Strictly Come Dancing series 22
| Strictly Come Dancing | |
|---|---|
| Series 22 | |
| Presented by | Tess Daly Claudia Winkleman |
| Judges | Shirley Ballas Anton Du Beke Motsi Mabuse Craig Revel Horwood |
| Release | |
| Original network | BBC One |
| Original release | September 2024 |
| Series chronology | |
Strictly Come Dancing is expected to return for its twenty-second series with a launch show in September 2024 on BBC One, with the live shows expected to begin shortly thereafter.[1] A special episode to commemorate the programme's twentieth anniversary has also been confirmed.[2] Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are confirmed to return as hosts, whilst Janette Manrara and Fleur East will return to host Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two.[3] Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke will return to the judging panel.[4]
Professional dancers[edit]
In June 2024, the BBC announced that Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Vito Coppola, Amy Dowden, Carlos Gu, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Márquez, Luba Mushtuk, Lauren Oakley, Jowita Przystał, Johannes Radebe, Michelle Tsiakkas, Kai Widdrington and Nancy Xu would be returning to the series.[5] It was confirmed that Giovanni Pernice would not be returning to the show, following misconduct allegations regarding his dance teaching methods.[6][7][8] Pernice however denied "any suggestion of abusive or threatening behaviour".[9][6] In July 2024, it was announced that Aljaž Škorjanec would be returning as a professional after a two-year hiatus, following his departure in March 2022, having last appeared in the nineteenth series.[10][11] Later that same month, despite initially being confirmed to return for the series, it was subsequently announced that Graziano Di Prima would not be returning to the show, following allegations of misconduct against him towards Zara McDermott, his partner from the previous series.[12] In a statement, Di Prima said that he "deeply regretted his actions that led to his departure from [the show]".[13][14]
References[edit]
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- ^ "Strictly Come Dancing celebrates 20 years of dance magic on the BBC with brand new anniversary show". BBC Media Centre. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ "Strictly's Tess Daly hoping for special surprises for 20th anniversary". Radio Times. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ "Strictly Come Dancing celebrates two decades of dance as Presenters, Judges and Professional Dancers for 2024 are confirmed". BBC News. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ "Strictly Come Dancing confirms 2024 professionals". Radio Times. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Strictly star Giovanni rejects claims over teaching methods". BBC News. 19 May 2024. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "BBC promises 'fairness' after Strictly Come Dancing complaint reports". BBC News. 29 May 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ "'It's not going to go away': Strictly Come Dancing row could take shine off 20th anniversary | Strictly Come Dancing | The Guardian". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ "Giovanni Pernice will not return to Strictly Come Dancing". BBC News. 10 June 2024. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "Aljaž Škorjanec returns to the Strictly Come Dancing Ballroom as a Professional Dancer". BBC News. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ "Aljaž Škorjanec returns to Strictly Come Dancing". BBC News. 9 July 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ "Strictly star axed by BBC after 'deeply regretful' event". The Independent. 14 July 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ "Graziano Di Prima out of Strictly Come Dancing line-up". BBC News. 13 July 2024. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
- ^ "Strictly Come Dancing star Graziano Di Prima leaves BBC show". Sky News. Retrieved 14 July 2024.