For a special segment of It Takes Two, the pair appeared on screen together for the first time in seven years, as the company proudly welcomed back two of its renowned professional dancers.
Strictly Come Dancing has welcomed back two of its legendary professional dancers for a special segment on It Takes Two, where they look back on their history on the BBC show. Former couple and professional partners Flavia Cacace and Vincent Simone appeared on It Takes Two tonight, where they opened up about their time on the show.
Vincent and Flavia both joined Strictly in 2006 and stayed on the show for six years. They joined Strictly as both romantic and professional partners, however they eventually split in 2007. Vincent later married wife Susan Duddy in 2015 before divorcing three years later, while Flavia has been married to ex-contestant Jimi Mistry since 2013.
The former couple last appeared together on an episode of The Generation Game in 2018, and they recently reconciled on It Takes Two tonight. Vincent apologised to the audience, “Oh my goodness, I haven’t seen Flavia in a while.” It’ll be lovely to see her once more. It will be nice to catch up and reflect on the wonderful memories we had.
The pair looked back at their 2005 television performance, Strictly Dance Fever. They were hired by Strictly to choreograph an Argentine Tango piece that had never before been performed on the stage.
When Bruce first introduced us, Vincent said, “They are my favorite couple,” while Flavia said, “He used to say that about everyone, but I do believe it was his favorite dance.”
The duo continued performing together for nine years after splitting up with Strictly in 2012. Flavia last appeared on It Takes Two back in Choreography Corner in 2021, while Vincent later made a comeback as a choreographer for Argentine Tangos.
On the program, Vincent said, “Me and you left a legacy. Can you send me my dance shoes, Flavia asked?
Prior to winning with gymnast Louis Smith in 2012, Flavia placed second with Matt Di Angelo, whom she dated for three years. Vincent also placed second behind Dani Harmer and Rachel Stevens in the 2008 season, before ending his run on the show in fourth place.
Flavia is now married to Jimi Mistry, with the pair living on a seven-acre farm in Devon. They now sell fresh produce from their farm and run a bakery.
After moving to Lorraine, she said, “I just needed a break. I never retired.
When Vincent and I started touring, we would play seven or eight shows each week in each venue. “I toured for eight years. I stopped doing that eight years ago because I was exhausted.
On BBC Two and BBC iPlayer, Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two will air starting at 6 30pm tomorrow.
