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Amanda Holden-hosted quiz The Celebrity Inner Circle wrapping up on BBC1 now. Noboy understands the rules, probably including Amanda Holden. Mere minutes to wait now\u2026<\/p>\n
Share<\/a>On your filmic dance cards<\/p>\n Tonight\u2019s 13 routines include the first rumba and Couple\u2019s Choice of the series. Bullfighting fans will also see not one but three paso dobles.<\/p>\n A mere 10 minutes until the glitterball starts spinning\u2026<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Ross King tipped for exit (again)<\/p>\n Dear old Ross King is bookies\u2019 strong favourite for the second elimination, priced at evens to depart the contest this weekend. However, he dodged the dance-off entirely last week so it\u2019s all to play for.<\/p>\n Chris Robshaw is favourite to face him in the dance-off, followed by La Voix. Just 14 minutes until that ba-ba-da theme tune\u2026<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Let\u2019s play Movie Week bingo<\/p>\n Tick them off when you spot them! Take a drink for each! Default on your mortgage and end up sleeping in the Jag! Here\u2019s your 10-point spotter\u2019s checklist for Movie Week:<\/p>\n Cynthia Erivo scores on the generous side but not \u201cDonny Osmond levels\u201d<\/p>\n Misuse of the word \u201ciconic\u201d<\/p>\n Rumba is described as \u201cnotoriously tricky for male celebrities\u201d<\/p>\n A celebrity unconvincingly claims that they\u2019re paying tribute to their all-time favourite film. (Miss Congeniality? Really?)<\/p>\n Tess says \u201cThey\u2019re on their feet!\u201d or \u201cYour little face!\u201d<\/p>\n Anton Du Beke harks back to his own Movie Week routines of yore<\/p>\n Film-themed VT with Craig playing the villain<\/p>\n You get confused and think Claudia is about to host a Round Table in the Scottish Highlands<\/p>\n Judges have no clue how to mark Couple\u2019s Choice so dish out random high scores<\/p>\n Widespread \u201cAwws!\u201d and \u201cGet well soons\u201d sent to Stefan Dennis<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Show has been shortened<\/p>\n Stefan\u2019s absence means the BBC<\/a> has taken the unusual step of reducing the show\u2019s running time tonight. It will be 10 minutes shorter than advertised, finishing at 8.30pm, rather than 8.40pm. What will we all do with those extra 10 minutes? Use them wisely, ballroom fans.<\/p>\n It\u2019s 25 minutes until the glittery curtain comes up\u2026.<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Stefan Dennis throws a sickie<\/p>\n Don\u2019t worry, there hasn\u2019t been an emergency at Lassiters. Fear not, Bouncer is OK. It was announced yesterday that Neighbours star Stefan Dennis will not be taking part in tonight\u2019s show due to illness. In line with Strictly rules, Dennis and pro partner Dianne Buswell will receive a bye through to next week, when it\u2019s hoped the actor will be well enough to perform.<\/p>\n Less than half an hour until choreographic kick-off\u2026<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Saturday night at the movies<\/p>\n Lights, camera, dancing action! Good evening and welcome to Movie Week madness. I\u2019m Michael, your torch-wielding, ice cream-selling for tonight\u2019s Strictly Come Dancing live show. You are cordially invited to watch along with me as the red carpet is rolled out for the first themed weekend of 2025.<\/p>\n After last week\u2019s first elimination \u2013 you\u2019re fired, Thomas Skinner \u2013 tonight our 14 surviving pro-celebrity pairs take to the Elstree Studios ballroom floor once again. Or at least, 13 of them do. More on that in a moment. They\u2019ll be performing routines inspired by Hollywood films, so expect a feast of fancy dress and props. Oscar-nominated Hollywood star Cynthia Erivo is on hand as guest judge and mentor to help them deliver blockbuster performances.<\/p>\n On Sunday night, the credits will roll on one couple\u2019s competition. No more of this \u201cscores carried forward from last week\u201d business. Tonight\u2019s judges\u2019 totals will be combined with the public vote, then the bottom two couples will dance for survival. But whose routine will be a box office smash? And which flop will go straight to DVD??<\/p>\n The clapperboard comes down at 6.05pm on BBC<\/a> One. I\u2019ll be liveblogging from 5.35pm, providing build-up, rolling coverage, analysis, reaction and snark from the cheap seats. So stock up on popcorn, bucket-sized drinks and exorbitant pick \u2019n\u2019 mix and I\u2019ll see you on the front row of the cinema.<\/p>\n As always, I\u2019d love to hear from you too. You can tweet me @michaelhogan, contact me on Bluesky or Threads @michaelhogan100, email me michael.hogan.freelance@guardian.co.uk<\/a> and the comments section below is open for your Movie Week messages. As usual, I\u2019ll flick, kick and fleckerl down there every now and again to gauge your reaction to the show. Please don\u2019t be shy about sharing your thoughts.<\/p>\n Are you ready for your Movie Week close-up? Nearly time to staaaaaart cinematic dancing!<\/p>\n