Strictly Come Dancing 2022 kicked off its first reside present in type on Saturday, with all 15 couples taking to the ground to carry out their first ever aggressive dance of the collection.
And the celebrities actually introduced their all to the dancefloor as each Will Mellor and Hamza Yassin topped the leaderboard within the first week with spectacular scores of 34 factors out of 40.
Issues quickly turned an excessive amount of for Will’s professional accomplice Nancy Xu nonetheless as she broke down in tears on the scores earlier than Will then started to cry after dedicating the dance to his mom and late father.
What a begin! The Strictly Come Dancing stars actually introduced their all to the dancefloor on Saturday night time as each Will Mellor (L) and Hamza Yassin topped the leaderboard within the first week with spectacular scores of 34 factors out of 40
The Two Pints Of Lager star burst onto the dancefloor with loads of power as he and Nancy carried out an excellent Jive to Livin’ La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin.
And the actor was actually residing is greatest life on the dancefloor as he shook his hips and pulled out some very spectacular moved, a lot to the delight of the viewers who had been on their ft.
Judges Shirley Ballas and Motsi Mabuse gave the TV star a standing ovation and could not consider how good the routine was as Motsi requested: ‘Will, the place did these hips come from? What is that this man? Please assist us all! That was improbable!’
Emotional: Issues quickly turned an excessive amount of for Will’s professional accomplice Nancy Xu nonetheless as she broke down in tears on the scores earlier than Will then started to cry after dedicating the dance to his mom and late father
Whereas Shirley gushed: ‘Solo work, dedication, you had that look, every thing was coordinated, it was energy packed, you socked it to us. I cherished it, nicely completed!’
Anton Du Beke was simply as satisfied with the efficiency, telling the previous Corrie actor: ‘Actually, that was so sensible. I discussed one thing earlier about proudly owning the routine. You regarded such as you’d been dancing that routine for about 18 months. It was completely superb.!
Whereas a normally hard-to-please Craig Revel Horwood added: ‘You understand what, I cherished it!’
Let’s go! The Two Pints Of Lager star burst onto the dancefloor with loads of power as he and Nancy carried out an excellent Jive to Livin’ La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin
The place there is a Will, there is a approach! The actor was actually residing is greatest life on the dancefloor as he shook his hips and pulled out some very spectacular moved, a lot to the delight of the viewers who had been on their ft
Massive followers: Judges Shirley Ballas and Motsi Mabuse gave the TV star a standing ovation and could not consider how good the routine was as Motsi requested: ‘Will, the place did these hips come from?’
Elsewhere, regardless of a superb begin, the present hit a technical hitch as Shirley Ballas’ paddle did not match the board whereas scoring Tyler West and his accomplice Dianne Buswell.
Regardless of the problem, radio DJ Tyler earned a standing ovation from his favorite decide following his emotional American Easy to to Falling by Harry Kinds, which featured a surprising Angel carry.
Commenting on Tyler’s efficiency, Shirley stated: ‘Any woman would really feel very protected doing lifts with you’, earlier than including that ‘the ambiance you created was gorgeous’. She then need on to provide him recommendations on his footwork.
Whoops! Elsewhere, regardless of a superb begin, the primary Strictly Come Dancing present if the collection hit a technical hitch as Shirley Ballas’ paddle did not match the board whereas scoring Tyler West and his accomplice Dianne Buswell
Shirley was so impressed that when it got here to the scoring, she tried to provide him a 7, however on display stated a special story because it got here up with 6 factors.
Amid rumblings of confusion within the crowd, host Claudia Winkleman was pressured to make clear Shirley’s rating, with the decide admitting she made a mistake amid her pleasure, earlier than confirming that she scored 7 factors.
And whereas Shirley had loads of reward, Craig Revel Horwood rained on Tyler’s parade as he remarked that it ‘all regarded just a little pedestrian for me’, including that there was ‘sloppy footwork’ and it ‘lacked emotion’. Nevertheless, Craig added that he cherished the carry and will see potential.
Cherished it: Regardless of the problem, radio DJ Tyler earned a standing ovation from his favorite decide following his emotional American Easy to to Falling by Harry Kinds, which featured a surprising Angel carry
Kicking off the present was Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima, with the pair trying fabulous in vivid yellow ensembles whereas dancing an lively Jive to Sure by Merry Clayton
Commenting on the efficiency, head decide Shirley Ballas enthused: ‘What a technique to open the present!’ earlier than including that she thought the previous Coronation Road star ‘did remarkably nicely’
Anton Du Beke instructed Kym that it was ‘completely great’ and that he ‘actually actually cherished it’. The dancer went on to reward her for her approach, saying that it made the routine look so clear, however warned her to work on her spins.
