Over at MSN TV today: I've reviewed the premiere of ITV's new five-week dancing competition STEPPING OUT, where six celebrities perform a variety of dances with their real-life partners. Hosted by Davina McCall with judges Mel B, Wayne Sleep & Jason Gardiner.
As if to fill the Strictly Come Dancing-shaped gap before its return later this month, new ITV series Stepping Out's been pushed on to the dance floor for a brief five-week run. It feels like ITV is hedging its bet by testing audience reception first in order to save money in case it's an embarrassing flop. It's interesting comparing Stepping Out and Strictly Come Dancing; clearly the creators think the BBC show has flaws and/or areas for improvement, hence this vehicle.
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