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Strictly Come Dancing unveils new spin-off show with Dianne Buswell at the helm

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Bishop, H. (2026, September 17). Strictly Come Dancing unveils new spin-off show with Dianne Buswell at the helm. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/strictly-come-dancing-dianne-buswell-new-show-cbbc-b1297372.html

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The BBC is launching a spin-off show called "Strictly Pro Dance Off," featuring Strictly Come Dancing professionals competing in dance-offs taught by fellow dancers. Dianne Buswell, who recently had her first child, leads the inaugural episode airing on CBBC and BBC iPlayer at 9 AM, alongside Kai Widdrington and Lauren Oakley for a Jive lesson and subsequent battle. The show aims to provide behind-the-scenes fun and insight into the professional dancers' world, tailored specifically for younger audiences.

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The BBC is launching a new spin-off show called Strictly Pro Dance Off for children on its CBBC channel and BBC iPlayer. The series features Strictly Come Dancing professionals, with each episode having one dancer teaching two others a dance style before they compete against each other in a battle. The first episode airs at 9:00 AM on October 21st and will feature Dianne Buswell as the lead professional, teaching Kai Widdrington and Lauren Oakley a Jive lesson followed by a dance-off. Over the course of the series, all current Strictly professionals, including newcomers like Aleksandra Isaeva, Cristian Priori, Lethabo Monametsi, Maddie Ingoldsby, and Mark Karmalita, will be involved. Sarah Muller, Senior Head of Commissioning for BBC Children’s and Education 7+, emphasized that the show aims to provide "behind-the-scenes fun" and help viewers learn more about the professionals and various dance styles.

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Each episode will feature three Strictly professionals; one will teach the other two a dance, who will then face off in a dance battle. asserted

who → feature → battle

All of the Strictly professional dancers will be involved over the course of the series, including newcomers Aleksandra Isaeva, Cristian Priori, Lethabo Monametsi, Maddie Ingoldsby and Mark Karmalita. asserted

All → involve → Isaeva

The first episode, which will be shown on CBBC and BBC iPlayer at 9.00am, will feature Buswell, who had her first baby this year with former Strictly partner Joe Sugg, teaching as the lead pro. asserted

who → show → pro

Kai Widdrington and Lauren Oakley will join her for a Jive lesson, before battling it out in a dance-off. asserted

Widdrington → join → off

The BBC said the series will deliver some "behind-the-scenes fun", as well as help viewers get to know the professionals. “Strictly Pro Dance Off brings everything children love about Strictly into a short, energetic new format made especially for them”, said Sarah Muller, Senior Head of Commissioning for BBC Children’s and Education 7+. asserted

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"Viewers will see the professional dancers learning, teaching and getting competitive, while discovering more about the different styles and techniques that bring the ballroom to life. asserted

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It premieres just hours before the launch show kicks off, with new presenting trio Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdecombe making their debuts, following the exit of Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly. asserted

Willis → premier → Winkleman

Read More The launch show will reveal which celebrities are teamed up with which pros. asserted

celebrities → read → More

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