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Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2023: celebrities, professional dancers, judges, presenters and everything we know

The festive season wouldn't be complete without the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2023. Here's everything you need to know about this year's show.

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Strictly week nine talking points: From Layton’s pole dance to Ellie and Vito’s playful Charleston

Strictly’s Blackpool extravaganza was as fabulous as ever, thanks to some near-perfect performances and a brilliant group number

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TV tonight: a comforting dose of Mary Berry and Anton Du Beke

Mary Berry teaches celebrities a thing or two about cooking in this new series. Plus: the finale of Brassic. Here’s what to watch this evening

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EXCLUSIVE: Shirley Ballas reveals the royal wedding dress designer behind her Strictly Blackpool gown

Strictly Come Dancing's head judge Shirley Ballas on why this year’s Blackpool special will be sparklier than ever.

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Strictly week eight talking points: From Layton’s ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ Argentine Tango to Ellie and Vito’s romantic Rumba

Craig Revel Horwood refuses to give out a 10 before Blackpool week as celebrities battle it out for spot in the Tower Ballroom

The Independent UK

Strictly week eight talking points: From Layton’s ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ Argentine Tango to Ellie and Vito’s romantic Rumba

Craig Revel Horwood refuses to give out a 10 before Blackpool week as celebrities battle it out for spot in the Tower Ballroom

The Independent UK

Shirley Ballas on Strictly and survival: ‘I always vowed that I would support women’

Thanks to ‘bullying men at the top’, Shirley Ballas was on the brink of quitting the dance world to become a fitness instructor. Then she was made ‘Strictly’ head judge. She tells Katie Rosseinsky about this year’s star cast, family grief, finding her voice and the unexpected emotional significance of…

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Strictly star eliminated after ‘difficult’ dance off with surprise celebrity

Judge Anton Du Beke called it ‘the closest dance off we’ve had in the series so far’

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 marking is 'ridiculous' say fuming fans

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 viewers say this week's show was 'criminal'!

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Strictly Come Dancing: Halloween results show – as it happened

In Strictly’s first weekend since Amanda Abbington’s shock exit, the fancy-dressed couples took on Halloween-themed routines. But who would be consigned to the dreaded dance-off? And who would depart the contest?

The Guardian - UK

Anton Du Beke makes bold claim about Amanda Abbington after Strictly exit

He’s shared his views on ‘Sherlock’ star’s mysterious decision to quit BBC series

The Independent UK

Anton Du Beke denies ‘untrue’ claim Strictly bosses ‘warned’ him over risqué comment

Show’s judge debunked report that said he was told off by producers

The Independent UK

Anton Du Beke debunks claims Strictly bosses gave ‘warning’ over Craig Revel Horwood story

Reports he’d ‘taken things a little too far’ are ‘untrue’

The Independent UK

Strictly judge hails ‘extremely close’ dance off as fourth celebrity is eliminated

‘This has been the highest moment of my career,’ star said

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The Guardian - UK

Strictly Come Dancing: week five results – as it happened

As Amanda Abbington missed this weekend for medical reasons, Layton Williams topped the scoreboard. But who’d become the fourth couple to depart the dancefloor?

The Guardian - UK

Strictly Come Dancing: week three results – as it happened

After the fancy-dressed mayhem of movie week, who would be consigned to the dreaded dance-off and become the second celebrity eliminated from Strictly 2023?

The Guardian - UK

Strictly Come Dancing: week two results – as it happened

We saw the first elimination of the series and a rousing Tina Turner tribute routine. Now the 14 remaining pairs dance through to Movie Week

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Strictly Come Dancing: week one – as it happened

The first live show of the series saw Nigel Harman on top with his show-closing, Nirvana-soundtracked paso doble. But who will go home first?

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Strictly Come Dancing: launch show – as it happened

It’s back! Our 15 plucky celebrities met their pro partners, while the judges hit the dancefloor, reigning champion Hamza Yassin returned and emotional tribute was paid to the late Len Goodman

Evening Standard

Craig Revel Horwood says he was ‘completely homophobic’ for years

The Strictly star suppressed his sexuality and married a woman he thought he’d have children with

The Guardian - UK

‘I was completely homophobic’: Craig Revel Horwood on repression, sugar daddies and the joy of dance

As the glitter ball returns, the longest serving Strictly judge talks about ruffling feathers, being fearless, his father’s alcoholism, and why he’s always ready to start over again

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Anton and Giovanni’s Adventures in Spain: where to watch, locations, trailer and everything we know

The Strictly Come Dancing stars are on another road trip in Anton and Giovanni’s Adventures in Spain.

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TV tonight: Our highlights for Wednesday, August 30

DIY SOS Strictly Special is just one of the gems on TV tonight.

Evening Standard

Anton Du Beke thanks supporters after revealing childhood stabbing incident

The Strictly Come Dancing judge also praised presenter Kate Garraway for her kindness when she interviewed him for her Life Stories series

Evening Standard

Anton Du Beke tearful after reflecting on relationship with ill mum and childhood abuse

The Strictly Come Dancing star opened up on Kate Garraway’s Life Stories on Wednesday

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