December 11th, 2011 by Lisa McGarry.
Strictly Come Dancing really is on a roll.
We were sure that despite it leading the Saturday night ratings for most of it’s series so far, the show would dip below The X Factor last night, given that the ITV show was in it’s final weekend and there was an overlap between the two episodes.
However, we hold our hands up and admit we were wrong. Once again the BBC dance extravaganza drew in record ratings of 10.96m – 44.2% audience share – in comparison to X Factor’s 10.6m.
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December 10th, 2011 by Lisa McGarry.
Arlene Phillips has given her expert opinion on Dermot O’Leary’s dance routines over the last few X Factor live shows.
What started out as a bit of a joke, turned into a tradition and on tonight’s final in Wembley, the hunky presenter emerged onstage to give a London themed dance routine, with a whole troupe of sexy dancers. We have the video here if you missed it.
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October 14th, 2011 by Lisa McGarry.
Brucie is sure to make everyone’s Saturday knight this weekend as he makes his debut as Sir Bruce Forsyth after being knighted by the Queen’s earlier this week.
The famous pensioner will take to the stage to host Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday and speaking about his new title, Bruno Tonioli told Buzz magazine:
‘It makes us feel like we’re mixing with Royalty!’
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September 25th, 2011 by Anna Howell.
With less than a week to go before the glitz and glamour of Strictly Come Dancing bounces back on to our screens, it would seem that the wholesome family show’s halo has slipped somewhat amidst claims of betting on the part of the production crew.
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September 20th, 2011 by Sarah.
It’s been reported today that BBC Worldwide is to sue an Italian TV channel for launching a “pornographic” version of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
The BBC’s commercial department has consulted with lawyers over claims that Mediaset – a network owned by Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi – has “ripped off” the format of the BBC1 celebrity dancing contest.
A fully licensed version of the series, which operates under the international title ‘Dancing with the Stars’, has aired on Italian channel Rai for the past six years, but the new show – entitled ‘Baila!’ and scheduled to go out on Canale 5 – is based on South American format ‘Bailando Por Un Sueno’.
Both Rai and the BBC have launched a joint legal action against Mediaset in a court in Rome, as well as threatening a similar suit against the “pornographic” South American version, which saw one model perform a routine topless and simulate sex with her partner… Read more & comment »
September 19th, 2011 by Lisa McGarry.
Craig Revel-Horwood has claimed that Strictly Come Dancing will have an ‘advantage’ this year, as Simon Cowell’s departure from The X Factor may hurt their ratings.
The two reality TV shows go head to head on Saturday night’s each autumn, but Strictly traditionally under-performs in the ratings battle, as it loses out to X Factor’s sensationalism and spin.
However, nasty judge Craig thinks things may be different in 2011, as the entire panel lineup has changed on the ITV show, which may help his series to gain a foothold and win over some previously uninterested viewers.
He said:
“Simon leaving ‘The X Factor’ will put a dampener on it. Who’s going to replace him? It will potentially give us an advantage.”
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September 8th, 2011 by Anna Howell.
Strictly fever has well and truly hit Great Britain, and it seems its not just us viewing public who are chomping at the bit to get started, the competition between the contestants is under way too!
Since the release of the official line up earlier this week, the media has been full of game plans, tactics and tricks, and it seems that The One Show’s Alex Jones is no exception!
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August 31st, 2011 by Anna Howell.
Its getting to be that time of year again folks, where we all refresh google a million times a second to see which celeb has been lined up for which reality show, and it seems even the judges are getting in on it this year too!
Craig Revel Horwood has revealed his Strictly Come Dancing wish list contestant – Edwina Currie!
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August 16th, 2011 by Anna Howell.
We watched them fall in love week after week of dancing with each other, and now it seems that Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvinstevare planning to take the next step in their relationship, and move in together!
It unfolded like a fairytale before our very eyes, and made their mesmerising dancing, which saw them win the show, so much more enjoyable and hypnotic, but critics were very pessimistic over the future of Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvinstev.
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July 29th, 2011 by Sarah.
Strictly Come Dancing star Bruce Forsyth is reportedly “sick of hearing” his own catchphrases!
The 83-year-old presenter has revealed that he gets bored of hearing his trademark phrases, such as “didn’t he do well” and “nice to see you, to see you nice”, shouted at him when he is out.
Speaking to Rob Brydon in an interview to air on BBC Two on August 5, Bruce said, “You can get a bit fed up with it.
“Especially when you go past a building site and get, ‘Good game, good game!’
“I went to the FA Cup Final and if I heard ‘Good game’ once, I heard it a thousand times.”
However, Bruce added that he doesn’t regret his association with the catchphrases… Read more & comment »
