Jay McGuiness has stashed his 'Strictly Come Dancing' Glitterball Trophy in his brother's ''downstairs toilet.'' The Wanted singer spent three months learning the tricky footwork and hip-snaking turns in order to be crowned king of the dance floor on the show last year, but it seems the handsome star hasn't found a permanent home for the fancy gong at the moment and is storing it beside the bog. Speaking on 'Loose Women' this morning (18.01.16), he explained him and his professional dance partner Aliona Vilani have a mini version of the trophy each. He said: ''We keep a smaller version of it,...
- 1/18/2016
- Virgin Media - TV
Aliona Vilani has quit 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The professional dancer, who guided The Wanted singer Jay McGuiness to victory this season, has decided not to return to the show next year. She tweeted: ''Going into this Strictly Come Dancing series 13, I decided that no matter what would happen, it will be my last one.'' ''After 7 years on Strictly Come Dancing, as my finale, this has been my best Strictly experience ever by a long way!'' Aliona joined the BBC show in 2007 and previously won with McFly's Harry Judd. Meanwhile, Jay recently called Aliona his ''best friend'' and said their...
- 12/22/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
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Not something anyone expected to see, but here’s The Wanted‘s Jay McGuinness and his dance partner, Aliona Vilani dancing a Doctor Who-inspired Charleston! This was for the semi-final of hit BBC show, Strictly Come Dancing. It didn’t make up for it being the first Saturday in a long while with no new Who, but it was nonetheless appreciated! Jay initially...
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Not something anyone expected to see, but here’s The Wanted‘s Jay McGuinness and his dance partner, Aliona Vilani dancing a Doctor Who-inspired Charleston! This was for the semi-final of hit BBC show, Strictly Come Dancing. It didn’t make up for it being the first Saturday in a long while with no new Who, but it was nonetheless appreciated! Jay initially...
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- 12/13/2015
- by Philip Bates
- Kasterborous.com
Strictly Come Dancing's Craig Revel Horwood is concerned that fellow judge Bruno Tonilio might be trespassing onto his "nasty" turf with his recent criticisms and on-air swearing.
The notoriously cutting judge - who dressed up as a zombie bride for last weekend's Halloween-themed all-star dance - told Woman magazine that "Bruno is definitely becoming nastier".
Strictly Come Dancing: From Adele to Take That, see Week 7's song and dance list
"That's my turf! Perhaps I need to have a few words with him," he continued.
"I think it's because he's the tough judge in the States and that character is crossing over the pond.
"He needs to be careful he doesn't get too carried away and slip up again with a swear word, though."
Effusive Italian judge Tonilio described Jay McGuiness's paso doble with professional partner Aliona Vilani as "the bull's bollocks", for which the BBC later apologised.
The notoriously cutting judge - who dressed up as a zombie bride for last weekend's Halloween-themed all-star dance - told Woman magazine that "Bruno is definitely becoming nastier".
Strictly Come Dancing: From Adele to Take That, see Week 7's song and dance list
"That's my turf! Perhaps I need to have a few words with him," he continued.
"I think it's because he's the tough judge in the States and that character is crossing over the pond.
"He needs to be careful he doesn't get too carried away and slip up again with a swear word, though."
Effusive Italian judge Tonilio described Jay McGuiness's paso doble with professional partner Aliona Vilani as "the bull's bollocks", for which the BBC later apologised.
- 11/3/2015
- Digital Spy
So now Halloween Week is out of the way, it's back on for the fake tans and sequins and Strictly Come Dancing goes back to normal. Let's have a guess at who might survive another week on the dancefloor now this week's song and dance list has been unveiled.
1. Anita Rani & Gleb Savchenko
Song: 'The Boy Does Nothing' by Alesha Dixon
Dance: Jive
2. Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev
Song: 'Man! I feel Like a Woman' by Shania Twain
Dance: American Smooth
3. Georgia May Foote & Giovanni Pernice
Song: 'Volare' by The Gipsy Kings
Dance: Samba
4. Helen George & Aljaz Skorjanec
Song: 'Hello' by Adele
Dance: Rumba
5. Jamelia & Tristan MacManus
Song: 'Trouble' by Ray Lamontagne
Dance: Viennese Waltz
6. Jay McGuiness & Aliona Vilani
Song: 'Diferente' by The Gotan Project
Dance: Argentine Tango
7. Jeremy Vine & Karen Clifton
Song: 'Go West' by The Pet Shop Boys
Dance: Tango
8. Katie Derham & Anton Du Beke
Song: '...
1. Anita Rani & Gleb Savchenko
Song: 'The Boy Does Nothing' by Alesha Dixon
Dance: Jive
2. Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev
Song: 'Man! I feel Like a Woman' by Shania Twain
Dance: American Smooth
3. Georgia May Foote & Giovanni Pernice
Song: 'Volare' by The Gipsy Kings
Dance: Samba
4. Helen George & Aljaz Skorjanec
Song: 'Hello' by Adele
Dance: Rumba
5. Jamelia & Tristan MacManus
Song: 'Trouble' by Ray Lamontagne
Dance: Viennese Waltz
6. Jay McGuiness & Aliona Vilani
Song: 'Diferente' by The Gotan Project
Dance: Argentine Tango
7. Jeremy Vine & Karen Clifton
Song: 'Go West' by The Pet Shop Boys
Dance: Tango
8. Katie Derham & Anton Du Beke
Song: '...
- 11/3/2015
- Digital Spy
The BBC have denied rumours that Strictly Come Dancing's Jay McGuiness and professional dance partner Aliona Vilani have had a series of blazing rows over Jay messaging other dancers from the show.
It had been claimed in The Sun that the 25-year-old Wanted singer has exchanged texts with dancers Ola Jordan and Kristina Rihanoff, and fellow contestant Georgia May Foote.
But now a BBC Strictly source has told Digital Spy: "This story is complete nonsense, there have been no rows."
Jay scored an impressive total of 34 points with his American smooth to 'Lil Red Riding Hood' with Aliona over the weekend, and is currently placed at No. 2 in our ranking of potential Strictly winners.
The star also recently denied romance rumours with 31-year-old Russian-Kazakhstani Aliona - who married businessman Vincent Kavanagh last year - saying: "I'm not going to let them bother me and neither are Aliona and her husband.
It had been claimed in The Sun that the 25-year-old Wanted singer has exchanged texts with dancers Ola Jordan and Kristina Rihanoff, and fellow contestant Georgia May Foote.
But now a BBC Strictly source has told Digital Spy: "This story is complete nonsense, there have been no rows."
Jay scored an impressive total of 34 points with his American smooth to 'Lil Red Riding Hood' with Aliona over the weekend, and is currently placed at No. 2 in our ranking of potential Strictly winners.
The star also recently denied romance rumours with 31-year-old Russian-Kazakhstani Aliona - who married businessman Vincent Kavanagh last year - saying: "I'm not going to let them bother me and neither are Aliona and her husband.
- 11/2/2015
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing's Jay McGuiness has admitted that while he does have "basic advantages" with his dance background, without professional partner Aliona Vilani it "would be car-crash".
The 25-year-old Wanted singer - who scored an impressive total of 34 points with his American smooth to 'Lil Red Riding Hood' over the weekend - defended himself over criticism that he has more dancing experience than some of the others.
Speaking to Hello!, he revealed: "I have some basic advantages, because as a kid, I did some dancing.
"I'd do tap and ballet after school - really cool at that age - and then at 16, I did three years of musical theatre.
"But that was ten years ago and now I'm learning styles I've never done before. Believe me, without Aliona, it would be car-crash."
The star recently chopped off his trademark curls for charity, with judge Len Goodman remarking that he...
The 25-year-old Wanted singer - who scored an impressive total of 34 points with his American smooth to 'Lil Red Riding Hood' over the weekend - defended himself over criticism that he has more dancing experience than some of the others.
Speaking to Hello!, he revealed: "I have some basic advantages, because as a kid, I did some dancing.
"I'd do tap and ballet after school - really cool at that age - and then at 16, I did three years of musical theatre.
"But that was ten years ago and now I'm learning styles I've never done before. Believe me, without Aliona, it would be car-crash."
The star recently chopped off his trademark curls for charity, with judge Len Goodman remarking that he...
- 11/2/2015
- Digital Spy
It's Halloween week on Strictly Come Dancing, with scary make-up and spooky props aplenty.
But who brought a bit of magic to the dance floor, and who had a monstrous night? Find out with our round-up of the scores and comments from judges Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli - and you can relive every dance below:
1. Katie Derham & Anton Du Beke dancing the paso doble to 'Phantom of the Opera' by Steve Harley and Sarah Brightman: 4+6+6+5=21
Len: "The problem is you're like an English rose and the paso is a cactus, sharp aggressive and spiky. It doesn't really suit your personality. I got the willies at one time when I thought you would use the wrong foot. It wasn't great, Kate - I wish it was."
Darcey: "You look the part – absolutely stunning. To help strengthen your performance use those beautiful eyes.
