BBC Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly made an exciting announcement at the start of Saturday’s episode. The quarter-finals sprang into action with an electrifying spectacle from the professional dancers, who paid homage to iconic musicals.
Tess was joined by her fellow host Claudia Winkleman as they presented the panel of judges who were extravagantly dressed as characters from various stage shows, including Shirley Ballas who was virtually unrecognisable in her Miss Trunchbull outfit from Matilda.
Claudia excitedly informed the live audience and home viewers, “We are bringing the West End to the ballroom as we celebrate all things jazz hands.”
Adding to the anticipation, Tess then revealed a milestone moment for the programme: “And it promises to be a big night because we have never ever had this many tens going into the quarter final.”
Tess Daly introduces Musicals Week (Image: BBC)
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The evening commenced with and Vito Coppola delivering a vivacious Charleston to ‘Popular’ from Wicked. The performance roster for the night also included and Aljaz Skorjanec’s sultry Argentine Tango to ‘Ex-Wives’ from SIX, alongside and Dianne Buswell’s Quickstep set to ‘You’re The Top’ from Anything Goes, reports .
Musicals Week comes on the heels of the farewell to ‘ with his dance partner Michelle Tsiakkas, who exited last week following a riveting dance-off against Olympian and her dance partner Johannes Radebe.
Following the judges’ decision, Jamie was denied a spot in the quarter-finals, leaving many fans puzzled as to how from TOWIE managed to secure his place once again.
The judges dressed up for Musicals Week (Image: )
The 2024 series celebrates the 20th anniversary of and comes after months of upheaval following the early departure of last year’s contestant, Amanda Abbingdon, who voiced complaints about her treatment off-camera. Although it was confirmed in September that allegations of verbal bullying and harassment were substantiated after an investigation, it was determined that Pernice had not exhibited physical aggression.
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