8 years, 6 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing 2016: Ed Balls makes his competitive debut - and quietly impresses

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The 14th series of Strictly Come Dancing officially kicked off last night with dances from celebrity contestants Laura Whitmore, Ore Oduba and Judge Rinder - but it's tonight all fans were waiting for. The former Labour MP and shadow Chancellor may have made his debut at the pre-show a fortnight ago, but tonight saw him participate in his first competitive dance alongside partner Katya Jones - and he got a good response, despite being bottom of the leader board at 21. Twitter responded accordingly to his waltz/ Balls got a five from judges Craig Revel-Horwood, Darcey Bussell and Bruno Toniolo, with head judge Len Goodman - whose final series this will be - awarding him six.

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Strictly star Chris McCausland thinks he knows why BBC Giovanni-Amanda scandal happened

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing: Annabel Croft says BBC co-star ‘ran off’ in ‘lots of tears’

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Annabel Croft says Strictly co-star ‘ran off’ in ‘lots of tears’

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3 months ago

Strictly fans left ‘sobbing’ after emotional tribute to late stars – including Caroline Flack

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3 months ago

Strictly legend left ‘fragile’ after unexpected exit from the show

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3 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2024 FIRST LOOK: Vogue Williams dazzles in a leggy red dress alongside Gorka Marquez while Tamzin Outhwaite flaunts her moves in new snaps ahead of festive debu

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Vogue Williams and Tamzin Outhwaite looked on fine form in first look snaps of the 2024 Strictly Come Dancing festive special, which is set to to waltz back onto screens in a matter of days. Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special will strut it's stuff back onto screens in a matter of days and in the first look pictures, Vogue Williams …

3 months, 1 week ago

Strictly Come Dancing announces winner for 2024 series

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3 months, 1 week ago

Joe Sugg sends heartfelt message to his partner Dianne Buswell after Strictly triumph

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3 months, 1 week ago

Chris McCausland is a heroic Strictly winner in a series struck by one controversy after another

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3 months, 1 week ago

Strictly's Tasha Ghouri breaks her silence after missing out on Glitterball trophy during 'best ever' final with emotional post to her younger self: 'Never give up, anything is possible!'

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Strictly Come Dancing's Tasha Ghouri has broken her silence after missing out on the Glitterball trophy to Chris McCausland during Saturday's 'best ever' final. Strictly Come Dancing's Tasha Ghouri has broken her silence after missing out on the Glitterball trophy to Chris McCausland Anton Du Beke declared she was the most talented competitor ever to appear in the series Tasha …

3 months, 1 week ago

Strictly Come Dancing: Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell win Glitterball Trophy in tear-jerking finale

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3 months, 1 week ago

Vito Coppola suffers awkward wardrobe malfunction during Strictly Come Dancing final

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3 months, 1 week ago

Strictly Come Dancing suffers another blow following a year of scandal after Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell are crowned winners

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Strictly Come Dancing has suffered another blow after a year of scandal as the ratings for the final episode have been released. The BBC show saw Chris McCausland and his pro partner Dianne Buswell win the 2024's champions after he history as the show's first ever blind contestant. Strictly Come Dancing suffers another blow amid year of scandal after ratings …

3 months, 1 week ago

Who won Strictly Come Dancing 2024? Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell are crowned the WINNERS in 'best ever' final as blind comedian saves the show following year of scandal

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Strictly Come Dancing's Chris McCausland and his pro partner Dianne Buswell have been crowned 2024's champions after the comedian made history as the show's first ever blind contestant. Strictly Come Dancing's Chris McCausland and pro partner Dianne Buswell have been crowned 2024's champions following Saturday's glitzy live final - after making history as show's first ever blind contestant The comedian, …

3 months, 1 week ago

Strictly’s Amy Dowden delights viewers as she returns to dancefloor for group routine

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3 months, 1 week ago

Strictly Come Dancing 2024: All of the celebrity contestants with previous dance experience

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3 months, 1 week ago

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 couples – full list of celebrities and their partners

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Eleventh Strictly Come Dancing star eliminated as final four revealed

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly fans 'gutted' as results of dance-off are LEAKED but praise remaining four couples as 'deserving finalists' that they would 'be happy for any of them to win'

