Strictly Come Dancing 2022 LATEST: Hamza reveals he would rather ‘face a polar bear’ than step on the dancefloor
STRICTLY Come Dancing's Hamza has revealed he would rather come face-to-face with a "running cheetah" or a "polar bear" than step out on the dancefloor ahead of week eight.
The fan-favourite wildlife presenter has been a massive success on this year's series of Strictly, but speaking to the , Hamza revealed he still fears stepping out onto the dancefloor.
Talking about these fears, as well as his close bond to partner Jowita Przystal, he said: “I would rather face a running cheetah, or a polar bear, than step on the dancefloor.
"But she makes it so worthwhile, and just to see how happy she is, that’s all you ever want.
"As a kid, when a parent says: ‘I’m proud of you,’ and you see the smile on their face, that’s basically what Jowita does.”
Read our Strictly 2022 live blog below for the latest news and gossip...
Who is Seann Walsh dating now?
Seann has been dating dance teacher and choreographer Grace Adderley since 2019.
In October 2022, Seann revealed he was set to be a dad for the first time, and is expecting a baby with Grace.
He revealed his news during an Instagram Live with an unnamed pal while on tour.
Strictly fans think they know which star will be sent home next
Strictly fans have noticed a worrying pattern so far this year, and they have named it the “Charleston Curse”
Almost every couple to perform the upbeat dance has been sent home this season and Ellie Taylor is taking it on this Saturday.
Writing on , one fan speculated that Ellie Taylor could be next to leave after being dished out the “deadly” dance.
“Will Ellie be able to beat the Charleston curse?” they wrote, as a second chimed in: “Oh no. Ellie T has Charleston. Dance of Death.”
“Ellie… will she break the curse of the Charleston?” a fourth agreed, as a fifth wrote: “It does suit her personality well.”
What is Seann Walsh’s real name?
Seann Walsh’s real name is… you guessed it… Sean Walsh.
The comedian added an extra n in attempt to make his name sound more “showbiz.”
This decision was inspired by the American Pie film series, with Seann once tweeting: “When I was at school, my favourite film was American Pie and my favourite character was Stifler.
“Stifler was played by Seann William Scott, he had two ‘n’s, so I put another one on. That’s not on my passport, it’s my showbiz name.”
Oti Mabuse on the importance of balance in Strictly
Pro dancer Oti Mabuse has spoken of the importance of balance for both the professionals and the celebs on Strictly.
Responding to a clip of Katya telling her partner Tony Adams to “focus!” she said: “There is a nice little balance of focus and enjoyment which takes years to master but bless him, he literally is trying his best.
“I am there for him but I can see how much Katya adores him and she knows he had been doing it correctly the whole week and it just took too much excitement and it just went downhill.”
Seann Walsh says he wants to move on from Strictly kiss drama
Seann Walsh says he wants to "move on" after cheating with his Strictly Come Dancing partner Katya Jones.
The 36-year-old comedian said while in the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! camp that he wants the show to be a "positive experience" and is still "very sorry" for his behaviour.
In October 2018 he was pictured kissing Jones, while he was in a relationship with actress Rebecca Humphries and she was married to Neil Jones, also a Strictly dancer.
Walsh told fellow campmate Sue Cleaver on Thursday about him being on the front page of national newspapers at the time.
Cleaver said: "Why did that crucify you? Why did that have such an impact?"
Walsh said: "To be totally honest, my girlfriend (at the time) posted a statement and that was the end of me."
He added: "I said sorry. I sat on (The Jonathan Ross Show) and apologised.
"I sat next to Will.i.am and Samuel L Jackson and apologised. That will forever be the weirdest moment of my life and I have to say probably the worst moment of my life."
Will Mellor breaks down in tears as he discusses his next performance
Will Mellor recently revealed that his week 8 song The Commodores hit Three Times a Lady.
Speaking on Loose Women, the actor explained just how important this song is for him.
Speaking to the panel, Will said: "It is one of my dad's favourite songs, he used to sing it to my mum - and I spoke to my mum the other day and I just couldn't get through Monday without crying.
"It was just so hard because - it's weird, you know when you lose somebody, you think grief, it's gone and I can talk about it now and then something happens and it grabs you and I couldn't even talk," he admitted as he gestured at his throat.
RECAP: The couples left in the competition
As week eight of Strictly approaches, we take a look at the couples who have survived the dazzling dance show so far.
