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The iconic Last Night of the Proms takes place tonight on BBC Two, with a two-part celebration starting at 7:05 pm. Katie Derham presents live coverage of the final concert of this year’s Proms, broadcast live from the Royal Albert Hall. The concert features performances by American soprano Angel Blue and pianist Stephen Hough, alongside […]

Last Night of the Proms...

The Magic of Mozart at the Proms, airing on BBC Four on Saturday, 7 September 2024, celebrates the genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the most celebrated composers in the classical music canon. The episode, presented by Katie Derham, features special guest Sheila Hancock and includes the Royal Albert Hall stage debut of Ensemble […]

BBC Proms: The Magic of Mozart at the Proms...

BBC Proms presents a special performance of Verdi’s Requiem, a masterpiece of classical music, conducted by Ryan Bancroft and featuring renowned soloists. Katie Derham hosts this celebration of Verdi’s iconic work, which was first performed 150 years ago and had its British premiere at the Royal Albert Hall. The BBC National Chorus of Wales, Crouch […]

BBC Proms: Verdi’s Requiem at the Proms...

BBC Proms 2024 presents a poignant and historic performance as Sir Mark Elder bids farewell to The Hallé. After a remarkable 25-year tenure as music director, Sir Mark takes to the stage of the Royal Albert Hall for his final performance in this role. Accompanied by presenter Katie Derham and a special guest, Sir Mark […]

Sir Mark Elder’s Farewell to The Hallé at the Proms...

BBC Four presents a brand new episode of Inside Classical, titled “Music Night from Alexandra Palace,” airing on Sunday, May 26, 2024. The episode celebrates the legendary BBC Radio concert series, Friday Night Is Music Night, with a special concert featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra and celebrated guests. Katie Derham hosts the evening, joined by […]

Inside Classical: Music Night from Alexandra Palace...

'Strictly Come Dancing' finalist Katie Derham has admitted that Anita Rani was the better dancer in the semi finals. The BBC Proms host, 45 was placed last on Saturday's (12.12.15) show but impressed the judges in the dance-off and has been given a shot at the Strictly title, over her pal and Countryfile star Anita who was booted out. Speaking about the Judges decision, Katie shared: ''We both danced our socks off but she had better socks than me that night. ''If Anita was here she'd be laughing alongside me. She and I have had the best time. We were in the dance-off...

'Strictly Come Dancing' finalist Katie Derham has admitted that Anita Rani was the better dancer in the semi finals. The BBC Proms host, 45 was placed last on Saturday's (12.12.15) show but impressed the judges in the dance-off and has been given a shot at the Strictly title, over her pal and Countryfile star Anita who was booted out. Speaking about the Judges decision, Katie shared: ''We both danced our socks off but she had better socks than me that night. ''If Anita was here she'd be laughing alongside me. She and I have had the best time. We were in the dance-off...

Anita Rani and Gleb Savchenko have been eliminated from 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The TV presenter and her professional dance partner left the competition after losing the dance-off on Sunday (13.12.15) to Katie Derham and Anton du Beke, who had placed last on Saturday's (12.12.15) show. Katie and Anton were awarded a lowly 24 for their Charleston and a 31 for their second dance, a waltz but managed to impress the judges during their dance-off. While Anita and Gleb were eliminated, the other contestants were celebrating after making it though to the final. Georgia May Foote's dance partner Giovanni Pernice tweeted:...

Anita Rani and Gleb Savchenko have been eliminated from 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The TV presenter and her professional dance partner left the competition after losing the dance-off on Sunday (13.12.15) to Katie Derham and Anton du Beke, who had placed last on Saturday's (12.12.15) show. Katie and Anton were awarded a lowly 24 for their Charleston and a 31 for their second dance, a waltz but managed to impress the judges during their dance-off. While Anita and Gleb were eliminated, the other contestants were celebrating after making it though to the final. Georgia May Foote's dance partner Giovanni Pernice tweeted:...

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, 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...

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:...

Kellie Bright and Kevin Clifton tied for first place on Saturday's (24.10.15) 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The 'EastEnders' actress and her professional partner were awarded 35 points from the judges for their jive to 'One Way or Another', the same score Helen George and Aljaz Skorjanec received for their quickstep to 'You Can't Hurry Love'. The contestants will find out if they have done enough to stay in the competition on Sunday's (25.10.15) results show. Meanwhile, Anton du Beke and Katie Derham found themselves in second last place on 'Strictly', just one week after topping the leaderboard. The professional dancer and...

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?...

Strictly Come Dancing''s Katie Derham topped the leaderboard last weekend with her graceful Vienesse Waltz with professional dance partner Anton du Beke.

