Kate Talks Strictly

The Kate Talks Strictly 5th Anniversary celebrations continue with returning guest Lauren Oakley!

Lauren and I catch up about everything that has happened since she was first on the pod in 2021!

We discuss where Lauren was when she found out she was going to be a Strictly Come Dancing professional, the audition process, what she learnt from her first series, the differences of teaching each of her celebs and adjusting to being on TV!

And of course I had to ask her about one of my favourite routines: her Viennese Waltz with JB and we get a bit nerdy about musicals!

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Mum joins me this week for Strictly Producer for a Day where she reveals what she would do if she was in charge of Strictly Come Dancing!

We discuss whether Couple's Choices are becoming a bit same-y, inconsistent rule enforcement, our ideal It Takes Two format and ask is there a big Julie Andrews stan on the Strictly production team?

*Disclaimer: this was recorded before the new Strictly presenters were announced*

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James joins me this week for Strictly Producer for a Day where he reveals what he would do if he was in charge of Strictly Come Dancing!

We discuss theme weeks' role as milestones, why we prefer Instant Dance to an A-Thon, the potential of half points and James' huge proposed shake up to the show!

*Disclaimer: this was recorded before the new Strictly presenters were announced*

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Angelina joins me this week for Strictly Producer for a Day where she reveals what she would do if she was in charge of Strictly Come Dancing!

We discuss putting Ballroom and Latin at the centre of Strictly, having more emphasis on different Couple's Choice styles' technique, being true to the theme in themed weeks and an interesting lift rule she would add!

*Disclaimer: this was recorded before the new Strictly presenters were announced*

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Ethan joins me to launch my brand new miniseries Strictly Producer for a Day, where I ask Strictly fans what they'd do if they were in charge of Strictly Come Dancing.

Ethan and I discuss the use of Movie Musicals in Movie Week, whether dance rules need to get stricter, gymnasts who we'd like to see on Strictly and how he would rework both Couple's Choice and Icons Week.

*Disclaimer: this was recorded before the new Strictly presenters were announced*

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A new interview for you as part of my 5th anniversary celebration! This episode I am joined by Theresa Hewlett who has worked in wardrobe at Strictly Come Dancing since 2005!

We discuss how Theresa first got involved with Strictly, how the show has changed over time, how Strictly compares to working on Dancing On Ice, theme weeks and the new element of Instant Dance!

Theresa also shares advice for people looking to get into the world of costume and wardrobe and reflects on her favourite things about working on Strictly (with some fun anecdotes!)

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To celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Kate Talks Strictly (and what happens to be my 100th episode) I am joined again by one of my guests from my first year of podcasting: professional dancer James Cutler.

I catch up with James about what he's been up to since our last episode from being a professional on Dancing With The Stars in both Belgium and Ireland, touring the UK, choreographing and presenting.

We discuss the differences between teaching different celebrities and different countries' approaches to Dancing With The Stars, dancing in an all-male partnership and some of James' most challenging on camera moments. He also reflects on the Ballroom and Latin competition world and teases what he's up to next.

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Join me to analyse the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Final!

I discuss what I thought of dance picks and Showdance styles, Tess & Claudia's last show, our brilliant winners and reflect on the series as a whole.

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Join me to discuss the Strictly 2025 Semi-Final!I chat the general trend of high scores and who I felt was overmarked, my opinions on doing Couple's Choice in the Semi-Final, song memories and also struggle with not knowing the names of steps!If you enjoyed the episode, remember to follow/subscribe to the podcast and to share it with your Strictly obsessed friends!Follow me on Instagram to keep up with my Strictly opinions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kate_radiostrictly/

Join me to chat Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Musicals Week!Listen to hear this Strictly and musical theatre nerd's opinions on which musicals and songs were picked, when and how to use extra dancers, me getting annoyed about illegal lifts again and unpack how we ended up with THAT dance off!If you enjoyed the episode, remember to follow/subscribe to the podcast and to share it with your Strictly obsessed friends!Follow me on Instagram to keep up with my Strictly opinions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kate_radiostrictly/