Anton still looks like he's part of the pros. Like he never left.

@flohoward7114

8 ай бұрын

Anton looks better than when he WAS a pro! 😄 He looks in better shape than ever! 👍

@natalie8160

8 ай бұрын

Anton looks amazing! 😍

@katiegroves4651

8 ай бұрын

Yes I totally agree. Anton looks in great shape. And yes he does still look like one of the pros

@christine8203

8 ай бұрын

My thoughts exactly!

@naimaboukhouf7357

8 ай бұрын

Seriously Shirley's dancing is impressive ❤❤❤ And When She is dancing with gio is incredible as always

At last! It's about time the judges did a full routine with the pros. Anton really shines when he is allowed to properly dance, Shirley and Motsi rocked it and Craig was...enthusiastic. More of this please!

@N7Biotic

8 ай бұрын

For someone that had a hip replacement, Craig did the best he could!

@naimaboukhouf

8 ай бұрын

Was great dance 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Shirley seriously her moves are stunning ❤❤

@sarahmoran7250

8 ай бұрын

Was one of the best opening numbers of the pros and judges. I have seen in a long time.

@cezd6416

8 ай бұрын

Loved it! This is what I’ve been waiting for The judges getting their teeth into a full routine with the pros. Perfect start to along awaited show ❤🎉

@lovingtotravel

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for being honest! Craig cannot dance 😂

Making Craig dance to Padam Padam is an iconic way to start Strictly 2023. ❤❤😂😂

@alithevegancatlady74

8 ай бұрын

He did a great job

To be fair to Craig he has had major hip surgery and still suffers pain so it was a fabulous routine . If Len is scoring from heaven it's gotta be a seven .

@flo3799

8 ай бұрын

I agree with what you say about Craig being hindered because of the surgery but compared to the other judges routines Craig’s was just a lot posturing. But the routine with all four judges as a whole was really enjoyable.

@lovingtotravel

8 ай бұрын

Craig gets a 1, the rest get a 10.

@PatriciaBrown1711

8 ай бұрын

I don't think Len would say that.@@lovingtotravel

@lovingtotravel

8 ай бұрын

@PatriciaBrown1711 Lens in heaven, why would he bother himself with devil spawn my dear?

@PatriciaBrown1711

8 ай бұрын

How do you know he's in heaven SOME celebrities are going to hell for what they've been involved with@@lovingtotravel

Man, Shirley can dance circles around everyone ❤

@patrickmiano7901

8 ай бұрын

She’s still got it. Her American son, Mark Ballas, has won the trophy on the USA 🇺🇸 version, Dancing With the Stars several times. She and her ex taught him well. She still has great legs too.

@charliekane135

6 ай бұрын

She was phenomenal in the 80's, her and Corky. Their jive is something to behold.

Shirley really proving why she's head judge 🔥🔥🔥

Anton really stood out like he'd never been away , ok he's stopped dancing last yr on here at least but he's sooooooooo polished

@GodMother.

8 ай бұрын

he became a judge full time for strictly in 2021. he stood in for 2weeksin 2020

@crockkett

8 ай бұрын

@@GodMother. yes i know thank you , i got my yrs mixed up

It’s good to see the judges actually doing some work! And so good to see Anton back where he belongs!

@jackharrison8439

8 ай бұрын

The judges work hard and literally dance in every series at least onces! And Anton belongs on the judging panel !

Full respect to Craig for doing this considering he’s recently had back surgery 👏🏻

Get well soon Amy Dowden, we all love you and are awaiting your return.

Anton looking tip top! Shirley is some dancer shame we don’t see more of i it!

Anton sizzled...Shirley sizzled...amazing❤❤❤

Hard to believe Shirley is 63. Amazing

Shirley Ballas showing them how it's done 💃❤️

the fact that craig can still dance like that with a full hip replacement is incredible

This is one of the best pro opening numbers I've ever seen on Strictly

@debbieking4128

8 ай бұрын

Your right, outstanding opening

Craig's 'Padam' routine reminded me of the 'Choreography' dance from 'White Christmas' and I loved it 😍 Also loved how much Shirley clearly enjoyed dancing with Giovanni (who wouldn't?) And great to be reminded how good a dancer Anton is. Motsi was really enjoying herself too!The whole routine was amazing! Great start to the series ❤

WHAT a blend of genres, styles, music and expressions. AMAZING from all four judges and all the pros.

