Strictly pros perform a special Remembrance Day routine - BBC Strictly 2018

[@hani8133]

Rest in Peace to all the soldiers and civilians who have fallen in WW1. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

[@marion980]

Yes rest in peace all of the long lost soilders!

[@Ananya-o4e]

People always seem to talk and argue about which pros are in the lead, but I feel people should not worry about it so much, as everyone will get a lead at some point. Like Amy this week and Oti a week ago. I am sure Dianne will get a lead eventually too. Also I loved this dance, it was beautiful❤️❤️❤️

[@anna-gf2uw]

Actually, I think it is quite important. This was Amy's first lead in the two years she's been there. She should get more. Same goes for Dianne. Also this dance was one of the best they've ever done in my opinion 💕

[@TheAnnecochrane1]

Muffin ASH Dianne got mamma Mia

[@TheAnnecochrane1]

Dianne is my fave girl

[@nathansmith1503]

Anne Cochrane she wasn’t the lead

[@ellieshenton6611]

It’s because Amy looks as if she has had ballet training and the start of the routine was quite balletic

[@savannaforster7533]

So happy Amy had the lead

[@Alessiarfilms]

Savanna Forster init

[@leannewalker8462]

Yeah because she is from The best Courtney ever Wales!

[@strawberrhiez]

She’s actually my teachers friend❤️ I love watching her too

[@i.wyvernortham]

Same here. It was the first lead that she ever got. I think she's only ever had this and the 2019 remembrance day dance as leads. It's quite sad because Amy is an amazing dancer and can often be overshadowed by the other Pros.

[@itsivana2060]

One of the most beautiful routines I have seen. Personally loved the song they chose, it talks about life and how no matter how difficult & hard it gets you need to rise up from it and believe in yourself enough to keep going, keep fighting & keep doing amazing things.

[@Johndough30]

This made me very emotional, being a veteran myself it touched my heart and i thank all the men a women who served before and to all those who have fallen. This was very a very special tribute.

[@rachaeldwyer1562]

This video is still the most emotional pro dance from season 16 for me even a year later

[@gnome5051]

This was my favourite of last year's series, Amy is also my favourite female pro (tied with Oti) so it was great to see her get some recognition.

[@julkaxDxD]

Had tears in my eyes, so beautiful 😢

[@dygi7631]

Really?

[@dygi7631]

Pathetic

[@valerieselau7384]

Absolutely so moving and I really loved those wonderful people who appeared on this special appearance in honor for those who served in RAF on the special occasion. Thank you!

[@ceriwhomes3093]

This is the most beautiful dance strictly have performed this series. So amazingly choreographed and just beautiful in general.

[@lucypreece7581]

This was beautiful.

[@Alessiarfilms]

Lucy Preece yep

[@laciemarie_x]

You can always tell where Dianne is because of her hair 😂

[@lottiecoker2324]

Lol that's how I spot her

[@aleddavies4006]

Should look at the Peron's she is and what a first class dancer she is hair colour means jack shit

[@Elly-z7q]

Coming from DW straight into this had me crying even more then I already was (who cried when this song was on during Rosa)

[@noahfreeman2136]

ελλιέ δυσών Rosa parks? That doctor who episode? Is that what you mean?

[@Elly-z7q]

@@noahfreeman2136 Yup

[@PR-fb3hd]

This dance was amazing,they showed the message beautifully 💗

[@dygi7631]

Not really they just danced while spitfires flew in the background

[@rosaondarra-barron8835]

What a beautiful tribute to all who have served and are currently serving. My dad was in the army for 26 years, 10 of which he was active duty. I have so much respect and love for all our soldiers

[@musicfreck03]

Who ever was lead vocal was amazing!

[@savannahthomas2774]

Made me nearly cry it was so good one of the best dance they’ve done so far in this series love this song to xxxxxxxxxx

[@PoppyCupCake89]

I love this! A very fitting tribute and I love the reference to the Red Arrows at the end as well.

