Jimi and Flavia - Exclusive Training Video
He's starred in Hollywood blockbusters and British movie classics as diverse as "2012", "The Guru" and "East is East" - but will Jimi Mistry end up in the Strictly Come Dancing Walk of Fame?
Here's another Web Exclusive training video showing Jimi and his partner Flavia Cacace in the first days of rehearsal.
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What do you think of Jimi and Flavia? Share your thoughts with the world in the Comments section below!

Comment number 1.
At 15:44 24th Sep 2010, kazibabes wrote:Lookin goooood, nice loose hips definate potential
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Comment number 2.
At 15:50 24th Sep 2010, Sid1979 wrote:I was eagerly anticipating this pair's training footage and it didn't disappoint.
They look like they were made to dance with each other :)
And Jimi sure can shimmy those hips!
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Comment number 3.
At 15:54 24th Sep 2010, flatfeet wrote:Jimi and Flavia look great together already and I'm sure they are going to win Strictly this year!
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At 15:56 24th Sep 2010, Miriam_rose wrote:So Jimmy wasn't all talk then, he really does (seem to) have the moves!
Me predicts Flavia will get a good dancing year this year (i.e. like formerly with Matt Di Angelo).
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At 16:59 24th Sep 2010, TangoTerror wrote:What a mover - and I'm not talking Flavia! Jimi is going to be hot, hot, hot in the latin dances. Roll on October - can't wait to see ALL the dancers in action!
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At 17:17 24th Sep 2010, strictlynut wrote:looking GOOD! that routine looks tough but he looks as though he's keeping up. v.e.r.y. excited.
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At 17:35 24th Sep 2010, lou_lou_latin wrote:looking good! you can tell aready hes got a great sense of rhythm and they're a good partnership :)
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At 18:55 24th Sep 2010, CHayes wrote:I reckon it's a perfect match. With Flavia's teaching methods and what looks like the concentration levels Jimi has... I predict them winners - AS LONG AS HE KEEPS UP THE GOOD WORK !
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Comment number 9.
At 19:40 24th Sep 2010, Suze wrote:Shake it Jimi, shake it! He certainly can! Think I'm going to love these two, they look like they're going to tear up the dance floor. Can't wait to see him salsa - its going to be hot, hot, and then extremly hot!
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Comment number 10.
At 22:04 24th Sep 2010, tyorkshirelass wrote:I've got Jimi in the office sweepstakes. I think it's my year :) That looks seriously good!
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At 22:45 24th Sep 2010, Gill P wrote:Great! So glad Flavia has a good partner - hope he doesn't forget it (like someone else we know!)
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At 22:54 24th Sep 2010, Dilly wrote:Brilliant training video from Flavia and Jimi. At last she might have someone as good as Matt that she can choreograph fab routines for and this one looks fab!! Can't wait to see them on next weekends show.
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At 07:49 25th Sep 2010, TCPC wrote:Flavia is soooo beautiful, elegant and graceful - anyone who has her for a partner is sooooo lucky! Good luck Jimi you're lookin good!
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At 08:33 25th Sep 2010, Sue Edwards wrote:Hooray finally Flavia has someone who can follow instruction and wiggle his hips - good luck guys - can't wait to see routine it's looking fab already.
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At 14:19 25th Sep 2010, dancing_JenNI wrote:this partnership looks fantastic - massive potential
i am a jimmy fan already :) bring on next saturday!
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At 14:23 25th Sep 2010, Fiona wrote:Cant wait until Fri, the style, the glamour! And thats just Bruce! No seriously the excitement is building up in our household (me). Good Luck everybody!
Also waiting to see how much higher heels Claudia can dance in with Len!!
Lady Fiona
(Isle of Man)
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Comment number 17.
At 15:12 25th Sep 2010, nightbyrd wrote:The best couple so far, (now public, don't vote Jimi off just to keep Paul/Ann in please). unrelated question: are there going to be proper forums this year? This 'comment' line is not as good.
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Comment number 18.
At 17:00 25th Sep 2010, lottybelle wrote:I thought it was very good.
