similar format to the main series, with each couple performing two routines which were marked by the judges, and the audience being invited to vote for their favourite. Series Six: Knocked out in the fourth week, dancing with EastEnders' Jessie Wallace. Won the 2008 Christmas Special with Jill Halfpenny, meaning they became two of the select few couples to win the Christmas Special twice. On the 2009 Strictly Come Dancing Tour Darren was re-united with his Series 2 partner and champion Jill Halfpenny. Series Seven: Knocked out in the fourth week, dancing with Actress and Loose Women presenter Lynda Bellingham Performances Other work Darren along with wife Lilia have been heavily involved in the "Essentially Dance" scheme, with the intention to give all children within the UK a chance to experience ballroom and Latin dance, the scheme is funded by the Aldridge Foundation and was officially launched on 22 June 2009. Darren joined the judging panel of the Lebanese edition of Dancing With The Stars for its first series in December 2012 and second series in November 2013 and third series in March 2015 and fourth series in November 2016. References External links 1977 births British ballroom dancers English male dancers Living people People from Sheffield Strictly Come Dancing winners