Get ready for a delightful morning with “Katie Piper’s Breakfast Show,” airing on ITV at 8:25 Am on Sunday, April 28, 2024. In this week’s episode, host Katie Piper is joined by a fantastic lineup of guests, promising viewers an entertaining and informative start to their day.
Joining Katie on the show is the hilarious comedian Frank Skinner, who is sure to bring plenty of laughs and witty banter to the table. Also making an appearance is actor Sunetra Sarker, known for her captivating performances on screen.
But that’s not all—viewers are in for a treat as sleep expert Kathryn Pinkham shares valuable insights into achieving a good night’s sleep. Plus, James Chapman will be in the craft corner, offering a mini-class in cartoon drawing for all the aspiring artists out there.
With engaging conversations, fun activities, and expert advice, “Katie Piper’s Breakfast Show” promises to be the...
Joining Katie on the show is the hilarious comedian Frank Skinner, who is sure to bring plenty of laughs and witty banter to the table. Also making an appearance is actor Sunetra Sarker, known for her captivating performances on screen.
But that’s not all—viewers are in for a treat as sleep expert Kathryn Pinkham shares valuable insights into achieving a good night’s sleep. Plus, James Chapman will be in the craft corner, offering a mini-class in cartoon drawing for all the aspiring artists out there.
With engaging conversations, fun activities, and expert advice, “Katie Piper’s Breakfast Show” promises to be the...
- 4/22/2024
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
“Professor T,” the crime series produced by Eagle Eye Drama, and starring Ben Miller (“Bridgerton”), has been greenlit for a fourth season by ITV and PBS Distribution.
Attracting audiences of over four million viewers on ITV and making a successful debut on France 3, the highly acclaimed drama has been sold to almost 120 territories worldwide.
Most recently, Telekom acquired rights in Germany, TV3 bought the series for Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova 1 for Moldova, and BBC and Tvp for Poland. Seasons 1 and 2 were sold to Nova in Greece and Cyprus.
The series is handled internationally by Beta Film, while PBS Distribution holds North American rights.
“Professor T” is produced by London-based Eagle Eye for ITV and PBS Distribution, in association with Flanders-based Happy Duck Films, tapping the Belgian Tax Shelter.
Its Season 4 will be directed by Belgian helmers Dries Vos (“The Couple Next Door”) and Kaat Beels (“Hotel Beau Séjour...
Attracting audiences of over four million viewers on ITV and making a successful debut on France 3, the highly acclaimed drama has been sold to almost 120 territories worldwide.
Most recently, Telekom acquired rights in Germany, TV3 bought the series for Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova 1 for Moldova, and BBC and Tvp for Poland. Seasons 1 and 2 were sold to Nova in Greece and Cyprus.
The series is handled internationally by Beta Film, while PBS Distribution holds North American rights.
“Professor T” is produced by London-based Eagle Eye for ITV and PBS Distribution, in association with Flanders-based Happy Duck Films, tapping the Belgian Tax Shelter.
Its Season 4 will be directed by Belgian helmers Dries Vos (“The Couple Next Door”) and Kaat Beels (“Hotel Beau Séjour...
- 2/28/2024
- by Emiliano De Pablos
- Variety Film + TV
British television industry event the Edinburgh TV Festival, which runs in a digital format this year from Aug. 24-27, has revealed the first sessions of its lineup, as well as revealing a pre-festival session that will look at how issues concerning race are tackled by filmmakers.
The BBC drama “Sitting in Limbo” will be the subject of a session exploring how Stephen S. Thompson, a writer new to TV, took his brother’s experience of the “Windrush controversy” – in which British people from the Caribbean were unlawfully threatened with deportation – to the TV screen. Thompson will be joined by the show’s director, Stella Corradi, and lead actor, Patrick Robinson, to discuss the impact the drama has had, and what it says about bringing Black British stories to TV.
Festival Masterclasses will include “Normal People” – the BBC’s hit drama, with stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal in conversation with...
The BBC drama “Sitting in Limbo” will be the subject of a session exploring how Stephen S. Thompson, a writer new to TV, took his brother’s experience of the “Windrush controversy” – in which British people from the Caribbean were unlawfully threatened with deportation – to the TV screen. Thompson will be joined by the show’s director, Stella Corradi, and lead actor, Patrick Robinson, to discuss the impact the drama has had, and what it says about bringing Black British stories to TV.
Festival Masterclasses will include “Normal People” – the BBC’s hit drama, with stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal in conversation with...
- 6/11/2020
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
New members include filmmakers Lynne Ramsay, Haifaa al-Mansour, Fox Searchlight’s Kate Gardiner and Screen Scotland’s Isabel Davis.
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) has revealed its 2019 intake of new members drawn from the film, TV and games industry.
Among the record 558 new members are filmmakers and writers Haifaa al-Mansour (Wadjda), Laszlo Nemes (Son Of Saul), Lynne Ramsay (You Were Never Really Here), Lee Unkrich (Coco) and former Screen Star of Tomorrow Rose Glass (Saint Maud).
New executives on the list include Kate Gardiner (head of Fox Searchlight UK); Jason Maza (Unstoppable), Emma Hewitt (BBC Films...
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) has revealed its 2019 intake of new members drawn from the film, TV and games industry.
Among the record 558 new members are filmmakers and writers Haifaa al-Mansour (Wadjda), Laszlo Nemes (Son Of Saul), Lynne Ramsay (You Were Never Really Here), Lee Unkrich (Coco) and former Screen Star of Tomorrow Rose Glass (Saint Maud).
New executives on the list include Kate Gardiner (head of Fox Searchlight UK); Jason Maza (Unstoppable), Emma Hewitt (BBC Films...
- 12/4/2019
- by 1101184¦Orlando Parfitt¦38¦
- ScreenDaily
A number of industry experts with experience in front of and behind the camera have signed up to work with BAFTA on its Elevate program, which aims to support professionals from underrepresented groups and help them reach the next stage of their careers.
Now in its third year, Elevate will focus this time around on actors who are seeking to make headway in the world of high-end TV. Previous editions have supported writers, and female directors.
“Years and Years” star Ruth Madely has signed on as an industry consultant for this year’s scheme, as have “Broadchurch’s” Georgina Campbell and “Informer’s” Sunetra Sarker.
Casting directors Kharmel Cochrane, whose credits include “The Lighthouse” and “The End of the F***ing World,” and Lauren Evans, who has worked on projects including “Taboo” and “Paddington 2,” will also serve as consultants for Elevate.
The roster of experts is rounded out by...
Now in its third year, Elevate will focus this time around on actors who are seeking to make headway in the world of high-end TV. Previous editions have supported writers, and female directors.
“Years and Years” star Ruth Madely has signed on as an industry consultant for this year’s scheme, as have “Broadchurch’s” Georgina Campbell and “Informer’s” Sunetra Sarker.
Casting directors Kharmel Cochrane, whose credits include “The Lighthouse” and “The End of the F***ing World,” and Lauren Evans, who has worked on projects including “Taboo” and “Paddington 2,” will also serve as consultants for Elevate.
The roster of experts is rounded out by...
- 9/9/2019
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
In a Gold Derby exclusive, we have learned the category placements of the key Emmy Awards contenders for Amazon Prime. For this season, the streamer has returning comedy champ “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Rachel Brosnahan), returning programs “Catastrophe” and “Fleabag” (Phoebe Waller-Bridge), newcomers “Homecoming” (Julia Roberts) and “Jack Ryan” (John Krasinski) plus limited series “A Very English Scandal” (Hugh Grant) and “Good Omens” (David Tennant) as part of their 2019 campaign.
Below, the list of Amazon lead, supporting and guest submissions for their comedy, drama, TV movies and limited series. More names might be added by the company on the final Emmy ballot. Also note that performers not included on this list may well be submitted by their personal reps.
SEEAmazon unveils complete line-up for Emmy Fyc experience: ‘Mrs. Maisel,’ ‘Man in the High Castle,’ ‘Homecoming’ and …
“Agatha Christie’S The ABC Murders”
Limited Series
Movie/Limited Series Actor – John Malkovich...
Below, the list of Amazon lead, supporting and guest submissions for their comedy, drama, TV movies and limited series. More names might be added by the company on the final Emmy ballot. Also note that performers not included on this list may well be submitted by their personal reps.
SEEAmazon unveils complete line-up for Emmy Fyc experience: ‘Mrs. Maisel,’ ‘Man in the High Castle,’ ‘Homecoming’ and …
“Agatha Christie’S The ABC Murders”
Limited Series
Movie/Limited Series Actor – John Malkovich...
- 5/2/2019
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Raza Shar is an easygoing young guy, born and raised in East London, who works at a shipping company and lives at home. Then one night he and some friends drop Molly at a club, things go sideways, and pretty soon Raza finds himself in police custody… where his Pakistani heritage suddenly makes him a very attractive, very conflicted asset in England’s counter-terrorism battle.
