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Slightly belatedly, presumably due to being one couple down. Cue the traditional movie-themed VT.
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Toyah Willcox is bookies’ strong favourite for the second elimination, priced at evens to depart the contest this weekend. Paul Merson is predicted to face her in the dance-off, followed by Pete Wicks and Punam Krishnan.
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Nick Knowles would’ve been in the mix too until that late knee-knacked withdrawal. Just 10 minutes until that ba-ba-daa theme tune…
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We’re promised an array of big screen delights tonight, taking in everything from The Magnificent Seven to The Minions, from The Little Mermaid to Lara Croft, from boy wizards to Scottish housekeepers.
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It’s a veritable twinkle-toed multiplex. Just 15 minutes until sequin time…
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Tick them off when you spy them on-screen! Take a drink for each! Get the hiccups and use a variety of bizarre methods to cure them! Here’s your 10-point Movie Week spotter’s checklist for tonight:
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A celebrity unconvincingly claims that they’re paying tribute to their all-time favourite film
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Chronic overuse of the word “iconic”
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Chris McCausland makes a joke which Tess Daly doesn’t get
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Shirley Ballas thanks couples for “opening our show” and “closing our show”
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Anton Du Beke makes a misty-eyed reference to his Movie Week routines of yore
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Craig argues with Shirley, while Motsi sits in the middle looking awkward
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Corny, overlong movie-themed montage with Craig playing the villain
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Claudia Winkleman honks with laughter at a Wynne Evans witticism
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Judges have no idea how to mark Couple’s Choice so dish out random high scores
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Male celebrity distracts the judges with a bare chest or comedy wig
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We’ll see the first Couple’s Choice of the series tonight. Too soon? There will also be two sambas, two cha chas and two Viennese waltzes.
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Twenty minutes until the glitterball starts spinning…
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He’s only just recovered from the bicep tear which reduced his training time last week. Now the DIY SOS host is crocked again.
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Nick Knowles and his pro partner Luba Mushtuk won’t be dancing tonight after he sustained a knee injury yesterday’s dress rehearsal and being sent for an MRI by medics. As per Strictly rules, the couple will receive a bye through to next weekend, when hopefully he’ll be fit to dance again. If not, he’ll have to withdraw from the contest.
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Unlucky Nick says he’s determined to be back next Saturday, even if it’s on glittery crutches. Somebody wrap him in cotton wool.
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Get ready to roll out the red carpet. Good evening and welcome to the first themed weekend of Strictly Come Dancing 2023. I’m Michael, your usherette for tonight’s Movie Week live show. You are cordially invited to watch along with me as our couples perform silver screen-inspired dances. Yep, fancy dress is 100% guaranteed.
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After last week’s first elimination – ta-ta, Tom Dean — tonight our 13 surviving pro-celebrity pairs take to the Elstree Studios ballroom floor once again. Yes, it’s 13 not 14 because Nick Knowles is out injured but hoping to be back next week. More on that in a moment.
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Tomorrow, the second couple will leave the contest. No more of this “scores carried forward from last week” business now the series is into its stride. Tonight’s judgely marks will be combined with viewer votes, then the bottom two couples will hoof for survival on Sunday night. But who’ll join sunken Olympic swimmer Tom on the sparkly scrapheap?
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It’s showtime at 6.25pm on BBC One. I’ll be liveblogging from 5.55pm, providing build-up, rolling coverage, analysis, reaction and sarky asides. So stock up on popcorn, nachos and over-priced pick ’n’ mix and I’ll see you on the sofa.
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As always, I’d love to hear from you too. You can tweet me @michaelhogan, email me [email protected] and the comments section below is open for the usual ballroom “bantz”. I’ll swivel down there every now and again to gauge your reaction to the show. Don’t be shy about sharing your thoughts.
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Hollywood and Bollywood are both coming to Borehamwood. Nearly time to staaaaaart cinematic dancing!
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main events
Roll applause along with the title sequence
Oh look, that's poor tom dean. do you remember him? A tall swimmer? no? Hey, that's the entertainment industry.
Ah, the textbook Claudia and Dave arch punchline ends.
And we're off!
We were a little late, probably because we were down by one couple. Cue a traditional movie themed VT.
