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Strictly Advance Dancing 2024 couples contain been confirmed after weeks of speculation.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcomed the present neighborhood of celebrities to the dancefloor on Saturday (September 14) evening to study which genuine dancer they’ve been paired with for the conceal’s twentieth anniversary sequence. Celebrating two spectacular many years of dance, the beginning conceal started proceedings off with an additional sprinkle of glamour and unforgettable performances.
As effectively as revealing your total couples, the feature-size programme featured 5 memoir performances including a a fun, love footwork crammed routine from the genuine dancers and cameos from the wider Strictly family encouraging all individuals to win aboard the Strictly bus, a celebratory welcome support dance to mark Amy Dowden MBE’s momentous return to the ballroom.
There was also a fiery and passionate Paso Doble performed by the reigning champions Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola, a stunning song extravaganza from Radiant Bandit and Anne-Marie alongside a mesmerising spectacular dance routine from genuine dancers Lauren Oakley, Kai Widdrington, Jowita Przystał and Carlos Gu and finally a sequin-crammed neighborhood quantity featuring our original Strictly giant title class of 2024 treating viewers to their dance skills for the very first time.
As the 2024 sequence kicks off, that is the couples record in full as 15 pairs with the likes of genuine dancers Kai, Lauren Carlos left with out a giant title partner this year.
Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell
After finding out who he’d be dancing with, comic Chris joked: “She is absolutely over the moon having me because she [Dianne] really wants November off. You’ve got a holiday booked, haven’t you?” When asked by Claudia Winkleman to talk Chris by what to inquire of on Strictly, Dianne said: “Firstly, I am a big fan of yours. I’m so excited and honoured to be your partner. Secondly, I can’t answer that yet as I’m not sure myself how it’s going to work! But we are going to figure it out together.”
Wynne Evans and Katya Jones
When asked by Claudia how he was feeling about finding out who’s genuine dancer is, GoCompare singer Wynne said “I didn’t have a clue who I was going to get. Obviously, I’m older so I didn’t know who would take me on as it were, then we went to the venue and in walks the cockney Russian!”
Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu
Opening up about his pairing, broken-down Coronation Avenue actor and X Factor winner Shayne said: “I think Nancy is a phenomenal dancer and I feel so blessed that she’s with me on this journey. On Shayne’s competitive spirit, Nancy said: “Smartly I will strive. Since that’s your goal, that’s my goal!”
Jamie Borthwick and Michelle Tsiakkas
Addressing his time on the Strictly Christmas Special last year, EastEnders hunk Jamie said: “That’s what swung me hook, line and sinker – I don’t quite know how I managed to win that, but this is a whole different ball game! I don’t think I can blag it for a whole thirteen weeks.” When Claudia asked Michelle about how she was feeling being partnered with a giant title for the first time, she answered: “It’s a dream come true to finally be able to dance on that Strictly dance floor with a partner and what better partner than Jamie to dance with. I’m so happy!”
Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystał
On his dresser decisions for the conceal, broken-down TOWIE star grew to develop into podcaster Pete quipped: “I’m in for a penny, in for a pound. I’m never going to be here again, am I?” When asked by Claudia if having Jowita by his aspect makes it all priceless, Pete enthusiastically answered: “Oh, 100%! The little pocket rocket? I’ve got this in the bag now, I’ve changed my mind – I’m going to win it.”
Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe
Claudia asked Gladiators star Montell how elated she was along with her pairing, to which she said: “How can you not be. I don’t think there is a person on this earth who doesn’t want to be partnered with JoJo, I’m over the moon.” Claudia then asked what their group title was, Montell and Johannes spoke back: “Strictly Come Dancing, bringing the MoJo.”
Sam Quek MBE and Nikita Kuzmin
Tess Daly asked her what viewers can inquire of from her as a dancer, olympian Sam said: “I’m so nervous. I’ve never felt nerves like it. It’s the unknown. Look at me, this isn’t me. I didn’t recognise myself in the mirror!” Nikita added: “Every person spoke of Sam so effectively. She’s so sparkling and he or she’s so caring, I will be able to no longer wait to begin.”
