Charleston Quote by Angela Rippon

When you do 'Strictly,' you're kind of restricted. You have to dance for 90 seconds, you have to choreograph for your partner.

— A. J. Pritchard

Strictly' has evolved - there are such beautiful stories within each dance. We're not doing a ballroom and Latin competition, it's an entertainment show.

— Craig Revel Horwood

Strictly' is a journey. I haven't danced before but I'm putting the practice hours in, whether it shows or not.

— Dave Myers

Do you know what, before 'Strictly,' I've always regretted not training as a dancer.

— Emma Weymouth

At the end of the day, a show like 'Strictly' is not about what colour you are, or where you come from. It is…

— Oti Mabuse

My 'Strictly' experience has taken my admiration for the skill and stamina of dancers to a whole new level. They really are exceptional artists…

— Angela Rippon

I'm horrendous at dancing but I think if you do 'Strictly', you go on to another level, and that's a level I have never…

— Robbie Savage

“Strictly Come Dancing”

— David Baddiel

Tango is about feeling and sensitivity, otherwise you are just doing gymnastics. You can do all the steps but it has to have the…

— Carlos Gavito

You always want to please your choreographer, director. Dancers are just that way.

— Chita Rivera

I don't see myself going back to 'Strictly' as a professional in the same capacity as I started. But I'll definitely keep dancing.

— A. J. Pritchard

Doing 'Strictly' has been so emotional - the support we've had, the relief getting through every dance, the reaction in the room.

— Chris McCausland