Anyone deemed non-essential is a goner.”. Since 2013, the Strictly Come Dancing filming location has remained the same, in Elstree Studios, following the closure of BBC Television Centre. She told The Sun on Sunday: “It’s a beautiful way to showcase emotion on stage and I’d definitely like to do it. We rely on advertising to help fund our award-winning journalism. The amount of crew allowed in the Elstree studio is reduced so there are new camera plans in place for the live shows, with the use of tracking cameras and extra lighting. Well, not really. Taking on the much coveted Glitterball this year is comedian Bill Bailey, and returning star Jamie Laing, who is eager to stay in the competition after having to drop out last year due to a leg injury. She will probably be joined by Craig Revel-Horwood and Bruno Tonioli, who have judged since the very beginning. Fans of Strictly are excited to see her take her seat for a second year, however, seeing as she lives in Germany, it’s not yet confirmed how she will travel between there and the UK. “Everything in terms of people is being scaled back dramatically. “But Elstree is a very cosy set-up, where it will be impossible to safely socially distance audience members. There's also a big change in that this will be the first time the show will use "augmented reality". Professional dancer, a latin champion and Oti Mabuse’s sister, Motsi took up her judging role in 2019, replacing Darcey Bussell. Each couple is scored by a panel of judges. Though no official announcement has been made, we’ve had rumours along the lines of Cheryl and Stacey Dooley. The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. It’s so close! The Made In Chelsea star has now been confirmed for the 18th series, and he’s hoping to make this one a success! Sign in to manage your newsletter preferences. As a result of this, acts will be able to have close contact routines, meaning no dances will be off limits – hooray! And with the new changes, it sounds like it’s finally coming to life. The crew has been reduced and are required to social distance on site. Aimee Vivian Strictly bosses have confirmed that judge Bruno Tonioli won't be on the judging panel for the live shows when the series returns. Not so this year. Instead, he will be sharing his critique via Zoom. Similarly there will be no annual trip to the famous Blackpool Ballroom, one of the highlights of the series. Strictly Come Dancing (informally known as Strictly) is a British television dance contest in which celebrities partner with professional dancers to compete in mainly ballroom and Latin dance. As has been the case in previous years, the pros will dance a routine alongside the music acts. We take a look at when Strictly Come Dancing returns for its 18th series. Should Strictly Come Dancing be cancelled in 2020 if it can’t go ahead as normal? We urge you to turn off your ad blocker for The Telegraph website so that you can continue to access our quality content in the future. By entering your details, you are agreeing to Radio Times privacy policy. It has now been confirmed that Bruno will be absent from the live panel, however, he will still play a part in the show. Download 'i miss you' on iTunes. However, that doesn’t mean we’ll be completely Bruno-less this year. Arch, however, will be present in the studio with the singers and a few other key members of the band so it is doubtful that the show will sound any different. What could Strictly Come Dancing look like in 2020? Dust off your dancing shoes because Strictly will return to our screens in October, bringing its much-needed sparkle to round off the year. But will Bruno be replaced? & Au-Ra There was no cha-cha-chance I'd miss out.". It was confirmed by head judge Shirley Ballas that the show will miss its usual start date in September for a later premiere on Saturday 24th October and continue until 19th December, the weekend before Christmas. It’s a big task.”. JJ Chalmers: Who Is The Strictly Star’s Wife, How Old Is He And How Did He Sustain His. There will be a group dance with the celebrities to give the viewers a taster of whether they can move or not. The former Emmerdale star had to replace Jamie Laing last minute and impressed the judges and viewers alike. A couple of times a season, Bruno has been replaced by Alfonso Ribeiro while he fulfils other duties in the States. Fans will pleased to see the BBC One show back as we know it, with only a few minor changes. The line-up is now out in FULL and rehearsa… There will be guest music acts each week on the results show. The resident ‘bad’ judge, we’ll look forward to hearing more of Craig’s criticisms this year. We now know who the Strictly Come Dancing 2020 professionals will be this year. Also in the Strictly Come Dancing line-up is boxer Nicola Adams, radio presenter Clara Amfo, and Good Morning Britain’s Ranvir Singh, who has had lots of advice from her co-stars. Long-running host Tess Daly and co-host Claudia Winkleman are likely to return to host the show for series 18, while Zoe Ball and Rylan Clark-Neal are also likely to be back on spin-off show Strictly: It Takes Two. The BBC’s Charlotte Moore previously revealed that there was “a lot of work” being done behind the scenes to make the show possible. Movie Week and Musicals Week will go ahead as planned, but hold on to your pumpkins because Hallowe'en is cancelled. STRICTLY Come Dancing fans can’t wait for the show to return in autumn 2020 and with it of course comes a whole new batch of celebrity contestants. So how will Strictly go ahead this year? It’s currently unknown whether this will change on account of the pandemic, but we have already heard rumours that Blackpool Week could be axed to aid with