, with one of them chasseing out of the competition for good. Plus, the professional dancers treat us to a spectacular a routine, and Matt Goss from Bros performs his version of the hit single, When Will I Be Famous.
Love is in the air on Strictly Come Dancing. Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly invite you to cuddle up with your loved ones as the remaining 14 couples battle it out to impress the judges and viewers with heart-felt performances to some of the greatest love songs ever written. Plus the Strictly professional dancers take to the stage for a loved-up group routine which is not to be missed. Will it be love and marriage, or a fatal attraction for our couples?
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are your hosts for an exciting evening of drama in the second results show of the series. The judges' scores and public votes are in and the two couples with the lowest score face the music and dance off against each other, before 14 couples become 13. Plus, the professional dancers take to the floor with another fantastically enchanting group routine, and Andrea Bocelli keeps the romantics' cups brimming over with a love classic.
Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly present another evening of sequins and sparkles as the 13 remaining couples hit the dance floor for a ballroom battle to stay in Strictly Come Dancing. Voting lines open at the end of the show. Once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded dance-off in Sunday night's results show.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present another results show full of dance drama. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined, and the two couples with the lowest score dance off against each other before 13 couples become 12. There is a performance by Keane, and the professional dancers take part in a group routine. Who will survive another week, and who will twirl off the dance floor?
Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly invite you to join them for an evening of glittery gorgeousness as the 12 remaining couples hit the dance floor for a ballroom battle to stay in the competition. Voting lines open at the end of the show; once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again the dreaded dance-off during Sunday's results show.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present another results show full of dance drama. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined, and the two couples with the lowest score dance off against each other before 12 couples become 11. Get ready for Earth, Wind and Fire as they bring their groove to the Strictly dance floor, and the professionals perform yet another dance spectacular. Who will survive another week, and who will cha cha cha their way out of the competition?
Strictly does Halloween! Get ready for the fright of your life and join Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly as the 11 remaining couples hit the dance floor in a spooktacular ballroom battle. Voting lines open at the end of the show; once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again the deadly dance-off during Sunday's results show.
Pumpkins at the ready as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome you to a results show full of freaky Halloween delights. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined, and the two couples with the lowest score dance off against each other before Halloween claims its next victim as 11 couples become 10. Madness awaken the werewolves inside us as they perform their new single, La Luna, and the professionals deliver a bewitching group routine. Which couples will be treated to another week on Strictly, and who will be spirited away from the competition for good?
It's Saturday night, and that can only mean it's Strictly time! Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite you to indulge in an evening of sequins and sparkles, as the 10 remaining couples hit the dance floor for a ballroom battle to stay in the competition. Voting lines open at the end of the show; once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again the dreaded dance-off during Sunday's results show.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome you to another exciting results show that's bound to be full of drama. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined, and the two couples with the lowest score dance off against each other before ten couples become nine. There are performances from the Tenors and the Puppini Sisters, and the professionals deliver another spectacular group routine.
Ballroom is going home! Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly invite you to join them for a truly memorable Strictly Come Dancing from the historic Blackpool Tower ballroom. The nine remaining couples battle it out on the world famous dance floor, desperately dancing to stay in the competition. Voting lines open at the end of the show; once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again the dreaded dance-off during Sunday's results show.
Grab your donkeys and hold on to your Kiss Me Quick hats as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome you to another exciting results show, set in the magical Blackpool Tower ballroom. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined, and the two couples with the lowest score dance off against each other before nine couples become eight. There are performances from Andre Rieu and JLS, and the professionals deliver another spectacular group routine.
Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly host another action-packed Strictly Come Dancing. The remaining eight couples kick, spin and chasse their hearts out to stay in the competition. Voting lines open at the end of the show; once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded dance-off during Sunday's results show.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome you to another nail-biting results show. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined, and the two couples with the lowest score dance off against each other before eight couples become seven. Get your baking gear at the ready as our professional dancers deliver a truly scrumptious group routine, and listen out for the dulcet tones of operatic pop sensation Il Divo.
Jazz hands at the ready; it's musicals week on Strictly Come Dancing! Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly invite you to join them for a night to remember on the ballroom floor. The competition is heating up as the remaining seven couples battle it out to stay in Strictly.
Grab your glittery top hats and your canes as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome you to a musical-themed Strictly results show. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined, and the two couples with the lowest score dance off against each other before seven couples become six. Classical tenor Alfie Boe performs the incredibly moving Bring Him Home from the world-famous musical Les Miserables, and the professional dancers perform another incredible group routine.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present a night to remember on the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom floor. The competition is at melting point as the six surviving couples pivot, twist and turn to keep the glitter ball trophy in their sights. Voting lines open at the end of the show; once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded dance-off during Sunday's results show.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present another Strictly results show, as two couples compete for a place in the final five and Robbie Williams performs in the studio.
Zoe Ball presents a special live programme from the Strictly Come Dancing Final 2013. As soon as the curtain falls on this year's series Zoe will share the post show excitement as she chats to all the finalists, including an exclusive first interview with the winners of the coveted Glitter Ball trophy.
A treat for all Strictly Come Dancing fans. Highlights from the last 12 weeks of competition, telling the story of the most spectacular series yet.
Hold onto your reindeer - it's time for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special, with your hosts Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly! Six new celebrities take to the ballroom for a one-off festive performance, competing to get their hands on the Christmas Strictly trophy. Comedian Rufus Hound, Rochelle Humes from girl band The Saturdays, West End legend Elaine Paige, DJ Sara Cox, EastEnders star Ricky Norwood and musician Matt Goss rock around the Strictly dance floor. Plus choirboy Jack Topping decks the halls with his rendition of Tomorrow and some familiar faces from Strictly past make this a Christmas to remember.
Be the first to see the full line-up for Strictly Come Dancing as Zoe Ball meets and greets the class of 2014 on the red carpet.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman launch the new series of Strictly, with glitz and glamour all the way. The journey begins as the red carpet is rolled out to greet the 15 stars before the nail-biting moment when they discover who their dancing partners will be. The couples then take to the dance floor to perform together for the very first time. Will it be ballroom bliss or murder on the dance floor? Plus, music performances from soul legend Smokey Robinson, Imelda May and hot new band Five Seconds of Summer.
Join Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman for the first night in a live dancing double bill as six couples take to the floor for the very first time. There'll be no public vote this week, but the couples still have to impress the Strictly judges, whose scores will be carried through to next week. Will all those hours in the training room pay off? Whose nerves will get the better of them? And who will be cha cha cha-ing their way to the top of the leader board? Let's start dancing!
Join Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman for the weekend's second live show full of Strictly sparkle as nine more celebrities take to the dance floor for their debut. The judges can't wait to critique the talent, and by the end of tonight viewers will know who has the potential to go far in the competition and who will be worried that their time on Strictly could be a short-lived dream. The viewers' vote doesn't start for another week but the judges' scores will give us our first leader board and, as the nation's favourite dance show takes to the floor for another series of glitz and glamour, it's all to dance for.
Grab your glitterballs and join Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman for a sparkling spectacular as all 15 couples hit the dance floor. Every step counts as the judges' scores from last week are combined with those from tonight's show. The celebrities are now dancing for survival, as the two lowest-scoring couples will have to face the dreaded dance-off in Sunday's results show. The pressure is on, as no-one wants to be the first to leave the competition.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman return as your hosts for an unforgettable evening of Strictly drama, in the first results show of the series. The judges' scores and public votes are in and the two couples with the lowest scores dance off against each other, and one of them will chassé out of the competition for good. Plus, our professional dancers treat us to a spectacular routine to Jamie Cullum and Gregory Porter with Please Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood.
It's Saturday night at the movies as Strictly celebrates some of the biggest films in history. We are now down to 14 couples and every one of them has to deliver an amazing routine to a classic movie track to stay in the competition. Plus, we have a surprise judge - for one night only, pop legend Donny Osmond will be joining the panel. Donny is a winner of Strictly in the US, so who better to analyse our celebrities' moves and give them words of wisdom? Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host an evening full of sparkling moves, iconic songs and plenty of surprises.
