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BBC Breakfast experienced what appeared to be an amusing production blunder on Tuesday (4 April) during a weather segment.

At 8am, the news and current affairs series introduced presenter Carol Kirkwood, who issued a brief update on the weather forecast.

However, though she was discussing the weather in the UK, the map behind her was in fact an unlabelled image of Spain and Portugal.

“Good morning,” she began. “It’s a cold and frosty start to the day for many of us today. But there’s a fair bit of sunshine away from the north and west, where we’ve got thicker cloud and some rain.”

She went on to give a brief update on the weather for the Bank Holiday weekend, before teasing a more extensive weather report later in the programme – all while the map of Spain remained unchanged behind her.

The mishap didn’t escape the notice of BBC Breakfast viewers,...

BBC Breakfast host Sally Nugent “banned” her co-host Jon Kay from a discussion on the latest episode.

On Monday (6 February), Nugent said she was unable to “have a conversation” with Kay as she was concerned that he might share some Happy Valley spoilers.

The BBC drama’s latest run drew to an end on Sunday (5 February), with an acclaimed finale that brought the entire series to a close.

On BBC Breakfast, Carol Kirkwood said she was planning to swiftly leave the studio after delivering her weather update as she didn’t want to hear the hosts’ Happy Valley discussion.

However, Nugent, when Kirkwood told her she hadn’t yet seen the finale, replied: “Carol, neither have I! I haven’t seen the ending. So do not worry, we are safe! I give you my word.”

However, Kay replied: “I’ve watched it and I can’t speak to anybody about it.

In today’s Global Bulletin, BBC Four snags “The Hunt for a Killer”; Curious Films and Picture Zero team on U.K. Climate Assembly doc; Nada Arnot joins Britbox North America; Rainmaker Content boards “Amy Winter” and Global Agency sells Turkish drama “The Phoenix” in several territories.

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BBC Four has picked up Swedish crime thriller “The Hunt for a Killer” from Banijay Rights. The series is produced by Yellow Bird and will head to BBC iPlayer later this summer. Set in the south of Sweden in the late ’80s, “The Hunt for a Killer” dramatizes the real-life disappearance and murder of a 10-year-old girl and its subsequent 16-year long investigation. Banijay has also sold the series to Sbs in Australia, Rtl in Germany and NBCUniversal in France. The series is co-produced by Banijay’s Yellow Bird and Swedish broadcaster Svt and Film I Skåne.

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Carol Kirkwood has been voted off 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The BBC weather presenter's American Smooth to Shania Twain's 'Man I Feel Like A Woman' failed to impress in the dance off against fellow contestant Kellie Bright and her partner Kevin Clifton's waltz. Speaking after her exit, Carol said: ''It has just been the most wonderful experience ever; I will never forget this for as long as I live. ''And it's a huge thank you from everybody to the runners to make up to hair to the judges for all your encouragement. The contestants, the crew. And Pasha, he's just wonderful - he's got...

Carol Kirkwood has been voted off 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The BBC weather presenter's American Smooth to Shania Twain's 'Man I Feel Like A Woman' failed to impress in the dance off against fellow contestant Kellie Bright and her partner Kevin Clifton's waltz. Speaking after her exit, Carol said: ''It has just been the most wonderful experience ever; I will never forget this for as long as I live. ''And it's a huge thank you from everybody to the runners to make up to hair to the judges for all your encouragement. The contestants, the crew. And Pasha, he's just wonderful - he's got...

So now Halloween Week is out of the way, it's back on for the fake tans and sequins and Strictly Come Dancing goes back to normal. Let's have a guess at who might survive another week on the dancefloor now this week's song and dance list has been unveiled.

1. Anita Rani & Gleb Savchenko

Song: 'The Boy Does Nothing' by Alesha Dixon

Dance: Jive

2. Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev

Song: 'Man! I feel Like a Woman' by Shania Twain

Dance: American Smooth

3. Georgia May Foote & Giovanni Pernice

Song: 'Volare' by The Gipsy Kings

Dance: Samba

4. Helen George & Aljaz Skorjanec

Song: 'Hello' by Adele

Dance: Rumba

5. Jamelia & Tristan MacManus

Song: 'Trouble' by Ray Lamontagne

Dance: Viennese Waltz

6. Jay McGuiness & Aliona Vilani

Song: 'Diferente' by The Gotan Project

Dance: Argentine Tango

7. Jeremy Vine & Karen Clifton

Song: 'Go West' by The Pet Shop Boys

Dance: Tango

8. Katie Derham & Anton Du Beke

Song: '...

Strictly Come Dancing had another classic Halloween episode this weekend, but of course it was scarier for some of the celebrities than others. But who looks like they might be out of the running and who is creeping closer to that Glitter Ball trophy?

Out of the running: Kirsty Gallacher

Well, this seems particularly cruel. Kirsty had finally started to turn things around last week and was creeping up our rankings… but then her Halloween Charleston went horribly wrong with slips and mistakes and she picked up her lowest score of the series before becoming the first woman to be booted out (she joins the series' other eliminees Iwan Thomas, Anthony Ogogo, Daniel O'Donnell and Ainsley Harriott). Bad luck, Kirsty.

