Strictly Come Dancing series 11


Strictly Come Dancing returned for its eleventh series beginning with a launch show on 7 September 2013, and the live shows beginning on 27 and 28 September 2013. Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly returned to co-present the main show on BBC One, with Claudia Winkleman presenting the results show alongside Daly. Zoe Ball returned as presenter of Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two on BBC Two. Darcey Bussell, Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, and Bruno Tonioli also returned as judges.
This was the first series to be made at Elstree Film and Television Studios in Elstree, Hertfordshire. In March 2013, the show's former home at the BBC Television Centre in West London closed down for redevelopment. Strictly Come Dancing moved to Elstree for the series and settled into the vast George Lucas Stage 2 which had been recently refurbished. The move to the Elstree location saw a complete overhaul of the look of the show with a newly redesigned set.
The shows on 5 October, 9 November, and 7 December 2013 were hosted by Daly and Winkleman, with Forsyth taking time off. The show was broadcast live from the Blackpool Tower Ballroom on 16 November 2013.
Abbey Clancy and Aljaž Škorjanec were announced as the winners on 21 December, while Coronation Street actress Natalie Gumede and Artem Chigvintsev and BBC Breakfast presenter Susanna Reid and Kevin Clifton were the runners-up.
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Format

The couples dance each week in a live show. The judges score each performance out of ten. The couples are then ranked according to the judges' scores and given points according to their rank, with the lowest scored couple receiving one point, and the highest scored couple receiving the most points. The public are also invited to vote for their favourite couples, and the couples are ranked again according to the number of votes they receive, again receiving points; the couple with the fewest votes receiving one point, and the couple with the most votes receiving the most points.
The points for judges' score and public vote are then added together, and the two couples with the fewest points are placed in the bottom two. If two couples have equal points, the points from the public vote are given precedence. As with the previous series, the bottom two couples have to perform a dance-off on the results show. Based on that performance alone, each judge then votes on which couple should stay and which couple should leave, with Len Goodman, as head judge, having the last and deciding vote.

Professional dancers

On 1 June 2013, it was revealed that Erin Boag, Flavia Cacace, Vincent Simone, and Aliona Vilani would all be leaving the show. They were replaced by four new professionals: Iveta Lukošiūtė, Janette Manrara, Aljaž Škorjanec, and Emma Slater. However, on 22 August 2013, it was announced that Slater would move to the Dancing with the Stars and that she would be replaced by Anya Garnis. It was also confirmed that Kevin Clifton would join the show, bringing the total number of couples to fifteen. On 2 September 2013 it was reported that professional dancer Natalie Lowe had injured her foot and would be replaced by Aliona Vilani.

Couples

This series featured fifteen celebrity contestants. The full line up was revealed on The One Show on 2 September 2013. The celebrities did not know their professional partners until they were introduced to each other on the launch show on 7 September 2013.
CelebrityNotabilityProfessional partnerStatus
Tony JacklinProfessional golferAliona VilaniEliminated 1st
on 6 October 2013
Vanessa FeltzTelevision & radio presenterJames JordanEliminated 2nd
on 13 October 2013
Julien MacdonaldFashion designerJanette ManraraEliminated 3rd
on 20 October 2013
Deborah MeadenDragons' Den investor & businesswomanRobin WindsorEliminated 4th
on 27 October 2013
Rachel RileyCountdown presenterPasha KovalevEliminated 5th
on 3 November 2013
Dave MyersChef & The Hairy Bikers presenterKaren HauerEliminated 6th
on 10 November 2013
Fiona FullertonFilm & television actressAnton Du BekeEliminated 7th
on 17 November 2013
Ben CohenEngland rugby playerKristina RihanoffEliminated 8th
on 24 November 2013
Mark BentonStage & screen actorIveta LukošiūtėEliminated 9th
on 1 December 2013
Hollyoaks actor & singerOla JordanEliminated 10th
on 8 December 2013
Patrick RobinsonCasualty actorAnya GarnisEliminated 11th
on 15 December 2013
Sophie Ellis-BextorSinger-songwriterBrendan ColeFourth place
on 21 December 2013
Natalie GumedeCoronation Street actressArtem ChigvintsevRunners-up
on 21 December 2013
Susanna ReidBBC Breakfast presenterKevin CliftonRunners-up
on 21 December 2013
Abbey ClancyModel & television presenterAljaž ŠkorjanecWinners
on 21 December 2013

Scoring chart

The highest score each week is indicated in with a dagger, while the lowest score each week is indicated in with a double-dagger.
Color key:
;Notes