It's time for another couple to leave the floor as our movie weekend builds to its finale. Plus, Donny Osmond joins the cast and performs a classic movie track before joining the judging panel to decide who stays and who goes in the dreaded dance-off. There are no sequels in Strictly, so sadly one of our celebrities will leave tonight.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite you to join them for another evening of sequins and sparkles as our 13 remaining couples hit the dance floor for a ballroom battle to stay in Strictly Come Dancing. So far we've had plenty of surprises and even some shocks but, as the competition intensifies, who's going to wow the judges and win the viewers' hearts? Voting lines will open at the end of the show. Once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded Dance Off in Sunday night's results show.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome you to another exciting results show full of dance drama. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined and the two couples with the lowest scores will dance off against each other before 13 couples become 12. Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett will be performing and our professional dancers will be wowing us with a spectacular routine that's not to be missed. Who will survive another week and who will be twirling off the dance floor?
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite you to join them for an evening of glittery gorgeousness. The competition intensifies as the 12 remaining couples hit the dance floor for a ballroom battle to stay in Strictly Come Dancing. Voting lines will open at the end of the show. Once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded Dance Off in Sunday night's results show.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome you to another exciting results show full of dance drama. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined and the two couples with the lowest scores will dance off against each other before 12 couples become 11. Culture Club perform one of their greatest hits and the professional dancers kick the show off with a barn dance that will blow your cotton socks off. Who will survive another week and who will be cha-cha-cha-ing off the dance floor?
Strictly does Halloween! Get ready for the fright of your life and join Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as our 11 remaining couples hit the dance floor for a spooktacular ballroom battle. Voting lines open at the end of the show and once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the deadly dance-off in Sunday night's results show.
Pumpkins at the ready as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome you to a results show full of freaky Halloween delights. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined and the two couples with the lowest score will dance off against each other, before Halloween claims its next victim and 11 couples become 10. Annie Lennox will be awakening the werewolves inside us and don't miss our professionals as they deliver a bewitching group routine. So which couples will be treated to another week on Strictly and who will be spirited away from the competition for good?
It's Saturday night and that can only mean - it's Strictly time! Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite you to indulge in an evening of sequins and sparkles as our 10 remaining couples hit the dance floor for a ballroom battle to stay in Strictly Come Dancing. Voting lines will open at the end of the show. Once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded dance-off, in Sunday night's results show.
To mark Remembrance Sunday, Katherine Jenkins sings a 1940s classic and the Strictly pro dancers perform a spectacular routine to honour the wartime effort by those left at home.
Strictly is packing its bags and relocating to the home of ballroom! Our nine remaining Strictly couples invite you to join them for a truly memorable show at the historic Blackpool Tower Ballroom as they battle it out on the world-famous dance floor, desperately dancing their best to stay in the competition. Voting lines will open at the end of the show. Once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded dance off, in Sunday night's results show.
Grab your donkeys and hold on to your Kiss Me Quick hats as Strictly welcomes you to another exciting results show, set in the magical Blackpool Tower Ballroom. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined and the two couples with the lowest score dance off against each other, after which nine couples become eight. Showbusiness legend Shirley Bassey sings one of her classics and supergroup McBusted perform a number too. Plus our professionals deliver another spectacular routine to a Jackson Five medley.
It's another action-packed Strictly Come Dancing as the competition for the glitterball intensifies. The atmosphere is at fever pitch as our remaining eight couples kick, spin and dance their hearts out to stay in the competition. Voting lines will open at the end of the show. Once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded dance off in Sunday night's results show.
It's another nailbiting results show, which kicks off with a comic caper of a cop chase dance routine from our pros. Plus international superstar Barry Manilow performs a classic duet and one of his most popular iconic songs. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined and the two couples with the lowest scores will dance off against each other, before eight couples become seven.
Pack your bags, grab your passports and climb on board for Around the World week on Strictly Come Dancing. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite you to join them for an international night to remember on the ballroom floor. To set the scene, the show opens with the pros performing a Bollywood extravaganza group routine. Then each of the remaining seven couples battle it out, each dancing a routine from a different part of the globe to stay in Strictly. Voting lines will open at the end of the show. Once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded dance-off, in Sunday night's results show.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome you to the Around the World Strictly Results show. Opening with a spectacular performance celebrating Irish dancing, the pros are joined by Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance troupe. The competition to reach the final intensifies as the judges' scores and public votes are combined to reveal which two couples will dance off against each other. One couple leaves tonight, whilst the quarter-final awaits the remaining couples.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite you to join them for a night to remember on the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom floor. The competition is at melting point as our six surviving couples pivot, twist and turn to keep the glitter ball trophy in their sights. Voting lines will open at the end of the show. Once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded dance-off on Sunday night's Results Show.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome you to another nail-biting Strictly results show. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined and the two couples with the lowest scores will dance off against each other, before six couples become five. Pop superstars OneRepublic entertain you and prepare to be stunned as our professional dancers perform another amazing group routine.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite you to join them for the semi-final of Strictly Come Dancing! Fifteen couples started the competition back in September but, three months on and hundreds of dances later they have been whittled down to just five. Tonight it will be heartbreak for one couple because only four can make it through to the grand final. The five remaining couples must each perform two dances for a chance to win a place in the final. Voting lines will open at the end of the show. Once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded dance off, in Sunday night's Results Show. Who is within touching distance of the glitterball and who will be waltzing out of the competition at the last hurdle?
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome you to the big one - it's the Results Show which reveals the four couples will reach the Grand Final of Strictly Come Dancing. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined and the two couples with the lowest score will dance off against each other, before five couples become four. And the professional dancers will also be taking to the floor with another incredible routine. Plus Paloma Faith will be giving an exclusive performance especially for Strictly.
Now we know your Strictly 2014 finalists, we look back at their magic moments
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite you to join them for the Strictly Come Dancing grand final! In the first of the night's two spectacular live shows, the remaining four couples each perform two dances as they begin the battle to be crowned champions of Strictly 2014. The judges comment and score the performances, but the winner is decided by viewers' votes. We'll be will finding out who will take home the prized glitter ball trophy in the results show later in the evening.
Sequins at the ready as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome you to the second nail-biting show in the Strictly Come Dancing 2014 live final. At the start of the show four couples become three as the couple with the lowest number of votes is eliminated. The voting lines will then reopen as the three remaining couples perform their favourite dance of the series in their final bid to take home the glitter ball trophy. All the celebrities of 2014 are reunited to perform together one last time in a stunning group spectacular. It's been a battle of the ballroom from day one, but finally the Strictly 2014 champions will be crowned.
Hold onto your reindeer as Sir Bruce Forsyth returns to host the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special with Tess Daly! This year Strictly goes to town with a pantomime theme as six of the most memorable celebrities from past series of Strictly compete in a one-off festive special. Len, Bruno, Craig and Darcey get into the panto spirit too - Baron Hardup, the Evil Queen, the Fairy Godmother and Buttons judge the performances. Expect the competition to be intense as past champions Chris Hollins and Louis Smith, finalists Sophie Ellis Bextor and Rachel Stevens, plus viewers favourites Russell Grant and Lisa Riley rock around the dance floor as they vie to get their hands on the Strictly trophy. All this plus the host of the show, Sir Bruce, stars in a very special performance of Winter Wonderland with the female pros. What a festive treat for all.
It's the moment of truth for the six nominees who, after the excitement of being chosen and weeks of training, finally perform in the famous ballroom. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present as the hopefuls and their professional partners take to the floor for just one dance, before facing the judging panel of Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli, Darcey Bussell and Anton Du Beke (sitting in for Craig Revel Horwood). Their scores and opinions are just a guide, however, as at the end of the show the phone lines will open for the public to choose their favourite, with the winner announced during Friday night's Comic Relief.
Join Zoe Ball capturing all the post show excitement after the glitter comes down, for the first interview with all three runners up before congratulating this year's champions.
Join Alison Hammond to meet the glittering cast of 2015 in a one-off Strictly Come Dancing special. Fifteen celebrities walk the Strictly Red Carpet in their first outing as Strictly stars. Get the lowdown on their hopes and fears as we exclusively showcase the line-up for the nation's favourite dance show. Watch as Tess, Claudia and our judges reunite for a sparkling new series of Strictly Come Dancing.
Put your dancing shoes on, Strictly is back! It's glitz and glamour all the way as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman launch the new series. Get on board the Strictly express as the journey begins for 15 new stars, including the nail-biting moment when they discover who their dancing partners are. The couples then take to the dance floor to perform together for the very first time in their much-anticipated inaugural group routine. Will it be ballroom bliss or murder on the dance floor? Plus, music performances from soul star Gregory Porter and singing sensation Jess Glynne.