social distancing guidelines – though as of August 2020, Blackpool will still be going ahead. Strictly Come Dancing 2020 contestants The Strictly Come Dancing 2020 line-up is now complete, with all 12 dancers confirmed to take part. How do you put the biggest show on TV during a pandemic? Thanks! Strictly Come Dancing will return to BBC One this autumn, but the 2020 series will be "slightly" shorter than usual due to the coronavirus pandemic. One assumes the BBC budget doesn't stretch to the moon. Already have an account with us? All is not lost! below if you're just as excited as @maisie_smith_! Find out more, The latest offers and discount codes from popular brands on Telegraph Voucher Codes, The Strictly professionals gear up for a new series, Nadiya Bychkova will form part of the ensemble cast this year, Tonioli will remain in the US for Dancing with the Stars, Elstree studios is home to the Strictly set, Cabaret tables will be set up to ensure the couples are able to social distance, The pros have filmed all their routines ahead of the series airing. Are you ready to feel the #Strictly love tomorrow? Every single series of Strictly Come Dancing: ranked. Reports have suggested this year’s show will be a little different to previous years, with lots of tweaks being made to ensure the show goes ahead safely. Strictly Come Dancing 2020 celebrity line up: meet this year's contestants By Telegraph Reporters 16 Oct 2020, 2:06pm What’s on TV tonight: Cliff … There will, however, be a special Hallowe'en group number. Indulge in a premium cheese, charcuterie and wine bundle – delivered direct to your door. But, should it be a consideration and for those who are successful, tickets will be allocated to groups of four, allowing family bubbles and household groups to attend at the studio in Elstree. Let’s change that this year, can’t wait!!”. This year there will be a launch show on October 17 followed by a nine-week run starting on October 24 culminating in the final on December 19. So how will Strictly go ahead this year and how different will it look? Nicola Adams OBE 'Will Be In First Strictly Come Dancing Same-Sex Couple'. After that, there was further isolation with the professionals and the celebrities in order to create more isolation bubbles. Can we test everyone before filming? You can unsubscribe at any time. According to The Sun, this includes a practically empty ballroom, with a source claiming that it would be “impossible to safely socially distance audience members” in the studio. In the live shows there's usually big set pieces - think floral backdrops, giant beds, cafe scenes and confetti galore - which are put in place and changed over with fervent skill and speed while the cameras are concentrated elsewhere. Although his space was filled by Kelvin Fletcher, many suspected he’d be given another shot on the show. CCCs have to be exclusive (i.e one other person) and couples must be regularly tested. The new puzzles website is now live - sign up now and enjoy a 7-day free trial! Sign up to get alerts for Strictly Come Dancing and receive television and entertainment email newsletters from our award-winning editorial team. Strictly Come Dancing 2020's line-up has been unveiled after months of rumour and speculation and it looks like this year is going to be a cracker What that means is that he will be absent from the Saturday night live shows as he currently resides in America and the travel restrictions in place mean he couldn’t pop between countries as he has done before. The celebs will be paired up with their dancers via VT rather than in the studio. Doctor Who hints at big new mystery – what is the Doctor’s lie? So perhaps we'll be transported to a sun-drenched Caribbean beach or a lush green jungle in the coming weeks, which will be welcomed by one and all, we're sure. You can unsubscribe at any time. She said: “I also wanted to thank the BBC for supporting me and making me the first ever all female-pairing; and it’s amazing to be a part of the movement for change, diversity and breaking boundaries in the entertainment industry.”, Karen Hauer previously suggested she would like to be in a same-sex couple. We’ve been told by the BBC he will be Zooming in for a chat on a Sunday evening for the results show. They’ll be joined by EastEnders star Maisie Smith, who has said her “hips don’t lie” and has got some of the contestants (ahem, HRVY) feeling a little worried. He is currently in Los Angeles where he's on the panel for the US version of the show, Dancing with the Stars, and can't travel back and forth to the UK because of coronavirus travel restrictions. So who are the Strictly Come Dancing 2020 judges? She said: “Susanna keeps saying to me in like a really sensible tone, ‘Ranvir you have no idea what’s about to happen.’ She’s like, ‘You have no idea and it’s like a whirlwind.’”. The launch usually takes place two weeks before the series begins, in which the celebrities begin training with their pro partners and attend rehearsals. Last year was no different, as Kelvin Fletcher stormed to victory with professional partner, Motsi Mabuse. The random draw for audience tickets has already closed. There hasn’t yet been any official word on who will be part of the Strictly Come Dancing 2020 judges panel, but it would be safe to assume the 2019 panel will be back. There’s one week every year we all look forward to – Blackpool – where the cast and crew pack their bags and head north to the seaside town for a glitter-filled special. Again, there will still be a celebration of the iconic venue from Elstree studios. Face coverings, of course, are mandatory. There will be no elimination in the first week as per usual, so the first Sunday results show