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.

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### Presenters gallery 

File:Tess Daly Strictly 2024.jpg|Tess Daly (2004–25)

### Judging panel gallery 

File:Craig-Revel-Horwood-2022.png|Craig Revel Horwood (2004–present)
File:Shirley Ballas 20241205.jpg|Shirley Ballas (2017–present)
File:2022-06-22-Motsi Mabuse LEA Live Entertainment Award 15 -0167.jpg|Motsi Mabuse (2019–present)
File:Anton Du Beke in 2019.png|Anton Du Beke (2021–present)

### Former Judges 
Currently living former judges as of 2024.
File:Arlenephillips@strictly.png|Arlene Phillips (2004–2008)
File:Alesha Dixon at Tup Tup Palace (cropped).jpg|Alesha Dixon (2009–2011)
File:Darcey Bussell in 2016.jpg|Darcey Bussell (2012–2019)
File:Bruno Tonioli in 2015.jpg|Bruno Tonioli (2004–2020)

## Overview 
## Full Episodes 
### Series 9 
### Series 10 
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