Ali Bastian and Brian Fortuna

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Brian Fortuna

Back for his second series, American Brian was born in Philadelphia where he was brought up on dance. From the age of four he danced at his mother's dance studio, Universal Dance Centre. Both of his parents held nationally-ranked titles in Ballroom and Latin. He began his competitive career at the age of just five years old and in 2001 he was a National Ballroom and Latin 10 Dance Finalist.

In his first series of Strictly Come Dancing Brian reached week eight with his partner singer Heather Small. This year, he says: "I want to dance with someone who is fun to work with, has a positive attitude, and is excited to learn the new dances."

Ali Bastian

Soap siren Ali is currently starring in Britain's longest-running police drama The Bill as PC Sally Armstrong, a policewoman passionate about policing, sometimes to the point of recklessness.

Ali previously appeared in Channel 4 teen drama Hollyoaks, playing the character of Becca Dean from 2001 to 2007. Becca's most controversial storyline in Hollyoaks saw her fired from her teaching job and sent to prison after having an affair with one of her students.

A fan of the show, Ali is most looking forward to the frocks: "I have watched Strictly Come Dancing for the last few years and have always wanted to take part. I know it's probably a girly cliché but I just can't wait to wear all the beautiful dresses; it'll be fantastic. The girly fantasy aside, it will of course be great to learn the new dances."

Scores

  • Week 13:
    American Smooth
    - 50
  • Week 12:
    Samba
    - 44
  • Week 12:
    Tango
    - 42
  • Week 13:
    Argentine Tango
    - 42
  • Week 8:
    Viennese Waltz
    - 40
  • Week 15:
    Viennese Waltz
    - 40
  • Week 6:
    American Smooth
    - 37
  • Week 11:
    Charleston
    - 37
  • Week 9:
    Cha Cha Cha
    - 35
  • Week 10:
    Foxtrot
    - 35
  • Week 7:
    Paso Doble
    - 33
  • Week 3:
    Quickstep
    - 32
  • Week 4:
    Salsa
    - 32
  • Week 1:
    Waltz
    - 30
  • Week 1:
    Rumba
    - 30
  • Week 5:
    Jive
    - 29

Music

  • Week 9
    Cha Cha Cha
    I Gotta Feeling:
  • Week 8
    Viennese Waltz
    Do Right Woman, Do Right Man:
  • Week 7
    Paso Doble
    El Gato Montes:
  • Week 6
    American Smooth
    A Foggy Day In London Town:
  • Week 5
    Jive
    Tutti Frutti:

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