[@jentimmy]

Such a beautiful and touching tribute for all for those who made that sacrifice in defence of the nations and the families that let them do so. #Lestweforget #Wewillrememberthem

[@leethetickle2656]

As ex Royal Air Force myself I may be biased but really enjoyed this. Per ardua brothers and sisters

[@bethanyhindle5212]

I'm a air cadets and I'm also really enjoyed this

[@kayleighbrown965]

My grandad was RAF Regiment, 1 SGD. I'm proud of his service

[@robertclarke6693]

Brilliant piece of dancing for the forgotten service women and heroes at home and abroad god bless you all.

[@isabelbicknell1020]

I love this dance so much! The choreography is on point

[@ACchallenges-x5p]

This one bought tears to my eyes ❤️

[@savvychild1734]

I love the bit in the start-middle when it was like we were getting to close to trouble and the soldiers protected us 😭

[@liyah9766]

Absolutely gorgeous, and the lead did a great job, though I would be interested to see Dianne's emotional execution in a dance like this

[@loveyourselfbts3603]

BiBearAz by any chance are you a ARMY I'm only asking because you picture looks like jungkook

[@alders25]

Best group dance I have ever seen since I was 4 in 2007

[@izzieh7335]

Go Amy, this was awesome! 💕

[@TravelJackJourneys158]

I enjoyed it Amy is one of my favourite on Strictly

[@molliethackeray3462]

What a beautiful performance 🥺❤️

[@chloeforth5008]

Rest in peace. This was beautiful.

[@daniellebennis2126]

Beautiful performance and I love the song too

[@itsmeg7340]

My favorite dance ever. I love it so so much

[@SuperLucyTucker]

I have just cried - amazing

[@lesscudamore9138]

Just stunning!!! 👌

[@abby61]

such a beautiful routine❤️

[@briwood29]

This was a gorgeous dance. Amy was the perfect choice for this ❤️

[@i.wyvernortham]

I agree. I'm glad she finally got a lead and was given a chance to shine!

[@briwood29]

Izzy_ Hogwarts 100% !! I absolutely love this dance !

[@yorkshirelassdiaries4841]

This choked me up good and proper 😭💖

[@verityhumby3624]

This is so beautiful x

[@sarahjes1]

I’ve watched this 3 times now and cried every time. So poignant x

[@EmilySmith-kd1hr]

This gave me chills 😌

[@molliethackeray3462]

Who misses strictly 😭❤️

[@alishaw9845]

I cried watching this 😭💘

[@kar891]

I have never seen this. Amazing. Only in the UK would they have a Remembrance Day routine. (ok maybe Canada would do it if we had a Strictly or DWTS). BEAUTIFUL! Saved in my favs for sure!

[@tommo4395]

This gave me goosebumps

[@christinaholmes7718]

oh wow astonished. so good

[@sophia77598]

That was amazing

[@benb3902]

This was so needed to show the importance of women at war 🙌🙌🙌

[@DazzlingGreenEyes]

Well this made me fry more than the John Lewis Christmas advert. Wow. Amazing. Always so greatful and respect the veterans of the past and today. Thank you

[@sophiebenson3328]

My best friend teaches that little girl at her dance school

[@kar891]

What an experience!

[@minecraftergames4168]

Loved it 💕💕

[@kirstywooldridge3081]

I like it stricley you are the best

[@smusaful]

They never fail to create moving performances that contain issues that are as relevant today as they were 75 years ago. I hope strictly squeeze in a tribute to the frontline workers on this years series

[@mollyberrisford1691]

AMAZING

[@legaleagle46]

This was indeed a beautiful, well-executed routine. OK, DWTS, the challenge has been issued. Come up with something that would rival or even top this -- and no, I don't mean another overwrought and underdressed Latin or Contemporary routine!

[@clairelyle5838]

This was posted on my birthday. 😇

[@samantha-jane5758]

Best pro routine ever !!!

[@Jess25120]

So inspirational

[@ysoldeclaireduffy7344]

Class, beautiful,thank you 💚💚💜💜❤❤😘😘😇😇😇lest the be forgotten

[@dygi7631]

Bruh wym

[@Thatminiacecosplayer]

That was nice to see.

