Anita Rani’s Exclusive Strictly Come Dancing Behind The Scenes Diary

The final couple were the impressive pairing of One Show and Countryfile presenter Anita Rani and new professional Gleb Savchenko who danced the Cha Cha to “Rather Be” by Clean Bandit.

“EastEnders” Kellie Bright and Kevin Clifton started the show dancing the Tango to “You Really Got Me” by The Kinks.

Singer and Loose Women star Jamelia, 34, flaunted her envy-inducing long, lean legs, that might just prove she has what it takes to go the distance in this year’s series of Strictly, hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. ‘The most sophisticated and stylish jive I think we’ve ever had, ‘ he said.

Former prima ballerina Darcey Bussell had sage advice for “the perfect gentleman”, telling him to “just relax your neck and look at Kristina as much as you can when you’re out of hold”.

“Anton, this could be the year you realise Strictly goes right up until Christmas”, giggled Len, while Anton beamed.

“That dance would qualify for the World Dad Dancing Championships”, said Craig, calling Jeremy’s bottom wiggles “bizarre”.

While fellow judge Bruno Tonioli added that Daniel was was “prim, proper, very collected, very well placed and very, very pleasing”. “But get some hip action; get some fire in the loins”. The first batch of celebrities include Peter Andre and Janette Manrara dancing the cha cha to Ain’t No Other Man by Christina Aguilera and Coronation Street actor Georgia May Foote jiving to Meghan Trainor’s Dear Future Husband with partner Giovanni Pernice. “You’re Wanted”, said Len. “Your chemistry was tangible”.

The first six couples made their debut on the dance floor and the remaining nine will take to the floor on Saturday as the quest for glitterball glory is under way.