10. Jamelia (⬇3)

It doesn't seem quite fair to have Jamelia at the bottom of the rankings. She's far from the worst dancer in the competition and she's been improving, too, but...

Strictly Come Dancing's Jeremy Vine has described Carol Kirkwood as a "revelation" and revealed who he thinks deserves to win the ballroom dancing competition.

The 50-year-old BBC broadcaster - who performed the salsa to Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' on the show last night - told Digital Spy: "The two standing out - in terms of they've had no previous experience but are brilliant - are Katie Derham and Anita Rani.

"And my friend Carol Kirkwood was absolutely certain she'd be first out. She's got a little bit more confidence every time I see her and she's enjoying it a lot more.

"Carol's been a revelation. At the beginning she was feeling like she would be placed last but actually she's done more than held her own."

The BBC Radio Two DJ admitted that while he'd love to win, The Wanted's Jay McGuiness, Country File's Rani and former contestant Olympian...

It's Halloween week on Strictly Come Dancing, with scary make-up and spooky props aplenty.

But who brought a bit of magic to the dance floor, and who had a monstrous night? Find out with our round-up of the scores and comments from judges Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli - and you can relive every dance below:

1. Katie Derham & Anton Du Beke dancing the paso doble to 'Phantom of the Opera' by Steve Harley and Sarah Brightman: 4+6+6+5=21

Len: "The problem is you're like an English rose and the paso is a cactus, sharp aggressive and spiky. It doesn't really suit your personality. I got the willies at one time when I thought you would use the wrong foot. It wasn't great, Kate - I wish it was."

Darcey: "You look the part – absolutely stunning. To help strengthen your performance use those beautiful eyes.

It's Halloween on Strictly Come Dancing, which, of course means an array of exuberant costumes and terrifying dancing (sorry, Jeremy).

As always, Digital Spy had its eyes glued to the second screen, and here's the the most entertaining reactions to tonight's show:

Obviously Twitter was stacked with jokes on tonight's spooky theme:

So funny watching @CraigRevHorwood be serious when he looks like this @bbcstrictly #Strictly #strictlycomedancing pic.twitter.com/ZBSQL2e4n5

— Jonathan Simms (@JonathanSSimms) October 31, 2015

The scariest thing so far this #Strictly Halloween episode is Tess's presenting skills

— Chris (@chrisw0440) October 31, 2015

Remember, the judges will penalise you for illegal lifts in #Strictly #Halloween Dancing pic.twitter.com/EX749qQEq0

— Matthew Ward (@HistoryNeedsYou) October 31, 2015

When Botox Fails! #strictlycomedancing pic.twitter.com/H9lmcHwQil

— Inebriated Anorak (@IontheAnorak) October 31, 2015

People were confused by Claudia Winkelman dressing as a cat:

In Claudia's world I'm guessing Halloween just means a smidge more eyeliner. #scd...

Strictly Come Dancing star Carol Kirkwood has received the backing of a former contestant - Carol Vorderman.

Vorderman took part in the show in 2004 and told the Daily Express that she loves watching her namesake.

"She's doing brilliantly, isn't she?" she said. "Also with Carol, she hasn't been trained in a stage school and is such a lovely lady. I think it's unfair that you have stage school graduates... there should be some handicap somewhere.

"You just can't compare! It's like having someone that has swum for their county and another who hasn't swum before and telling them to have a race."

And while Kirkwood hasn't quite managed to win over the judges yet, Vorderman added: "She's very gracious when it comes to criticism. She shouldn't be criticised though - people should be encouraged."

Kirkwood will be attempting to pick up high scores with her rumba to The Partridge Family...

It's Halloween, so that means Strictly Come Dancing gets spooky. Fangs replace fake tans, and ghouls, phantoms and zombies take over the dancefloor. Check out week 6's song and dance list below:

1. Anita Rani & Gleb Savchenko

Song: 'Once Upon A Dream' by Lana Del Rey

Dance: Waltz

2. Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev

Song: 'I Think I Love You' by The Partridge Family

Dance: Rumba

3. Georgia May Foote & Giovanni Pernice

Song: 'Ghostbusters' by Ray Parker Junior

Dance: Tango

4. Helen George & Aljaz Skorjanec

Song: 'Take Your Mama' by Scissor Sisters

Dance: Samba

5. Jamelia & Tristan MacManus

Song: 'The Time Warp' from the Rocky Horror Picture Show

Dance: Jive

6. Jay McGuiness & Aliona Vilani

Song: 'Lil Red Riding Hood' by Sam the Sham and The Pharaohs

Dance: American Smooth

7. Jeremy Vine & Karen Clifton

Song: 'Thriller' by Michael Jackson

Dance: Salsa

8. Katie Derham & Anton Du Beke

Song: 'Phantom Of The Opera' by Steve Harley and...

Is this the smoothest newsreader ever? Joanna Gosling more than made up for missing her cue on BBC News this morning (October 27) with a suave recovery.

Gosling was late to start her report, but styled it out with a smooth "belated good morning".

