{"id":208876,"date":"2025-10-18T13:07:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T13:07:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/208876\/"},"modified":"2025-10-18T13:07:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T13:07:15","slug":"strictly-come-dancing-live-lewis-cope-addresses-accusations-hes-professional-dancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/208876\/","title":{"rendered":"Strictly Come Dancing live: Lewis Cope addresses accusations he\u2019s professional dancer"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Cynthia Erivo appeared on last week\u2019s show<\/p>\n

Strictly viewers were treated to an appearace by Wicked star Cynthia Erivo in last week\u2019s episode.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

This led to a few awkward moments.<\/p>\n

Jacob Stolworthy18 October 2025 14:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>Catch up with last week\u2019s events<\/p>\n

Strictly Come Dancing brought plenty of drama in its annual Movie Week \u2013 and one star even managed the impressive feat of landing the first 10 of the series.<\/p>\n

Jacob Stolworthy18 October 2025 13:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>Last week\u2019s leaderboard<\/p>\n

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:<\/p>\n

Lewis Cope and Katya Jones \u2013 9 + 10 + 9 + 9 = 37<\/p>\n

Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin \u2013 8 + 9 + 9 + 9 = 35<\/p>\n

Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer \u2013 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 = 32<\/p>\n

George Clarke and Alexis Warr \u2013 6 + 8 + 9 + 8 = 31<\/p>\n

Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe \u2013 7 + 8 + 7 + 8 = 30<\/p>\n

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley \u2013 7 + 7 + 6 + 8 = 28<\/p>\n

La Voix and Alja\u017e \u0160korjanec \u2013 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 = 28<\/p>\n

Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon \u2013 7 + 7 + 6 + 6 =26<\/p>\n

Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola \u2013 6 + 7 +7 + 7 = 25<\/p>\n

Karen Carney and Carlos Gu \u2013 4 + 7 + 7 + 7 = 25<\/p>\n

Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington \u2013 5 + 7 + 6 + 7 = 25<\/p>\n

Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova \u2013 4 + 6 + 6 + 6 = 22<\/p>\n

Ross King and Jowita Przysta\u0142 \u2013 4 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 19<\/p>\n

Jacob Stolworthy18 October 2025 13:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>\u2018Strictly\u2019 fans lef furious after last week’s dance off<\/p>\n

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left in disbelief after Balvinder Sopal found herself in the dreaded dance off.<\/p>\n

On Sunday\u2019s results show (12 October), the EastEnders star received the least number of votes alongside entertainment reporter Ross King.<\/p>\n

While King became the second contestant to be eliminated from the 2025 series, viewers couldn\u2019t help but share their surprise at Sopal and her professional partner Julian Caillon\u2019s presence in the bottom two.<\/p>\n

Jacob Stolworthy18 October 2025 12:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>Vicky Pattison says she\u2019s \u2018overwhelmed\u2019 by \u2018Strictly\u2019 experience<\/p>\n

Reality television personality Vicky Pattison has described her experience on Strictly Come Dancing as \u201cintimidating and overwhelming\u201d.<\/p>\n

The star, who is paired with professional dancer Kai Widdrington, admitted that training for the BBC hit series has been a \u201cbaptism of fire\u201d,<\/p>\n

\u201cAll the pros are carved like angels, and I\u2019m there sweating away in my gym gear,\u201d she told Women\u2019s Health UK.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s both intimidating and overwhelming. But as you get older, you don\u2019t often get the opportunity to get out of your comfort zone. I like to prove I\u2019m capable.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jacob Stolworthy18 October 2025 12:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>Katya Jones finally has the partner she deserves<\/p>\n

The Strictly professional has had a run of bad luck and scandals on the show \u2013 it\u2019s about time she had a partner who could win.<\/p>\n

Jacob Stolworthy18 October 2025 11:14<\/p>\n

<\/a>Amy Dowden shares dark horse prediction for 2025 series<\/p>\n

Amy Dowden, the professional dancer who was partnered with Thomas Skinner, thinks Karen Carney has a fighting chance at winning this year\u2019s series.<\/p>\n

Speaking about potential winners, Dowden told The Independent: \u201cA footballer, who would have thought it? I love the way she\u2019s coming out there and she\u2019s selling these performances.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"CouldCould Karen Carney be this year\u2019s winner? (BBC )<\/p>\n

Jacob Stolworthy18 October 2025 10:45<\/p>\n

<\/a>Hollywood star will be on \u2018Strictly\u2019 next weekend<\/p>\n

Rachel Zegler is bringing her acclaimed West End performance to Strictly Come Dancing.<\/p>\n

The BBC has confirmed that the actor, who recently concluded her run in Andrew Lloyd Webber\u2019s Evita, will appear on the show next weekend for Icons Week.<\/p>\n

It will be the first time she has performed on UK television screens.<\/p>\n

Jacob Stolworthy18 October 2025 10:17<\/p>\n

<\/a>Thomas Skiner regrets saying yes to ‘Strictly’<\/p>\n

Reality TV star Thomas Skinner has revealed regret over taking part in Strictly Come Dancing.<\/p>\n

The former Apprentice contestant was the first celebrity to be eliminated from this year\u2019s edition of the BBC One dancing show, and Skinner has now admitted he \u201cnever fitted the bill\u201d.<\/p>\n

Jacob Stolworthy18 October 2025 10:15<\/p>\n

<\/a>Lewis Cope \u2018confused\u2019 by claims he\u2019s trained professional<\/p>\n

Emmerdale star Lewis Cope is addressing claims he\u2019s a professionally trained dancer after topping the leaderboard\u2013 and receiving the first 10 of the series.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s strange to hear that I\u2019m some kind of \u2018professional dancer\u2019. It\u2019s been so long since I danced, and I never trained professionally,\u201d the star told OK.<\/p>\n

The actor previously revealed it\u2019s been more than a decade since he last danced.<\/p>\n

\"LewisLewis Cope and professional partner Katya Jones (BBC)<\/p>\n

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