Strictly Come Dancing

- Season 11

(2013)

The 15 new contestants are introduced to their professional partners for the first time. There is music from 'Jesse J (II)' and Rod Stewart, and a dance by last years champions Flavia Cacace and Louis Smith.

In the first of the new season, live from Strictly's new home of the George Lucas stage at Elstree, 6 of the new couples perform for the first time for judges scores.

In the second show of the first round, the remaining 9 couples perform for the first time. Abbey and Aljaz receive the highest judges score of 32 for their Waltz, while Tony and Aliona, and Dave and Karen are joint bottom with 16 each.

With Bruce ill with flu, Claudia joins Tess as all 15 couples dance for judge and public votes. Natalie and Artem receive the first two 9's of the season for their Waltz, though Sophie and Brendan are top of this weeks leader board with 36 for their Charleston. Tony and Aliona are again bottom, with just 13 for their Charleston.

In the first results show of the new season there is a pro dance, plus music from special guest Matt Goss. Tony and Aliona, and Julien and Janet find themselves in the bottom two and have to perform again in the dance off, with Tony and Aliona being the first couple to leave the competition.

In a special Love Week, there is a Wedding themed pro dance, plus the remaining 14 couples perform a love themed dance. Dave and Karen receive the lowest judges score of 13 for their Paso Doble, with Natalie and Artem top with a score of 36 for their Rumba. Ola and James Jordan receive a cake on the occasion of their 10th wedding anniversary.

There is a pro dance and music from special guest Andrea Bocelli. Julien and Janette, and Vanessa and James find themselves in the bottom two and have to compete again in the dance off, with Vanessa and James being voted out of the competition.

The 13 remaining couples compete, with Sophie and Brendan, Natalie and Artem, and Abbey and Aljaz all topping the leader board with a score of 35 each from the judges. Fiona and Anton find themselves at the bottom with just 22.

There is a pro dance, plus music from special guests Andrea Begley and Keane. Rachel and Pasha, and for the 3rd time Julien and Janette find themselves in the bottom two and have to dance again, with Julien and Janette leaving the competition.

The remaining 12 couples dance for both judges and public votes. Joint again at the top of the judges leader-board are Natalie and Artem, and Abbey and Aljaz with a score of 35 each, with Dave and Karen bottom with just 17 for their Salsa.

There is a pro-dance plus a musical medley from special guests Earth Wind & Fire. Deborah and Robin, and Patrick and Anya find themselves in the bottom two and have to perform again in the dance off, with Deborah and Robin saying a tearful farewell as they leave the competition.

In a Halloween special there is a spooky group dance to The Time Warp, plus the remaining couples perform a scary Halloween themed dance. Natalie and Artem are again top of the judges leader-board with the first 10s of the season, and 38 judges points for their Viennese Waltz, while Dave and Karen are again bottom with a score of 19 for their too scary Jive.

In the Halloween results show, there is music from special guests Madness. Surprisingly, Abbey and Aljaz, and Rachel and Pasha are in the bottom two, with Rachel and Pasha leaving the competition.

Due to fainting during the dress rehearsal before the live show, Natalie is rushed to hospital and has a bye to next weeks round. The remaining contestants perform for the judges, with Patrick and Anya landing at the top of the leader-board, with a score of 37 (including their first '10') for their American Smooth. Dave and Karen are again bottom with a score of 20.

There is a group dance with music from special guests The Puppini Sisters, and The Tenors. Dave and Karen, and Mark and Iveta find themselves in the bottom two, with Dave and Karen leaving the competition.

There is a group dance, and the remaining couples perform in the Tower Ballroom in Blackpool for one week only. Susanna and Kevin receive the highest score of the season so far with 39 for their traditional Paso Doble, quickly followed by Natalie and Artem for their Charleston. Joint bottom of the judges leader board are Mark and Iveta, and Fiona and Anton, with just 29 each.

In the results show from the Tower Ballroom in Blackpool, there is a pro group dance, plus music from special guests André Rieu and JLS. Mark and Iveta, and Fiona and Anton find themselves in the bottom two and have to perform again in the dance off, with Fiona and Anton being voted out of the competition.

The 8 remaining couples perform for the judges, and public votes. Natalie and Artem come top of the leader board with 37 judges votes, with Ben and Kristina bottom with just 27 for their Charleston.

In the Week 9 results show there is a cake baking themed pro dance, plus music from special guests Il Divo. Ben and Kristina, and Mark and Iveta find themselves in the bottom two and have to perform again in the dance off, with Ben and Kristina being voted off the competition.

In a special Musicals show, there is a pro group dance, and the remaining couples each perform a musical based dance. Abbey and Aljaz find themselves top of the judges leader board with the first perfect score of the season (40) for their Saturday Night Fever themed Salsa, with Mark and Iveta bottom for their Lion King themed Samba, with a score of 29.

There is a pro group danced based on the musical Fame, plus music from special guest Alfie Boe. For the fourth time, Mark and Iveta find themselves in the bottom two, along with (for the first time), Ashley and Ola, with Mark and Iveta leaving the competition.

Tess and Claudia host the quarter final, which includes a head to head Swingathon round. Abbey and Aljaz come top of the judges leader board for their main dance with a score of 37 for their Viennese Waltz. When the Swingathon is included, joint top with 41 are Patrick and Anya (35 for their main dance, and 6 for winning the Swingathon), and Natalie and Artem (36 and 5), with Susanna and Kevin bottom with 33 (32 and 1).

In the quarter final result show there is a pro group dance, plus music from special guests The Saturdays. Ashley and Ola, and Patrick and Anya find themselves in the bottom two, with Ashley and Ola being voted out of the competition.

The five semi finalists each perform two dances for the judges and public votes. Natalie and Artem receive the night's top score of 40 for their Salsa, whilst Susanna and Kevin receive the lowest of 32 for their Salsa. When both dances scores are combined, both Natalie and Artem, and Abbey and Aljaz share top spot with a score of 78 each, with Patrick and Anya bottom of the leader board with 69.

The semi final results show includes a pro dance featuring magician Dynamo, plus there is music from Céline Dion and a performance from the current World Exhibition Champions. Patrick and Anya and Natalie and Artem find themselves in the bottom two and have to dance again, with Patrick and Anya leaving the competition.

In the first show of the first ever all girl Grand Final there is a pro dance featuring all pro dancers from this season, and the four finalists. The final four couples each perform a Judges Choice dance, plus their Showdance. The judges scores are for guidance only, and give their top scores for the Judges Choice to Abbey and Aljaz (40 for their Waltz), and for the Showdance a score of 40 to Natalie and Artem.

At the start of the second show of the Grand Final Sophie and Brendon leave the competition, having received the fewest public votes. The remaining 3 couples perform again their favorite dances with Natalie and Artem receiving a maximum 40 for their American Smooth. There is music from guest Robbie Williams plus a group dance featuring all the couples from the season. When the final public votes are counted, Abbey and Aljaz are announced as the 2013 champions.

Six new contestants compete for judges and studio audience votes to impress and win the Christmas Glitterball Trophy. Elaine and Pasha come top of the judges leader board with a score of 39 for their Cha Cha Cha, but the trophy is won by Rufus and Flavia for their comic Tango. There is also music from special guest, choirboy Jack Topping.