Darren Bennett
Introduction
Darren joined Strictly in series two and made a splash with Jill Halfpenny (and THAT jive) to become champion in his first year.
Darren specialises in partnering Eastenders stars, but also partnered Spice Girl Emma Bunton to the semi-final of series four.
He is dancing with actress and Loose Women presenter Lynda Bellingham this year.
His professional partner (and wife!) is Lilia Kopylova.
Strictly Come Dancing partners
Series two: Jill Halfpenny (winners)
Series three: Gloria Hunniford
Series four: Emma Bunton (semi-finalists)
Series five: Letitia Dean
Series six: Jessie Wallace
Series seven: Lynda Bellingham
Events
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Strictly stats
These statistics are for the regular competition and don’t include Christmas, Sport Relief or Children in Need specials.
Darren Bennett’s Strictly statistics
Highest ballroom score: 37 (waltz with Emma Bunton)
Highest Latin score: 40 (jive with Jill Halfpenny)
Average score: 30.85 (ranking 5th of 25 professionals)
Number of tens awarded: 8
Number of dances: 40
Number of series: 5
With thanks to Quizmike, Strictly’s resident Statto!
Video
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