1Red Carpet Premiere
The 15 new contestants are introduced to their professional partners for the first time. There is music from 'Jesse J. (II)' and
2Week 1: Show 1
In the first of the new season, live from Strictly's new home of the George Lucas stage at Elstree, 6 of the new couples perform for the first time for judges scores. |
3Week 1: Show 2
In the second show of the first round, the remaining 9 couples perform for the first time. Abbey and Aljaz receive the highest judges score of 32 for their Waltz, while Tony and Aliona, and Dave and Karen are joint bottom with 16 each. |
5Week 2 Results
In the first results show of the new season there is a pro dance, plus music from special guest
7Week 3 Results
There is a pro dance and music from special guest
8Week 4
The 13 remaining couples compete, with Sophie and Brendan, Natalie and Artem, and Abbey and Aljaz all topping the leader board with a score of 35 each from the judges. Fiona and Anton find themselves at the bottom with just 22. |
9Week 4 Results
There is a pro dance, plus music from special guests Andrea Begley and Keane . Rachel and Pasha, and for the 3rd time Julien and Janette find themselves in the bottom two and have to dance again, with Julien and Janette leaving the competition.
10Week 5
The remaining 12 couples dance for both judges and public votes. Joint again at the top of the judges leader-board are Natalie and Artem, and Abbey and Aljaz with a score of 35 each, with Dave and Karen bottom with just 17 for their Salsa. |
11Week 5 Results
There is a pro-dance plus a musical medley from special guests Earth Wind & Fire . Deborah and Robin, and Patrick and Anya find themselves in the bottom two and have to perform again in the dance off, with Deborah and Robin saying a tearful farewell as they leave the competition.
12Week 6: Halloween Spectacular
In a Halloween special there is a spooky group dance to The Time Warp, plus the remaining couples perform a scary Halloween themed dance. Natalie and Artem are again top of the judges leader-board with the first 10s of the season, and 38 judges points for their Viennese Waltz, while Dave and Karen are again bottom with a score of 19 for their too scary Jive.
13Week 6 Results
In the Halloween results show, there is music from special guests
14Week 7
Due to fainting during the dress rehearsal before the live show, Natalie is rushed to hospital and has a bye to next weeks round. The remaining contestants perform for the judges, with Patrick and Anya landing at the top of the leader-board, with a score of 37 (including their first '10') for their American Smooth. Dave and Karen are again bottom with a score of 20.
15Week 7 Results
There is a group dance with music from special guests
16Week 8
There is a group dance, and the remaining couples perform in the Tower Ballroom in Blackpool for one week only. Susanna and Kevin receive the highest score of the season so far with 39 for their traditional Paso Doble, quickly followed by Natalie and Artem for their Charleston. Joint bottom of the judges leader board are Mark and Iveta, and Fiona and Anton, with just 29 each.
17Week 8 Results
In the results show from the Tower Ballroom in Blackpool, there is a pro group dance, plus music from...
18Week 9
The 8 remaining couples perform for the judges, and public votes. Natalie and Artem come top of the leader board with 37 judges votes, with Ben and Kristina bottom with just 27 for their Charleston. |
19Week 9 Results
In the Week 9 results show there is a cake baking themed pro dance, plus music from special guests Il Divo . Ben and Kristina, and Mark and Iveta find themselves in the bottom two and have to perform again in the dance off, with Ben and Kristina being voted off the competition.
20Week 10: Musicals Week
In a special Musicals show, there is a pro group dance, and the remaining couples each perform a musical based dance. Abbey and Aljaz find themselves top of the judges leader board with the first perfect score of the season (40) for their Saturday Night Fever themed Salsa, with Mark and Iveta bottom for their Lion King themed Samba, with a score of 29.
23Week 11 Results
In the quarter final result show there is a pro group dance, plus music from special guests The Saturdays . Ashley and Ola, and Patrick and Anya find themselves in the bottom two, with Ashley and Ola being voted out of the competition.
24Week 12: The Semi-Final
The five semi finalists each perform two dances for the judges and public votes. Natalie and Artem receive the night's top score of 40 for their Salsa, whilst Susanna and Kevin receive the lowest of 32 for their Salsa. When both dances scores are combined, both Natalie and Artem, and Abbey and Aljaz share top spot with a score of 78 each, with Patrick and Anya bottom of the leader board with 69.
