Cynthia Erivo appeared on last week’s show
Strictly viewers were treated to an appearace by Wicked star Cynthia Erivo in last week’s episode.
It was revealed by presenter Tess Daly at the start of the episode that the Oscar-nominated actor had been guest mentoring the stars, but would not be offering scores after each performance.
This led to a few awkward moments.
Jacob Stolworthy18 October 2025 14:00
Catch up with last week’s events
Strictly Come Dancing brought plenty of drama in its annual Movie Week – and one star even managed the impressive feat of landing the first 10 of the series.
Jacob Stolworthy18 October 2025 13:30
Before week four fo the competition, catch up onn he marks and total scores from last weeks from judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke:
Lewis Cope and Katya Jones – 9 + 10 + 9 + 9 = 37
Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin – 8 + 9 + 9 + 9 = 35
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer – 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 = 32
George Clarke and Alexis Warr – 6 + 8 + 9 + 8 = 31
Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe – 7 + 8 + 7 + 8 = 30
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley – 7 + 7 + 6 + 8 = 28
La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec – 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 = 28
Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon – 7 + 7 + 6 + 6 =26
Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola – 6 + 7 +7 + 7 = 25
Karen Carney and Carlos Gu – 4 + 7 + 7 + 7 = 25
Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington – 5 + 7 + 6 + 7 = 25
Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova – 4 + 6 + 6 + 6 = 22
Ross King and Jowita Przystał – 4 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 19
Jacob Stolworthy18 October 2025 13:00
‘Strictly’ fans lef furious after last week’s dance off
Strictly Come Dancing fans were left in disbelief after Balvinder Sopal found herself in the dreaded dance off.
On Sunday’s results show (12 October), the EastEnders star received the least number of votes alongside entertainment reporter Ross King.
While King became the second contestant to be eliminated from the 2025 series, viewers couldn’t help but share their surprise at Sopal and her professional partner Julian Caillon’s presence in the bottom two.
Jacob Stolworthy18 October 2025 12:30
Vicky Pattison says she’s ‘overwhelmed’ by ‘Strictly’ experience
Reality television personality Vicky Pattison has described her experience on Strictly Come Dancing as “intimidating and overwhelming”.
The star, who is paired with professional dancer Kai Widdrington, admitted that training for the BBC hit series has been a “baptism of fire”,
“All the pros are carved like angels, and I’m there sweating away in my gym gear,” she told Women’s Health UK.
“It’s both intimidating and overwhelming. But as you get older, you don’t often get the opportunity to get out of your comfort zone. I like to prove I’m capable.”
Jacob Stolworthy18 October 2025 12:00
Katya Jones finally has the partner she deserves
The Strictly professional has had a run of bad luck and scandals on the show – it’s about time she had a partner who could win.
Jacob Stolworthy18 October 2025 11:14
Amy Dowden shares dark horse prediction for 2025 series
Amy Dowden, the professional dancer who was partnered with Thomas Skinner, thinks Karen Carney has a fighting chance at winning this year’s series.
Speaking about potential winners, Dowden told The Independent: “A footballer, who would have thought it? I love the way she’s coming out there and she’s selling these performances.”
Could Karen Carney be this year’s winner? (BBC )
Jacob Stolworthy18 October 2025 10:45
Hollywood star will be on ‘Strictly’ next weekend
Rachel Zegler is bringing her acclaimed West End performance to Strictly Come Dancing.
The BBC has confirmed that the actor, who recently concluded her run in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita, will appear on the show next weekend for Icons Week.
It will be the first time she has performed on UK television screens.
Jacob Stolworthy18 October 2025 10:17
Thomas Skiner regrets saying yes to ‘Strictly’
Reality TV star Thomas Skinner has revealed regret over taking part in Strictly Come Dancing.
The former Apprentice contestant was the first celebrity to be eliminated from this year’s edition of the BBC One dancing show, and Skinner has now admitted he “never fitted the bill”.
Jacob Stolworthy18 October 2025 10:15
Lewis Cope ‘confused’ by claims he’s trained professional
Emmerdale star Lewis Cope is addressing claims he’s a professionally trained dancer after topping the leaderboard– and receiving the first 10 of the series.
“It’s strange to hear that I’m some kind of ‘professional dancer’. It’s been so long since I danced, and I never trained professionally,” the star told OK.
The actor previously revealed it’s been more than a decade since he last danced.
Lewis Cope and professional partner Katya Jones (BBC)
Jacob Stolworthy18 October 2025 10:07