The BEST episodes of Strictly Come Dancing season 8
Every episode of Strictly Come Dancing season 8, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Strictly Come Dancing season 8!
Dazzling routines, outrageous sets, flamboyant costumes and the occasional dance dis-aaa-ster.
#1 - Week 9 Results
Season 8 - Episode 19 - Aired 11/28/2010
In the week 9 results show there is a pro-dance Jive, a raunchy Rumba from James and Ola, and music from special guest James Blunt.
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#2 - Week 7 Results
Season 8 - Episode 15 - Aired 11/14/2010
In the week 7 results show, there is a pro-dance American Smooth, plus music from The Soldiers, Annie Lennox and Alesha Dixon.
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#3 - Week 6 Results
Season 8 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/7/2010
In the week 6 results show there is a Rock'n'Roll show dance, plus a Pro-dance Foxtrot. There is music from special guest Bryan Ferry.
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#4 - Grand Final (2)
Season 8 - Episode 26 - Aired 12/18/2010
The remaining couples then perform both their favorite dance of the season, together will an all new dance that they've not done before. There is music from special guest Paloma Faith, to which the knocked out season's contestants take to the dance floor.
#5 - Grand Final (1)
Season 8 - Episode 25 - Aired 12/18/2010
In the first part of the Grand Final, the 3 remaining couples perform their highest scored dance of the season, namely a Samba (Matt and Aliona), a Rumba (Kara and Artem) and a Viennese Waltz (Pamela and James), together with a Showdance. The judges scores are for guidance only, from now on only the viewers votes will decide the winner.
#6 - Week 11 Results
Season 8 - Episode 24 - Aired 12/12/2010
In the Semi-Final results show there is a group dance from the Strictly Show Dancers, plus music from special guests Take That. There is also a song and dance from Bruce.
#7 - Week 11 (2)
Season 8 - Episode 23 - Aired 12/11/2010
In the second show of the semi-finals, the couples perform their third dance. There is also music from special guests Take That.
#8 - Week 11 (1)
Season 8 - Episode 22 - Aired 12/10/2010
In the first show of the semi-finals, each couple perform two dances, an individual dance and a Swingathon.
#9 - Week 10 Results
Season 8 - Episode 21 - Aired 12/5/2010
There is a group show dance to ABBA tunes, Erin and Anton perform a classic Hollywood Waltz to the strains of Moon River, plus music from special guests The Manic Street Preachers.
#10 - Week 10
Season 8 - Episode 20 - Aired 12/4/2010
Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly host a movie night special, as the six remaining stars try to put on Oscar-winning performances. The quarter finals have arrived, and the couples once again dance for judges' scores and viewer votes. Voting lines open at the end of the show, and another celebrity will leave during Sunday's results show.
#11 - Week 9
Season 8 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/27/2010
The remaining 7 contestants perform a Jive, American Smooth, Charleston, an Argentine Tango or a Rumba.
#12 - Week 8 Results
Season 8 - Episode 17 - Aired 11/21/2010
In the week 8 results show, from the Tower Ballroom in Blackpool, there is a pro-dance from the female professional dancers, plus music from the cast of Cirque Du Soleil's Viva Vegas show, plus Duffy.
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#13 - Week 8
Season 8 - Episode 16 - Aired 11/20/2010
In a Vegas themed special from the famous Tower Ballroom in Blackpool, the remaining 8 couples perform either a Samba or an American Smooth. There is also a pro-dance to the sounds of Viva las Vegas.
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#14 - Week 7
Season 8 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/13/2010
The remaining 9 couples each perform a different dance.
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#15 - Week 6
Season 8 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/6/2010
For the first time this season, the 10 remaining couples each perform a different dance.
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#16 - Week 5 Results
Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/31/2010
There is a pro-group dance to 'Ghostbusters', and a Viennese Waltz from the Show-Dancers. Special guest Alice Cooper performs 'Poison'.
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#17 - Week 5
Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/30/2010
In this Halloween Special, the remaining 11 couples perform a spooky version of either a Jive, Paso Doble, Argentine Tango or a Viennese Waltz.
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#18 - Week 4 Results
Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/24/2010
In the week 4 results show there are two pro-dancer performances, one a 1940s based Jive, the other an Argentine Tango . There is music from special guest Neil Diamond.
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#19 - Week 3 Results
Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/17/2010
There are two professional dances, including Flavia in a 'Tango Unleashed'. Special guest Peter Andre sings his new single.
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#20 - Week 3
Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/16/2010
Tina can't compete this week, as she has chickenpox, but the remaining 12 couples perform either a Quickstep or a Rumba.
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#21 - Week 2 Results
Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/10/2010
Claudia joins Tess as co host of this seasons results shows. There is music from special guest Robbie Williams, plus a special group show dance. Who will be the first to be voted out of the competition.
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#22 - Week 2
Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/9/2010
All 14 couples perform against each other for the first time this season, dancing either a Salsa or a Foxtrot. Last weeks judges points are added to this weeks, but who will be at the bottom of the leader-board.
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Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/3/2010
The remaining seven contestants (Jimi, Ann, Gavin, Kara, Michelle, Peter and Tina), and their professional partners take to the dance floor performing either a Cha-Cha-Cha or a Waltz. There is music from special guests Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow.
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Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2010
n the first live show of the new season, in a brand new set, seven of the contestants (Felicity, Matt, Goldie, Patsy, Scott, Pamela and Paul), and their professional partners perform either a Cha-Cha-Cha or a Waltz. There is no elimination in this first round.
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Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/13/2010
The Launch Show introduces the 14 new celebrities as they meet their professional partners for the first time. There is also a new set, new dances and three new male dancers. The new partnerships take to the floor for their very first group dance!
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