But who brought a bit of magic to the dance floor, and who had a monstrous night? Find out with our round-up of the scores and comments from judges Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli - and you can relive every dance below:
1. Katie Derham & Anton Du Beke dancing the paso doble to 'Phantom of the Opera' by Steve Harley and Sarah Brightman: 4+6+6+5=21
Len: "The problem is you're like an English rose and the paso is a cactus, sharp aggressive and spiky. It doesn't really suit your personality. I got the willies at one time when I thought you would use the wrong foot. It wasn't great, Kate - I wish it was."
Darcey: "You look the part – absolutely stunning. To help strengthen your performance use those beautiful eyes.
- 10/31/2015
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing: From Michael Jackson to Rocky Horror, see Week 6's spooky song and dance list
It's Halloween, so that means Strictly Come Dancing gets spooky. Fangs replace fake tans, and ghouls, phantoms and zombies take over the dancefloor. Check out week 6's song and dance list below:
1. Anita Rani & Gleb Savchenko
Song: 'Once Upon A Dream' by Lana Del Rey
Dance: Waltz
2. Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev
Song: 'I Think I Love You' by The Partridge Family
Dance: Rumba
3. Georgia May Foote & Giovanni Pernice
Song: 'Ghostbusters' by Ray Parker Junior
Dance: Tango
4. Helen George & Aljaz Skorjanec
Song: 'Take Your Mama' by Scissor Sisters
Dance: Samba
5. Jamelia & Tristan MacManus
Song: 'The Time Warp' from the Rocky Horror Picture Show
Dance: Jive
6. Jay McGuiness & Aliona Vilani
Song: 'Lil Red Riding Hood' by Sam the Sham and The Pharaohs
Dance: American Smooth
7. Jeremy Vine & Karen Clifton
Song: 'Thriller' by Michael Jackson
Dance: Salsa
8. Katie Derham & Anton Du Beke
Song: 'Phantom Of The Opera' by Steve Harley and...
1. Anita Rani & Gleb Savchenko
Song: 'Once Upon A Dream' by Lana Del Rey
Dance: Waltz
2. Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev
Song: 'I Think I Love You' by The Partridge Family
Dance: Rumba
3. Georgia May Foote & Giovanni Pernice
Song: 'Ghostbusters' by Ray Parker Junior
Dance: Tango
4. Helen George & Aljaz Skorjanec
Song: 'Take Your Mama' by Scissor Sisters
Dance: Samba
5. Jamelia & Tristan MacManus
Song: 'The Time Warp' from the Rocky Horror Picture Show
Dance: Jive
6. Jay McGuiness & Aliona Vilani
Song: 'Lil Red Riding Hood' by Sam the Sham and The Pharaohs
Dance: American Smooth
7. Jeremy Vine & Karen Clifton
Song: 'Thriller' by Michael Jackson
Dance: Salsa
8. Katie Derham & Anton Du Beke
Song: 'Phantom Of The Opera' by Steve Harley and...
- 10/27/2015
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing star Jay McGuiness has revealed that his professional partner Aliona Vilani has been forcing him to do push-ups.
Speaking on Strictly: It Takes Two, the Wanted star joked that he can't even fake the exercise because Vilani knows how it should be done - thanks to her former winner Harry Judd.
"There was a lot of working on my [arms this week] because I think I tend to slump and it was all about keeping your elbows up so we focused a lot on that," McGuiness said.
"Also, she made me do push-ups. Ten a day. But she makes me do them real, because Harry had great arms! She knows the real actual way of doing it, because I used to fake it."
But while McGuiness might have nailed his arms, he admitted that he still needs to improve on getting a character across, joking: "I think naturally with...
Speaking on Strictly: It Takes Two, the Wanted star joked that he can't even fake the exercise because Vilani knows how it should be done - thanks to her former winner Harry Judd.
"There was a lot of working on my [arms this week] because I think I tend to slump and it was all about keeping your elbows up so we focused a lot on that," McGuiness said.
"Also, she made me do push-ups. Ten a day. But she makes me do them real, because Harry had great arms! She knows the real actual way of doing it, because I used to fake it."
But while McGuiness might have nailed his arms, he admitted that he still needs to improve on getting a character across, joking: "I think naturally with...
- 10/27/2015
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing favourite Jay McGuiness has brushed off rumours that he's been getting romantic with his married professional partner Aliona Vilani.
Pictures of the couple looking cosy got tongues wagging, but McGuiness told Ok! that he's not going to listen to the speculation.
"I'm not going to let [the rumours] bother me and neither are Aliona and her husband," he said. "We have all had a laugh about it as we were actually stood outside with a whole group of people [when the pictures were taken]. Aliona was cold and so I put my coat around her."
The Wanted singer - who described the rumours as "tomorrow's chip paper" - added that he's been getting on well with Vilani's husband.
"Within an hour of meeting him I hoped we would form a lifelong friendship - he's so lovely," he said. "We're all thick as thieves together."
McGuiness became a firm Strictly favourite after his jive a...
Pictures of the couple looking cosy got tongues wagging, but McGuiness told Ok! that he's not going to listen to the speculation.
"I'm not going to let [the rumours] bother me and neither are Aliona and her husband," he said. "We have all had a laugh about it as we were actually stood outside with a whole group of people [when the pictures were taken]. Aliona was cold and so I put my coat around her."
The Wanted singer - who described the rumours as "tomorrow's chip paper" - added that he's been getting on well with Vilani's husband.
"Within an hour of meeting him I hoped we would form a lifelong friendship - he's so lovely," he said. "We're all thick as thieves together."
McGuiness became a firm Strictly favourite after his jive a...
- 10/27/2015
- Digital Spy
Nathan Sykes has admitted he's reduced to tears when he watches his former bandmate Jay McGuiness perform on 'Strictly Come Dancing' every week. The Wanter singer, 22, has revealed he finds himself sitting in front of the television with tears streaming down his face when he sees her friend take to the dance floor with his professional partner Aliona Vilani week-in and week-out. Speaking on the programme before Jay, 25, performed his passionate Paso, Nathan said: ''I'm like there sobbing every week, He's just doing so well. I'm just so proud of him.'' And Nathan wasn't the only one who liked...
- 10/25/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Week 5 has come on Strictly Come Dancing and we were treated to an even dozen of dances as the celebrities took to the dancefloor.
But who wowed the panel and who could be in danger? Digital Spy has the judges' comments and scores from all 12 dances here:
1. Georgia May Foote & Giovanni Pernice dancing the salsa to 'You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)' by Sylvester = 7+8+8+8=31
Len: "It was a great show starter and a bit of a show stopper. Terrific routine, a disco salsa. You were really working your assets. Well done – great start!"
Bruno: "You're a gorgeous little strumpet! Those hips were like a bag of steps. More of that please. It's good to see you so alive. Be careful of the lifts' dismount – that has to be absolutely flawless."
2. Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev dancing the Viennese Waltz to 'I've Been Loving You Too Long' by Seal: 4+6+6+5=21
Darcey:...
But who wowed the panel and who could be in danger? Digital Spy has the judges' comments and scores from all 12 dances here:
1. Georgia May Foote & Giovanni Pernice dancing the salsa to 'You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)' by Sylvester = 7+8+8+8=31
Len: "It was a great show starter and a bit of a show stopper. Terrific routine, a disco salsa. You were really working your assets. Well done – great start!"
Bruno: "You're a gorgeous little strumpet! Those hips were like a bag of steps. More of that please. It's good to see you so alive. Be careful of the lifts' dismount – that has to be absolutely flawless."
2. Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev dancing the Viennese Waltz to 'I've Been Loving You Too Long' by Seal: 4+6+6+5=21
Darcey:...
- 10/24/2015
- Digital Spy
Oops, Strictly Come Dancing's Bruno Tonioli called Jay McGuiness's performance "the bull's bollocks"
Strictly Come Dancing viewers got more than they bargained for this evening from judge Bruno Tonioli.
After contestant Jay McGuiness and his partner Aliona Vilani danced the pasa doble to Bon Jovi's 'It's My Life', the judge blurted out the word "bollocks" in his response.
Strictly: Twitter gets confused over sausages and Bruno's bollocks
The BBC has since apologised for the outburst in a tweet:
We are sorry for any offence caused by Bruno's comment during the live show, for which Tess apologised immediately.
— BBC Strictly (@bbcstrictly) October 24, 2015
The judge said that the performance was "the bull's bollocks" and caused quite the reaction among the audience and judges, with Darcey Bussell physically putting her head in her hands.
However, McGuiness gained 8-9-8-8 from the panel, taking a total of 33.
Strictly Come Dancing: the Results airs on BBC One tomorrow evening at 7.15pm.
After contestant Jay McGuiness and his partner Aliona Vilani danced the pasa doble to Bon Jovi's 'It's My Life', the judge blurted out the word "bollocks" in his response.
Strictly: Twitter gets confused over sausages and Bruno's bollocks
The BBC has since apologised for the outburst in a tweet:
We are sorry for any offence caused by Bruno's comment during the live show, for which Tess apologised immediately.
