When did Strictly Come Dancing 2014 start?
Strictly Come Dancing returned for its twelfth series beginning from 7 September 2014 with a launch show, with the live shows starting on 26 and 27 September. Tess Daly returned to present the main show on BBC One alongside Claudia Winkleman, who has been promoted to co-presenter in addition to…
Who is Zoe Ball on Strictly Come Dancing?
Zoe Ball returned as presenter of spin-off show Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two on BBC Two. Judges Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood and Darcey Bussell also returned.
Who won Celebrity Strictly Come Dancing 2018?
The series was won by Caroline Flack and Pasha Kovalev on 20 December. She became the first celebrity to score the maximum 40 from the judges in all three of her dances in the final, and second to get the highest scores possible in the final after Lisa Snowdon did in series 6, and also set the record for…
What happened to Robin Windsor on Strictly Come Dancing?
On 6 August, it was announced that Robin Windsor would not be competing as a professional in the series as previously announced, due to back injury. He was replaced by Trent Whiddon. Frankie Bridge was announced as the first contestant on 13 August, with more celebrities being announced throughout the month.
What happened to Darcey Bussell on Strictly Come Dancing?
After seven years as a judge, Darcey Bussell did not return to the series. Bussell’s replacement was announced on 22 July as Motsi Mabuse, elder sister of professional dancer Oti Mabuse. On 19 October, actor Alfonso Ribeiro returned as a guest judge to cover for Tonioli.
Who won Strictly Come Dancing 2018?
The series was won by former Emmerdale actor and racing driver Kelvin Fletcher and his professional partner Oti Mabuse. It was announced that Pasha Kovalev had quit the show after eight years as a professional dancer.
Who won Strictly Come Dancing 2019?
The winner was series three champion Darren Gough, who received a perfect 40 for his American Smooth and had the highest score overall when the judges’ scores were combined with the studio audience vote. Series five semi-finalist Gethin Jones, who also received a perfect 40 for his Waltz, was runner-up.
Who won the 2008 Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special?
Darren Gough won his third Strictly trophy after winning series 3 and two Christmas specials — he and Jill Halfpenny are the only contestants on Strictly to do this. The 2008 Christmas special aired on 25 December 2008. Tom Chambers, Rachel Stevens and Lisa Snowdon took on former contestants Jill Halfpenny, Alesha Dixon and Kelly Brook.