Strictly Come Dancing professional Gorka Marquez is bringing "Barbie to the ballroom" as he will play Ken from the hit film Barbie in a professional performance during the results show on Sunday.
In the spirit of movie week, Gorka channelled Hollywood star Ryan Gosling in the I’m Just Ken music scene of the 2023 comedy, sporting a white fluffy jacket, a bare chest, black sunglasses and bandana with the classic blonde hairdo.
In a video posted to social media, the professional dancer, 33, is seen attempting to mime the lyrics to the song, surrounded by his fellow Strictly professionals playing different Ken dolls from the film.
The recognisable outfits include dancer Vito Coppola sporting the multi-coloured roller-skating kit, while Graziano Di Prima and Neil Jones were in sparkly disco outfits.
The official Strictly Instagram said: “Movie Week is right around the corner and we can’t get Kenough of it.
“This Sunday’s Results show sees our Pros bring Barbie to the Ballroom #Strictly.”
Commenting on the post, Marquez wrote: “When you don’t know the lyrics,” with laughing faces.
Professional dancer Amy Dowden, who is undergoing treatment for breast cancer, said: “This number is amazing! LOVE IT,” while Coppola wrote: “All of us pretending to know the lyrics.”
Similarly, Marquez’s celebrity partner Nikita Kanda said: “Omg looking exactly like Ken in the film,” while Dianne Buswell said she was “obsessed” with the outfits and video.
The boys aren't the only ones having all of the fun during Movie Week as Dianne Buswell gave a glimpse into the girls routine where she will be playing the role of Barbie.
One Strictly viewer commented: "Dianne being barbie is such a slay omg", while another said: "NO CUS DIANNE IS PERFECT FOR THE LEAD AND GORKA !!".
Movie Week on the BBC dance competition follows after Strictly said their first goodbyes of the series as TV legend Les Dennis was booted out of the competition.
Les, who is best known for presenting the quiz show Family Fortunes in the 90s and early 2000s, was the oldest male celebrity taking part this year, and struggled with the dance routines.
Les, who was partnered with Strictly pro Nancy Xu, was in the bottom two on Sunday, October 1, and danced off against Nikita Kanda and Gorka Márquez.
Nikita and Gorka were chosen by the judges Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke, and Shirley Ballas, sending Les on his way out.
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