Strictly Come Dancing fans have been in awe of Angela Rippon for weeks and who can deny her having the best legs in the business following her high-kicking across the dancefloor.
02.10.2023 - 11:57 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Strictly Come Dancing fans noticed pro dancer Giovanni Pernice paying a sweet tribute to his previous dance partner Rose Ayling-Ellis during Sunday's results show. Giovanni won the competition in 2021 with Eastenders actress Rose, who was the show’s first-ever deaf contestant.
Rose, who wears a hearing aid, and Giovanni moved the judges with their choice of dance during the nineteenth series of the show, turning the music off and dancing in silence in a tribute to the deaf community. The pair formed a firm friendship and Strictly viewers believe their time together has left a mark on the pro dancer.
During last night's results show, which saw Les Dennis and Nancy Xu become the first couple eliminated from the competition, fans spotted that Giovanni is still using the sign language that he picked up from Rose.
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On Saturday, Giovanni and his new partner actress Amanda Abbington wowed judges with complex-looking lifts and a handstand as they performed the Salsa to a song by Gloria Estefan. Craig Revel Horwood admitted that the performance was “amazing” and the pair were awarded 32 points.
As Tess Daly announced that Giovanni and Amanda had avoided the dreaded dance-off and would be returning next week, the couple embraced before Giovanni turned to the camera and signed 'thank you' to the viewers at home. A smiley Amanda spotted the gesture, which involves touching the chin with a flat hand and moving it outwards, and joined in.
Fans were quick to spot the tribute and took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their delight. @miast24 wrote: "I love how they
Strictly Come Dancing fans have been in awe of Angela Rippon for weeks and who can deny her having the best legs in the business following her high-kicking across the dancefloor.
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Angela Rippon, 79, and Kai Widdrington performed a Rumba to Rise Like A Phoenix by Conchita Wurst for week four of Strictly Come Dancing. The pair wowed the judges with their routine and received a score of 31 for the notoriously difficult dance. Anton du Beke said it was "exactly the sort of rumba I like" while Shirley Ballas said "I am shocked, it is beautiful" and Craig Revel Horwood added: "I absolutely loved it!" Motsi Mabuse told Angela: "I feel like you are just a message for all women out there, saying, 'Don't stop, life is good.'" But it wasn't just the judges who were pleased with the performance as Kai rushed to praise Angela when the music ended.
Some Strictly Come Dancing fans considered switching off the latest live show over one judge's actions. Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and head judge Shirley Ballas were all back in the ballroom on Saturday night (October 14).
Strictly Come Dancing fans pleaded 'get one with it' as they tuned in to week four of the dance competition. The hit BBC One show was back on screens on Saturday night (October 14) following the spectacular that was last weekend's movie week.
Karen Hauer, 41, and her Strictly Come Dancing partner Eddie Kadi were hoping to score another 10 from the judges with their American Smooth on Saturday night. However, it wasn't to be as the pair were criticised over the ballroom routine. Shirley Ballas said their performance of Sex Bomb by Sir Tom Jones was a "bit of a dance disaster" but she wanted to be constructive with her criticism as she has been impressed by him.
Fans were left fuming on behalf of Nigel Harman as they claimed he was 'stitched up' during week three of Strictly Come Dancing. The Casualty actor was back in the ballroom on Saturday night (October 7) with his professional dance partner Katya Jones.
Strictly Come Dancing fans were left 'feeling ill' during the latest spectacular trip to the ballroom as they couldn't help but notice the same thing surrounding Craig Revel Horwood. It was all about the lights, camera and action on Saturday night (October 7) as it was the first big themed show of the series.
Prepare for an extra sprinkle of Hollywood glamour on the dance floor this weekend, as Strictly Come Dancing's epic Movie Week is back.The 14 remaining dance couples are set to take on an eclectic range of performances inspired by La La Land's biggest films. After finding themselves in the dance-off last week, broadcaster Nikita Kanda and Gorka Márquez will hope their Jive to Kids In America from the 1995 hit Clueless will be enough to save them from a similar fate this time round.
Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Brendan Cole has had his say on Amanda Abbington's Salsa calling it “weird” and admitting it “doesn't excite me.” Amanda and Giovanni Pernice performed to Oye by Gloria Estefan and scored a grand total of 32 for their routine, after being an eight by the four judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton Du Beke. But while the judges may have enjoyed the routine, Brendan slammed the inclusion of lifts and claimed it "fell off towards the end". He explained: "Lifts never excite me – it's not a tricky thing to do for a professional dancer so that kind of thing doesn't excite me.
Rose Ayling-Ellis has sparked concern amongst fans as she was seen making a 'dangerous' move before accidentally flashing the camera while at an event. The Strictly Come Dancing 2022 winner appeared to be enjoying a bit of a plush night out when she headed over for some food.
Giovanni Pernice made a sweet tribute to his former dance partner Rose Ayling-Ellis on Sunday evening's Strictly Come Dancing results show, after it was announced he and Amanda Abbington had been voted through by fans. The professional dancer, 33, won the BBC One show with EastEnders actress Rose, 28, who was the first ever deaf contestant to compete on Strictly. Rose and Giovanni formed a close bond during their time on the show and it looks like Rose has left a lasting mark on the pro dancer.
Strictly Come Dancing's first results show on Sunday night saw viewers gutted for Les Dennis as he was the first celebrity to be axed from the competition alongside professional partner Nancy Xu.
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Strictly Come Dancing fans have been saying the same thing about Giovanni Pernice and Amanda Abbington as they were seen taking a break from rehearsals. The pair are currently preparing for their second performance in the ballroom following their debut last weekend.