It’s rare we’ve got a spring in our step on a Wednesday morning at the best of times, but given all that’s gone on in the past 24 hours, we can’t help but notice the collective mood is in a bit of a lull.
So if you’re in need of something to put a smile on your face (and let’s face it, who isn’t today?), at the very least we can look forward to a glimmer of joy in the form of this Saturday’s (12 November) ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ live show.
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Last week's 'Strictly' saw Laura Whitmore leaving the competition
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The songs that each of the remaining eight couples will be performing to have now been revealed, and Ed Balls is revisiting an old classic with a Salsa routine set to Psy’s ‘Gangnam Style’.
As you might recall, this won’t be Ed’s first time dancing to the track in the public sphere, having previously been caught busting a move to it at the Labour party conference back in 2014.
We see now why ‘Strictly’ producers were so keen to sign him up.
Elsewhere, following her sensational performance in last week’s show, Louise Redknapp will be performing the American Smooth to the Dame Shirley Bassey ‘Big Spender’, while Ore Oduba will be recovering from being in the dance-off with a Rumba, set to John Legend’s ‘Ordinary People’.
Here’s the full list of songs we can look forward to this week:
Louise Redknapp & Kevin Clifton will be dancing the American Smooth to ‘Big Spender’ by Dame Shirley Bassey
Greg Rutherford & Natalie Lowe will be dancing the Paso Doble to ‘Tamacun’ by Rodrigo y Gabriela
Judge Rinder & Oksana Platero will be dancing the Foxtrot to ‘You Make Me Feel So Young’ by Harry Connick Jr
Danny Mac & Oti Mabuse will be dancing the Argentine Tango to ‘I Heard It Through The Grapevine’ by Marvin Gaye
Claudia Fragapane & AJ Pritchard will be dancing the Viennese Waltz to ‘Breakaway’ by Kelly Clarkson
Ore Oduba & Joanne Clifton will be dancing the Rumba to ‘Ordinary People’ by John Legend
Daisy Lowe & Aljaz Skorjanec will be dancing the Salsa to ‘Groove Is In The Heart’ by Deee-Lite
Ed Balls & Katya Jones will be dancing the Salsa to ‘Gangnam Style’ by Psy
Check out all the stars in action when ‘Strictly’ returns on Saturday (12 November) at 6.55pm on BBC One.
15 Dream 'Strictly Come Dancing' Celebs
Danny Dyer(01 of15)
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Seeing Danny Dyer taking his trotters for a Jack Plance is exactly what TV was made for, and whilst it might seem unlikely he'd ever sign up, don't forget he once said he'd "never" do 'EastEnders'... (credit:Matt Crossick/Matt Crossick)
Nigella Lawson(02 of15)
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Nigella loves anything decadent and extra, and with 'Strictly' being the most decadent and extra show on TV, quite why she hasn't signed up yet is a mystery to us. (credit:Lou Rocco via Getty Images)
Courtney Act / Shane Janek(03 of15)
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Bosses may not be keen on casting former reality TV stars, but they should probably make an exception for 'Drag Race' alum and 'Celebrity Big Brother' winner Courtney, who would bring some drag queen glam to the often binary world of ballroom. (credit:PA Archive/PA Images)
Idris Elba(04 of15)
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He may be busy having a huge Hollywood career, but wouldn't it be great to see Idris back on home turf? Plus, just look at how smooth he'd look in ballroom top and tails. (credit:PA Archive/PA Images)
Stacey Solomon(05 of15)
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When it was teased one of the 2018 contestants would be revealed on 'Loose Women', many fans predicted it would be panellist Stacey Solomon getting her dancing shoes on. And as much as we're excited to see Lee, Stacey would have been a brilliant booking. (credit:Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment)
Richard Madeley(06 of15)
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Just imagine Richard and Craig Revel Horwood clashing. TV gold. (credit:Anthony Harvey via Getty Images)
Gemma Collins(07 of15)
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The 'TOWIE' star was holding out for a spot on the 2018 line-up by way of compensation from the BBC, following *that* on-stage fall at the Radio 1 Teen Awards. And while bosses probably didn't want to give in to her diva demands, just think of all the meme-able content she would have served up. (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
Nadiya Hussain(08 of15)
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Snapping up the most popular winner of what was once the BBC's most popular show is a no brainer, right? (credit:PA Archive/PA Images)
Michelle Keegan(09 of15)
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The former 'Corrie' star has been tipped for 'Strictly' every year in recent memory, so we'd like her finally do it, even if it's just so we never have to hear a "Michelle Keegan for 'Strictly'" rumour again. (credit:Doug Peters/Doug Peters)
Rio Ferdinand(10 of15)
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Every series needs a sportsman, and what better man than former England captain and all-round good guy Rio Ferdinand? Given all that footwork on the pitch, we reckon he'd probably have the moves on the dancefloor too. (credit:Pierre Suu via Getty Images)
Beverley Callard(11 of15)
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From the look of this picture, the wardrobe department wouldn't even have to make any outfits for Bev - she'd be able to bring in her own frocks. (credit:Doug Peters/Doug Peters)
Greg James(12 of15)
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Having taken over as the host of the Radio 1 Breakfast Show, Greg has just earned a whole new following. And what better way to capitalise on that than by doing 'Strictly'? (credit:Neil Mockford via Getty Images)
Alan Carr(13 of15)
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Far be from us to suggest Alan would not be the most talented of dancers, but he'd be guaranteed to bring the laughs. (credit:Tim P. Whitby via Getty Images)
Sara Cox(14 of15)
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The Radio 2 DJ was robbed of a full run as a contestant when she took part in the 2013 Christmas special, if you ask us. (credit:Ian West - PA Images via Getty Images)
Paddy McGuinness(15 of15)
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Let the dance see the floor! (credit:PA Archive/PA Images)