Average chart

This table only counts for dances scored on a traditional 40-point scale.
CoupleRank by
average		Total
points		Number of
dances		Total
average
Natalie & Artem1st5531536.9
Abbey & Aljaž2nd5701635.6
Susanna & Kevin3rd5411633.8
Sophie & Brendan4th5001533.3
Patrick & Anya5th4241332.6
Ashley & Ola6th3581132.5
Ben & Kristina7th247927.4
Fiona & Anton8th209826.1
Mark & Iveta9th2601026.0
Rachel & Pasha10th152625.3
Deborah & Robin11th126525.2
Julian & Janette12th83420.8
Vanessa & James13th62320.7
Dave & Karen14th128718.3
Tony & Aliona15th29214.5

Weekly scores

''Unless indicated otherwise, individual judges scores in the charts below are listed in this order from left to right: Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell, Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli.''

Week 1

Six of the couples performed on the first night and the other nine couples performed on the second night. There was no elimination this week; all scores and votes carried over to the following week. Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Night 1
CoupleScoresDanceMusic
Ashley & Ola25 Cha-cha-cha"What Makes You Beautiful" — One Direction
Tony & Aliona16 Waltz"What'll I Do" — Alison Krauss
Mark & Iveta24 Tango"Hernando's Hideaway" — Alma Cogan
Susanna & Kevin28 Jive"Shake a Tail Feather" — The Blues Brothers
Sophie & Brendan28 Waltz"Moon River" — Audrey Hepburn
Natalie & Artem31 Cha-cha-cha"Rasputin" — Boney M.

;Night 2
CoupleScoresDanceMusic
Ben & Kristina19 Cha-cha-cha"Love Me Again" — John Newman
Fiona & Anton24 Tango"A View to a Kill" — Duran Duran
Dave & Karen16 Cha-cha-cha"Moves Like Jagger" — Maroon 5 & Christina Aguilera
Rachel & Pasha27 Waltz"When I Need You" — Luther Vandross
Julien & Janette20 Cha-cha-cha"Vogue" — Madonna
Deborah & Robin24 Tango"Money, Money, Money" — ABBA
Patrick & Anya28 Jive"Runaway Baby" — Bruno Mars
Vanessa & James19 Cha-cha-cha"That Don't Impress Me Much" — Shania Twain
Abbey & Aljaž32 Waltz"Kissing You" — Des'ree

Week 2

Musical guest: Matt Goss — "When Will I Be Famous?"
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Susanna & Kevin31 Tango"Locked Out of Heaven" — Bruno MarsSafe
Tony & Aliona13 Charleston"It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" — Duke EllingtonEliminated
Natalie & Artem34 Waltz"If I Ain't Got You" — Alicia KeysSafe
Dave & Karen17 American Smooth"How D'Ya Like Your Eggs in the Morning?" — Dean MartinSafe
Patrick & Anya27 Tango"Beat It" — Michael JacksonSafe
Deborah & Robin24 Cha-cha-cha"Respect" — Aretha FranklinSafe
Rachel & Pasha20 Salsa"Get Lucky" — Daft Punk & Pharrell WilliamsSafe
Vanessa & James23 Waltz"Run to You" — Whitney HoustonSafe
Julien & Janette18 Tango"Applause" — Lady GagaBottom two
Fiona & Anton22 Cha-cha-cha"Beggin'" — MadconSafe
Mark & Iveta22 Salsa"Bom Bom" — Sam and the WompSafe
Sophie & BrendanCharleston"Rock It for Me" — Caravan PalaceSafe
Ben & Kristina25 Waltz"What the World Needs Now Is Love" — Dionne WarwickSafe
Abbey & Aljaž30 Cha-cha-cha"Let's Get Loud" — Jennifer LopezSafe
Ashley & Ola32 American Smooth"Beyond the Sea" — Bobby DarinSafe

;Judges' votes to save
  • Horwood: Julien & Janette
  • Bussell: Julien & Janette
  • Tonioli: Julien & Janette
  • Goodman: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save Julien & Janette''

