Strictly Come Dancing’s sexiest moments from raunchiest ever catsuit to racy routine that sparked Ofcom complaints

STRICTLY Come Dancing has had its fair share of sexy moments in its 22-year history. From a raunchy catsuit to a routine that led to the most Ofcom complaints ever, the BBC show is no stranger to racy moments. These instances have involved both celebrities and professionals – leaving a memorable impression in the process. Here is a look back at some of the sexiest moments of Strictly Come Dancing. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! Robbie’s crotch grab Robbie Savage left a memorable impression during his 2011 stint on Strictly Credit: BBC Former footballer Robbie Savage took part in series nine, which aired in 2011. Partnered with Ola Jordan, Robbie caused a stir while they performed a Paso doble to Michael Jackson’s song Bad. The star’s antics saw him leap onto the judges’ table and thrust his crotch towards judge Craig Revel Horwood. Viewers were unimpressed, with the BBC saying it had received 325 Ofcom complaints as a result – the most ever. A viewer wrote on social media at the time: “We thought that the use of ‘hip thrusts’ by Robbie Savage during his performance tonight was particularly vulgar, deplorable and completely unnecessary. “They were particularly suggestive especially to the younger audience and the action in front of Craig was very much out of order. Most read in TV “It is not necessary for him to hold his crotch in that way to give a good performance. We hope that this will not be repeated in future.” Gemma’s Sexy Showdance Gemma Atkinson left the judges raving with a racy showdance in the 2017 final Credit: BBC In the 2017 final Gemma Atkinson left judge Bruno Tonioli panting with delight over her ‘erotic, sultry and stunning’ showdance. “Where have you been hiding? You’re a blonde bombshell!” he whooped. Gemma began the racy showdance by straddling giant neon letters spelling her name before crawling and high-kicking her way along them. Head judge Shirley Ballas gave the actress and her partner Aljaz Skorjanec a roaring standing ovation after their routine to Christina Aguilera’s Show Me How You Burlesque. While fellow judge Darcey Bussell raved: “We’re seeing another side of you, the sassy Gemma, I absolutely loved the staging and choreography.” Sadly, it wasn’t enough to win them the glitterball as Joe McFadden was eventually crowned the winner. Shock Near-Kiss In the 2020 series, Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty and pro dancer Katya had a dangerously intimate clinch after performing a tango Credit: BBC Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty and professional dancer Katya Jones had a dangerously intimate clinch at the end of their tango in 2021. Adam held Katya tightly when the X-rated routine came to a close. Their faces were just inches apart as they stared deeply into each other’s eyes. Some viewers even thought they heard him tell her “I love you”, whilst other thought he said: “How did I do?” After the pair performed to the Fleetwood Mac hit Tango In The Night, there was a frenzy of online speculation over whether Adam ‘nearly kissed’ Katya as the music ended. One wrote: “Did Adam just go to kiss Katya and then remember they’re on TV?!” with another adding: “Did Adam and Katya almost kiss? He absolutely forgot where he was!” A third penned: “Losing my mind at Adam going in for a kiss and Katya having to remind him they’re on national television #Strictly.” Their did-they-didn’t they kiss sparked such a furore that Peaty’s then-girlfriend, Eiri Munro, took a break from social media after the embrace. Helen’s ‘revenge’ routine Viewers were full of praise for Helen Skelton’s feisty couple’s choice dance in 2022 Credit: BBC Fans were blown away by Helen Skelton’s feisty couple’s choice performance in 2022, which was immediately branded her revenge routine. Viewers hailed the dance as a major “middle finger” to her ex-husband, Richie Myler. After the former Blue Peter presenter and partner Gorka Marquez performed to the sassy Mein Herr, from the musical Cabaret, the audience leapt to their feet. At the time, Helen had recently announced that just several weeks after the birth of her third child, she had split from Richie. The rugby player was expecting a baby with Stephanie Thirkill, daughter of Leeds Rhinos president Andrew Thirkill. Alongside a picture of Princess Diana in her iconic revenge dress, one fan tweeted: “The parallels. Oozing confidence. Completely owning herself. HELEN!” Another said: “I think the nation just watched Helen Skelton say a huge f*** you to her ex-husband!” Racy Rumba Fans had plenty of praise for AJ Odudu and Kai Widdrington’s flirty choreography Credit: PA In 2021 AJ Odudu and Kai Widdrington dazzled on the dance floor – as fans branded their rumba the sexiest in the show’s history. At one point their Couple’s Choice routine to Janelle Monáe’s Make Me Feel saw AJ, 36, wrap her legs provocatively around Kai. Eagle-eyed viewers even saw Kai touch AJ’s bum. Earlier in the series, in Movie Week, the couple danced the American Smooth. Their faces were incredibly close together at the end of the dance, leaving viewers convinced they were about to kiss. Unsurprisingly, fans had a lot to say about the flirty choreography. Taking to social media, one gushed: “AJ & Kai were incredible! So f**king sexy it hurts. Should’ve been all 10s!!” Another exclaimed: “Oh my god that was the sexiest thing EVER AJ and Kai”. A third questioned if it was too sexy for the family show, writing: “That was a bit much for a family show. AJ is brilliant though.” Catsuit Corker Former Strictly pro Ola Jordan didn’t shy away from racy outfits – as seen here with this skin-tight catsuit Credit: BBC Sexy Ola was never one to shy away from a skimpy costume during her time on the show. In 2009, the Polish-born professional dancer was partnered with BBC sports journalist Chris Hollins. Millions of viewers’ jaws dropped when Ola wore a skin-tight red lace cut-out catsuit for their Halloween performance. The fan faves went on to lift the Glitterball trophy. Scott’s slashed shirts EastEnders hunk Scott Maslen left his female fans swooning with his slashed shirts Credit: Handout Hunky EastEnders star Scott’s slashed shirts won praise from his army of female fans. He took part in Strictly’s 2010 series, partnered by Australian ballroom dancer Natalie Lowe. For their sexy samba at Blackpool’s famous Tower Ballroom, the pair left little to the imagination. While Natalie sported a cut-out mini-dress, Scott quickly slipped out of his shirt to show off his buff body. Comment now