25Week 12: The Semi-Final Results
The semi final results show includes a pro dance featuring magician
26Week 13: The Grand Final Show One
In the first show of the first ever all girl Grand Final there is a pro dance featuring all pro dancers from this season, and the four finalists. The final four couples each perform a Judges Choice dance, plus their Showdance. The judges scores are for guidance only, and give their top scores for the Judges Choice to Abbey and Aljaz (40 for their Waltz), and for the Showdance a score of 40 to Natalie and Artem.
27Week 13: The Grand Final Show Two
At the start of the second show of the Grand Final Sophie and Brendon leave the competition, having received the fewest public votes. The remaining 3 couples perform again their favorite dances with Natalie and Artem receiving a maximum 40 for their American Smooth. There is music from guest Robbie Williams plus a group dance featuring all the couples from the season. When the final public votes are counted, Abbey and Aljaz are announced as the 2013 champions.
28Christmas Special
Six new contestants compete for judges and studio audience votes to impress and win the Christmas Glitterball Trophy. Elaine and Pasha come top of the judges leader board with a score of 39 for their Cha Cha Cha, but the trophy is won by Rufus and Flavia for their comic Tango. There is also music from special guest, choirboy Jack Topping.
1The Launch Show
In the season 12 Launch Show, the 15 new contestants get paired up with their professional partners and perform their first group dance. There is a performance from 2013 champions Abbey and Aljaz, plus music from guests 5 Seconds of Summer, and Imelda May and Smokey Robinson.
2Week 1: Show 1
Six of the 15 new contestants, Caroline, Tim, Jake, Judy, Scott and Pixie take to the floor for the first time with their professional partners, to perform for judges votes. After this first show, Jake and Janette are top of the judges leader board with a score of 28, Scott and Joanne are bottom with 16.
3Week 1: Show 2
The final nine contestants perform for the first time for judges votes. There is also a pro group dance. After the 2nd show, Frankie and Kevin are the new leaders with a score of 30, with Scott and Joanne still bottom with 16. |
4Week 2
All 15 contestants perform together for the first time for the judges, and for public votes. Jake and Janette, and Pixie and Trent receive the first 9's of the season so far. After last week's judges scores are added to this weeks, Jake and Janette are top of the leader board with a score of 63, with Judy and Anton bottom with 35.
5Week 2 Results
In the first results show of the season there is a group pro dance to Let it Go from the film Frozen, and music from special guests Jamie Cullum and Gregory Porter. Gregg and Aliona, and Jennifer and Triston find themselves in the bottom two and have to perform in the dance off, with Gregg and Aliona being the first pair to leave the competition.
6Week 3: Movie Special
There is a movie themed group dance, and the remaining 14 couples perform a movie themed dance. Donny Osmond appears as a guest judge for one week only. Frankie and Kevin find themselves top of the judges leader board with a score of 45 out of 50 including the season's first perfect '10' from Donny, with Tim and Natalie bottom with 22 out of 50.
7Week 3 Results
There is a group pro dance to Step in Time from Mary Poppins, plus music from special guest judge Donny Osmond, who sings Moon River. Simon and Kristina, and Jennifer and Tristan find themselves in the bottom two, with Jennifer and Tristan leaving the competition.
8Week 4
The remaining 13 couples perform for judges scores and audience votes. Jake and Janette, and Caroline and Pasha find themselves joint top of the judges leader board with a score of 33, with Scott and Joanne bottom with just 15. |
9Week 4 Results
The is a pro group dance plus music from special guests Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga. Mark and Karen, and Tim and Natalie find themselves in the bottom two and have to perform again in the dance off, with Tim and Natalie being voted off the competition.
10Week 5
The remaining 12 pairs compete for judges scores and audience votes. Pixie and Trent top the judges leader board with a score of 35 for their Samba, with Judy and Anton bottom with 18 for their Charleston. |
11Week 5 Results
There is a barn dance themed pro group dance plus music from special guests Culture Club. Thom and Iveta, plus Simon and Kristina find themselves in the bottom two and have to compete again in the dance off, with Thom and Iveta the latest to leave the competition.
