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    <description>Welcome to the Strictly Come Dancing blog, we'll be sharing the latest news and backstage gossip from the nation's favourite dancing competition. This is the place to get your daily dose of dance floor drama and training room trials. </description>
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      <title>Support Team Evaneta!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Team blog for Thom Evans and Iveta Lukosiute also known as Team Evaneta.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:58:36 +0000</pubDate>
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    <p>Lithuanian Ten-Dance specialist <strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/4rTTbjvXCGd7h4j48Dq5SgR/iveta-lukosiute">Iveta Lukosiute</a></strong> blushed when she was
paired with hunky former rugby star and model <strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/zLRYqnkXppgBQmNwSkskCn/thom-evans">Thom Evans</a></strong>, and the duo’s first
dance – an intense Waltz amid candlelight – can have only made matters worse! </p>

<p>But the far-from-gruesome twosome are more than just very
pretty faces. In Movie Week, the pair performed a cheeky big-apple-themed
Charleston to ‘New York New York’ from On The Town. The dance impressed all
five judges, and Team Evaneta were given a healthy 38 out of 50 overall.</p>

<p>If you’re a Team Evaneta fan through and through, leave your
messages of support below!</p><p></p>
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      <title>Support Team Drop It Like It's Scott</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Team blog for Scott Mills and Joanne Clifton also known as Team Drop It Like It's Scott]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:48:48 +0000</pubDate>
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    <p>New Strictly pro-dancer <strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/2ZBgPYjWNN9rbYxXlrDPd1R/joanne-clifton">Joanne Clifton</a></strong> was delighted to get Radio 1
DJ <strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/39904XjzN2ks7CyJLgYyBHJ/scott-mills">Scott Mills</a></strong> as her first-ever partner, and judging from their regular beaming
social media updates, it’s safe to say the feeling is mutual! </p>

<p>Alas, their rocking Cha Cha Cha in Week One didn’t fill the
judges with sunshine, and Len even described it as the sort of dance that would
be ‘better on the radio’.  Scott and
Joanne found themselves bottom of the first Leaderboard of the series with a
score of 16. </p>

<p>Movie Week saw Scott feeling a bit shellfish: he performed a
Samba in a crab outfit to ‘Under The Sea’ from The Little Mermaid! Craig
described it as like watching ‘a lobster on acid’. </p>

<p>If you want to see Scott and Joanne Waltz their way through
to the final, leave your messages of support below.</p><p></p>
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      <title>Support Team MarKarena</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Support Team MarKarena]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:48:48 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>BBC Strictly Jess</author>
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    <p>It’s a match made in heaven for cheeky Essex boy TV and
radio presenter <strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/2ZdGLXHxsgtb28glrySrnxJ/mark-wright">Mark Wright</a></strong> and his fun and fiery pro-dancer <strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/5PCTf3wTfSNxBFNtqRG2TQ1/karen-hauer">Karen Hauer</a></strong>. The
duo put together a creative, construction-themed Cha Cha for their first dance,
which Mark finished with a flourish – a move called ‘the caterpillar’. But was
the footwork al-Wright on the night? Team MarKarena gained a respectable
mid-table score of 24 points.</p>

<p>Movie Week saw Mark transformed from Mr Wright into…
Strictly Man! His and Karen’s Paso to the Superman Theme earned them praise for
the entertainment factor. If you’re behind Team MarKarena leave your messages
of support right here.</p>
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      <title>Support Team Trixie!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Our lovable blondes, Pixie and Trent, received the ultimate assurance they’re a match made in heaven when Judge Craig informed them in Week Two: “You guys make a fantastic partnership; you really suit one another.”]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:46:51 +0000</pubDate>
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    <p>Our lovable blondes, <strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/1H5fQszq2fZTnTWXWgM7cGC/pixie-lott">Pixie Lott</a></strong> and <strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/2rSYf56D5XLNfRWKPW6g0mt/trent-whiddon">Trent Whiddon</a></strong>, received the ultimate assurance
they’re a match made in heaven when Judge Craig informed them in Week Two: “You
guys make a fantastic partnership; you really suit one another.”</p><p></p>
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    <p>Both being
no strangers to bright lights (Pixie with her tours and top-10 albums, and
Trent leading Broadway’s Burn the Floor show and starring on Australia’s
Dancing With the Stars) they should both be in their comfort zone on the stage.
And their high energy levels are another trait they share. Trent describes himself
as: “a laid back Aussie guy with explosive energy” and it’s certain they’ve got
the stamina to carry them through the competition.</p>

