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Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One this night for week 5 of the competitors amid a rollercoaster few days on and off the display for the present, with Nick Knowles being the newest star to say goodbye.
Final week noticed former Love Island star Tasha Ghouri awarded the primary 10s of the collection thus far impressing the judges together with her Coachella themed Charleston to “Unhealthy” by Anne-Marie and Shania Twain which noticed three out of the 4 judges award her a ten (Craig Revel Horwood, in fact, gave her a 9).
Final Saturday’s episode was not with out controversy although. In direction of the top of the present, the celebrities and their skilled companions gathered within the “Clauditorium” – the upstairs space the place host Claudia Winkleman chats to the contestants in between performances – earlier than the voting strains opened, simply as they do each week.
This time, although, dancer Katya Jones was captured on digital camera as she appeared to maneuver opera singer Wynne Evans’s hand off her midriff and onto her hip. Earlier within the programme, she appeared to reject a excessive 5 from her associate. Seeing these two incidents in fast succession moved viewers to start out speculating about whether or not Jones was feeling uneasy. Social media was quickly awash with feedback from Strictly followers: “One thing is off,” one Twitter/X viewer claimed, whereas others described the interplay as “uncomfortable”.
The pair shortly moved to close down the hearsay mill, sharing an Instagram video during which they mentioned they had been “simply messing round”. In his publish, Evans wrote the excessive fives had been a “working joke” between them. Jones, a Strictly veteran of eight years, later doubled down with one other video on Sunday, describing the row as “fairly absurd” and asking followers to focus their consideration on Evans’s “wonderful” progress within the competitors.
There isn’t a theme for this weeks present so count on an eclectic mixture of songs and performances with the tunes already being introduced by the BBC.
Strictly star declares cut up from spouse after 9 years of marriage
The 38-year-old TV presenter and actor shared the “troublesome” information in a publish on-line on Thursday, revealing that the pair had separated earlier within the 12 months.
He wrote: “Hello guys. Portia and I are unhappy to announce that we separated earlier this 12 months. We’re so grateful for all of the love you’ve shared with us each over time.”
“And we need to thanks prematurely for respecting our privateness as we navigated this troublesome transition. We shall be making no additional remark. Be sort, at all times.”
Greg Evans19 October 2024 17:00
JB Gill has already completed this week’s dance professional claims
Strictly professional Ola Jordan has spoken on her previous experiences with JLS singer JB Gill, having beforehand partnered with him for a one off Christmas particular in 2012.
Gill has been partnered with returning Welsh dancer Amy Dowden and the 2 have impressed thus far and this week shall be dancing the Jive to the Outkast traditional “Hey Ya.”
Gill has really completed this dance earlier than with him and Jordan triumphing with their efficiency of the Jive again in 2012. Chatting with the Birmingham Mail, Jordan mentioned: “I’m wanting ahead to seeing JB and Amy. It’s humorous as a result of they haven’t talked about that JB really did a Strictly Christmas particular, so he has already completed a Jive.”
“He did it with me again in 2012 and he was excellent after I was educating him, so I’m wanting ahead to seeing what he does in his Jive this weekend,” the 42-year-old mentioned.
Greg Evans19 October 2024 16:30
Nick Knowles receives sympathy from viewers after being eradicated
DIY SOS host Nick Knowles was eradicated from the competitors final week after fighting accidents all through his time on the present.
Knowles and his professional associate Luba Mushtuk had been within the dance off in opposition to singer Shayne Ward and his associate Nancy Xu.
Knowles had been absent for the earlier week after sustaining a shoulder damage. Ward and Xu carried out a Cha Cha to “Ain’t No Love (Ain’t No Use)” by Sub Sub feat Melanie Williams, whereas Knowles and Mushtuk danced a Charleston to “Rain on the Roof” from the movie Paddington 2.
Finally, it was Knowles who was eradicated from the competitors, with all 4 judges agreeing that Ward would make it by means of to the subsequent spherical.
Viewers reacted to the elimination on X/Twitter, with many expressing sympathy for Knowles following his damage final week.
“Positively the precise outcome. Shayne Ward ought to by no means have been within the dance-off. Nick Knowles did nicely regardless of his accidents although,” one individual wrote.
“Poor Nick,” commented one other. “I wouldn’t have bothered coming again.”
“Truthfully I’m relieved Nick goes bc he must get better from his damage and I’m fairly certain he would’ve needed to drop out anyway within the subsequent few weeks,” another person wrote.
Greg Evans19 October 2024 16:00
Chris McCausland hits again at Lord Sugar over ‘gimmick’ feedback
Head choose Shirley Ballas was misplaced for phrases on the finish of the comic’s efficiency. “I can’t even think about the way you managed to do this so flawlessly when you’ll be able to’t see,” she mentioned.
Nevertheless, Sugar appeared lower than impressed as he posted a scathing critique of Saturday’s performances on X/Twitter.
“I don’t know when Strictly Come Dancing are going to expire of contestant gimmicks,” he wrote. “I might not be stunned if they’d a AI mechanical robotic subsequent 12 months.”
Followers interpreted the assault to be aimed toward McCausland, as one wrote, “Gimmicks? Says the person who actually simply factors a finger. I hope Chris wins.”
However McCausland waded into the dialog to defend himself as he hit again, “I’m sorry my gimmick offends you oh mighty Lord. #YoureTired.”
Greg Evans19 October 2024 15:30
Tasha Ghouri deserved Strictly Come Dancing’s first 10s of 2024 – however don’t write off the underdogs but
Former Love Island star has impressed the judges each time she’s stepped on the dancefloor and her Coachella themed Charleston to “Unhealthy” by Anne-Marie and Shania Twain left three of them reaching for his or her 10 paddles.
