Brendan Cole
Ballroom dancer, choreographer, performer
Brendan Cole is a New Zealand professional ballroom dancer and choreographer, best known for his time on Strictly Come Dancing. Born in 1976, he was one of the original professional dancers on the show in 2004 and won the first series with Natasha Kaplinsky. His fiery personality and bold choreography made him a fan favorite, though he was often at odds with the judges. After leaving Strictly in 2018, he focused on live tours, theatre productions, and dance coaching. Cole has also appeared on reality shows like Dancing on Ice and remains an influential figure in competitive dance. More on Wikipedia.
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As a Professional
Brendan has been a professional dancer for 15 seasons.
| Season | Partner | Dances Danced | Weeks Active | Average Score | Season Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 (2004) | Natasha Kaplinsky | 12 | 8 | 8.25 | 1st |
| Season 2 (2004) | Sarah Manners | 5 | 5 | 6.7 | 6th |
| Season 3 (2005) | Fiona Phillips | 4 | 4 | 3.75 | 9th |
| Season 4 (2006) | Claire King | 7 | 8 | 6.21 | 6th |
| Season 5 (2007) | Kelly Brook | 7 | 8 | 8.25 | 6th |
| Season 6 (2008) | Lisa Snowdon | 17 | 14 | 8.7 | 3rd |
| Season 7 (2009) | Jo Wood | 6 | 6 | 4.71 | 11th |
| Season 8 (2010) | Michelle Williams | 7 | 7 | 6.57 | 9th |
| Season 9 (2011) | Lulu | 6 | 6 | 6.21 | 10th |
| Season 10 (2012) | Victoria Pendleton | 8 | 8 | 6.03 | 8th |
| Season 11 (2013) | Sophie Ellis-Bextor | 15 | 13 | 8.33 | 4th |
| Season 12 (2014) | Sunetra Sarker | 10 | 10 | 7.12 | 7th |
| Season 13 (2015) | Kirsty Gallacher | 6 | 6 | 5.42 | 11th |
| Season 14 (2016) | Anastacia | 6 | 6 | 6.63 | 10th |
| Season 15 (2017) | Charlotte Hawkins | 4 | 4 | 4.38 | 13th |
Scores Distribution
The number of times each score was recieved across all 120 dances they have danced.
Average Scores by Dance Type
The average score they recieved by the type of dance they have danced. This is an indicator of which dance this person was best at performing across all 120 dances they have danced.
| Dance Type | Average Score | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Showdance | 8.75 | 8 |
| Quickstep | 8.58 | 24 |
| Argentine tango | 8.38 | 8 |
| American Smooth | 8 | 25 |
| Viennese waltz | 8 | 32 |
| Foxtrot | 7.15 | 48 |
| Tango | 7.09 | 44 |
| Waltz | 6.94 | 32 |
| Paso doble | 6.85 | 40 |
| Samba | 6.77 | 44 |
| Charleston | 6.63 | 8 |
| Rumba | 6.55 | 56 |
| Jive | 6.53 | 40 |
| Cha-cha-cha | 6.52 | 44 |
| Salsa | 5.54 | 24 |