Eight Strictly couples take their first steps as they learn their debut routine. Watch the first of our two rehearsal exclusives to find out how they get on in training.
Seven Strictly couples take their first steps as they learn their debut routine. Watch the second of our two rehearsal exclusives to find out how they get on in training.
Join Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman for the first night in a live dancing double bill as six couples take to the floor for the very first time. There'll be no public vote this week, but the couples still have to impress the Strictly judges, whose scores will be carried over to next week. Will all those hours in the training room pay off? Whose nerves will get the better of them? And who will be cha-cha-cha-ing their way to the top of the leader board? Let's start dancing!
Join Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman for the weekend's second live show full of Strictly sparkle, as nine more celebrities take to the floor for their dancing debuts. The judges can't wait to critique the talent, and, by the end of the show, viewers will know who has the potential to go far in the competition and who will be worried that their time on Strictly could be a short-lived dream. The Viewers' Vote doesn't start for another week, but the judges' scores will give us our first leader board, so it's all to dance for.
Grab your glitterballs and join Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman for a sparkling spectacular as all 15 couples hit the dance floor, together for the first time in a dance floor spectacular. Every step counts, as the judges' scores from last week are combined with those from tonight's show. The celebrities are dancing for survival, as the two lowest-scoring couples will face the dreaded dance-off in Sunday's results show. The pressure is on. No-one wants to be the first to leave the competition.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman return as your hosts for an unforgettable evening of Strictly drama, in the first results show of the series. The judges' scores and public votes are in. The two couples with the lowest scores dance off against each other, and one of them will chasse out of the competition for good. Plus, our professional dancers will be treating us to a spectacular routine accompanying the legendary Rod Stewart.
It's Saturday night at the movies as Strictly celebrates some of the biggest films in history. We are now down to 14 couples and every one of them has to deliver an amazing routine to a classic movie track stay in the competition. Who will get into character and deliver award-winning performances, and who will be flops at the box office? Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host an evening full of sparkling moves, iconic songs and plenty of surprises.
It's time for another couple to leave the floor as the movie weekend builds to its finale. The only sequel in Strictly is the dreaded dance-off, and no-one wants to find themselves in the bottom two. And Italian singing sensation Andrea Bocelli performs a classic track from a Hollywood blockbuster.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite you to join them for another evening of sequins and sparkles as our 13 remaining couples hit the dance floor for a ballroom battle to stay in Strictly Come Dancing. So far we've had plenty of surprises and even some shocks but, as the competition intensifies, who's going to wow the judges and win the viewers' hearts? Voting lines open at the end of the show. Once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded dance-off in Sunday night's results show.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome you to another exciting results show full of dance drama. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined, and the two couples with the lowest score dance off against each other before 13 couples become 12. Will Young performs in the studio, and the professional dancers wow the audience with a spectacular routine that's not to be missed. Who will survive another week and who will go twirling off the dance floor?
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite you to join them for an evening of glitter and glamour. The competition intensifies as our 12 remaining couples hit the dance floor and do ballroom battle to stay in the running for the glitterball trophy. Voting lines will open at the end of the show. Once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded dance-off in Sunday night's results show.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome you to another exciting results show full of dance drama and a performance from superstar Bryan Adams. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined, and the two couples with the lowest scores will dance off against each other before 12 couples become 11. Who will survive another week and who will be cha-cha-cha-ing their way off Strictly?
Strictly does Halloween! Get ready for the fright of your life and join Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as the 11 remaining couples hit the dance floor for a spooktacular ballroom battle. Voting lines open at the end of the show. Once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the deadly dance-off in Sunday night's results show.
Pumpkins at the ready as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome you to a results show full of freaky Halloween delights, a performance of Demons by James Morrison to awaken the werewolves inside us and a bewitching group routine by the professionals. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined, and the two couples with the lowest scores will dance off against each other before Halloween claims its next victim and 11 couples become 10. So which couples will be treated to another week on Strictly, and who will be spirited away for good?
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite you to indulge in an evening of sequins and sparkles as our ten remaining couples hit the dance floor for a ballroom battle to stay on Strictly Come Dancing. Voting lines will open at the end of the show. Once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded dance-off in Sunday night's results show.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome you to another exciting results show that's bound to be full of drama. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined and the two couples with the lowest scores will dance off against each other before ten couples become nine. To mark Remembrance Sunday, the Strictly pro dancers perform a spectacular routine to a Glen Miller classic. Plus pop superstar Seal joins us with his latest single.
Celebrity dance contest presented by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. The competition is hotting up as nine couples take to the Strictly dance floor, all fighting to make it through to the Blackpool special. It's the show where no-one wants to make a mistake but they will all have to dance their very best to impress the judges. Their scores will be combined with the viewers' vote to decide who will make it to Blackpool and who will face the dance-off.
Nine couples have danced their best to win a coveted place at the Tower Ballroom, Blackpool. It's now decision time as only seven will make it through automatically and two couples find themselves in the dreaded dance-off. Plus, Brandon Flowers from The Killers performs in the Strictly studio.
The eight remaining couples battle it out on the dancefloor of the Blackpool Tower Ballroom. The show opens with the dancers performing an Upstairs, Downstairs-themed Lindy hop routine.
Eight couples are reduced to seven. The professional dancers open the show with a classic number, honouring the legacy of the Blackpool Tower Ballroom, and Take That perform their new single.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite you to join them for a night to remember on the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom floor. The competition is at melting point as our seven surviving couples pivot, twist and turn to keep the glitterball trophy in their sights. And tonight they have to dance not just once, but twice! After performing their couple's routine, they then have to take to the floor for the 'Quickstepathon'. All seven couples will dance a quickstep routine at the same time, hoping to impress the judges for valuable extra points. The leaderboard could be turned upside down at this crucial stage of the competition. Voting lines will open at the end of the show. Once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded dance off, in Sunday night's Results Show.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome you to another nail-biting Strictly results show. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined, and the two couples with the lowest scores will dance off against each other, before seven couples become six. Get ready to let the amazing vocals of Adam Lambert entertain you, and prepare to be stunned as our professional dancers perform another amazing group routine.
The six remaining couples are dancing to songs from the world's biggest musicals, competing for a place in the semi-finals. The show opens with the professional dancers and contestants performing a spectacular routine to That's Entertainment! Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman preside over the musicals-themed results show which opens with a dazzling performance by the professional dancers. Josh Groban sings a classic musical number before the competition intensifies and two couples dance off to decide who will claim the last semi-final place.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite you to join them for the semi-final of Strictly Come Dancing! Fifteen couples started the competition back in September but, three months on and hundreds of dances later they have been whittled down to just five. In this round it is heartbreak for one couple because only four can make it through to the Grand Final. It is doubly difficult for the five remaining couples, as each must perform not one, but two dances for a chance to win a place in the Strictly Grand Final. Voting lines will open at the end of the show. Once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded dance off, in Sunday night's Results Show. There is only space for four couples in the Final, so who is within touching distance of the glitterball and who will be waltzing out of the competition at the last hurdle?
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome you to the big one - it's the Results Show which reveals the four couples that will reach the Grand Final of Strictly Come Dancing. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined and the two couples with the lowest score will dance off against each other, before five couples become four. The professional dancers will also be taking to the floor with another incredible routine. Plus a musical performance by Kylie accompanied by our professional dancers.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite you to join them for the Strictly Come Dancing Grand Final! In the first of two spectacular live shows, the remaining four couples perform two dances as they begin the battle to be crowned champions of Strictly 2015. They have to deliver a spectacular showdance and reprise one of their classic routines from the series, chosen by the judges. The judges will be commenting and scoring the performances for your guidance only as it's all down to the viewer's vote - it's up to you to decide who your winner will be. And we'll be finding out who will take home the prized glitterball trophy in the results show later tonight.
Sequins at the ready as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome you to the second nail-biting show in the Strictly Come Dancing 2015 live final. At the start of the second part of tonight's show, four couples become three as the couple with the lowest number of votes is eliminated. The voting lines will then reopen as the three remaining couples perform their favourite dance of the series in their final bid to take home the glitterball trophy. All of the celebrities of 2015 are reunited to perform together one last time in a stunning group spectacular. It's been a battle of the ballroom from day one, but finally the Strictly 2015 Champions will be crowned.
