Craig Revel Horwood assures us of Strictly’s future!

Craig Revel Horwood has claimed that the BBC “would be mad” to axe Strictly Come Dancing.
The show’s judge spoke out to dispel fears for the programme’s future following the negative press which surrounded the most recent series.
Strictly’s latest run sparked an ageism row after Arlene Phillips was axed from the panel and replaced by Alesha [...]

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She might have been denied a place in last week’s final, but actress Ali Bastian was crowned Strictly Come Dancing’s Christmas champion in the programme’s festive television special on Christmas Day.
The Bill star even beat this year’s main competition winner, sports presenter Chris Hollins, as well as a host of other past contestants from the [...]

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Oh. My. God. Chris Hollins and Ola Jordan have been crowned Strictly Come Dancing 2009 Champions in an amazing final!
Chris looked shocked when Tess announced them as winners, and Ola burst into tears. They had scored marginally lower than fellow finalists Ricky and Natalie but came out on top with the all important [...]

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It’s here. The final. The Strictly Come Dancing final. Many brave men and women have fallen. Two men remain.
One will stand triumphant, the other, crushed.
Will it be Chris the entertainer or Ricky “technically the best dancer” who will raise that glitterball trophy?
The Final
Both couples will perform the Lindy Hop at the same time.
Both couples will [...]

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Hmm let’s sit and ponder that shall we…what are our highlights and lowlights (!) of series seven?
Some things that spring to mind
The pre-season furor surrounding Arlene’s departure.
Alesha’s performance as a new judge.
Martina Hingis getting knocked out on week 1!
Race row over Anton’s comments.
The let down of Joe Calzaghe.
Jo Wood’s valiant efforts to dance and Brendan [...]

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Strictly Come Dancing bosses want to make the show sexier for the next series. They have are reportedly in talks with US Dancing With the Stars pro Derek Hough about joining the show next year.
Strictly Come Dancing bosses want to make the show sexier for the next series. They have are reportedly in talks with [...]

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Ricky Whittle

Chris Hollins

Ali Bastian

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Well I have never seen such frantic commenting, tweeting and general discussion since Arlene got chucked!
Everyone and their dog seems to have an opinion about Chris and Ola getting through to the final..and why shouldn’t they I say?!
With a grand total of 75 comments and counting on this blog about Ali’s exit things look set [...]

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Source: Katie Nicholl at Daily Mail
The late arrival of Darcey Bussell to the Strictly Come Dancing judging panel appears to have sent sequins flying.
I hear that Alesha Dixon, who replaced Arlene Phillips earlier this year, was more than a little miffed when the former prima ballerina joined the usual four judges last week.
It also put [...]

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Alesha Dixon has reportedly rowed with Strictly Come Dancing bosses over her treatment on the BBC show. The singer is said to be “unhappy” that show bosses have banned her from showcasing her new single during the show.
Alesha Dixon has reportedly rowed with Strictly Come Dancing bosses over her treatment on the BBC show. The [...]

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In a somewhat shocking results show Ali and Brian were voted out of Strictly Come Dancing in tonight’s semi-finals.
Ricky and Natalie were announced as finalists first and then Chris and Ola…who looked shocked but very happy! Well done to both!
Ali and Brian looked devestated but at least they have found love! Ali thanked Brian and [...]

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