Incredible styling out by Joanna Gosling on @BBCNews just now. *applause* pic.twitter.com/bQ7VGA02G2

— FEARnan BOOyeb (@TiernanDouieb) October 27, 2015

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The presenter avoided a Tomasz Schafernaker-esque blunder with the move, and was able to continue her report.

It's almost a shame, as we love a good newsreader blunder at Digital Spy – who could forget the time Carol Kirkwood's seaside weather report was ruined by a squatting dog, or the times Nicky Campbell, James Naughtie, Andrew Marr, Jeremy Paxman and Bill Turnbull all dropped the C-bomb live on air?

Watch 8 of the best news...

Week 5 has come on Strictly Come Dancing and we were treated to an even dozen of dances as the celebrities took to the dancefloor.

But who wowed the panel and who could be in danger? Digital Spy has the judges' comments and scores from all 12 dances here:

1. Georgia May Foote & Giovanni Pernice dancing the salsa to 'You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)' by Sylvester = 7+8+8+8=31

Len: "It was a great show starter and a bit of a show stopper. Terrific routine, a disco salsa. You were really working your assets. Well done – great start!"

Bruno: "You're a gorgeous little strumpet! Those hips were like a bag of steps. More of that please. It's good to see you so alive. Be careful of the lifts' dismount – that has to be absolutely flawless."

2. Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev dancing the Viennese Waltz to 'I've Been Loving You Too Long' by Seal: 4+6+6+5=21

Darcey:...

Strictly Come Dancing is already three celebrities down... and we're going to lose another this week! The remaining stars will be doing everything to make sure it's not them, so we should be in for some pretty spectacular moves this evening.

As we saw last week with Jay's quickstep, anything could happen, so join us from 6.35pm when the show kicks off on BBC One and we'll bring you all the action...

20:20That's your lot for tonight though? Do keep hitting the comments to let us know what you made of tonight's action. Who was the best? Who was the worst? And who do you think will be going home? And stick with DS for all the Strictly coverage you need!

20:17Right, so Kellie and Helen are at the top of the leaderboard... while Jeremy is down at the bottom. But will that stay the same after you've cast your votes?...

Carol Kirkwood has been flooded with date offers from viewers since she has appeared on 'Strictly Come Dancing.' The weather presenter, 53, split from her husband Jimmy in 2012 following 25 years of marriage and, although she's been bombarded with numerous love letters, she's adamant she's not looking to romance anyone new just yet. She explained: ''I was married for a long time and I got married quite young so it's nice doing things I have the freedom to do now. If I want to go out to the theatre or go out with friends for dinner, I've got that freedom. ''Nobody has...

Strictly Come Dancing star Carol Kirkwood has revealed that she nearly giggled her way through the paso doble.

The BBC Weather presenter - who picked up her highest score of the series for her paso - admitted that it was tough to get into character for the moody dance.

"Just before we went on to the floor, [my partner] Pasha [Kovalev] came up while the Vt was playing, took my head in his hands and said, 'Do not smile, do not laugh for the next 90 seconds'," she said on Strictly: It Takes Two. "Which of course made me laugh immediately. But then just looking at him because he was so 'grr' all the way through it, that really helped."

And Carol revealed that she "really enjoyed" the dance, adding: "I think that was the first time I felt I was actually doing something because it was so alien to my normal life and my normal face.

Strictly Come Dancing is already at week 5 and things are getting serious. Jay McGuiness jived his way to a 10 in week 3, but will we see another this time? Check out the coming weekend's song and dance list and get speculating:

1. Ainsley Harriott & Natalie Lowe

Dance: Jive

Song: 'Shake, Rattle and Roll' - Bill Haley and the Comets

2. Anita Rani & Gleb Savchenko

Dance: Tango

Song: 'Sweet Disposition' - Temper Trap

3. Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev

Dance: Viennese Waltz

Song: 'I've Been Loving You Too Long' - Seal

4. Georgia May Foote & Giovanni Pernice

Dance: Salsa

Song: 'You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)' - Sylvester

5. Helen George & Aljaz Skorjanec

Dance: Quickstep

Song: 'You Can't Hurry Love' - Diana Ross and the Supremes

6. Jamelia & Tristan MacManus

Dance: Foxtrot

Song: 'Because You Loved Me' - Celine Dion

7. Jay McGuiness & Aliona Vilani

Dance: Paso Doble

Song: 'It's My Life' - Bon Jovi

8. Jeremy Vine...

Strictly Come Dancing is now into its fourth week and the competition is really hotting up, with an incredibly close leaderboard.

Digital Spy was watching along and have rounded up all of the scores and judges' comments below:

1. Anita Rani and Gleb Savchenko dancing the samba to 'Hips Don't Lie by Shakira: 6+7+7+7=27

Len: "Your hips certainly don't lie. A little bit long getting started but once you got into it… I thought you coped very well. I think it could have been better leg action, but I'm being pernickety."

Bruno: "That was warming up nicely. The samba has a carefree feel to it, but a couple of times there you got a little tangled and it kind of stopped it a little bit. The technique is actually very very hard. It was a bit on and off."

