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Strictly Come Dancing is heading to Hollywood for its Movie Week special on Saturday, and the songs and dances have been revealed.
The remaining 14 couples will take to the floor with eclectic range of performances, in a bid to avoid the dreaded dance-off.
Last week, Les Dennis and Nancy Zu were the first pair to be eliminated, after finishing at the bottom of the leaderboard with their Samba.
Strictly fans will be treated with a sensational Barbie-inspired group routine during Sunday’s results show.
So, as Strictly Come Dancing fans could down to Movie Week, MailOnline has the full run-down of the songs and dances each couple will perform…
What are the Movie Week songs and dances?
After ending up in the dance-off last week, Nikita Kanda will hope to bounce back, and will dance a Jive to Kids In America from the 1995 hit Clueless.
Layton Williams is set to perform a Viennese Waltz to There Are Worse Things I Could Do from Grease with Nikita Kuzmin, after the pair topped the leaderboard last week with an energetic Quickstep.
Angela Rippon and Kai Widdrington will transform into the Von Trapps to dance a Quickstep to Do-Re-Mi from The Sound Of Music.
Amanda Abbington and Giovanni Pernice are hoping to impress with a Rumba to Out of Reach from Bridget Jones, while Adam Thomas and Luba Mushtuk will perform a Jive to Take On Me from The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Grab the popcorn! Strictly heads to Hollywood for Movie Week on Saturday, with Angela Rippon and Kai Widdrington set to dance a Quickstep to Do-Re-Mi from The Sound Of Music
Annabel Croft and Johannes Radebe are set to perform a Waltz to Moon River from Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell will perform a Samba to Young Hearts Run Free from Romeo and Juliet.
Eddie Kadi and Karen Hauer are set to dance the first Couple’s Choice of the series to Men in Black from the film of the same name
Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola will dance a Viennese Waltz to Waiting On A Miracle from Encanto, and Jody Cundy and Jowita Przystal are set to perform an American Smooth to the heartbreaking song Married Life from Up.
Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Lauren Oakley will perform a Charleston to Money Money from Cabaret, and Zara McDermott and Graziano Di Prima will transform into cats to perform a Paso Doble to The Puss Suite from Puss in Boots.
Rounding out this year’s performances are Nigel Harman and Katya Jones, dancing a Jive to the Batman Theme from Batman.
Fast-paced! Rounding out this year’s performances are Nigel Harman and Katya Jones, dancing a Jive to the Batman Theme from Batman
What time does Strictly Come Dancing air?
Not long to wait! The Strictly Come Dancing Movie Week special will air on Saturday, October 7 at 6:20pm, with Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman returning as hosts
The Strictly Come Dancing Movie Week special will air on Saturday, October 7 at 6:20pm on BBC One.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will once again host the glitzy show, while Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, Motsi Mabuse and Craig Revel-Horwood will appear on the judging panel.
Who were the last couple to be eliminated?
It’s over! It comes after Les Dennis and partner Nancy Xu were the first couple to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2023
Les Dennis and partner Nancy Xu were the first couple to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2023.
The pair went head-to-head with Nikita Kanda and Gorka Márquez in the dance-off, before the judges decided which pair they would like to save with the other couple sadly being eliminated.
During Saturday’s show both celebrities found themselves finishing at the bottom of the leaderboard, Les with just 15 points for his Samba while Nikita scored 18 for her Charleston.
While Les and his dance partner Nancy tried to impress the judges and remain in the competition with their Samba to Rock The Boat by Hues Corporation.
Unfortunately for Les, it was not enough as the judges, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and head judge Shirley Ballas all voted to save Nikita and Gorka.
Speaking to host Tess Daly about their time on the show and his partnership with Nancy, Les said: ‘I’ve had the best time, this lady has been amazing, a great teacher, she’s really put me through my paces. I did as well as I could for you, I hope!
‘That lot up there, I’m going to miss you so much. I really appreciate and understand the judge’s point of view, thank you so much (To Shirley) for giving me a 10 for entertainment.
‘I hope I’ve entertained, that’s what I came here for. Strictly is the best and the people who put this on, you’re just all amazing!’
