Ian Waite
Ian Waite (born 29 January 1971) is a British professional dancer specialising in Latin American dance, a teacher and choreographer.
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7
Series
47
Total scored dances
1,477
Total points
7.86
Av. judge score (10)
18th / 63
Pros rank for av. score (10)
31.43*
Av. total score (40)
18th / 63*
Pros rank for av. score (40)
9
Total 10s awarded
0*
Perfect scores (40/40)
0
Series wins
Ian's dance statistics
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| # | Dance | Dances | % of total | Total points | Av. judge Score (10) | Av. dance score (40) | Perfect scores (40s) | Number of 10s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Smooth | 2 | 4.3% | 66 | 8.25 | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Cha Cha Cha | 3 | 6.4% | 92 | 7.67 | 30.67 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Foxtrot | 5 | 10.6% | 161 | 8.05 | 32.2 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Jive | 5 | 10.6% | 142 | 7.1 | 28.4 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Paso Doble | 3 | 6.4% | 95 | 7.92 | 31.67 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Quickstep | 6 | 12.8% | 205 | 8.54 | 34.17 | 0 | 3 |
| 7 | Rumba | 4 | 8.5% | 106 | 6.63 | 26.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Salsa | 2 | 4.3% | 54 | 6.75 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Samba | 7 | 14.9% | 225 | 8.04 | 32.14 | 0 | 2 |
| 10 | Tango | 4 | 8.5% | 138 | 8.63 | 34.5 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 | Viennese Waltz | 2 | 4.3% | 71 | 8.88 | 35.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Waltz | 4 | 8.5% | 122 | 7.63 | 30.5 | 0 | 0 |
Ian's series outcomes
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| # | Series | Celebrity | Show type | Week | Position | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2004 - S2 | Denise Lewis | Final | 8 | 2nd | Runners-up |
| 2 | 2005 - S3 | Zoe Ball | Final | 10 | 3rd | 3rd place |
| 3 | 2006 - S4 | Mica Paris | Female celebrities | 2 | 13th | Eliminated |
| 4 | 2007 - S5 | Penny Lancaster-Stewart | Normal show | 6 | 9th | Eliminated |
| 5 | 2008 - S6 | Jodie Kidd | Normal show | 10 | 6th | Eliminated |
| 6 | 2009 - S7 | Jade Johnson | Blackpool week | 8 | 7th | Withdrew |
| 7 | 2010 - S8 | Michelle Williams | Normal show | 4 |
Ian Waite | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 January 1971 Reading, Berkshire |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Dancer, choreographer |
| Known for | Strictly Come Dancing (2004–09) Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two (2010–2020) Dancing with the Stars (Australian TV series) (2023–) |
| Spouse |
Drew Merriman (m. 2017) |
Ian's facts and stats
- Ian, dancing with Zoe Ball in S3, holds the Strictly record for the highest Week 1 score; their Waltz to ‘Take It To The Limit’ by The Eagles scored 35 points
- Ian is one of 7 male pros who has Rumba as his lowest scoring dance (along with John Byrnes, Paul Killick, Darren Bennett, James Jordan, Andrew Cuerden & Pasha Kovalev)
- In S8 Ian did not have a celebrity partner but he stood in for Brendan in Week 4 to dance with Michelle Williams. Their Tango saw them in the dance-off against Peter Schmeichel & Erin but they were saved
- In Series 5-8, Ian survived at least one dance-off with every partner (Penny Lancaster-Stewart, Jodie Kidd, Jade Johnson & Michelle Williams). And he wasn’t even competing in S8, just standing in for Brendan!