Strictly Come Dancing: The Official Podcast

Vocalist Tommy Blaize explains the process of making a track suitable for Strictly and the considerations for preforming live every Saturday night.

Giovanni Pernice reveals a secret talent whilst rehearsing with Faye Tozer, whilst seconds after performing, Katya Jones explains how she created that mind blowing Matrix routine!

Martine McCutcheon gives her opinions on this weeks performances direct from the dance floor and talking from her dressing room, Katie Piper will inspire you all to take on a new skill!

Plus watching proudly in the crowd, Dr Ranj Singh's Mother and brother Jaz explain just how they found out he was going to take part!

Spoiler Alert: This podcast will address evictions.

As we lose our first contestant, learn what happens after the camera stop rolling - the goodbye dance, the disappointment and clearing out the dressing room!

Meet Talent Executive Stefania Alexandra, the lady who decides exactly who featured in this series.

Dianne Buswell confesses her secret weapon for keeping Joe Sugg focussed and AJ Pritchard doesn’t hold back with his life coaching skills.

Cricketer Jimmy Anderson reveals why he’s convinced Graeme Swann will win and Ashley Roberts’ Mum Peggy explains the one thing she warned her daughter not to do during the competition. Plus you HAVE to hear Comedian Romesh Ranganathan’s family description of the ballroom!

Amy Elizabeth pops over to Scott Mills' house to run through what we can expect on the first elimination night this Saturday! Warning – Scott admits to a genius way the make-up department kept him cool that will change the way you’ll look at Halloween week forever!

Scott Mills and Amy Elizabeth welcome the Strictly Come Dancing Class of 2018! Hear what Joe Sugg’s sister Zoe (Zoella) really thinks of her younger brother taking to the dancefloor whilst Sheila Ryan (Lee Ryan’s Mum) explains why she was so surprised Lee was taking part!

Graziano Di Prima reveals which pro-dancer has been looking after him and why his nerves can be worse than his partner Vick Hope!

Katya Jones admits she’s ‘The Boss’ with Seann Walsh whilst he promises to keep his hair just as it is despite the advice of Head Judge Shirley Ballas.

Costume Designer Vicky Gill lets us into some dressing room secrets and after bouncing off stage Janette Manrara and Dr Ranj Singh will put the biggest smile on your face!

What did you think of this year's Strictly Come Dancing pairings? From Scott's very own sofa, hear what Amy Elizabeth and Scott Mills are expecting from this year's contestants.

Get involved! We want to know what YOU want to see in this year’s Official Strictly podcast. Got a question for the contestants, pros or backstage team? Get in touch on @bbcstrictly.

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Whoa! Series 16 of Strictly has really started on a high and we've got exclusive backstage interviews straight from the dance floor.

Join Scott Mills and Amy Elizabeth as they discover exactly how the dancers are feeling before their pairings.

We also learn how Prince William made the collaboration of the night's performers Nile Rogers and Craig David happen.

Plus Stefflon Don’s tips for dressing on the dancefloor.

Get involved! We want to know what YOU want to see in this year’s Official Strictly podcast. Got a question for the contestants, pro’s or backstage team? Get in touch on @bbcstrictly or leave a comment below.

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