Week 3: Love Week

Musical guest: Andrea Bocelli — "When I Fall in Love"
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Abbey & Aljaž28 Jive"Can't Buy Me Love" — The BeatlesSafe
Patrick & Anya27 Foxtrot"Let There Be Love" — Nat King ColeSafe
Dave & Karen16 Paso doble"I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)" — Meat LoafSafe
Fiona & Anton28 Waltz"True Love" — Pat BooneSafe
Rachel & Pasha27 Cha-cha-cha"When Love Takes Over" — David Guetta & Kelly RowlandSafe
Mark & Iveta26 American Smooth"It Must Be Love" — MadnessSafe
Ben & Kristina28 Rumba"Make You Feel My Love" — AdeleSafe
Sophie & Brendan31 Samba"All Night Long (All Night)" — Lionel RichieSafe
Julien & Janette22 Jive"Everybody Needs Somebody to Love" — The Blues BrothersBottom two
Susanna & Kevin34 Viennese waltz"Annie's Song" — John DenverSafe
Vanessa & James20 Tango"Lay All Your Love on Me" — ABBAEliminated
Ashley & Ola31 Samba"Love Is in the Air" — John Paul YoungSafe
Natalie & Artem36 Rumba"Love the Way You Lie (Part II)" — RihannaSafe
Deborah & Robin28 Quickstep"(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher" — Jackie WilsonSafe

;Judges' votes to save
  • Horwood: Julien & Janette
  • Bussell: Julien & Janette
  • Tonioli: Julien & Janette
  • Goodman: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save Julien & Janette''

Week 4

Musical guests:
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Sophie & Brendan35 Foxtrot"Cheek to Cheek" — Irving BerlinSafe
Fiona & Anton22 Rumba"World of Our Own" — WestlifeSafe
Mark & Iveta26 Cha-cha-cha"U Can't Touch This" — MC HammerSafe
Ashley & Ola31 Viennese waltz"Angel" — Sarah McLachlanSafe
Julien & Janette23 Salsa"Spice Up Your Life" — Spice GirlsEliminated
Rachel & Pasha26 Quickstep"Johnny Got a Boom Boom" — Imelda MayBottom two
Ben & Kristina31 Salsa"Hard to Handle" — The Black CrowesSafe
Deborah & Robin23 Jive"Making Your Mind Up" — Bucks FizzSafe
Natalie & Artem35 Quickstep"Yeah!" — UsherSafe
Patrick & Anya33 Cha-cha-cha"Mercy" — DuffySafe
Abbey & Aljaž35 Tango"Spectrum" — Florence and the MachineSafe
Dave & Karen23 Waltz"Take It to the Limit" — EaglesSafe
Susanna & Kevin29 Samba"Whenever, Wherever" — ShakiraSafe

;Judges' votes to save
  • Horwood: Rachel & Pasha
  • Bussell: Rachel & Pasha
  • Tonioli: Rachel & Pasha
  • Goodman: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save Rachel & Pasha''

Week 5

Musical guests: Earth, Wind and Fire — "Let's Groove", "My Promise" & "Boogie Wonderland"
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Natalie & Artem35 Samba"Bamboleo" — Gipsy KingsSafe
Abbey & Aljaž35 Foxtrot"Dear Darlin'" — Olly MursSafe
Dave & Karen17 Salsa"Cuban Pete" — Jim CarreySafe
Deborah & Robin27 Viennese waltz"It's a Man's Man's Man's World" — James BrownEliminated
Patrick & Anya28 Salsa"Wings" — Little MixBottom two
Fiona & Anton30 Quickstep"If My Friends Could See Me Now" — Sammy Davis Jr.Safe
Rachel & Pasha22 Paso doble"Maneater" — Nelly FurtadoSafe
Mark & Iveta28 Waltz"Apologize" — OneRepublicSafe
Ashley & Ola31 Jive"Johnny B. Goode" — Chuck BerrySafe
Susanna & Kevin32 American Smooth"On the Sunny Side of the Street" — Tony BennettSafe
Ben & Kristina27 Quickstep"I'll Be There for You" — The RembrandtsSafe
Sophie & Brendan30 Cha-cha-cha"P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" — Michael JacksonSafe

;Judges' votes to save
  • Horwood: Patrick & Anya
  • Bussell: Patrick & Anya
  • Tonioli: Patrick & Anya
  • Goodman: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save Patrick & Anya''

Week 6: Halloween Week

Musical guest: Madness — "La Luna"
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Patrick & Anya34 Quickstep"Man with the Hex" — The Atomic FireballsSafe
Fiona & Anton28 Charleston"Jeepers Creepers" — Paula KellySafe
Ben & Kristina32 Paso doble"Supermassive Black Hole" — MuseSafe
Sophie & Brendan28 Jive"Maneater" — Hall & OatesSafe
Natalie & Artem38 Viennese waltz"Devil in Me" — Natalie DuncanSafe
Mark & Iveta25 Paso doble"I Lost My Heart to a Starship Trooper" — Sarah BrightmanSafe
Rachel & Pasha30 American Smooth"I Put a Spell on You" — Screamin' Jay HawkinsEliminated
Ashley & Ola33 Tango"Beautiful Monster" — Ne-YoSafe
Abbey & Aljaž34 Rumba"Stay" — Shakespears SisterBottom two
Dave & Karen19 Jive"Monster Mash" — Bobby "Boris" PickettSafe
Susanna & Kevin34 Charleston"Bad Moon Rising" — Creedence Clearwater RevivalSafe

