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Strictly Halloween

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The Independent ·Oct 30, 2026 ☆

Country: United Kingdom

Sir Ian McKellen to make surprise cameo for Strictly's Halloween week

The 87-year-old’s voice will appear on the BBC dancing programme during a group dance on Sunday’s results show

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