<p>Team Trixie need your support to make the magic happen. Keep leaving your
messages, thoughts and opinions on Pixie and Trent in the comments below and
wish them luck! </p>

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      <title>Support Team Stevola!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Team blog for Steve Backshall and Ola Jordan, also known as Team Stevola!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:37:51 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/strictlycomedancing/entries/1bb1b099-1c31-3e59-b146-73ea6e586fa2</link>
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    <p>She’s a pint-sized Polish pro-dancer (<strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/5fpzVhpKHPlm4fYXBgJGq1s/ola-jordan">Ola Jordan</a></strong>) with a serious Strictly
pedigree; he’s a muscle-bound all-round action hero (<strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/1jjf3xyj9WksJJkKYPk4Z6Y/steve-backshall">Steve Backshall</a></strong>) who’s dived with great
white sharks, abseiled down waterfalls, scaled volcanoes, and handled some of
the deadliest animals on Earth. What’s not to love about team Stevola?!</p><p></p>
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    <p>The duo started their Strictly run with a Tango to ‘Born To
Be Wild’ in which Steve cartwheeled over a motorbike! Other highlights included
some rather large guns on display, leading Bruno to describe Steve as ‘somewhere
between Popeye and Marlon Brando’. </p>

<p>For Movie Week our dynamic dancing duo performed a Quickstep
to ‘I Wanna Be Like You’ from The Jungle Book. Steve’s monkey-business earned
him praise from the judges – with Bruno and Darcey especially impressed..</p>

<p>If you’re a Team Stevola fan, show your support in the
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      <title>Support Team Brenetra!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Brendan is Sunetra’s New Zealand dream of a dance partner and Sunetra – or Doctor Dance - has scrubbed up well in sequins and made her partner proud already.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:37:28 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/strictlycomedancing/entries/7170082f-5779-3ebc-ad41-497a1b68fd23</link>
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      <author>BBC Strictly Simon</author>
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    <p><strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/5VTcJd5FvQvNbtdQBDjHGc6/brendan-cole">Brendan Cole</a></strong> is <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/1Kg9HdCTnNHqQZWDKgGh8Ym/sunetra-sarker"><strong>Sunetra Sarker</strong></a>’s New Zealand
dream of a dance partner and Sunetra – or Doctor Dance - has scrubbed up well
in sequins and made her partner proud already.</p><p> So far, there haven’t been any
diagnoses of two left feet – or any other dance-inhibiting diseases - and we’ve
even witnessed a few sexy ‘X-Ray’ted moves - so far so good! But will it be a
smooth operation all the way through?</p><p></p>
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    <p>To help Brendan and Doctor Beat get as far as they can in the
competition, don’t forget to keep leaving comments and support messages for them
in the comments section below.  </p>

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      <title>Support Team Priceless!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Team blog for Tim Wonnacott and Natalie Lowe also known as Team Priceless!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:34:50 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/strictlycomedancing/entries/41c3ddd0-2732-31aa-921c-0b193a6c3748</link>
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      <author>BBC Strictly Dora</author>
      <dc:creator>BBC Strictly Dora</dc:creator>
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    <p>Auctioneer, presenter and twinkly-eyed charmer <strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/4XvbdzzdB4zq6nW8z7jS1TR/tim-wonnacott">Tim Wonnacott</a></strong>
is one of the most dapper men on TV, and his Australian pro-dance partner
<strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/1vNrFwY2PhwmMlTxsBgtPGM/natalie-lowe">Natalie Lowe</a></strong> doesn’t scrub up too badly either! No wonder then that the couple
have adopted the name Team Priceless for their Strictly run.</p>