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Strictly Come Dancing viewers have been left outraged after the results of Saturday's show were leaked once again, ahead of next week's grand final. Strictly Come Dancing viewers have been left outraged after the results of Saturday's show were leaked once again, ahead of next week's grand final But, a notorious mole on the flagship show has revealed the bottom …

Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard scores from week 12 of the competition

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard scores from week 12 of the competition

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing latest: Tasha Ghouri and JB Gill land perfect scores as Pete Wicks divides the judges

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing viewers call out judges for ‘unfair’ scoring

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 couples – full list of celebrities and their partners

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing reveals lineup for 2024 Christmas special

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing: Tenth star eliminated from BBC series as Pete Wicks makes final five

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Who left Strictly Come Dancing? Montell Douglas is the tenth celebrity to be eliminated following third dance-off in a row - after fans accused show of 'setting her up to fail'

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Montell Douglas finally fell foul of the dance-off on Sunday night, as she became the tenth celebrity to be sent packing from Strictly Come Dancing during Musicals Week. Montell Douglas finally fell foul of the dance-off on Sunday night, as she became the tenth celebrity to be sent packing from Strictly Come Dancing during Musicals Week The Gladiators star, 38, …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing fans are left devastated as dance-off results are LEAKED again - and furious viewers call verdict 'an absolute disgrace'

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Strictly Come Dancing viewers have been left outraged after the results of Saturday's show were leaked once again. Strictly Come Dancing viewers have been left outraged after the results of Saturday's show were leaked once again The BBC competition is set to air the prerecorded results show on Sunday night, revealing which two couples received the least votes and ended …

Strictly fans make plea after Chris McCausland’s ‘best dance yet’

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly fans make plea after Chris McCausland’s ‘best dance yet’

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly's Tasha Ghouri is forced to overcome wardrobe malfunction as her cochlear implant FALLS OUT in the middle of her performance

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Strictly Come Dancing's Tasha Ghouri and Aljaž Škorjanec blew fans and judges away on Saturday evening with their Argentine Tango performance during musicals week. Strictly Come Dancing's Tasha Ghouri, 26, blew fans and judges away on Saturday evening with her Argentine Tango performance during Musicals Week However, the former Love Island star suffered a major wardrobe malfunction as her cochlear …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly's Dianne Buswell breaks down in tears as she pays tribute to dance partner Chris McCausland for 'coming out of his safe space' after his incredible Quickstep

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Dianne Buswell fought back tears on Saturday evening as she paid tribute to her dance partner Chris McCausland during Musicals Week. Dianne Buswell fought back tears on Saturday evening as she paid tribute to her dance partner Chris McCausland during Musicals Week The professional dancer, 35, and the comedian, 47, who is blind due to retinitis pigmentosa, blew viewers away …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly dancer forced to pull out of upcoming show after suffering an injury

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing latest: Chris McCausland’s score sparks ‘undermarking’ accusations in Musicals Week

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard scores from week 11 of the competition

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing fans complain that one star has been given the 'kiss of death' this week - and urge supporters to 'rally around them'

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing fans have complained that one star has been given the 'kiss of death' this week and urged supporters to 'rally around them'. Gladiators star Montell Douglas, 38, and his pro dance partner Johannes Radebe, 37, will be dancing the notoriously difficult Rumba to the song I'm Here from The Colour Purple. Gladiators star Montell Douglas, 38, and …

4 months ago

Ninth Strictly Come Dancing celebrity eliminated from series

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Who left Strictly Come Dancing? Jamie Borthwick is the ninth celeb to waltz away from the competition after fans blasted judges for 'constantly marking down' the EastEnders star

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4 months ago

Who left Strictly Come Dancing? Jamie Borthwick is the ninth celeb to waltz away from the competition after fans blasted judges for 'constantly marking down' the EastEnders star

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Strictly's Jamie Borthwick and professional partner Michelle Tsiakkas became the ninth couple to leave the competition during Sunday night's results show. Strictly 's Jamie Borthwick and professional partner Michelle Tsiakkas became the ninth couple to leave the competition on Sunday The EastEnders actor, 30 was eliminated after landing in the dance off against Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe - after …

4 months ago

Strictly’s Amy Dowden says she would ‘do anything in the world’ to be dancing with JB Gill again

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4 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard scores from week 10 of the competition

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4 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing, week 10 results: Pete Wicks survives – but Jamie Borthwick isn’t so lucky

