What was voted the best Strictly dance ever?

1. Jill & Darren’s Jive (Series 2) This was the first ever Strictly dance to get a perfect score, in the final of the its second season and has remained its overall standout performance ever since.

What is the lowest scoring dance on Strictly?

Strictly Come Dancing: 10 Lowest-Scoring Routines Ever

  • Nancy Dell’Olio’s Waltz (2011)
  • John Sergeant’s Cha Cha Cha (2009)
  • Ann Widdecombe’s Salsa (2010)
  • Anneka Rice’s Charleston (2019)
  • James Cracknell’s Tango (2019)
  • Fiona Phillips’ Waltz (2005)
  • David James’ Paso Doble (2019)
  • Quentin Wilson’s Cha Cha Cha (2004)

Who was runner up in Strictly 2015?

Georgia May Foote
Couples

Celebrity Known for Status
Katie Derham BBC Proms & BBC Radio 3 presenter Eliminated 12th on 19 December 2015
Georgia May Foote Former Coronation Street actress Runners-up on 19 December 2015
Kellie Bright EastEnders actress
Jay McGuiness The Wanted singer Winners on 19 December 2015

How far did Alexandra Burke get in Strictly?

Another Strictly record was broken as Alexandra Burke scored the most “10s” in the history of the show with 32 surpassing the record set by Series 7 runner-up Ricky Whittle.

Strictly Come Dancing (series 15)

Strictly Come Dancing
Celebrity winner Joe McFadden
Professional winner Katya Jones
Country of origin United Kingdom
No. of episodes 25

What is the hardest dance on Strictly?

But the Rumba is definitely one of the most difficult dances. There’s so much detail in the dance, and people find it hard to learn everything.

What was Strictly Come Dancing originally called?

Strictly Ballroom

The title of the show is a continuation of the long-running series Come Dancing, with an allusion to the film Strictly Ballroom. The format has been exported to 60 other countries—under the title Dancing with the Stars—licensed by BBC Worldwide, and led to a modern dance-themed spin-off Strictly Dance Fever.

Has anyone got a 1 on Strictly?

He was the first celebrity out of the competition in the series which went on to be won by Jill Halfpenny. Only nine dances have ever received one mark from one of the judges, with eight of them being dished out by Craig.

Who chooses the music for Strictly dances?

The questions kept coming thick and fast, with another wondering: “Who chooses the music for the dance routines?” “It’s a two-way conversation between the pro and the producers,” Kevin said. Finally, he was asked: “Who decides on what order the couples dance?” “Producers,” the former Strictly pro revealed.

How far did Carol get in strictly?

Carol Kirkwood (née MacKellaig) (born 29 May 1962) is a Scottish weather presenter, trained by the Met Office, and employed by the BBC, on BBC Breakfast. In 2015, she participated in the 13th series of BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing, finishing in 10th place.

Who won 2015 Strictly Come Dancing?

star Jay McGuinness
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Former boy band star Jay McGuinness has won this year’s Strictly Come Dancing, along with his partner Aliona Vilani. Actresses Kellie Bright and Georgia May Foot, and presenter Katie Derham also made it to the final.

Why did Alexandra Burke not win Strictly?

A lexandra Burke has revealed she was suffering from an illness she kept secret during the final weeks of Strictly Come Dancing last year. The X Factor winner was a contestant in the 2017 series of the BBC ballroom show, which took place shortly after the death of her mum.

What week did Chris Ramsey leave Strictly?

11th
Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas and Bruno Tonioli returned to the judging panel.
Couples.

Celebrity Chris Ramsey
Known for Stand-up comedian
Professional partner Karen Hauer
Status Eliminated 11th on 8 December 2019

Who is the shortest male Strictly dancer?

The shortest male professional dancer, Carlos Gu, is 5ft 5in. Giving an insight into how Ms Simmonds may approach the competition, Miss Jole said: ‘I didn’t want to be looking at someone’s crotch when I’m dancing.

Is Dancing with the Stars a copy of Strictly?

Dancing with the Stars is the name of various international television series based on the format of the British TV series Strictly Come Dancing, which is distributed by BBC Studios, the commercial arm of the BBC.

Who is the youngest Strictly contestant ever?

Claudia Fragapane

Fact title Fact data
Age 19
Profession Gymnast
Partner AJ Pritchard

Who got the first ever 40 on Strictly?

She explodes on the dancefloor! To this day Jill holds the highest score for a Jive in Strictly history, scoring 40 points from the judges. At the time Jill was appearing as Kate in EastEnders but had been a well-known face on British TV since her appearance on children’s TV show Byker Grove.

Why did the music stop on Strictly Come Dancing?

To pay respect and raise awareness for members of the deaf community, the music was cut and the pair continued to dance in silence as part of their spellbinding routine to the Clean Bandit featuring Zara Larsson song Symphony.

What music did Rose and Gio dance to?

Heat Magazine crowned Rose and Giovanni’s silent dance as the ‘Unmissable TV Moment’ as the duo danced to Symphony by Clean Bandit, before pausing the music and dancing in silence instead for 10 seconds.

How much is Carol Kirkwood paid?

As of 2022, Carol’s net worth is estimated at around £3.9 million, with ATBC estimating that the presenter earns a salary of £150,000 a year. Carol was born Carol MacKellaig in Moar, Invernessshire as one of eight children.

Is Carol Kirkwood retiring?

BBC Breakfast star Carol Kirkwood has said it is unlikely she will still be on the show in 10 years, when she reaches 70. The 60-year-old presenter admitted: “I try not to worry about things I can’t change. I don’t want to go, but one day it’s going to happen.

How far did Carol get in Strictly?

Who did Jay beat in Strictly?

Fans name Jay McGuiness as Strictly Come Dancing’s greatest winner of all time. Jay McGuiness beat tough from competition from 2017 winner Joe McFadden!

Where did Alexandra Burke come in strictly?

Together with her partner Gorka, Alexandra danced her way into the Strictly final in 2017. However, she sadly missed out on the Glitterball Trophy as the series was instead won by Joe McFadden and Katya Jones.

DID Alexandra Burke win Strictly Come Dancing?

Their final dance of the final show, a charleston, brought their first perfect 40, with the all-important public vote helping them beat singer-songwriter Alexandra Burke, actor Gemma Atkinson and former magician’s assistant Debbie McGee.

What is the highest score a judge can give on Strictly?

How are the votes calculated on Strictly Come Dancing? Strictly Come Dancing results are calculated through a mix of audience vote and panel scores. The four judges give points out of 10, with a maximum of 40. This is then placed on a leaderboard.