— BBC Strictly (@bbcstrictly) October 24, 2015
The judge said that the performance was "the bull's bollocks" and caused quite the reaction among the audience and judges, with Darcey Bussell physically putting her head in her hands.
However, McGuiness gained 8-9-8-8 from the panel, taking a total of 33.
Strictly Come Dancing: the Results airs on BBC One tomorrow evening at 7.15pm.
- 10/24/2015
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing is already three celebrities down... and we're going to lose another this week! The remaining stars will be doing everything to make sure it's not them, so we should be in for some pretty spectacular moves this evening.
As we saw last week with Jay's quickstep, anything could happen, so join us from 6.35pm when the show kicks off on BBC One and we'll bring you all the action...
20:20That's your lot for tonight though? Do keep hitting the comments to let us know what you made of tonight's action. Who was the best? Who was the worst? And who do you think will be going home? And stick with DS for all the Strictly coverage you need!
20:17Right, so Kellie and Helen are at the top of the leaderboard... while Jeremy is down at the bottom. But will that stay the same after you've cast your votes?...
As we saw last week with Jay's quickstep, anything could happen, so join us from 6.35pm when the show kicks off on BBC One and we'll bring you all the action...
20:20That's your lot for tonight though? Do keep hitting the comments to let us know what you made of tonight's action. Who was the best? Who was the worst? And who do you think will be going home? And stick with DS for all the Strictly coverage you need!
20:17Right, so Kellie and Helen are at the top of the leaderboard... while Jeremy is down at the bottom. But will that stay the same after you've cast your votes?...
- 10/24/2015
- Digital Spy
Nathan Sykes has admitted he's reduced to tears when he watches his former bandmate Jay McGuiness perform on 'Strictly Come Dancing' every week. The Wanter singer, 22, has revealed he finds himself sitting in front of the television with tears streaming down his face when he sees her friend take to the dance floor with his professional partner Aliona Vilani week-in and week-out. Speaking on the programme before Jay, 25, performed his passionate Paso, Nathan said: ''I'm like there sobbing every week, He's just doing so well. I'm just so proud of him.'' And Nathan wasn't the only one who liked...
- 10/23/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Strictly Come Dancing star Jay McGuiness has admitted that he made every single mistake he could possibly make during his quickstep last Saturday.
The Wanted singer dropped from a score of 37 for his astonishing jive the previous week to just 25 for a quickstep that was riddled with errors.
"Basically every mistake that I would naturally make in the learning process, I decided to do them all together," Jay joked on Strictly: It Takes Two.
"And then once I did the first one, then it was like a checklist, 'Oh yes, am I going in the wrong part of the floor? Yeah. Am I jumping at the wrong time? Yes. Am I jumping too early? Yes. And late on that bit. Wicked. I've done all of them, every single one that I did wrong'."
Jay admitted that he honestly felt in a "blind panic" - but revealed that his professional...
The Wanted singer dropped from a score of 37 for his astonishing jive the previous week to just 25 for a quickstep that was riddled with errors.
"Basically every mistake that I would naturally make in the learning process, I decided to do them all together," Jay joked on Strictly: It Takes Two.
"And then once I did the first one, then it was like a checklist, 'Oh yes, am I going in the wrong part of the floor? Yeah. Am I jumping at the wrong time? Yes. Am I jumping too early? Yes. And late on that bit. Wicked. I've done all of them, every single one that I did wrong'."
Jay admitted that he honestly felt in a "blind panic" - but revealed that his professional...
- 10/22/2015
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing is already at week 5 and things are getting serious. Jay McGuiness jived his way to a 10 in week 3, but will we see another this time? Check out the coming weekend's song and dance list and get speculating:
1. Ainsley Harriott & Natalie Lowe
Dance: Jive
Song: 'Shake, Rattle and Roll' - Bill Haley and the Comets
2. Anita Rani & Gleb Savchenko
Dance: Tango
Song: 'Sweet Disposition' - Temper Trap
3. Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Viennese Waltz
Song: 'I've Been Loving You Too Long' - Seal
4. Georgia May Foote & Giovanni Pernice
Dance: Salsa
Song: 'You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)' - Sylvester
5. Helen George & Aljaz Skorjanec
Dance: Quickstep
Song: 'You Can't Hurry Love' - Diana Ross and the Supremes
6. Jamelia & Tristan MacManus
Dance: Foxtrot
Song: 'Because You Loved Me' - Celine Dion
7. Jay McGuiness & Aliona Vilani
Dance: Paso Doble
Song: 'It's My Life' - Bon Jovi
8. Jeremy Vine...
1. Ainsley Harriott & Natalie Lowe
Dance: Jive
Song: 'Shake, Rattle and Roll' - Bill Haley and the Comets
2. Anita Rani & Gleb Savchenko
Dance: Tango
Song: 'Sweet Disposition' - Temper Trap
3. Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Viennese Waltz
Song: 'I've Been Loving You Too Long' - Seal
4. Georgia May Foote & Giovanni Pernice
Dance: Salsa
Song: 'You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)' - Sylvester
5. Helen George & Aljaz Skorjanec
Dance: Quickstep
Song: 'You Can't Hurry Love' - Diana Ross and the Supremes
6. Jamelia & Tristan MacManus
Dance: Foxtrot
Song: 'Because You Loved Me' - Celine Dion
7. Jay McGuiness & Aliona Vilani
Dance: Paso Doble
Song: 'It's My Life' - Bon Jovi
8. Jeremy Vine...
- 10/20/2015
- Digital Spy
Daniel O'Donnell and his professional partner Kristina Rihanoff have become the third couple to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing.
The pair found themselves in the dance-off against Kirsty Gallacher and Brendan Cole, after the judges' scores were combined with the viewers' votes.
Strictly Come Dancing Week Four: All the scores and judges' comments
O'Donnell and Rihanoff performed their American Smooth to Frank Sinatra's 'Fly Me To The Moon', while Gallacher and Cole did their paso doble to U2's 'Beautiful Day'.
Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell and Bruno Tonioli all voted to save Gallacher and Cole, sending O'Donnell and Rihanoff home.
Head judge Len Goodman said he agreed with his fellow judges' decision.
Strictly Come Dancing 2015 live blog: Week Four as it happened
After his elimination, O'Donnell stated that he had "absolutely" enjoyed his time on the show.
"What I have given [to the show], I have received tenfold,...
The pair found themselves in the dance-off against Kirsty Gallacher and Brendan Cole, after the judges' scores were combined with the viewers' votes.
Strictly Come Dancing Week Four: All the scores and judges' comments
O'Donnell and Rihanoff performed their American Smooth to Frank Sinatra's 'Fly Me To The Moon', while Gallacher and Cole did their paso doble to U2's 'Beautiful Day'.
Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell and Bruno Tonioli all voted to save Gallacher and Cole, sending O'Donnell and Rihanoff home.
Head judge Len Goodman said he agreed with his fellow judges' decision.
Strictly Come Dancing 2015 live blog: Week Four as it happened
After his elimination, O'Donnell stated that he had "absolutely" enjoyed his time on the show.
"What I have given [to the show], I have received tenfold,...
- 10/18/2015
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing is now into its fourth week and the competition is really hotting up, with an incredibly close leaderboard.
Digital Spy was watching along and have rounded up all of the scores and judges' comments below:
1. Anita Rani and Gleb Savchenko dancing the samba to 'Hips Don't Lie by Shakira: 6+7+7+7=27
Len: "Your hips certainly don't lie. A little bit long getting started but once you got into it… I thought you coped very well. I think it could have been better leg action, but I'm being pernickety."
Bruno: "That was warming up nicely. The samba has a carefree feel to it, but a couple of times there you got a little tangled and it kind of stopped it a little bit. The technique is actually very very hard. It was a bit on and off."
2. Daniel O'Donnell & Kristina Rihanoff dancing the American Smooth to 'Fly Me To The Moon...
Digital Spy was watching along and have rounded up all of the scores and judges' comments below:
1. Anita Rani and Gleb Savchenko dancing the samba to 'Hips Don't Lie by Shakira: 6+7+7+7=27
Len: "Your hips certainly don't lie. A little bit long getting started but once you got into it… I thought you coped very well. I think it could have been better leg action, but I'm being pernickety."
Bruno: "That was warming up nicely. The samba has a carefree feel to it, but a couple of times there you got a little tangled and it kind of stopped it a little bit. The technique is actually very very hard. It was a bit on and off."
2. Daniel O'Donnell & Kristina Rihanoff dancing the American Smooth to 'Fly Me To The Moon...
- 10/17/2015
- Digital Spy
Despite getting the highest score of the series so far last week, Jay McGuiness didn't quite live up to expectations on tonight's episode of Strictly Come Dancing.
The Wanted singer was dancing the quickstep with Aliona Vilani to The Who's 'My Generation', but had a misstep.