<p>Week One saw the glittering duo perform a Cha Cha to ‘Shop
Around’ by Captain &amp; Tennille, which all the judges but Craig praised as
entertaining and personality-led. Sadly, this only translated into a total
score of 18, leaving them perilously close to the bottom of the first Leaderboard.</p>

<p>Movie Week was also less of a blockbuster. Natalie and Tim’s
Charleston to Money Money left them bottom of the Week Three rankings, with
Craig especially unimpressed. He awarded Team Priceless a 2 for their efforts!</p>

<p>If you want to see Team Priceless lift the Glitterball
Trophy at the Grand Final, leave your comments of support below!</p><p></p>
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      <title>Support Team Frankie and Kevin</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Support Team Frankie and Kevin]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:34:50 +0000</pubDate>
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    <p>Grimsby boy
<strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/29yWk9ZRqJbKpWdZvdN0hQs/kevin-clifton">Kevin Clifton</a></strong> made the Strictly headlines last year alongside newsreader Susanna Reid
when the duo came tantalisingly close to clinching the Glitterball Trophy at
the final. This year, Kevin’s been paired with pop megastar, <strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/3k1PPVDDsqN5WNKR07cTNGY/frankie-bridge">Frankie Bridge</a></strong>, who
as well as a number-one single and four top-10 albums with The Saturdays, has
also been voted fourth sexiest woman in the world! (So you could say they make
for an aesthetically pleasing partnership.) </p>

<p>If you’re on
Frankie and Kevin's side, keep showing your support in the Comment section below.  </p>
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      <description><![CDATA[Support Judy Murray and Anton Du Beke]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:28:40 +0000</pubDate>
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    <p>When it
comes to Strictly, English Gent, <strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/4dnYNFkVFm75sgZJhKxrpJ8/anton-du-beke">Anton Du Beke</a></strong>, is always game. This year, tennis
coach, <strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/55Gswq0mPND7Vzpx6B6gkt3/judy-murray">Judy Murray</a></strong>, is certainly set. But will they make the perfect match?  </p>

<p>For their debut on the dancefloor, Team
JuBeke Waltzed to Wings’ ‘Mull
of Kintyre’, but it had a few too many foot faults to ace it with our judges,
resulting in a first score of 18. Craig felt ball-room boy Anton was dragging
Judy around and Darcey thought the nerves were showing. (But at least we got to
see Anton in a kilt, which Len said was working!) Bruno believed better was
to come, stating: “now you’ve got the taste of it, take a deep breath, enjoy
it, and next week you will do better.” Good job Bruno’s a judge and not a
mystic, as sadly, his prediction was not to be...</p><p>If you want
to see them smash it, rally round and show your support in our comments section
below… </p><p></p>
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      <description><![CDATA[Siberian pro-dancer Kristina Rihanoff wasn’t feeling Blue after her pairing with pop-star Simon Webbe.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:28:40 +0000</pubDate>
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    <p>Siberian pro-dancer <strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/154FpHsXLxRFw3FcVlbtg5R/kristina-rihanoff">Kristina Rihanoff</a></strong> wasn’t feeling Blue
after her pairing with pop-star <strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/3bhDz3YZYFjy4WgX4DfM7VR/simon-webbe">Simon Webbe</a></strong>. The duo put in some serious
training for their Week One dance – a kick, trick and flick-heavy Jive to ‘Good
Golly Miss Molly’, which had Bruno likening Simon’s bounce to ‘a frisky
rabbit’. The routine closed the show on an energetic high and earned the duo
joint-third place, with 27 points.</p><p></p>
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    <p>Movie Week saw the duo perform a raunchy Rumba to ‘Take My
Breath Away’ from Top Gun. Sadly, the routine left the judges frustrated that
Simon wasn’t present in the dance enough, with Craig describing it "cold and
passionless" and the duo finding themselves in the dreaded dance-off – against
Jennifer and Tristan. After improving on their first performance team Sytina
got unanimous approval from the five judges and made it through to Week Four.</p>

