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Amber Sunner

When does The Real Dirty Dancing start on E4 and what is the show about?

A new E4 show is set to hit our screens and it's all about celebs dancing in an eight-part series.

The show, titled after the famous movie Dirty Dancing, will see celebs channelling their inner dancers and engaging in firey dance moves, dangerous lifts and more.

The show will be co-hosted by Keith Lemon and Ashley Roberts, as they guide the celeb group through the routines.

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As contestants battle it out to be crowned the last Baby and Johnny, the characters in the original movie, they will take on the iconic dancing in the film.

The celebrity lineup is also impressive for the first series, indicating that the show may be a hit amongst watchers.

Talkin about the show, Kieth Lemon said: "We get [the celebs] to do a series of masterclasses too. They recreate some of the iconic scenes from the movie, like the log dance and holding the watermelon."

When does The Real Dirty Dancing start on E4?

The Real Dirty Dancing is set to air Monday 21 February on E4 at 9 pm The creative director, Jordan Darrell has credits such as Dreamboys.

As the show transports the 10 celebs back to the 60s, a lake lift will also be incorporated in the show which all of the celebs attempted.

What is the show about?

The show is expected to be movie-esque, as the celebs have the time of their lives.

The final is performed in front of Dirty Dancing fans and pushes the celebs to their dancing limits. As we see dangerous stunts and 'thrusting lessons' the celebrities grow into their skin and pull off amazing dances.

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