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

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Commercial dance is very different to ballroom dance and latin, I’m still having to strip down and relearn, even walking in cha cha step is weird to me – you have to turn out your feet and lead with your hips, so it’s based on muscle memory.” “Even letting a man take the lead is a lot.” Speaking about whether she is anticipating backlash due to her previous training, Ghouri said that she signed up for the show to make her family proud, and is looking forward to a positive experience. The “One Shot” singer has already had a taste of Strictly: he took home the trophy on the 2012 Christmas show, performing a jive to “Rockin’ Robin” alongside professional dancer Ola Jordan. So I’m preparing myself.” Jamie Borthwick open image in gallery ‘Strictly’ contestant Jamie Borthwick EastEnders actor Borthwick is already well-prepared for this year’s Strictly after winning the 2023 Christmas special alongside professional dancer Nancy Xu. Toyah Willcox open image in gallery Toyah Willcox has West End performance experience Willcox, best known for hit singles like “It’s A Mystery”, “I Want to Be Free” and “Brave New World”, has a career spanning more than 40 years across stage and screen.

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

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

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1 month, 1 week ago

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

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

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Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova leads a string of pros 'at risk of being AXED as bosses eye a younger generation of dancers with Johannes Radebe poised to quit the show'

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2 months ago

Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova leads a string of pros 'at risk of being AXED as bosses eye a younger generation of dancers with Johannes Radebe poised to quit the show'

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Some of Strictly Come Dancing's biggest professionals are reportedly at risk of being axed in a huge shake-up. Among those at risk are thought to be Nadiya Bychkova, Neil Jones, Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez and Katya Jones, four of which have already been eliminated from this year's competition. Some of Strictly Come Dancing's biggest professionals, including Nadiya Bychkova, are reportedly …

2 months ago

Strictly star makes refreshingly honest admission about her elimination

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2 months ago

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

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2 months, 1 week ago

Strictly Come Dancing: Meet JB Gill, the JLS star taking to the floor

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing eliminates third contestant of 2024 series

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3 months, 1 week ago

Strictly: BBC viewers upset over ‘messed up’ result as unexpected star is sent home

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly 2024 leaderboard: The scores from week one of the BBC dance competition

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 viewing figures for launch revealed amid controversy

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly is BACK! The celebrity and professional pairings are REVEALED as BBC show returns for 20th anniversary series after year of scandal

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It's time to get your glitter and dancing shoes ready as Strictly is officially back for the 20th anniversary series. The celebrity and professional pairings are REVEALED as BBC show returns for 20th anniversary series Pulling out all the stops for a huge colourful sparkly opening, Strictly fever was in the air as the professionals stepped off the Strictly bus …

4 months ago

Strictly release launch trailer featuring Amy Dowden for highly anticipated return

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5 months ago

Strictly is drawn into another fix row as rumoured contestant Sarah Hadland's West End background is revealed but actress insists trained dancers are 'fabulous to watch' on the BBC show

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Actress Sarah Hadland, who is set to be announced as one of the Strictly Come Dancing contestants this year, is a trained dancer with West End experience. Actress Sarah Hadland, who is set to be announced as one of the Strictly Come Dancing contestants this year, is a trained dancer with West End experience Speaking in 2015 she said: 'I …

5 months ago

STRICTLY LINE-UP 2024

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Paul says: 'I won't worry about it until it starts but when it does I will be nervous - I have only danced three times in my life!' Strictly Come Dancing star Tasha Ghouri 'is paired with returning Aljaž Škorjanec in bid to bring back the feel-good factor' after show was. FINAL three Strictly Come Dancing contestants confirmed: DIY SOS …

5 months ago

Will Young claims he was ‘pressured’ to stay in Strictly Come Dancing

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1 year ago

Strictly bosses ‘lost the plot’ by casting ‘pro dancer’ Layton Williams, says Dame Esther Rantzen

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1 year ago

Strictly Come Dancing finalists Bobby Brazier and Layton Williams at the centre of TV company war as bosses battle to sign them for tell-all shows

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Strictly Come Dancing finalists Bobby Brazier and Layton Williams are at the centre of a TV battle over tell-all documentaries, according to reports. Strictly Come Dancing finalists Bobby Brazier and Layton Williams are at the centre of a TV battle over tell-all documentaries, according to reports They have both apparently been approached by production bosses to make documentaries about the …

1 year ago

Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood admits he didn't think Layton Williams would make the final due to his West End experience amid 'advantage' backlash: 'Mostly great dancers don't do well'

Daily Mail

Craig Revel Horwood has admitted he didn't think Layton Williams would make it to the final of Strictly Come Dancing, despite his incredible dance skills. Craig insisted that 'mostly great dancers don't do well on the show,' after backlash which has seen Layton hit by cruel trolling and accused of having an 'advantage' due to his dance background. Strictly's Craig …

1 year ago

Strictly's Layton Williams hints racism and homophobia could be to blame for vicious trolling he has endured over his dance background - and hits back saying: 'I'm not the first or last' contestant wi

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As a top West End theatre star, Strictly finalist Layton Williams has fallen victim to online trolls who say he is too experienced at dancing to be on the show. Williams, who is dancing with male professional Nikita Kuzmin, 25, says that the level of trolling has been 'shocking' and admits that while Strictly has featured same sex couples in …