This Christmas special really is the battle of the champions, as past series winners Abbey Clancy, Harry Judd, and Tom Chambers go head to head for the trophy with finalist Lisa Snowden, the People's Strictly winner Cassidy Little and 2013's bubbliest star, Alison Hammond. There's Christmas magic as our stars take on enchanting classics such as Alice in Wonderland, Puss in Boots, Scrooge, Jack Frost, Rapunzel and Hansel and Gretel. The judges embrace the Christmas spirit as they get into costume as characters from Snow White. Providing the musical performance are the incredible Shirley Bassey and Blake, with their beautiful rendition of Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire. It promises to be a festive treat for all!
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Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman launch a new series of the celebrity dance contest, with judges Len, Bruno, Darcey and Craig casting a critical eye over proceedings as 15 celebrities step onto the dance floor for the first time. Some might be nervous, some possibly terrified, but all 15 are excited to find out who their professional dance partner will be... Along with pairing the perfect partners, there are also performances from Olly Murs and Rebecca Ferguson. And, of course, all the pros and celebrities dance their very first routine together to get the new series of Strictly launched in style.
Ahead of the Strictly live shows of 2016, our 15 couples are busy training for their debut performance. Enjoy an exclusive first look at their first steps.
It is showtime on Strictly as six celebrities take to the floor to perform their very first routines with their professional partner. Who will impress and who will flounder? Will there be disasters on the dance floor, or will some surprise us with a perfect performance? Nerves will be jangling as the judges cast their critical eyes over the couples for the first time.
The remaining nine couples take to the dance floor for the first time in a bid to impress the judges. Who will surprise, who will impress and who will be worried that their stint on Strictly could be short-lived? No-one leaves this week, as there is no public vote, but the judges scores will be carried over to the following weekend when the viewers will be able to choose their favourites. The show opens with a spectacular group performance to Burt Bacharach classic What the World Needs Now, where the entire Strictly cast is joined by all generations of dancers to launch the new series in style. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host the weekend's dance extravaganza.
All 15 couples hit the dance floor, together for the first time, in a dance floor spectacular. Every step counts as the judges' scores from last week are combined with those from this show. The celebrities are dancing for survival as the two lowest-scoring couples will face the dreaded dance-off in Sunday's Results Show. The pressure is on. No-one wants to be the first to leave the competition.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman return as your hosts for an unforgettable evening of Strictly drama, in the first results show of the series. The judges' scores and public votes are in and the two couples with the lowest score dance off against each other, and one of them will chasse out of the competition for good. Plus our professional dancers will be treating us to a spectacular routine accompanying the legendary Barry Gibb.
It is Saturday night at the movies as Strictly celebrates some of the biggest films in history. We are now down to 14 couples, and every one of them has to deliver an amazing routine to a classic movie track to stay in the competition. Who will get into character and deliver award-winning performances, and who will be flops at the box office? Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host an evening full of sparkling moves, iconic songs and plenty of surprises.
It is time for another couple to leave the show as movie weekend builds to its finale. The only sequel in Strictly is the dreaded dance-off, and no-one wants to find themselves in the bottom two. Plus Michael Ball and Alfie Boe perform a classic track from a Hollywood blockbuster.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman introduce another evening of sequins and sparkles as the 13 remaining couples hit the dance floor for a ballroom battle to stay in the show.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman introduce the results show, as the two couples with the lowest score dance off against each other. There is also a performance from Madness.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite you to join them for another evening of glitter and glamour as the 11 remaining couples hit the dance floor for a ballroom battle to stay in the show. Voting lines will open at the end of the programme. Once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the dance-off in the results show.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome you to another exciting results show full of dance drama. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined, and the two couples with the lowest score will dance off against each other before 11 couples become 10. Including a performance from LeAnn Rimes. Who will survive another week, and who will be cha cha cha-ing off the dance floor?
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite you to join them for a Halloween spooktacular, as the 10 remaining couples hit the dance floor in a ballroom battle. Voting lines will open at the end of the programme. Once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the dance-off in the results show.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome viewers to another exciting results show full of dance drama. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined, and the two couples with the lowest score will dance off against each other before 10 couples become nine. Laura Mvula performs her new single Ready or Not. Troy, and the professional dancers deliver a bewitching routine.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present as the couples take to the dance-floor once again. As ever, Len Goodman, Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood are on hand to critique each pair's form, while Claudia seeks reactions from the celebrities and their professional dance partners. At the end of tonight's show, voting lines are opened, giving members of the public a chance to have their say on the evening's routines.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman reveal the results of last night's show, before the two couples with the lowest combined scores compete in a dance-off to decide who will be going through to next week's round and who will be leaving the competition. Plus, Gary Barlow performs songs from the musical Calendar Girls and Len Goodman takes a close-up look at last night's routines.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present as the eight remaining couples return to the dance-floor to once again demonstrate the routines they have spent the past week honing via intensive practice. Each pair will be fighting to earn a spot among the line-up for the Blackpool special, and Len Goodman, Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood are on hand to judge each pro-celebrity pairing's abilities. At the end of this evening's show, voting lines open to give members of the public a chance to have their say on the night's performances.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present the results of last night's viewers' vote, and reveal which couples are guaranteed a place in next week's show. The two lowest scoring pairs compete in a dance-off, before one of them leaves the contest. Plus, the professional dancers give a special performance for Remembrance Day and Andre Rieu gives his rendition of Hallelujah.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite viewers to join them for a memorable show at the historic Blackpool Tower Ballroom as the remaining seven celebrities battle it out on the world-famous dance floor. The show opens with a special Strictly performance from the professional dancers and celebrities, inspired by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Voting lines open at the end of the show. Once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded dance-off in the results show.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome viewers to another exciting results show from the world-famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined, and the two couples with the lowest score dance off against each other, before seven couples become six. Featuring performances from pop superstar Rick Astley and Scottish rockers Simple Minds.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite viewers to join them for an evening of sequins and sparkles as the remaining couples hit the ballroom floor. The competition is at melting point as the six surviving couples dance not once, but twice, pivoting, twisting and turning to keep the glitterball trophy in their sights. After performing their routine, all six couples compete on the dance floor at the same time in the Cha Cha Challenge to earn valuable extra marks from the judges. Voting lines will open at the end of the show. Once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded dance-off in the results show.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome viewers to another exciting results show. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined, and the two couples with the lowest scores dance off against each other, before six couples become five. Pop songstress Ellie Goulding performs her new track Falling for You, and the professional dancers perform another amazing group routine.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite viewers to join them for an evening of sequins and sparkles as the remaining couples hit the ballroom floor. Voting lines will open at the end of the show. Once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded dance-off in the results show.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome viewers to another exciting results show. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined, and the two couples with the lowest scores dance off against each other, before one couple leaves the show.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite viewers to join them for the semi-final of Strictly Come Dancing. Fifteen couples have been whittled down to just four, with each couple having to perform two dances for a chance to win a place in the Strictly grand final. Voting lines will open at the end of the show. Once the judges' scores have been added to viewer votes, the two lowest-scoring couples will perform again in the dreaded dance-off in the results show.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome viewers to the semi-final results show. The judges' scores and public votes have been combined, and the two couples with the lowest scores dance off against each other, before four couple become three. Featuring a routine by the professional dancers and a musical performance by Sting.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite you to join them for the Strictly Come Dancing grand final. The three remaining couples perform three dances as they battle to be crowned champions of Strictly 2016. They have to deliver a spectacular showdance and reprise one of their routines from the series, chosen by the judges. In a final bid for viewer votes, each couple performs the routine they hope will secure them victory. While the judges comment on and score the performances, it is for guidance only as it's all down to the viewers' vote to decide who will be the winning couple. Plus a performance from Emeli Sande, the Strictly celebrities of 2016 return for one last group performance, and Strictly says goodbye to head judge Len Goodman in the most spectacular fashion.
