Strictly Come Dancing: week one – live
As this year’s ballroom contest went live for the first time, an epic show saw JB Gill waltz to the top of the leaderboard, Chris McCausland perform cha cha miracles, Paul Merson tuck into a Vindaloo and Toyah Willcox get thoroughly tangoed.
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Paul Merson dancing the American Smooth to Vindaloo by Fat Les - not the outcome of a game of Consequences, but an actual thing that happened on Strictly Come Dancing. The producers are certainly working overtime to make us forget about The Thing That Must Not Be Mentioned (the bullying inquiry hanging over this series).
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And comedian Chris, who is the show's first-ever blind contestant, was a stand-out star of the night as he performed an impressive Cha Cha to The Beatles' classic Twist and Shout with his professional dance partner Dianne Buswell. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing viewers spot 'controversial' audience member as Zara McDermott returns
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This year’s contestants faced their first Strictly Come Dancing live show – and for the most part, came away victorious. Paul and Karen’s American smooth to Vindaloo was a dance for the ages. Toyah and Neil’s tango was also iconic but for slightly different reasons.
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BBC Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard week 1 – Who is at the top of the leaderboard?
The first Strictly Come Dancing live show took place this week after a spectacular launch. But with comedian Chris McCausland impressing fans with a stunning cha cha, it's all to play for as we ...
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BBC Strictly Come Dancing results for week 1 - what a show!
From Chris McCausland's Cha Cha to Love Islander Tasha Ghouri's rendition of Sabrina Carpenter, there was something for everyone.
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Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas surprised viewers when she kissed Motsi Mabuse on the first live show of the 2024 ...