<p>If you’re keen to keep Kristina and Simon in the
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      <title>Support Team JanJakey!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The team blog for Jake Wood and Janette Manrara, also known as Team JanJakey!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:27:42 +0000</pubDate>
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    <p>Take EastEnders’ resident womanising hard-man, pair him with
a passionate Rumba fanatic, throw in a fiery Week One Tango, and what do you
get? Team JanJakey! (Also known as actor <strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/3TlyZxS8BXBbpYcskq8Fv26/jake-wood">Jake Wood</a></strong> and his professional dance partner <strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/4SBSCtSv9k4r7MZL5P0FX1F/janette-manrara">Janette Manrara</a></strong>)</p>

<p>The pair were early competitors for the glitterball trophy when they came second in Week One’s Leaderboard
with their Tango to Britney’s ‘Toxic’. Team JanJakey’s incredible
gravity-defying Salsa routine left the audience on their feet, Tess speechless,
and the judges gushing praise. ‘One of the best Salsa performances I’ve seen in
a long time,’ declared Darcey, while Craig announced that Jake’s hips ‘could
crack coconuts’! </p><p>

If Jake and Janette are
the duo for you, leave your messages of support below!</p><p></p>
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      <title>Support Team Pasholine!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The team blog for Caroline Flack and Pasha Kovalev also known as Team Pasholine]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:20:57 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>BBC Strictly Dora</author>
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    <p>Presenter
<strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/2DVxr6Dx0fhd53sJp5S9yQk/caroline-flack">Caroline Flack</a></strong> is paired with seasoned pro <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/12ng941GJ4hjjny4JlYgqlY/pasha-kovalev"><strong>Pasha Kovalev</strong></a>! But will they present
the moves they need to hack the competition?</p>

<p>In Week
Three Guest Judge, Donny Osmond, gave Caroline the ultimate compliment,
stating: “I forgot who the celebrity was and who the pro was, it was that good.
I'm telling you Caroline, you are in this competition for a long time baby.”
They were blown away with a total score of 42 out of 50. But can they keep on creeping up
the Leaderboard? To help them in their mission, don’t forget to keep commenting
below to show your support.</p>
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      <title>Support Team Ali and Ali</title>
      <description><![CDATA[To help our jolly duo reach the top, leave your messages for them and show your support for Team Ali and Ali.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:16:23 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/strictlycomedancing/entries/0254ff4f-566e-3a92-bd7d-716c811e782c</link>
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      <author>BBC Strictly Dora</author>
      <dc:creator>BBC Strictly Dora</dc:creator>
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    <p>Bubbly Brummie <strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/cqxvBxhByJ1P7Skc2hz1xH/alison-hammond">Alison Hammond</a></strong>
and cheeky, charming past Glitterball champion <strong><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/2bdDcTsZ6sLvynF1gGwmxjy/alja-skorjanec">Aljaž Skorjanec</a></strong> couldn’t have
been more excited about their pairing. But aside from all the fun they’re
having, will Aljaž manage to make it to the top for a second year running? Team
Ali’s debut dance – the Cha Cha to Chaka Khan’s ‘I’m Every Woman’ – suggests
they might just be in with a Cha Cha chance! Craig stated the performance was
“one of the most confident first dances we’ve ever had”. Not bad from Craig. </p><p>

To
help our jolly duo reach the top, leave your messages for them below and show
your support for Team Ali and Ali.</p><p></p>
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