Wicked's Cynthia Erivo joins Strictly Come Dancing
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Get ready to roll out the red carpet (or should that be green) — *Strictly Come Dancing* is heading to the movies this Saturday, 11 October, and it’s shaping up to be a blockbuster of a week. Because, the BBC has announced that the Wickedly talented, **Cynthia Erivo**, will step into a brand-new role as the show’s first-ever Guest Mentor.
Erivo, who’s been dazzling audiences around the world as Elphaba in [*Wicked*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/wicked-tickets), one of last year’s biggest film releases, is no stranger to the *Strictly* ballroom. Fans will remember her previous appearances in 2021, when she joined the judging panel for two weeks, filling in for **Craig Revel Horwood** and **Motsi Mabuse**. This time, she’ll be swapping the judge’s desk for the rehearsal studio, working closely with the 14 remaining couples to help them bring their Movie Week characters to life.
But the magic doesn’t stop there. Erivo will also take a seat alongside the main judges for the live show, offering insight and encouragement as the stars channel their inner Hollywood icons.
And as if that weren’t enough star power, the *Strictly* professional dancers will deliver a spectacular group number inspired by *Wicked*, set to the soaring duet *“As Long As You’re Mine.”*
With movie magic, musical theatre sparkle, and Cynthia Erivo’s unmistakable talent, this week’s *Strictly Come Dancing* is one not to miss. Grab your popcorn, because the ballroom is about to get a little bit wicked.
For Wicked fans who need even more Cynthia content in their lives, we’ve broken down the latest [*Wicked for Good* trailer](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/wicked-part-2-trailer), and speculated on [who could play Dorothy](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/who-is-playing-dorothy-in-wicked-part-2) in the upcoming film, ahead of its release date next month.