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Fans may be excited for Ncuti Gatwa<\/a> to front the next era of Doctor Who, but a new candidate to lead the show sometime in the future just emerged on Strictly Come Dancing.<\/p>\n The long-running competition aired a special episode this weekend celebrating the 100th anniversary of the BBC, which saw DJ Tyler West<\/a> dancing to the Doctor Who<\/a> theme music with partner Dianne Buswell.<\/p>\n The sci-fi inspired Tango, which saw Buswell dressed as a Weeping Angel, went down well with judges, who gave the couple an impressive total of 32\/40 (from eights across the board).<\/p>\n Strictly co-host Tess Daly was particularly won over, saying as West and Buswell departed the dance floor: \u201cI think we\u2019ve found our new Doctor Who\u201d.<\/p> In response, West laughed and said: \u201cI wouldn\u2019t go that far, Tess!\u201d<\/p>\n In the pre-dance VT, West said: \u201cTo approach the character of The Doctor, it\u2019s just embracing what Doctor Who really is. It\u2019s to just come through and be like \u2018Listen, don\u2019t worry. Don\u2019t blink, I know how to save the day\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n The radio and television presenter could then be seen entering the TARDIS, which disappeared in typical fashion before re-materialising in the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom.<\/p>\n Backstage, he divulged that he\u2019d flown to Mauritius earlier in the week for his brother\u2019s wedding, but had only been able to stay for a couple of hours.<\/p>\n This week, Strictly Come Dancing<\/a> is commemorating the centenary of the BBC by having contestants perform dance routines to the broadcaster\u2019s famous theme tunes or to otherwise celebrate its valued services.<\/p>\n It presents as unusual challenge for the Strictly professionals<\/a>, who have choreographed dances to the title tracks of Line of Duty<\/a>, Casualty and EastEnders,\u00a0among others.<\/p>\n The competition this year remains wide open, although a few celebrities have come out of the starting gates particularly strong, including Molly Rainford<\/a>, Fleur East<\/a> and Will Mellor<\/a>.<\/p>\n Strictly Come Dancing airs on BBC One on Saturdays and Sundays.<\/strong><\/p>\n Visit our dedicated\u00a0Entertainment<\/a>\u00a0page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers.\u00a0<\/strong>If you\u2019re looking for more to watch, check out our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a> and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31. For more\u00a0from<\/span>\u00a0the biggest stars in TV, listen to the<\/span>\u00a0Radio Times\u00a0View<\/span>\u00a0From<\/span>\u00a0My<\/span>\u00a0Sofa<\/span>\u00a0podcast<\/a>.<\/span><\/b><\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n By David Craig Published: Saturday, 22 October 2022 at 12:00 am Fans may be excited for Ncuti Gatwa to front the next era of Doctor Who, but a new candidate to lead the show sometime in the future just emerged on Strictly Come Dancing. 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