Let’s countdown to series 8 by looking back over last series through the medium of video

As series 8 comes hurtling towards us, let’s have a lovely stroll down memory lane shall we?
I’ll post a couple of vidoes a day from last series, leave a comment for any requests!
Da dada da da da da da dada da da!
Let’s have look back at the lovely Martina and Matthew’s waltz!
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Actor and musician Goldie is reportedly being signed up to this years Strictly Come Dancing.
He’s known for being outspoken and not to pull any punched so if this is true I’ll look forward to this years Strictly having a bit more personality than last years.

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Alesha Dixon’s absence from Strictly Come Dancing’s forthcoming Sport Relief special has sparked fresh speculation over her future as a judge.
Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli will be the only panellists to appear on screen when the one-off episode airs on March 19.
A show spokesperson explained Dixon’s absence by pointing out that the [...]

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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.
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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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