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The Independent UK
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Isobel Lewis

EXPLAINED: 8 facts you didn t know about strictly come dancing 5b535239 cf77 4e49 85b2 b9cac5c3be7f | Rare Historical Photos

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Ever since Strictly Come Dancing first aired in 2004, it’s been bringing glitter, rhinestones and dad dancing to Saturday night TV.

Over the years, Strictly has grown into one of the biggest shows on UK television, with 10 million people tuning in each week as they watch the celebrity contestants grow from stompy footed to light on their feet.

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