The judges were not as enthusiastic as they were for McGuiness' jive last week, admitting that he wished he'd "done better" this week.
Judge Darcey Bussell said: "It was such a shame you made a mistake." However, she added: "Aliona gave you a very challenging quickstep and I know you can come back stronger next week."
"These things happen, it's a very fast dance, and unfortunately your feet were doing more than your brain can handle," Len Goodman said.
Bruno Tonioli, who gave McGuiness his 10 last week said that this dance should have been "barnstorming", but remarked that this evening's performance was...
The Wanted singer was dancing the quickstep with Aliona Vilani to The Who's 'My Generation', but had a misstep.
The judges were not as enthusiastic as they were for McGuiness' jive last week, admitting that he wished he'd "done better" this week.
Judge Darcey Bussell said: "It was such a shame you made a mistake." However, she added: "Aliona gave you a very challenging quickstep and I know you can come back stronger next week."
"These things happen, it's a very fast dance, and unfortunately your feet were doing more than your brain can handle," Len Goodman said.
Bruno Tonioli, who gave McGuiness his 10 last week said that this dance should have been "barnstorming", but remarked that this evening's performance was...
- 10/17/2015
- Digital Spy
Despite getting the highest score of the series so far last week, Jay McGuiness didn't quite live up to expectations on tonight's episode of Strictly Come Dancing.
The Wanted singer was dancing the quickstep with Aliona Vilani to The Who's 'My Generation', but had a misstep.
The judges were not as enthusiastic as they were for McGuiness' jive last week, admitting that he wished he'd "done better" this week.
Judge Darcey Bussell said: "It was such a shame you made a mistake." However, she added: "Aliona gave you a very challenging quickstep and I know you can come back stronger next week."
"These things happen, it's a very fast dance, and unfortunately your feet were doing more than your brain can handle," Len Goodman said.
Bruno Tonioli, who gave McGuiness his 10 last week said that this dance should have been "barnstorming", but remarked that this evening's performance was...
The Wanted singer was dancing the quickstep with Aliona Vilani to The Who's 'My Generation', but had a misstep.
The judges were not as enthusiastic as they were for McGuiness' jive last week, admitting that he wished he'd "done better" this week.
Judge Darcey Bussell said: "It was such a shame you made a mistake." However, she added: "Aliona gave you a very challenging quickstep and I know you can come back stronger next week."
"These things happen, it's a very fast dance, and unfortunately your feet were doing more than your brain can handle," Len Goodman said.
Bruno Tonioli, who gave McGuiness his 10 last week said that this dance should have been "barnstorming", but remarked that this evening's performance was...
- 10/17/2015
- Digital Spy
Last week on Strictly was pretty special - with everything from our first 10 of the series to some "disappointing" dances from celebs we thought had been doing well. It just goes to show that anything can happen... so what will week four bring?
We're about to find out, so join us right here from 6.30pm when the show begins on BBC One and we'll bring you all the ballroom action as it happens...
20:21But that's your lot for this evening! Tomorrow: Will Young (yay!) and someone going home (boo). Let us know who you think it will be by leaving your comments, and be sure to stick with DS for all the Strictly coverage you need...
20:19Incidentally, Joan Collins has some thoughts about this week's Strictly.
#strictlycomedancing so sad about Jay stumbling - he's my favourite!
— Joan Collins (@Joancollinsdbe) October 17, 2015
Katie is good unfortunate dress #strictlycomedancing
— Joan Collins...
We're about to find out, so join us right here from 6.30pm when the show begins on BBC One and we'll bring you all the ballroom action as it happens...
20:21But that's your lot for this evening! Tomorrow: Will Young (yay!) and someone going home (boo). Let us know who you think it will be by leaving your comments, and be sure to stick with DS for all the Strictly coverage you need...
20:19Incidentally, Joan Collins has some thoughts about this week's Strictly.
#strictlycomedancing so sad about Jay stumbling - he's my favourite!
— Joan Collins (@Joancollinsdbe) October 17, 2015
Katie is good unfortunate dress #strictlycomedancing
— Joan Collins...
- 10/17/2015
- Digital Spy
Frankie Bridge has defended Strictly Come Dancing's Jay McGuiness from criticism over his prior dance experience.
The Saturdays singer - who took part on the BBC One show last year and will perform in the upcoming Strictly tour - told Digital Spy at last night's Attitude Awards that someone's attacked over the issue every year.
"They criticise everyone for having dancing experience every year," she noted. "They always try and pick on people at some point - whether they've done dancing or not.
"People like Jay, or me because I was in a band, people go, 'Oh you've done this before'. I hadn't had any ballet training or ballroom training, getting up and dancing around on stage is a bit different. But that criticism comes out every year."
McGuiness and dance partner Aliona Vilani scored the first 10 of the series last weekend with their Pulp Fiction-inspired routine.
But...
The Saturdays singer - who took part on the BBC One show last year and will perform in the upcoming Strictly tour - told Digital Spy at last night's Attitude Awards that someone's attacked over the issue every year.
"They criticise everyone for having dancing experience every year," she noted. "They always try and pick on people at some point - whether they've done dancing or not.
"People like Jay, or me because I was in a band, people go, 'Oh you've done this before'. I hadn't had any ballet training or ballroom training, getting up and dancing around on stage is a bit different. But that criticism comes out every year."
McGuiness and dance partner Aliona Vilani scored the first 10 of the series last weekend with their Pulp Fiction-inspired routine.
But...
- 10/15/2015
- Digital Spy
Well, we've had our first 10 of the series on Strictly Come Dancing courtesy of Jay McGuiness - but will any more pop up on Saturday night? Well, we can start guessing now as the song and dance list is out:
1. Ainsley Harriott & Natalie Lowe
Dance: Waltz
Song: 'What a Wonderful World' - Louis Armstrong
2. Anita Rani & Gleb Savchenko
Dance: Samba
Song: 'Hips Don't Lie' - Shakira
3. Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Paso Doble
Song: 'Espana Cani' - Trad
4. Daniel O'Donnell & Kristina Rihanoff
Dance: American Smooth
Song: 'Fly Me to the Moon' - Frank Sinatra
5. Georgia May Foote & Giovanni Pernice
Dance: Quickstep
Song: 'Reach' - S Club 7
6. Helen George & Aljaz Skorjanec
Dance: Salsa
Song: 'Miami Sound Machine' - Doctor Beat
7. Jamelia & Tristan MacManus
Dance: Charleston
Song: 'Straight Up' - Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox
8. Jay McGuiness & Aliona Vilani
Dance: Quickstep
Song: 'My Generation' - The...
1. Ainsley Harriott & Natalie Lowe
Dance: Waltz
Song: 'What a Wonderful World' - Louis Armstrong
2. Anita Rani & Gleb Savchenko
Dance: Samba
Song: 'Hips Don't Lie' - Shakira
3. Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Paso Doble
Song: 'Espana Cani' - Trad
4. Daniel O'Donnell & Kristina Rihanoff
Dance: American Smooth
Song: 'Fly Me to the Moon' - Frank Sinatra
5. Georgia May Foote & Giovanni Pernice
Dance: Quickstep
Song: 'Reach' - S Club 7
6. Helen George & Aljaz Skorjanec
Dance: Salsa
Song: 'Miami Sound Machine' - Doctor Beat
7. Jamelia & Tristan MacManus
Dance: Charleston
Song: 'Straight Up' - Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox
8. Jay McGuiness & Aliona Vilani
Dance: Quickstep
Song: 'My Generation' - The...
- 10/14/2015
- Digital Spy
It's week 3 of Strictly Come Dancing, and with the first couple voted off last week the heat really is on.
Digital Spy was watching along and have rounded up all of the scores and judges comments.
1. Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev dancing the quickstep to 'Wash That Man' from South Pacific: 3+5+5+4=17
Bruno: "It's not quite a tropical heatwave, more a lukewarm breeze. You looked like you were shuffling on damp sand. It was a very difficult dance - you need to sort out the frame."
Len: "I thought that routine had far more content than previous weeks. I love the way you come out and enjoy yourself, and it made me enjoy it. A lovely bubbly dance."
2. Anthony Ogogo & Oti Mabuse dancing the Paso Doble to 'Eye of the Tiger' from Rocky: 4+6+5+4=19
Darcey: "It's your best dance so far, you have this energy – in your body, when you pose,...
Digital Spy was watching along and have rounded up all of the scores and judges comments.
1. Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev dancing the quickstep to 'Wash That Man' from South Pacific: 3+5+5+4=17
Bruno: "It's not quite a tropical heatwave, more a lukewarm breeze. You looked like you were shuffling on damp sand. It was a very difficult dance - you need to sort out the frame."
Len: "I thought that routine had far more content than previous weeks. I love the way you come out and enjoy yourself, and it made me enjoy it. A lovely bubbly dance."
2. Anthony Ogogo & Oti Mabuse dancing the Paso Doble to 'Eye of the Tiger' from Rocky: 4+6+5+4=19
Darcey: "It's your best dance so far, you have this energy – in your body, when you pose,...
