We take a look back at our fave twinkle-toed celebs of all time from the glitz and glamour on past series of Strictly Come Dancing.\r\n
\r\nAlesha may have shone on the dance floor, but some of 'em were simply shameful.\r\n
\r\nAfter a tough year Alesha won the nation's heart and danced her way to victory. She said that her Strictly '07 win was \"the best Christmas present a girl could ask for\".<\/p>","url":"2008/9/11/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Alesha-Dixon-Sep08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly_Alesha-Dixon_G"},{"captionHeading":"Matt Di Angelo","caption":"
Matt and partner Flavia Cacace made a sizzling couple on the dance floor and managed second place amid rumours of a torrid affair between the Strictly stars.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/11/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Matt-Di-Angelo-Sep08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly_Matt-Di-Angelo_G"},{"captionHeading":"Gethin Jones","caption":"
Ex-Blue Peter presenter Gethin made his mark as a sex symbol on Strictly. Sadly, the Welsh wonder only managed third place.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/11/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Gethin-Jones-Sep08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly_Gethin-Jones.2_G"},{"captionHeading":"Kelly Brook","caption":"
Kel had been favourite to take the 2007 Strictly crown, but had to pull out of the show due to a family bereavement.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/11/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Kelly-Brook-Sep08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly_Kelly-Brook_G"},{"captionHeading":"John Barnes","caption":"
Loveable John proved that he should stick to rapping but insisted he enjoyed the experience, saying: \"It's a great show which really captures the public imagination\".<\/p>","url":"2008/9/11/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-John-Barnes-Sep08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly_John-Barnes_G"},{"captionHeading":"Kate Garraway","caption":"
Despite constantly performing badly and injuring herself, Kate managed to survive until week seven, shocking both the judges and the public.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/11/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Kate-Garraway-Sep08-1.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly_Kate-Garraway_G"},{"captionHeading":"Penny Lancaster Stewart","caption":"
Penny was the sixth celeb to be voted off Strictly last year. Arlene had said her salsa was \"like a canary and crow flying in from Stansted not Cuba\" while Bruno Tonioli labelled it \"hysterical\".<\/p>","url":"2008/9/11/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Penny-Lancaster-Stewart-Sep08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly_Penny-Lancaster_G"},{"captionHeading":"Mark Ramprakash","caption":"
With his snake hips and tight-fitting outfits, the cricketer was an instant hit with female viewers. Mark and dance partner Karen Hardy went on to win series four.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/11/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Mark-Ramprakash-Sep08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly_Mark-Ramprakash_G"},{"captionHeading":"Matt Dawson","caption":"
Having come second, international Rugby star Matt is well-placed to pass on advice to this year's Rugby representative, Austin Healey. \"I told him I was having trouble with some of the steps,\" says Austin: \"He told me to take smaller ones\". Hmm, we're sure that'll be a big help.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/11/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Matt-Dawson-Sep08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly_Matt-Dawson_G"},{"captionHeading":"Emma Bunton","caption":"
With her stage school background and experience in the Spice Girls, Emma was a favourite to win series four of Strictly, but lost out to two sportsmen.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/11/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Emma-Bunton-Sep08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly_Emma-Bunton_G"},{"captionHeading":"Louisa Lytton","caption":"
Actress and Strictly fave didn't make the final, but she did go on to represent the UK in the Eurovision Dance Contest with Strictly partner Vincent Simone.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/11/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Louisa-Lytton-Sep08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly_Louisa-Lytton.2_G"},{"captionHeading":"Carol Smillie","caption":"
Scot Carol Smillie flashed her impressive pins and impressed the judges, but she got the Highland fling in week nine of 2006's competition.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/11/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Carol-Smilie-Sep08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly_Carol-Smilie_G"},{"captionHeading":"DJ Spoony","caption":"
Spoony and partner Ola Jordan were shockingly eliminated in week three of series four, despite having scored 27 that night. The DJ said at the time that the result was \"a very bitter pill to swallow\"<\/p>","url":"2008/9/11/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-DJ-Spoony-Sep08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly_DJ-Spoony_G"},{"captionHeading":"Darren Gough","caption":"
Essex cricketer Darren cha cha cha'd his way to become Strictly's first male winner in 2005.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/11/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Darren-Gough-Sep08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly_Darren-Gough_G"},{"captionHeading":"Colin Jackson","caption":"
The former Olympic athlete was a natural on the dance floor, but learned that being the centre of attention is not always good, as he was \"outed\" in the tabloids after being on the show. Colin's never commented on the rumours.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/11/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Colin-Jackson-Sep08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly_Colin-Jackson_G"},{"captionHeading":"Zoë Ball","caption":"