From there, Informer — all six episodes of which are available today on Amazon — weaves a complicated but compelling story of how Raza, his counter-terrorism agent handler Gabe and a slew of other characters are (or...
From there, Informer — all six episodes of which are available today on Amazon — weaves a complicated but compelling story of how Raza, his counter-terrorism agent handler Gabe and a slew of other characters are (or...
- 1/11/2019
- TVLine.com
Barbara Windsor has joined forces with a number of stars to support the Stay Well This Winter campaign. The 'EastEnders' actress and famous faces including Joey Essex, Arlene Phillips, Alan Davies, Ainsley Harriott, Sunetra Sarker and Tina Hobley have pledged their support to the joint initiative from Public Health England and NHS England to keep the nation well over the winter months. Explaining why she got involved, Barbara, 78, said: ''It's the simplest things that we sometimes forget, and when remembered, they can make all the difference! The Stay Well This Winter campaign is a great way of reminding people...
- 11/16/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Amanda Mealing wishes she could cook so she could go on 'MasterChef'. The 'Casualty' actress has revealed if she were to take part in any reality show it would be the BBC cooking competition but admits she wouldn't do very well because she can't even make toast. She exclusively told Bang Showbiz: ''If I could cook I'd do 'MasterChef' but I'm really awful, I burn toast, but I really love it.'' The 47-year-old star is also a huge fan of 'Strictly Come Dancing' and is jealous she can't follow in her co-star Sunetra Sarker's footsteps by taking part. She explained: ''Well I used...
- 5/12/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Over the last decade, BBC One and ITV have fought it out on Saturday nights over the autumn and winter period with the two biggest shows on UK television.
BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing and ITV's X Factor were in their 12th and 11th series respectively this year, and the rivalry continues to be fierce. But how did they fare in the ratings each week?
Digital Spy has collected the shows' ratings for each episode as a guide to how they performed in 2014.
Note: The ratings provided are the overnight scores as originally reported by Digital Spy, rather than the consolidated figures. The shows were also not always up against each other in the same timeslot.
Saturday, August 30
The X Factor (Auditions 1): 9.03 million (40.9%) and 465,000 (2.2%) on +1
Sunday, August 31
The X Factor (Auditions 2): 7.55m (32.2%) and 643k (2.9%)
Saturday, September 6
The X Factor (Auditions 3): 8.43m (39.4%) and 481k (2.4%)
Sunday, September 7
Strictly Come Dancing...
BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing and ITV's X Factor were in their 12th and 11th series respectively this year, and the rivalry continues to be fierce. But how did they fare in the ratings each week?
Digital Spy has collected the shows' ratings for each episode as a guide to how they performed in 2014.
Note: The ratings provided are the overnight scores as originally reported by Digital Spy, rather than the consolidated figures. The shows were also not always up against each other in the same timeslot.
Saturday, August 30
The X Factor (Auditions 1): 9.03 million (40.9%) and 465,000 (2.2%) on +1
Sunday, August 31
The X Factor (Auditions 2): 7.55m (32.2%) and 643k (2.9%)
Saturday, September 6
The X Factor (Auditions 3): 8.43m (39.4%) and 481k (2.4%)
Sunday, September 7
Strictly Come Dancing...
- 12/22/2014
- Digital Spy
Pixie Lott was the 10th celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing on tonight's show (December 7).
The singer and her professional partner Trent Whiddon found themselves in the bottom two alongside Simon Webbe and Kristina Rihanoff, before the judges decided it was time for Lott to exit the competition. But was it the right decision?
The majority of Digital Spy readers agreed with last week's decision to send home actress Sunetra Sarker and Brendan Cole.
77.98% of voters thought that it was the right time for Sarker to leave, while 22.02% believed she deserved to stay another week.
Strictly Come Dancing continues on December 13 on BBC One at 6.50pm.
The singer and her professional partner Trent Whiddon found themselves in the bottom two alongside Simon Webbe and Kristina Rihanoff, before the judges decided it was time for Lott to exit the competition. But was it the right decision?
The majority of Digital Spy readers agreed with last week's decision to send home actress Sunetra Sarker and Brendan Cole.
77.98% of voters thought that it was the right time for Sarker to leave, while 22.02% believed she deserved to stay another week.
Strictly Come Dancing continues on December 13 on BBC One at 6.50pm.
- 12/7/2014
- Digital Spy
Sir Bruce Forsyth has spoken about his time hosting Strictly Come Dancing, saying that it made him feel "stale" towards the end of his tenure.
The presenter stepped down as a regular co-host of Strictly earlier this year, after ten years of presenting the primetime BBC One show.
When asked on Alan Carr: Chatty Man if his return to Strictly Come Dancing for the Christmas Special was emotional, he said: "It is emotional, when you've been doing something like that for 10 years.
He added: "I was beginning to maybe feel a little bit stale, and I'm glad I stopped, because I've got this other show now [Bruce Forsyth's Hall of Fame], which I'm loving, so it's good to have a change."
Speaking about his former co-host Tess Daly, Forsyth said: "She is lovely, but of course she's taken over my spot in the show – all the talk about Claudia, Claudia taking my place – she wasn't.
The presenter stepped down as a regular co-host of Strictly earlier this year, after ten years of presenting the primetime BBC One show.
When asked on Alan Carr: Chatty Man if his return to Strictly Come Dancing for the Christmas Special was emotional, he said: "It is emotional, when you've been doing something like that for 10 years.
He added: "I was beginning to maybe feel a little bit stale, and I'm glad I stopped, because I've got this other show now [Bruce Forsyth's Hall of Fame], which I'm loving, so it's good to have a change."
Speaking about his former co-host Tess Daly, Forsyth said: "She is lovely, but of course she's taken over my spot in the show – all the talk about Claudia, Claudia taking my place – she wasn't.
- 12/5/2014
- Digital Spy
Simon Webbe and Scott Mills have joined the 'Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 2015'.
The pair will appear with their dancing partners Kristina Rihanoff and Joanne Clifton.
They join the likes of Caroline Flack, Mark Wright, Alison Hammond, Frankie Bridge and Thom Evans.
They will embark on an extensive run of live dates in January and February.
New additions to the live tour judging panel have also been announced. 2008 series winners Tom Chambers and Camilla Dallerup will join Craig Revel Horwood for the tour.
Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two presenter Zoe Ball will host.
The 31-date arena tour will kick off at Birmingham's Barclaycard Arena on January 16.
Sunetra Sarker and her professional partner Brendan Cole were the ninth couple to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing on Sunday (November 30).
The pair will appear with their dancing partners Kristina Rihanoff and Joanne Clifton.
They join the likes of Caroline Flack, Mark Wright, Alison Hammond, Frankie Bridge and Thom Evans.
They will embark on an extensive run of live dates in January and February.
New additions to the live tour judging panel have also been announced. 2008 series winners Tom Chambers and Camilla Dallerup will join Craig Revel Horwood for the tour.
Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two presenter Zoe Ball will host.
The 31-date arena tour will kick off at Birmingham's Barclaycard Arena on January 16.
Sunetra Sarker and her professional partner Brendan Cole were the ninth couple to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing on Sunday (November 30).
- 12/5/2014
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing is getting serious. Now that Sunetra Sarker has left the competition, there are just six celebrities remaining - and just three live shows still to come. It's all to play for, but who will be able to shine this week? To give us a clue, the songs and dances for this week have been unveiled, so read on to find out what you can expect...
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Argentine Tango
Song: 'La Cumparsita' - the traditional version
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Dance: Salsa
Song: 'Work' - Kelly Rowland (Freemasons' remix)
Simon Webbe & Kristina Rihanoff
Dance: American Smooth
Song: 'Heartache Tonight' - Michael Bublé
Mark Wright & Karen Hauer
Dance: Foxtrot
Song: 'L-o-v-e' - Nat King Cole
Jake Wood & Janette Manrara
Dance: Charleston
Song: 'Entry of the Gladiators' - Ken Griffin's Circus Band
Pixie Lott & Trent Whiddon
Dance: Cha Cha
Song: 'Love Shack' - Glee cast...
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Argentine Tango
Song: 'La Cumparsita' - the traditional version
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Dance: Salsa
Song: 'Work' - Kelly Rowland (Freemasons' remix)
Simon Webbe & Kristina Rihanoff
Dance: American Smooth
Song: 'Heartache Tonight' - Michael Bublé
Mark Wright & Karen Hauer
Dance: Foxtrot
Song: 'L-o-v-e' - Nat King Cole
Jake Wood & Janette Manrara
Dance: Charleston
Song: 'Entry of the Gladiators' - Ken Griffin's Circus Band
Pixie Lott & Trent Whiddon
Dance: Cha Cha
Song: 'Love Shack' - Glee cast...
