STRICTLY GALLERIES
Strictly Come Dancing FashionIrrespective of who takes part in Strictly Come Dancing, one could argue that the clothes are just as big an ingredient as the stars and the dance steps. Sequinned, short, feathery, colourful - the Strictly costume department has its hands full making sure all the stars dazzle week after week. Take a look back at some of the fashion over the years: the good, the bad and the utterly ridiculous.
- Strictly The Bitchiest!
"Arlene is a Sharon Osbourne wannabe, but without The X-Factor judge's looks, brains, humour or humility," so said Carol Vorderman about Arlene Phillips back in 2004. Ooooh! The claws were out. But then, that's Strictly.
The Rise and Rise of AleshaSinger Alesha Dixon will replace Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips when the show returns this autumn, the BBC has confirmed. The 66-year-old choreographer has been axed.
John Sergeant In Casualty CameoTV presenter and reporter John Sergeant is to make a cameo appearance in an episode of the BBC's Casualty. The former political correspondent, and Strictly Come Dancing star, will play - a political reporter.
Tom waltzes off with Strictly crownSoap star Tom Chambers has won BBC reality show Strictly Come Dancing.
Strictly: The Road To The FinalWhat a shocker this series of Strictly Come Dancing has turned out to be. We had the curse of EastEnders as former stars of the BBC soap fell by the wayside early. Then there was the John Sergeant saga...
Strictly's Semi-Final FiascoThe three remaining dancers battled it out to see which two would make it to the final. However, in a shock twist, Strictly Come Dancing found itself embroiled in yet more controversy.
Strictly Live: Week 12Austin Healey's hip-swinging salsa could not save the former England rugby ace from becoming the 13th celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing.
Strictly Nuts For John Sergeant Au revoir ma Cherie (Lunghi)! I shall miss your elegance, your naturally glamorous look and your fantastic legs. But, thanks to a political heavyweight (fnarr, fnarr!), Strictly Come Dancing 2008 isn't strictly about talent…
Strictly Live: Week 11Christine Bleakley has performed her last tango on Strictly Come Dancing after the judges unanimously agreed it was her turn to leave. The One Show presenter became the 12th celebrity to get the boot.
Strictly Live: Week 10Model and television presenter Jodie Kidd said she had been on the "most amazing journey" as she became the 11th celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing. However John Sergeant's exit probably overshadowed hers.
John Sergeant Quits StrictlyFormer journalist John Sergeant has sensationally pulled out of Strictly Come Dancing. In a statement, he said: "The trouble is that there is now a real danger that I might win the competition. Even for me that would be a joke too far." He had received strong support from the public, but the judges have been critical of his dancing. BBC One controller Jay Hunt said: "We are very sad to see him go." So thanks to a political heavyweight (fnarr, fnarr!), Strictly Come Dancing 2008 wasn't strictly about talent…
Strictly Live: Week 9Actress Cherie Lunghi became the ninth celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing, even as the judges praised her "breakthrough" performance. Like Heather Small, she won praise for her improved performance.
Strictly Week 8 GalleryOn this week's show the nine remaining celebrities each performed a different dance, but there was a Strictly shocking result on the Sunday night.
Strictly Live - Week 7On this week's show, the 10 remaining celebrities each performed a different dance. Rugby player Austin Healey was once again at the top of the leader board with 36, the highest score of the series so far.