- 10/10/2015
- Digital Spy
Jay McGuiness wowed the judges on Strictly Come Dancing this evening, with Bruno Tonioli giving him the first 10 of the series.
The The Wanted singer was dancing the Jive to 'Misirlou/You Can Never Tell' from Pulp Fiction and got a score of 9-9-9-10 from the panel, totalling 37, the highest score of the series so far.
The dance saw McGuiness and partner Aliona Vilani dress up as John Travolta's Vincent Vega and Uma Thurman's Mia Wallace from the Quentin Tarantino film.
Their Jive mix of the two songs then got an overwhelming response from the judges.
Tonioli said ecstatically: "That was the blockbuster everybody was waiting for… you out-danced John Travolta and everyone else!"
Craig Revel Horwood added his enthusiasm, saying: "That was a level of technique we have never seen ever. Ah-ma-zing!"
After getting 9s from Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell and Len Goodman, the couple subsequently received a 10 from Tonioli.
The The Wanted singer was dancing the Jive to 'Misirlou/You Can Never Tell' from Pulp Fiction and got a score of 9-9-9-10 from the panel, totalling 37, the highest score of the series so far.
The dance saw McGuiness and partner Aliona Vilani dress up as John Travolta's Vincent Vega and Uma Thurman's Mia Wallace from the Quentin Tarantino film.
Their Jive mix of the two songs then got an overwhelming response from the judges.
Tonioli said ecstatically: "That was the blockbuster everybody was waiting for… you out-danced John Travolta and everyone else!"
Craig Revel Horwood added his enthusiasm, saying: "That was a level of technique we have never seen ever. Ah-ma-zing!"
After getting 9s from Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell and Len Goodman, the couple subsequently received a 10 from Tonioli.
- 10/10/2015
- Digital Spy
As if Strictly Come Dancing wasn't sparkly enough, it's time to inject some of the magic of Hollywood - that's right, it's Movie Week! The celebs and their partners will be boogying on down to some classic tunes from cinema, but who will come out on top?
We'll be here hoping for some serious movie-level drama, so grab the popcorn and join us from 6.20pm when the show begins and we'll bring you all the action.
20:25Right, that's it for tonight's show! Who was your favourite? Who do you think will be in the dance-off tomorrow? Let us know all your thoughts below and stick with DS for all the Strictly coverage you need...
20:19Right, here's the leaderboard - Jay is right up at the top followed by Kellie and Helen. Down at the bottom is Carol, with Anthony and Ainsley making up the bottom three. And get dialling/clicking,...
We'll be here hoping for some serious movie-level drama, so grab the popcorn and join us from 6.20pm when the show begins and we'll bring you all the action.
20:25Right, that's it for tonight's show! Who was your favourite? Who do you think will be in the dance-off tomorrow? Let us know all your thoughts below and stick with DS for all the Strictly coverage you need...
20:19Right, here's the leaderboard - Jay is right up at the top followed by Kellie and Helen. Down at the bottom is Carol, with Anthony and Ainsley making up the bottom three. And get dialling/clicking,...
- 10/10/2015
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing star Jay McGuiness has cut off his hair in the name of charity.
The Wanted singer had his luscious locks clipped and donated the trimmings to an organisation that makes wigs.
Strictly Come Dancing 2015 winner: We rank the celebrities' chances of topping BBC One's dance-off
Strictly's Anita Rani on Jay McGuiness: "He smashed the cha cha out of the ballpark!"
Speaking on Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two last night (October 7), McGuiness said that while he planned to wait until later in the year, he brought the hair cut forward to help him perform the waltz last weekend.
"It's definitely helped with speed," he said on the show. "I was always going to cut it at the end of this year, and donate it to a charity that makes wigs for people.
"I brought it forward for the waltz because that's important too"
When...
The Wanted singer had his luscious locks clipped and donated the trimmings to an organisation that makes wigs.
Strictly Come Dancing 2015 winner: We rank the celebrities' chances of topping BBC One's dance-off
Strictly's Anita Rani on Jay McGuiness: "He smashed the cha cha out of the ballpark!"
Speaking on Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two last night (October 7), McGuiness said that while he planned to wait until later in the year, he brought the hair cut forward to help him perform the waltz last weekend.
"It's definitely helped with speed," he said on the show. "I was always going to cut it at the end of this year, and donate it to a charity that makes wigs for people.
"I brought it forward for the waltz because that's important too"
When...
- 10/8/2015
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing is getting even more glitz and glamour than normal this weekend - it's Movie Week! The 14 remaining celebs and their partners will be going all Hollywood to perform to songs from the cinema, but what exactly can you expect?
1. Ainsley Harriott & Natalie Lowe
Dance: Cha Cha
Song: 'Boogie Wonderland' - Happy Feet
2. Anita Rani & Gleb Savchenko
Dance: American Smooth
Song: 'Unchained Melody' - Ghost
3. Anthony Ogogo & Oti Mabuse
Dance: Paso Doble
Song: 'Eye of the Tiger' - Rocky
4. Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Quickstep
Song: 'Wash That Man' - South Pacific
5. Daniel O'Donnell & Kristina Rihanoff
Dance: Cha Cha
Song: 'Summer Nights' - Grease
6. Georgia May Foote & Giovanni Pernice
Dance: Rumba
Song: 'Writing's on the Wall' - Spectre
7. Helen George & Aljaz Skorjanec
Dance: Foxtrot
Song: 'I Wanna Be Loved By You' - Some Like It Hot
8. Jamelia & Tristan MacManus
Dance: Salsa
Song: 'Heaven Must Be Missing...
1. Ainsley Harriott & Natalie Lowe
Dance: Cha Cha
Song: 'Boogie Wonderland' - Happy Feet
2. Anita Rani & Gleb Savchenko
Dance: American Smooth
Song: 'Unchained Melody' - Ghost
3. Anthony Ogogo & Oti Mabuse
Dance: Paso Doble
Song: 'Eye of the Tiger' - Rocky
4. Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Quickstep
Song: 'Wash That Man' - South Pacific
5. Daniel O'Donnell & Kristina Rihanoff
Dance: Cha Cha
Song: 'Summer Nights' - Grease
6. Georgia May Foote & Giovanni Pernice
Dance: Rumba
Song: 'Writing's on the Wall' - Spectre
7. Helen George & Aljaz Skorjanec
Dance: Foxtrot
Song: 'I Wanna Be Loved By You' - Some Like It Hot
8. Jamelia & Tristan MacManus
Dance: Salsa
Song: 'Heaven Must Be Missing...
- 10/7/2015
- Digital Spy
It's week two of Strictly Come Dancing, and all 15 contestants have taken to the dance floor before the first elimination tomorrow evening (October 4).
Digital Spy was of course watching, and has rounded up all the judges' scores and comments, along with videos of the dances.
1. Jamelia and Tristan MacManus dance the cha-cha to 'Don't Cha' by The Pussycat Dolls: 4-6-5-6 = 21
Darcey: "Very cheeky and very hot and you had that until the end. With performances like that, you will go places."
Bruno: "She's turned into a wild pussycat! A good attitude and you did it well. Len is right, you have to work on technique... I like to see the wild animal in you!"
2. Daniel O'Donnell and Kristina Rihanoff dance the Charleston to 'Let's Misbehave' by Cole Porter: 5-6-6-6 = 23
Craig: "You need to be a lot more higher up on toes, more swivel, make...
Digital Spy was of course watching, and has rounded up all the judges' scores and comments, along with videos of the dances.
1. Jamelia and Tristan MacManus dance the cha-cha to 'Don't Cha' by The Pussycat Dolls: 4-6-5-6 = 21
Darcey: "Very cheeky and very hot and you had that until the end. With performances like that, you will go places."
Bruno: "She's turned into a wild pussycat! A good attitude and you did it well. Len is right, you have to work on technique... I like to see the wild animal in you!"
2. Daniel O'Donnell and Kristina Rihanoff dance the Charleston to 'Let's Misbehave' by Cole Porter: 5-6-6-6 = 23
Craig: "You need to be a lot more higher up on toes, more swivel, make...
- 10/3/2015
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing was all very pleasant last week - everyone danced and had a lovely time. We even had a wardrobe malfunction, courtesy of Anthony Ogogo and his trouser-splitting jive. But no amount of glitter can disguise the fact that tomorrow night the first celebrity will be eliminated. Sniff.
Luckily, we have 15 exciting celeb dances ahead of us tonight - and we're sure it's still going to be a lot of fun, elimination fears aside. So slip on your sparkliest lycra and join us on the sofa from 6.20pm as we bring you all the action from the Strictly ballroom...
20:25But that's it! The first results show will be airing tomorrow at 7.15pm as we lose our first celeb of the series - and Rod Stewart has a bit of a sing-song. We're already feeling nervous (about the elimination, not about Rod, obviously). But for now, thanks for...
Luckily, we have 15 exciting celeb dances ahead of us tonight - and we're sure it's still going to be a lot of fun, elimination fears aside. So slip on your sparkliest lycra and join us on the sofa from 6.20pm as we bring you all the action from the Strictly ballroom...
