The Real Dirty Dancing

Australian TV series or program

Todd McKenney
Kym Johnson Herjavec

Country of originAustraliaOriginal languageEnglishNo. of seasons1No. of episodes4ProductionExecutive producers

Chris Culvenor
Paul Franklin
Sonya Wilkes
Sophia Mogford

Producers

Nick Contino
Josh King
Matt Lovkis
James Varty

Running time90 minutesProduction companyEureka ProductionsOriginal releaseNetworkSeven NetworkRelease30 September (2019-09-30) –
7 October 2019 (2019-10-07)

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]

Contestants

Hugh Sheridan
Jessica Rowe
Jamie Durie
Anne Edmonds
Stephanie Rice
Firass Dirani
Jude Bolton
Anna Heinrich

Episodes

No.	Title	Original air date	Australian viewers
1	"Episode 1"	30 September 2019 (2019-09-30)	635,000^[3]
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 (2019-10-01)	612,000^[4]
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 (2019-10-06)	574,000^[5]
4	"Episode 4"	6 October 2019 (2019-10-06)	612,000^[5]

American version

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]

British version

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]

References

^ "The Real Dirty Dancing: Promo | TV Tonight".
^ Knox, David (16 September 2019). "Airdate: The Real Dirty Dancing". TV Tonight. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
^ Knox, David (12 October 2019). "Timeshifted: Monday 30 September 2019". TV Tonight. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
^ Knox, David (12 October 2019). "Timeshifted: Tuesday 1 October 2019". TV Tonight. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
^ ^a ^b Knox, David (19 October 2019). "Timeshifted: Monday 7 October 2019". TV Tonight. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
^ White, Peter (19 January 2022). "'The Real Dirty Dancing': Fox Sets Premiere For Celebrity Dance Competition". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
^ "The Real Dirty Dancing to be hosted by Ashley Roberts and Keith Lemon | Channel 4".