Anton TOTALLY rocking it - why did Strictly waste his talents nursing the comic celebrities for so long when he was dancing as a pro? 🤷‍♀️

Anton is INCREDIBLE 🎉

Antons still got it! 🪩 Shirley and Motsi ripping up the dance floor! 💃🏻🤩

I could watch Shirley forever! Incredible dancer. It’s brilliant to have judges who can demonstrate the art like this, for an extended routine rather than just the odd twirl, and they’re all so different 😊 It’s just the best show.

BEFORE everyone starts judging Craig on his dancing…. Can you please let me know how you get on dancing like that, keeping up in time and hitting the ques on point with everyone else not long after a hip replacement!! Good Luck 🤞 Go on Craig!! 🕺 🪩

@leighgatiss1979

8 ай бұрын

He's rubbish 🗑 😂even before hip replacement and surgeries he's not good at all no place been a judge not up thier with the ever wonderful brilliant Shirley ballas and Anton and motsi.

Anton dancing to my absolute favorite, Bublè, is quite the treat. Great performance by the judges.

Fantastic dancing - Anton and Shirley do stand out ❤❤

Shirley and Motsi 🔥🔥

For those asking the pro dancer that no one recognises dancing with Craig is Jake Leigh! Jake has been on Strictly as a backing dancer for Blackpool & Musical Weeks since 2014 & has done the Strictly Live Tour since 2015. He’s also helped choreograph some of the pro dances this series too. He’s also toured with Kylie Minogue & the Spice Girls. Jake is one of my favourite dancers, I always love watching him dance 🥰

@Riekchen7

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for providing that information!

@davidarnold5271

8 ай бұрын

And was part of many group dances during Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool

Anton still has it. Thought his section of routine was great.

I now have a crush on Anton and that is the biggest surprise of this year

God Bless Len I am sure somewhere in a corner of the strictly Studio he will be watching over and looking out for all. A soul like Len's will shine brightly forever

Mots I, and Shirley rocked but Anton wow, he ROCKED, Craig was fabULous but you can see he is beginning to struggle a bit but still fantastic after his surgery. Just a great routine and yes, wow.

Please please BBC can the Christmas special just be pro dances! We need to see just how special these dancers are under their own spotlight! This is an amazing number too btw 🔥 ❤

Everyone's saying how amazing Shirley is but I think Motsi rocked it even more!

@christopherharper4363

8 ай бұрын

Motsi is a bit all over the place. Fabulous rhythm but doesn't have the finesse of Shirley. Probably why Motsi never won any championships in her time and Shirley is one of the most decorated dancers of all time. Queen of Latin

@ireneanunda5957

5 ай бұрын

@@christopherharper4363Motsi has won a number of German championships. She danced quite well here, they have different approaches to dancing, she dances with emotion and rhythm and Shirley is very technical and clean

Shirley and Anton are so much better than the other two judges

@Tammy.963

6 ай бұрын

Why are you doing so many messages separate 😂😅

@charliekane135

6 ай бұрын

@@Tammy.963 Eh? Why are you poking your nose into other people's comments? 😆

What an opening, everybody is good And did their part ,Motsi,Shirley, Craig And Anton, And all The pros. Well done everyone. Craig dancing on Padam padam was great too.

Anton and Shirley omg amazzzzzing

Well Anton certainly can still hold his own!’ 😱

Was one of the best opening performances in a long time 0:26 Motsi was so good dancing like her sis Oti 1:33 Shirley was so great dancing with Carlos and Giovanni and JoJo 2:08 Craig's dance was so fun to watch and funny the face expressions 2:58 Anton's dance with Kai, Neil and Lauren was so good it felt like Anton never left the pros 4:05 the group dance at the end was so in time and good and so powerful 😊 The judges and the pros were so in time and had their own dancing techniques😊

What a start, everything is fine Motsi, Shirley, Craig, Anton, and all the professionals performed their duties. Thank you, everyone. Craig's Padam Padam dance was fantastic as well.

I have to say Antom looks really fit!!!

Everything went so perfectly. What a brilliant way to kicked off the brand new season of Strictly Come Dancing. ❤

Love it. Especially Anton.

Okay, Anton!!!! He hasn't lost any of his edge!!

This is real dance show

A well deserved 10 from me, what a great way to get the scd 23 party started.