20:25But that's it! The first results show will be airing tomorrow at 7.15pm as we lose our first celeb of the series - and Rod Stewart has a bit of a sing-song. We're already feeling nervous (about the elimination, not about Rod, obviously). But for now, thanks for...
- 10/3/2015
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing's Anita Rani heaped praise on rival Jay McGuiness's performance during the opening show last weekend.
The Countryfile host joined the Wanted singer and his professional dance partner Aliona Vilani on the red carpet at the Pride of Britain Awards in London and told Digital Spy: "Jay absolutely smashed the cha cha out of the ballpark!"
"And trampled it into the ground," McGuiness quipped.
Vilani also praised her dance partner's performance, saying: "I think he was amazing. It was the most terrifying but brilliant experience ever!"
"It was definitely terrifying," McGuiness added.
"This year is a really loving year," Rani continued. "We are genuinely like one big love-in - even behind the scenes!"
"We're all peace and love. We're always checking on each other, seeing how everyone is doing, if they're Ok," McGuiness revealed.
Rani is partnered with dashing Russian dancer Gleb Savchenko, who also joined the presenter at the event.
The Countryfile host joined the Wanted singer and his professional dance partner Aliona Vilani on the red carpet at the Pride of Britain Awards in London and told Digital Spy: "Jay absolutely smashed the cha cha out of the ballpark!"
"And trampled it into the ground," McGuiness quipped.
Vilani also praised her dance partner's performance, saying: "I think he was amazing. It was the most terrifying but brilliant experience ever!"
"It was definitely terrifying," McGuiness added.
"This year is a really loving year," Rani continued. "We are genuinely like one big love-in - even behind the scenes!"
"We're all peace and love. We're always checking on each other, seeing how everyone is doing, if they're Ok," McGuiness revealed.
Rani is partnered with dashing Russian dancer Gleb Savchenko, who also joined the presenter at the event.
- 9/29/2015
- Digital Spy
It's Round 2 of Week 1 as the other half of the celebrity dancers took to the stage tonight (September 26) after the first six performed last night.
Digital Spy has ben keeping a close eye on the goings-on and has rounded up the comments and scores from the judges.
1. Jay McGuiness & Aliona Vilani dancing the cha cha cha: 5-8-7-7 = 27
Bruno: "Oh, Jay, I'm 'Glad You Came', because you have the potential to be a great hit on the dancefloor."
Craig: "It was all very neat and very tidy - the only thing I could say that would add something to that is showmanship. I just felt like you weren't really living the experience."
2. Kirsty Gallacher & Brendan Cole dancing the waltz: 4-5-6-5 = 20
Bruno: "Your feet were all over the place, I'm sure you can do better."
Len: "I can well imagine the nerves they've all gone through, and you've got to control those nerves.
Digital Spy has ben keeping a close eye on the goings-on and has rounded up the comments and scores from the judges.
1. Jay McGuiness & Aliona Vilani dancing the cha cha cha: 5-8-7-7 = 27
Bruno: "Oh, Jay, I'm 'Glad You Came', because you have the potential to be a great hit on the dancefloor."
Craig: "It was all very neat and very tidy - the only thing I could say that would add something to that is showmanship. I just felt like you weren't really living the experience."
2. Kirsty Gallacher & Brendan Cole dancing the waltz: 4-5-6-5 = 20
Bruno: "Your feet were all over the place, I'm sure you can do better."
Len: "I can well imagine the nerves they've all gone through, and you've got to control those nerves.
- 9/26/2015
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing's live shows kicked off with a bang last night, but there are still nine celebrities nervously waiting to perform. Who'll show that they're one to watch... and who'll be one that we can't bear to watch?
We're excited to find out, so join us from 6.15pm when the show begins as we bring you all the action from the Strictly ballroom.
19:43But that's it for this weekend of Strictly action! Thanks for joining us - and remember to leave your comments so we know what you make of the celebs so far... Bye!
19:43But of course that leaderboard could change next week, as these scores will be added to those scores - and then someone will go home. Cripes!
19:42Right, so top of the leaderboard at the moment is Peter with 30, followed by Helen at 29. But Carol is at the bottom with 16. We Love You,...
We're excited to find out, so join us from 6.15pm when the show begins as we bring you all the action from the Strictly ballroom.
19:43But that's it for this weekend of Strictly action! Thanks for joining us - and remember to leave your comments so we know what you make of the celebs so far... Bye!
19:43But of course that leaderboard could change next week, as these scores will be added to those scores - and then someone will go home. Cripes!
19:42Right, so top of the leaderboard at the moment is Peter with 30, followed by Helen at 29. But Carol is at the bottom with 16. We Love You,...
- 9/26/2015
- Digital Spy
We bathed in glitter, donned some lycra and quickstepped our way down to the Strictly Come Dancing studios on Friday night for the very first live show of the series - and it was just as exciting as we'd hoped.
But while we were obviously thrilled by the dances and entertained by the judges, there were a few things that the cameras didn't pick up:
1. The audience get warmed up in the best way
It's not particularly surprising that the audience are played music while they're waiting for the show to begin. What's brilliant is that all the songs are dancing-related. 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody', 'Dance The Night Away' and 'Dancing In The Moonlight' were among the tunes pumped out over the sound system.
2. Being a celebrity doesn't get you special treatment (well, not always, anyway)
Of course the famous faces taking part in Strictly have some famous friends...
But while we were obviously thrilled by the dances and entertained by the judges, there were a few things that the cameras didn't pick up:
1. The audience get warmed up in the best way
It's not particularly surprising that the audience are played music while they're waiting for the show to begin. What's brilliant is that all the songs are dancing-related. 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody', 'Dance The Night Away' and 'Dancing In The Moonlight' were among the tunes pumped out over the sound system.
2. Being a celebrity doesn't get you special treatment (well, not always, anyway)
Of course the famous faces taking part in Strictly have some famous friends...
- 9/26/2015
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing has announced its full music and dance list for the first week of the 2015 show.
The list has been released by the BBC, but as always, this may not be the order that we'll see the couples on Friday and Saturday night.
Strictly Come Dancing 2015 winner: We rank the celebrities' chances of topping BBC One's dance-off
Carol Kirkwood and Pasha Kovalev will dance the Cha Cha to 'Thunder in My Heart' by Leo SayerDaniel O'Donnell and Kristina Rihanoff will dance the Waltz to 'When Irish Eyes Are Smiling' by Ruby MurrayKatie Derham and Anton Du Beke will dance the Jive to 'Roll Over Beethoven' by Chuck BerryJeremy Vine and Karen Clifton will dance the Cha Cha to 'September' by Earth, Wind and FireJamelia and Tristan MacManus will dance the Waltz to 'Do Right Woman, Do Right Man' by Aretha FranklinIwan Thomas and Ola Jordan will dance...
The list has been released by the BBC, but as always, this may not be the order that we'll see the couples on Friday and Saturday night.
Strictly Come Dancing 2015 winner: We rank the celebrities' chances of topping BBC One's dance-off
Carol Kirkwood and Pasha Kovalev will dance the Cha Cha to 'Thunder in My Heart' by Leo SayerDaniel O'Donnell and Kristina Rihanoff will dance the Waltz to 'When Irish Eyes Are Smiling' by Ruby MurrayKatie Derham and Anton Du Beke will dance the Jive to 'Roll Over Beethoven' by Chuck BerryJeremy Vine and Karen Clifton will dance the Cha Cha to 'September' by Earth, Wind and FireJamelia and Tristan MacManus will dance the Waltz to 'Do Right Woman, Do Right Man' by Aretha FranklinIwan Thomas and Ola Jordan will dance...
- 9/23/2015
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing kicks off on Friday and to get us even more excited, the lovely folks at the show have unveiled the first official photographs of the couples together. And aren't they sparkly?
Ainsley Harriott & Natalie Lowe
Anita Rani & Gleb Savchenko
Anthony Ogogo & Oti Mabuse
Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev
Daniel O'Donnell & Kristina Rihanoff
Georgia May Foote & Giovanni Pernice
Helen George & Aljaž Skorjanec
Iwan Thomas & Ola Jordan
Jamelia & Tristan MacManus
Jay McGuiness & Aliona Vilani
Jeremy Vine & Karen Clifton
Katie Derham & Anton Du Beke
Kellie Bright & Kevin Clifton
Kirsty Gallacher & Brendan Cole
Peter Andre & Janette Manrara
Strictly Come Dancing kicks off its first live show on Friday (September 25) at 9pm on BBC One.
