December 15th 2024.
As we eagerly anticipate the upcoming Christmas Special, Strictly Come Dancing fans have another reason to celebrate. This year marks the show's 20th anniversary since its first ever episode aired on our screens. And what better way to commemorate this milestone than with a special anniversary show airing on the BBC?
Season 2024 has been one to remember, with Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell taking home the Glitterball trophy in a record-breaking win. But the celebrations don't stop there, as the trailer for the anniversary show promises a star-studded reunion of fan favourites and past winners, including the likes of Zoe Ball, Ed Balls, and Bill Bailey.
The trailer also gives us a glimpse of some iconic moments from the past two decades, with familiar faces like current winner Dianne and I'm A Celebrity star Oti Mabuse reminiscing with their professional partners. Natasha Kaplinsky, the first ever Strictly winner, can be seen declaring her pride in being the first person to lift the Glitterball trophy.
However, one notable absence from the trailer is presenter Zoe Ball's professional partner, Brendan Cole. Despite being a part of the show for over a decade, it's unclear if he will be joining in on the celebrations. But fans can still look forward to seeing plenty of familiar faces, as the trailer also features other past contestants and judges.
Controversial dancer Giovanni Pernice, who recently left the show, is shown dancing with the show's first ever deaf winner, Rose Ayling-Ellis, to Clean Bandit and Zara Larsson's Symphony. This memorable moment, where Rose placed her hands over Giovanni's head and they danced in silence, pays tribute to the deaf community.
Other highlights from the trailer include former MP Ed Balls recreating his famous Gangnam Style routine with partner Katya Jones, Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton's adorable cameo as a couple who found love on the show, and reigning champ Dianne Buswell with her partner Joe Sugg.
The special also features former Strictly stars like Vito Coppola, who won with Coronation Street's Ellie Leach last year, and Fleur East, who now hosts spin-off series Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two. Radio host Zoe and professional dancer-now-judge Anton Du Beke share a heartwarming moment, while Oti re-enacts her memorable dance with Bill Bailey.
Strictly Come Dancing: 20 Fabulous Years will air on BBC One and iPlayer on December 21st at 7pm. And if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, be sure to get in touch with the entertainment team at The Agency. They'd love to hear from you!
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