- 12/3/2014
- Digital Spy
Sunetra Sarker competed on 'Strictly Come Dancing' with a broken toe for two months. The 'Casualty' actress was voted off the BBC One celebrity dance contest last night (01.11.14) after losing the dance-off to former 'The Only Way Is Essex' star Mark Wright, and she's now revealed she's been hiding an injury since the second week of training. She said: ''My poor feet - I cracked a bone in my metatarsal in week two and it's been strapped up ever since. ''Every person who looked at it said 'rest!' but how could I? I had to learn the waltz, and then the...
- 12/1/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Sunetra Sarker has been eliminated from 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The 'Casualty' actress and her professional partner Brendan Cole found themselves in the dance-off against Mark Wright and his partner Karen Hauer, and exited the reality show after the judges chose to save the former 'The Only Way is Essex' star. Sunetra, 41, who was appearing in the dance-off for the third time, reflected: ''It's been such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be able to do this. 'I'd like to thank Brendan for being just so committed and understanding, and such a natural dancer, this guy - you've been great - thank you so much...
- 11/30/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Sunetra Sarker and her professional partner Brendan Cole have become the ninth couple to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing.
Bottom of the leaderboard after last night's 'Around The World' show, the Casualty actress and her partner found themselves in the dance off against Mark Wright and Karen Hauer.
See all the photos and scores from this week's Strictly
Appearing in the dance off for the third time this series, Sarker and Cole reprised their Rumba to 'Girl From Ipanema', while Wright and Hauer performed their Salsa to Elvis Presley's 'Viva Las Vegas'.
Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell and Bruno Tonioli all elected to keep Wright and Hauer in the competition, which meant Sarker and Cole were sent home. Head Judge Len Goodman agreed with the verdict of his fellow judges.
Describing her time on the show as a "once in a lifetime opportunity", Sarker praised her partner and fellow dancers.
Bottom of the leaderboard after last night's 'Around The World' show, the Casualty actress and her partner found themselves in the dance off against Mark Wright and Karen Hauer.
See all the photos and scores from this week's Strictly
Appearing in the dance off for the third time this series, Sarker and Cole reprised their Rumba to 'Girl From Ipanema', while Wright and Hauer performed their Salsa to Elvis Presley's 'Viva Las Vegas'.
Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell and Bruno Tonioli all elected to keep Wright and Hauer in the competition, which meant Sarker and Cole were sent home. Head Judge Len Goodman agreed with the verdict of his fellow judges.
Describing her time on the show as a "once in a lifetime opportunity", Sarker praised her partner and fellow dancers.
- 11/30/2014
- Digital Spy
Sunetra Sarker and her partner Brendan Cole became the ninth couple to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing on tonight's show (November 30).
Appearing in the dance off against Mark Wright and Karen Hauer, all four judges agreed that it was the Casualty actress's time to exit the competition. But did they make the right choice?
Digital Spy readers agreed with last week's outcome, which saw Steve Backshall and Ola Jordan leave the competition.
77.44% agreed that Backshall should have exited the show, while 22.56% felt that another celebrity should have been eliminated instead.
Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday, December 6 at 7pm on BBC One.
Appearing in the dance off against Mark Wright and Karen Hauer, all four judges agreed that it was the Casualty actress's time to exit the competition. But did they make the right choice?
Digital Spy readers agreed with last week's outcome, which saw Steve Backshall and Ola Jordan leave the competition.
77.44% agreed that Backshall should have exited the show, while 22.56% felt that another celebrity should have been eliminated instead.
Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday, December 6 at 7pm on BBC One.
- 11/30/2014
- Digital Spy
Digital Spy readers believe that Caroline Flack gave the strongest performance in yesterday's (November 29) episode of Strictly Come Dancing.
Flack's Charleston with professional partner Pasha Kovalev earned 54.15% of the vote, and also placed her top of the Strictly leaderboard with 39 points.
Strictly Come Dancing: All the scores and pictures from Week 10
This is the second time Flack has topped the reader poll.
After topping last week's poll, Jake Wood came in second with 11.69%. His Argentine Tango with Janette Manrara placed him fifth on the leaderboard with 29 points from the judges.
Frankie Bridge's Jive with Kevin Clifton earned 9.39% of the votes and 36 points from the judges. This places her third in both the poll and leaderboard.
Simon Webbe scored 8.95% of the votes for his Waltz with Kristina Rihanoff. The dance placed him joint-second on the leaderboard with 38 points.
Pixie Lott and Trent Whiddon's Viennese Waltz placed them second on the leaderboard with Webbe,...
Flack's Charleston with professional partner Pasha Kovalev earned 54.15% of the vote, and also placed her top of the Strictly leaderboard with 39 points.
Strictly Come Dancing: All the scores and pictures from Week 10
This is the second time Flack has topped the reader poll.
After topping last week's poll, Jake Wood came in second with 11.69%. His Argentine Tango with Janette Manrara placed him fifth on the leaderboard with 29 points from the judges.
Frankie Bridge's Jive with Kevin Clifton earned 9.39% of the votes and 36 points from the judges. This places her third in both the poll and leaderboard.
Simon Webbe scored 8.95% of the votes for his Waltz with Kristina Rihanoff. The dance placed him joint-second on the leaderboard with 38 points.
Pixie Lott and Trent Whiddon's Viennese Waltz placed them second on the leaderboard with Webbe,...
- 11/30/2014
- Digital Spy
1. Pixie Lott and Trent Whiddon's Viennese Waltz: 9-9-10-10 (38)
Darcey: "It was dainty, it was charming... There were a lot of ballet moves going on there."
Bruno: "This was like watching a delicate bloom swaying in the summer breeze... It was so beautifully put together."
2. Mark Wright and Karen Hauer's salsa: 7-8-9-8 (32)
Craig: "You were ahead in a lot of it, you were ahead four times... It was very jolty."
Len: "You're not a careful dancer. In gambling terms you went all in, you gave it all you got!"
3. Sunetra Sarker & Brendan Cole's rumba: 5-7-8-7 (27)
Len: "The timing was excellent... I liked the mix of steps. Could have done with a little bit more hip action here and there."
Darcey: "I did like the different story you were telling with the rumba."
4. Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev's Charleston: 9-10-10-10 (39)
Craig: "I...
Darcey: "It was dainty, it was charming... There were a lot of ballet moves going on there."
Bruno: "This was like watching a delicate bloom swaying in the summer breeze... It was so beautifully put together."
2. Mark Wright and Karen Hauer's salsa: 7-8-9-8 (32)
Craig: "You were ahead in a lot of it, you were ahead four times... It was very jolty."
Len: "You're not a careful dancer. In gambling terms you went all in, you gave it all you got!"
3. Sunetra Sarker & Brendan Cole's rumba: 5-7-8-7 (27)
Len: "The timing was excellent... I liked the mix of steps. Could have done with a little bit more hip action here and there."
Darcey: "I did like the different story you were telling with the rumba."
4. Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev's Charleston: 9-10-10-10 (39)
Craig: "I...
- 11/29/2014
- Digital Spy
We've reached Week 10 of this year's Strictly Come Dancing and the competition is getting very fierce! Last week saw us wave goodbye to Steve Backshall and Ola Jordan, leaving just seven couples to battle it out for the coveted glitterball trophy.
This week marks Around The World Week, with each couple's dance themed to a different country. As a result, we can expect performances inspired by countries from Austria to the USA.
But who will triumph and who will be branded a dance disaster? Join us live from 7pm to watch all the action unfold on BBC One!
20:14And that's it from us for tonight! The results of tonight's show will be announced tomorrow at 7.15pm on BBC One, so tune in then to find out which couples will find themselves in the dance-off. Who should be next to leave the show? Let us know your thoughts in the comments box below!
This week marks Around The World Week, with each couple's dance themed to a different country. As a result, we can expect performances inspired by countries from Austria to the USA.
But who will triumph and who will be branded a dance disaster? Join us live from 7pm to watch all the action unfold on BBC One!
20:14And that's it from us for tonight! The results of tonight's show will be announced tomorrow at 7.15pm on BBC One, so tune in then to find out which couples will find themselves in the dance-off. Who should be next to leave the show? Let us know your thoughts in the comments box below!
- 11/29/2014
- Digital Spy
We've reached Week 10 of this year's Strictly Come Dancing and the competition is getting very fierce! Last week saw us wave goodbye to Steve Backshall and Ola Jordan, leaving just seven couples to battle it out for the coveted glitterball trophy.
This week marks Around The World Week, with each couple's dance themed to a different country. As a result, we can expect performances inspired by countries from Austria to the USA.
But who will triumph and who will be branded a dance disaster? Join us live from 7pm to watch all the action unfold on BBC One!
