The BBC One dance contest will soon be filling our weekends with sparkles and an array of dance routines
Strictly Come Dancing is hiding a moving tribute in its new trailer as it prepares to celebrate 20 years on air.
The BBC One dance contest will soon be filling our weekends with sparkles and an array of dance routines.
To mark its impending return, the BBC has shared the launch trailer for the upcoming 22nd run of the dance show which will get audiences excited for its much-anticipated return this month.
It officially airs on Wednesday (September 4) at 19.29 on BBC One, however, a glimpse has already been shared on social media and in a bunch of pre-released pictures.
The trailer sees the show’s talented group of professional dancers perform a fun footwork bonanza encouraging everyone to get aboard the Strictly bus.
Which will officially open the doors to the 22nd series of Strictly with a sparkly, showstopping bang later this month.
Choreographed by creative director Jason Gilkison, the trailer and launch show number that will be performed in the iconic ballroom is set to is a magical medley of pop and other well-known hits.
The songs included are: We Like To Party! (The Vengabus) by Vengaboys , Baby Baby by Corona, Pump Up The Jam + Get Up (Before The Night Is Over) by Technotronic, Absolutely Everybody by Vanessa Amarosi, Get Ready For This by 2 Unlimited, Saturday Night by Whigfield, Ooh Ahh (Just A Little Bit) by Gina G and 5,6,7,8 + Stomp by Steps.
Sharing the clip on social media, Strictly said: “The Strictly bus is coming. Watch #Strictly on #iPlayer from 14 September.” And the stars of the show were quick to respond and share their excitement.
Head judge Shirley Ballas quipped: “I got my ticket .. is the bus stopping by my house?” Fellow judge Motsi Mabuse joked: “I am running lol left my ticket at home …… got it now.”
Gorka Marquez said: “We’re back!!!” Carlos Gu commented: “We like to party.” Jowita Przystał cheered: “Let’s goooo!!!!”
But what fans may not notice is that Sir Bruce Forsyth is still very much part of the much-loved programme. In the new trailer, the ‘bus’ the professional dancers board is the ‘Bruice bus’ with ‘Bruice’ making up the fake number plate.
The original co-host of Strictly alongside Tess Daly, the adored entertainer stepped down from presenting duties at the close of the 2013 series and he later died in 2017, aged 89.
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Source: Los Angeles Times1
