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What is Strictly Come Dancing?

Ann Widdecombe appeared on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, a popular Saturday night television show. Celebrities are paired with professional dancers to learn and perform various ballroom and Latin dances. Each week, judges and public votes decide who stays, leading to a grand final.

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