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Comment number 19.
At 17:11 25th Sep 2010, BBC CiN Paul_Host wrote:@nightbyrd - No, there's no messageboards this year. You can find out more here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/strictlycomedancing/2010/08/why-there-are-no-messageboards.shtml
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Comment number 20.
At 19:27 25th Sep 2010, The Flea wrote:Jimi, at first sights, is one of my favourites.
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At 21:17 25th Sep 2010, Sid1979 wrote:Anyone else find Jimi quite easy on the eye?
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Comment number 22.
At 22:25 25th Sep 2010, OllySambaChaCha wrote:just cannot wait for friday!
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At 23:22 25th Sep 2010, Sharon wrote:It's looking very promising....looking forward to Friday!
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At 13:04 26th Sep 2010, Eleanor wrote:simply wow! I had a little inkling Jimi might be good, and it looks like he isn't going to disappoint.
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Comment number 25.
At 13:18 26th Sep 2010, roonie2 wrote:They look fantstic together...great partnership :0)
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Comment number 26.
At 09:24 27th Sep 2010, wackywendy wrote:They look like my winners.
Newsblogging staff - will you stop asking us daft questions?
This is the News section, not the Quiz ! Highly irritating style of writing for what is supposed to be an informative news section.
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Comment number 27.
At 11:29 27th Sep 2010, strictlynut wrote:@wackywendy, you understand this isn't the bbc news website but rather the website for the light entertainment show: strictly come dancing? cheesy-ness is a requirement. i believe it might actually be the law or something.
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Comment number 28.
At 12:10 27th Sep 2010, class teacher wrote:This could be a killer combination. Jimi obviously has enough dancing talent to progress and the more the public get to know him the more popular he'll be (he has a sense of humour and perspective that is not shared by many other of the celebrities this year).
Claudia always brings votes to the table.
As long as Tess, Claudia and the production team don't promote them into 'team twee' then all should be well...
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Comment number 29.
At 13:03 27th Sep 2010, warriorgirl wrote:I like the look of these two. I just hope Jimi is a good a dancer as he is actor. Training footage looks promising.
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At 20:23 27th Sep 2010, brunoforpresident wrote:The love Guru has landed. Looking good Jimi. You'll get more hip action if both knees aren't bent at the same time. At last, Flavia gets Mr potential. Viva Italia
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Comment number 31.
At 22:36 27th Sep 2010, goraboy wrote:mmmmmmmm!! Interesting !! Rooting for FAB Felicity but Jimi certainly my Number 2 and a strong Contender after watching this- and Flavia always adorable....can't wait for the Argentian with Vincent....these 2 and their partners the highlight of SCD every year....
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At 12:56 28th Sep 2010, gerrydingley wrote:First signs are good, all commentators have picked up the hip movements, but it would be useful to see the footwork and whether he is finding the movement from the correct foot action?
Also whether he will be able to tranfer his natural talent for latin to ballroom, as did Ricki last year (did not help his public vote unfortunately!)
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Comment number 33.
At 13:33 28th Sep 2010, angryduck wrote:Jimi looks good already and lucky chap, he's with the lovely Flavia.
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At 16:58 28th Sep 2010, Hilary wrote:You're my favourite Flavia and Jimi....both look super together and I am so sorry that I yet again missed out on getting tickets to the live show. May have to become a groupie and wait outside!! SAD person!!
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Comment number 35.
At 04:03 30th Sep 2010, sambababe wrote:I think this is going to be the best first male cha cha ever - smokin! Jimmy, one teensy tip, make sure you don't get into the bad habit of looking down, once it's there it's hard to get out of. Keep up the good work.
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At 06:10 30th Sep 2010, sambababe wrote:Forgot to mention Jimi make sure you straighten you legs properly to get the correct cha cha action. Both legs bent at the same time is not good.
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At 09:53 4th Oct 2010, Hilary wrote:Great Flavia and Jimi, first dance was challenging but you pulled it off. Thought the judges were a little harsh with your marks, but good to start off and work upwards. looking forward to the next week and ITT snippets!
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