Opinion
Strictly Come Dancing 2024, review: Chris McCausland injects fun into a random first live show
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).
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.
BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans say 'he's having us on' as they spot 'star' in first live show
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
Strictly Come Dancing, first live show: ‘extraordinary’ Chris McCausland gets standing ovation
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.
Amy Dowden tops judges’ leaderboard on Strictly Come Dancing return
The Welsh dancer missed out on having a celebrity partner last year because she was receiving treatment for breast cancer.
Strictly Come Dancing live: Week one dances in full swing as Amy Dowden returns after cancer treatment
Week one dances in full swing as Amy Dowden returns after cancer treatment - The pressure is on as celebrity contestants perform live for the first time this season
LIVE
Strictly Come Dancing LIVE: Celebs take to the dance floor for the first time
It's business time, as the stars will have to perform their first dances in front of a live studio audience, and under the watchful eye of the four judges.
Strictly Come Dancing fans 'know' who'll leave first - and it's 'not Paul Merson'
Strictly Come Dancing 2024 viewers have 'worked out' the likely celebrity who will leave first next week on the BBC series, ...
Strictly Come Dancing live: Week one dances in full swing as Paul Merson takes on football anthem Vindaloo
Week one dances in full swing as Paul Merson takes on football anthem Vindaloo - The pressure is on as celebrity contestants ...
Irish Daily Mirror1h
Strictly Come Dancing fans say Paul Merson 'not happy' as he's 'stitched up' by show
Strictly Come Dancing fans claimed to have spotted a clue Paul Merson wasn't impressed with his score after seeming annoyed ...
Strictly Come Dancing star declares 'we're getting married' in sudden announcement
Strictly Come Dancing star Montell Douglas joked she is marrying her professional dance partner as the pair prepared to take ...
BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Jamie Borthwick hints health condition is already affecting his chances in comeptition
Strictly Come Dancing's Jamie Borthwick has hinted a health condition is already affecting his chances in the competition ...
BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans 'shaking' at 'kiss' as they get missing 'same-sex pairing'
Strictly Come Dancing fans said they were 'shaking' as they got the 'same-sex pairing' they were missing in this year's ...
Daily Record22h
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 ...
Strictly Come Dancing: Shirley Ballas kisses Motsi Mabuse during first live show of 2024
Shirley Ballas kisses Motsi Mabuse during first live show of 2024 - ‘I’m shaking at all this gayness,’ one viewer joked ...