Official Strictly Come Dancing Annual 2023

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Who will steal the limelight? Everyone wants to secure their place in next week’s semi-final, so expect show-stopping performances and a magical night of dance on Saturday 2 December from 7.25pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Strictly Voting Text voting cannot be offered for Strictly Come Dancing due to the relatively short periods in which the vote is open and during which the result needs to be provided and verified. There is the risk of potential delays within the mobile networks at busy times which could result in text votes not being received within the period the vote is open. With a phone call, if the exchange is busy you will hear an engaged tone, however with text/SMS you would not know if there is any late delivery of your vote (causing it to not be registered). There are no such potential network delays with MSDCs other than busy tones at local exchange level with heavy traffic. Zara McDermott - a broadcaster and content creator who's taking a "leap of faith" and pushing herself out of her comfort zone It's always sad to say goodbye to our fabulous Strictly couples after the dreaded dance off. Here's who's gone home so far:

There are a number of contingencies which could occur during or before each show, as with any other live television programme. Contingencies cover withdrawal of any celebrity, professional dancer or judge for health reasons or other unforeseen circumstances or outside the control of the BBC. The remedial actions may include, but not be limited to, changing the format of the show, including, removing, substituting or adding acts and/or judges; and cancelling, suspending or altering voting or one of the voting methods at any time. In the event of any celebrity leaving the competition, the BBC will decide on contingency plans as it deems necessary and appropriate to the circumstances. Janette's wealth of experience on the dance floor has made her a popular figure amongst contestants and viewers alike and she is ready once more to offer engaging interviews with this series’ celebrities and professional dancers. Football legend Tony Adams was the eleventh celebrity announced to be taking part in this year's competition and he is dancing with Katya Jones. Tony withdrew from the competition on November 13 after finding himself in the dance-off. Calls to the long (11-digit) number from landlines and mobiles cost 15p plus your network’s access charge. To vote from your mobile in the UK, please call the short (7-digit) number announced for your chosen couple. Calls from mobiles to the short (7-digit) number cost 15p per vote and should cost less than calling the long (11-digit) number from your mobile so please, if you can, dial the short (7-digit) number from your mobile. You cannot text and you cannot dial the short (7-digit) number from a landline. Like all the big shows, Strictly Come Dancing uses a voting system where at least the first eight digits of the phone numbers are the same for all couples, with only the last few digits of the phone number changing depending on who you want to vote for.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Bobby Brazier's heartbreaking two-word message to mum Jade Goody

They really are the best in the business and we can’t wait to see what they bring to the Strictly ballroom for our twentieth fabulous series." As the telephone network only uses the first eight digits in a telephone number to route calls to the voting system, it is impossible for calls for different couples to be treated differently. Vote lines are opened and closed at the times specified on the programme. Please do not call before the lines open or after the lines have closed as your vote will not be counted. Please be aware voting times may change. Onto the dancefloor itself and viewers can look forward to seeing some of the most talented Latin and Ballroom professional dancers from all across the globe as Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima, Amy Dowden, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Giovanni Pernice, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakkas and Vito Coppola all take to the floor once more, promising viewers an abundance of spectacular routines.

Paralympian Ellie Simmonds was the sixth celebrity announced in this year's series and she is dancing with Nikita Kuzmin, she also became the sixth celebrity to leave the show. World Champion Latin dancer Katya Jones was born in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. Competing for England, she became World Professional Latin Showdance Champion, three-time World Amateur Latin Champion, and four-time undefeated British National Professional Champion. Katya is also a Strictly Come Dancing champion, having won the series with Joe McFadden in her second year on the show. Some of her other Strictly students include Ed Balls, Nicola Adams, Adam Peaty and most recently footballing legend Tony Adams. You have the right to ask that we transfer the personal data to you or to another organisation, in certain circumstances.

Gorka Marquez began dancing at the age of 12. He represented Spain in the World Latin Championships in 2010 and reached the semi-finals of the 2012 WDSF World Cup. After touring the world with dance show Burn the Floor, Gorka joined Strictly in 2016 and has danced in three finals, with Alexandra Burke in 2017, Maisie Smith in 2020 and most recently with Helen Skelton in 2022. Once you have created a BBC account you are then ready to go. You are advised to sign in to your BBC account before the vote opens. The BBC will retain your personal data for a period of two (2) years for auditing and compliance purposes after which it will be deleted. Southampton born Kai Widdrington was set to follow in his dad’s footsteps by becoming a professional footballer but aged 9 he decided to take up dancing instead. By the age of 14, he became World Junior Latin champion. Kai joined the professional dancer line-up of Strictly in 2021 and his first celebrity partner was TV presenter AJ Odudu. The pair danced all the way to the Strictly final, but sadly had to pull out due to an injury. Last series, Kai was partnered with Kaye Adams and also went on to be crowned Strictly Christmas champion alongside his Christmas partner actress Alexandra Mardell.

You have the right to request that we rectify any inaccurate or incomplete personal data that we hold about you.At the end of July 2022, it was revealed pro rehearsals had officially begun, with the cast sharing selfies from the dance studios – meaning the countdown was officially on. Strictly Come Dancing 2022 cast: Which celebrities have been confirmed for this year's series?