Those left battling for the Glitterball Trophy include:
Hamza only trained for two days before getting a staggering 38 points last week
Speaking to the Guardian, fan favourite Hamza revealed he only trained for two days before his Cha Cha scored an amazing 38.
“Jowita actually sent me home for two days so we learned the whole dance in two days," he said.
"The thing about that dance, what makes it cool, is the trust she has in me. I’m chucking her up in the air. If she lands in the wrong way, game over.”
Who has left Strictly so far?
Here’s who has left the show so far:
- Week seven: Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Kuzmin
- Week six: James Bye and Amy Dowden
- Week five: Jayde Adams and Karen Hauer
- Week four: Matt Goss and Nadiya Bychkova
- Week three: Richie Anderson and Giovanni Pernice
- Week two: Kaye Adams and Kai Widdrington
Hamza reveals the devastating reason he is single
Hamza has captured the nations' hearts and wowed the judges since his Strictly debut.
He has been such a hit, in fact, that many fans have questioned why he is still single.
Well, the Countryfile presenter has revealed the reason why.
Hamza told The Guardian that he “struggled” to meet someone while living so remotely, as well as his travelling for work.
“My job doesn’t really allow for a relationship,” he said. “How can you sustain a relationship, like: ‘I’m sending you a text message from a satellite phone, because I’m in the Arctic for two months.’
“It’s more of a job kind of problem, rather than a place, though the place definitely adds to it.”
Fans respond to preview of week eight performances
Strictly fans have been quick to take to social media and share their thoughts after the couple’s dance and song choices were revealed today.
And there seems to be a mixture of opinions ahead of this weekend’s show.
One fan wrote: ”I’ve got chills and I’ve only listened to the music. This one might go down in strictly history. Can’t wait to see it all put together. SO excited for it #teamtydi.”
Another added: ”Where’s all the tangos.”
A third shared the same frustrations by tweeting: ”Exactly! Hardly any tangos this series at all.”
While a fourth couldn’t contain their excitement by tweeting: ”I’m excited to see these dances this week!”
What do you think?
Who did well in week seven?
As we approach week eight of Strictly, it’s good to look back on who impressed the most last week.
Hamza continued to shine, dropping just two points and gaining three 10s as he dominated the competition.
Meanwhile, Tony Adams somehow survived despite scoring low once again.
- Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal (8+10+10+10) = 38
- Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima (9+9+9+10) = 37
- Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez (9 +9+9+10) = 37
- Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu (8+9+9+9) =35
- Fleur East and Vito Coppola (9+9+8+9) = 35
- Will Mellor and Nancy Xu (8+8+8+9) = 33
- Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Kuzmin (7+9+8+9) = 33
- Tyler West and Dianne Buswell (7+7+7+8) = 29
- Ellie Taylor and Johannes Radebe (3+7+5+7) = 22
- Tony Adams and Katya Jones (4+6+5+6) = 21
Fans brand Shirley ‘rude and disrespectful’ after latest Dianne snub
Fans are fuming with legendary Strictly judge Shirley Ballas after she, once again, got pro dancer Dianne’s name wrong.
Speaking to the dancer during the weekend’s show, Shirley slipped up, calling her “Dianna.”
And fans were not impressed.
Hitting out against the mistake, one wrote: “Did Shirley just call Dianne ‘Dianna’ again? She’s been on the show for 6 f**king series.”
While a second chimed in: “How after 5 years can Shirley insist on getting Dianne’s name wrong? It’s unbelievably rude.”
Strictly’s Tyler West looks knackered after a difficult training session
Strictly’s Tyler West shared a look into what training looks like on Strictly come dancing this week.
The 26-year-old presenter is being put through his paces by pro partner Dianne Buswell, as they both prepare for an intense week eight.
“Ain’t no joke,” he captioned his Instagram post. “Dance life’s not no joke. LOOK. I’m sixteen stone, that’s why [I’m so sweaty]!”
Don’t miss these hilarious Strictly bloopers
The official Strictly Twitter account shared some hilarious unseen moments yesterday.
Check out the clips below.
Brits have no idea who this former Strictly star is
On Wednesday, Seann Walsh entered the jungle as he began his I’m a Celeb journey.
But some Brits had absolutely no idea who he was, despite the comedian gaining infamy during his stint on Strictly Come Dancing.