;Judges' votes to save
  • Horwood: Abbey & Aljaž
  • Bussell: Abbey & Aljaž
  • Tonioli: Abbey & Aljaž
  • Goodman: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save Abbey & Aljaž''

Week 7

Musical guests:
Natalie Gumede fainted during dress rehearsals and was unable to perform on the live show. Under the rules of the show, she was granted a bye to the following week.
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Ben & Kristina26 Jive"Jump, Jive an' Wail" — Louis PrimaSafe
Fiona & Anton26 Paso doble"Song 2" — BlurSafe
Abbey & Aljaž36 Charleston"Cabaret" — Liza MinnelliSafe
Mark & Iveta23 Rumba"Goldfinger" — Shirley BasseyBottom two
Susanna & Kevin36 Waltz"You Light Up My Life" — Whitney HoustonSafe
Dave & Karen20 Tango"I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" — The ProclaimersEliminated
Ashley & Ola35 Quickstep"Are You Gonna Be My Girl" — JetSafe
Sophie & Brendan32 Argentine tango"Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" — TanghettoSafe
Patrick & Anya37 American Smooth"It Had to Be You" — Harry Connick Jr.Safe

;Judges' votes to save
  • Horwood: Mark & Iveta
  • Bussell: Mark & Iveta
  • Tonioli: Mark & Iveta
  • Goodman: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save Dave & Karen''

Week 8: Blackpool Week

Musical guests: André Rieu & JLS — "Billion Lights"
This week's episode was staged in the Tower Ballroom at the Blackpool Tower in Blackpool, Lancashire. Couples are listed in the order they performed.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Sophie & Brendan34 Quickstep"The Lady Is a Tramp" — Shirley BasseySafe
Patrick & Anya35 Samba"Copacabana" — Barry ManilowSafe
Ben & Kristina32 American Smooth"Fallin'" — Alicia KeysSafe
Ashley & Ola35 Paso doble"You Give Love a Bad Name" — Bon JoviSafe
Fiona & Anton29 American Smooth"Come Fly with Me" — Frank SinatraEliminated
Abbey & Aljaž37 Quickstep"Walking on Sunshine" — Katrina and the WavesSafe
Mark & Iveta29 Jive"You Can't Stop the Beat" — from HairsprayBottom two
Susanna & Kevin39 Paso doble"Les Toreadors" — Georges BizetSafe
Natalie & Artem39 Charleston"Bang Bang" — will.i.amSafe

;Judges' votes to save
  • Horwood: Fiona & Anton
  • Bussell: Mark & Iveta
  • Tonioli: Mark & Iveta
  • Goodman: Mark & Iveta

Week 9

Musical guest: Il Divo — "Tonight"
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Susanna & Kevin31 Cha-cha-cha"Hound Dog" — from Smokey Joe's CafeSafe
Ashley & Ola35 Waltz"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonSafe
Natalie & Artem37 Tango"Where Have You Been" — RihannaSafe
Mark & Iveta28 Foxtrot"It's a Beautiful Day" — Michael BubléBottom two
Sophie & Brendan31 Rumba"Will You Love Me Tomorrow" — Amy WinehouseSafe
Ben & Kristina27 Charleston"No Diggity" — MinimaticEliminated
Abbey & Aljaž32 Paso doble"You've Got the Love" — Florence and the MachineSafe
Patrick & Anya32 Viennese waltz"A New Day Has Come" — Celine DionSafe

;Judges' votes to save
  • Horwood: Ben & Kristina
  • Bussell: Mark & Iveta
  • Tonioli: Mark & Iveta
  • Goodman: Mark & Iveta

Week 10: Musicals Week

Musical guest: Alfie Boe — "Bring Him Home"
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicMusicalResult
Patrick & Anya38 Charleston"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"Chitty Chitty Bang BangSafe
Natalie & Artem36 American Smooth"And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going"DreamgirlsSafe
Mark & Iveta29 Samba"I Just Can't Wait to Be King"The Lion KingEliminated
Sophie & Brendan36 Viennese waltz"My Favorite Things"The Sound of MusicSafe
Abbey & AljažSalsa"You Should Be Dancing"Saturday Night FeverSafe
Ashley & Ola35 Rumba"A Whole New World"AladdinBottom two
Susanna & Kevin33 Quickstep"Good Morning"Singin' in the RainSafe

