Tantalizing pairings, innovative dance moves and the lowest Strictly Week 1 scores ever. If you love the dance numbers, here are 5 quick facts & stats to enjoy.

Part 2 of our blog where we ask if a celeb’s first performance determines their finish. Does a higher initial score mean an increased chance of success and why might 27 actually be a perfect first score?

Here we look at whether a contestant’s first performance determines their finish. Does a higher initial score lead to an increased chance of success?

Week 7 marks the near midpoint of a Strictly series which must mean it’s time for our annual quick stats and facts review.

Here we explore six facts and stats from the first seven weeks of the show – some you may know, others you may not and one or two will probably surprise you, as they did us!

After Tony and Katya quickstepped to an improved score by 12 points on Saturday, it’s true that everyone loves to see a Strictly partnership who improve on their score from the previous week, but which dances have seen the largest weekly improvements in the history of the show?