The couples pay tribute to some of the most memorable Christmas films of all time. With past contestants Ainsley Harriott, Pamela Stephenson, Gethin Jones, Denise Lewis, Melvin Odoom and Frankie Bridge competing for the trophy. Routines are inspired by Home Alone, The Polar Express, Love Actually, Meet Me In St Louis, Elf and Frozen. The Strictly judges embrace the Christmas spirit as they get into costume as their favourite Christmas movie characters. Matt Goss performs White Christmas, plus there are two group performances from the entire Strictly cast.
Get an exclusive first look at the stars of 2017, as Zoe Ball greets them on the Strictly Red Carpet.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman launch a new series of the celebrity dance contest, pairing up the 15 celebrities with their professional dance partners. 2016 champions Joanne and Ore return to perform their winning jive, and there is music from Shania Twain and Rita Ora. The celebrities take to the floor for their first group dance, and there is a very special group routine as everyone on Strictly pays tribute to Sir Bruce Forsyth.
Ahead of the Strictly live shows of 2017, our 15 couples are busy training for their debut performance. Enjoy an exclusive first look at their first steps.
The pro-celebrity dance contest makes its grand return to screens, two weeks after a special introductory programme announced the dancer partnerships, and paid tribute to the show's late presenter Bruce Forsyth. Now though, the competition is ready to get under way, as incoming judge `Queen of Latin' Shirley Ballas and her fellow panellists Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood and Darcey Bussell get their first taste of what the dancing duos are capable of achieving. None of the 15 stars taking to the dance floor this weekend will be exiting this week, though. Instead, their scores will carry over to next weekend, when viewers get a chance to vote for their favourite couples.
Last week, the pro-celebrity couples were given their first chance to show off their dancing prowess, and received a taste of what to expect from incoming judge Shirley Ballas and veteran adjudicators Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and Darcey Bussell, as they assess their prepared routines. This weekend, though, the competition really gets under way. The scores awarded to the 15 couples in the previous round are added to those given out following this week's performances to determine which contestants could be facing the boot tomorrow evening. Ultimately, though, the decision will lie with viewers at home, who are given a chance to have their say via a public vote.
Lights, camera, action! It's the Strictly movie special. The glitz and glamour of Hollywood comes to the ballroom as Strictly Come Dancing glides into movie week.Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host as the fabulous 14 couples get ready for their close-ups and perform routines inspired by some of the greatest films of all time. All want to impress the judges, but they need the support of the viewers too. The show opens with a spectacular group performance from the entire cast as they pay tribute to one of the biggest movies of recent times - La La Land. Who will prove a smash hit at the box office, and who will flop on the dance floor?
Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly reveal which couples will be facing elimination, as they combine the results of the viewer vote with the previously announced judges' score. The two least successful pairs then go head to head in a dance-off, the outcome of which will determine who leaves the competition. Featuring music from Gregory Porter.
12 couples remain as the annual dancing competition enters its fifth weekend. The pressure to put in a flawless performance remains as high as ever, as the duos once again take to the stage to demonstrate the routines they have been practising throughout the week. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are on hand to oversee proceedings, as judges Shirley Ballas, Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood share their thoughts on the couples' steps.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present the results of last night's public vote, which is combined with the judges' scores to reveal the two lowest scoring couples. Both pairs will compete in a dance-off to decide which of them will be eliminated from the contest. With music from Irish rock band the Script.
Spiders, witches, broomsticks and ghosts take up residence in the ballroom, as the dancing contest's traditional Halloween special arrives. Entering the sixth weekend of the contest, the pack of couples has been whittled down to 11, and judges Shirley Ballas, Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood will be looking for the pro-celebrity duos to deliver suitably spooky performances if they are to earn the highest scores and boost their chances of finding themselves in a dance-off on Sunday. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present the results of the viewers' votes from last night's Halloween special. The two couples given the lowest combined score by the judges and the audience compete in a dance-off to decide which of them will be leaving the contest. Featuring a musical performance from Steps.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman reveal the results of the viewers' votes from last night's show. The two couples with the lowest combined scores from the audience and the judges must compete in a dance-off to decide which of them will be eliminated from the contest. Featuring a musical performance from Stereophonics.
The pro-celebrity couples face yet another round of high-pressure performances, as the competition enters its eighth weekend. Only nine duos remain, and Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly present as the pairs once more take to the dancefloor to demonstrate whether a week of rigorous training has had any impact on their skills as dancers. This time, though, the pressure is higher than ever, as anyone who drops out of the contest this weekend will miss out on the chance to dance at Blackpool Tower Ballroom next week. As ever, judges Shirley Ballas, Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood and Darcey Bussell preside over the contest, awarding each star a score that could give them a crucial lead in avoiding elimination following the public vote.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman reveal the results of last night's viewers' votes, and the two couples with the lowest combined scores from the judges and the audience must compete in a dance-off to retain their place in the contest. Plus, music from Seal and a special Remembrance Day performance by the professional dancers, accompanied by the RAF Spitfires Choir.
The star-studded dance contest reaches its most dazzling annual milestone, as the eight remaining pro-celebrity duos depart from London and head north to the Lancashire coast, where they put their skills to the test against the iconic backdrop of Blackpool Tower Ballroom. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman open proceedings by introducing a grand-scale group performance, in which the couples are joined on the dancefloor by judges Shirley Ballas, Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood. Already a glamorous affair, Strictly turns the dial well and truly up to 11 for its yearly trip to the northern resort town, with even more glitzy sets and routines that push the performers to their limits. With the grand final now only a month away, the stars once again face the judges scrutiny ahead of yet another elimination.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present the results of last night's show. The two couples with the lowest combined score from the judges and the audience must compete in a dance off to decide who will remain in the contest. Plus, a tribute to Northern Soul by the professional dancers, a duet by Alfie Boe and Michael Ball and a classic hit from Tears for Fears.
The seven remaining pro-celebrity duos return to the Elstree studio, in the wake of their expedition to the Lancashire coast last weekend for the annual Blackpool Tower special. The competition will be no less intense on coming back to familiar territory, though, as the celebrities and their seasoned dancing partners draw closer to the grand final. Judges Shirley Ballas, Bruno Tonioli, Darcey Bussell and Craig Revel Horwood are on hand to assess each pairing's skills as they perform their individual routines, before they all tackle the Paso Doble at the same time in a `Pasodoblathon'. As ever, though, the impressing the judges is only half of the battle, as the stars must also gain the approval of the viewing public, who are given a chance to have their say over who should stay in the running.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman reveal the results of last night's viewers' vote. Five of the remaining seven couples are guaranteed a place in next week's show, but the two pairs with the lowest combined score from the audience and the judges must compete in a dance-off to decide who will be leaving the contest. Plus, Kelly Clarkson performs her latest single.
Only six couples remain in the running, as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite the pro-celebrity duos back to the studio for another round of performances. This time, it is Musicals Week, which means the stars and their professional dancer partners will be tackling popular routines from West End and Broadway shows. The show begins with a group performance taking the form of a routine from the soundtrack of Oliver!, before their stars are tasked with pulling off their individual dances. Judges Shirley Ballas, Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood are on hand to deliver their verdicts and award points to the most successful stars. However, the competitors' true fate will only be decided once the public has voted.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman reveal the results of the Musicals Week viewers' vote. The two couples with the lowest combined scores from the judges and audience must compete in a dance-off to decide which of them will be eliminated from the contest before next week's semi-final. Featuring music from Beverley Knight, Amber Riley and Cassidy Janson.
The five remaining celebrities and their seasoned dancing partners reach the semi-final, and take to the stage in the studio to once again demonstrate their dancing skills. All the contestants face a two dances apiece as they try to win the favour of judges Shirley Ballas, Bruno Tonioli, Darcey Bussell and Craig Revel Horwood - and the viewers at home - if they are to be in with a chance of winning. Once the show is over, voting lines are opened, and fans are given a chance to have their say over who should make it to the final.
Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly reveal the results of last night's viewers' vote, which will decide who is going through to next week's final. Three of the five couples have already secured a position in next week's show, and the others must compete in a dance-off to decide who will get the last remaining place. With music from Craig David and a Lindy Hop routine by the professional dancers.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host the live grand final, which sees the final four celebrity contestants and their partners taking to the stage for three dances that will determine whether they claim the glitterball trophy. Shirley Ballas, Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood and Darcey Bussell offer their comments and score the performances, but as always, their opinions are merely guidance - the decision as to who waltzes off with this year's title is down to the viewers' vote. As the winner is decided, the rest of the 2017 cast are expected to return for one final, celebratory group performance. Plus, Ed Sheeran steps up to the stage for a special performance.