2. Daniel O'Donnell & Kristina Rihanoff dancing the American Smooth to 'Fly Me To The Moon...

Last week on Strictly was pretty special - with everything from our first 10 of the series to some "disappointing" dances from celebs we thought had been doing well. It just goes to show that anything can happen... so what will week four bring?

We're about to find out, so join us right here from 6.30pm when the show begins on BBC One and we'll bring you all the ballroom action as it happens...

20:21But that's your lot for this evening! Tomorrow: Will Young (yay!) and someone going home (boo). Let us know who you think it will be by leaving your comments, and be sure to stick with DS for all the Strictly coverage you need...

20:19Incidentally, Joan Collins has some thoughts about this week's Strictly.

#strictlycomedancing so sad about Jay stumbling - he's my favourite!

— Joan Collins (@Joancollinsdbe) October 17, 2015

Katie is good unfortunate dress #strictlycomedancing

— Joan Collins...

Well, we've had our first 10 of the series on Strictly Come Dancing courtesy of Jay McGuiness - but will any more pop up on Saturday night? Well, we can start guessing now as the song and dance list is out:

1. Ainsley Harriott & Natalie Lowe

Dance: Waltz

Song: 'What a Wonderful World' - Louis Armstrong

2. Anita Rani & Gleb Savchenko

Dance: Samba

Song: 'Hips Don't Lie' - Shakira

3. Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev

Dance: Paso Doble

Song: 'Espana Cani' - Trad

4. Daniel O'Donnell & Kristina Rihanoff

Dance: American Smooth

Song: 'Fly Me to the Moon' - Frank Sinatra

5. Georgia May Foote & Giovanni Pernice

Dance: Quickstep

Song: 'Reach' - S Club 7

6. Helen George & Aljaz Skorjanec

Dance: Salsa

Song: 'Miami Sound Machine' - Doctor Beat

7. Jamelia & Tristan MacManus

Dance: Charleston

Song: 'Straight Up' - Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox

8. Jay McGuiness & Aliona Vilani

Dance: Quickstep

Song: 'My Generation' - The...

It's week 3 of Strictly Come Dancing, and with the first couple voted off last week the heat really is on.

Digital Spy was watching along and have rounded up all of the scores and judges comments.

1. Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev dancing the quickstep to 'Wash That Man' from South Pacific: 3+5+5+4=17

Bruno: "It's not quite a tropical heatwave, more a lukewarm breeze. You looked like you were shuffling on damp sand. It was a very difficult dance - you need to sort out the frame."

Len: "I thought that routine had far more content than previous weeks. I love the way you come out and enjoy yourself, and it made me enjoy it. A lovely bubbly dance."

2. Anthony Ogogo & Oti Mabuse dancing the Paso Doble to 'Eye of the Tiger' from Rocky: 4+6+5+4=19

Darcey: "It's your best dance so far, you have this energy – in your body, when you pose,...

As if Strictly Come Dancing wasn't sparkly enough, it's time to inject some of the magic of Hollywood - that's right, it's Movie Week! The celebs and their partners will be boogying on down to some classic tunes from cinema, but who will come out on top?

We'll be here hoping for some serious movie-level drama, so grab the popcorn and join us from 6.20pm when the show begins and we'll bring you all the action.

20:25Right, that's it for tonight's show! Who was your favourite? Who do you think will be in the dance-off tomorrow? Let us know all your thoughts below and stick with DS for all the Strictly coverage you need...

20:19Right, here's the leaderboard - Jay is right up at the top followed by Kellie and Helen. Down at the bottom is Carol, with Anthony and Ainsley making up the bottom three. And get dialling/clicking,...

Strictly Come Dancing is getting even more glitz and glamour than normal this weekend - it's Movie Week! The 14 remaining celebs and their partners will be going all Hollywood to perform to songs from the cinema, but what exactly can you expect?

1. Ainsley Harriott & Natalie Lowe

Dance: Cha Cha

Song: 'Boogie Wonderland' - Happy Feet

2. Anita Rani & Gleb Savchenko

Dance: American Smooth

Song: 'Unchained Melody' - Ghost

3. Anthony Ogogo & Oti Mabuse

Dance: Paso Doble

Song: 'Eye of the Tiger' - Rocky

4. Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev

Dance: Quickstep

Song: 'Wash That Man' - South Pacific

5. Daniel O'Donnell & Kristina Rihanoff

Dance: Cha Cha

Song: 'Summer Nights' - Grease

6. Georgia May Foote & Giovanni Pernice

Dance: Rumba

Song: 'Writing's on the Wall' - Spectre

7. Helen George & Aljaz Skorjanec

Dance: Foxtrot

Song: 'I Wanna Be Loved By You' - Some Like It Hot

8. Jamelia & Tristan MacManus

Dance: Salsa

Song: 'Heaven Must Be Missing...

It's week two of Strictly Come Dancing, and all 15 contestants have taken to the dance floor before the first elimination tomorrow evening (October 4).

Digital Spy was of course watching, and has rounded up all the judges' scores and comments, along with videos of the dances.