20:14And that's it from us for tonight! The results of tonight's show will be announced tomorrow at 7.15pm on BBC One, so tune in then to find out which couples will find themselves in the dance-off. Who should be next to leave the show? Let us know your thoughts in the comments box below!
This week marks Around The World Week, with each couple's dance themed to a different country. As a result, we can expect performances inspired by countries from Austria to the USA.
But who will triumph and who will be branded a dance disaster? Join us live from 7pm to watch all the action unfold on BBC One!
20:14And that's it from us for tonight! The results of tonight's show will be announced tomorrow at 7.15pm on BBC One, so tune in then to find out which couples will find themselves in the dance-off. Who should be next to leave the show? Let us know your thoughts in the comments box below!
- 11/29/2014
- Digital Spy
Bollywood meets Strictly Come Dancing on the dance competition's Around the World Week this Saturday (November 29).
The show will open with the pros performing a Bollywood extravaganza group routine, supported by dance troupe Bolly Flex.
Choreographer Leena Patel told Digital Spy: "Bringing Bollywood to a platform like Strictly Come Dancing is a huge breakthrough for the Bollywood industry in the UK and I feel honoured to have been able to facilitate this.
"The Strictly professionals have never done any form of Bollywood dance before; it is a challenge for both them and us to make an entertaining package accessible for all audiences.
"They have worked impeccably hard and taken a real interest in the intricacy and expression element of Bollywood dance."
This week's global dance theme sees various different dance styles being performed by the remaining contestants - Caroline Flack, Frankie Bridge, Jake Wood, Mark Wright, Pixie Lott, Simon Webbe and Sunetra Sarker.
The show will open with the pros performing a Bollywood extravaganza group routine, supported by dance troupe Bolly Flex.
Choreographer Leena Patel told Digital Spy: "Bringing Bollywood to a platform like Strictly Come Dancing is a huge breakthrough for the Bollywood industry in the UK and I feel honoured to have been able to facilitate this.
"The Strictly professionals have never done any form of Bollywood dance before; it is a challenge for both them and us to make an entertaining package accessible for all audiences.
"They have worked impeccably hard and taken a real interest in the intricacy and expression element of Bollywood dance."
This week's global dance theme sees various different dance styles being performed by the remaining contestants - Caroline Flack, Frankie Bridge, Jake Wood, Mark Wright, Pixie Lott, Simon Webbe and Sunetra Sarker.
- 11/28/2014
- Digital Spy
Sunetra Sarker has been eliminated from 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The 'Casualty' actress and her professional partner Brendan Cole found themselves in the dance-off against Mark Wright and his partner Karen Hauer, and exited the reality show after the judges chose to save the former 'The Only Way is Essex' star. Sunetra, 41, who was appearing in the dance-off for the third time, reflected: ''It's been such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be able to do this. 'I'd like to thank Brendan for being just so committed and understanding, and such a natural dancer, this guy - you've been great - thank you so much...
- 11/27/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
There are just seven celebrities left in Strictly Come Dancing now, so it's about to get even more intense. But at least this week they get to go travelling - alright, not really, but everyone's dances will be inspired by countries around the world. But what does that mean? Well, we have the song and dance list right here so read on to find out...
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Country: Turkey
Dance: Charleston
Song: 'Istanbul' - They Might Be Giants version
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Country: USA
Dance: Jive
Song: 'Surfin' USA' - The Beach Boys
Jake Wood & Janette Manrara
Country: Greece
Dance: Argentine Tango
Song: 'Zorba the Greek'
Mark Wright & Karen Hauer
Country: USA
Dance: Salsa
Song: 'Viva Las Vegas' - Elvis Presley
Pixie Lott & Trent Whiddon
Country: Netherlands
Dance: Viennese Waltz
Song: 'Tulips from Amsterdam' - Max Bygraves
Simon Webbe & Kristina Rihanoff
Country: Austria...
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Country: Turkey
Dance: Charleston
Song: 'Istanbul' - They Might Be Giants version
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Country: USA
Dance: Jive
Song: 'Surfin' USA' - The Beach Boys
Jake Wood & Janette Manrara
Country: Greece
Dance: Argentine Tango
Song: 'Zorba the Greek'
Mark Wright & Karen Hauer
Country: USA
Dance: Salsa
Song: 'Viva Las Vegas' - Elvis Presley
Pixie Lott & Trent Whiddon
Country: Netherlands
Dance: Viennese Waltz
Song: 'Tulips from Amsterdam' - Max Bygraves
Simon Webbe & Kristina Rihanoff
Country: Austria...
- 11/26/2014
- Digital Spy
Steve Backshall has left 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The television presenter danced the jive with Ola Jordan but lost out in the dance-off to Sunetra Sarker and her partner, Brendan Cole, who danced the waltz. Speaking of his time on the show, Steve said: ''To all my fellow contestants, the absolute highlight is seeing these people, who have become really good friends of mine - it has blown my mind seeing Mark [Wright] blossom from nothing into a superstar, seeing Jake [Wood]'s salsa, Sunetra's american smooth, Judy [Murray]'s foxtrot ... ''I am just absolutely bursting with pride at everything you all achieved and I...
- 11/23/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Steve Backshall was the eighth celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing tonight (November 23), after the judges decided it was time for him to exit the competition.
Backshall and professional partner Ola Jordan found themselves in the dance-off alongside Sunetra Sarker and Brendan Cole, but do you agree that the right pair went home?
Digital Spy readers agreed with the decision to send home tennis coach Judy Murray in last week's (November 16) show.
89.69% of readers thought it was the right time to send home Murray, while only 10.31% thought she should have stayed in the competition longer.
Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday, November 29 at 7pm on BBC One.
Backshall and professional partner Ola Jordan found themselves in the dance-off alongside Sunetra Sarker and Brendan Cole, but do you agree that the right pair went home?
Digital Spy readers agreed with the decision to send home tennis coach Judy Murray in last week's (November 16) show.
89.69% of readers thought it was the right time to send home Murray, while only 10.31% thought she should have stayed in the competition longer.
Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday, November 29 at 7pm on BBC One.
- 11/23/2014
- Digital Spy
Steve Backshall and professional dance partner Ola Jordan have become the eighth couple to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing.
The pair found themselves in the dance-off alongside Sunetra Sarker and Brendan Cole.
Backshall's Jive with Jordan earned the pair 23 points during last night's show (November 22), while Sarker's Waltz earned 30 points.
After the dance-off, Craig Revel Horwood decided to save Sarker, while Darcey Bussell sided with Backshall.
Bruno Tonioli saved Sarker, and head judge Len Goodman had the deciding vote and saved Sarker.
On leaving the competition Backshall said: "I don't think you can underestimate the achievement to take someone who was quite as bad as I was and get them to week nine!
"I am bursting with pride with what everyone has achieved."
The night also saw two musical performances from Barry Manilow, who sang 'Copacabana' and 'What a Wonderful World'.
Strictly Come Dancing continues next Saturday...
The pair found themselves in the dance-off alongside Sunetra Sarker and Brendan Cole.
Backshall's Jive with Jordan earned the pair 23 points during last night's show (November 22), while Sarker's Waltz earned 30 points.
After the dance-off, Craig Revel Horwood decided to save Sarker, while Darcey Bussell sided with Backshall.
Bruno Tonioli saved Sarker, and head judge Len Goodman had the deciding vote and saved Sarker.
On leaving the competition Backshall said: "I don't think you can underestimate the achievement to take someone who was quite as bad as I was and get them to week nine!
"I am bursting with pride with what everyone has achieved."
The night also saw two musical performances from Barry Manilow, who sang 'Copacabana' and 'What a Wonderful World'.
Strictly Come Dancing continues next Saturday...
- 11/23/2014
- Digital Spy
Digital Spy readers have voted Jake Wood as their favourite Strictly performer in last night's (November 22) show.
The EastEnders star secured 34.64% of votes for his Samba with Janette Manrara. The dance also placed Wood in joint first place on the leaderboard with 38 points.
This is the second time Wood has held first place in the Digital Spy reader poll.
Pixie Lott takes second place in both the poll and Strictly leaderboard. Her Charleston with Trent Whiddon received 16.01% of reader votes and scored 37 points on the night.
Frankie Bridge joined Wood in first place on the leaderboard for her Viennese Waltz with Kevin Clifton, which also placed her third in the DS reader vote with 15.84%.
Caroline Flack's American Smooth with Pasha Kovalev scored 33 points and fourth place on the Strictly leaderboard. It also secured 15.79% of Digital Spy votes, leaving her in fourth position.
Simon Webbe came fifth in the poll...
The EastEnders star secured 34.64% of votes for his Samba with Janette Manrara. The dance also placed Wood in joint first place on the leaderboard with 38 points.
This is the second time Wood has held first place in the Digital Spy reader poll.
