Everyone’s favourite dancing competition is back on our screens, and fans of Strictly Come Dancing are already enjoying this year’s series. The show kicked off once again with a line up of 15 new celebrities who will be competing once again for the prestigious glitterball trophy.
This year’s line up includes last minute additions Lewis Cope who is known for appearing on Emmerdale, and Welsh Love Island winner Amber Davies, both of whom have performed on the stage in leading theatrical roles.
They may be excited to hear that another Musical Theatre star will be appearing on this year’s series, but not as a contestant.
Actor and singer Cynthia Erivo is set to make a comeback to Strictly Come Dancing this month for the programme’s movie-themed week. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter.
The 38-year-old, who earned an Oscar nomination for her performance as Elphaba in the musical fantasy Wicked, will be the first ever guest mentor for Strictly’s movie week which will return on Saturday, October 11.
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In 2021, Cynthia appeared on Strictly as a stand-in judge on the show, replacing Craig Revel Horwood who had tested positive for COVID-19 and was self-isolating.
She joined the panel of judges which included Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke, for week nine and week ten of the series.
This time, Cynthia returns for one week only as Strictly’s first ever guest mentor. She will help the 14 remaining Strictly couples unleash their inner movie stars by coaching them in rehearsals and in the studio on the night, where she will sit alongside the judges.
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A BBC spokesperson announced: “For this year’s movie week, Strictly will welcome back the wickedly talented Cynthia Erivo, star of one of last year’s biggest movies!
“Cynthia has been nominated for three Oscars – most recently this year, for playing Elphaba in Wicked – and has already won Emmy, Grammy, and Tony awards.
“Cynthia was a guest judge on Strictly for two weeks in 2021, covering for Craig Revel Horwood and then Motsi Mabuse. She received praise from viewers for her insightful, supportive feedback and memorably gave her comments to Rose Ayling-Ellis in British Sign Language.”
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The BBC has also announced that the programme will showcase a routine by the professional dancers, choreographed to “As Long As You’re Mine”, which will feature in the upcoming Wicked film starring Cynthia and Bridgerton actor, Jonathan Bailey.
This comes in anticipation of the sequel’s release, Wicked: For Good, which will bring to a close the tale of Elphaba, portrayed by Cynthia, alongside Ariana Grande as Glinda. The film will be released in cinemas in the UK on Friday, November 21.
Strictly Come Dancing will return to our screens this Saturday, October 4 on BBC and BBC iPlayer at 6.20pm.
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