Celebrating 100 years of the BBC, the fun-filled new themed episode saw each of the couples take to the Strictly ballroom floor, either dancing to a theme tune from an iconic BBC programme or in tribute to one of the BBC’s most loved services. There were also be two dazzling professional routines, one dedicated to the BBC’s natural history programming and another saw our professional dancers “crashing” some of the BBC’s flagship shows. Favourite Dance: Couple's Choice to Jerusalema - Remix by Master KG featuring Burna Boy and Nomcebo Zikode It still doesn’t feel real that I’m going to be doing Strictly!! It’s always been a dream of mine so I guess dreams really do come true!!!!

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Nikita is a radio host and TV presenter.She was paired with Gorka Marquez and left the competition in week 3 (Movie Week) after a Dance Off with Zara McDermott and Graziano Di Prima. I have always loved watching Strictly and can’t quite believe I’m going to be part of this magical show – swapping tennis balls for glitter balls and looking forward to finding some joyfulness in the process. It's always sad to say goodbye to our fabulous Strictly couples after the dreaded dance off. Here's who's gone home so far:Week 5: Eddie Kadiand Karen Hauer left the competition following a Dance Off with Zara McDermottand Graziano Di Prima I’m surprised, delighted and slightly confused to find myself taking part in Strictly on the basis of ‘you only live once!’ and I can’t wait to start learning to dance, but I am slightly worried about my general decrepitude. Week 2: Les Dennisand Nancy Xu left the competition following a Dance Off with Nikita Kandaand Gorka Marquez Saturday nights are even more fab-u-lous thanks to the 20th series of the multi-award-winning Strictly Come Dancing on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, once again bringing glitter, glamour and glorious dancing to homes across the nation.

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Nigel and Katya - Tango to Nothing Breaks Like a Heart by Mark Ronson ft. Miley Cyrus Strictly Come Dancing Voting After 12 weeks of competition, we have our finalists and one of them will lift the Glitterball Trophy on Saturday 17 December on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 7.05pm. The Strictly Come Dancing 2023 couples were revealed during the spectacular Strictly launch show on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday 16 September and they are: Having been a fan of Strictly since day one, and as a former presenter of Come Dancing, this will be quite an adventure for me. A scary one, considering I’m about to be 79. But I’m really looking forward to the challenge, and perhaps being able to learn to dance the Argentinian Tango!!Angela Rippon-an award-winning journalist, TV presenter, newsreader, and author who's provinganything's possible in your 70s

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I've been such a big fan of the show for years, I can't believe I'm actually doing it! I can't dance to save my life but I'm buzzing to learn and have a good laugh with my pro. Get me on that dance floor... I can't wait! I’m thrilled to have been asked to do Strictly. I’m actually really shy and self-conscious so this will be a great opportunity for me to overcome those things! Plus, I get to learn to dance which I am incredibly excited about. I’m really looking forward to the training too, I’m quite competitive as my family and friends will tell you. I can’t wait to start!This year’s series includes viewer favourites, Movie Week, Halloween Week and Musicals Week. Plus, there was a very special new BBC 100 themed week. Fleur will bring her infectious energy to the It Takes Two stage. With her unique perspective as a Strictly finalist, Fleur is poised to offer insightful commentary and exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpses alongside Janette, a former professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing. Current Strictly champions Hamza and Jowita make a triumphant return and the amazing Jessie Ware will perform one of her biggest hits in the ballroom.