12Week 6: Halloween Special
In this Halloween special there is a spooky pro dance to Bat Out of Hell, and the remaining couples each perform a spooky themed dance for judges scores and audience votes. Frankie and Kevin top the leader board with a score of 37 (including the first main judge '10' of the season from Bruno) for their Wicked themed Tango, with Judy and Anton bottom with 20 for their 101 Dalmations themed American Smooth.
13Week 6 Results
In the Halloween themed results show there is a scary pro group dance plus music from special guest Annie Lennox. Alison and Aljaz plus Scott and Joanne find themselves in the dance off, with Scott and Joanne the latest couple to leave the competition.
14Week 7
Zoe again steps into Claudia's shoes and the remaining 10 pairs perform for the judges. Pixie and Trent are top of the judges leader board receiving their first 10 and a score of 36 for their Foxtrot. Judy and Anton are again bottom with a score of 18 for their Paso Doble.
15Week 7 Results
In a Remembrance Day themed results show there is a themed group pro dance and musical guest Katherine Jenkins sings We'll Gather Lilacs. Alison and Aljaz, and for the first time Caroline and Pasha find themselves in the bottom two and perform again in the dance off, with Alison and Aljaz becoming the latest pair to be voted off the show.
16Week 8: Blackpool Special
In the Blackpool special from the Tower Ballroom there is a group pro dance to I Have a Dream, and the remaining nine couples perform for judges score and audience votes. Simon and Kristina, and Pixie and Trent share the top of the leader board with a score of 38 each with Judy and Anton again bottom with a score of 24.
17Week 8 Results
In the Blackpool results show there is a pro/celebrity group dance to the music of The Jacksons, plus music from special guests McBusted, and Dame Shirley Bassey. Sunetra and Brendan, and Judy and Anton find themselves in the bottom two and perform again in the dance off, with Judy and Anton being voted out of the competition.
18Week 9
Tess and a returned Claudia host the latest round, as the final 8 pairs perform for judges scores and audience votes. Frankie and Kevin, and Jake and Janette are joint of the judges leader board with scores of 38 each, with Steve and Ola bottom with a score of 23.
19Week 9 Results
There is a Cops and Robbers themed pro dance plus 2 songs from special musical guest Barry Manilow. Sunetra and Brendan, and Steve and Ola find themselves in the bottom two, with Steve and Ola the latest to leave the competition after performing again in the dance off.
20Week 10: Around the World Special
In an Around the World special there is a Bollywood styled pro group dance, and the remaining 7 couples perform a themed dance for judges scores and audience votes. Caroline and Pasha top the judges leader board with a score of 39 for their Charleston, with Sunetra and Brendan bottom with 27 for their Rumba.
21Week 10 Results
There is a group pro dance and music from the cast of Lord of the Dance, and André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra who are joined by Alfie Boe. Mark and Karen, and for the third time Sunetra and Brendan find themselves in the bottom two and the dance off, with Sunetra and Brendan leaving the competition.
22Week 11
The six remaining couples perform both a main dance plus compete in a Waltzathon for judges scores and audience votes. Caroline and Pasha receive the highest score of 39 for their Argentine Tango, with Frankie and Kevin bottom with 34 for their Salsa. After the Waltzathon scores are added (which was won by Pixie and Trent), the final leader board sees Caroline and Pasha still top with 42 (39 and 3) with Mark and Karen now bottom (35 for their main dance and 2 for the Waltzathon).
24Week 12: The Semi-Final
In the semi-final, the remaining five couples each perform two dances for judges scores and audience votes. Caroline and Pasha again find themselves top of the leader board with 35 for their Foxtrot and the season's first perfect 40 (and Craig's first 10) for their Salsa. Jake and Janette are bottom with scores of 30 and 31.
25Week 12: The Semi-Final Results
In a very emotional semi final results show there is a group pro dance plus music from Paloma Faith. Mark and Karen, and Jake and Janette find themselves in the bottom two and have to perform again in the dance off, with Jake and Janette leaving the competition.