The 45-year-old TV newscaster has since reasoned that "some dances just suit us better than others" in her Strictly diary for The Telegraph.

"There's no question that some dances just suit us better than others. Look at Jamelia's Charleston last weekend - an absolute knockout," she wrote.

"On the other hand, Jay came in for a real drubbing for his quickstep, and I know from experience how rotten you feel when you know you could have done better."

Jay McGuiness scored the first 10 in the show with his jive earlier in the series, but last weekend failed to live up to expectations with his mistake-riddled quickstep.

But Derham revealed she has full faith in the Wanted singer, enthusing: "If you're reading this Jay, I don't think...

Kellie Bright and Kevin Clifton tied for first place on Saturday's (24.10.15) 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The 'EastEnders' actress and her professional partner were awarded 35 points from the judges for their jive to 'One Way or Another', the same score Helen George and Aljaz Skorjanec received for their quickstep to 'You Can't Hurry Love'. The contestants will find out if they have done enough to stay in the competition on Sunday's (25.10.15) results show. Meanwhile, Anton du Beke and Katie Derham found themselves in second last place on 'Strictly', just one week after topping the leaderboard. The professional dancer and...

Craig Revel Horwood says Katie Derham could be voted off 'Strictly Come Dancing' if Anton du Beke doesn't up his game. The 50-year-old choreographer and judge of the celebrity dance contest has claimed the BBC Proms host could be the next star to leave the competition if her professional partner Anton doesn't improve their routines. He said: ''Katie is fantastic - but Anton's got a problem, because he just isn't giving her the right material and he's wasting an opportunity.'' Anton has always been one of the most loved professionals on the show but has been paired with less capable dancers such as...

Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood has hit out at Anton du Beke, saying that he is "wasting an opportunity" with dance partner Katie Derham.

The judge told Woman Magazine that he thinks du Beke is holding Derham back by not giving her the right material.

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

Craig said: "Katie is fantastic - but Anton's got a problem, because he just isn't giving her the right material and he's wasting an opportunity.

"The pro dancers aren't invincible, but they sometimes think they are. Anton's not used to being criticised, and he was rather deflated when we told him off for his cha-cha-cha routine."

He added: "He's known as the comedy man so to see him enter the competition for real is new — and that does put the pressure on him. He needs to rise to the occasion...

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...

Daniel O'Donnell has become the third star to be voted off 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The Irish crooner and his professional partner Kristina Rihanoff are the latest pair to leave the BBC One dance show after failing to impress with their American Smooth to Frank Sinatra's 'Fly Me To The Moon'. Daniel and Kristina lost the dance off to Kirsty Gallacher and Brendan Cole on Sunday (18.10.15). Anthony Ogogo and Iwan Thomas have already been eliminated. Meanwhile, Anton du Beke and Katie Derham topped the leaderboard after wowing the judges on Saturday (17.10.15) with their Viennese Waltz to Elvis Presley's 'If...

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...

Anton du Beke and Katie Derham have topped the leaderboard on 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The professional dancer and the newsreader wowed the judges on the BBC dance show on Saturday (17.10.15) with their Viennese Waltz to Elvis Presley's 'If I Can Dream'. After being slated during Movie Week last week and receiving a total score of just 20, the pair were thrilled to get 33 from the panel for their performance on Saturday. With three eights Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood and a nine from Darcey Bussell, the pair took the top spot, the first time...

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...

Strictly Come Dancing star Katie Derham has admitted that she thinks the judges were "harsh" on her during Movie Week.

Derham and her partner Anton Du Beke danced a cha cha cha but picked up a score of just 20 from the judges, who dubbed it "disappointing" and compared it to a "bad internet connection".

"Saturday night on Strictly Come Dancing was more than a bit tense," Derham wrote in her diary for the Daily Telegraph.

"My first experience of a Craig tongue lashing, of disappointed looks from Darcey, of shaking heads from Bruno and Len... it's not something I hope to repeat.

"Anton and I had had another highly entertaining week of rehearsals, and though I always suspected that the cha cha cha wasn't going to be my finest hour, I think we were both rather disappointed by how harshly we were judged."

But Derham explained that she "wasn't surprised...

Daniel O'Donnell has become the third star to be voted off 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The Irish crooner and his professional partner Kristina Rihanoff are the latest pair to leave the BBC One dance show after failing to impress with their American Smooth to Frank Sinatra's 'Fly Me To The Moon'. Daniel and Kristina lost the dance off to Kirsty Gallacher and Brendan Cole on Sunday (18.10.15). Anthony Ogogo and Iwan Thomas have already been eliminated. Meanwhile, Anton du Beke and Katie Derham topped the leaderboard after wowing the judges on Saturday (17.10.15) with their Viennese Waltz to Elvis Presley's 'If...