1 year ago

Strictly 2023 leaderboard: The scores from BBC dance competition’s semi-final

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1 year, 1 month ago

Strictly Come Dancing star eliminated from show after shock dance-off

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1 year, 1 month ago

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 results: Angela Scanlon is the ninth star to leave the show after facing Layton Williams for a place in the quarter final

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Angela Scanlon was the ninth celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2023 following Sunday's dreaded dance off. Angela Scanlon was the ninth celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2023 following Sunday's dreaded dance off Face off: The TV presenter, 39, faced West End performer Layton Williams in the bottom two for a place in next week's …

1 year, 2 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing announce Ellie Leach, Angela Rippon and Layton Williams as the first celebs joining glitzy 2024 arena tour

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Strictly Come Dancing have announced the first three celebs who will strutting their stuff in the show's 2024 UK Arena tour. Strictly Come Dancing have announced the first three celebs who will strutting their stuff in the show's 2024 UK Arena tour Line-up: Former Corrie actress Ellie Leach, 22, will be joining Angela Rippon, 79 and Layton Williams, 29 as …

1 year, 2 months ago

Strictly 2023 leaderboard: The scores from week five of the BBC dance competition

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1 year, 2 months ago

Layton Williams responds to Strictly viewers complaining about his dance experience

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1 year, 2 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing says goodbye to its third contestant of 2023

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1 year, 2 months ago

Strictly 2023 leaderboard: The scores from week four of the BBC dance competition

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1 year, 3 months ago

Strictly 2023: From Layton Williams to Nigel Harman, who has the most dance experience?

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1 year, 3 months ago

Who is Strictly Come Dancing star Layton Williams? The dancer who is making history on BBC's popular competition

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Stage and screen actor Layton Williams was announced in August as a new cast member for the 21st series of Strictly Come Dancing. Born performer: Layton, who at the time was training at Carol Godby Theatre Workshop in his hometown of Bury, beat over 4,000 hopefuls to become the West End production of Billy Elliot in 2006 - becoming the …

1 year, 3 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing’s biggest stars this year are 50 plus – it’s refreshing to see

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1 year, 4 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing professional full line-up revealed as they dazzle in first trailer - but who will they be paired with?

Daily Mail

The Strictly Come Dancing full line-up has been revealed as the professional dancers took centre stage in the show's dazzling first trailer. Glitzy: The Strictly Come Dancing full line-up has been revealed as the professional dancers took centre stage in the show's dazzling first trailer Incredible: The competition returns to screens September 23, with eager fans offered a glimpse of …

1 year, 4 months ago

Strictly's Layton Williams to become 'the first male contestant to dance in a dress' as he plans to 'reflect different sides of his personality'

Daily Mail

Strictly's Layton Williams will reportedly become the first ever male celebrity to dance in a dress as he prepares takes to the floor ahead of the new series. The West End star, 28, who will be paired with a male dancer, will don both sparkly frocks and smart suits as he plans to 'reflect different sides of his personality'. Dancing …

1 year, 5 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing's Layton Williams 'asks for male partner ahead of new series with bosses "desperate" for same-sex couple win'

Daily Mail

Layton Williams has asked Strictly bosses for a male partner as he prepares to take to the dance floor for the new series of the glitzy BBC competition. Dancing shoes: Layton Williams, 28, has asked Strictly bosses for a male partner as he prepares to take to the dance floor for the new series of the glitzy BBC competition Hopes: …

1 year, 5 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: Strictly risk new cheat claims after signing West End star and professionally trained dancer Layton Williams for upcoming series

Daily Mail

Strictly bosses risk new cheat claims after signing West End performer Layton Williams for the upcoming series. Layton, 28, who starred in hit musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie, started his career at the age of 12 playing the title role in the West End production of Billy Elliot, where he danced intricate ballet routines, after he won a nationwide hunt …

2 years, 1 month ago

Strictly 2022 line-up: Meet the contestants, from Helen Skelton to Fleur East

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2 years, 2 months ago

Dates and line-up for Strictly Come Dancing tour revealed

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2 years, 2 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing 2022 couples – full list of celebrities and their partners

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2 years, 3 months ago

Strictly 2022: Kaye Adams shares ‘awkward’ encounter she had hours after being eliminated from BBC show

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2 years, 5 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing 2022: KISS FM DJ Tyler West is revealed as the seventh contestant

Daily Mail

Tyler West has been unveiled as the seventh celebrity contestant taking part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing. New star: Tyler West has been unveiled as the seventh celebrity contestant taking part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing He continued: 'It’s a show that means so much to me and my family and I can’t wait to seriously shake a …

4 years ago

Who is in the Strictly Come Dancing 2020 final?

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4 years ago

Strictly: Jamie Laing’s journey, from four dance-offs to the final

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4 years, 2 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing 2020: Oti Mabuse joins pros Katya Jones and Nadiya Bychkova at photocall

Daily Mail

The new season of the hit BBC One series is set to start on October 17. And Strictly Come Dancing professionals Oti Mabuse, Katya Jones and Nadiya Bychkova took part in an exciting photocall ahead of the launch. Stunning: Strictly Come Dancing professionals Oti Mabuse, Katya Jones and Nadiya Bychkova took part in an exciting photocall ahead of the launch …

4 years, 3 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing: BBC defends introduction of same-sex couple after complaints

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