will be on week two. Our best wishes for a productive day. For the launch show, DJ Joel Corry and singer-songwriter MNEK, who had a UK number one hit this summer with their track Head & Heart, will perform. Who is the official judging line-up in 2020? News, photos, videos and full episode guide, Strictly Come Dancing 2020 start time: Your guide as the show returns, Jamie, has admitted he’s feeling the pressure, show will miss its usual start date in September, Ranvir recently revealed the warning Susanna Reid has given her. There will be less security because there’s no audience to control. Leave a ???? Each celebrity will only dance with their pro-partners for that number as opposed to mixing with the group. Tonioli will watch the show via a live link in LA and feature on the Sunday-night results show. There are fewer celebrities this year due to … Surprisingly, there’s been a couple of big names missing following Kevin Clifton’s exit and AJ Pritchard’s last-minute departure. Access exclusive energy deals! Strictly are currently planning on his return to wards the end of the show. She joined the series in 2017 after Len Goodman stepped down from his role. One of the contestants this year, Jamie, has admitted he’s feeling the pressure from Kelvin Fletcher’s win last year, and he’s hoping being partnered with Oti Mabuse will help him get to the finals. Planning such a huge entertainment show within these restraints has been no mean feat. Strictly Come Dancing 2020 is getting ready to make a big TV return this year despite coronavirus making elements more difficult. This year’s celebs will find out which Strictly Come Dancing professionals they’ll be partnered with and we’ll get to see them in action together on October 24th when the live shows air. It’s official: Strictly Come Dancing is back, and it’s only going to get bigger and better from here on. And the theme weeks prove popular year after year often turning the spotlight onto previously overlooked contestants. With that being said, we can expect to see Shirley Ballas resume her role as Head Judge. Musical director Dave Arch and his band and singers are a vital part of the show, providing live music in the studio for the couples to dance to. Each season has seen a star-studded lineup of notable celebrities pairing up with professional dancers who battle it out on the dance floor with ballroom and Latin style of dancing. Speaking of his Strictly signing, he said: “Here we go again, hopefully this time I can last long enough so my mum can see me dance.”, He added: “The reason I’m doing it, is to make my mum proud but all I did last year was make her even more disappointed. One of the last original Strictly Come Dancing judges standing, Craig isn’t expected to give up his role in 2020. ONE day to go! The festivities land on the first elimination weekend so producers felt that it was too soon to go big with such a huge theme week. Will Bruno Tonioli be back on Strictly Come Dancing this year? Here's everything you need to know as the show returns for its 18th series. It’s currently unknown whether they will be replaced. I’ve danced with women a lot over the years, so I feel very comfortable about it.”. Vote for your favourite Strictly Come Dancing winner of all time in our poll. Could you quarantine people? RadioTimes.com understands the new social distancing guidelines – which took place from July 4th, allowing one-metre distancing and people from two households to meet – has meant it’s possible for Strictly to go ahead as normal, but with no Strictly audience. Bookmark this article and return in a few days to check for recent updates. Who is the official judging line-up in 2020? Earlier this year, it was revealed Bruno Tonioli wouldn’t be taking part in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing in the same way he usually does. There are less celebrities this year due to the shorter run time, but the confirmed contestants are: Nancy Xu, Nadiya Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima and Neil Jones will not have celebrity partners this year. Indeed, the show must go on! Under Covid-19 guidelines there will be some changes to the way Strictly will be able to conduct a live audience this year. To find out what else is on in the meantime, check out our TV Guide. Former boxer Nicola Adams will be part of the show’s first ever same sex pairing. Here’s what you need to know about the SCD judges this year. And if anyone tests positive for Covid-19 then they will be out of the competition immediately. Similarly, politician Jacqui Smith – who is also in the 2020 line-up – has been seeking advice from a former contestant. She told The Times: “We’re looking at how that would work. pic.twitter.com/pJEMkSZwbv, — BBC Strictly ✨ (@bbcstrictly) October 16, 2020. There are fewer celebrities this year due to the shorter run time, but the confirmed contestants are: All eyes were on Jamie Laing, after he pulled out of the competition early last year. Speaking to press, including RadioTimes.com, Ranvir recently revealed the warning Susanna Reid has given her ahead of the dancing show. The 36-year-old confirmed the news, after she was announced as the sixth celeb to join the show. The couples will go straight into competition the following week. Strictly usually runs for 13 weeks but this time there will be less episodes and a later start date in order to allow the cast and crew to pre-record some sections. During the 2019 launch show, he injured himself and had to withdraw from the show. James promises some "incredible" locations for this. Lockdown has resulted in me being in LA for the foreseeable, but I'm excited to be involved as much as I possibly can. We've seen examples of this before when