1. Jamelia and Tristan MacManus dance the cha-cha to 'Don't Cha' by The Pussycat Dolls: 4-6-5-6 = 21

Darcey: "Very cheeky and very hot and you had that until the end. With performances like that, you will go places."

Bruno: "She's turned into a wild pussycat! A good attitude and you did it well. Len is right, you have to work on technique... I like to see the wild animal in you!"

2. Daniel O'Donnell and Kristina Rihanoff dance the Charleston to 'Let's Misbehave' by Cole Porter: 5-6-6-6 = 23

Craig: "You need to be a lot more higher up on toes, more swivel, make...

Strictly Come Dancing was all very pleasant last week - everyone danced and had a lovely time. We even had a wardrobe malfunction, courtesy of Anthony Ogogo and his trouser-splitting jive. But no amount of glitter can disguise the fact that tomorrow night the first celebrity will be eliminated. Sniff.

Luckily, we have 15 exciting celeb dances ahead of us tonight - and we're sure it's still going to be a lot of fun, elimination fears aside. So slip on your sparkliest lycra and join us on the sofa from 6.20pm as we bring you all the action from the Strictly ballroom...

20:25But that's it! The first results show will be airing tomorrow at 7.15pm as we lose our first celeb of the series - and Rod Stewart has a bit of a sing-song. We're already feeling nervous (about the elimination, not about Rod, obviously). But for now, thanks for...

The Strictly Come Dancing couples are going to be two-stepping to Beyoncé, Billy Joel and more this weekend.

A list of week 2's songs has been revealed by the BBC - with all 15 couples taking to the dance floor ahead of the series's first elimination.

Strictly Come Dancing 2015 winner: We rank the celebrities' chances of topping BBC One's dance-off

Ainsley Harriott and Natalie Lowe will dance the salsa to 'Don't Touch My Tomatoes' by Joséphine BakerAnita Rani and Gleb Savchenko will dance the Charleston to 'Pencil Full Of Lead' by Paolo NutiniAnthony Ogogo and Oti Mabuse will dance the waltz to 'If You Don't Know Me by Now' by Simply Red.Carol Kirkwood and Pasha Kovalev will dance the American Smooth by 'Isn't This a Lovely Day?' by Irving Berlin.Daniel O'Donnell and Kristina Rihanoff will dance the Charleston to 'Let's Misbehave' by Cole Porter.Georgia May Foote...

We bathed in glitter, donned some lycra and quickstepped our way down to the Strictly Come Dancing studios on Friday night for the very first live show of the series - and it was just as exciting as we'd hoped.

But while we were obviously thrilled by the dances and entertained by the judges, there were a few things that the cameras didn't pick up:

1. The audience get warmed up in the best way

It's not particularly surprising that the audience are played music while they're waiting for the show to begin. What's brilliant is that all the songs are dancing-related. 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody', 'Dance The Night Away' and 'Dancing In The Moonlight' were among the tunes pumped out over the sound system.

2. Being a celebrity doesn't get you special treatment (well, not always, anyway)

Of course the famous faces taking part in Strictly have some famous friends...

Hoorah! Strictly Come Dancing has returned to our screens for another few months of celebrities making fools out of themselves braving the dance world. The first six stars took to the platform tonight (September 25) and here are their performances, plus what the judges said:

1. Kellie Bright and Kevin Clifton's Tango: 6-7-7-7 = 27

Craig: "I thought that was absolutely marvelous."

Len: "Just right, Kellie Bright… First dance, first night, it's fantastic".

2. Anthony Ogogo and Otlile Mabuse's Jive: 4-5-6-6 = 21

Bruno: "Wonderfully enthusiastic, wonderfully enthusiastic… you've done very well."

Len: "It had plenty of attack and plenty of attitude… well done on your Jive, terrific."

3. Helen George and Aljaz Skorjanec's Waltz: 7-7-7-8 = 29

Darcey: "You were able to give such a feeling to the dance… there were glimmers of Ginger Rogers there."

Len: "Hold me upside down and smack my bottom! I can't believe it's only week one…...

Strictly Come Dancing 2015 is finally off and running – with six brave and bold celebrities gracing the dancefloor for the first time tonight (September 25).

While there is no elimination this week, Twitter definitely rendered its verdict on the likes of Kellie Bright, Helen George and Anthony Ogogo in the tweets below:

1. Kellie & Kevin's Tango

Kellie & Kevin have really got us going with their Tango, but did they 'bright'en up the dance floor? #Strictly pic.twitter.com/2LtSZKLDW4

— BBC Strictly (@bbcstrictly) September 25, 2015

Ahhhh Strictly is back!!! Kellie and Kevin did amazing for their first dance!!

— Lara (@lara_barratt) September 25, 2015

#Strictly Wow Kellie!!!!! @kelliebright76

— Elizabeth (@Keepdown429) September 25, 2015

"Just right, Kellie Bright!" Love Len #strictly #eastenders #scd

— Susan Hill (@SuseHill) September 25, 2015

That was a pretty good start: the Tango ain't an easy one, and it wasn't even trad tango music. Nice one, Kellie! #Strictly

— Kate Johnson (@K8JohnsonAuthor) September 25, 2015

Well done Kellie & Kevin!! What...