Ainsley Harriott & Natalie Lowe
Anita Rani & Gleb Savchenko
Anthony Ogogo & Oti Mabuse
Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev
Daniel O'Donnell & Kristina Rihanoff
Georgia May Foote & Giovanni Pernice
Helen George & Aljaž Skorjanec
Iwan Thomas & Ola Jordan
Jamelia & Tristan MacManus
Jay McGuiness & Aliona Vilani
Jeremy Vine & Karen Clifton
Katie Derham & Anton Du Beke
Kellie Bright & Kevin Clifton
Kirsty Gallacher & Brendan Cole
Peter Andre & Janette Manrara
Strictly Come Dancing kicks off its first live show on Friday (September 25) at 9pm on BBC One.
- 9/22/2015
- Digital Spy
We'd never have The Wanted's Jay McGuinness down as the shy and reserved type, but the star's Strictly Come Dancing partner Aliona Vilani is concerned his meekness could hold him back on the show.
Vilani revealed that 25-year-old McGuinness was her "number one choice" for the BBC1 ballroom dancing competition, but fears his reticence may "stop him from performing his best".
"He's such a sweet guy and he's got so much potential and I knew we'd get on," she told The Sun.
"I think he's going to struggle because he's so shy, so with the whole performance we're going to have to bring that out of him.
"I don't have to be tough on Jay, he's so tough on himself - I almost have to console him!"
On his attempts to overcome his bashfulness, former Wanted star McGuiness explained: "There's lots of room to feel embarrassed. When you're able to talk,...
Vilani revealed that 25-year-old McGuinness was her "number one choice" for the BBC1 ballroom dancing competition, but fears his reticence may "stop him from performing his best".
"He's such a sweet guy and he's got so much potential and I knew we'd get on," she told The Sun.
"I think he's going to struggle because he's so shy, so with the whole performance we're going to have to bring that out of him.
"I don't have to be tough on Jay, he's so tough on himself - I almost have to console him!"
On his attempts to overcome his bashfulness, former Wanted star McGuiness explained: "There's lots of room to feel embarrassed. When you're able to talk,...
- 9/16/2015
- Digital Spy
Tess Daly can't dance. The 'Strictly Come Dancing' host wishes she could join the BBC One show's celebrity contestants on the dance floor but insists she would be ''terrible'' if she did so. She told The Sun newspaper: ''I physically can't move and I don't believe in sweating. I do terrible dancing. ''You must never ever let me dance in front of you - that must always be a deal and then we are done. I can't remember my wedding dance.'' Meanwhile, 'Strictly' professional Aliona Vilani has revealed she is trying to avoid the winner's curse this year, after triumphing on the 2011 series...
- 9/16/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
The pairings have been set and training has begun on Strictly Come Dancing 2015, with the live shows starting on September 25 and 26 - avoiding a clash with The X Factor.
All the celebrities have been matched up with their professional partners and the couples are as follows:
Ainsley Harriott and Natalie Lowe
Jumping for joy with the selection, chef Ainsley said: "Wonderful! I don't know who chose her but thank you!"
Helen George and Aljaz Skorjanec
Call the Midwife actress Helen said pairing up with Aljaz was a "wonderful surprise".
Jay McGuiness and Aliona Vilani
With singer Jay looking very nervous, Aliona promised to take good care of her partner for 2015.
Kirsty Gallacher and Brendan Cole
Bagging the show's former bad boy, Kirsty said she needed the twelve years of Strictly experience that Brendan brings to their partnership.
Iwan Thomas and Ola Jordan
Spinning his new partner around and already attempting a lift,...
All the celebrities have been matched up with their professional partners and the couples are as follows:
Ainsley Harriott and Natalie Lowe
Jumping for joy with the selection, chef Ainsley said: "Wonderful! I don't know who chose her but thank you!"
Helen George and Aljaz Skorjanec
Call the Midwife actress Helen said pairing up with Aljaz was a "wonderful surprise".
Jay McGuiness and Aliona Vilani
With singer Jay looking very nervous, Aliona promised to take good care of her partner for 2015.
Kirsty Gallacher and Brendan Cole
Bagging the show's former bad boy, Kirsty said she needed the twelve years of Strictly experience that Brendan brings to their partnership.
Iwan Thomas and Ola Jordan
Spinning his new partner around and already attempting a lift,...
- 9/5/2015
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing feels like it's ages away, so thank you to the BBC for keeping us going by releasing this photograph of the professional dancers in training.
The pros don't even know who they'll be competing with yet, but they're already hitting the dance studios to keep limber (and pose for pictures, obviously).
The BBC posted the snap on Twitter and pointed out that it's our first glimpse at new pros Otlile Mabuse, Giovanni Pernice and Dancing with the Stars alum Gleb Savchenko.
The photo also shows Ola Jordan looking in good health after she picked up a knee injury during training for Channel 4's The Jump at the end of last year; she later admitted that she feared she might never walk again.
The gang are back together with new pro-dancers @otlile_mabuse @Gleb_Savchenko & @pernicegiovann1#keeeeepdancing pic.twitter.com/kmHXgxYMlV
— BBC Strictly (@bbcstrictly) August 3, 2015
And Kristina Rihanoff...
The pros don't even know who they'll be competing with yet, but they're already hitting the dance studios to keep limber (and pose for pictures, obviously).
The BBC posted the snap on Twitter and pointed out that it's our first glimpse at new pros Otlile Mabuse, Giovanni Pernice and Dancing with the Stars alum Gleb Savchenko.
The photo also shows Ola Jordan looking in good health after she picked up a knee injury during training for Channel 4's The Jump at the end of last year; she later admitted that she feared she might never walk again.
The gang are back together with new pro-dancers @otlile_mabuse @Gleb_Savchenko & @pernicegiovann1#keeeeepdancing pic.twitter.com/kmHXgxYMlV
— BBC Strictly (@bbcstrictly) August 3, 2015
And Kristina Rihanoff...
- 8/4/2015
- Digital Spy
For huge fans of Strictly Come Dancing, it's a once in a lifetime opportunity.
For the first time in the show's history, people who aren't soap stars or singers are being given the chance to pull on the sequins and partner with a Strictly professional, performing in the ballroom in front of millions - all in the name of charity.
11,000 people applied to take part in The People's Strictly for Comic Relief, but only these six were chosen...
1. Trishna Bharadia & Aljaz Scorjanec
Age: 35
From: Buckinghamshire
Trishna, who is a Multiple Sclerosis and disability fundraiser, tells DS that she loves Strictly Come Dancing. She has the programme on series record, and watches the show every week with her sister.
"We'll always try and guess what the judges' scores are going to be and all of that stuff," she explains.
And she's a "big" fan of her partner Aljaz, who she'll be dancing a jive with.
For the first time in the show's history, people who aren't soap stars or singers are being given the chance to pull on the sequins and partner with a Strictly professional, performing in the ballroom in front of millions - all in the name of charity.
11,000 people applied to take part in The People's Strictly for Comic Relief, but only these six were chosen...
1. Trishna Bharadia & Aljaz Scorjanec
Age: 35
From: Buckinghamshire
Trishna, who is a Multiple Sclerosis and disability fundraiser, tells DS that she loves Strictly Come Dancing. She has the programme on series record, and watches the show every week with her sister.
"We'll always try and guess what the judges' scores are going to be and all of that stuff," she explains.
And she's a "big" fan of her partner Aljaz, who she'll be dancing a jive with.
- 2/17/2015
- Digital Spy
The People's Strictly for Comic Relief has announced which professional dancers will be taking part in the show.
Natalie Lowe, Janette Manrara, Aljaz Skorjanez, Aliona Vilani, Ian Waite and Robin Windsor have all signed up to perform with members of the public for the four-part series.
The news comes after the BBC unveiled the six people who will be taking part in the show as a reward for their "tireless and selfless work which has helped change so many lives for the better".
They are Phillip Barnett, Trishna Bharadia, Anna Kennedy OBE, Cassidy Little, Heather Parsons and Michael Pattie - although details of which pro will be paired with which contestant have not yet been revealed.
The pros will take their partner behind the scenes on Strictly Come Dancing and immerse them "in the full showbiz experience" before five weeks of dance training to help them prepare to take to the famous Strictly dance floor.
Natalie Lowe, Janette Manrara, Aljaz Skorjanez, Aliona Vilani, Ian Waite and Robin Windsor have all signed up to perform with members of the public for the four-part series.
The news comes after the BBC unveiled the six people who will be taking part in the show as a reward for their "tireless and selfless work which has helped change so many lives for the better".
They are Phillip Barnett, Trishna Bharadia, Anna Kennedy OBE, Cassidy Little, Heather Parsons and Michael Pattie - although details of which pro will be paired with which contestant have not yet been revealed.
The pros will take their partner behind the scenes on Strictly Come Dancing and immerse them "in the full showbiz experience" before five weeks of dance training to help them prepare to take to the famous Strictly dance floor.
- 1/15/2015
- Digital Spy
Louis Smith has won the all-star Strictly Come Dancing 2014 Christmas Special.
The 2012 champion and his partner Aliona Vilani earned a perfect score of 40 points from the judges for their quickstep to 'Jingle Bells'.
"It's a nice present, I am not going to lie!" said the gymnast. "We've had such a fun time, although the first week of rehearsals was hard.
