As a present that options industrial ranges of glitter, faux tan and hip motion, it goes with out saying that Strictly Come Dancing is already the campest present on TV.
Generally although, it actually does outdo itself and serve up routines that redefine FAB-U-LOUS, to cite a sure choose.
Right here’s simply 17 of Strictly’s most gag-worthy moments…
Craig Does Hey, Dolly
Craig Revel Horwood isn’t any stranger to pull, having beforehand performed pantomime dames and Miss Hannigan in a West Finish manufacturing of Annie. The choose additionally remodeled into Dolly from for this sickening begin to Musicals Week in 2019.
Bruno’s Simply To Good To Be True
Bosses additionally gave former choose Bruno Tonioli his second within the highlight through the 2019 season, when he was handed the microphone to kick off one of many reside exhibits with a rendition of Frankie Valli’s I Love You Child, for causes we’re nonetheless not solely away from however totally help.
Gorka, Johannes And Giovanni Are Queens Of The Desert
There wasn’t a lot to smile about again in 2020, however this group dance that includes Gorka Marquez, Johannes Radebe and Giovanni Pernice serving full Priscilla Queen Of The Desert fantasy had us screaming ‘YAAASS!’ from the confines of lockdown.
Strictly Does Vogue Week
Oti Mabuse taking centre stage in a catwalk-themed routine set to Madonna’s Vogue is mainly all of our favorite issues. An honourable point out for Anton Du Beke’s coat, too.
Johannes Slays The Purple Carpet
Having not acquired a star associate throughout his debut collection, the next 12 months noticed Johannes actually arrive within the ballroom.
Taking centre stage in a routine drawing on ball tradition, he snapped his custom-made ‘Pose’ fan and high-kicked his approach down the runway in a pair of heels, cementing his place as one of many present’s best-ever professionals.
Judi Twerks Up A Storm
Actually, what a second. It stays one of many greatest tragedies of Strictly historical past that we didn’t get to see extra of Judi Love on the dancefloor.
Nancy Dell’olio Emerges From A Glitter-Encrusted Coffin
Strictly’s annual Halloween Week particular all the time serves up a number of the present’s most surreal moments, however the sight of Nancy Dell’olio rising from a glitter-encrusted coffin sipping champagne is really one of the crucial fabulous.
The truth that this routine stays one of many present’s lowest-scoring ever solely makes us adore it extra.
Russell Reaches For The Stars
Russell Grant getting fired out of a glittery cannon, flying over Wembley Area to the soundtrack of S Membership 7′s Attain. Want we are saying extra?
Colin Jackson’s Showdance Takes A Surreal Flip
If you’re fortunate sufficient to succeed in the Strictly last, the Showdance affords {couples} the possibility to dream up one thing the judges have by no means seen earlier than. And boy did Colin Jackson and his associate Erin Boag do this. We’ll allow you to watch the video to understand why.
Faye And Giovanni Search For The Lonely Goatheard
Questioning what’s so camp about this? Two phrases: Giovanni’s wig.
Michelle Visage Brings Voguing To Blackpool
Having grown up strolling within the ballrooms of New York, Michelle Visage made her-story when she introduced Voguing to the Strictly ballroom with a particular routine paying homage to the LGBTQ+ group and ball tradition.
Love Is In The Air For Ruth And Anton
From the minute Hunsnet favorite Ruth Langsford was introduced for Strictly in 2017, we knew we had been in for a little bit of a deal with – and this airline-themed Samba was actually it, primarily as a result of what it lacked in dance capability, it made up for in camp… and hair extensions.
Why Hellllooo, Ainsley
Ainsley Harriott is a nationwide treasure – and if his notorious ‘Why hey, Jill!’ second hadn’t already satisfied you of that, this Prepared, Regular, Cook dinner!-themed Salsa will.
Alison Has One thing Up Her Sleeve
In case you thought Alison Hammond descending from the ceiling to bop to Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights wasn’t already camp sufficient, take a look at this out-take from filming of the Dance-Off, the place she completely misplaced it after getting her sleeve caught on Aljaz Skorjanec’s face throughout their routine. Sheer pleasure.
Scott Mills Turns into Sebastian The Crab
It’s been greater than eight years since Scott Mills remodeled into Sebastian The Crab from The Little Mermaid for this Film Week Samba, and we’ve by no means forgotten it.
The Professionals Go Tenting
There’s simply a lot to get pleasure from right here – Nancy completely serving, the male professionals Vogueing in crimson PVC gloves, Nadiya’s wig, Johannes completely getting his life to Lizzo and Giovanni actually making like to the digital camera as he grinds on a chair. Extra group numbers like this, please.
Decide Rinder Ditches His Gavel
Strictly followers noticed a complete new facet to Decide Rinder when he made his dancefloor debut again in 2016 with a Cha Cha set to Duffy’s Mercy that noticed the often strict TV persona brandishing a glittery gavel and ripping open his gown to disclose his six pack.
