‘So proud’: praise for Strictly winners as show regains family TV crown | Strictly Come Dancing
IIt's been a difficult year for Strictly Come Dancing. Just six months ago, a series of allegations of bullying during rehearsals raised questions about whether the show should be canceled, and there were concerns that controversy would continue over season 22, which began in September. But those fears proved to be unfounded when Chris McCausland […]
It’s Chris and Dianne’s time to shine as winners of Strictly’s glitterball | Strictly Come Dancing
Shimmering sequins, lurex and chiffon, not to mention glitter ball prizes, always put a Christmas panto in the shade. But in Strictly Come Dancing's 20th year, the winner in the end was a contestant with no glimmers of hope. The official “highest score” was strictly On Saturday night, the winner, accompanied by professional dance partner […]
From Strictly Ballroom to Sydney’s saviour: how heritage town halls are staging a comeback | Culture
IIt's been more than 30 years since Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom was filmed at Petersham Town Hall. But earlier this year, an 82-year-old building in Sydney opened its doors for free to classical performances by the Inner West Theater Company. Built in the early 20th century, the beautiful brick Town Hall was once the venue […]
Strictly Come Dancing: week three’s Movie Special – live | Strictly Come Dancing
main events Show only major events Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 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. share Ah, the textbook Claudia and Dave arch punchline ends. share Update date and time […]
Strictly Come Dancing: week one – live | Strictly Come Dancing
Main Events Show only important events Please enable JavaScript to use this feature Happy birthday, Nick. What more could I want at 62 years old, with a chorus from Carlos and a cake thrown in my face? Share Judges' comments: Shirley says, “If your toes point out you're ready,” Anton says, “It's uplifting and fun […]
Cha-cha with chaperones: Strictly Come Dancing is back after the turmoil | Strictly Come Dancing
Shortly after the launch show of Strictly Come Dancing In 2024, co-host Tess Daly will be appearing on “Magical Strictly “Glitter Ball”. As the show approaches its 20th anniversary, has Glitterball been irreparably damaged? Contestant Amanda Abbington accused her professional dance partner Giovanni Pernice of “unnecessary, abusive, cruel and mean” behavior during training last season, […]
Strictly Come Dancing: the launch show – live | Strictly Come Dancing
Main Events Show only important events Please enable JavaScript to use this feature What's the shortest show until November? With a tight running time. 100 minTonight's announcement show will be the shortest in several weeks until the field is narrowed down to 15 candidates. The first live show next week is a 145 minute epic, […]
Former Strictly star arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in California | Strictly Come Dancing
Former “Strictly Come Dancing” star Artyom Chigvintsev has been arrested in California on suspicion of domestic violence. The professional dancer, who won the BBC competition in 2010 with celebrity partner Kara Tointon, was booked into Napa County Jail on Thursday morning, according to online prison records. It is not clear what led to his arrest, […]
Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me review – an exceedingly raw real-time battle | Television
and othersLast year, Amy Dowden felt a lump in her breast the day before her honeymoon. She knew right away. Her body instinctively knows when something’s not right, and it was a moment she couldn’t ignore. “I felt a bit sick,” the Strictly Come Dancing regular, now 34, tells the camera. “So I went to […]
TV tonight: Strictly dancer Amy Dowden’s cancer treatment journey | Television
Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me 8pm, BBC OneWhen Strictly dancer Amy Dowden was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in May 2023, she made the brave decision to be followed by cameras during her treatment. This film is the result, and as you’d expect, it’s a rollercoaster of emotions with surgery and chemotherapy, but there […]