DONAHEYS EVENTS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- the Strictly Sensational Judge
With a career that's spanned continents, disciplines, and decades, Craig has established himself not just as a cornerstone of Britain's best-loved dance show, but as a celebrated choreographer, director, and author.
Giovanni Pernice latest news - Following Amanda & Giovanni missing week 5 for medical reasons, on the 23rd October 2023 it was announced that Amanada was unable to continue in Strictly Come Dancing, so withdrew from the competition.
Giovanni & Anton are set to star in a second series of BBC ONE Travel series Anton and Giovanni: Adventures in Spain - due to be shown from Monday 18th March 2024 onwards.
Joanne Clifton was most recently seen playing the roles of "Bertha" and "Fastrada" in Pippin, at The Garden Theatre.
Prior to this, Joanne starred as "Janet" in the No. 1 UK Tour of The Rocky Horror Show, "Alex Owens" in the No. 1 UK Tour of Flashdance, and "Dale Tremont" in Top Hat, where she received her second Offie nomination. Her first was for her acting debut as the Streetwalker in Iriving Berlin's Face the Music.
Find out all about the UK & Ireland tour of The Addams Family starring Joanne Clifton
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Job Titles:
- Strictly Professional Dancer
Kai Widdrington latest news - Kai and Angela became the next couple to leave the competition after an elegant American Smooth at Blackpool Tower Ballroom. As the competition was heating up a few mistakes meant the end of the road for Kai and Angela, we'll miss them from the competition.
In 2022 Kai partnered with Loose Women TV Presenter and Journalist Kaye Adams. Kai and Kaye were sadly the first to leave Strictly Come Dancing - in week 2 they received just 22 points for their Charleston.
In Kai's first year on Strictly, he partnered with TV presenter AJ Odudu all the way to the final.
Before Strictly, Kai showcased his prowess on Dancing With The Stars Ireland and swayed through to the quarter-finals of Britain's Got Talent with the dance troupe Kings & Queens.
But did you know that Kai chose a career in dancing over one in football? And boy are we glad he did!
Karen Hauer latest news - Karen and Eddie's Samba in week 5 was fun but lacked the technique the judges were looking for. Sadly, from achieving the first 10 of the series in week 2 they were evicted in week 5.
Having trained as a dancer and choreographer Karen Hauer has had an amazing career working with some of the biggest stars in the world, including Jennifer Lopez.
Karen was a new professional dancer on Strictly for 2012, wowing viewers and judges with celebrity partner Westlife heart throb, Nicky Byrne. The eleventh series of Strictly saw Karen partner TV Chef and Hairy Biker Dave Myers. In 2014 Karen partnered TV presenter Mark Wright all the way to the finals. In 2015 Karen partnered Jeremy Vine all the way to week 8, and in 2016 Karen partnered singer Will Young.
As a competitive dancer Karen has won so many awards she's lost count! Some of her biggest achievements include World Mambo Champion in 2008 and Professional American Rhythm Rising Star Champion in 2009.
Kevin Clifton made his Strictly debut in 2013 reaching the final with BBC Breakfast presenter Susanna Reid.
Strictly Champion Kevin Clifton was a pro dancer on the show for 7 years.
As one of the few British dancers on the TV show, Kevin was often referred to by the legendary Sir Bruce Forsyth as "Kevin from Grimsby!"
In 2018 Kevin was paired with Stacey Dooley and they went on to win. Their successful partnership didn't end there as they became a couple and recently announced that they are expecting a baby.
In 2020 Kevin made the decision not to return to Strictly.
Katya & Neil Jones are British professional dancers on Strictly Come Dancing, having danced together for over ten years.
Neil Jones latest news - During the Halloween results show, Neil partnered Pro dancer Jowita for a sensational performance with guest singer Rick Astley.
In 2023 Neil doesn't have a celebrity partner, we'll see Neil perform in the fabulous group numbers.