One reality show fan bluntly said: “Who is he??”
A second put: “I literally had to come on here to see who that was because @antanddec didn’t actually say.”
A third added: “Not one person knowing who this is.”
One then put: “I usually think people are overreacting when they say they don’t know who the people are but WHO IS THIS???”
How to book tickets for The Strictly Live Tour 2023?
The Strictly Live Tour will be coming to a venue near you next year, and here’s how you can get your hands on some tickets.
If you’re hoping to attend, you can book tickets online at:
- Ticketmaster
- Ticket Zone
Ticket prices will vary depending on where you choose to sit in the arena.
When is Strictly next on TV?
Strictly will air next on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 6.55 pm.
The remaining nine couples will take to the dance floor hoping to stay in the competition.
Those left battling for the Glitterball Trophy include:
Who has left Strictly so far?
Here’s who has left the show so far:
- Week seven: Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Kuzmin
- Week six: James Bye and Amy Dowden
- Week five: Jayde Adams and Karen Hauer
- Week four: Matt Goss and Nadiya Bychkova
- Week three: Richie Anderson and Giovanni Pernice
- Week two: Kaye Adams and Kai Widdrington
Hamza reveals the devastating reason he is single
Hamza has captured the nation's and wowed the judges since his Strictly debut.
He has been such a hit, in fact, that many fans have questioned why he is still single.
Well, the Countryfile presenter has revealed the reason why.
Hamza told The Guardian that he "struggled" to meet someone while living so remotely, as well as his travelling for work.
"My job doesn't really allow for a relationship," he said. "How can you sustain a relationship, like: ‘I’m sending you a text message from a satellite phone, because I’m in the Arctic for two months.’
"It’s more of a job kind of problem, rather than a place, though the place definitely adds to it.”
Fans respond to preview of week eight performances
Strictly fans have been quick to take to social media and share their thoughts after the couple’s dance and song choices were revealed today.
And there seems to be a mixture of opinions ahead of this weekend’s show.
One fan wrote: ”I’ve got chills and I’ve only listened to the music. This one might go down in strictly history. Can’t wait to see it all put together. SO excited for it #teamtydi.”
Another added: ”Where’s all the tangos.”
A third shared the same frustrations by tweeting: ”Exactly! Hardly any tangos this series at all.”
While a fourth couldn’t contain their excitement by tweeting: ”I’m excited to see these dances this week!”
What do you think?
Who did well in week seven?
As we approach week eight of Strictly, it's good to look back on who impressed the most last week.
Hamza continued to shine, dropping just two points and gaining three 10s as he dominated the competition.
Meanwhile, Tony Adams somehow survived despite scoring low once again.
- Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal (8+10+10+10) = 38
- Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima (9+9+9+10) = 37
- Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez (9 +9+9+10) = 37
- Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu (8+9+9+9) =35
- Fleur East and Vito Coppola (9+9+8+9) = 35
- Will Mellor and Nancy Xu (8+8+8+9) = 33
- Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Kuzmin (7+9+8+9) = 33
- Tyler West and Dianne Buswell (7+7+7+8) = 29
- Ellie Taylor and Johannes Radebe (3+7+5+7) = 22
- Tony Adams and Katya Jones (4+6+5+6) = 21
Fans brand Shirley 'rude and disrespectful' after latest Dianne snub
Fans are fuming with legendary Strictly judge Shirley Ballas after she, once again, got pro dancer Dianne's name wrong.
Speaking to the dancer during the weekend's show, Shirley slipped up, calling her "Dianna."
And fans were not impressed.
Hitting out against the mistake, one wrote: "Did Shirley just call Dianne 'Dianna' again? She's been on the show for 6 f**king series."
While a second chimed in: "How after 5 years can Shirley insist on getting Dianne’s name wrong? It's unbelievably rude."
Strictly’s Tyler West looks knackered after a difficult training session
Strictly’s Tyler West shared a look into what training looks like on Strictly come dancing this week.
The 26-year-old presenter is being put through his paces by pro partner Dianne Buswell, as they both prepare for an intense week eight.
“Ain’t no joke,” he captioned his Instagram post. “Dance life’s not no joke. LOOK. I’m sixteen stone, that’s why [I’m so sweaty]!”
Don't miss these hilarious Strictly bloopers
The official Strictly Twitter account shared some hilarious unseen moments today.
Check out the clips below.