In the first week of the show Zoe danced so well that it inspired Arlene Phillips to say of Zoe: \"the little beach donkey has turned into a gazelle\".<\/p>","url":"2008/9/11/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Zoe-Ball-Sep08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly_Zoe-Ball_G"},{"captionHeading":"James Martin","caption":"
TV chef James' profile was lifted thanks to Strictly, not least because of rumours of romance with dance partner Camilla Dallerup.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/11/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-James-Martin-Sep08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly_James-Martin_G"},{"captionHeading":"Patsy Palmer","caption":"
Our favourite EastEnder took part in series three of Strictly, but sadly didn't make it past week 8.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/11/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Patsy-Palmer-Sep08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly_Patsy-Palmer_G"},{"captionHeading":"Fiona Phillips","caption":"
Brendan Cole said that not only was the GMTV presenter the worst partner he's ever had, he aso told her that she must be a \"crap shag\" due to her lack of dancing skills. Poor love.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/11/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Fiona-Phillips-Sep08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly_Fiona-Phillips_G"},{"captionHeading":"Jill Halfpenny","caption":"
Jill's 2004 Strictly win led to a stint as leading lady Roxy Hart in West End musical Chicago.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/11/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Jill-Halfpenny-Sep08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly_Jill-Halfpenny_G"},{"captionHeading":"Denise Lewis","caption":"
Olympian Denise likened Strictly to childbirth: \"You forget that it really, really hurt, and convince yourself you're up for doing it again\" she said, after agreeing to take part in the 2008 live tour.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/11/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Denise-Lewis-Sep08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly_Denise-Lewis_G"},{"captionHeading":"Julian Clary","caption":"
The outrageous comedian credits his Strictly experience as having broadened his horizons. Coming third will do that.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/11/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Julian-Clary-Sep08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly_Julian-Clary_G"},{"captionHeading":"Aled Jones","caption":"
Despite having refused to dance at his own wedding, twinkle-toed Aled found a new skill on Strictly, and called the show: \"the best thing I've done in my life\".<\/p>","url":"2008/9/11/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Aled-Jones-Sep08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly_Aled-Jones_G"},{"captionHeading":"Roger Black","caption":"
Athlete Roger said his only Strictly regret was being \"suckered into wearing a see-through sequinned top\". Hmm, we'd probably regret it too, Roger.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/11/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Roger-Black-Sep08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly_Roger-Black_G"},{"captionHeading":"Esther Rantzen","caption":"
Esther reckons her various stints on Reality shows have \"enriched\" her life. And is pleased to have \"slightly improved my foxtrot on Strictly Come Dancing\" despite being booted off in week three of series two.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/11/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Esther-Rantzen-Sep08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly_Esther-Rantzen_G"},{"captionHeading":"Carol Vorderman","caption":"
She might be brainy but Carol didn't impress on the dancefloor. Acid-tongued judge Arlene Phillips said: \"She went totally over the top, it was horrendous and appalling\". Oh dear.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/11/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Carol-Vorderman-Sep08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly_Carol-Vorderman_G"},{"captionHeading":"Natasha Kaplinsky","caption":"
Natasha teamed up with Brendan Cole to win the first series of Strictly, but their sexual chemistry, coupled with speculation about their intimacy off the dance floor, wrought havoc in their personal lives.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/11/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Natasha-Kaplinsky-Sep08-1.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly_Kaplinsky_G"},{"captionHeading":"Christopher Parker","caption":"
Despite making it to the final, poor Chris had a tough time after taking part in the show. His acting career hasn't recovered.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/11/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Chris-Parker-Sep08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly_Chris-Parker_G"},{"captionHeading":"Lesley Garrett","caption":"
Lesley and partner Anton du Beke formed a charismatic couple and samba'd their way to the penultimate show of the first series.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/11/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Lesley-Garrett-Sep08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly_Lesley-Garrett_G"},{"captionHeading":"Martin Offiah","caption":"
Rugby player Martin reached fourth place with his partner Erin Boag in 1995.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/11/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Martin-Offiah-Sep08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly_Martin-Offiah_G"},{"captionHeading":"David Dickinson","caption":"
Tango-tanned David bowed out of the competition in week three of the first series, calling himself: \"an elephant with two left feet\".<\/p>","url":"2008/9/11/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-David-Dickenson-Sep08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly_David-Dickenson_G"}];