Pixie Lott takes second place in both the poll and Strictly leaderboard. Her Charleston with Trent Whiddon received 16.01% of reader votes and scored 37 points on the night.
Frankie Bridge joined Wood in first place on the leaderboard for her Viennese Waltz with Kevin Clifton, which also placed her third in the DS reader vote with 15.84%.
Caroline Flack's American Smooth with Pasha Kovalev scored 33 points and fourth place on the Strictly leaderboard. It also secured 15.79% of Digital Spy votes, leaving her in fourth position.
Simon Webbe came fifth in the poll...
- 11/23/2014
- Digital Spy
Strictly Come Dancing professional Brendan Cole has said that pressures of the show "can tell on some couples".
The dancer, who is partnered with actress Sunetra Sarker for this series, added that they had not experienced any tension between them.
Speaking to Digital Spy and others, Cole said: "It's a funny one this show, because it's a very intense relationship that you're thrust into with no option.
"There are no choices. It was like Sunetra was just given me whether she liked it or not. And she has to make every situation work. But under the pressure, it can tell on some couples.
"Luckily, it hasn't really got to us and we just crack on and get the job done that we need to do and hopefully support each other as much as we can."
There have been rumours on the show that Steve Backshall was being bullied by partner...
The dancer, who is partnered with actress Sunetra Sarker for this series, added that they had not experienced any tension between them.
Speaking to Digital Spy and others, Cole said: "It's a funny one this show, because it's a very intense relationship that you're thrust into with no option.
"There are no choices. It was like Sunetra was just given me whether she liked it or not. And she has to make every situation work. But under the pressure, it can tell on some couples.
"Luckily, it hasn't really got to us and we just crack on and get the job done that we need to do and hopefully support each other as much as we can."
There have been rumours on the show that Steve Backshall was being bullied by partner...
- 11/23/2014
- Digital Spy
1. Steve Backshall and Ola Jordan's Jive: 4-7-6-6 (23)
Len: "I was surprised how well you did it, you were under pressure this week."
Bruno: "You tackled that jive like a charging quarterback."
2. Caroline Flack and Pasha Kovalev's American Smooth: 7-8-9-9 (33)
Craig: "It was really, really good. Classy"
Darcey: "You were very brave. It was a very accomplished performance."
3. Pixie Lott and Trent Whiddon's Charleston: 9-9-9-10 (37)
Craig: "You danced that with absolute precision...I really am dumbfounded."
Len: "You came out and just went for it – well done!"
4. Mark Wright and Karen Hauer's Tango: 8-8-8-8 (32)
Darcey: "I really like what you did with that. The strong, serious Mark suits you."
Bruno: "I have to say it was very strong, a proper Tango."
5. Frankie Bridge and Kevin Clifton's Viennese Waltz: 9-9-10-10 (38)
Len: "I loved the detail...you are one pussycat...
Len: "I was surprised how well you did it, you were under pressure this week."
Bruno: "You tackled that jive like a charging quarterback."
2. Caroline Flack and Pasha Kovalev's American Smooth: 7-8-9-9 (33)
Craig: "It was really, really good. Classy"
Darcey: "You were very brave. It was a very accomplished performance."
3. Pixie Lott and Trent Whiddon's Charleston: 9-9-9-10 (37)
Craig: "You danced that with absolute precision...I really am dumbfounded."
Len: "You came out and just went for it – well done!"
4. Mark Wright and Karen Hauer's Tango: 8-8-8-8 (32)
Darcey: "I really like what you did with that. The strong, serious Mark suits you."
Bruno: "I have to say it was very strong, a proper Tango."
5. Frankie Bridge and Kevin Clifton's Viennese Waltz: 9-9-10-10 (38)
Len: "I loved the detail...you are one pussycat...
- 11/22/2014
- Digital Spy
She's gone! Judy Murray and Anton du Beke sailed out of the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom last week – and what's more, we're not even in Blackpool any more. Still, the competition is really heating up now, since we're in week nine, so we should be in for some treats tonight.
And, of course, Claudia Winkleman is back to host with Tess Daly (bye, Zoe!) So join us from 7pm when Strictly begins on BBC One, as we bring you all the action from the evening's events...
20:14But that's that from us! What did you think of tonight's show? We had a good time, but hit the comments below to let us know who you loved and loathed. We're getting Barry Manilow tomorrow night - screw the results, we'll be tuning in just for that. Thanks for joining us - keep dancing!
20:13Sure, it's a voting package we're seeing now,...
And, of course, Claudia Winkleman is back to host with Tess Daly (bye, Zoe!) So join us from 7pm when Strictly begins on BBC One, as we bring you all the action from the evening's events...
20:14But that's that from us! What did you think of tonight's show? We had a good time, but hit the comments below to let us know who you loved and loathed. We're getting Barry Manilow tomorrow night - screw the results, we'll be tuning in just for that. Thanks for joining us - keep dancing!
20:13Sure, it's a voting package we're seeing now,...
- 11/22/2014
- Digital Spy
She's gone! Judy Murray and Anton du Beke sailed out of the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom last week – and what's more, we're not even in Blackpool any more. Still, the competition is really heating up now, since we're in week nine, so we should be in for some treats tonight.
And, of course, Claudia Winkleman is back to host with Tess Daly (bye, Zoe!) So join us from 7pm when Strictly begins on BBC One, as we bring you all the action from the evening's events...
20:14But that's that from us! What did you think of tonight's show? We had a good time, but hit the comments below to let us know who you loved and loathed. We're getting Barry Manilow tomorrow night - screw the results, we'll be tuning in just for that. Thanks for joining us - keep dancing!
20:13Sure, it's a voting package we're seeing now,...
And, of course, Claudia Winkleman is back to host with Tess Daly (bye, Zoe!) So join us from 7pm when Strictly begins on BBC One, as we bring you all the action from the evening's events...
20:14But that's that from us! What did you think of tonight's show? We had a good time, but hit the comments below to let us know who you loved and loathed. We're getting Barry Manilow tomorrow night - screw the results, we'll be tuning in just for that. Thanks for joining us - keep dancing!
20:13Sure, it's a voting package we're seeing now,...
- 11/22/2014
- Digital Spy
Steve Backshall has left 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The television presenter danced the jive with Ola Jordan but lost out in the dance-off to Sunetra Sarker and her partner, Brendan Cole, who danced the waltz. Speaking of his time on the show, Steve said: ''To all my fellow contestants, the absolute highlight is seeing these people, who have become really good friends of mine - it has blown my mind seeing Mark [Wright] blossom from nothing into a superstar, seeing Jake [Wood]'s salsa, Sunetra's american smooth, Judy [Murray]'s foxtrot ... ''I am just absolutely bursting with pride at everything you all achieved and I...
- 11/21/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
After the spectacle of Blackpool Week, it's time for the remaining eight dancers to head back to the Strictly Come Dancing dancefloor, with another couple set to leave this weekend.
With little more than half of them remaining, it's never been more important for the celebrities to impress on Saturday night. So read on to find out what your favourite celeb will be dancing - and what song they'll be doing it to...
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: American Smooth
Song: 'Mack the Knife' - Robbie Williams
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Dance: Viennese Waltz
Song: 'What's New Pussycat?' - Tom Jones
Jake Wood & Janette Manrara
Dance: Samba
Song: 'Macarena' - Los Del Rio
Mark Wright & Karen Hauer
Dance: Tango
Song: 'Love Runs Out' - OneRepublic
Pixie Lott & Trent Whiddon
Dance: Charleston
Song: 'Sparkling Diamonds' - Moulin Rouge
Simon Webbe & Kristina Rihanoff
Dance: Salsa
Song: 'Let's Hear...
With little more than half of them remaining, it's never been more important for the celebrities to impress on Saturday night. So read on to find out what your favourite celeb will be dancing - and what song they'll be doing it to...
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: American Smooth
Song: 'Mack the Knife' - Robbie Williams
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Dance: Viennese Waltz
Song: 'What's New Pussycat?' - Tom Jones
Jake Wood & Janette Manrara
Dance: Samba
Song: 'Macarena' - Los Del Rio
Mark Wright & Karen Hauer
Dance: Tango
Song: 'Love Runs Out' - OneRepublic
Pixie Lott & Trent Whiddon
Dance: Charleston
Song: 'Sparkling Diamonds' - Moulin Rouge
Simon Webbe & Kristina Rihanoff
Dance: Salsa
Song: 'Let's Hear...
- 11/19/2014
- Digital Spy
Judy Murray was the seventh celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing tonight (November 16), after all four judges decided that it was time for her to exit.
Murray and her professional partner Anton du Beke were up against Sunetra Sarker and Brendan Cole in the dance-off, but do you agree that it was time for the tennis coach to say goodbye?
Digital Spy readers disagreed with last week's (November 9) decision to send home Alison Hammond.
54.50% of readers thought that Hammond should have stayed in the competition, while 45.50% agreed it was her time to go home.
