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Let's Sing and Dance

Let's Sing and Dance, formerly known as Let's Dance, is a British television programme shown on BBC One, featuring celebrities performing famous dance routines to raise money for the charities Comic Relief and Sport Relief. The programme was presented by Steve Jones and Alex Jones, who replaced previous host Claudia Winkleman in 2011. In the first series, Anton du Beke was a regular judge, appearing alongside two guest panellists, but in the second series onwards, three guest judges were on the panel each week.

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The four-part series was announced by the BBC in January 2009 as part of the corporation's events surrounding Red Nose Day 2009, hosted by Steve Jones and Claudia Winkleman. For the first three programmes, six celebrity acts each recreated a famous dance routine. Viewers then voted for their favourite performer, with the proceeds from their calls going to Comic Relief/Sport Relief. The act with the most viewer votes went through to the final, and the three panellists chose a second act from the top three to go through. The top six acts then returned for the final. In 2011, Winkleman was replaced by The One Show host Alex Jones. ==Episode guide==
Episode guide
Series 1 (2009) Heat 1 (21 February) The guest panellists the first week were Emma Bunton and Michael McIntyre. The programme also premièred the video for the charity single "Islands in the Stream" released by Gavin & Stacey actors Ruth Jones and Rob Brydon and featuring Tom Jones. The acts were, in order of performance: • EastEnders consisted of Cliff Parisi and John Partridge • The Chefs consisted of Sophie Grigson, Nancy Lam, Sophie Michel, Reza Mohammad, John Burton Race, Paul Rankin, Silvena Rowe, Tony Tobin and Kevin Woodford Heat 2 (28 February) The guest panellists for the second week were Jamelia and Paul O'Grady. The acts were, in order of performance: • Hollyoaks consisted of Loui Batley, Nathalie Emmanuel, Garnon Davies, Dominique Jackson and Ricky Whittle • The Dragons consisted of Duncan Bannatyne, Peter Jones and Deborah Meaden • Blue Peter consisted of Mark Curry, Peter Duncan, Janet Ellis, Diane-Louise Jordan, Helen Skelton, Anthea Turner and Tim Vincent Final (12 March)Panellists: Rufus Hound, Miranda Hart, and Louie SpencePerformances: • Plan B – "Writing's on the Wall" • Nicole Scherzinger – "Don't Hold Your Breath" • Noel Fielding's Mighty Boosh comedy partner Julian Barratt appeared at the end of his performance as Heathcliff. Series 4 (2012) On 10 December 2011 it was confirmed the show was returning for another series. Steve Jones and Alex Jones continued to host the show which ran for 5 episodes from 18 February until 17 March 2012. Heat 1 (18 February)Panellists: Greg Davies, Keith Lemon and Graham NortonPerformances: • Jessie J – "Domino" • JLS – "Do You Feel What I Feel?" Heat 2 (25 February)Panellists: Rufus Hound, Vic Reeves and Iain LeePerformances: • Ed Sheeran – "Drunk" • Alexandra Burke – "Elephant" Heat 3 (3 March)Panellists: Katy Brand, Tim Minchin and Ed ByrnePerformances: • Chris Isaak – "Great Balls of Fire" • Tinchy Stryder feat. Pixie Lott – "Bright Lights (Good Life)" • David Hasselhoff featured in Mills and Murs' performance. Heat 4 (10 March)Panellists: Russell Kane, Jo Brand and Lee NelsonPerformances: • Will Young – "Losing Myself" • LMFAO – "Sorry for Party Rocking"/"Sexy and I Know It" • Louie Spence featured at the end of Monahan's performance. Final (17 March)Panellists: Frank Skinner, Arlene Phillips and Rhod GilbertPerformances: • Katy Perry – "Part of Me" • JLS – "Proud" Series 5 (2013) In 2013, the series reverted to three heats with six acts in the final. It ran from 16 February to 9 March. Heat 1 (16 February)Panellists: Mel Giedroyc, Bradley Walsh and Tameka Empson Performances: • Kimberley Walsh — "Defying Gravity" • The Script — "If You Could See Me Now" • The Soap Stars consisted of Natalie Cassidy, Dean Gaffney, Claire Sweeney and Ricky Groves. • ''Destiny's Dad'' consisted of Hal Cruttenden, Shaun Keaveny and Mark Dolan. Heat 2 (23 February)Panellists: Lisa Riley, Jason Manford and Paloma FaithPerformances: • Paloma Faith — "Black and Blue" • The cast of A Chorus Line — "One" • Waterloo Road consisted of Victoria Bush, Tommy Knight, Carl Au, Rebecca Craven and Marlene Madenge. Heat 3 (2 March)Panellists: Arlene Phillips, Greg James and Lee MackPerformances: • Nicole Scherzinger — "Boomerang" • Justin Bieber — "All Around the World" • Boyzone's singer Keith Duffy was meant to participate in this episode but was unable to compete due to private matters. Jodie Prenger then took his place on the show. • Twist and Pulse featured in Lee Nelson's routine. Final (9 March)Panellists: Frank Skinner, Jo Brand and Greg DaviesPerformances: • Taylor Swift — "22" • Bruno Mars — "When I Was Your Man" Series 6 (2017) The sixth series, renamed ''Let's Sing and Dance for Comic Relief, was hosted by former The Great British Bake Off'' presenting duo Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins. The full episode line-ups were revealed on 28 February. Heat 1 (4 March)Panellists: Katherine Ryan, Jo Brand & Frank SkinnerPerformances: Calum Scott ("Rhythm Inside") and Emeli Sandé ("Shakes") Paul O'Grady was due to appear as a judge, but was forced to withdraw due to "personal reasons" and was replaced by Katherine Ryan Heat 2 (11 March)Panellists: Claudia Winkleman, Adil Ray as Mr Khan and Russell KanePerformances: Louisa Johnson ("Best Behaviour") and Stepping Out • Boys Allowed consists of Ben Ofoedu, Duncan James, Gareth Gates, Jon Lee and Ritchie Neville. • Cast of Casualty and Holby City consists of Amanda Henderson, Chizzy Akudolu and Tony Marshall. • The Chasers consists of Anne Hegerty, Jenny Ryan, Mark Labbett and Shaun Wallace. Heat 3 (18 March)Panellists: Miranda Hart, Jennifer Saunders, Julian Clary and Tameka EmpsonPerformances: Anne-Marie ("Ciao Adios") • The One Show consists of Alex Riley, Angellica Bell, Dominic Littlewood, Iwan Thomas and Michelle Ackerley. Final (25 March)Panellists: Rufus Hound, Katy Brand and Jason ManfordPerformances: Zara Larsson ("So Good") and Dua Lipa ("Be the One") == Ratings ==
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Series 1 Series 2 Series 3 Series 4 Series 5 Series 6 : Overnight figure. ==References==
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