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Week two of Strictly Come Dancing was quite eventful. Shayne Ward addressed some online criticism he received, Chris McCausland delivered the funniest joke of the season, we enjoyed a performance featuring Shania Twain's music, and despite suffering an injury that limited his training to just 16 hours, Nick Knowles still managed to dance.
Earlier this week, the host of DIY SOS injured his shoulder, raising doubts about whether he would take part. However, he managed to perform after only getting “two days” to practice.
In the opening two weeks of the BBC competition, this year's group of stars gradually got accustomed to the event. The launch show featured the contestants teaming up with their professional partners, followed by a week of performances where no one was sent home.
Tonight, the judges' scores from last week will be carried over and added to the audience votes. As a result, two couples will face the intense dance-off during the results show on Sunday, September 29th.
Get all the updates from the second week right here...
Who’s Leading The ‘Strictly’ Leaderboard?
Even though no one was sent home in last week's episode of Strictly, it still had an impact on what will happen tonight.
The scores from the judges will carry over and be added to the scores that the celebrities earn this evening.
Keeping this in mind, here’s the current status of the leaderboard:
Jacob Stolworthy, September 28, 2024, at 10:37 AM.
Couples' Dance And Song Performances This Week
One of the main highlights from last week's episode was a rather unusual song selection, where the unfortunate Paul Merson found himself doing a sort of American Smooth to Fat Les's "Vindaloo."
It's obvious why they chose Merson, a former football player, to perform to a football-themed song. However, there were reports before the episode aired suggesting that he felt a bit let down by that choice. Unsurprisingly, the performance didn't go over well, and many think he might end up being this year's "comedian" participant.
Here are the song selections and dance routines that the couples will be showcasing this week:
Jacob Stolworthy - September 28, 2024, at 11:15 AM
"‘Strictly’ Star To Perform Despite Arm Injury"
This week, Nick Knowles sustained an arm injury that raised doubts about his future participation in Strictly.
Nonetheless, it's thought that the 62-year-old host of DIY SOS, who is presently competing on the program with professional dancer Luba Mushtuk, will take the stage tonight since doctors have cleared him to do so.
According to a source who spoke to The Mirror, Nick and Luba are fully committed to continuing with the show. They were excited to receive the green light for their performance and are even planning to try a lift.
Discover additional information about Knowles' situation here:
Jacob Stolworthy, September 28, 2024, at 11:45 AM.
Strictly Couple Reveals Their Secret Code
Jowita Przystal, a professional from Strictly Come Dancing, has disclosed the special code that she and her dance partner, Pete Wicks, utilize during their practice sessions.
The Only Way Is Essex star Wicks is taking part in this year's Strictly competition, alongside 14 other celebrities all hoping to win the glitterball trophy. He is teamed up with Przystal, who has been part of the show since 2021.
During an episode of the Staying Relevant podcast, which Wicks co-hosts alongside Sam Thompson from Made in Chelsea, Przystal spoke about her relationship with Wicks. She mentioned that they clicked right away when they first encountered each other.
Jacob Stolworthy, September 28, 2024, 12:15 PM.
Who's Joining This Year's 'Strictly' Dance Show?
This year's installment of Strictly Come Dancing features 15 famous personalities. You can discover all the details about them and their assigned professional dance partners right here:
Jacob Stolworthy, September 28, 2024, at 12:45 PM
Nick Knowles: Just Two Days To Rehearse Due To Injury
Nick Knowles has announced that he will take the stage on tonight’s episode of Strictly, despite having sustained an injury.
Earlier this week, the host of DIY SOS injured his shoulder, leaving him with only two days to train before his upcoming performance.
On Saturday morning (September 28), he posted a video on Instagram, letting his followers know: "I'm heading to the studios – it's show day! I've spent the last two days learning the dance as best as I could. I promise to put my all into it tonight and aim to deliver a great performance."
Luba [Mushtuk] has created something incredible with her choreography. Now, all that's left for me is to bring it to life on stage. It’s been a challenging week, but I’m really looking forward to dancing tonight. And don’t worry about me—my shoulder is improving more each day.
He expressed his gratitude to his fans and mentioned that he would "do my utmost" for all those who have supported him. He recognized that he is at risk of being eliminated if he doesn’t improve his performance, as he currently sits in the bottom four on the leaderboard from last week.
Jacob Stolworthy, September 28, 2024, 1:15 PM
"‘Strictly’ Judges To Showcase Avant-Garde Dance"
The BBC has announced that the four judges from Strictly will compete for a title while performing an "avant-garde gothic tango" with the show's pro dancers.
Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas, and Anton Du Beke will take part in the exciting performance during the results show tomorrow night.
Jacob Stolworthy, September 28, 2024, at 1:45 PM
Meet JB Gill: The Current Favorite On 'Strictly'
After his JLS bandmate Aston Merrygold, singer JB Gill joins 14 other stars in this year's 20th anniversary edition of Strictly Come Dancing.
The 37-year-old gained popularity in 2008 as a member of the boyband JLS, which included singers Oritse Williams, Marvin Humes, and Aston Merrygold. Although the group came together in 2006, it was their appearances on that year's season of The X Factor that made them widely recognized.
Learn more about the current top contender on the leaderboard here:
Jacob Stolworthy, September 28, 2024, at 2:15 PM.
Paul Merson Calls 'Strictly' Experience Tough
Paul Merson has shared his thoughts regarding his involvement in Strictly Come Dancing.
Just a few days after the ex-Arsenal and England footballer danced an American Smooth to Fat Les's "Vindaloo," Merson, who finished low on the leaderboard, shared that he was having a tough time on the BBC show. However, his struggles aren't related to the dance techniques themselves.
Learn more by clicking here:
Jacob Stolworthy, September 28, 2024, 2:45 PM
'Strictly' Star Confesses Crush On Dance Partner
Sarah Hadland from Strictly Come Dancing has openly revealed that she has a crush on her professional partner, Vito Coppola.
The 53-year-old comedic actor, who is famous for his role as Stevie Sutton, the manager of a joke shop in the BBC sitcom Miranda, openly acknowledged that he was attracted to the 32-year-old Italian ballroom dancer the moment they first encountered each other.
"Of course I liked him," she said when asked if she found him attractive. "I'm human, right? If you're a woman and you're alive, how could he not appeal to anyone?"
Jacob Stolworthy, September 28, 2024, 3:15 PM
