The Real Dirty Dancing

The Real Dirty Dancing is an Australian talent show-themed television series that premiered on Seven Network on 30 September 2019.[1] The series follows eight celebrities who revisit key locations and moments from the movie Dirty Dancing and learn the iconic dance routines under the guidance of choreographers Todd McKenney and Kym Johnson.[2]

The Real Dirty Dancing
GenreDancing
Entertainment
Directed byJames Collins
Presented by
  • Todd McKenney
  • Kym Johnson Herjavec
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes4
Production
Executive producers
  • Chris Culvenor
  • Paul Franklin
  • Sonya Wilkes
  • Sophia Mogford
Producers
  • Nick Contino
  • Josh King
  • Matt Lovkis
  • James Varty
Running time90 minutes
Production companyEureka Productions
Release
Original networkSeven Network
Original release30 September (2019-09-30) –
7 October 2019 (2019-10-07)

Contestants

Episodes
No.TitleOriginal air dateAustralian viewers
1"Episode 1"30 September 2019 (2019-09-30)635,000[3]
Eight Aussie celebrities travel to the original Kellerman's Resort film location to undergo an immersive Dirty Dancing experience, recreating memorable movie moments and dance routines.
2"Episode 2"1 October 2019 (2019-10-01)612,000[4]
As the celebrities continue their Dirty Dancing experience, it is time for the ladies to let their inhabitations go in a bid to be the ultimate 'Baby'.
3"Episode 3"6 October 2019 (2019-10-06)574,000[5]
4"Episode 4"6 October 2019 (2019-10-06)612,000[5]

American version
Main article: The Real Dirty Dancing (American TV series)

On 19 January 2022, an American version was announced. It was hosted by Stephen "tWitch" Boss and produced by Eureka Productions and Lionsgate Television. It premiered on 1 February 2022 on Fox.[6]

British version

On 25 August 2021, Channel 4 announced that the British version would be hosted by Leigh Francis (formerly from Channel 4's Bo' Selecta!, and appearing in character as Keith Lemon on The Real Dirty Dancing), Pussycat Dolls member Ashley Roberts, and Dreamboys choreographer Jordan Darrell. This version is produced by Fremantle's Thames production company and premiered in February 2022 on E4.[7]

References
  1. "The Real Dirty Dancing: Promo | TV Tonight".
  2. Knox, David (16 September 2019). "Airdate: The Real Dirty Dancing". TV Tonight. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
  3. Knox, David (12 October 2019). "Timeshifted: Monday 30 September 2019". TV Tonight. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
  4. Knox, David (12 October 2019). "Timeshifted: Tuesday 1 October 2019". TV Tonight. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
  5. Knox, David (19 October 2019). "Timeshifted: Monday 7 October 2019". TV Tonight. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
  6. White, Peter (19 January 2022). "'The Real Dirty Dancing': Fox Sets Premiere For Celebrity Dance Competition". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  7. "The Real Dirty Dancing to be hosted by Ashley Roberts and Keith Lemon | Channel 4".
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