Six favourite stars of Strictly past return to the ballroom to compete for the Christmas trophy. Robbie Savage, Katie Derham, Jeremy Vine, Kimberley Walsh, Judy Murray and Colin Jackson and their professional partners each perform a routine inspired by what they love most about Christmas. From opening presents to decorating the tree, from putting up the lights to being reunited with loved ones, all that is wonderful about Christmas is celebrated in the Strictly ballroom. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host, and the judges are on hand to dish out plenty of Christmas cheer. There are also two amazing group routines featuring all the couples, a trip to Buckingham Palace for a very special tea dance hosted by the Duchess of Cornwall and music from the Kaiser Chiefs - it's a special show packed with all the magic of Christmas.
Get to know the cast of this year’s show on the glamour filled Red Carpet launch
The pro-celebrity ballroom contest hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman returns, featuring a medley of Nile Rodgers' greatest hits performed by Chic and the man himself. Nile is also joined by Craig David and Stefflon Don for a special performance of their new single. The line-up this year features former Pussycat Dolls singer Ashley Roberts, Casualty actor Charles Venn (Jacob Masters), Red Dwarf's Danny John-Jules, Steps singer Faye Tozer, former England cricketer Graeme Swann, YouTube personality Joe Sugg, BBC newsreader Kate Silverton, TV presenter and campaigner Katie Piper, Paralympic swimmer and paratriathlete Lauren Steadman, Blue singer and former EastEnders actor Lee Ryan, This Morning doctor Ranj Singh, stand-up comedian Seann Walsh, investigative journalist Stacey Dooley, TV presenter and fashion expert Susannah Constantine, and radio DJ Vick Hope. Shirley Ballas, Bruno Tonioli, Darcey Bussell and Craig Revel Horwood all return to the judging desk, keeping a close eye on the contestants as they make their first moves on the famous dancefloor.
This one-off special sees some of the best-loved celebrity dancers from the past 15 years sharing the inside scoop on their Strictly experience. From the sequins to the spray tans, the mishaps to the meltdowns, they look back at some of the most iconic moments in Strictly history and share hilarious and exclusive memories from their time in the ballroom
Get ready to start dancing! Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present the first live episode of this year's spectacular series.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present as the celebrities take to the dance floor once again. This week, the pressure is really on, with viewers given the chance to vote for their favourite couples for the first time. As ever, judges Shirley Ballas, Bruno Tonioli, Darcey Bussell and Craig Revel Horwood will be offering their own unique words of wisdom and waving their scoring paddles. None of the duos will want to be the first to leave, but one of them will be waltzing off into the sunset when the results are announced tomorrow evening.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announce the results of the judges' scores and viewers' votes from the first two live weekends. The two couples with the lowest combined scores will take part in a dance-off to decide who will be the first to leave the contest. Featuring a guest appearance by George Ezra, who performs his hit song Shotgun.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present as the pro-celebrity dance competition continues. Last week, the couples were given their first taste of the pressures of avoiding elimination, and the tension does not let up as the second round of the competition proper gets under way with Movie Week. As in previous competitions, the 14 duos are challenged to come up with routines that pay homage to Hollywood's greatest films, and as always, Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and Darcey Bussell are on hand to deliver their verdict on the stars' performances. Viewers at home then get a chance to have their say over which performers to back ahead of the results show tomorrow night.
Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly reveal the two couples who have the lowest combined judges' score and viewer vote, and must go head to head in a dance-off to decide which of them will be eliminated from the contest. Plus, a performance by Gladys Knight, singing her 1989 James Bond theme song Licence to Kill, and a group performance from the professionals with a very modern take on the all-time classic Singin' in the Rain.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host the next stage of the dance contest, as the 13 remaining couples take to the floor to impress judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and Darcey Bussell, as well as the viewers, and avoid being eliminated in tomorrow night's results show. The likes of Faye Tozer, Ashley Roberts, Danny John-Jules and Joe Sugg have all impressed in the opening weeks, but know they are only one poor dance away from potentially being sent home.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present the results of last night's viewers' votes and judges scores. The two lowest scoring couples must then compete in a dance-off before Shirley Ballas, Dame Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood decide which of them will be leaving the contest. Plus, the Backstreet Boys perform a medley of their greatest hits.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present week five of the dancing competition, with the 12 remaining couples taking to the floor to impress the judges and the viewers at home. Bruno Tonioli takes a break from the panel this week, so Shirley Ballas, Darcey Bussell and Craig Revel Horwood are joined by American actor Alfonso Ribeiro, winner of Dancing with the Stars.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman introduce the results of last night's show, as the judges' scores and viewers' votes are added up. The two couples with the lowest combined scores must then compete in a dance-off to impress the panel, including a special guest judge. Featuring a performance from Paloma Faith.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host a spooky episode of the dance contest, with the remaining 11 pairs competing to impress judges Shirley Ballas, Dame Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood and the viewers with their talents - and avoid the dreaded dance-off in tomorrow night's results show.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman reveal the results of the Halloween special, as the judges' scores and viewers' votes are added up and the two lowest scoring couples compete in a dance-off to decide who will be eliminated from the competition. Featuring a special musical performance by Rita Ora.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host the next stage of the dance contest, as the nine couples left in the competition after the Halloween special take to the floor and try to impress judges Shirley Ballas, Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood and the viewing public with their moves, and avoid being eliminated in tomorrow night's results show.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present the results of the viewers' votes and judges' scores from last night's show. The two lowest scoring couples are challenged to compete in a dance-off, with judges Shirley Ballas, Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood deciding which pair will be leaving the contest. Featuring a performance from Jess Glynne.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman introduce the last round of the show before the contest takes up residence in Blackpool's famous ballroom. Eight couples remain in the running, and will need to impress judges Shirley Ballas, Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood, as well as the viewers at home, to avoid tomorrow night's dance off.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present the results of last night's viewers' votes and judges scores. The two lowest scoring couples must compete in a dance-off to decide who will be eliminated before the show transfers to Blackpool next week. The programme also features a duet between Andrea Bocelli and his son Matteo, and a special dance performance for Remembrance Day by the professionals.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman presents as Strictly visits the world-famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom. Featuring a group performance celebrating the hits of Gloria Estefan.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present from the Blackpool Tower Ballroom, revealing who is in the dreaded dance-off. Take That also perform one of their new hits.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host as the couples dance twice. After performing their own routine, all seven pairings compete in the lindyhopathon.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host as the stakes are raised again, revealing who is in the dreaded dance-off. Plus Rod Stewart performs a track from his new album.
It is Musicals Week, and Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host as the six remaining couples take to the dance floor with routines inspired by musicals.
The results show opens with the Strictly professional dancers performing a routine inspired by Bob Fosse. There is also be a performance from the musical We Will Rock You.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite you to join them for the semi-final of Strictly Come Dancing, with the remaining five couples performing not once but twice.
It's the most important results show of the series, during which we find out which four couples will reach the Grand Final of Strictly Come Dancing 2018. With guests Little Mix.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present the grand final as the four remaining couples dance three times to impress viewers. There is also music from Michael Buble.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host as Caroline Flack, Anita Rani, Jake Wood, Aston Merrygold, Ann Widdecombe and Michael Vaughan compete for the Christmas Trophy.
The 2019 contestants take to the red carpet.
Strictly is back with a new line-up of celebrities and a new judge, Motsi, joining Craig, Bruno and Shirley. Kylie Minogue, Mark Ronson and Yebba perform in the studio.
An access-all-areas special, celebrating the Strictly professional dancers. We'll revel in their highlights, hear from some of their celebrity dance partners and discover how they each made the incredible journey to the nation's favourite ballroom.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present the first live episode of the year. The 15 couples perform, hoping to impress judges Motsi Mabuse, Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood and Shirley Ballas.
Our fifteen couples return to the ballroom for what promises to be a sensational night of dance.
The first results show of the series opens with a spectacular flamenco-inspired group performance from the pros, and there’s music from the amazing Lewis Capaldi.
Tonight the glitz and glamour of Hollywood comes to the Strictly ballroom for a movie special. The show stars with an epic group routine before our remaining cast of 14 perform to some the most iconic movie songs of all time. Who will be a box office smash and who will end up on the cutting room floor?