Strictly Come Dancing at Blackpool - photo gallery:...
Murray and her professional partner Anton du Beke were up against Sunetra Sarker and Brendan Cole in the dance-off, but do you agree that it was time for the tennis coach to say goodbye?
Digital Spy readers disagreed with last week's (November 9) decision to send home Alison Hammond.
54.50% of readers thought that Hammond should have stayed in the competition, while 45.50% agreed it was her time to go home.
Strictly Come Dancing at Blackpool - photo gallery:...
- 11/16/2014
- Digital Spy
Judy Murray and her dance partner Anton du Beke have become the seventh couple to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing.
The tennis coach and her professional partner lost out in the dance-off to Casualty actress Sunetra Sarker and her partner Brendan Cole in the show's Blackpool special.
Murray and Du Beke had struggled in Saturday's live show, scoring 24 points for their Viennese Waltz to 'Let's Go Fly a Kite' from Mary Poppins and landing at the bottom of the leaderboard last night (November 15).
They were joined in the bottom two by Sarker and Cole, who scored 30 points for their samba to the Scissor Sisters' 'I Don't Feel Like Dancin''.
Both couples found themselves having to perform again after the judges scores and viewer votes were combined.
Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell and Bruno Tonioli all chose to save Sarker and Cole, with head judge Len Goodman adding that he agreed with their choice.
The tennis coach and her professional partner lost out in the dance-off to Casualty actress Sunetra Sarker and her partner Brendan Cole in the show's Blackpool special.
Murray and Du Beke had struggled in Saturday's live show, scoring 24 points for their Viennese Waltz to 'Let's Go Fly a Kite' from Mary Poppins and landing at the bottom of the leaderboard last night (November 15).
They were joined in the bottom two by Sarker and Cole, who scored 30 points for their samba to the Scissor Sisters' 'I Don't Feel Like Dancin''.
Both couples found themselves having to perform again after the judges scores and viewer votes were combined.
Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell and Bruno Tonioli all chose to save Sarker and Cole, with head judge Len Goodman adding that he agreed with their choice.
- 11/16/2014
- Digital Spy
Digital Spy readers have voted Simon Webbe as the strongest dancer in Strictly Come Dancing's Blackpool Week.
Webbe and professional partner Kristina Rihanoff received 29.18% of votes for their Argentine Tango, which placed them joint top of the leaderboard with 38 points.
Over 3,000 DS readers took part in this week's poll. It is the first time he has been voted as favourite, while he has previously finished bottom in the reader poll twice during the competition.
Last week's poll topper Pixie Lott came in second place with 16.80% of votes for her 38-point-scoring Paso Doble. Her dance with Trent Whiddon placed her top of the leaderboard with Webbe.
EastEnders star Jake Wood received 15.25% of DS support, placing him third with readers. His American Smooth with Janette Manrara scored 36 points and put him joint fifth on the Strictly leaderboard.
Caroline Flack's Jive with Pasha Kovalev scored 37 points on the night and earned 13.97% of Digital Spy votes.
Webbe and professional partner Kristina Rihanoff received 29.18% of votes for their Argentine Tango, which placed them joint top of the leaderboard with 38 points.
Over 3,000 DS readers took part in this week's poll. It is the first time he has been voted as favourite, while he has previously finished bottom in the reader poll twice during the competition.
Last week's poll topper Pixie Lott came in second place with 16.80% of votes for her 38-point-scoring Paso Doble. Her dance with Trent Whiddon placed her top of the leaderboard with Webbe.
EastEnders star Jake Wood received 15.25% of DS support, placing him third with readers. His American Smooth with Janette Manrara scored 36 points and put him joint fifth on the Strictly leaderboard.
Caroline Flack's Jive with Pasha Kovalev scored 37 points on the night and earned 13.97% of Digital Spy votes.
- 11/16/2014
- Digital Spy
1. Frankie Bridge and Kevin Clifton's Quickstep: 8-9-10-10 (37)
Len: "I thought that was your best dance."
Bruno: You flew across that dance floor...what have you got behind you - rockets?!"
2. Jake Wood and Janette Manrara's American Smooth: 9-9-9-9 (36)
Darcey: "I loved that Fred Astaire moment...you are back on top."
Bruno: "The original smooth criminal!"
3. Sunetra Sarker and Brendan Cole's Samba: 6-8-8-8 (30)
Craig: "It was all too loose, it was all over the shop. I thought you were struggling with this one."
Darcey: "It was a vibrant, flamboyant performance. There is a weakness in the ankles."
4. Simon Webbe and Kristina Rihanoff's Argentine Tango: 8-10-10-10 (38)
Craig: "I'm in two minds. It was a little bit stiff in places, and you have hands like ice-cream scoops darling...I did love it!"
Darcey: "Oh my God! Wow! I mean, the man is meant...
Len: "I thought that was your best dance."
Bruno: You flew across that dance floor...what have you got behind you - rockets?!"
2. Jake Wood and Janette Manrara's American Smooth: 9-9-9-9 (36)
Darcey: "I loved that Fred Astaire moment...you are back on top."
Bruno: "The original smooth criminal!"
3. Sunetra Sarker and Brendan Cole's Samba: 6-8-8-8 (30)
Craig: "It was all too loose, it was all over the shop. I thought you were struggling with this one."
Darcey: "It was a vibrant, flamboyant performance. There is a weakness in the ankles."
4. Simon Webbe and Kristina Rihanoff's Argentine Tango: 8-10-10-10 (38)
Craig: "I'm in two minds. It was a little bit stiff in places, and you have hands like ice-cream scoops darling...I did love it!"
Darcey: "Oh my God! Wow! I mean, the man is meant...
- 11/15/2014
- Digital Spy
It's one of the biggest nights in the Strictly Come Dancing calendar on Saturday - it's only blooming Blackpool Week! Of course, the nine remaining celebrities will be thrilled to have made it to the Tower Ballroom but that doesn't mean they'll be happy to go out now! It could all hinge on the songs and dances our stars have, and we've now got the list of what they'll all be attempting. So read on to find out what your favourite celeb will be dancing - and what song they'll be doing it to...
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Jive
Song: 'Crocodile Rock' - Elton John
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Dance: Quickstep
Song: 'A Town Called Malice' - The Jam
Jake Wood & Janette Manrara
Dance: American Smooth
Song: 'Feeling Good'
Judy Murray & Anton du Beke
Dance: Viennese Waltz
Song: 'Let's Go Fly a Kite' from Mary Poppins
Mark Wright & Karen Hauer...
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Jive
Song: 'Crocodile Rock' - Elton John
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Dance: Quickstep
Song: 'A Town Called Malice' - The Jam
Jake Wood & Janette Manrara
Dance: American Smooth
Song: 'Feeling Good'
Judy Murray & Anton du Beke
Dance: Viennese Waltz
Song: 'Let's Go Fly a Kite' from Mary Poppins
Mark Wright & Karen Hauer...
- 11/12/2014
- Digital Spy
Digital Spy readers have voted Pixie Lott as the strongest dancer in Strictly Come Dancing Week 7.
Lott and her professional dance partner Trent Whiddon scored 19.22% of votes for their Foxtrot, which scored them 36 points on the night and placed them first on the leaderboard.
This is the first time DS readers have voted Lott as their favourite performer.
Last week's poll topper Frankie Bridge came in second with 14.88% of votes. Her 32-point scoring Samba with Kevin Clifton placed her third on the Strictly leaderboard.
Simon Webbe claimed third place with 11.40% of DS votes. On the night his Quickstep scored 33 points, which left him in second place on the leaderboard.
Caroline Flack's Waltz received 10.23% of reader support, putting her in fourth place in the poll. Her performance scored her 31 points on the night and landed her in joint fourth place.
EastEnders actor Jake Wood came in fifth with 9.58% of DS votes.
Lott and her professional dance partner Trent Whiddon scored 19.22% of votes for their Foxtrot, which scored them 36 points on the night and placed them first on the leaderboard.
This is the first time DS readers have voted Lott as their favourite performer.
Last week's poll topper Frankie Bridge came in second with 14.88% of votes. Her 32-point scoring Samba with Kevin Clifton placed her third on the Strictly leaderboard.
Simon Webbe claimed third place with 11.40% of DS votes. On the night his Quickstep scored 33 points, which left him in second place on the leaderboard.
Caroline Flack's Waltz received 10.23% of reader support, putting her in fourth place in the poll. Her performance scored her 31 points on the night and landed her in joint fourth place.
EastEnders actor Jake Wood came in fifth with 9.58% of DS votes.
- 11/9/2014
- Digital Spy
1. Simon Webbe and Kristina Rihanoff's Quickstep: 7-9-9-8 (33)
Len: "You were not Simple Simon."
Craig: "You flew around the floor."
