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The Real Dirty Dancing is an Australian talent show-themed television series that premiered on Seven Network on 30 September 2019.[1] The series follows eight celebrities who revisit key locations and moments from the movie Dirty Dancing and learn the iconic dance routines under the guidance of choreographers Todd McKenney and Kym Johnson.[2]
| The Real Dirty Dancing | |
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| Genre | Dancing Entertainment |
| Directed by | James Collins |
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| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 4 |
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| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Production company | Eureka Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | Seven Network |
| Release | 30 September – 7 October 2019 |
| No. | Title | Original air date | Australian viewers | |
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| 1 | "Episode 1" | 30 September 2019 | 635,000[3] | |
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Eight Aussie celebrities travel to the original Kellerman's Resort film location to undergo an immersive Dirty Dancing experience, recreating memorable movie moments and dance routines. | ||||
| 2 | "Episode 2" | 1 October 2019 | 612,000[4] | |
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As the celebrities continue their Dirty Dancing experience, it is time for the ladies to let their inhabitations go in a bid to be the ultimate 'Baby'. | ||||
| 3 | "Episode 3" | 6 October 2019 | 574,000[5] | |
| 4 | "Episode 4" | 6 October 2019 | 612,000[5] | |
On 19 January 2022, an American version was announced. It was hosted by Stephen "tWitch" Boss and produced by Eureka Productions and Lionsgate Television. It premiered on 1 February 2022 on Fox.[6]
On 25 August 2021, Channel 4 announced that the British version would be hosted by Leigh Francis (formerly from Channel 4's Bo' Selecta!, and appearing in character as Keith Lemon on The Real Dirty Dancing), Pussycat Dolls member Ashley Roberts, and Dreamboys choreographer Jordan Darrell. This version is produced by Fremantle's Thames production company and premiered in February 2022 on E4.[7]
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