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Week 10 Result

Ricky Groves & Erin Boag were the tenth couple to leave Strictly's dancefloor!

After performing a Tango on Saturday night, the combination of the judges' scores and viewer votes meant that it was Ricky & Erin who left the competition.

Read more in our news story.

Jade's knee injury

Jade Johnson was injured during the dress rehearsal for Show 9.

UPDATE: Wednesday 21st November: Following Jade's injury last week, the BBC and Jade's management, after considering all the medical advice, have decided that she should not dance in this week's show. This sadly means that she will no longer be able to compete in the series.

Darcey Bussell on joining Strictly

Darcey Bussell will be joining the judging panel for Strictly Come Dancing on 5th December 2009.

The retired Royal Ballet ballerina, talks about how she is feeling about joining this year's show.

Read the full article here.

Week 9 Result

Phil Tufnell & Katya Virshilas were the ninth couple to leave Strictly's dancefloor!

After performing an American Smooth on Saturday night, the combination of the judges' scores and viewer votes meant that it was Phil & Katya who left the competition.

Read more about tonight's result from BBC Entertainment news.

Get well soon Bruce!

Unfortunately, due to a bout of the flu and on doctor's orders, Bruce will be unable to host Strictly Come Dancing this Saturday. However, Tess Daly will be stepping into his presenting shoes.

Send your get well wishes for Bruce on our message boards.

Week 8 Result

Craig Kelly & Flavia Cacace were the eighth couple to leave Strictly's Blackpool Tower dancefloor!

After performing a Cha Cha on Saturday night, the combination of the judges' scores and viewer votes meant that it was Craig & Flavia who left the competition.

Week 7 Result

Zoe Lucker & James Jordan were the seventh couple to leave Strictly's 2009 dancefloor!

After performing a Samba on Saturday night, the combination of the judges' scores and viewer votes meant that it was Zoe & James who left the competition.

Week 6 Result

Jo Wood and Brendan Cole were the sixth couple to leave the Strictly Come Dancing 2009 dancefloor.

After performing a Samba on Saturday night, the combination of the judges' scores and viewer votes meant that it was, Jo Wood and Brendan Cole who left the competition.

Read the BBC news story here

Strictly on Children in Need

Get ready for an extra special performance from the stars of Strictly Come Dancing when BBC Children In Need returns on Friday 20th November!

So save the date in your diaries as Strictly's own Tess Daly and Alesha Dixon join Terry Wogan for a spectacular night of fun and fundraising.

Find out more here!