When is Strictly on this week and what time? Details as BBC show moves to Friday

Strictly Come Dancing has long been a Saturday night staple in the lead up to Christmas, so those tuning into BBC One on December 2 might be shocked to see the competition on the Friday schedule. The live show and results have been brought forward by a day as the broadcaster makes way for World Cup coverage.

The live show has been moved to Friday, December 2 and the results to Saturday, December 3 as the Strictly quarter-finals clash with the Qatar World Cup knockout stages, which also start on Saturday, December 3. The BBC has rearranged the schedules so it can air the football matches.

So while Strictly fans will get their weekend fix, it's important to note they won't be as usual. Presenter Tess Daly announced the news on last week's show, telling viewers: "We will be back at 8pm next Friday. Yes, you heard right, Friday."

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Strictly also shared the news on their official social media pages, telling viewers: "We're on your screens on Friday and Saturday this week, so set your reminders for Strictly now!" Here's everything you need to know.

When is Strictly Come Dancing on this week?

The Strictly Come Dancing quarter-final, which also happens to be Musicals Week will air on Friday, December 2 at 8pm. The live show is on for an hour and five minutes, ending at 9:05pm.

Meanwhile, the results show has also been brought forward by a day. It will air on BBC One on Saturday, December 3 at 5:40pm and will continue until 6:20pm when one couple will be sent home.

Who is in the Strictly Come Dancing quarter-final?

Will Mellor and Nancy Xu

Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystał

Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu

Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez

Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima

Fleur East and Vito Coppola

Tess and Claudia on Strictly Come Dancing (BBC)

What are the Musicals Week songs and dances?

Fleur and Vito: Quickstep to I Got Rhythm from An American In Paris

Helen and Gorka: Couple's Choice to Mein Herr from Cabaret

Kym and Graziano: Cha Cha to Fame from Fame

Molly and Carlos: Charleston to Hot Honey Rag from Chicago

Hamza and Jowita: Samba to They Live In You from The Lion King

Will and Nancy: Foxtrot to Sun And Moon from Miss Saigon For more showbiz and television stories get our newsletter here.

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