Strictly Halloween Week Features Ian McKellen Cameo

Strictly Come Dancing's Halloween Week will feature a surprise cameo from Sir Ian McKellen reading from Bram Stoker's 'Dracula'. The themed event includes a full lineup of celebrity dance performances and a results show with a unique three-couple dance-off.

Celebrity couples will perform a range of themed dances for Halloween Week. The confirmed performances include a Viennese Waltz, tango, salsa, Charleston, Quickstep, Argentine Tango, Samba, and a Couple's Choice routine. A group Tango-style routine is also part of the Halloween theme.

Other performances include John Nellis and Katya Jones performing two Tangos, and Lawrence Robb and Jowita Przystał dancing to Slayyyter's 'DANCE…'. Saturday's dances will also feature Bethany Antonia and Nancy Xu performing a jive to 'I'm In Love With A Monster' by Fifth Harmony. Sunday's show will feature music from Becky Hill.

Judges' Feedback

Head judge Shirley Ballas praised several celebrities involved with the show. She mentioned knowing Emma Willis from their time together on 'Cooking With The Stars'. Ballas also commented on comedian Josh Widdicombe. "And Josh Widdicombe I met several times on different shows that we’ve done, and he is extremely funny," she said. She has known professional dancer Johannes Radebe since 2018, calling him a superstar.

Eliminations and Dance-Off

Sunday's results show will feature a dance-off with three couples competing, a first for the series. The judges will vote to eliminate one couple directly, rather than voting to save one. One pair will be sent straight home following this round of judging.

Ian McKellen Halloween Special

Sir Ian McKellen will make a surprise cameo during the Halloween special. His voice will be heard reading from Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' during a group dance on Sunday's results show. The dance is set to Tame Impala's 'Dracula' and features the reading at its climax. This segment was recorded earlier this year.

The live show airs Saturday at 6.30pm on BBC One and iPlayer. The results show follows on Sunday at 7.10pm on the same channels. Tomorrow evening's episode opens with a Professionals routine to Tame Impala's 'Dracula'. Alexis Warr and Nikita Kuzmin are shown in drive-in stills before Nikita is revealed as a vampire. The weekend concludes with the tense three-couple dance-off.