Good job: Commenting on Tyler’s efficiency, Shirley stated: ‘Any woman would really feel very protected doing lifts with you’, earlier than including that ‘the ambiance you created was gorgeous’. She then need on to provide him recommendations on his footwork
Affirmation: Amid rumblings of confusion within the crowd, host Claudia Winkleman was pressured to make clear Shirley’s rating, with the decide admitting she made a mistake amid her pleasure, earlier than confirming that she scored 7 factors
Ever the pessimist, Craig Revel Horwood obtained his first boos of the collection as he moaned that it was ‘all a bit sluggish’, telling the star she wanted ‘extra power’ and wanted to be up on her toes extra.
Nevertheless, on a constructive word, he added that he did not agree with Anton, saying that her spins had been excellent.
Whereas Motsi Mabuse remarked that she regarded ‘comfy’ on the dancefloor, and requested her to carry the arrogance and the power for her subsequent dance.
Incredible: Tyler and Dianne left everybody impressed with their emotional American Easy, scoring 22 factors
Atmospheric: Tyler and Dionne introduced the emotion to their first dance of the collection
Wow: The duo introduced their all to the dancefloor throughout the American Easy
Kym and Graziano’s first dance of the collection earned them 23 factors.
Jayde Adams and Karen Hauer was up subsequent with a Samba to Dirrty by Christina Aguilera that includes Redman they usually actually turned up the warmth.
Their attitude-filled, sassy efficiency left the viewers up on their ft and the judges had been actually impressed too.
An excited Motsi exclaimed: ‘Samba you are in hassle, you’ve got by no means met this lady!’, whereas Shirley quipped: ‘I have never seen that a lot perspective on week one – simply improbable!’
Fabulous: Kicking off the present was Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima, with the pair trying fabulous in vivid yellow ensembles whereas dancing an lively Jive to Sure by Merry Clayton
Kicking and flicking: Commenting on the efficiency, head decide Shirley Ballas enthused: ‘What a technique to open the present!’ earlier than including that she thought the previous Coronation Road star ‘did remarkably nicely’
You go ladies! Jayde Adams and Karen Hauer was up subsequent with a Samba to Dirrty by Christina Aguilera that includes Redman they usually actually turned up the warmth
Work it: Their attitude-filled, sassy efficiency left the viewers up on their ft and the judges had been actually impressed too
They have the strikes: An excited Motsi exclaimed: ‘Samba you are in hassle, you’ve got by no means met this lady!’, whereas Shirley quipped: ‘I have never seen that a lot perspective on week one – simply improbable!’
Cannot consider it: Jayde regarded overwhelmed by her scores, as she obtained a good 23 factors
Up subsequent, Unfastened Ladies’s Kaye Adams tried to impress with a Tango to Voulez-Vouz by ABBA alongside Kai Widdrington.
The star’s nerves obtained the higher of her nonetheless as she made some errors throughout the routine and obtained a combined response from the judges.
Shirley remarked that ‘the nerves obtained the higher of you’, whereas the routine was plagued by errors, with Anton additionally commenting on the errors.
However surprisingly, Craig dished out extra nice remarks as he instructed Kaye that he ‘actually actually favored’ her efficiency after initially anticipating it to be dreadful.
EastEnders star James Bye then took to the ground with Amy Dowden as they carried out an lively Jive to What I Like About You by The Romantics.
There she is: Up subsequent, Unfastened Ladies’s Kaye Adams tried to impress with a Tango to Voulez-Vouz by ABBA alongside Kai Widdrington
Giving it a go: The star’s nerves obtained the higher of her nonetheless as she made some errors throughout the routine and obtained a combined response from the judges
Suggestions: Shirley remarked that ‘the nerves obtained the higher of you’, whereas the routine was plagued by errors, with Anton additionally commenting on the errors. However surprisingly, Craig dished out extra nice remarks
Help: Kaye’s Unfastened Ladies buddies Nadia Sawalha and Jane Moore had been cheering her on from the viewers
The Martin Fowler star put his all into the dance, prompting Shirley to later urge him to breathe, earlier than telling him that he made some errors.