Tonight, this week's movie special reaches its thrilling climax. The show starts with a blockbuster group routine from our stellar cast before the remaining 14 Strictly stars find out who must face the drama of the Dance Off. There’s also music from Harry Connick Jr, who will be performing Anything Goes.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present another epic night of dance live from the Strictly ballroom. As the competition heats up, the Strictly stars will be giving their all to impress the judges and you at home with a brand new routine. With thirteen couples left, who will be the unlucky one to leave this weekend?
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announce the results of the judges' scores and viewers' votes, with the two couples with the lowest combined scores will take part in a dance-off to decide who will be next to leave the contest. Plus, country singer Keith Urban performs Never Comin' Down.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present the fifth live episode of this year's series, as the 12 remaining celebrity couples take to the dancefloor, hoping to impress the judges and the viewers at home to make it through to next week's Halloween special. Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas and guest judge Alfonso Ribeiro will score the performances out of 10 before the voting lines open - giving viewers at home the chance to have their say and determine who will be leaving the competition.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman introduce a performance by pop star Mabel and a spectacular group routine by the professionals, before the results are announced and another couple leave the competition for good.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present the sixth live episode of this year's series. The 11 remaining celebrity couples take to the dancefloor, hoping to impress the judges and the viewers at home with their Halloween-inspired routines. Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas and Bruno Tonioli will score the performances out of 10 before the voting lines open - giving viewers at home the chance to have their say and determine who will be leaving the competition.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announce the results of the judges' scores and viewers' votes, with the two couples with the lowest combined scores from the Halloween special taking part in a dance-off to decide who will be next to leave the contest. With music by Adam Lambert.
It’s another busy night in the ballroom as our Strictly stars take to the floor with a brand new routine. Although the numbers are going down, the standard of dance keeps going up, so each and every one of them will have to give it their all to impress not only the judges but also you at home.
On tonight’s results show there’s an Elton John-themed group routine from our professional dancers. It’s a spectacular tribute to the Rocket Man and promises to be out of this world. There’s also music from Emeli Sande.
The remaining couples take to the floor again.
Tess and Claudia reveal which pairs will face the dance-off. With music by West End star Luke Evans and a group dance marking Remembrance Sunday.
For one week only, Strictly packs its sparkly suitcases and heads to Blackpool for what promises to be a spectacular night of dance.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present this week's results show from the legendary Blackpool Tower. With music from Westlife.
The ballroom battle heats up as the six remaining couples take to the floor. Bruno Tonioli welcomes them back from Blackpool with a rendition of Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.
The show opens with music from Andrea Bocelli, who performs Time To Say Goodbye. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman then reveal the two couples who must face each other in the dance-off. Who will be leaving the competition and who will make it through to next week’s Musical Special? Find out tonight.
For one weekend only Borehamwood becomes Broadway... it's the Strictly musical special! Each of the pairs will perform a host of routines from hit musicals in a bid to impress the judges.
Beverley Knight kicks off the results show with a musical performance accompanied by the fantastic Strictly pros. Plus a guest performance from Broadway superstar Idina Menzel.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host the Strictly Come Dancing live semi-final. For our remaining four couples, the Glitterball trophy is now tantalisingly close!
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman reveal which couples have made it to the grand final. With guest performances by ballet superstar Carlos Acosta and singer Niall Horan.
After 13 sensational weeks of sparkle, the wait is finally over. Tonight the remaining three couples take to the floor for the very last time. With a guest performance by Taylor Swift.
Former Strictly stars Chizzy Akudolu, Debbie McGee, Gemma Atkinson, Joe Sugg, Mark Wright and Richard Arnold return to the dancefloor to compete for the Christmas trophy.
Tess and Claudia are joined by the judges, the professional dancers and some special celebrity guests for a look back at the incredible moments when Strictly went to Hollywood for the night.
Tess, Claudia, the judges and the pros look back at the best Blackpool moments in Strictly history, and the public get involved by recreating their favourite routines.
Tess and Claudia are joined by special guests to relive unforgettable highlights from the glitziest theme night of them all.
Tess and Claudia relive the nights when champions were made and dreams were realised, and pay tribute to 2014 champion Caroline Flack.
This year's contestants make their grand entrance into the famous Strictly ballroom for the very first time, and we find out which professionals they will be paired with.
The 12 celebrity and professional dancer pairings take to the dancefloor for their debut performances.
The competition gets into gear as the couples compete for viewers' votes for the first time. Anyone whose performance is not up to scratch may face the dreaded dance-off.
The couples face elimination for the first time. Which two must brave the dreaded dance-off, and who will be going home? With a performance from pop superstar Sam Smith.
Lights, camera, glamour! It’s movie week, so prepare to be shaken and stirred by an all-action James Bond opening performance from our Strictly professionals, before we roll the red carpet out for our Strictly stars.
Featuring a musical performance by the Kanneh-Masons and a very special Remembrance Day performance from our Strictly professionals in tribute to Dame Vera Lynn.
Nine celebrity couples remain in the race to be crowned Strictly champion. They take to the floor in another bid to impress judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman reveal which two couple will face this week's dance-off. With a musical performance by The Vamps.
In what would have been Blackpool week, the eight remaining celebrities and their partners try once again to impress the judges with their latest routines.
Tess and Claudia put another two couples through a tense dance-off. Featuring a musical performance from Billy Ocean and a dance debrief from Bruno in LA.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman introduce the latest round of dances as the battle in the ballroom intensifies. Place in next week’s musicals special are up for grabs.
Another two couples face a tense dance-off as they try to make it through to next week's musicals special. Featuring a special performance by pop superstar Gary Barlow.
This year's musicals special opens with a Priscilla-themed routine before the six remaining couples attempt new routines based on some of the most popular musicals of all time.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman reveal the two couples who must face each other in the dreaded dance-off, and there’s a performance of Climb Ev’ry Mountain by musical theatre star Marisha Wallace.
In the series semi-final, the five remaining Strictly couples each perform two routines, as they hope the judges and viewers will grant them a place in the grand final.
Tess and Claudia reveal which couples have made it through to the grand final. Featuring a guest performance by Little Mix.
After nine sensational weeks of sparkle, glamour and show-stopping performances, the remaining four couples take to television’s most prestigious dance floor for the final time.
A Christmas countdown of the show's 25 most memorable dances, as voted for by the public. Tess and Claudia are joined by the judges, pros and some very special celebrity guests to look back on iconic moments including perfect 40s, crowd-pleasing favourites and trophy-winning performances.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman launch the new series. Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse return alongside new judge Anton Du Beke.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host as our Strictly Come Dancing stars of 2021 dance live for the very first time.
The couples return to the Strictly ballroom knowing they must impress not only the judges but also the viewers at home, as this week sees the first public vote.
Two couples face the first dance-off, and singer Tom Grennan joins our Strictly professionals for a group routine set in a western saloon.
Grab your popcorn and turn your phones off as Strictly Come Dancing goes to the movies. The remaining couples take to the ballroom floor for a night of movie-inspired performances.
Two couples face each other in the Movie Week dance-off, and there's a special performance by star of stage and screen Ben Platt.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present another spectacular night of dance live from the Strictly ballroom.
Two couples face this week's dance-off, and Westlife perform in the Strictly ballroom.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host as the remaining couples take to the floor with more spectacular routines.
Two more couples face a dance-off, and there is music from Craig David and MNEK.
It's the return of the Strictly Come Dancing Halloween Special! The remaining couples embrace the All Hallows Eve theme and some fiery, fierce and fun routines can be expected.
The results show opens with a haunting routine from the Strictly professionals and a music performance from the incredible Gregory Porter. Then two more couples face a dance-off.
Tess and Claudia host another weekend of spectacular dancing as the competition reaches its halfway point.
Another two couples face a dance-off, with one being eliminated from the competition. Featuring a guest performance by The Script.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host as the remaining couples compete to secure a place in next week's Musicals Special.
Another two couples face a dance-off. Featuring a routine inspired by Remembrance Sunday and a music performance by James Blunt.
This year's Musicals Special features incredible routines from some of the best-loved musicals of all time. Plus a Cabaret-inspired routine from our professional dancers.
Two more couples face a dance-off, and there's a music performance from the star of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host we approach the final leg of the competition, and every dance has to be better than the last to guarantee a place in next week’s quarter-final.
