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Strictly Come Dancing 2022 week two results: Kaye Adams is the first celebrity to be eliminated

Posted on October 3, 2022 by mkmswain

The Loose Women presenter exits the ballroom. Read my full Telegraph article here

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Strictly Come Dancing 2022 week two: Ellie Simmonds impresses the judges with her adapted waltz

Posted on October 1, 2022 by mkmswain

Plus quality quickstepping, lesbian drama and a Cockney Charleston. Read my full Telegraph article here

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Strictly Come Dancing 2022 first live show: Will Mellor and Hamza Yassin top the week 1 leaderboard

Posted on September 24, 2022 by mkmswain

The actor and wildlife presenter led the pack, while former footballer Tony Adams scored an own goal with his terrible tango. Read my full Telegraph article here

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Strictly Come Dancing 2022 Launch Show live: Helen Skelton, Tony Adams and more meet their partners

Posted on September 23, 2022 by mkmswain

The 20th series of the ballroom show begins. Read my full Telegraph article here

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Hurrah for old-school Strictly! Why going back to basics is the show’s best move yet

Posted on August 24, 2022 by mkmswain

The line-up for this year’s competition has been announced – and it’s fantastic. Read my full Telegraph article here

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Bonnie Langford: All I did in Doctor Who was say ‘but Doctor…’ and scream

Posted on June 27, 2022 by mkmswain

I chatted to Bonnie Langford about Anything Goes, Doctor Who, EastEnders and more. Read my full The i Paper interview here

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Casanova and Wild Tango, Sadler’s Wells

Posted on May 13, 2022 by mkmswain

Northern Ballet’s narrative work is overcomplicated but seductive, while German Cornejo’s latest is a muddled misfire. Read my The i Paper reviews here

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Johannes Radebe: Freedom, Peacock Theatre

Posted on April 4, 2022 by mkmswain

In an electrifying self-choreographed show the Strictly professional traces his own story, from African king to disco queen. Read my full The i Paper review here

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Oti Mabuse is too big for Strictly

Posted on February 22, 2022 by mkmswain

The two-time Glitterball champion has helped to reshape the show – she will be sorely missed but her career is on an irresistible rise. Read my full Telegraph article here

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‘Your friendship gave me wings’: how Strictly 2021 has been life-changing for its pro dancers

Posted on December 20, 2021 by mkmswain

Not only the celebrities go on a ‘journey’ – this year’s pros, from Giovanni and Johannes to Nadiya and Nikita, have also transformed. Read my full Telegraph article here

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