Anton du Beke and Katie Derham have topped the leaderboard on 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The professional dancer and the newsreader wowed the judges on the BBC dance show on Saturday (17.10.15) with their Viennese Waltz to Elvis Presley's 'If I Can Dream'. After being slated during Movie Week last week and receiving a total score of just 20, the pair were thrilled to get 33 from the panel for their performance on Saturday. With three eights Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood and a nine from Darcey Bussell, the pair took the top spot, the first time...

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,...

Iwan Thomas became the first crestfallen celebrity contestant to exit Strictly Come Dancing last weekend along with professional dance partner Orla Jordan.

The 42-year-old Olympic athlete told Digital Spy that he would have liked "nicer" comments from some of the stricter judges, because while he admits he's not a natural dancer, he put his all into his performances.

"To put so much hard work into something and then you get - I won't say the word slated but you know when you get remarks that you think are slightly unfair then it's quite hard to take," he recalled of the comments made by judges Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli.

"Look, I know I'm not a good dancer, but I think it would have been nicer to hear something along the lines of, 'I know you're clearly not a good dancer but respect to you for throwing everything into that dance'.

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...

It's Round 2 of Week 1 as the other half of the celebrity dancers took to the stage tonight (September 26) after the first six performed last night.

Digital Spy has ben keeping a close eye on the goings-on and has rounded up the comments and scores from the judges.

1. Jay McGuiness & Aliona Vilani dancing the cha cha cha: 5-8-7-7 = 27

Bruno: "Oh, Jay, I'm 'Glad You Came', because you have the potential to be a great hit on the dancefloor."

Craig: "It was all very neat and very tidy - the only thing I could say that would add something to that is showmanship. I just felt like you weren't really living the experience."

2. Kirsty Gallacher & Brendan Cole dancing the waltz: 4-5-6-5 = 20

Bruno: "Your feet were all over the place, I'm sure you can do better."

Len: "I can well imagine the nerves they've all gone through, and you've got to control those nerves.

Strictly Come Dancing's live shows kicked off with a bang last night, but there are still nine celebrities nervously waiting to perform. Who'll show that they're one to watch... and who'll be one that we can't bear to watch?

We're excited to find out, so join us from 6.15pm when the show begins as we bring you all the action from the Strictly ballroom.

19:43But that's it for this weekend of Strictly action! Thanks for joining us - and remember to leave your comments so we know what you make of the celebs so far... Bye!

19:43But of course that leaderboard could change next week, as these scores will be added to those scores - and then someone will go home. Cripes!

19:42Right, so top of the leaderboard at the moment is Peter with 30, followed by Helen at 29. But Carol is at the bottom with 16. We Love You,...

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.

Anton du Beke won't quit 'Strictly Come Dancing' before Brendan Cole. The pair have both been on the ballroom show since the first series 13 years ago, and always take time each series to congratulate one another on their longevity. Anton said: ''I'm not going anywhere. I won't be outdone by Brendan. ''Before each series, we share a moment backstage and say, 'Well done old sausage. Good luck!''' Despite his many years on the show, Anton has never seen himself and his partner land a perfect score and isn't expecting to do so with partner Katie Derham this year either after judge Craig Revel...

From the live grand finale of Celebrity Big Brother to Strictly Come Dancing's first live show of 2015, here are Digital Spy's top TV picks over the next seven days.

Monday: Girls Can Code, 9pm on BBC Three

In a bid to inspire more girls to take up computer coding, this BBC Three two-part series combines the science of Tomorrow's World with the competitive chaos of The Apprentice. Five young women more accustomed to selfie snapping than website servers take on the male-dominated digital world.

BBC Radio 1 presenter Alice Levine (best known for Big Brother's Bit on the Side) hosts as the girls attempt to pitch their prototypes to the UK tech industry. No doubt leaving us viewers feeling old, but engrossed.

Tuesday: The Naked Choir with Gareth Malone, 9pm on BBC Two

He's already formed singing groups out of military wives, random celebrities and kids, and now he's looking...

Anton du Beke won't quit 'Strictly Come Dancing' before Brendan Cole. The pair have both been on the ballroom show since the first series 13 years ago, and always take time each series to congratulate one another on their longevity. Anton said: ''I'm not going anywhere. I won't be outdone by Brendan. ''Before each series, we share a moment backstage and say, 'Well done old sausage. Good luck!''' Despite his many years on the show, Anton has never seen himself and his partner land a perfect score and isn't expecting to do so with partner Katie Derham this year either after judge Craig Revel...

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

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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.

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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.

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,...