Whereas Motsi instructed him that he ‘moved economically’ earlier than encouraging him to construct his confidence.
Subsequent up was Richie Anderson and Giovanni Pernice – one in all two same-sex couples this 12 months – who carried out a Cha Cha Cha to I’m Your Man by Wham!
Craig kicked off with combined remarks, telling Richie that it was ‘stiff and spiky’ earlier than including: ‘full marks for leisure.’
With Motsi joking: ‘I by no means noticed an individual do a cha cha such as you!’ earlier than urging him to breathe and take heed to the music.
Enjoyable instances: EastEnders star James Bye then took to the ground with Amy Dowden as they carried out an lively Jive to What I Like About You by The Romantics
From Enders to Elstree: The Martin Fowler star put his all into the dance, prompting Shirley to later urge him to breathe, earlier than telling him that he made some errors
Come on: James and Amy gave it their all throughout the efficiency
Select dance! Subsequent up was Richie Anderson and Giovanni Pernice – one in all two same-sex couples this 12 months – who carried out a Cha Cha Cha to I’m Your Man by Wham!
Response: Craig kicked off with combined remarks, telling Richie that it was ‘stiff and spiky’ earlier than including: ‘full marks for leisure’
Flamboyant: Richie actually owned the stage for his first aggressive efficiency
The dazzling collection opener kicked off with a vibrant carnival-inspired dance from the professionals set to Chaka Khan’s Ain’t No Physique, earlier than they had been joined on the dancefloor by the judges Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke.
Whereas hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman descended from the ceiling on a superb feather-adorned float whereas exhibiting off their dance strikes.
It comes after the postponed launch present lastly aired on Friday after being delayed because of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.
It had initially been because of air on September 17, however had been postponed because of it being simply two days earlier than the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, which passed off on September 19.
The UK was positioned in a interval of mourning on September 8 after Buckingham Palace introduced the Queen’s passing, with a lot of BBC’s schedule full of rolling protection of occasions resulting in her funeral.
Let’s do that! Strictly Come Dancing 2022 kicked off its first reside present in type on Saturday, with all 15 couples taking to the ground to carry out their first ever aggressive dance of the collection
And Strictly ensured it kicked off the collection with a bang because the 15 celebrities lastly discovered who their skilled companions had been.
Among the many pairings, reigning champion Giovanni Pernice shaped one in all two same-sex pairings this collection, as he took to the ground with Richie Anderson.
Whereas comic Jayde Adams will carry out with Karen Hauer.
Elsewhere, Helen Skelton was paired with Gorka Marquez after changing into a last-minute addition to the present, whereas Katya Jones has been partnered with footballer Tony Adams.
They have the strikes! The collection opener additionally featured two unbelievable performances from the Strictly professionals
The collection opener additionally featured two unbelievable performances from the Strictly professionals, in addition to the return of reigning champion Rose Ayling-Ellis, and a music efficiency from John Legend who carried out his new single All She Wanna Do.
Becoming a member of Claudia and Giovanni on the couch forward of their comeback dance, Rose instructed the way it was ‘pretty’ to be again on the present whereas expressing her shock that it had been a 12 months since she took half.
She added that coaching for her return dance with Giovanni made her realise how a lot she ‘missed’ coaching with him, whereas the Italian hunk added that the few hours they danced collectively as soon as once more was ‘magical’.
This collection would be the first in three years to be broadcast with out Covid measures, which pressured bosses to introduce restrictions together with ‘bubbles’ for coaching and restricted viewers numbers.
Sure! This collection would be the first in three years to be broadcast with out Covid measures, which pressured bosses to introduce restrictions together with ‘bubbles’ for coaching and restricted viewers numbers
Sequence 20 of Strictly will see its stars have fun 100 years of the BBC with a particular themed week this 12 months.
To mark the centenary, the Strictly couples will both dance ‘to a theme tune from an iconic BBC programme or in tribute to one of many BBC’s most-loved providers’.
The anniversary present can also be set to characteristic two particular routines by the professionals – one will honour the BBC’s Pure Historical past Programming unit, whereas the opposite will see the dancers ‘crashing’ some flagship exhibits.
Strictly Come Dancing continues Saturday at 6.30pm on BBC One.
Keeep dancing! Strictly Come Dancing continues Saturday at 6.30pm on BBC One
Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Who’re the couples?