routines have included floor projections to give the effect of a 3D scene. However, Oti Mabuse’s husband, Romanian dancer Marius Lepure, has reportedly joined the cast as one of the professional backing dancers, who will take part in the group performances only. 1pm - 4pm, i miss you So the other couples will be positioned to watch on cabaret tables within the audience positioned across from the judges's desks. The source said: “The current plan is no audience, which will inevitably affect the show. So for now, with the current rules, it’s a ‘no’ to anyone watching. And as they begin to announce the official SCD celebrity line-up, fans of the BBC ballroom show are turning their attentions to who the Strictly Come Dancing judges will be this year. The BBC has also asked the couples to form bubbles, which means one half of the party must live alone for the duration of their time on the show. That means that Strictly 2020 will clock in at just nine weeks in length, a significant reduction from the usual 13, with the special Halloween and Blackpool episodes both airing within the first month. Here’s what you need to know: Shirley Ballas, the head Strictly judge is expected to take up her role as usual this year. We’ve been robbed of many things in 2020, but one show defying the global pandemic is Strictly Come Dancing. Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. At the moment, Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse and Craig Revel Horwood are expected to return to their normal judging roles, however nothing is confirmed as of yet. Executive producer Sarah James has laid out what's in store for the 18th series and how the programme will work given the current Covid restrictions on social distancing. All in all, the team are working flat out to bring the sparkle back to our screens. There they are greeted by the presenter and the rest of the gang and proceed to joke and jeer and fiercely encourage and support their fellow contestants as the judges deliver their scores. With this unachievable due to the new spacing guidelines, augmented reality will bring in these sets in a different way. Unfortunately, the whole band are not able to fit in the pit under the stairs so parts of the musical numbers will be pre-recorded. Things are proving to be a little more complicated for Bruno Tonioli at the moment who will be taking a different approach to his judging this year. Last year, Motsi Mabuse joined the judging line-up and after making her mark, it looks like she will be going nowhere. The BBC is determined that we’ll have our regular helping of celebrities dancing to dazzle us on Saturday nights this autumn – fantastic news for the show’s millions of fans. Here's everything you need to know as the show returns for another series. A hefty undertaking for those who progress far in the competition. The TV industry now uses close contact cohorts, which permits people who need to break social distancing rules in order to do their job to continue working with eachother (think along the lines of the Ant & Dec). James explains that plans have been put in place for no audience, a socially distanced audience and a full audience. Strictly Come Dancing 2020 celebrity line up: meet this year's contestants, What’s on TV tonight: Cliff Richard Night, La Révolution, Graham Norton and more, Channel 4 is disrespectful, ribald and weird – that’s why it must be saved, Great British Bake Off 2020 contestants: meet this year's bakers, Last night’s TV: what Telegraph reviewers made of Taskmaster and The Trump Show, how the programme will work given the current Covid restrictions on social distancing. Every year he flies back and forth to America where he has other dance work commitments but won’t be able to make the same travels this year. The title of the show is a continuation of the long-running series Come Dancing, with an allusion to the film Strictly Ballroom. This year’s Strictly Come Dancing line-up are all set to waltz onto the dance floor for the 18th series of the BBC One show as the launch show kicks off on October 17th. Will Bruno Tonioli be back on Strictly Come Dancing this year? Here’s what you need to know about the SCD judges this year. 'Strictly Come Dancing' Season 18 is most likely to hit TV screens in September 2020. Jacqui Smith revealed the tips her pal and fellow politician Ed Balls has given her as she takes on the Glitterball. Temperatures are checked and staff must sign self-declaration forms regarding symptoms. Strictly isn't Strictly without an overload of hair, make-up and costumes. Bruno will be absent from the live panel. Tonioli said: "I absolutely adore being part of Strictly and can't wait to see what incredible dancing this year has in store. They are the energy in the room, and dancing in an empty room is like dancing in a training room. They will form their own bubble in order to be able to dance in group routines. For more information about how we hold your personal data, please see our privacy policy. It’s a different intensity and pressure. There’s a lot of work being done. Save up to £497* a year -Compare Lots of Deals - Switch in Minutes. Jax Jones Strictly Come Dancing live shows starts on BBC One on October 24th. The Strictly Come Dancing 2020 line-up is now complete, with all 12 dancers confirmed to take part. He won't be scoring the couples but will offer his verdict on them and be given the opportunity to call out his fellow judges should he disagree. Plot. Here's everything you need to know about the 18th series of Strictly. There has been a whopping 17 Strictly Come Dancing winners, and every year we get more and more surprised by the talented celebrities.
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