[@badacob]

Jill Marie Cooper is amazing!!

[@jik3905]

God bless you all❤️

[@emilytrowers4379]

beautiful

[@oliviashawyer9135]

I loved this dance since I’m an air cadet but from the drill I’ve learned the dances drill was definitely off but I cannot blame them for obvious reasons

[@oliviashawyer9135]

Nia G 25

[@alishaw9845]

My favvvvv 💕

[@MultiVince95]

Sunday 12th November 2018

[@LRwer]

So beautiful

[@oliviatino]

WHY DID I JUST CRY

[@soph9163]

Everyone saying that Diane should get a lead and yes I do agree however it really does depend on the type of dance it is like this one Amy looks most like the little girl whereas in dances were there is a main romantic couple of course Karen/Kevin or Janet/Aljaz are the leads because they have /had more romantic chemistry

[@alders25]

When will dian get the main part

[@lealeas2454]

Jo Corr I know

[@chloeevans4927]

Dianne*

[@paigeandchloe8701]

She got it this week in the musical opening number

[@eaglezgaming2917]

@@lilscrs I think they meant Dianne 😂

[@user-wi3xi5fy9u]

I know the shows over now but I just wanted to say that Amy had the lead in this dance because her grandad was in the RAF, so it made sense for her to be the lead. Now don’t get me wrong, I love Dianne, infact I have a fan account for her and joe on instagram. But let’s appreciate the other professionals and not just Dianne xx

[@jessychirenge]

Amy❤❤❤

[@Henry_CP]

The first opportunity for Amy to be back i woule love for her to be lead in pro dance.

[@viviresare2473]

Jill is amazing

[@Hrt23y]

Lovedthis

[@fairlyvague82]

Idk, I felt like the dance from last year would’ve been more appropriate for this year with it being WW1 and all the poppies for Armistice 100 this year. This was still a gorgeous tribute tho.

[@TheAtonne]

This shows the importance of women in the war efforts. Some were overshadowed at the time and never got the recognition they deserved. They were just as capable as any male soldiers. Let's remember them all.

[@littlemissbuswell9679]

why does everyone worry about who has the lead so much 😂

[@laurawilson2289]

Who's cutting onions???

[@nessacarrie]

what's the name of the song?

[@nynkeschets2332]

Does anyone know which song this is? Absolutely love it!!!

[@ellielockheart8295]

Nynke Schets it’s Rise Up by Andra Day 😌

[@nynkeschets2332]

Ellie Lockheart Thank you so much!!

[@dbrook7763]

Preferred last years dance

[@maritta2504]

Same.... Though I really liked this one too, last year's one got me more emotional.

[@toluwaa9253]

Mangan2504 this ones meant to be more inspirational

[@eilidhcourt3404]

GIRL POWER YESSSS

[@bethanywright5238]

WOW

[@bimpsonlovesturg1819]

Not to take away from the performance as it was beautiful the backup singing was killing me...it kinda ruined the moment

[@isabeljenkins4250]

Okay does that really matter though? These singers are talented, these dancers are talented and they are putting in the effort to create a performance in respect for those who left their families and died for us today. Please get your priorities right.

[@celeise7588]

Was Dianne in this one, I didn’t see her!

[@hannahthomas3797]

C3l3is3 _1122 she was in the back for most of it, she took little amy off at the beginning and brought amy the jacket

[@niamh4755]

RIP bonnie

[@harrysdifferentbeans6164]

❤️

[@esmeekendrick2310]

Aww this made me cry. Irl

[@carenb3204]

💕❤️

[@mollymonsters]

Rest in peace sogiser

[@Hello-ws6ht]

This was beautiful but I thought it’s ww1 so shouldn’t we praise all the men that went to the war ?

[@sockgoblin6606]

They've done others that were focused on the soldiers in other years x

[@shreyatanna9099]

Who was that @ 1:09? The one that ran on and back off again?