HELEN SKELTON AND GORKA MARQUEZ
Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez
Celeb’s age: 39
Career: TV and radio broadcaster
Helen says: ‘I am actually excited to get caught right into a enjoyable journey. My household and buddies have at all times cherished the present and might’t look ahead to me to get began’
ELLIE SIMMONDS AND NIKITA KUZMIN
Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Guzman
Celeb’s age: 27
Career: Former athlete
Ellie says: ‘To be requested to be a part of the Strictly household is simply so thrilling and I can not wait, it should a lot enjoyable.’
ELLIE TAYLOR AND JOHANNES RADEBE
Ellie Taylor and Johannes Radebe
Celeb’s age: 38
Career: Comic
Ellie says: ‘Nicely, cowl me in faux tan and roll me in sequins! I am completely over the moon to be part of Strictly 2022!’
FLEUR EAST AND VITO COPPOLA
Fleur East and Vito Coppola
Celeb’s age: 34
Career: Singer
Fleur says: ‘I am equally nervous and thrilled to be a part of this 12 months’s Strictly line up. I am excited to be taught new expertise and I wish to absorb each second of this magical expertise.’
JAMES BYE AND AMY DOWDEN
James Bye and Amy Dowden
Celeb’s age: 38
Career: EastEnders actor
James says ‘I am not recognized for my shimmy or my twinkle toes – in truth my youngsters commonly chuckle at my dad dancing however it’s an honour to be requested and I will give it my greatest shot.’
JAYDE ADAMS AND KAREN HAUER
Jayde Adams and Karen Hauer
Celeb’s age: 37
Career: Comic
Jayde says: ‘I have been an enormous fan of the present for years. I really feel like I am watching myself in a dream and I am unable to consider I’ve manifested this.’
TYLER WEST AND DIANNE BUSWELL
Tyler West and Dianne Buswell
Celeb’s age: 26
Career: Radio DJ
Tyler says: ‘It is a present meaning a lot to me and my household and I am unable to wait to significantly shake a leg on that shiny dance ground… with a facet of sequins.’
HAMZA YASSIN AND JOWITA PRZYSTAL
Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal
Celeb’s age: 35
Profession: Wildlife cameraman and presenter
Hamza says: ‘I’m completely over the moon to be becoming a member of Strictly 2022. By no means in one million years did I feel I’d be on such a cool present.’
RICHIE ANDERSON AND GIOVANNI PERNICE
Richie Anderson and Giovanni Pernice
Celeb’s age: 34
Career: Radio presenter
Richie says: ‘This can be a dream come true! I can not wait to get in these sparkles and sequins and shimmy throughout essentially the most well-known dance ground on the earth!’
KYM MARSH AND GRAZIANO DI PRIMA
Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima
Celeb’s age: 46
Career: Coronation Road star and presenter
Kym says: ‘I am so delighted that this 12 months they’ve! I am an enormous fan of the present and might’t consider I will go from watching at house in my pyjamas to truly dancing in entrance of the judges in a glittery costume.’
MATT GOSS AND NADIYA BYCHKOVA
Matt Goss and Nadiya Bychkova
Celeb’s age: 53
Career: Singer
Matt says: ‘I have been reclusive, I come and work after which return to America. I believed, it is time for me to come back house and get out of my very own approach’
MOLLY RAINFORD AND CARLOS GU
Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu
Age: 21
Career: Singer
Molly says: ‘I already know it is gonna be an expertise of a lifetime and I am unable to wait to satisfy the remainder of the Strictly household I will be sharing it with.’
WILL MELLOR AND NANCY XU
Will Mellor and Nancy Xu
Celeb’s age: 46
Career: Actor
Will says: ‘I do know it will likely be an enormous problem however that is what life is all about. That is additionally my Mum’s favorite present and he or she’s had a extremely powerful few years so I am doing that is for her as nicely. Deliver it on!’
TONY ADAMS AND KATYA JONES
Tony Adams and Katya Jones
Celeb’s age: 55
Career: Retired footballer and supervisor
Tony says: ‘To say I’m excited is an understatement – the lure of the sequins and the decision of the salsa has me swapping my battered previous soccer boots for a set of Strictly delicate footwear’
KAYE ADAMS AND KAI WIDDRINGTON
Kaye Adams and Kai Widdrington
Celeb’s age:59
Career: Tv presenter
Kaye says: ‘I stated I wished to make the final 12 months of my fifties memorable and i can not consider a greater approach of doing it than exhibiting the world my two left ft. Pray for me!’
