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A new interview for you as part of my 5th anniversary celebration! This episode I am joined by Theresa Hewlett who has worked in wardrobe at Strictly Come Dancing since 2005! We discuss how Theresa first got involved with Strictly, how the show has changed over time, how Strictly compares to working on Dancing On Ice, theme weeks and the new element of Instant Dance! Theresa also shares advice for people looking to get into the world of costume and wardrobe and reflects on her favourite things about working on Strictly (with some fun anecdotes!) If you enjoyed the episode, remember to follow/subscribe to the podcast and to share it with your Strictly obsessed friends! Follow Theresa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treezacostume/ Follow me on Instagram to keep up with my Strictly opinions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kate_radiostrictly/

To celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Kate Talks Strictly (and what happens to be my 100th episode) I am joined again by one of my guests from my first year of podcasting: professional dancer James Cutler. I catch up with James about what he's been up to since our last episode from being a professional on Dancing With The Stars in both Belgium and Ireland, touring the UK, choreographing and presenting. We discuss the differences between teaching different celebrities and different countries' approaches to Dancing With The Stars, dancing in an all-male partnership and some of James' most challenging on camera moments. He also reflects on the Ballroom and Latin competition world and teases what he's up to next. If you enjoyed the episode, remember to follow/subscribe to the podcast and to share it with your Strictly obsessed friends! Follow James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cutlerjm/ Follow me on Instagram to keep up with my Strictly opinions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kate_radiostrictly/

Join me to analyse the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Final! I discuss what I thought of dance picks and Showdance styles, Tess & Claudia's last show, our brilliant winners and reflect on the series as a whole. If you enjoyed the episode, remember to follow/subscribe to the podcast and to share it with your Strictly obsessed friends! Follow me on Instagram to keep up with my Strictly opinions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kate_radiostrictly/⁠

Join me to discuss the Strictly 2025 Semi-Final!I chat the general trend of high scores and who I felt was overmarked, my opinions on doing Couple's Choice in the Semi-Final, song memories and also struggle with not knowing the names of steps!If you enjoyed the episode, remember to follow/subscribe to the podcast and to share it with your Strictly obsessed friends!Follow me on Instagram to keep up with my Strictly opinions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kate_radiostrictly/

Join me to chat Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Musicals Week!Listen to hear this Strictly and musical theatre nerd's opinions on which musicals and songs were picked, when and how to use extra dancers, me getting annoyed about illegal lifts again and unpack how we ended up with THAT dance off!If you enjoyed the episode, remember to follow/subscribe to the podcast and to share it with your Strictly obsessed friends!Follow me on Instagram to keep up with my Strictly opinions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kate_radiostrictly/

Join me to chat Week 10 of Strictly Come Dancing 2025! I discuss who's peaking at the right time, which dances styles the contestants have remaining, my voting dilemma plus give my opinion on the Instant Dance Challenge and who I thought drew the short straw! If you enjoyed the episode, remember to follow/subscribe to the podcast and to share it with your Strictly obsessed friends! Follow me on Instagram to keep up with my Strictly opinions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kate_radiostrictly/

Join me to discuss Week 9 of Strictly Come Dancing 2025! I talk which dances are best suited to Blackpool, how to use extra dancers, once again question the legality of some lifts and discuss La Voix's unfortunate withdrawal and the lack of an elimination. If you enjoyed the episode, remember to follow/subscribe to the podcast and to share it with your Strictly obsessed friends! Follow me on Instagram to keep up with my Strictly opinions: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kate_radiostrictly/

Join me to talk Week 8 of Strictly Come Dancing 2025! I discuss what was an emotional week from when to use lifts and tricks, a Couple's Choice debate, what dance I felt was misunderstood and certain narratives constructed around particular celebs! If you enjoyed the episode, remember to follow/subscribe to the podcast and to share it with your Strictly obsessed friends! Follow me on Instagram to keep up with my Strictly opinions: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kate_radiostrictly/

Join me to discuss Week 7 of Strictly Come Dancing 2025! I unpack what was a high scoring week (and whether I agree with the scores), the close dance off, rant about dance distribution and think about who's in danger of elimination as we approach the second half of the competition. If you enjoyed the episode, remember to follow/subscribe to the podcast and to share it with your Strictly obsessed friends! Follow me on Instagram to keep up with my Strictly opinions: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kate_radiostrictly/

Join me to talk Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Halloween Week! I discuss what songs/themes worked and what didn't, illegal lifts vs assisted jumps, poor dance distribution and give my take on the dance experience debate. If you enjoyed the episode, remember to follow/subscribe to the podcast and to share it with your Strictly obsessed friends! Follow me on Instagram to keep up with my Strictly opinions: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kate_radiostrictly/

Join me to chat Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Icons Week! I discuss Tess & Claudia's announcement, the tricky leaderboard, dispute some judges comments (justice for Harry!) and my overall feelings on Icons as a theme week. If you enjoyed the episode, remember to follow/subscribe to the podcast and to share it with your Strictly obsessed friends! Follow me on Instagram to keep up with my Strictly opinions: https://www.instagram.com/kate_radiostrictly/

Join me as I discuss Week 4 of Strictly Come Dancing 2025! I chat the Dave Arch joke, the Week 4 curse, the score of 7, the dance off decision and who's beginning to be at risk of the dance off. If you enjoyed the episode, remember to follow/subscribe to the podcast and to share it with your Strictly obsessed friends! Follow me on Instagram to keep up with my Strictly opinions: https://www.instagram.com/kate_radiostrictly/

Join me as I chat through Movie Week of Strictly Come Dancing 2025! I discuss Cynthia Erivo's guest mentor role, a week of firsts, benches, scoring disparity and Movie Week 10s! If you enjoyed the episode, remember to follow/subscribe to the podcast and to share it with your Strictly obsessed friends! Follow me on Instagram to keep up with my Strictly opinions: https://www.instagram.com/kate_radiostrictly/

Join me as I discuss through Week 2 of Strictly Come Dancing 2025! There's lots of talk about getting Ballroom frame right, who improved, who suits Ballroom and who suits Latin and (one again) my love for Powerful Viennese Waltzes! Plus I break down all those changes to the Results Show! If you enjoyed the episode, remember to follow/subscribe to the podcast and to share it with your Strictly obsessed friends! Follow me on Instagram to keep up with my Strictly opinions: https://www.instagram.com/kate_radiostrictly/

Join me as I talk through Week 1 of Strictly Come Dancing 2025! I discuss Amber Davies replacing Dani Dyer last minute, a new twist to the format, scoring patterns and I have a new word of the week! If you enjoyed the episode, remember to follow/subscribe to the podcast and to share it with your Strictly obsessed friends! Follow me on Instagram to keep up with my Strictly opinions: https://www.instagram.com/kate_radiostrictly/