Who are the professional dancers on Strictly 2012?

Couples

Celebrity Known for Professional partner
Richard Arnold Daybreak presenter Erin Boag
Victoria Pendleton Olympic sprint track cyclist Brendan Cole
Michael Vaughan Former England cricketer Natalie Lowe
Nicky Byrne Former Westlife singer Karen Hauer

Why did Bruno Tonioli leave Strictly?

The Italian star, 66, announced the news on Thursday’s episode of The One Show (19 May), explaining that travel commitments to film Dancing with the Stars on Disney Plus in the US will make it impossible for him to film Strictly in the UK in the future.

Who were the original professional dancers on Strictly Come Dancing?

Couples

Celebrity Known for Professional partner
Martin Offiah Former England rugby player Erin Boag
Lesley Garrett Classical singer Anton du Beke
Christopher Parker EastEnders actor Hanna Karttunen
Natasha Kaplinsky Journalist & television presenter Brendan Cole

Who are the male professional dancers on Strictly?

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MALE PRO DANCERS FEMALE PRO DANCERS
Gorka Marquez Luba Mushtuk
Johannes Radebe Nadiya Bychkova
Kevin Clifton Nancy Xu
Neil Jones Oti Mabuse

Does Rose Ayling-Ellis lip read?

1. Rose Ayling-Ellis once tried practising the recorder – but her mum banned her! Rose’s deafness hasn’t stopped her from enjoying music, telling The Guardian that her favourite artists are Dolly Parton and Stevie Wonder and that she’s a big fan of soul music.

Who is Anton Du Beke replacing on Strictly Come Dancing?

Bruno Tonioli
Bruno Tonioli is leaving Strictly Come Dancing for good, with Anton Du Beke taking over his seat as a judge. The Italian, who also appears on the US version of the show, has not been on the BBC panel in person for two years because of Covid travel restrictions.

What video was Bruno Tonioli in?

I’m Still Standing
One of her most unforgettable pieces of work was her choreography for Elton John’s ‘I’m Still Standing’ video and it also featured Bruno Tonioli (showcasing him in a truly unique way).

What happened to Matthew Cutler from Strictly Come Dancing?

Matthew Cutler, (Five series, 2005-9) After Strictly he was a judge on Living’s Diet on the Dancefloor. Matthew, 44, now teaches Zumba and other classes in Croydon at Matico Dance Studio, which he co-runs with Enrico Stey, another professional dancer.