Tess went on to ask Nancy how teaching Les was, she said: ‘It’s been a journey. This is such a short but a sweet journey.
‘A lot of challenges we all know, but to see you (to Les) every day improve yourself. I respect you so, so much.
‘I just want to say thank you to the judges and all my fellow friends. Thank you Strictly Come Dancing for all of your support. Thank you Les.’
STRICTLY COME DANCING 2023: WHO ARE THE CONTESTANTS?
Angela Rippon
Age: 78
Profession: Journalist
Angela says: ‘Having been a fan of Strictly since day one, and as a former presenter of Come Dancing, this will be quite an adventure for me. A scary one, considering I’m about to be 79. But I’m looking forward to the challenge, and perhaps being able to learn to dance the Argentine Tango.’
Amanda Abbington
Age: 49
Profession: Actress
Amanda says: ‘I’m thrilled to have been asked to do Strictly. I’m actually really shy and self-conscious so this will be a great opportunity for me to overcome those things.’
Layton Williams
Age: 28
Profession: Actor
Layton says: ‘Absolutely buzzing to confirm that I will be taking part in THE most iconic dance competition in the UK! It’s time to bring it to the Ballroom. So excited to learn new skills from the best. Bring on the sequins… ALL the sequins!’
Krishnan Guru-Murthy
Age: 53
Profession: Journalist
Krishnan says: ‘I’m surprised, delighted and slightly confused to find myself taking part in Strictly on the basis of ‘You only live once!’ I can’t wait to start learning to dance, but I am slightly worried about my general decrepitude.’
Eddie Kadi
Age: 40
Profession: Comedian and radio presenter
Eddie says: ‘WOW. Anyone who knows me, understands that music and dance is so important and central to who I am. I’m so unbelievably proud and honoured that Strictly and the BBC have asked me to join the 2023 Team. I promise you, I’m going to give it everything I’ve got. This is going to be a VIBE.
Angela Scanlon
Age: 39
Profession: TV presenter
Angela says: ‘I’m not particularly fit, I’ve no idea how my pelvic floor is going to react to this dancing. I’ve never done any dances apart from drunken jiving at a wedding!’
Zara McDermott
Age: 26
Profession: Documentary maker and former Love Island star
Zara says: ‘I am so excited to be joining the world of Strictly! I grew up watching it every year with my nan and she was the biggest Strictly fan. We would dance around the house and I have such fond memories of that time in my life.’
Adam Thomas
Age: 34
Profession: Actor and presenter
Adam says: ‘I can’t dance to save my life but I’m buzzing to learn and have a good laugh with my pro. Get me on that dance floor…I can’t wait!’
Nikita Kanda
Age: 27
Profession: Radio and TV presenter
Nikita says: ‘I can’t believe I’m going to be on Strictly. This is a dream come true. I’m still pinching myself. I don’t think it will properly sink in until I step onto the dancefloor. I can’t wait to get glammed up and get out there. Throw the glitter on me!’
Ellie Leach
Age: 22
Profession: Coronation Street star
Ellie says: ‘It still doesn’t feel real that I’m going to be doing Strictly!! It’s always been a dream of mine so I guess dreams really do come true!!!!’
Jody Cundy
Age: 44
Profession: Paralympic champion
Jody says: ‘I’m looking forward to the challenge and pushing myself way out of my comfort zone, especially as I’m always last onto the dance floor. Can’t wait to get stuck in, bring on the glitter and sequins.’
Bobby Brazier
Age: 20
Profession: EastEnders star and model
Bobby says: ‘I’m so excited to be part of the Strictly line up, I can’t wait to start training like a professional dancer and adding a few moves to my locker. I’m looking forward to performing in-front of everyone.’
Nigel Harman
Age: 49
Profession: Actor
Nigel says: ‘I’m amazed, excited, and terrified to be doing Strictly. As an armchair fan of the show I have watched in awe as people have twirled and gyrated across the screen. And now it’s my turn…..gulp!’
Annabel Croft
Age: 57
Profession: Broadcaster and ex tennis player
Annabel says: ‘I have always loved watching Strictly and can’t quite believe I’m going to be part of this magical show – swapping tennis balls for glitter balls and looking forward to finding some joyfulness in the process.’