JB Gill and Amy Dowden MBE
Claudia asked Amy what it was luxuriate in being support in the Strictly Ballroom, Amy said: “I’m delighted, it just feels like my first year all over again. I just want JB to have the best time and fall in love with dancing.” Claudia reminded JB that he had his sights set on Amy as his professional partner, JB grinned, “She’s honest correct, plus she’s obtained skills with pop stars, so I know I’m in honest fingers!”.
Toyah Willcox and Neil Jones
Pop icon Toyah said: “I am channelling my inner Dolly Parton. I want to be totally glam the whole time. Glastonbury was fantastic but I have to say the atmosphere in here is better!” When asked by Claudia about the design in which it feels to be partnered with Neil, Toyah said: “I met Neil and I was in heaven. All of you are beautiful boys but not as beautiful as Neil!” On Toyah’s plans to be “the first pensioner to abseil through this studio”, Neil said: “I’m scared of heights but I’m up for it.”
Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola
Actress Sarah said: “I am a [Strictly] superfan, I’d be taking it very seriously if I was at home! Depending on which WhatsApp group I was with, you wouldn’t be able to talk during the dances, that’s a very strict rule. You just have to be making lots of mental notes, lots of predictions!” When Claudia asked 2023 champion Vito if he thinks he can win again he said: “Honestly you know I love to enjoy and live in the moment and the present. Sarah and me have the same energy. I see Sarah as sparkling water, bubbly. We are going to live this journey as a bubble!”
Tasha Ghouri and Aljaž Škorjanec
When asked about how joyful she was to be paired with Aljaž Škorjanec – who’s support after a two year hiatus, Admire Isnland Tasha said: “I am absolutely ecstatic! He’s so fun – chaos, but I love a bit of chaos energy. Honestly, we mesh so well, and I’m so excited. He’s already teaching me little moves, and I’m trying to keep up, but I’ve got a very good one here.” Aljaž said: “Enjoy and include each single step of it, truthfully, as a outcome of or no longer it is essentially the most special conceal that you might ever raise out.”
Dr Punam Krishan and Gorka Márquez
On her pairing, Morning Dwell star Punam said: “Oh I’m completely buzzing. I think we’re the perfect pairing. I in fact feel honoured, as a outcome of you’ve got got obtained so many years of skills. I will be able to no longer wait to steal you up north to bonnie Scotland.” Gorka said: “I will be able to’t wait to head to Scotland, I luxuriate in Glasgow…and I luxuriate in haggis!”
Paul Merson and Karen Hauer
Claudia asked if he’s going to throw himself into the Strictly skills and football icon Paul didn’t hesitate saying: “Yeah, 100%. I’m going to have fun. If I’m not having fun, it’s not worth doing.” Claudia asked Paul how thrilled he is to be paired with the longest-serving genuine, Karen Hauer. Paul answered: “Yeah, I’m well happy. So pleased. You’ve put the two oldest together… and I’m one of them!”
Tom Dean MBE and Nadiya Bychkova
Claudia asked Olympian Tom about his concerns regarding his preferrred toes. Tom explained: “We don’t do any land stuff, no running or jumping, so I’ve never really gone against gravity in my sporting career. Running, jumping, and twisting are all totally new to me, so I’m slowly trying to build up strength in these delicate feet of mine!”
Gash Knowles and Luba Mushtuk
Tess started by asking TV presenter Gash what made him favor to steal allotment in Strictly this year. When asked if he opinion they’ll be a honest match, Gash said: “Yes, absolutely. I wanted someone who’d be patient. She’s a world-class dancer, so how can it possibly go wrong? Although, it’s a bit like taking an F1 world champion and putting them in a beaten-up old builder’s van to race….we’ll see how it goes. I have had a bit of body work done, though – a spray paint, literally.”
Strictly Advance Dancing continues Saturday, September 21 on BBC One