The Telegraph

With December fast approaching, Strictly Come Dancing viewers have been getting into the Christmas spirit by gifting Pete Wicks another miracle reprieve. “The only reason I’m here is the people at home,” he said, seated alongside pro partner Jowita Przystal and sounding like a footballer named man of the match after scoring an overhead kick own goal. But while Pete …

4 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing latest: Tasha Ghouri lands first 40 as JB Gill wins Samba-thon

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4 months, 1 week ago

Strictly 2024 star Wynne Evans criticises media ‘lies’ after being voted off BBC series

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4 months, 1 week ago

Eighth Strictly Come Dancing star eliminated from series

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4 months, 1 week ago

Who left Strictly Come Dancing? Wynne Evans is the eighth celebrity to leave the competition after landing in the dance-off against Montell Douglas during Blackpool week

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Wynne Evans and his professional dance partner Katya Jones became the eighth couple to leave the competition during Sunday night's results show. Wynne Evans, 52, and his professional dance partner Katya Jones became the eighth couple to leave the competition during Sunday night's results show The Welsh opera singer was eliminated following a dance off against Montell Douglas and Johannes …

4 months, 1 week ago

Strictly Come Dancing live: Blackpool week sees Sarah Hadland wow with powerful Couple’s Choice

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4 months, 1 week ago

Strictly Come Dancing reveals songs and dances for Blackpool week

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4 months, 1 week ago

Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool special songs and dances are REVEALED - as an iconic boy band gets set to perform in the Tower Ballroom

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing fans are eagerly awaiting the Blackpool special episode which will air on BBC1 on Saturday night. Strictly fans are eagerly awaiting the Blackpool special episode and now the dances have been revealed Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola will deliver a Couples' Choice routine to Padam Padam by Kylie Minogue JB Gill and Lauren Oakley will perform a …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly pro questions BBC show’s treatment of Shayne Ward after Shirley Ballas sends him home

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 couples – full list of celebrities and their partners

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing fans complain week eight elimination was ‘very unfair’ after dance-off verdict

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly pro sets record straight on feud with co-star

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Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova flaunts her incredible figure in a daring black and silver gown as she joins Alexandra Burke for The Spring Ball charity event

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Strictly star Nadiya Bychkova showed off every inch of her incredible figure as she joined a slew of stars for The Spring Ball's annual fundraiser on Wednesday. The dancer, 35, stunned in a dramatic black dress with daring silver mesh detailing with a thigh-high split as she arrived for the event at The London Cabaret Club. Strictly star Nadiya Bychkova, …

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Revealed: Dancing on Ice's most shocking moments - from broken bones and explosive rows to backstage romances - as ITV series' fate is announced

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Revealed: Dancing on Ice's most shocking moments - from broken bones and explosive rows to backstage romances - as ITV series' fate is announced

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For nearly two decades, Dancing on Ice provided a sparkly glimpse into the world of skating, with amateur stars taking to the rink to perform a vast array of routines. Skating alongside his partner Susie Lipanova, suddenly the former EastEnders actor lost his balance and flew down the tunnel off stage, while Susie completed the routine alone Meanwhile Gemma Collins …

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Scandal-plagued Strictly Come Dancing star 'hints they are quitting the BBC show' after nine years

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Strictly Come Dancing pro Katya Jones has reportledy hinted she is set to quit the BBC show after nine years. Strictly Come Dancing pro Katya Jones has reportledy hinted she is set to quit the BBC show after nine years According to reports Katya hinted at changes ahead while discussing her plans for 2025 and even suggested she could join …

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Kate Garraway rushes to console Good Morning Britain guest as she breaks down in tears revealing she's ripped out SEVEN of her own teeth because she can't afford the dentist

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Kate Garraway rushed to console a Good Morning Britain guest as she broke down in tears on Friday as she revealed that she's ripped out SEVEN of her own teeth because she can’t afford the dentist. Layla Waters appeared on the ITV show to talk about her experience after Kate, 57, and co-host Adil Ray, 50, revealed that more than …

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3 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin reveals shock new career move ahead of solo tour

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Strictly Come Dancing's Nikita Kuzmin has revealed that he is launching his own solo tour and is preparing to go into music. The professional dancer, who has starred on the BBC show for four years, admitted he has been secretly having singing lessons to make him a triple-threat as a performer. Nikita, 27, who came second on Celebrity Big Brother …

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