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The Greatest Dancer - Episode Guide

Season 1

Episode 1

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Jan 5, 2019

Episode 1

Alesha Dixon and Jordan Banjo host a dance talent show where dancers of any age and dance style compete to win £50,000 and a chance to perform on Strictly Come Dancing.

Episode 2

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Jan 12, 2019

Episode 2

The Greatest Dancer auditions continue, as dancers of any age and dance style compete to win £50,000 and a chance to perform on Strictly Come Dancing.

Episode 3

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Jan 19, 2019

Episode 3

Alesha Dixon and Jordan Banjo host a dance talent show where dancers of any age and dance style compete to win £50,000 and a chance to perform on Strictly Come Dancing. The callbacks are drawing closer, which will see the dance captains each choosing three acts to take through to the live challenge shows.

Episode 4

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Jan 26, 2019

Episode 4

As the auditions draw to a close, it is time for the callbacks, where the dance captains finally hold the power. They must each choose three acts to take through to the live challenge shows. The three superstar dance captains - Cheryl, Matthew Morrison and Oti Mabuse - have the tough job of whittling down the acts who the mirror opened for and deciding upon their final three to mentor in the next stage of the competition.

Episode 5

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Feb 2, 2019 (110 min)

Episode 5

After four weeks of tough auditions, the competition heats up as the final nine acts take to the stage for the live challenge shows.

Episode 6

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Feb 9, 2019 (95 min)

Episode 6

The competition continues as the remaining eight acts take to the stage for another of our live challenge shows.

Episode 7

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Feb 16, 2019 (75 min)

Episode 7

The dancers are set their last challenge which they must tackle with their Dance Captain to create an unforgettable performance. The power is in the hands of the viewers at home.

Episode 8

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Feb 23, 2019 (80 min)

Episode 8

Alesha Dixon and Jordan Banjo host the final of the dancing contest, with the last four performers competing for a chance to appear on Strictly Come Dancing.

Season 2

Episode 1

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Jan 4, 2020 (80 min)

Episode 1

Alesha Dixon and Jordan Banjo return to host the second series of the dancing contest, with performers from a variety of styles competing to impress the viewing public and win a chance to showcase their skills on Strictly Come Dancing. Tonight, the competition kicks off with the auditions, and the performers need to impress the studio audience for the chance to progress to the next round. In a new twist, one dance captain will be able to pick an act and take them straight through to the live shows.

Episode 2

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Jan 11, 2020

Episode 2

Which Dance Captain will get the chance to pick an act for their final three tonight? Cheryl picked last week, so it's between Todrick, Matthew and Oti tonight.

Tonight's auditions feature a troupe of contemporary performers dancing in blindfolds, Irish dancing with a twist, and a latin and ballroom real-life couple who leave Oti speechless.

Episode 3

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Jan 18, 2020

Episode 3

This week's auditions feature acts showing off all styles of dance, from ballet to Afrobeats, street to ballroom and contemporary to tap as they give the performances of their lives in the hope of opening the mirror. Expect dramatic auditions, outstanding talent and jaw dropping surprises.

Episode 4

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Jan 25, 2020 (75 min)

Episode 4

It's the final week of auditions, followed by the callbacks where the Dance Captains each pick two more contestants to complete the teams they will take through to next week's live show.

Episode 5

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Feb 1, 2020 (120 min)

Episode 5

The Greatest Dancer goes live for the very first time this series, as the final 12 acts dance on stage for the viewers' votes.

The Dance Captains begin the live shows with three acts each, as they hope to guide them all the way to the final, to become The Greatest Dancer, win £50,000 and perform on Strictly Come Dancing.

For their routines each act is given a specific challenge that they must include in their performance. This week's theme is Best of British, so the acts tackle routines representing everything from afternoon tea to Peaky Blinders.

Just as in the auditions, the live studio audience still vote if they like the performances or not, however it's all down to the viewers at home to decide who will dance again next week, as only their votes will determine which ten acts make it through, and which two acts are going straight home.

All this, plus the incredible street dance crew Diversity, including host Jordan Banjo, will be performing a unique routine.

Episode 6

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Feb 8, 2020 (105 min)

Episode 6

Alesha Dixon and Jordan Banjo host the dancing contest, featuring performers from a variety of styles, including ballet, jazz, street, ballroom, contemporary and disco. Tonight, the competition continues as the remaining 10 acts take to the stage, competing for a chance to showcase their skills on Strictly Come Dancing and take home the £50,000 prize.

Episode 7

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Feb 15, 2020 (100 min)

Episode 7

The Greatest Dancer spectacular live shows continue, as the eight remaining acts take on another live challenge show.

Episode 8

Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Feb 22, 2020 (85 min)

Episode 8

Alesha Dixon and Jordan Banjo host the dancing contest, featuring performers from a variety of styles, including ballet, jazz, street, ballroom, contemporary and disco. Tonight, the competition continues as the remaining seven acts take to the stage, competing for a chance to showcase their skills on Strictly Come Dancing and take home the £50,000 prize.

Episode 9

Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: Feb 29, 2020

Episode 9

It's the semi-final, with the six remaining acts all hoping to make it to next week's final, and for the first time the Dance Captains decide the challenges for their acts.

Episode 10

Episode: 2x10 | Airdate: Mar 7, 2020

Episode 10

It's the final, with the last four acts going head to head to become the Greatest Dancer. The finalists have to perform twice, including special duets with their Dance Captains.

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