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Lilia Kopylova

Monday, 1 September 2008

Introduction

Lila KopylovaLilia joined Strictly in series two, and won it the following year with Darren Gough.

She also came second the following year when dancing with rugby player Matt Dawson.

Lilia’s partner for Strictly this year is former champion jump jockey Richard Dunwoody.

Her professional partner is husband Darren Bennett.

Strictly Come Dancing partners

Series two: Aled Jones

Series three: Darren Gough (winners)

Series four: Matt Dawson (runners-up)

Series five: Dom Littlewood

Series six: Don Warrington

Series seven: Richard Dunwoody

Series seven:

Events

Find out about Lilia’s upcoming events >>

Strictly stats

These statistics are for the regular competition and don’t include Christmas, Sport Relief or Children in Need specials.

Lilia Kopylova’s Strictly statistics

Highest ballroom score: 38 (waltz with Matt Dawson)
Highest Latin score: 36 (paso doble with Darren Gough)

Average score: 29.56 (ranking 9th of 25 professionals)
Number of tens awarded: 4

Number of dances: 45
Number of series: 4

With thanks to Quizmike, Strictly’s resident Statto!

Video of Lilia Kopylova, courtesy of YouTube

Lilia Kopylova’s & Don Warringtons’ appearances on Strictly Come Dancing series 6

Links

Go to Darren and Lilia’s website >>