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Strictly Come Dancing 2017: what time is it on TV tonight? Plus all this week's songs and dances

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Strictly Come Dancing returns to our screens tonight on BBC One - WARNING: Use of this copyright image is subject to the terms of use of BBC Pictures' Digital Picture
Strictly Come Dancing returns to our screens tonight on BBC One - WARNING: Use of this copyright image is subject to the terms of use of BBC Pictures' Digital Picture

What time is Strictly on TV this weekend?

The next episode of Strictly Come Dancing begins at 6.35pm tonight on BBC One

We'll find out how the couples fared in the public vote (and who will have to prove their mettle in the dance off) in Sunday's results show, which begins at 7.15pm tomorrowon BBC One.

Why isn't Bruno Tonioli on Strictly tonight?

For the first time in 13 years, Bruno Tonioli will miss an episode of Strictly tonight. The judging panel stalwart reportedly scheduled this break before the series began, citing a “very busy work schedule”.

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A spokesman for the show said: "As was always the plan, Bruno Tonioli is not on the judging panel this weekend due to a very busy work schedule."

Answering fans' queries on social media, Tonioli explained that he "had a clash whilst in @DancingABC", referring to Dancing with the Stars, the US dance program in which he also appears each week.

Reassuringly, a spokesman from Strictly has confirmed that he won't be gone for long. "He will be back as normal for our Halloween special and the rest of the series."

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What are this week's songs and dances?

  • Alexandra Burke and Gorka Marquez will dance the Samba to Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran

  • Aston Merrygold and Janette Manrara will dance the Waltz to Can't Help Falling In Love by Elvis Presley 

  • Brian Conley and Amy Dowden will dance the Jive to It's Not Unusual by Tom Jones

  • Davood Ghadami and Nadiya Bychkova will dance the Jive to Tell Her About It by Billy Joel

  • Debbie McGee and Giovanni Pernice will dance the Rumba to Baby Can I Hold You by Tracy Chapman

  • Gemma Atkinson and Alja? ?korjanec will dance the Foxtrot to Believe by Madilyn Bailey.

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  • Joe McFadden and Katya Jones will dance the Paso Doble to Diablo Rojo by Rodrigo y Gabriela

  • Jonnie Peacock and Oti Mabuse will dance the Quickstep to Part-Time Lover by Stevie Wonder

  • Mollie King and AJ Pritchard will dance the Viennese Waltz to Anyone Who Had A Heart by Cilla Black

  • Ruth Langsford and Anton Du Beke will dance the Samba to Love Is In The Air by John Paul Young

  • Simon Rimmer and partner Karen Clifton will dance the Charleston to Fit As A Fiddle (And Ready For Love) by Gene Kelly

  • Susan Calman and Kevin Clifton will dance the Cha Cha to Shout Out To My Ex by Little Mix

What happened on Strictly last week?

Newsreader Charlotte Hawkins and her professional partner Brendan Cole became the third couple to leave, after they were defeated by EastEnders star Davood Ghadami and his partner Nadiya Bychkova in the dance-off. Meanwhile, jazz singer Gregory Porter popped in for a smooth and soulful guest performance. Read our full recap

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