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It’s fright night in the Strictly ballroom, which means you can expect terrifying transformations as the remaining 11 contestants compete for a place in next week’s competition.
With Halloween Week performances inspired by The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice this year, each couple will aim to dazzle with their ghoulish routines – and hopefully not frighten the judges too much.
JLS singer JB Gill and Amy Dowden, who were in the dance-off last week, will dance a Foxtrot to “Dancing In The Moonlight” by Toploader while comedian Chris McCausland and his partner Dianne Buswell will perform a Samba to “Stayin Alive’” by The Bee Gees. Find the full list of songs and dances below.
Contestants will be hoping to avoid following in the footsteps of Paul Merson, who was the fourth celebrity contestant to be eliminated last week, joining unsuccessful celebrities Nick Knowles, Toyah Willcox and Tom Dean.
Follow along with our live coverage back here from 6.25pm this evening as Strictly Come Dancing airs on BBC One.
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Ellie Muir26 October 2024 14:54
A glimpse into tonights pro routine
Carlos Gu will lead the professional cast for a Beetlejuice Beetlejuice group rendition.
Here’s a glimpse into the action:
Ellie Muir26 October 2024 14:50
Spooky season is here… find out all of the songs and dances for tonight’s show
Tonight’s list of songs and dances contains some classics for Strictly Halloween Week, including the Rocky Horror Picture Show and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice-themed performances.
Wynne Evans and Katya Jones will dance a Salsa to “Canned Heat” by Jamiroquai
Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe will perform a Cha Cha to “Love Potion No. 9” by The Clovers
Punam Krishan and Gorka Márquez will perform a Tango to “Sweet Dreams” by Eurythmics
Sam Quek and Nikita Kuzmin will perform a Jive to “Time Warp” by The Rocky Horror Picture Show Cast
Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola will perform an Argentine Tango to “Ready Or Not” by Fugees
Tasha Ghouri and Aljaž Škorjanec will dance the Samba to “I Like to Move It” by Reel 2 Real
Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell will dance a Samba to “Stayin Alive’” by The Bee Gees
Jamie Borthwick and Michelle Tsiakkas will perform an American Smooth to The Addams Family Theme by Vic Mizzy
JB Gill and Amy Dowden will dance the Foxtrot to “Dancing In The Moonlight” by Toploader
Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystał will perform a Viennese Waltz to “That’s Life” by Frank Sinatra
Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu will perform a Paso Doble to “In The Hall of the Mountain King” by Grieg
Ellie Muir26 October 2024 14:39