26The Grand Final: Show 1
In the first show of this season's Grand Final, each of the 4 contestants perform a judges choice dance, and their Show Dance. Caroline and Pasha top the leader board with a perfect score of 40 from the judges for each of their dances. |
27The Grand Final: Show 2
At the start of this season's second Grand Final show, Mark and Karen leave the competition after having received the least viewer votes. The other three pairs then perform their favorite dance of the season for judges scores. Caroline and Pasha again receive a perfect 40 meaning they are the only couple in Strictly history to receive perfect 40's for each of their Final dances. There is music from special guests Take That and all previous contestants perform a group dance. Caroline and Pasha are then crowned 2014 Champions.
1Launch Show
In the season 13 Launch Show, each of the new contestants get paired with their pro dancers. There is music from special guests Jess Glynne and Gregory Porter, a pro group dance, and all contestants take to the floor for the first time. There is also one last dance by current champions Caroline Flack and Pasha.
2Week One: Show One
In the first live show of the season six couples dance for the first time for judges votes. Helen and Aljaz find themselves top of the leader board with a score of 29, including the first '8' of the season. |
3Week One: Show Two
Following on from the previous night's first live edition, in which the first six celebrity hoofers made their dance-floor debuts, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman introduce the nine celebs who've been patiently waiting in the wings, ready to show off what they've learned in the rehearsal room. Or not, as the case may be...
4Week Two
All 15 couples perform for the first time for both judges scores and viewer votes. Jay and Aliona find themselves top of the shows leader board with a score of 31, with Iwan and Ola bottom with a score of just 13. |
5Week Two Results
In the first results show of the new season there is a group pro dance and music from special guest Rod Stewart. Iwan and Ola, and Jamelia and Tristan find themselves in the bottom two, with Iwan and Ola the first couple to leave the competition.
6Week Three: Movie Special
In this week's Movie Special, there is a pro group dance, and the remaining 14 couples perform a movie themed dance. Carol and Pasha find themselves bottom of the judges leader board with a score of just 17 for their South Pacific themed Quick Step. Jay and Aliona are top with a score of 37 (the best score and first '10' of the season) for their Pulp Fiction themed Jive.
7Week Three Results
There is a movie themed group dance plus music from Andrea Bocelli. Anthony and Oti, and Ainsley and Natalie find themselves in the bottom two and perform again in the dance off, with Anthony and Oti the second couple to leave the competition.
9Week Four Results
There is an 80's themed group dance plus music from guest
10Week Five
The remaining 12 couples perform for judges scores and viewer votes. Helen and Aljaz, and Kellie and Kevin find themselves joint top of the judges leader board with scores of 35, with Ainsley and Natalie bottom with a score of 18 for their Waltz.
11Week Five Results
There is a group pro dance to The Sun Has Got His Hat On, and music from guest Bryan Adams. Jamelia and Tristan, and Ainsley and Natalie find themselves in the bottom two and have to dance again, with Ainsley and Natalie the latest to leave the competition.
12Week Six: Halloween Special
In a Halloween themed special there is a spooky group dance, and the remaining 11 couples perform for the judges. Georgia and Giovanni are top of the leader board with a score of 35 for their Ghostbusters themed Tango, with Carol and Pasha bottom with 13 for their Rumba.
13Week Six Results
In the Halloween Special results show there is a chess themed group pro dance plus music from James Morrison. Kirsty and Brendan, and Jamelia and Tristan find themselves in the bottom two and have to dance again, with Kirsty and Brendan becoming the latest couple to leave the competition.
14Week Seven
At the midway point of the competition, the final 10 couples perform. Peter and Janette find themselves at the top of the judges leader board with 38 points (the highest of the season) for their Charleston. Carol and Pasha are again bottom with just 17 for their American Smooth.
15Week Seven Results
There is a Remembrance Day special group Pro dance to In the Mood, plus music from Seal. In a shock, Kellie and Kevin (in his first ever dance off) find themselves in the bottom two, along with Carol and Pasha, with Carol and Pasha being voted out by the judges.
16Week Eight
The final 9 pairs dance it out for a place in next week's Blackpool special. Georgia and Giovanni are top of the judges leader board with a score of 39 points (the current highest of the season) for their Chicago based Charleston, with Jeremy and Karen bottom with 21 for their Quickstep.
