Strictly Come Dancing, first live show: ‘extraordinary’ Chris McCausland gets standing ovation
This year’s contestants faced their first Strictly Come Dancing live show – and for the most part, came away victorious. Paul and Karen’s American smooth to Vindaloo was a dance for the ages. Toyah and Neil’s tango was also iconic but for slightly different reasons.
Strictly Come Dancing LIVE updates: 'Extraordinary' Chris McCausland leaves judges speechless
According to the bookies, Paul is the favourite to be eliminated first this weekend. Bookmakers Ladbrokes have announced that he has odds of 9-4 to go. Montell Douglas, JB Gill, Shayne Ward and Sam Quek are seemingly the safest names in the competition, with £0 being placed on any of them getting eliminated this weekend
BBC Strictly Come Dancing leadboard week one in full: Who is top after first dances?
The competition is well and truly underway as Strictly Come Dancing's new set of couples performed for the first time. The BBC One dance contest officially returned last weekend with a colourful launch show.
BBC Strictly Come Dancing results for week 1 - what a show!
From Chris McCausland's Cha Cha to Love Islander Tasha Ghouri's rendition of Sabrina Carpenter, there was something for everyone.
Strictly Come Dancing: Viewers have say on Chris McCausland
Strictly Come Dancing fans could not wait to see celebs and professional partners such as Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell.
Amy Dowden tops judges’ leaderboard on Strictly Come Dancing return
The Welsh dancer missed out on having a celebrity partner last year because she was receiving treatment for breast cancer.
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Strictly Come Dancing LIVE: Celebs take to the dance floor for the first time
It's business time, as the stars will have to perform their first dances in front of a live studio audience, and under the watchful eye of the four judges.
Strictly Come Dancing live: Week one dances in full swing as Amy Dowden returns after cancer treatment
Week one dances in full swing as Amy Dowden returns after cancer treatment - The pressure is on as celebrity contestants perform live for the first time this season
Strictly Come Dancing week one as it happens: LIVE UPDATES
Welcome to the return of Strictly Come Dancing 's 20th anniversay series! After an exciting launch show where we met the celebrities and found out which pros they will be paired with throughout the dance competition,
Strictly Come Dancing: Shirley Ballas kisses Motsi Mabuse during first live show of 2024
Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas surprised viewers when she kissed Motsi Mabuse on the first live show of the 2024 ...
Strictly Come Dancing live: Week one dances in full swing as Paul Merson takes on football anthem Vindaloo
Week one dances in full swing as Paul Merson takes on football anthem Vindaloo - The pressure is on as celebrity contestants ...
BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans fight tears over Shirley Ballas' Amy Dowden comments
Welsh dancer Amy and her celebrity dance partner, JLS star JB Gill, emerged in the top spot at the end of week one ...
Sarah Hadland reveals why she "burst into tears" over Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly Come Dancing star Sarah Hadland has revealed why she "burst into tears" before last weekend's launch show. The ...