Strictly’s Head Judge Shirley Ballas said: “I’m delighted to be returning to the judging panel, and it will be lovely to have Anton with us. It’s always so much fun! The audiences at the arena shows are phenomenal and it’s so nice to get to see everyone and perform for you all – I can’t wait for January when we get the show on the road!” At 79-years-old, Angelia is the oldest ever contestant to compete in the BBC primetime dancing show. We worked every second possible. I can’t stop crying every time I watch this. I love you! You are a treasure.” Marking the halfway point of the series, the episode will air at 7:05pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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Opening at the Utilita Arena Birmingham on 20 January, the scintillating live show will then waltz across the country to some of the UK’s biggest entertainment venues: Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena, Leeds’ First Direct Arena, the AO Arena Manchester, Sheffield’s Utilita Arena, Newcastle’s Utilita Arena, London’s O2 Arena, SSE Arena Belfast, culminating at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on 12 February.

They beat Matt DiAngelo and his partner Flavia Cacace in the final – though they ended up a couple so I guess everyone was a winner here.

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ZARA and Graziano said goodbye to this year's competition after being voted off by the public in the Halloween special. Current Strictly champions Hamza and Jowita make a triumphant return and the amazing Jessie Ware will perform one of her biggest hits in the ballroom. He said: "She has been great for me 8am till 9pm. Never stopping, asking just for a half an hour break. BBC Studios Distribution Limited, company number 01420028, 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, United Kingdom, W12 7FA. Spokesperson for William Hill, Lee Phelps, said: “After scoring a personal best of 38 points in Saturday’s Halloween Special, Ellie Leach is now our clear favourite to win this year’s edition of Strictly Come Dancing.Another noted: "Nah they absolutely overscore Angela R. #strictly it’s so bloody patronising! She is good for her age, but not 9 good!"

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Join Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman live from the Strictly Ballroom as our remaining couples take to the floor with more brand new and spectacular routines. You have such a good soul. You are so humble and I say thank you that I found a friend like you. I have learnt so much from you. And your hard work within six weeks. The couple have had their ups and downs, with Zara admitting to cheating on her man in the early stages of their relationship. However, in February 2019, The Sun revealed that the pair had called it quits after eight months together.Ellie Leach continues to impress judges and fans alike, and now the Corrie star is Bookies favourite to take home the Glitterball trophy. My fellow contestants are just incredible. It has been the most amazing experience. I can’t believe it’s over but I am going to be here in spirit every week supporting them.”

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And last night she became the fifth celebrity to leave when she lost in the dance-off against Waterloo Road actor Adam Thomas. Singer Alesha Dixon and professional dancer Matthew Cutler stormed to victory in 2007’s Strictly Come Dancing with a series of show-stopping routines including a Cha Cha to Crazy in Love.Amanda Abbington announced her departure from the show in a touching statement, after missing week five on medical grounds. Because of her legendary career, some fans thinks that the judges which include, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and head judge Shirley Ballas are intentionally lenient when it comes to her scoring. Speaking about the upcoming tour, Anton Du Beke said: "I'm so excited to join my fellow TV judges on the Strictly 2023 tour and have the chance to enjoy all the fun of the live experience with audiences around the UK." Bobby and Nigel now find themselves 2/1 and 4/1 respectively for victory, with Layton Williams (8/1) rounding off the top four.” With a place at next week’s Halloween Special up for grabs, expect our celebrities to pull out all the stops to impress both the Judges and you at home.