Great to see the professionals interact with judges. And it was a brilliant show can't wait for next week. Roll on Strictly come dancing. ❤💚💃🌹👏

Anton looking great...still got the moves...❤

Craig's little heels 👠 😍 😂❤

we love you strictly come dancing 😍😍😍😍😍🕺💃

That was absolutely fabulous ❤️💃🏻🕺🏼

Shirley 😍🔥🔥🔥 She's a beautiful woman

Absolutely fantastic routine ❤

Antons part was my fav

Welldone strictly ♥♥♥ judges were amazing 👍😍🤩

Nailed it! Brilliant performance loved it thought they were all fantastic so good! Can’t wait for the rest of the series ❤

Wow I had no idea Motsi could be so good

@bessieburnet9816

8 ай бұрын

Did you not see how she danced in her debut? Absolutely amazing!

@ireneanunda5957

5 ай бұрын

She has won a number of German championships, so she must be good

They are all so incredible! What a treat!!

I loved this routine,Judges and Pro's all together,FANTASTIC,also I could watch Shirley dance all day,she's brilliant🥰🥰🥰🥰

Wow amazing fantastic dancing 💃

Great choreographic creation, congratulations to the choreographer and the camera director

That splendid performance really ignited a wonderful blast into what I hope will be a fantastic and exciting series! 💥💥⚡⚡🔥🔥

Absolutely WOW! Best opening number I've seen!!

Craig is not a natural dancer, but, he has pzazz, Anton, superb, as always, and, obvs Shirley and Motsi showed us how they became champs.

@sorakatie1661

8 ай бұрын

tbf craig’s had hip replacements and still gets a lot of pain, so he did quite well considering! amazing performance from all of them🤩

hope we get to see more from the judges this series! great performance from all.

Wonderful and great show from the judges and pro's, I just love Strictly, thanks💖💖💖🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

This was fantastic! What a way to start the season!

Wow. Amazing. What a fantastic start to this year’s series xx

love it! They are all great! But I loved seeing Craig out there the most!! So happy it is strickly season again!

I loved this performance the judges and professionals were outstanding👏👏👏👏

Just amazing! 😍😍🙌🏻🙌🏻

Amazing Anton!!

THIS WAS THE ONE!! I really enjoy the choreography and the music for each group performances!

Motsi was by far the best!!!! Motsi Slay! 😍

@ireneanunda5957

5 ай бұрын

She was also dancing with my favourite pros

@JoeTapper-uk9jc

5 ай бұрын

@@ireneanunda5957Vito, Dianne,Kai and Michelle are my favourites! 🪩✨🪩✨

They looked very good. And, surprise, surprise...Motsi and Shirley still have great legs! :)

WOW!!!! Incredibly talented, one and all! And, they’re a lovely bunch of people, from what I’ve seen of them off-camera, on Dianne Buswell’s and Joe Sugg’s KZread channels.

Love this routine - judges and professionals having fun!

this was absolutely amazing

Shirley's Amazing!!! ❤❤

WOW WOW WOW 🤩🤩🤩🤩 Fantastic opening 👏👏👏👏

Beautiful tribute to Len, sadly missed ❤❤

everything about this was amazing guys!!!!

Love the judges dancing with the professionals it was amazing......more please. .

Magnificent.

Wowowoow! Love it! 🤩🤩🤩

This was amazing! Especially Shirley! And Anton showing a side that is so different. He’s still a pro dancer! He should go back to dancing as he’s so good!

I LOVED this and have watched it several times already!!🤩

Amazing ❤

OMG this was bloody spectacular!

BRILLIANT

Anton looks fit is it just me?😜😂

@Wheeeyyyyyy

6 ай бұрын

I agree 😭

This was really great. I wish the judges on American Dancing with the Stars could do something like this too.

That's the way to start the season.....on 🔥👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼✨✨😉❤️✨✨

wow the mix and switch and link are incredible

Possibly my FAVORITE video from Strictly! Such a grand idea 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Love this!

Just fabulous loved it 🙏❤❤❤❤❤❤

Anyone find it satisfying that all the judges solos focused on what they talk about all the time?? I mean, Craig’s dance was basic but he told a story and hit the lift dismounts on point, Shirley & Motsi commanded those male pros insanely

we should get to see more of Motsi and the other judges like this on the German version,too...

I saw 😍myself teleported in the choreography and felt all the energy. I'm sweating❤.

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS