Lights… camera… action! It’s time for Movie Week on Strictly Come Dancing.
It is week three of BBC’s dancing competition, with the remaining contestants set to perform on tonight’s episode to some very recognisable tunes.
Tonight (5 October), the stars will perform numbers to the soundtrack of films including Paddington, Wonka, and The Little Mermaid.
Topping the leaderboard last week, Love Island star Tasha Ghouri and professional Aljaž Škorjanec, will perform the Rumba to Billie Eillish’s “What Was I Made For?” from Barbie. You can find the full list of who is performing to what song here.
DIY SOS star Nick Knowles has had to pull out of this week’s competition after sustaining another injury. As per the competition’s rules, he and Luba Musthuk will receive a bye through to next week.
Movie Week arrives after the first elimination of the season, which saw Olympic champion Tom Dean booted from the series.
Tonight’s episode also comes days after the BBC published its findings of an investigation into accusations against Gionvanni Pernice of abusive behaviour.
The broadcaster cleared Pernice of some of the most serious allegations levelled against him, while also issuing an apology to actor Amanda Abbington who filed a complaint against Pernice.
What will happen to Nick Knowles and Luba Mushtuk if they don’t perform tonight?
Knowles has confirmed he will not be performing on tonight’s episode due to an injury that has left him on crutches. As is customary, the pair will proceed to the next round of Strictly – although his future on the show appears uncertain.
Annabel Nugent5 October 2024 13:42
Shirley Ballas teases Strictly Come Dancing ‘cameo’
Strictly fans are in for a treat as head judge Shirley Ballas teased her first “cameo” of the season to arrive in tonight’s live show.
She said: “I can tell you that I have a small cameo role and that I am very excited about that. I am very excited about it, I have been in today to rehearse.
“The characters this week are going to be just, I don’t want to tell you them all, but they are really fabulous.”
Annabel Nugent5 October 2024 13:38
What is the line-up for tonight?
A beloved staple on Strictly, Movie Week sees the contestants perform to songs from the soundtracks of famous films. Here’s who is performing what tonight…
Annabel Nugent5 October 2024 13:29
Who is topping the leaderboard after week two?
Hours away from Movie Week, here’s a reminder of how the celebrity contestants fared last Saturday…
Annabel Nugent5 October 2024 13:18
Why is Nick Knowles not performing tonight?
Nick Knowles has pulled out of Movie Week show after sustaining another injury.
Knowles fell and injured his knee while doing a jump during a dress rehearsal on Friday, 4 October. He is now using crutches to walk and will not perform this weekend.
A spokesperson for Strictly Come Dancing told The Independent: “Unfortunately, Nick Knowles sustained an injury during rehearsals and as a result, will not dance this weekend.”
Annabel Nugent5 October 2024 13:16