Strictly Come Dancing 2023: What are the Movie Week songs and dances?
Come strictly dance heads to Hollywood on Saturday for the Movie Week special, and the songs and dances have been revealed.
The remaining 14 couples will take to the stage with an eclectic range of performances in an attempt to avoid the dreaded dance competition.
Last week, Les Dennis and Nancy Zu became the first duo to be eliminated afterward finish at the bottom of the rankings with their Samba.
Strictly fans will be treated to a sensational Barbie-inspired group routine during Sunday’s results show.
So, as Strictly Come Dancing fans were able to do during Movie Week, MailOnline has the full breakdown of the songs and dances each couple will perform…
What are the songs and dances of Film Week?
After ending up in the dance-off last week, Nikita Kanda is hoping to bounce back and dance a Jive to Kids In America from the 1995 hit Clueless.
Layton Williams will join Nikita Kuzmin in performing a Viennese waltz to There Are Worse Things I Could Do from Grease, after the pair topped the leaderboard last week with an energetic Quickstep.
Angela Rippon and Kai Widdrington transform into the Von Trapps to dance a Quickstep to Do-Re-Mi from The Sound Of Music.
Amanda Abbington and Giovanni Pernice hope to impress with a Rumba to Out of Reach from Bridget Jones, while Adam Thomas and Luba Mushtuk perform a Jive to Take On Me from The Super Mario Bros. Movie will run.
Grab the popcorn! Head to Hollywood Strictly for Movie Week on Saturday, where Angela Rippon and Kai Widdrington will dance a Quickstep to Do-Re-Mi from The Sound Of Music
Annabel Croft and Johannes Radebe will 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 will 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 will 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 turn 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! 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?
Don’t wait much longer! The Strictly Come Dancing Movie Week special airs on Saturday October 7 at 6.20pm, with Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman returning as presenters
The Strictly Come Dancing Movie Week special airs on Saturday October 7 at 6.20pm on BBC One.
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will once again present the glitzy show, while Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, Motsi Mabuse and Craig Revel-Horwood will appear on the jury.
Who were the last couple to be eliminated?
It is over! It comes after Les Dennis and partner Nancy Xu became the first couple to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2023
Les Dennis and partner Nancy Xu were the first couple eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2023.
The pair competed against Nikita Kanda and Gorka Márquez in the dance-off, before the judges decided which couple to save, while the other couple was unfortunately eliminated.
On Saturday’s show, both celebrities finished 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 stay in the competition with their Samba to Rock The Boat by Hues Corporation.
Unfortunately for Les, it wasn’t 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 working with Nancy, Les said: ‘I had the best time, this lady was amazing, a great teacher, she really tested me. I did my best for you, I hope!
‘That part up there, I’m going to miss you so much. I really appreciate and understand the judge’s position, thank you very much (to Shirley) for giving me a 10 for entertainment.
‘I hope I had fun, that’s why I came here. Strictly is the best and the people who put this on, you are all just amazing!’
Tess then asked Nancy what teaching Les was like. She said: ‘It’s been a journey. This is such a short but beautiful journey.
‘We all face a lot of challenges, but to see you (against Les) improving yourself every day. I respect you so, so much.
‘I just want to thank the jury and all my fellow friends. Thank you to Strictly Come Dancing for all your support. Thanks Les.”
COME STRICTLY DANCE 2023: WHO ARE THE PARTICIPANTS?
Angela Rippon
Age: 78
Profession: Journalist
Angela says: ‘Having been a Strictly fan since day one and as a former presenter of Come Dancing, this will be quite an adventure for me. A scary one, as I’m about to turn 79. But I’m looking forward to the challenge and perhaps the opportunity 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 very 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 exciting to confirm that I will be taking part in Britain’s most iconic dancing competition! It’s time to take it to the ballroom. I’m so excited to learn new skills from the best. Bring on the sequins… ALL the sequins!’
Age: 53
Profession: Journalist
Krishnan says: ‘I’m surprised, delighted and slightly confused that I’m joining Strictly on the basis of ‘You only live once!’ I can’t wait to start dancing, but I’m a little worried about my general decline.”
Age: 40
Profession: Comedian and radio host
Eddy says: ‘WOW. Anyone who knows me understands that music and dance are so important and central to who I am. I’m so incredibly proud and honored that Strictly and the BBC have asked me to join the 2023 team. I promise I’ll give you 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 have no idea how my pelvic floor will react to this dancing. I’ve never danced, apart from drunkenly jiving at a wedding!’
Age: 26
Profession: Documentary filmmaker and former Love Island star
Zara says: ‘I’m so excited to be part of the world of Strictly! I grew up watching it every year with my grandma and she was the biggest Strictly fan. We danced 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 like to learn and laugh with my professional. Take me to the dance floor… I can’t wait!’
Nikita Kanda
Age: 27
Profession: Radio and TV presenter
Nikita says: ‘I can’t believe I’m taking part in Strictly. This is a dream come true. I still pinch myself. I don’t think it will really sink in until I hit the dance floor. I can’t wait to get glammed up and get out there. Throw the glitter on me!’
Age: 22
Profession: Coronation Street star
Ellie says: ‘It still doesn’t feel real that I’m going to do 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 out of my comfort zone, especially because I’m always the last one on the dance floor. I can’t wait to get started and put on the glitter and sequins.’
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 as a professional dancer and add a few moves to my locker. I look forward to performing for 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 watched in awe as people twisted and turned around the screen. And now it’s my turn…gulp!’
Age: 57
Profession: Announcer and ex-tennis player
Annabel says: ‘I’ve 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 I’m looking forward to finding some joy in the process.’