Get Ready to Dance with the Undead
As we dive into the enchanting chaos that is Strictly Come Dancing, Halloween week brings an air of mystery along with layers of glitter and fake blood. Scheduled for this Saturday, the routines promise a delightful twist with the likes of Charli XCX and Lady Gaga echoing through the ballroom. What better way to celebrate than with dazzling dance moves and perhaps a few ghostly surprises?
The Change of Guard
Yet, amid the thrilling footwork and flamboyant costumes, the atmosphere crackles with a hint of uncertainty as speculation mounts over who will replace the beloved presenting duo Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. Their impending departure at the end of this series leaves many fans anxious about the future tone of the show.
“Will the new hosts maintain that playful rapport that has made the show a staple of Saturday nights?”
This Week's Highlights
In the spirit of Halloween, the show has organized a lineup sure to keep audiences on the edge of their seats:
- Alex and Johannes - Salsa to Horny by Mousse T feat. Hot 'n' Juicy
- Amber and Nikita - Viennese Waltz to I See Red by Everybody Loves an Outlaw
- Balvinder and Julian - Samba to Stay by Shakespears Sister
- Ellie and Vito - Tango to Abracadabra by Lady Gaga
- George and Alexis - Cha Cha Cha to Apple by Charli XCX
- Harry and Karen - American Smooth to Mystical Magical by Benson Boone
- Karen and Carlos - Argentine Tango to Red Right Hand by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
- La Voix and Aljaž - Paso Doble to Beethoven's 5th
- Lewis and Katya - Couple's Choice to Creep by Radiohead
- Vicky and Kai - American Smooth to Total Eclipse of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler
Moments to Watch For
The performances are set to be as spellbinding as they are competitive. Last week, Lewis Cope made headlines with a mesmerizing Johnny Cash Quickstep, garnering top scores. Not to be overshadowed, La Voix infused humor into the program with a cheeky Cher medley. This weekend, expect the judges—Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton Du Beke—to join in on the Halloween fun with costumes that will surely catch eyes.
As the competition heats up and the night magic unfolds on-screen, the stakes are high. Who will leave the scene in a cloud of confetti, and who will be banished back to the Halloween abyss? Be sure to tune in and witness the transformations unfold!
Don't miss the enchanting chaos of Strictly Come Dancing airing live at 18:35 on BBC One and available on BBC iPlayer!
Source reference: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2lp72n0p0vo
