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I don't know what else to tell you about the madness that was Blackpool Week on Strictly, but I attempt to decode my thoughts in this week's episode of Strictly Speaking!

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Yes this is a mega catch up on Week 8 of Strictly, the preview of Blackpool week songs and choices as well as the first two contestants announced for the Strictly Christmas special!

We'll resume normal activity on the weekend, but follow me on TikTok and Instagram for the daily chaos 🫶

We had the introduction to a new themed week and honestly? I didn't hate it as much as BBC Week and World Week...!

Let's talk about it on my socials - TikTok and Instagram!

With expectations very low, I watched Strictly's Halloween Week and was a mix of pleasantly surprised, seriously disappointed and fully gagged.

Let's go through the whole show! As always share your thoughts with me on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter/X

We're used to Halloween Week providing lacklustre songs and theming, but it's not been as bad as this.

And in a year where Strictly want to present a front that everything is fine, we're actually more aware than ever about the production issues in this series.

Let's talk about it, and follow me on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter/X if you want to carry on the conversation.

The fifth week of Strictly literally just wrapped up, so I'm putting out my thoughts before the results show records.

I am convinced I've entered my villain era with the way two dances were robbed of the perfect 40. Let me know what you think!

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Oh boy more Strictly drama, but this time it unfolded on live TV! I give my thoughts on what seems like a huge misunderstanding and why we should just leave it as it is...

The Week 5 song choices are also quite wild too!

We finally got 10s on this week's episode of Strictly and a lot of the contestants put on their best performances yet. But we do need to talk about the audacity of some things too...

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From a Minion pro routine to Pete Wicks gyrating in front of Craig, this year's Movie Week really had it ALL. It's hard to encapsulate the chaos of the episode but I've tried anyway...

We FINALLY have an outcome on the Amanda/Giovanni situation and I delve into my thoughts the best I can. This topic is sensitive, so please listen with care.

And then we've got to talk about some of the most iconic song choices in Strictly Movie Week history because I am very hyped for this weekend!

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Here's your non spoiler review of Strictly Week 2, where I break down my thoughts on the dances and umm...choices being made.

No cap (you see how embarrassing that is, BBC?!)

SURPRISE! Strictly Speaking is going to two episodes a week during the season 🎉

Join me as I talk through the Week 2 songs and dances, Nick Knowles' injury and the social media rivalry I incited with JB Gill 🤭

Week 1 of Strictly happened last night and it was a wild rollercoaster ride.

Join me as I break down all of the routines and my unabashed thoughts on what happened. I still feel like I've a hangover even though I don't drink.

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We're officially on the Brucie Bus for the next 12 weeks, so let's delve into last night's launch show, which was SOMETHING.

I also talk about the songs and dances for Week 1, which were revealed earlier this week. Choices were made...

I'm back after a week without broadband to give you ALL the news, drama and chaos of the past couple of weeks in the world of Strictly. It really is the episode that is giving you everything (INCLUDING SPOILERS so be aware!)

Be sure to follow @ShirleighShirlz over on TikTok for all the immediate chaos that has Oti Mabuse wanting me to join the FBI...

Who's the greatest Strictly couple of all time? I attempt to come up with a definitive list steeped in some form of logic. I also have some really exciting news about next week's podcast...👀

The weather is hot, so I asked people for their hot takes on Strictly Come Dancing. However, it took a turn in a very different direction and I learned a lot about generational slang…

So we’re turning this episode into Hot Takes and Hot Dances!

There's also news about rehearsals and this year's contestants finding out their pros for the series!

The Strictly team decided to reveal the entire cast of this year's Strictly in one week, and Shirleigh deep dives into her thoughts and predictions.

We also talk about the ongoing controversies around the working culture and Graziano's first interview since being fired from Strictly.

It's the final episode before cast announcements begin this week, and Strictly Superfan, Shirleigh, doubles down on her predictions by looking at mainstream songs that should be featured during the 20th anniversary.

There's also talk of the return of the GOAT, Oti Mabuse and the Strictly pros' love of cooking...

Rehearsals have finally started for the 20th anniversary of Strictly Come Dancing, so we're looking at the rumoured names for this year's show as well as delving into who the Strictlyverse on TikTok and Facebook would love to see on the series.

The predictions get deep, and if any of them come true I will buy a lottery ticket.

What a time to launch a Strictly Come Dancing podcast, huh?!

While we should be excited over the 20th anniversary celebrations, Strictly has been hit by a LOT of controversies in the space of a few weeks. From the ongoing Amanda/Giovanni investigation to the shocking news about the relationship between Zara and Graziano, I delve into my thoughts on the whole mess, while trying to look forward at positive news in the Strictly world.