Article: Strictly Vince! EYES TO THE LEFT: The couple finish with a flourish FIRST LADY: She's gorgeous, admits Vince HE GETS MY VOTE: Alesha offers an approving smile FOLLOW THE LEADER: But Strictly star Alesha seems wary of Vince's quickstep PERFECT PARTNERS: Vince Cable steps out with Alesha Dixon. Inset: Top, his 1968 wedding to Olympia, who died of cancer, and, below, dance practice with his new love, Rachel.

Byline: Vince Cable

COMBINES the campest of celebrities with mating rituals from theThirties.

So who could have predicted the success of Strictly Come Dancing, a show thathas already high-kicked the youthful The X Factor off its perch and which, comethe grand final, will hold millions in its thrall? Well, without wanting tosound smug, there are a few people out there who might have had an inkling -including those of us who are not content with watching but want to learn todance like the stars.

I might have had an inkling - including those of us who are not content withwatching but want to learn to dance like the stars.

I will be glued to my sofa on Saturday ...

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