17Week Eight Results
There is a group Pro dance to the music of
18Week Nine: Blackpool Special
In this season's Blackpool special there is a full group dance, and the remaining 8 couples take to the Tower Ballroom floor. For the first time Peter and Janette find themselves bottom of the judges leader board with a score of 29 for their Jive, with Georgia and Giovanni again top, with 38 for their American Smooth. Anita and Gleb, and Kellie and Kevin also both score their first '10s' of the season.
19Week Nine Results
In this week's results show from the Tower Ballroom, Blackpool, there is a group pro dance plus music from Anastacia and Take That. Jamelia and Tristan find themselves in the bottom two for the 5th time, along with Peter and Janette for their first. Both compete again in the dance off with Jamelia and Tristan controversially being voted off the show. For the first time this season the judges were split, with Len choosing to send Peter and Janette home.
20Week Ten
The final 7 couples perform their main dance, plus a 'Quickstepathon' for judges votes. Helen and Aljaz get the best main dance score, with 39 for their Viennese Waltz (their first '10s' of the season). After the 'Quickstepathon' (which Helen and Aljaz won), they remain top of the leader board with a score of 46, with Peter and Janette bottom with a score of 32.
21Week Ten Results
There is a laundrette themed pro group dance, plus music from guests Adam Lambert and Il Divo. Kellie and Kevin, and Peter and Janette find themselves in the bottom two and have to dance again, with Peter and Janette the latest to leave the competition.
22The Quarter-Final: Musicals Special
In this Musicals Special there is a group pro dance to That's Entertainment, and each of the remaining 6 couples perform a musicals based dance. Anita and Gleb find themselves bottom of the judges leader board with a score of 31 for their Argentine Tango to Cell Block Tango from Chicago. Top are Jay and Aliona for their Rumba from the musical Once.
23The Quarter-Final Results
There is a group pro dance with the West End cast of The Lion King, and music from guest Josh Groban. In another shock, Helen and Aljaz, and Georgia and Giovanni find themselves in the bottom two and dance again, with Helen and Aljaz being voted out of the competition.
24The Semi-Final
The final 5 couples perform two dances each for a chance to get through to the final. Kellie and Kevin receive the best judges score of the night (39 for their American Smooth), with Katie and Anton the lowest (just 25 for their Charleston). When both dance scores are added together, Kellie and Kevin are top of the leader board with 73/80, with Katie and Anton bottom with a combined score of 56/80.
25The Semi-Final Results
There is a group pro dance plus music from special guest Kylie Minogue. Katie and Anton, and Anita and Gleb find themselves in the bottom two and dance again, with Anita and Gleb just falling short of the Grand Final, and leaving the competition.
28Christmas Special 2015
With Bruce Forsyth not recovered from his operation, this years Christmas Special is hosted by Tess and Claudia. Six couples, including former champions, compete for judges scores and studio audience votes to become Christmas Champion, with Harry and Joanne coming out on top. There is also music from special guests Shirley Bassey and Blake.
2Week One: Show One
With no public vote in the first weekend of live shows, 6 of the 15 new couples dance for the first time for judges scores. |
3Week One: Show Two
The remaining 9 couples dance for the first time for judges scores. At the end of the first weekend of shows, Daisy and Aljaz are top of the leader board with a score of 32, with Ed and Katya bottom with 21. |
4Week Two
All 15 couples dance for viewer votes (for the first time this season) and judges scores. This weeks scores are added to last weeks resulting in a tie at the top, with both Louise and Kevin, and Danny and Oti having a score of 63 out of 80 for their two dances. Ed and Katya find themselves bottom with a judges score of 44.
5Week Two Results
In the first results show of the season there is a pro group dance and music from special guest Barry Gibb. Melvin and Janette, and Anastacia and Brendan find themselves in the bottom two. In a shock twist though, due to Anastacia's injury, on medical advice she was unable to compete in the dance off so the vote off went down to viewer votes, which resulted in Melvin and Janette leaving the competition.
6Week Three: Movie Week
In this movie themed edition there is a pro group dance to the themes of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, particularly The Sound of Music (1965), The King and I (1956), Carousel (1956), and Oklahoma! (1955), plus the remaining 14 couples perform a movie themed dance. Danny and Oti, and Claudia and AJ find themselves joint top of the judges leader board with scores of 36, with Ed and Katya again bottom, with a score of 24.
