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Strictly’s Chris McCausland says viral ‘blackout’ dance was a ‘leap of faith’

The performance received high praise from judges, with Craig Revel Horwood calling it ‘absolutely spectacular’

Evening Standard

Ola Jordan addresses Strictly public vote criticism after outrage over Pete Wicks avoiding dance-off

The Only Way Is Essex star has sparked a backlash as he sailed through to the semi-finals

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‘The judges need a wake up call’: Strictly viewers baffled by reaction to divisive contestant

‘We’re almost at the semi-finals stage and the judges are still pandering to Pete’s inability to learn a dance routine’ said one furious viewer

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Singer JB Gill and Lauren Oakley top Strictly quarter-final scoreboard with 39

The pair performed a Viennese waltz to Let’s Go Fly A Kite from Mary Poppins, with the duo hugging at its conclusion.

Evening Standard

Pete Wicks fends off romance rumours with Strictly partner Jowita Przystal

The reality star said he has grown ‘really close’ to his dance partner after spending so much time together during rehearsals.

Evening Standard

Strictly’s Craig Revel Horwood ditches ‘catty’ judging style over fears of being cancelled

Judge has reputation for making cutting remarks on the dancing show

The Independent UK

Craig Revel Horwood adapts Strictly judging style over ‘bullying’ concerns

The Australian-born dancer and TV star admitted he had softened his trademark ‘cutting’ remarks on the show.

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Strictly icon Brendan Cole defends Montell Douglas after judges save her from third dance-off

EXCLUSIVE: Gladiators star has faced backlash after judges voted to send home EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick instead of her

Evening Standard

Tess Daly delivers glamour beyond our wildest dreams with sparkly jumpsuit - it’s the perfect party piece

Strictly's Tess Daly wore the most magnificent sequin-embellished jumpsuit on this year's show and it's given us so much inspiration

Woman & Home

Ninth celebrity misses out on place in Strictly quarter final after dance-off

The actor and his professional partner Michelle Tsiakkas faced the dreaded dance-off against Olympian Montell Douglas and her partner Johannes Radebe.

Evening Standard

Ninth Strictly Come Dancing celebrity eliminated from series

Just six couples remain in the competition

The Independent UK

Tasha Ghouri secures first perfect 40 of Strictly Come Dancing 2024

The 26-year-old, who is the show’s second deaf contestant, performed a series of high lifts and dips during her elegant American Smooth.

Evening Standard

What is the Strictly Come Dancing Sambathon? 'Chaotic' contest returns to live show

Strictly’s famed dance-a-thon is back - but will things go to plan?

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Wynne Evans becomes tearful over Strictly Come Dancing exit

The singer and radio star was voted off the show during Sunday’s episode at Blackpool Tower Ballroom.

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Eighth celebrity to depart Strictly had a ‘wonderful time’

They called Strictly ‘such a brilliant family, such a precious family’.

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Sarah Hadland and Tasha Ghouri jointly top Strictly leaderboard at Blackpool

The results show airs on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing reveals songs and dances for Blackpool week

Here are all the songs and dance routines to expect when ‘Strictly’ returns to Blackpool on Saturday

Evening Standard

There is so much excitement swirling round: Strictly stars prepare for Blackpool

The special of the BBC dancing show will feature an appearance from Pet Shop Boys.

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Evening Standard

Strictly pro defends Shayne Ward claiming he was unfairly critiqued following his exit

The singer and actor became the seventh celebrity to be eliminated from the BBC dance competition following the first split decision between the judges so far this series

Evening Standard

Seventh Strictly star eliminated a week before Blackpool special

The results programme included a performance by the professional dancers in honour of Remembrance Sunday.

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Strictly’s Chris McCausland performs dance with blackout imitating blindness

Comedian McCausland is the BBC One show’s first blind contestant.

Evening Standard

Olivia Colman to read The Gruffalo’s Child for CBeebies Bedtime Stories

The sequel to Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler’s book is about the child of the famous Gruffalo.

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Strictly star ‘gutted’ to leave competition after dance-off defeat

All four judges agreed unanimously to save one couple in the dance-off.

Evening Standard

JB Gill and Lauren Oakley score joint series highest as Amy Dowden watches

Oakley replaced Amy Dowden as Gill’s partner because of illness.

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing: Amy Dowden in tears at JB Gill’s score as Sarah Hadland wows with Madonna tribute

The professional dancer fell ill during the filming of last weeks show

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