Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly Come Dancing is a British television programme. It features celebrities dancing with professional dancers. Each week, the expert judges decide which couple will leave the contest. In the final, the public vote for the winner. The show has been presented by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman since 2014. It was previously hosted by Bruce Forsyth from 2004 to 2013.

There were two series in its first year, 2004. From 2005 onwards, there has been one series per year. Many countries have their own version of the show (see Dancing with the Stars). It was originally presented by Sir Bruce Forsyth from 2004 to 2013. It is currently presented by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.

 Presenters and Judges 
From 2004 to 2013, Bruce Forsyth presented the show alongside Tess Daly. 

From 2013 to 25, Tess Daly presented the show alongside Claudia Winkleman.

On 9 July 2009, Arlene Phillips announced her departure from the show. Later that same day, it was confirmed that Alesha Dixon would replace her on the judging panel.

On 2 January 2012, Alesha Dixon announced her departure from the show. On 25 April 2012, it was confirmed that Darcey Bussell would replace her on the judging panel.

On 4 April 2014, Bruce Forsyth announced his departure from the show but stated that he would continue to host the Christmas specials and Children in Need episodes until 2015. On 10 May 2014, it was confirmed that Claudia Winkleman would replace him as co-host, joining Tess Daly.

On 13 July 2016, Len Goodman announced that he would be leaving the show. On 9 May 2017, it was announced that Shirley Ballas would replace him as head judge on the panel.

On 10 April 2019, Darcey Bussell announced that she would be leaving the show. On 21 July 2019, it was confirmed that Motsi Mabuse would replace her on the judging panel.

On 24 June 2021, it was announced that Anton Du Beke, the longest-serving professional dancer on Strictly, would replace Bruno Tonioli as a permanent judge for series 19. It was later confirmed on 19 May 2022 that Tonioli would not be returning to the show.

On 23 October 2025, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced that the current series of Strictly would be their last, with the Christmas special marking their final appearance on the show as hosts.

The original judging panel consisted of Craig Revel Horwood, Arlene Phillips, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli. The current judging panel consists of Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke.

 Colour key

SeriesPresentersJudgesGuest JudgesMainCo12341Bruce ForsythTess DalyCraig Revel HorwoodArlene PhillipsLen GoodmanBruno Tonioli rowspan="6" 234567Alesha DixonDarcey Bussell8 rowspan="1" 9Jennifer Grey10Darcey Bussell rowspan="2" 1112Tess DalyClaudia WinklemanDonny Osmond13 rowspan="3" 1415 Shirley Ballas16Alfonso Ribeiro17Motsi Mabuse18Anton Du Beke19Anton Du BekeCynthia Erivo20 rowspan="4" 21222324–

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 Former Judges 
Currently living former judges as of 2024.

 Overview 
+SeriesYearCelebritiesEpisodesWinnersCelebrityProfessional1200489Natasha KaplinskyBrendan Cole21016Jill HalfpennyDarren Bennett320051220Darren GoughLilia Kopylova420061424Mark RamprakashKaren Hardy52007Alesha DixonMatthew Cutler620081628Tom ChambersCamilla Dallerup7200919Chris HollinsOla Jordan820101426Kara TointonArtem Chigvintsev9201125Harry JuddAliona Vilani102012Louis SmithFlavia Cacace1120131527Abbey ClancyAljaž Škorjanec122014Caroline FlackPasha Kovalev132015Jay McGuinessAliona Vilani14201626Ore OdubaJoanne Clifton15201725Joe McFaddenKatya Jones162018Stacey DooleyKevin Clifton172019Kevin FletcherOti Mabuse1820201217Bill Bailey1920211525Rose Ayling-EllisGiovanni Pernice202022Hamza YassinJowita Przystał2120239TBATBATBA

 Full Episodes 

 Series 9 
 Episode Number  Series Number  Title  Original Air Date  Running Time 2131Launch Show23 September 20111:05:032142Week 1: Show 130 September 20111:05:012153Week 1: Show 21 October 20112164Week 28 October 20112:00:592176Week 315 October 20111:50:022187Week 422 October 20111:50:002198Week 529 October 20111:40:032209Week 65 November 20111:30:1322110Week 712 November 20111:25:0922211Week 819 November 20111:20:0322312Week 926 November 20111:20:0022413Week 1026 November 20111:20:0422514Week 113 December 20111:45:0922615Grand Final 10 December 20111:10:5922716Christmas Special 201117 December 20111:00:30

 Series 10 
 Episodenumber  Episodenumber2 Title  Original Air Date  Running Time 2281Series 10 Premiere 29 September 20121:05:172314Week 215 October 20121:55:002325Week 322 October 20121:55:122336Week 429 October 20121:50:132358Week 53 November 20121:45:0124012Week 108 December 20121:05:1624214Grand Final 22 December 20121:25:09 

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