Strictly Come Dancing has announced its full music and dance list for the first week of the 2015 show.

The list has been released by the BBC, but as always, this may not be the order that we'll see the couples on Friday and Saturday night.

Strictly Come Dancing 2015 winner: We rank the celebrities' chances of topping BBC One's dance-off

Carol Kirkwood and Pasha Kovalev will dance the Cha Cha to 'Thunder in My Heart' by Leo SayerDaniel O'Donnell and Kristina Rihanoff will dance the Waltz to 'When Irish Eyes Are Smiling' by Ruby MurrayKatie Derham and Anton Du Beke will dance the Jive to 'Roll Over Beethoven' by Chuck BerryJeremy Vine and Karen Clifton will dance the Cha Cha to 'September' by Earth, Wind and FireJamelia and Tristan MacManus will dance the Waltz to 'Do Right Woman, Do Right Man' by Aretha FranklinIwan Thomas and Ola Jordan will dance...

Strictly Come Dancing kicks off on Friday and to get us even more excited, the lovely folks at the show have unveiled the first official photographs of the couples together. And aren't they sparkly?

Ainsley Harriott & Natalie Lowe

Anita Rani & Gleb Savchenko

Anthony Ogogo & Oti Mabuse

Carol Kirkwood & Pasha Kovalev

Daniel O'Donnell & Kristina Rihanoff

Georgia May Foote & Giovanni Pernice

Helen George & Aljaž Skorjanec

Iwan Thomas & Ola Jordan

Jamelia & Tristan MacManus

Jay McGuiness & Aliona Vilani

Jeremy Vine & Karen Clifton

Katie Derham & Anton Du Beke

Kellie Bright & Kevin Clifton

Kirsty Gallacher & Brendan Cole

Peter Andre & Janette Manrara

Strictly Come Dancing kicks off its first live show on Friday (September 25) at 9pm on BBC One.

The pairings have been set and training has begun on Strictly Come Dancing 2015, with the live shows starting on September 25 and 26 - avoiding a clash with The X Factor.

All the celebrities have been matched up with their professional partners and the couples are as follows:

Ainsley Harriott and Natalie Lowe

Jumping for joy with the selection, chef Ainsley said: "Wonderful! I don't know who chose her but thank you!"

Helen George and Aljaz Skorjanec

Call the Midwife actress Helen said pairing up with Aljaz was a "wonderful surprise".

Jay McGuiness and Aliona Vilani

With singer Jay looking very nervous, Aliona promised to take good care of her partner for 2015.

Kirsty Gallacher and Brendan Cole

Bagging the show's former bad boy, Kirsty said she needed the twelve years of Strictly experience that Brendan brings to their partnership.

Iwan Thomas and Ola Jordan

Spinning his new partner around and already attempting a lift,...

Olé! Peter Andre, Kellie Bright and Ainsley Harriott take part in a streetlight samba for Strictly Come Dancing's latest teaser.

This year's Strictly celebrities look like they are having a ball as they two-step and rumba through a colourful city block.

Strictly Come Dancing: Who's whipping their top off? Who's throwing up with nerves? 18 secrets from the stars

Strictly Come Dancing star Peter Andre brushes off Simon Cowell jibe: 'He loves us really'

The pressure is really on for the latest crop of contestants now that they're less than 24 hours away from showtime.

Joining the aforementioned trio this series are presenter Anita Rani, boxer Anthony Ogogo, weather expert Carol Kirkwood, singer Daniel O'Donnell, ex-Coronation Street favourite Georgia May Foote and Call the Midwife's Helen George.

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With the Strictly Come Dancing launch show just around the corner, it was time for a little trip to the studios to meet the lucky (or unlucky) stars taking to the ballroom this year. Jeremy Vine was busy on the radio so couldn't be there, but we still managed to wangle plenty of secrets out of the celebs...

1. Don't expect Peter Andre to be whipping his shirt off immediately.

"I reckon I'm going to last ages. I do. I mean, the girls look awesome – all of the girls look awesome. But the guys, you've got a professional runner, you've got a boxer… Iwan's going to be first. He looks good, you know."

2. Jamelia's daughters don't even recognise her anymore.

"You become obsessed with it. Literally, this weekend I was washing up and dancing. My daughters were like, 'Mummy, what are you doing?' and I was like, 'I'm not your mummy anymore.

It's time for a change on BBC Breakfast - Bill Turnbull is leaving in 2016 after 15 years on the show.

The broadcasting veteran explained his decision by saying he wants to spend more time with both his wife Sarah and his "neglected" bees.

Our @billtu is leaving #bbcbreakfast after 15 years next year @louiseminchin @stephbreakfast @sallynugent pic.twitter.com/3F4WD9QVkS

— BBC Breakfast (@BBCBreakfast) September 2, 2015

"I agreed to come North for two years and it went so well I agreed to do another two years," Turnbull told The Mirror.

"That is coming to an end - by that time I will have been doing the show for nearly 15 years, which is more than enough for me and the audience.