7Week Three Results
There is a pro group dance and music from guests Michael Ball and Alfie Boe who performed Somewhere from West Side Story (1961). Tameka and Gorka, and shockingly Laura and Giovanni find themselves in the dance off, with Tameka and Gorka leaving the competition.
8Week Four
With Will Young unexpectedly quitting the series in the week (citing 'Personal Reasons'), the remaining 12 couples dance for judges scores and audience votes. Ore and Joanne are top of the judges leader board when their jive nets them the first '10s' of the season and a near perfect score of 39. Ed and Katya are again bottom with a lowly score of 16.
9Week Four Results
There is a group James Brown themed pro dance and music from special guests
10Week Five
10 couples perform for the judges and for viewer votes. Anastacia is dancing with Gorka this week due to Brendan being ill. Laura injured her ankle in the week's training so is unable to dance and has a bye straight through to next week's round. For the second week, Ore and Joanne are top of the judges leader board with a score of 36. Ed and Katya are again bottom, with a score of just 18 (and after almost dropping his partner in a lift that nearly went very wrong).
11Week Five Results
There is a pro group dance to the musical number Thoroughly Modern Millie, plus music from special guest LeAnn Rimes. Lesley and Anton, and in a shock, Daisy and Aljaz find themselves in the bottom two and perform again in the dance off, with Lesley and Anton leaving the competition.
12Week Six: Halloween Special
In this spooky Halloween Special, the remaining 10 couples perform for scary judges scores and viewer votes. There is also a Halloween themed pro group dance to You Spin Me Round, originally recorded by Dead or Alive. Claudia and AJ, and Laura and Giovanni are joint top of the judges leader board with scores of 36 each, with Anastacia and Brendan bottom with 25.
13Week Six Results
In the Halloween results show there is a scary pro group dance and music from special guest
14Week Seven
The remaining 9 couples perform again for judges scores and viewer votes. With more perfect '10s' being given out this week, Louise and Kevin are top of the judges leader board with a near perfect score of 39 for their Argentine Tango (the first Argentine Tango of the season). Ed and Katya are bottom with a score of 27.
15Week Seven Results
There is a Cuban based pro group dance plus music from special guest Gary Barlow. In a bit of a shock, Ore and Joanne, and Laura and Giovanni find themselves in the bottom two dance off, with Laura and Giovanni being the latest to leave the competition.
17Week Eight Results
There is a special pro group dance telling a personal story for Remembrance Sunday, of a couple who fell in love in World War 2, plus music from special guest Andre Rieu. Daisy and Aljaz, and Greg and Natalie find themselves in the bottom two and dance again, with Daisy and Aljaz being the latest couple to leave the competition.
18Week Nine: Blackpool Special
In this year's Blackpool Special from the Tower Ballroom, there is a group dance featuring all pro dancers, remaining celebrities and the judges. The seven remaining couples compete, with Danny and Oti top of the leader board with the first perfect score of '40' of the season. Ed and Katya are again bottom with a score of just 23.
19Week Nine Results
In the Blackpool results show there is a celebrity/pro group dance plus music from musical guests Rick Astley and Simple Minds. Greg and Natalie and Claudia and AJ find themselves in the bottom two dance off, with Greg and Natalie being the latest couple to be voted off the show.
20Week Ten
The final six couples perform for judges scores and public votes for a place in the quarter final. There is also a Cha-Cha-Challenge in which all couples dance at the same time. Danny and Oti get their second perfect score of 40 in a row (the first time ever for a Samba) with Ed and Katya getting just 23 for their Tango. Louise and Kevin win the Cha-Cha-Challenge which puts them joint top of the leader board with a combined score of 45 along with Danny and Oti. Ed and Katya are again bottom with a combined score of just 24.
21Week Ten Results
There is a Sports Day themed group pro dance plus music from special guest Ellie Goulding. Judge Rinder and Oksana, and Ed and Katya find themselves in the bottom two and have to dance again, with the judges unanimously voting to eliminate Ed and Katya from the competition.
25The Semi-Final Results
In this year's Semi-Final results show there is a bird themed modern group pro dance, music from special guest