2. Caroline Flack and Pasha Kovalev's Waltz: 7-8-8-8 (31)
Bruno: "Your intense emotion makes you a bit tense."
Darcey: "Beautiful and elegant."
3. Jake Wood and Janette Manrara's Rumba: 6-7-7-7 (27)
Craig: "Spatulistic hands."
Bruno: "A brave attempt."
4. Judy Murray and Anton du Beke's Paso Doble: 3-5-5-5 (18)
Bruno: "You are illegally insane."
Craig: "You walked the whole routine."
5. Sunetra Sarker and Brendan Cole's Foxtrot: 7-8-8-8 (31)
Craig: "A lovely routine."
Darcey: "One of the best top lines, so comfortable in hold."
6. Alison Hammond and Aljaz Skorjanec's Charleston: 6-7-7-7 (27)
Darcey: "So much energy."
Craig: "An enjoyable routine."
7. Mark Wright and Karen Hauer's Waltz: 7-8-8-8 (31)
Len: "Terrific footwork."
Bruno: "It was lovely, you have improved so much."
8. Frankie Bridge...
Len: "You were not Simple Simon."
Craig: "You flew around the floor."
2. Caroline Flack and Pasha Kovalev's Waltz: 7-8-8-8 (31)
Bruno: "Your intense emotion makes you a bit tense."
Darcey: "Beautiful and elegant."
3. Jake Wood and Janette Manrara's Rumba: 6-7-7-7 (27)
Craig: "Spatulistic hands."
Bruno: "A brave attempt."
4. Judy Murray and Anton du Beke's Paso Doble: 3-5-5-5 (18)
Bruno: "You are illegally insane."
Craig: "You walked the whole routine."
5. Sunetra Sarker and Brendan Cole's Foxtrot: 7-8-8-8 (31)
Craig: "A lovely routine."
Darcey: "One of the best top lines, so comfortable in hold."
6. Alison Hammond and Aljaz Skorjanec's Charleston: 6-7-7-7 (27)
Darcey: "So much energy."
Craig: "An enjoyable routine."
7. Mark Wright and Karen Hauer's Waltz: 7-8-8-8 (31)
Len: "Terrific footwork."
Bruno: "It was lovely, you have improved so much."
8. Frankie Bridge...
- 11/8/2014
- Digital Spy
1. Simon Webbe and Kristina Rihanoff's Quickstep: 7-9-9-8 (33)
Len: "You were not Simple Simon."
Craig: "You flew around the floor."
2. Caroline Flack and Pasha Kovalev's Waltz: 7-8-8-8 (31)
Bruno: "Your intense emotion makes you a bit tense."
Darcey: "Beautiful and elegant."
3. Jake Wood and Janette Manrara's Rumba: 6-7-7-7 (27)
Craig: "Spatulistic hands."
Bruno: "A brave attempt."
4. Judy Murray and Anton du Beke's Paso Doble: 3-5-5-5 (18)
Bruno: "You are illegally insane."
Craig: "You walked the whole routine."
5. Sunetra Sarker and Brendan Cole's Foxtrot: 7-8-8-8 (31)
Craig: "A lovely routine."
Darcey: "One of the best top lines, so comfortable in hold."
6. Alison Hammond and Aljaz Skorjanec's Charleston: 6-7-7-7 (27)
Darcey: "So much energy."
Craig: "An enjoyable routine."
7. Mark Wright and Karen Hauer's Waltz: 7-8-8-8 (31)
Len: "Terrific footwork."
Bruno: "It was lovely, you have improved so much."
8. Frankie Bridge...
Len: "You were not Simple Simon."
Craig: "You flew around the floor."
2. Caroline Flack and Pasha Kovalev's Waltz: 7-8-8-8 (31)
Bruno: "Your intense emotion makes you a bit tense."
Darcey: "Beautiful and elegant."
3. Jake Wood and Janette Manrara's Rumba: 6-7-7-7 (27)
Craig: "Spatulistic hands."
Bruno: "A brave attempt."
4. Judy Murray and Anton du Beke's Paso Doble: 3-5-5-5 (18)
Bruno: "You are illegally insane."
Craig: "You walked the whole routine."
5. Sunetra Sarker and Brendan Cole's Foxtrot: 7-8-8-8 (31)
Craig: "A lovely routine."
Darcey: "One of the best top lines, so comfortable in hold."
6. Alison Hammond and Aljaz Skorjanec's Charleston: 6-7-7-7 (27)
Darcey: "So much energy."
Craig: "An enjoyable routine."
7. Mark Wright and Karen Hauer's Waltz: 7-8-8-8 (31)
Len: "Terrific footwork."
Bruno: "It was lovely, you have improved so much."
8. Frankie Bridge...
- 11/8/2014
- Digital Spy
We might have lost Scott Mills last week, but there are still ten celebrities hoping to impress with their shimmies in the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom.
But of course it could all rest on the song and dance choices for our remaining couples - and without the Halloween theme, they could be doing anything! Read on to find out what exactly everyone will be attempting this week - and what soundtrack they'll be getting!
Alison Hammond & Aljaz Skorjanec
Dance: Charleston
Song: 'Friend Like Me' - Robin Williams in Aladdin
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Waltz
Song: 'Three Times a Lady' - The Commodores
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Dance: Samba
Song: 'La Bamba' - Connie Francis
Jake Wood & Janette Manrara
Dance: Rumba
Song: 'Strangers in the Night' - Frank Sinatra
Judy Murray & Anton du Beke
Dance: Paso Doble
Song: 'I Fought The Law' - The Clash
Mark Wright & Karen Hauer...
But of course it could all rest on the song and dance choices for our remaining couples - and without the Halloween theme, they could be doing anything! Read on to find out what exactly everyone will be attempting this week - and what soundtrack they'll be getting!
Alison Hammond & Aljaz Skorjanec
Dance: Charleston
Song: 'Friend Like Me' - Robin Williams in Aladdin
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Waltz
Song: 'Three Times a Lady' - The Commodores
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Dance: Samba
Song: 'La Bamba' - Connie Francis
Jake Wood & Janette Manrara
Dance: Rumba
Song: 'Strangers in the Night' - Frank Sinatra
Judy Murray & Anton du Beke
Dance: Paso Doble
Song: 'I Fought The Law' - The Clash
Mark Wright & Karen Hauer...
- 11/5/2014
- Digital Spy
Digital Spy readers have voted that Frankie Bridge gave the strongest performance during yesterday's (November 1) Strictly Come Dancing.
Bridge and her professional partner Kevin Clifton scored 36.87% of reader votes for their Tango, which also placed them first on the Strictly leaderboard with 37 points.
Mark Wright came in second place in both the leaderboard and the Digital Spy poll, with 35 points and 20.11% of votes for his Jive with Karen Hauer.
Caroline Flack, who came in fourth place in last night's show, earned 10.83% of votes, placing her third in the vote for her Samba with Pasha Kovalev.
EastEnders actor Jake Wood scored 29 for his Paso Doble with Janette Manrara, and came joint fifth on the leaderboard. Wood earned 10.10% of reader votes, leaving him in fourth place.
Alison Hammond's American Smooth with Aljaz Skorjanec landed them in fifth place in the DS reader vote, with 5.41%. Their performance on the night earned them...
Bridge and her professional partner Kevin Clifton scored 36.87% of reader votes for their Tango, which also placed them first on the Strictly leaderboard with 37 points.
Mark Wright came in second place in both the leaderboard and the Digital Spy poll, with 35 points and 20.11% of votes for his Jive with Karen Hauer.
Caroline Flack, who came in fourth place in last night's show, earned 10.83% of votes, placing her third in the vote for her Samba with Pasha Kovalev.
EastEnders actor Jake Wood scored 29 for his Paso Doble with Janette Manrara, and came joint fifth on the leaderboard. Wood earned 10.10% of reader votes, leaving him in fourth place.
Alison Hammond's American Smooth with Aljaz Skorjanec landed them in fifth place in the DS reader vote, with 5.41%. Their performance on the night earned them...
- 11/2/2014
- Digital Spy
It was a terrifying night on Strictly Come Dancing's Halloween Week.
Check out all the pictures from tonight's (November 1) show.
1. Sunetra Sarker and Brendan Cole's Jive: 6-7-7-7 (27)
Bruno: "A little laboured."
Craig: "Brendan, you're naughty."
2. Alison Hammond and Aljaz Skorjanec's American Smooth: 5-7-7-7 (26)
Bruno: "Good when you got past all the wafting."
Darcey: "Very floaty."
3. Simon Webbe and Kristina Rihanoff's Paso Doble: 6-8-7-8 (29)
Len: "Came alive."
Craig: "Lacked finesse."
4. Steve Backshall and Ola Jordan's Charleston: 5-7-7-7 (26)
Len: "Fun, enjoyable and nice to watch."
