Strictly confirms return date for fan favourite Kevin Clifton
We now know exactly when Kevin will be standing in for his sister for It Takes Two's Choreography Corner.
After it was reported last month that former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Kevin Clifton would be appearing on spin-off show Strictly: It Takes Two, we now know exactly when he will be making his appearance.
Fleur East made the announcement on last night's (Tuesday 24th October) episode that Clifton, who left Strictly in 2019, would be returning to host the Choreography Corner segment on Halloween night itself, Tuesday 31st October.
East said: "By the freckle of my feet, a week today, a spooky treat. Yes, boys and ghouls, next week is Halloween! It's a scary time for our Strictly couples, made even more frightening because Kevin Clifton has risen again for Choreography Corner."
East then revealed that fans would get the chance to vote for which Halloween costume they would like Clifton to wear on the show - The Joker as a nurse from The Dark Knight, Chucky or Wednesday Addams.
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The programme then showed a childhood photo of Clifton and his sister Joanne, the permanent host of Choreography Corner, in Donald Duck costumes.
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It's been four years since Clifton was last seen on the Strictly dance floor, which saw him partnered up with Anneka Rice in 2019. The previous year he won the competition with his current partner Stacey Dooley.
Next week, Clifton will be commenting on this week's season, which is certainly in full swing as four couples have been eliminated from the competition.
The news also comes after Amanda Abbington announced this week that she has quit the programme.
Abbington said in a statement on her Instagram: "It is with deepest regret that I had to leave Strictly. I did not come to this decision easily or lightly but for personal reasons I am unable to continue.
"It was an absolute joy working with my fellow contestants, they are a beautiful, hardworking and talented group of people who I love and who I will miss seeing every Friday and Saturday and competing alongside.
"I want to thank the incredible production team and everyone on Strictly who looked after me and who are so kind and caring. It's a wonderful bunch of people and I'll miss all of them."
Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday 28th October at 6:40pm. The results show will air on Sunday 29th October at 7:20pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
