Strictly Come Dancing: Stars gear up to shimmy their way through Movie Week

Tonight is one for the Wicked fans out therepublished at 17:07 BST

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Noor Nanji
Culture reporter

Image source, Reuters

(And I count myself among them).

We’re already excited for Wicked’s sequel, and tonight is only
going to take that to the next level.

Actress Cynthia Erivo, who stars as Elphaba in the film, will be
making a special appearance in tonight’s movie-themed week, as Strictly’s first
ever guest mentor.

It marks a return to the show for Oscar nominee Erivo, who was a
guest judge for two weeks in 2021.

As guest mentor, she will help the couples deliver “blockbuster
performances”, the BBC says.

The BBC also confirms that tonight’s show will feature a
Wicked-inspired performance by the professional dancers.