Take a seat, turn off your cell phone, and relax in the back row. It's almost over Live at Elstree Studio…
Alan Carr's number one BBC1 has just finished broadcasting. Hurry up, Spicy Beasts, we have the Whiplash theme very close to their lives.
We started the series with a gender-unbalanced field of six female celebrities and nine male celebrities. Blame it for great discomfort. With two losses tonight, it's even more even at 6-7 – tom dean excluded, Nick Knowles I'm injured.
There will be 13 dances instead of the scheduled 14, so frenetic padding will fill the dances. 135 minutes driving time. just 5 minutes Until the glittering curtain rises…
Toyah hinted at being sent off (again)
toyah wilcox is the strong favorite among bookmakers to lose second, with an even price heading into this weekend's contest. Paul Merson He is expected to compete against her in a dance-off, and then pete wicks and Poonam Krishnan.
Nick Knowles He would have been a part of it until he had to give up at the end of the game. just 10 minutes Until that ba-ba-daa theme song came out…
Watching movies on Saturday night
Tonight promises plenty of fun on the big screen. Magnificent Seven to minionsfrom little mermaid to lara croftfrom boy wizard to Scottish housekeeper.
It's just a glittering multiplex on the toes. just 15 minutes Until sequin time…
Play bingo twice a week
Once you've watched them on your screen, check them out! Let's each have a drink! Stop hiccups and cure them using different strange methods! This is yours Movie Weekly Spotter's 10-Point Checklist For tonight:
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A celebrity convincingly claims to be paying homage to his favorite movie
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Chronic overuse of the word “symbolic”
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Chris McCausland tells a joke that Tess Daly doesn't understand
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Shirley Ballas thanks couple for 'opening the show' and 'closing the show'
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Anton Du Beke makes a misty-eyed reference to his old Film Week routine
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Craig argues with Shirley and Motsi sits awkwardly in the middle.
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A corny, overlong movie-themed montage in which Craig plays the villain.
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Claudia Winkleman laughs and honks at Wynne Evans' witty remark
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The judges don't know how to score Couple Choice, so they randomly give high scores.
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Male celebrities distract judges with chests and comedic wigs
A dance card like a movie
Tonight we will be watching the first of this series, Couples Choice. Is it too early? There are also two sambas, two cha-chas, and two Viennese waltzes.
20 minutes Until the glitter ball starts spinning…
Nick Knowles is mentally challenged
He is just recovering from a torn bicep that cut his training time last week. DIY SOS host has become inoperable again.
Nick Knowles and his professional partner Ruba Mushtuk He injured his knee during yesterday's rehearsal and was sent for an MRI by doctors, so he won't be dancing tonight. Following strict rules, the couple will receive a walkover until next weekend, by which time it is hoped he will be able to dance again. If not, he must withdraw from the contest.
Unlucky Nick says he's determined to be back next Saturday, even if it means using shiny crutches. Someone please wrap him in cotton wool.
lights, camera and ballroom action
Get ready to roll out the red carpet. Good evening and welcome to our first themed weekend Strictly Come Dancing 2023. I'm Michael, and I'm your host for tonight's Movie Week live show. Join us as our couples perform dances inspired by the silver screen. Yes, costumes are 100% guaranteed.
After the first loss last week, Tata; tom dean — Ours tonight 13 surviving professional celebrity pairs Back to the ballroom floor of Elstree Studios. Yes, 13, not 14. Nick Knowles He is out with an injury, but I hope he will be back next week. More details later.
Tomorrow, the second couple will be eliminated from the competition. Now that the series is going well, we don't need any more of this “score carryover from last week” business. Tonight's judges' scores will be combined with viewer votes to see the bottom two couples struggle to survive on Sunday night. But who will join sunken Olympic swimmer Tom on the glittering pile of scrap wood?
the Showtime at 6.25pm on BBC One. i will do that Live blog from 5:55 p.m.providing build-up, rolling coverage, analysis, reaction, and sarcastic asides. Stock up on popcorn, nachos, and expensive pick-and-mix. See you on the couch.
As always, I would love to hear from you Too. you can Please tweet @Michael Hogan Please email [email protected] and Comment section The following are available in the regular ballroom “bantz”. I'll circle in there from time to time to gauge your reaction to the show. Don't be shy to share your thoughts.
Both Hollywood and Bollywood come to Borehamwood. The movie-like dance will begin soon!