However scoring the primary 10s of the collection is much from a assure {that a} movie star will get their palms on the Glitterball trophy. And for the final two years, the individual to take action hasn’t even made it to the ultimate.
Comic Eddie Kadi and professional associate Karen Hauer landed the primary 10 of Strictly 2023 for his or her Males In Black themed Film Week dance, solely to go away the competitors three weeks later.
In 2022, Tyler West and Dianne Buswell scored two 10s in Film Week however missed out on the ultimate. That collection was received by wildlife presenter Hamza Yassin, whose Strictly journey noticed him go from being one of many least identified celebrities on the decision sheet to one of many present’s most beloved stars.
Rachel McGrath explains why Ghouri’s spectacular achievement isn’t assured to see her win the competitors.
Greg Evans19 October 2024 15:00
Strictly professional makes admission about ‘foolish inside joke’ after Wynne Evans hand fiasco
Regardless of Jones calling the fiasco “nonsense” and “absurd”, Evans nonetheless discovered himself receiving criticism, main the professional to defend the star on companion present It Takes Two on Monday (16 October).
Jones mentioned that she “can’t bear” seeing Evans in misery over the scenario, calling the interactions nothing greater than an “inside joke”. Nevertheless, Jones admitted the joke was “foolish” and “dangerous”.
After Evans mentioned he can see why viewers “might have misinterpreted” his hand placement, his skilled associate continued: “The concept it made me really feel uncomfortable or offended in any manner is complete nonsense, and people who have doubts, you guys have gotten it fallacious. So hopefully this would be the finish of it, and also you simply hold making me smile.
“I can’t sit right here watching this man being portrayed as somebody he’s not. Actually, it couldn’t be additional away from the reality. So I’ve to make this totally clear that this complete incident, with the hand and the excessive 5 on Saturday night time, was an inside joke between Wynne and I.
She then said: “Was it a foolish joke? Sure, was it a nasty joke? Sure.”
Greg Evans19 October 2024 14:30
Wynne Evans ‘heartbroken’ by response at hand interplay with Katya Jones
“I’m completely heartbroken by the issues which have been written about me within the final day,” he informed BBC Radio Wales on 14 October. “It’s not good to reside in that point, however principally Katya and I are actually, actually shut and we’re actually good buddies, and on Saturday night time we made a silly joke.”
He defined,“It was a silly joke that went fallacious, okay, we thought it was humorous. It wasn’t humorous. It has been completely misinterpreted.”
Referring to social media response on-line, during which each clips have since gone viral, Evans mentioned: “Every part’s on Katya’s socials. She’s talked about it. She’s defined that it was a joke. She wasn’t offended within the least. She doesn’t really feel uncomfortable.”
Greg Evans19 October 2024 14:00
Chris McCausland praises Strictly singer’s rendition of Liverpool anthem
Liverpool footbal membership fan Chris McCausland has praised Strictly singer Tommy Blaize after he shared a snippet of tonight’s efficiency of “You’ll By no means Stroll Alone” the anthem of the Mersyside crew.
Blaize, who can be a supporter of The Reds, wrote on X/Twitter: “Each occasionally I get to sing one very near my coronary heart.” He accompanied the publish with a video of him singing the music whereas carrying a Liverpool shirt.
In response, McCausland mentioned: “And this simply makes it much more particular for me. Tommy Knox it out of the park each time he sings, I simply hope I can do the identical with the dancing bit.“
And this simply makes it much more particular for me. Tommy Knox it out of the park each time he sings, I simply hope I can do the identical with the dancing bit. #YNWA #Strictly https://t.co/WxjbtOFyfz
— Chris McCausland – New tour on sale now! 🎫 (@chrismccausland) October 19, 2024
Greg Evans19 October 2024 13:30
Strictly Come Dancing reveals songs and dances for week 5
This Saturday night time’s present doesn’t have a theme so viewers can count on a large however eclectic number of dances, together with Paul Merson dancing a Samba to Rose Royce’s “Automotive Wash” and Pete Wicks dancing a Rumba to Oasis’s “Don’t Look Again in Anger”. This week’s dances embody two Sambas and two Quicksteps, plus a pair’s alternative routine for Montell Douglas and her professional associate Johannes Radebe.
Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell will dance a Waltz to “You’ll By no means Stroll Alone” by Gerry and the Pacemakers, whereas Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola will dance a Samba to “Do It Do It Once more” by Rafaella Carrà.
Discover the complete listing of songs and dances for week 5 under: Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe will dance a Couple’s Option to “Skeleton Transfer” by KG and Zanda Zakuza
Punam Krishan and Gorka Márquez will dance a Viennese Waltz to “She’s At all times A Girl To Me” by Billy Joel
Sam Quek and Nikita Kuzmin will dance a Quickstep to “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield
Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola will dance a Samba to “Do It Do It Once more” by Rafaella Carrà
Tasha Ghouri and Aljaž Škorjanec will dance a Tango to “Canine Days Are Over” by Florence + The Machine Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell will dance a Waltz to “You’ll By no means Stroll Alone” by Gerry and the Pacemakers
Jamie Borthwick and Michelle Tsiakkas will dance a Pasodoble to “Malagueña” by Ernesto Lecuona JB Gill and Amy Dowden will dance a Jive to “Hey Ya!” by Outkast
Paul Merson and Karen Hauer will dance a Samba to “Automotive Wash” by Rose Royce
Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystał will dance a Rumba to “Don’t Look Again In Anger” by Oasis
Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu will dance an American Easy to “Get Right here” by Sam Smith Wynne Evans and Katya Jones will dance a Quickstep to “Mr Blue Sky” by Electrical Mild Orchestra
Greg Evans19 October 2024 12:55