"But since then we have just been chilling out, laughing and giggling, messing around on the dance floor, it's been really good fun."
Sophie Ellis Bextor, Lisa Riley, Rachel Stevens, Chris Hollins and Russell Grant completed the lineup of celebrity contestants from previous series.
Sir Bruce Forsyth also returned to the Strictly ballroom alongside Tess Daly to host this year's Christmas Special.
After watching all the dances, the studio audience cast their votes for their favourite couple.
The audience's vote was then combined with the judges scores to...
The 2012 champion and his partner Aliona Vilani earned a perfect score of 40 points from the judges for their quickstep to 'Jingle Bells'.
"It's a nice present, I am not going to lie!" said the gymnast. "We've had such a fun time, although the first week of rehearsals was hard.
"But since then we have just been chilling out, laughing and giggling, messing around on the dance floor, it's been really good fun."
Sophie Ellis Bextor, Lisa Riley, Rachel Stevens, Chris Hollins and Russell Grant completed the lineup of celebrity contestants from previous series.
Sir Bruce Forsyth also returned to the Strictly ballroom alongside Tess Daly to host this year's Christmas Special.
After watching all the dances, the studio audience cast their votes for their favourite couple.
The audience's vote was then combined with the judges scores to...
- 12/25/2014
- Digital Spy
Sir Bruce Forsyth has made a comeback to Strictly Come Dancing for Children in Need tonight (November 14).
The legendary host made his return to the ballroom alongside Tess Daly, for a competition that paired two teams of professional dancers with juniors.
Team Sparkle was comprised of professionals Tristan MacManus and Aliona Vilani with juniors Daniel and Ella, while pros Anton du Beke and Natalie Lowe danced with juniors Elliot and Mia as Team Glitter.
Both squads received rave reviews from judges, with Bruno Tonioli calling them all "supernovas of ballroom".
"I've missed you more than I thought," Forsyth then quipped.
Even the usually-harsh Craig Revel Horwood added: "I wasn't impressed - and I'll tell you why. I couldn't find one thing wrong with it!"
It came down to a vote from the judges, as Revel Horwood and Tonioli supported Team Sparkle. Darcey Bussell registered her support for Team Glitter.
The...
The legendary host made his return to the ballroom alongside Tess Daly, for a competition that paired two teams of professional dancers with juniors.
Team Sparkle was comprised of professionals Tristan MacManus and Aliona Vilani with juniors Daniel and Ella, while pros Anton du Beke and Natalie Lowe danced with juniors Elliot and Mia as Team Glitter.
Both squads received rave reviews from judges, with Bruno Tonioli calling them all "supernovas of ballroom".
"I've missed you more than I thought," Forsyth then quipped.
Even the usually-harsh Craig Revel Horwood added: "I wasn't impressed - and I'll tell you why. I couldn't find one thing wrong with it!"
It came down to a vote from the judges, as Revel Horwood and Tonioli supported Team Sparkle. Darcey Bussell registered her support for Team Glitter.
The...
- 11/14/2014
- Digital Spy
Sir Bruce Forsyth will return to Strictly Come Dancing on Children in Need tonight.
The special episode - which will see Forsyth reuniting with Tess Daly - focuses on four young ballroom champions taking to the dancefloor.
Team Glitter will see professional dancers Anton du Beke and Natalie Lowe dancing with juniors Elliot and Mia, while Team Sparkle consists of pros Tristan MacManus and Aliona Vilani along with juniors Daniel and Ella.
The two teams will have to impress judges Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli with their performances to 'You Make Me Feel So Young' and 'Happy Feet'.
The team that wins will be rewarded with the Pudsey Glitterball trophy.
Children In Need kicks off tonight (November 14) at 7.30pm on BBC One.
The special episode - which will see Forsyth reuniting with Tess Daly - focuses on four young ballroom champions taking to the dancefloor.
Team Glitter will see professional dancers Anton du Beke and Natalie Lowe dancing with juniors Elliot and Mia, while Team Sparkle consists of pros Tristan MacManus and Aliona Vilani along with juniors Daniel and Ella.
The two teams will have to impress judges Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli with their performances to 'You Make Me Feel So Young' and 'Happy Feet'.
The team that wins will be rewarded with the Pudsey Glitterball trophy.
Children In Need kicks off tonight (November 14) at 7.30pm on BBC One.
- 11/14/2014
- Digital Spy
The lineup for the Christmas special of Strictly Come Dancing has been announced.
The festive edition of the show will feature six returning celebrities from previous series performing a pantomime-inspired yuletide routine with professional dancers.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor is paired with Aljaz Skorjanec, while Lisa Riley and Robin Windsor will be dancing together.
Rachel Stevens has been coupled with Tristan MacManus. Meanwhile, Louis Smith is hitting the dance floor with Aliona Vilani.
Chris Hollins's partner will be Iveta Lukosiute, and Russell Grant is paired with Joanne Clifton.
The special will air on Christmas Day.
Rufus Hound and Flavia Cacace won the one-off show in 2013. Their waltz earned them 38 points from the judges.
The current series of Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday (November 15) at 7pm on BBC One.
The festive edition of the show will feature six returning celebrities from previous series performing a pantomime-inspired yuletide routine with professional dancers.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor is paired with Aljaz Skorjanec, while Lisa Riley and Robin Windsor will be dancing together.
Rachel Stevens has been coupled with Tristan MacManus. Meanwhile, Louis Smith is hitting the dance floor with Aliona Vilani.
Chris Hollins's partner will be Iveta Lukosiute, and Russell Grant is paired with Joanne Clifton.
The special will air on Christmas Day.
Rufus Hound and Flavia Cacace won the one-off show in 2013. Their waltz earned them 38 points from the judges.
The current series of Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday (November 15) at 7pm on BBC One.
- 11/13/2014
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing's Jake Wood, who blew his celebrity rivals off the dance floor with his recent salsa, has denied having any previous dance training.
The EastEnders star topped the leaderboard with professional partner Janette Manrara over the weekend, thanks to a Latin routine that won him 9s from Bruno Tonioli, Len Goodman and Darcey Bussell.
He took to his Twitter page today to post: "Just to clarify I have never had a dance lesson in my life. Ever. Fact #StrictlyComeDancing #HisNameIsJake."
Just to clarify I have never had a dance lesson in my life. Ever. Fact #StrictlyComeDancing #HisNameIsJake
— Jake Wood (@mrjakedwood) October 7, 2014
The soap star picked up a total of 35 points following his routine on Saturday night, which included three dramatic lifts with partner Manrara and some impressive hip-wiggling moves.
Enthusiastic Strictly judge Tonioli told Wood: "Yes, a squillion times yes! I tell you - hips don't lie!
The EastEnders star topped the leaderboard with professional partner Janette Manrara over the weekend, thanks to a Latin routine that won him 9s from Bruno Tonioli, Len Goodman and Darcey Bussell.
He took to his Twitter page today to post: "Just to clarify I have never had a dance lesson in my life. Ever. Fact #StrictlyComeDancing #HisNameIsJake."
Just to clarify I have never had a dance lesson in my life. Ever. Fact #StrictlyComeDancing #HisNameIsJake
— Jake Wood (@mrjakedwood) October 7, 2014
The soap star picked up a total of 35 points following his routine on Saturday night, which included three dramatic lifts with partner Manrara and some impressive hip-wiggling moves.
Enthusiastic Strictly judge Tonioli told Wood: "Yes, a squillion times yes! I tell you - hips don't lie!
- 10/7/2014
- Digital Spy
Gregg Wallace and Aliona Vilani have become the first couple to be eliminated from this year's Strictly Come Dancing.
The MasterChef judge and his professional dance partner left the show after losing out in the dance-off to actress Jennifer Gibney and her partner Tristan MacManus.
Strictly Come Dancing: All the photos from Saturday's main show
Strictly Come Dancing: Week 2 as it happened
The bottom two pairs were calculated from a combination of the judges' scores from last and this week and the viewers' votes.
After Wallace and Gibney had been announced as the bottom two, both performed their routines again in a bid to impress the judges.
Gibney and MacManus's waltz to '(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman', which had received a score of 19 on Saturday's (October 4) show, won out over Wallace and Vilani's Charleston to 'Hey Good Lookin'', which had earned them 18 points.
Craig Revel Horwood...
The MasterChef judge and his professional dance partner left the show after losing out in the dance-off to actress Jennifer Gibney and her partner Tristan MacManus.
Strictly Come Dancing: All the photos from Saturday's main show
Strictly Come Dancing: Week 2 as it happened
The bottom two pairs were calculated from a combination of the judges' scores from last and this week and the viewers' votes.
After Wallace and Gibney had been announced as the bottom two, both performed their routines again in a bid to impress the judges.
Gibney and MacManus's waltz to '(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman', which had received a score of 19 on Saturday's (October 4) show, won out over Wallace and Vilani's Charleston to 'Hey Good Lookin'', which had earned them 18 points.
Craig Revel Horwood...
- 10/5/2014
- Digital Spy
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