;Judges' votes to save
  • Horwood: Ashley & Ola
  • Bussell: Ashley & Ola
  • Tonioli: Ashley & Ola
  • Goodman: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save Ashley & Ola''

Week 11: Quarter-final

Musical guest: The Saturdays — "What About Us"
Each couple performed one routine, and then all couples participated in a swing dance marathon for additional points. Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save
  • Horwood: Patrick & Anya
  • Bussell: Patrick & Anya
  • Tonioli: Patrick & Anya
  • Goodman: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save Ashley & Ola''

Week 12: Semi-final

Musical guest: Celine Dion — "Breakaway"
Each couple performed two routines, and are listed in the order they performed.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Natalie & Artem40 Salsa"Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" — Michael JacksonBottom two
Natalie & Artem38 Argentine tango"Montserrat" — BajofondoBottom two
Patrick & Anya36 Waltz"Unchained Melody" — The Righteous BrothersEliminated
Patrick & Anya33 Paso doble"Because the Night" — Patti SmithEliminated
Sophie & Brendan35 Paso doble"Montagues and Capulets" — Sergei ProkofievSafe
Sophie & Brendan36 American Smooth"They Can't Take That Away From Me" — Lisa StansfieldSafe
Susanna & Kevin38 Foxtrot"Can't Take My Eyes Off You" — Frankie ValliSafe
Susanna & Kevin32 Salsa"Move Your Feet" — Junior SeniorSafe
Abbey & Aljaž39 Samba"Faith" — George MichaelSafe
Abbey & Aljaž39 American Smooth"Sweet Caroline" — Neil DiamondSafe

;Judges' votes to save
  • Horwood: Natalie & Artem
  • Bussell: Natalie & Artem
  • Tonioli: Natalie & Artem
  • Goodman: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save Natalie & Artem''

Week 13: Final

Musical guest: Robbie Williams —"Puttin' On the Ritz"
During the first show, each couple performed two routines, one of which was their showdance routine and the other chosen by the judges. At the beginning of the second show, the couple with the lowest public vote was eliminated. During the second show, each couple performed their favourite dance of the series. Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Show 1
CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Susanna & Kevin37 Quickstep"Good Morning" — from Singin' in the RainSafe
Susanna & Kevin36 Showdance"Your Song" — Ewan McGregorSafe
Abbey & Aljaž40 Waltz"Kissing You" — Des'reeSafe
Abbey & Aljaž38 Showdance"Sweet Child o' Mine" — Guns N' RosesSafe
Natalie & Artem39 Cha-cha-cha"Rasputin" — Boney M.Safe
Natalie & Artem40 Showdance"Steppin' Out with My Baby" — Tony BennettSafe
Sophie & Brendan39 Viennese waltz"My Favorite Things" — from The Sound of MusicFourth place
Sophie & Brendan35 Showdance"I Wanna Dance With Somebody" — Whitney HoustonFourth place

;Show 2
CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Susanna & Kevin39 Paso doble"Les Toreadors" — Georges BizetRunners-up
Abbey & Aljaž38 Quickstep"Walking on Sunshine" — Katrina and the WavesWinners
Natalie & Artem40 American Smooth"And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" — from DreamgirlsRunners-up

Dance chart

The couples performed the following each week:
  • Weeks 1–10: One unlearned dance
  • Week 11: One unlearned dance & swing dance marathon
  • Week 12: Two unlearned dances
  • Week 13 : Judges' choice & showdance
  • Week 13 : Favourite dance of the series

Ratings

Weekly ratings for each show on BBC One. All ratings are provided by BARB.
EpisodeDateOfficial rating
Weekly rank
for BBC One		Weekly rank
for all UK TV		Share
Launch show9.531141.3%
Week 1 9.332335.2%
Week 1 10.531143.4%
Week 210.331142.1%
Week 2 results8.852333.2%
Week 310.901143.1%
Week 3 results8.952431.9%
Week 410.851143.9%
Week 4 results10.022238.4%
Week 510.661144.4%
Week 5 results10.192237.8%
Week 611.091144.0%
Week 6 results10.592238.7%
Week 711.261143.1%
Week 7 results10.792239.9%
Week 811.461144.0%
Week 8 results10.172334.7%
Week 911.482243.7%
Week 9 results10.613339.0%
Week 1011.381142.9%
Week 10 results10.752240.4%
Week 1111.841144.7%
Week 11 results10.022335.2%
Week 1211.071142.8%
Week 12 results10.222238.9%
Week 1312.422248.1%
Week 13 results12.791145.8%
Series average
201310.7140.7%