[@Romcom356]

I think it was the person who brought on the Air Force jacket for Amy.

[@livinglife3967]

I think it might have been dianne

[@annabel8417]

it was Dianne bringing Amy the jacket x

[@jasminemclaughlin]

Dianne bringing Amy the jacket because she was the only one off since she took the child off at the start

[@lucyrose4412]

Are joe and dianne still in the competition

[@spaghetticat1540]

It's just the professionals in this routine, Dianne will be in it somewhere. But yes they're still in

[@katiexisabel7922]

Dianne at 1:43

[@soniamadhukra]

Surely the 100th anniversary of armistice should have been about remembrance and reflection? It is most disappointing to see a modern routine at such a 'once in a lifetime' moment. These guys have every other Remembrance Sunday for routines like this. And routines like this certainly have their place. But on such a monumental anniversary, surely the songs and dances of the era would have been infinitely more moving?

[@fairlyvague82]

soniamadhukra Thank you!! I thought same. Something like last year’s dance and set, but to a song from the time? This was still nice but I just feel a little meh

[@kristinaw3185]

Did they not get the wrong year?

[@romainsavioz5466]

Nope

[@lynncw9202]

Nice but better if the music was from that era not this song. Very screechy

[@anonymouspeacefulperson6199]

Lynn Cw I agree with Ryan, my history teacher always said that sometimes you have to go back in time to see how wars were started, see things from different perspectives in order to fully understand how tribes and clans were treated by each other, how they responded with each other and how to overcome differences in order for history not to repeat itself and for world peace to prevail. Probably sounds screechy - it’s probably the singer displaying the emotions of having lived through wars and traumatic events and dealing with ptsd.

[@Angelalansberru]

Low key kinda an insult on the 100 anniversary of WW1 to honour only service women...

[@noahgraham5912]

I'm not disagreeing. But men are usually the ones in the "spotlight" when we think of war. We never think of the women who layed down their lives too.

[@electro_x436]

@@noahgraham5912 I agree 100% but I feel like they shouldve added Men and Women to this dance as millions of men died. More then women.

[@noahgraham5912]

@@electro_x436 they did. The point I'm saying is that we honour the men. Yes. That's important. But we never honour the women. I've went to countless services over the course of last week with my cadets and not ONCE was women mentioned

[@Angelalansberru]

Sophie Graham All servicepoeple require recognition for their sacrifice regardless, but if we just look at the numbers, in WW1 on both sides 40m military casualties and 2m civilian deaths and about 6m civilian deaths due to war related famine. Since women didn’t serve in the front lines in WW1 and 80000 served as non combatants... let’s say even if all the 80k died and 75% of the civilians were woman that puts the death toll to 42m men : 6m women of which none had to go through the ordeal of the trenches. On the 100 an anniversary of the “great” war this is kinda a slap in the face to focus on.

[@numbersix100]

What an insult to all the MEN who died in WW1, my great grand father buried 20,000 in what is known as Serre 1 & 2 cemeteries. I wonder what Davie would have made of this?

[@shanaosborne7078]

Please explain? Our serving soldiers not good enough for you?

[@f1.focus.]

Can’t a boy lead for once? Especially as men were the ones fighting the war and had by far the most casualties, deaths and traumas.

[@goblin-teeth]

This is amazing, but isn't it sort of glorifying war? I recognise the bravery of everyone who fought in the World Wars, but I don't want it to happen again. Some Armistice Day things seem to celebrate the war, rather than thank the soldiers etc. EDIT: Ok, so maybe not this in particular, but is there anything that comes to mind that does glorify war?

[@romainsavioz5466]

Nope

[@noahgraham5912]

It's not really glorifying it. It's more like paying respect. Showing how strong everyone was and how strong some still are.

[@livinglife3967]

It's more celebrating women being able to join the RAF and what they did in the war for us to allow us to be in the current (mostly) peaceful state we are in right now.

[@livinglife3967]

@@Second.Coming 😂 I meant that politically and economically I don't think we are too stable but in terms of war, we aren't involved in one right now