Tonight’s results show opens with a futuristic group routine from our professional dancers, and there is a music performance from the brilliant Years & Years.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host as our remaining couples take to the ballroom floor live for the quarter-final.
Two couples face a dance-off to secure a semi-final spot. With a guest music performance by JLS.
This has been one of the highest-scoring series of Strictly Come Dancing so far, and tonight our semi-finalists dance not once but twice in a bid to make it through to next week’s Grand Final.
Two of the remaining four couples face the last dance-off of the series, hoping to secure a place in the Grand Final.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host as the three finalists each perform three routines in a bid to be your Strictly Champions. With a guest performance by Ed Sheeran.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host an all-star Christmas special. With music from Jamie Cullum and Gary Barlow.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome 15 celebrities to the Strictly ballroom. John Legend sings in the ballroom, and reigning champions Rose and Giovanni return to dance again.
In the first live show of the series, the 15 couples dance for the first time. There is no public vote, but the judges' scores tonight will be carried over to next week.
Our 15 new couples return to the Strictly ballroom, performing live and facing a public vote for the first time this series.
Two couples face the first dance-off of the series. Entertaining us all in the ballroom is the legendary Robbie Williams.
It’s time to roll out the red carpet as Strictly Come Dancing takes you to the movies. Our remaining couples' routines take their inspiration from the silver screen.
Two couples face a Movie Week dance-off. With a guest performance by Adam Lambert.
It’s week four of the competition, and our remaining couples have well and truly broken in their dancing shoes. Tonight, they dance live for your votes at home, all under the watchful eye of our four judges. Who will impress enough to win a place in next week’s BBC Centenary Special?
Two couples face a dance-off to retain their place in the competition. George Ezra performs in the Strictly Ballroom.
To celebrate 100 years of the BBC, the couples perform to either an iconic BBC theme tune or dance in tribute to one of the BBC’s most loved services.
The BBC 100 celebrations continue as our professionals dance a group number in tribute to the BBC’s natural history programming. Becky Hill also performs in the ballroom.
It’s the Strictly Come Dancing Halloween special! Our remaining couples perform fierce and fun routines for all the family to enjoy. Our leaderboard has been hauntingly different every week, and no-one is safe in the competition. Who will make the top spot tonight?
Another two couples face a dance-off, and there's a music performance by the outstanding Rina Sawayama. Who will the judges trick and treat this Halloween?
We are halfway through the series, and the competition is as unpredictable as ever. The couples are back with their brand new routines, hoping to impress the judges and the viewers at home. Our return to Blackpool is on the horizon, so the stakes are high.
Two more couples face a dance-off, and there's a music performance by Luke Evans.
The couples fight to secure a place in next week’s Blackpool special.
Two more couples face a dance-off, our professionals mark Remembrance Sunday with a beautiful group number, and the guest music performance is by Sheku and Zak.
After a two-year absence, Strictly Come Dancing returns to the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom.
Two more couples face a dance-off, and Sam Ryder performs in the ballroom. At this stage of the competition, no-one wants to go home. Who will the judges save for another week?
Strictly Come Dancing is approaching the last leg of the competition, and our couples have to do more than ever to secure their places in next week’s Musicals Special quarter-final. For the judges, expectations are high, so it will be another weekend of fantastic ballroom dancing.
Two more couples face a dance-off, and special guests Tom Grennan and Joel Corry perform in the ballroom.
The remaining couples take to the ballroom floor with more incredible routines inspired by the world of musical theatre. Who will secure their place in next week’s semi-final?
The Musicals Week results show opens with a Guys and Dolls routine. Two couples face a dance-off to secure a place in the semi-final, and there's a guest appearance by the stars of The Cher Show.
The remaining couples compete in the semi-final, performing two routines each to try to claim a place in next week's final.
Two couples face the last dance-off of the series, trying to secure a place in next week's final. With a guest performance by Lewis Capaldi.
The finalists each perform three routines. The judges' scores are only for guidance - the champion will be decided by viewers' votes. Featuring a guest performance by Florence and the Machine.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman return to the ballroom for an all-star Christmas special as six brand new celebrities take to the floor in a bid to be crowned Christmas champion 2022.
Strictly Come Dancing is back! Join Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as 15 brand new celebrities are welcomed to the Strictly ballroom.
Tess and Claud are back with the first live show of Strictly Come Dancing 2023, opening with a stunning group performance from our professional dancers showing the brand new cast how it’s done.
The 15 new couples return live to the Strictly ballroom and perform to keep their place in the competition. The week one leaderboard stands as the judges scores have been carried over from last week, and at the end of the show, the public vote will open for the first time this series.
It’s the first results show of the series, and it opens with an incredible group number medley in tribute to the iconic Tina Turner.
The magic of the movies comes to the Strictly ballroom as the show opens with a beautiful routine by our professional dancers celebrating 100 years of Disney.
Movie Week continues. Opening the results show, our professional dancers take us on a visit to Barbie Land, and the incredible Madison Beer performs in the ballroom.
It’s week four of the competition, and our remaining couples are back on the ballroom floor, dancing for your votes at home.
The results show opens with a beautiful love story from our professional dancers, and the incredible Beverley Knight performs in the ballroom.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present live from the Strictly Ballroom as the remaining couples take to the floor with more brand new, spectacular routines.
The two couples with the lowest combined score and viewer vote face each other in the dance-off. There's also a 60s Fosse-inspired number from Strictly professionals and a performance from Bastille.
It’s the Strictly Come Dancing Halloween Special! The remaining couples will perform lots of tricks and treats to wow the judges and win your votes at home. We are fast approaching the halfway point in the competition, and no-one wants to go home. Who will top the Halloween leaderboard?
The results show opens with a Wednesday Addams-inspired routine from our Strictly professionals, and there will be a music performance from the legend that is Rick Astley.
Halfway through the series, the competition is still wide open. The couples are back with their brand new routines, hoping to impress the judges and you at home. Join Tess and Claudia for another weekend of spectacular dancing.
The Week 7 results show opens with a magnificent Afro-Latin festival routine and a performance from Swedish pop singer Zara Larsson before two couples face the dreaded dance-off.
Join Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as the remaining couples bring more fantastic routines to the Strictly ballroom. It's an important week to impress the judges and win votes at home as the couples are fighting for a place in next week's Blackpool special.
The results show opens with a beautiful Remembrance Sunday routine from the professional dancers, and there's a special performance from Andrea and Virginia Bocelli.
Live from the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom, our remaining couples take to the most famous sprung floor in the country, pulling out all the stops with some spectacular routines.
It’s back to the Blackpool Tower for the results show. Our professional dancers open the show with a fantastic group number, and Madness perform in the ballroom. At this stage of the competition, no-one wants to go home. Who will the judges save for another week?
As Strictly Come Dancing approaches the business end of the competition, the couples have more to do than ever to secure their place in the quarter-final Musicals Special. Expectations are high for the judges, so join Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman for another weekend of fantastic ballroom dancing.
The show opens with a Hollywood glam-inspired routine from our professional dancers, with Texas performing in the ballroom. Who will the judges save?
The show opens with a beautiful My Fair Lady group number from the professional dancers, and the remaining couples perform routines inspired by the world of musical theatre.
The professional dancers perform a routine inspired by Chorus Line, and Joss Stone sings This Time, from new musical The Time Traveller's Wife.
It's the semi-final, with our couples performing twice in their bid to make it through to the grand final.
The final results show of 2023 features a fantastic group number from our Strictly professionals and an incredible music performance from Take That.
It’s the grand final of Strictly Come Dancing 2023. After 12 weeks of competition, we have our finalists, and one of them will lift the Glitterball Trophy tonight.
Strictly Come Dancing - today one of the most popular shows on television - is the latest manifestation of the BBC's enduring love affair with dance. Whether it was profiling stars such as Margot Fonteyn, reluctantly teaching us how to do the twist or encouraging us to dance like John Travolta, the BBC's cameras were there to capture every move and every step. From ballet to ballroom and beyond, this is Dance at the BBC.
As he prepares to grace the Strictly ballroom for the final time, Len Goodman looks back over a dozen years beneath the glitter ball. The programme features behind-the-scenes footage, archive moments and interviews with judges and contestants past and present.
Strictly Come Dancing returns to the ballroom for a Christmas special, bringing festive fun, frolics and fab-u-lous dancing for all the family to enjoy on Christmas Day.