"So it is a good time to call it a day and do something else. It was a long-term decision," he added, saying that he has "no regrets".

Of his beloved bees,...

All the celebrities are confirmed for this year's Strictly Come Dancing, so now is time to get dressed to the nines.

The likes of Ainsley Harriott, Kellie Bright and Jamelia have posed for their first official pictures before this Saturday's launch event.

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Peter Andre looks ready to go all guns blazing in his red sequined shirt, while The Wanted's Jay McGuiness has gone peak Thor for his shoot.

Also taking part this year are presenter Jeremy Vine, former athlete Iwan Thomas and weather presenter Carol Kirkwood, among others.

Meanwhile, the BBC has also announced that the dancing competition will be taking place at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom halfway through the series once again.

Strictly Come Dancing's launch show airs this Saturday, September 5 at 7.15pm on BBC One.

We have had our first glimpse of the celebrities of Strictly Come Dancing 2015 all together.

A new video teases the launch show, which takes place on Saturday, September 5.

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Host Tess Daly teases: "The lights are on, the curtains are open, the floor is shining.

"One thing remains... who will dance with who?"

The launch show will be your first chance to see the celebrities dancing, and will reveal their pairings with the professional dancers.

This year sees Jeremy Vine, Ainsley Harriott, Kellie Bright, Georgia May Foote, Katie Derham, Carol Kirkwood, Peter Andre, Daniel O'Donnell, Anthony Ogogo, Jay McGuiness, Anita Rani, Jamelia, Helen George, Kirsty Gallacher and Iwan Thomas in the lineup.

It's also been confirmed Jess Glynne will perform during the first show.

Strictly Come Dancing's launch show airs on Saturday, September 5 at 7.15pm on BBC One.

Strictly Come Dancing is still months away, but the rumours about which celebrities could be taking part this year are really starting to heat up now - and they've been going since January. So it felt like a good time to start to put together all the speculation we've heard to see if we can figure out who'll be hitting the ballroom in the new series.

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With all the contestants now confirmed, check out the lineup below - and lament what could have been with the rumours that didn't become a reality. Oh well, there's always the Christmas special...

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Confirmed contestants

Jeremy Vine

King of the swingometer Jeremy became the first celebrity confirmed for Strictly on August 10.

The...

Kirsty Gallacher and Iwan Thomas are the final contestants to be announced for the new Strictly Come Dancing series.

The sporty pair were revealed on The One Show today (August 27) on BBC One.

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When asked if she had any dancing experience, Gallacher said: "Not since I was about ten. I used to do loads of ballet and tap… It is very new to a lot of us."

Thomas went on to say that he often likes to try his hand at breakdancing when attending stag-dos, but described himself as a 'dad dancer'.

He also said that his biggest challenge will be controlling himself and dealing with the pressure of the live shows.

Gallacher is best knows for presenting shows such as Gladiators, Sky Sports News and Kirsty's Home Videos, while athlete Thomas found fame as...

Call the Midwife actress Helen George is the 13th celebrity confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing.

The 31-year-old star - who plays Nurse Trixie Franklin in the acclaimed BBC One drama - was announced for the lineup at the Edinburgh TV Festival today (August 26) by Controller of BBC One Charlotte Moore.

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"I'm really excited to be joining Strictly," George enthused. "I know it's going to be a challenge and if I'm honest I'm slightly terrified, but I can't wait to get my tan and sequins on!"

She joins Jeremy Vine, Ainsley Harriott, Kellie Bright, Georgia May Foote, Katie Derham, Carol Kirkwood, Peter Andre, Daniel O'Donnell, Anthony Ogogo, Jay McGuiness, Anita Rani and Jamelia in the glittering lineup.

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Jamelia has become the 12th celebrity to be confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing.

The 'Superstar' singer and Loose Women panellist will attempt to prove her chops in the ballroom when the show returns this autumn.

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"My girls are huge fans of Strictly, but when I told them I was doing it they laughed as they know that dancing is not my forté!" Jamelia joked.

"The girls are amazing dancers though, so I definitely want to learn a new skill so that I'll be able to give them a run for their money - and end them teasing me once and for all!"

Jamelia's job on Strictly was announced by the BBC's director of television Danny Cohen ahead of the Edinburgh TV Festival.

She'll be battling it out for the Glitter Ball trophy with her fellow contestants Jeremy Vine,...

Anita Rani is the latest star to join Strictly Come Dancing.

The television and radio presenter is the 11th celebrity to join 2015's series, with the news being announced during tonight's The One Show.

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Rani said: "So many elements of Strictly terrify me but I shall try and think #BeyonceAlwaysOnBeat as I hit the dance floor.

"I'm so excited to indulge that fantasy and hopefully learn some mean moves in the process. Let's get our groove on!"

Rani has presented on shows such as Watchdog, Countryfile and The One Show.

Ready to give #Strictly some welly it's @BBCCountryfile and #theoneshow presenter @itsanitarani!

https://t.co/4rOCOvJBFH

— BBC Strictly (@bbcstrictly) August 24, 2015

She was also part of the BBC's Royal Wedding presenting team in 2011.

