The Greatest Dancer has a start date – but when is it on BBC One?
Cheryl is back on TV as a panellist in The Greatest Dancer – along with Glees Matthew Morrison and S..
Simon Cowell has swapped singing for dancing with his new Saturday night show, heading to screens in early 2019.
The Greatest Dancer is likely to cheer those suffering from Strictly withdrawal symptoms after that show ends – while it also marks Cheryl making her comeback as a TV judge.
But what else is known about the show?
As the start date is confirmed, weve got all the info you need…
When does The Greatest Dancer start on BBC One?
The start date for the show has been confirmed – and itll be settling nicely into the gap left by Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday nights, kicking off on Saturday January 5 at 8pm.
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Thats likely to put it in direct competition with The Voice UK, which normally airs on ITV around the same time – although the start date for that show has yet to be confirmed, so well have to wait and see if a ratings war is about to be sparked.
What is The Greatest Dancer all about?
The show – the first that Simon Cowell will have done with the BBC – is, as the title suggests, all about finding the countrys most talented dancer.
With the continued success of Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC is undoubtedly the home of dance, said the BBCs Kate Phillips.
By launching The Greatest Dancer we want to give the vast array of dance talent across the UK the chance to shine.
The show will see both soloists, duos and groups compete for the series title – and the chance to nab a £50,000 cash prize.
When were the auditions?
Auditions took place across the country over the summer, with hopefuls getting the chance to show off their moves in Glasgow, Cardiff, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and Belfast.
Those auditions were filmed and reviewed by senior producers to decide who will make it through to the next stage.
Who are the judges and presenters?
The big news is that the show sees Cheryl making her return as a TV judge – as shes on the panel.
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Shell be joined by Glee star Matthew Morrison, as well as Strictly Come Dancings Oti Mabuse
Cheryls involvement in the show was the subject of much speculation earlier this year – with Morrison all but confirming the news on her Instagram page as she celebrated her birthday.
So happy you were born! he wrote, adding Look forward to getting to know you better this year!
As well as the judges, the show will be hosted by Alesha Dixon and Jordan Banjo, both of whom took part in the pilot episode.
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