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Semi-finals: Shimmys, shocks and smooches!

The Strictly Come Dancing semi-final was not to be missed tv and it certainly didn’t disappoint! The three remaining couples all danced an argentine tango and a rechoreographed dance from earlier in the series. First up were underdogs Chris and Ola with a rumba, which they danced in week 1. Criag said “No real improvement [...]

Semi Finals all the goss

The semi-finals are upon us and I for one cannot wait to see what will happen tonight! Will all three couples go through? Will Chris and Ola make the final? Will Darcey say something worthwhile? All three couples will be dancing the argentine tango and a rechoreographed routine from one of their previous dances. Ali [...]

Video: Backstage with Erin Boag fun and frolicks!

Erin Boag may be out of the competition, but she’s still very busy! Find out what she gets up to during the week with her sneaky backstage diary. Find out what the dancers eat (especially a very messy Vincent) and what she gets up to outside of Saturday!

Exclusive training stories for semi-finals!

Here are some training stories for this weeks exciting semi-final! Rachel Stevens and Vincent are reunited for their ‘Christmas Special’ routine and are both delighted to be dancing together again! Chris has revealed he is in complete and utter shock at reaching the semis! To get this far and against so many other wonderful dancers [...]

I want to give Arlene a big cuddle

‘It was a shock I couldn’t take in’: Arlene Phillips says the BBC destroyed her confidence by axing her from Strictly Arlene Phillips has revealed the BBC destroyed her confidence by axing her from Strictly Come Dancing. The 66-year-old was dumped from the show in favour of pop singer and former contestant Alesha Dixon, who [...]

Dance-off theories and fall out

This weekend’s Strictly Come Dancing semi-final will not feature a dance-off. The judges’ scores will be added to the public vote as usual, but the two couples with the highest overall score will reach the final without either having to compete in an additional dance. It has been suggested that the change has been introduced [...]