News of Rani's participation follows the announcement earlier today that former The Wanted member Jay McGuiness...

The Wanted's Jay McGuiness has only just been announced for Strictly Come Dancing but we won't have to wait long to find out who will be joining him.

The show's communications manager Chris McCluskey has revealed that the next star for this year's show will be unveiled tonight (August 24) on BBC One's The One Show.

Let's have another one! Next @bbcstrictly celeb will be confirmed Tonight on The One Show - from 7pm on @BBCOne http://t.co/TOv31XJAn4

— Chris McCluskey (@chris_maccc) August 24, 2015

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Alex Jones is joined by guest presenter Richard Blackwood on tonight's show, which airs for half an hour from 7pm. Sanjeev Bhaskar, Dan Snow and Anita Rani are on the sofa.

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And the latest star to join the Strictly Come Dancing line-up is... The Wanted's Jay McGuiness.

The boyband member is the tenth celebrity to join 2015's series, with Strictly's Twitter account confirming the news today.

Wanted: Another #Strictly celebrity! Please welcome @TheWanted's @JayMcGuiness!

https://t.co/03rscOl1vq

— BBC Strictly (@bbcstrictly) August 24, 2015

"My family are such huge Strictly fans, I know I've made them very happy by taking part - I can't wait to get started," said McGuiness.

"I love to dance but this is going to be so different from anything I have done before, I'm up for it!"

The Wanted released ten Top 10 singles and three albums together, disbanding last year to focus on solo projects.

The singer will be battling it out for the coveted Glitter Ball trophy with Jeremy Vine, Ainsley Harriott, Kellie Bright, Georgia May Foote, Katie Derham, Carol Kirkwood, Peter Andre, Daniel O'Donnell and Anthony Ogogo.

Peter Andre on Strictly Come Dancing has been a long time coming - the star has been asked to take part for the last three series.

The singer, who was confirmed for the BBC show earlier this week, told Free Radio that he's "incredibly excited and incredibly nervous".

Explaining how the producers "have been kind enough to ask [him] for the last three years", Andre admitted that he thought his window of opportunity had come and gone.

"I remember the last year when they asked, we couldn't do it because we still had the reality show and these sorts of things we were committed to, and you need a certain amount of hours a week to film, etc," he said.

"So I said to [manager] Claire, 'They're not gonna ask me next year, they won't'. I said, 'The show's too big now, it's become the biggest show on TV and they don't need to ask anyone,...

Anthony Ogogo has defended his decision to sign up for Strictly Come Dancing, saying that a shoulder injury is preventing him from boxing until "December at the earliest".

The sports star became the ninth celebrity to be announced for the BBC One show, and took to Twitter to explain his motivations.

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"Lots of people asking why I'm doing #Strictly this year," he tweeted. "In my last fight, I suffered a shoulder injury which required a small op.

"I am unable to box until December at the earliest. I cannot put through my shoulder so punching for 16 weeks is impossible. So this amazing opportunity has presented itself whilst I'm recovering from my shoulder operation.

"My choices were, sulk and sit on my backside whilst rehabbing my shoulder Or whilst I'm unable to box, make the most of this amazing opportunity.

Olympic boxer Anthony Ogogo is the latest celebrity to sign up for Strictly Come Dancing.

Our ninth celeb to hit the #Strictly dance floor is a knock-out! Introducing Olympic boxer @AnthonyOgogo.

https://t.co/cHM075jn7c

— BBC Strictly (@bbcstrictly) August 21, 2015

Ogogo - who's becoming something of a reality TV specialist having previously appeared in Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack and Splash - will attempt to prove his moves on the dancefloor when the new series kicks off next month.

"I've faced a lot of tough opposition in the past, but I've never faced anyone as tough as the Strictly judges before," Ogogo joked.

"My mum is a massive fan of the show, so I will be trying my hardest to make her proud."

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Strictly Come Dancing will waltz back onto our screens on Saturday, September 5.

This year's launch show, which sees the celebrities paired up with their professional partners, will have a train theme as the 'Strictly Express' does the locomotion down the red carpet.

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The launch show will also feature a first group performance from the celebrities and professionals, so we can get an idea of who is likely to set the dance floor alight and who has two left feet.

Jess Glynne will sing as well during the launch, a couple of weeks after the release of her debut album I Cry When I Laugh.

There will then be a gap between the launch show and the first judged dances, with the live shows' starting date not yet confirmed.

Daniel O'Donnell is the latest celebrity confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing.

The Irish singer is the eighth star to be announced for the new series of the Saturday night hit, which will return to BBC One in September.

O'Danny Boy! Welcome Irish international singing sensation #DanielODonnell to #Strictly.

https://t.co/B4Css1g4LG

— BBC Strictly (@bbcstrictly) August 20, 2015

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"I'm looking forward to enjoying it more than anything," he said during the announcement on Steve Wright's Radio 2 programme. "I'm a great fan of the show."

O'Donnell explained that he'd previously been approached for the Christmas specials but hadn't been able to commit - but now he has time to take part in the full series because he is taking a break from touring.