Craig: "Messy lifts."
5. Pixie Lott and Trent Whiddon's Paso Doble: 8-8-8-9 (33)
Darcey: "Fierce and aggressive."
Bruno: "Exciting to watch."
6. Judy Murray and Anton du Beke's American Smooth: 3-6-6-5 (20)
Craig: "Like dancing with a mannequin."
Craig (again): "The dogs had more grace."
7. Jake Wood and Janette Manrara's...
Check out all the pictures from tonight's (November 1) show.
1. Sunetra Sarker and Brendan Cole's Jive: 6-7-7-7 (27)
Bruno: "A little laboured."
Craig: "Brendan, you're naughty."
2. Alison Hammond and Aljaz Skorjanec's American Smooth: 5-7-7-7 (26)
Bruno: "Good when you got past all the wafting."
Darcey: "Very floaty."
3. Simon Webbe and Kristina Rihanoff's Paso Doble: 6-8-7-8 (29)
Len: "Came alive."
Craig: "Lacked finesse."
4. Steve Backshall and Ola Jordan's Charleston: 5-7-7-7 (26)
Len: "Fun, enjoyable and nice to watch."
Craig: "Messy lifts."
5. Pixie Lott and Trent Whiddon's Paso Doble: 8-8-8-9 (33)
Darcey: "Fierce and aggressive."
Bruno: "Exciting to watch."
6. Judy Murray and Anton du Beke's American Smooth: 3-6-6-5 (20)
Craig: "Like dancing with a mannequin."
Craig (again): "The dogs had more grace."
7. Jake Wood and Janette Manrara's...
- 11/1/2014
- Digital Spy
We might have said a fond farewell to Thom Evans last week, but the show must go on - and things are about to get very scary as it's Halloween Week on Strictly Come Dancing.
Hopefully it'll be more terrifying make-up than horrifying footwork, but to give us a bit of a clue, we've just found out what songs and dances our remaining celebrities will be getting. Read on to find out what spooky tunes will be coming your way on Saturday night...
Alison Hammond & Aljaz Skorjanec
Dance: American Smooth
Song: 'Wuthering Heights' - Kate Bush
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Samba
Song: 'Le Freak' - Chic
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Dance: Tango
Song: 'Defying Gravity' - from the musical Wicked
Jake Wood & Janette Manrara
Dance: Paso Doble
Song: 'Black Betty' - Ram Jam
Judy Murray & Anton du Beke
Dance: American Smooth
Song: 'Cruella de Vil'...
Hopefully it'll be more terrifying make-up than horrifying footwork, but to give us a bit of a clue, we've just found out what songs and dances our remaining celebrities will be getting. Read on to find out what spooky tunes will be coming your way on Saturday night...
Alison Hammond & Aljaz Skorjanec
Dance: American Smooth
Song: 'Wuthering Heights' - Kate Bush
Caroline Flack & Pasha Kovalev
Dance: Samba
Song: 'Le Freak' - Chic
Frankie Bridge & Kevin Clifton
Dance: Tango
Song: 'Defying Gravity' - from the musical Wicked
Jake Wood & Janette Manrara
Dance: Paso Doble
Song: 'Black Betty' - Ram Jam
Judy Murray & Anton du Beke
Dance: American Smooth
Song: 'Cruella de Vil'...
- 10/29/2014
- Digital Spy
Digital Spy readers have decided that Caroline Flack gave the best performance during yesterday's (October 25) Strictly Come Dancing.
Flack and her professional partner Pasha Kovalev received 25.50% of votes for their Paso Doble, which scored 34 and landed them in second place last night.
This is the first time Digital Spy readers have voted Flack in first place.
EastEnders star Jake Wood got the second-highest number of votes with 16.58%. His Quickstep with Janette Manrara scored 31 from the judges and put him in fifth position on the leaderboard.
Pixie Lott, who ended up in first place in last night's show, earned 15.26% of DS votes for her 35-point Samba, putting her in third place in the reader poll.
Mark Wright's Samba landed him with 33 points, as well as 9.54% of reader votes in the poll. This places him third on the leaderboard and fourth in the poll.
Frankie Bridge claims fifth place in the...
Flack and her professional partner Pasha Kovalev received 25.50% of votes for their Paso Doble, which scored 34 and landed them in second place last night.
This is the first time Digital Spy readers have voted Flack in first place.
EastEnders star Jake Wood got the second-highest number of votes with 16.58%. His Quickstep with Janette Manrara scored 31 from the judges and put him in fifth position on the leaderboard.
Pixie Lott, who ended up in first place in last night's show, earned 15.26% of DS votes for her 35-point Samba, putting her in third place in the reader poll.
Mark Wright's Samba landed him with 33 points, as well as 9.54% of reader votes in the poll. This places him third on the leaderboard and fourth in the poll.
Frankie Bridge claims fifth place in the...
- 10/26/2014
- Digital Spy
1. Jake Wood and Janette Manrara's Quickstep (7-8-8-8) 31
Len: "You've set the bar high."
Bruno: "You were velcro together."
2. Sunetra Sarker and Brendan Cole's Viennese Waltz (7-7-8-8) 30
Craig: "I thought it was absolutely beautiful."
Darcey: "A very graceful performance."
3. Scott Mills and Joanne Clifton's Charleston (4-5-5-5) 19
Craig: "A three-year-old could've done better."
Len: "Fun, with plenty of welly."
4. Thom Evans and Iveta Lukosiute's Cha Cha (6-7-7-7) 27
Len: "You didn't know what to do with your arms."
Craig: "You're marvellous at grinding."
5. Frankie Bridge and Kevin Clifton's Foxtrot (8-8-8-8) 32
Len: "You floated across that floor like butter on a hot crumpet."
Darcey: "It was charming."
6. Alison Hammond and Aljaz Skorjanec's Tango (5-6-6-6) 23
Darcey: "You did look in control."
Len: "There could've been a bit more sharpness."
7. Mark Wright and Karen Hauer's Samba (8-9-8-8) 33
Darcey: "Those hips know how to party.
Len: "You've set the bar high."
Bruno: "You were velcro together."
2. Sunetra Sarker and Brendan Cole's Viennese Waltz (7-7-8-8) 30
Craig: "I thought it was absolutely beautiful."
Darcey: "A very graceful performance."
3. Scott Mills and Joanne Clifton's Charleston (4-5-5-5) 19
Craig: "A three-year-old could've done better."
Len: "Fun, with plenty of welly."
4. Thom Evans and Iveta Lukosiute's Cha Cha (6-7-7-7) 27
Len: "You didn't know what to do with your arms."
Craig: "You're marvellous at grinding."
5. Frankie Bridge and Kevin Clifton's Foxtrot (8-8-8-8) 32
Len: "You floated across that floor like butter on a hot crumpet."
Darcey: "It was charming."
6. Alison Hammond and Aljaz Skorjanec's Tango (5-6-6-6) 23
Darcey: "You did look in control."
Len: "There could've been a bit more sharpness."
7. Mark Wright and Karen Hauer's Samba (8-9-8-8) 33
Darcey: "Those hips know how to party.
- 10/25/2014
- Digital Spy
Pixie Lott and Trent Whiddon came top of the leaderboard this Saturday (October 25) on Week Five of Strictly Come Dancing with their samba.
Len Goodman said he was ready to get his maracas out after the pair's fun and energetic performance to 'I Yi Yi Yi Yi (I Like You Very Much)' by Edmundo Ros.
All the judges gave positive feedback, awarding the duo a score of 8,9,9,9 – a total of 35.
Bruno Tonioli called the dance a "tutti-frutti, high-camp extravaganza".
Caroline Flack and Pasha Kovalev came second, with a total of 34 points, and Mark Wright and Karen Hauer were third on the leaderboard with 33.
At the bottom of the leaderboard were Judy Murray and Anton du Beke, with a score of 18. The pair performed the Charleston to 'Varsity Drag' by Pasadena Roof Orchestra.
Len said: "You're having so much fun, it was a joy to watch."
While Bruno laughed and...
Len Goodman said he was ready to get his maracas out after the pair's fun and energetic performance to 'I Yi Yi Yi Yi (I Like You Very Much)' by Edmundo Ros.
All the judges gave positive feedback, awarding the duo a score of 8,9,9,9 – a total of 35.
Bruno Tonioli called the dance a "tutti-frutti, high-camp extravaganza".
Caroline Flack and Pasha Kovalev came second, with a total of 34 points, and Mark Wright and Karen Hauer were third on the leaderboard with 33.
At the bottom of the leaderboard were Judy Murray and Anton du Beke, with a score of 18. The pair performed the Charleston to 'Varsity Drag' by Pasadena Roof Orchestra.
Len said: "You're having so much fun, it was a joy to watch."
While Bruno laughed and...
- 10/25/2014
- Digital Spy
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