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Bruce & Tess for Xmas
It's that time of year again... Len's roasting his walnuts on an open fire, Alesha's wrapping up some goodies, Darcey's pirouetting round the tree, Bruno's bouncing up & down and Craig's hanging up his stockings - yes, the Xmas Special is here.
See our Christmas Show News Story to find our who's appearing.
The Final Result!
It was quoted as the "David versus Goliath" battle - as Chris Hollins & Ola Jordan went up against Ricky Whittle & Natalie Lowe - in the Strictly 2009 Final.
Find out the result and what the judges had to say, and the winner's feelings on their success, in in our Final News Story.
Or the BBC News Entertainment Story here.
Semi Final Result
Ali Bastian & Brian Fortuna were the thirteenth couple to leave Strictly's dancefloor in the Semi Finals.
After performing two dances, the combination of the judges' scores and viewer votes meant Ali & Brian left the competition.
Read what the judges had to say, and Ali & Brian's feelings on leaving, in our News Story.
Quarter Final Result
Laila Rouass & Anton du Beke were the twelfth couple to leave Strictly's dancefloor in Week 12!
After performing two dances, the combination of the judges' scores and viewer votes meant Laila & Anton left the competition.
Read what the judges had to say, and Laila & Anton's feelings on leaving, in our News Story.
Week 11 Result
Natalie Cassidy & Vincent Simone were the eleventh couple to leave Strictly's dancefloor!
After performing a Rock 'n' Roll dance on Saturday night, the combination of the judges' scores and viewer votes meant that it was Natalie Cassidy& Vincent Simone who left the competition.
Read more in our Week 11 news story.
Week 10 Result
Ricky Groves & Erin Boag were the tenth couple to leave Strictly's dancefloor!
After performing a Tango on Saturday night, the combination of the judges' scores and viewer votes meant that it was Ricky & Erin who left the competition.
Read more in our news story.
Jade's knee injury
Jade Johnson was injured during the dress rehearsal for Show 9. Then on Wednesday 21st November, the BBC and Jade's management, after considering all the medical advice, decided that she should not dance in week 10 of the show. This sadly meant that Jade will no longer be able to compete in the series.
Darcey Bussell on joining Strictly
Darcey Bussell will be joining the judging panel for Strictly Come Dancing on 5th December 2009.
The retired Royal Ballet ballerina, talks about how she is feeling about joining this year's show.
Read the full article here.
Keep checking back for the very latest news headlines...
Week 8 Result: Craig Kelly and Flavia Cacace lost the Dance Off.
Week 7 Result: Zoe Lucker and James Jordan lost the Dance Off.
Week 6 Result: Jo Wood and Brendan Cole lost the Dance Off.
Come Dancing Events: Read about dance events in Blackpool.
Week 5 Result: Joe Calzaghe and Kristina Rihanoff lost the Dance Off.
Week 4 Result: Lynda Bellingham and Darren Bennett lost the Dance Off.
Chidren In Need: Details of the 2009 charity event.
Week 3 Result: Rav Wilding and Aliona Vilani lost the Dance Off.
Week 2 Result: Richard Dunwoody and Lilia Kopylova are out.
Week 1 Result: Martina and Matthew are out.
Who danced in Week 1? Camilla Dallerup conducted an independent draw.
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