Last week’s Strictly Come Dancing result was certainly a shocker as Emmerdale’s Lewis Cope was booted out of the competition after facing West End star Amber Davies in the bottom two, despite both of them being at the top of the leaderboard.
Joining Amber in the bid to make it to the all-important final are EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal, who has set a record after surviving five dance-offs to make it this far, as well as Lioness Karen Carney, and social media star George Clarke, along with their professional partners. Much has been made of the surprising elimination, and at this point, it really could go either way.
This week will be an intense one as each couple will have to showcase two separate routines to impress judges Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke, Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas. Viewers will also be treated to performances from pop legend Kylie Minogue and 1990s legends Five, but it really is all to play for in the ballroom, so keep dancing!
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Balvinder’s emotional admission
Balvinder Sopal and her professional partner Julian Caillon opened the show this week with a Salsa, but the EastEnders star has set a record after making it through five dance-offs to be here. Emotionally reflecting on her time before taking to the stage she said: “I’ve come a real long way! The dance off is not the best place to be but for me, it means we get to just implement and try and enjoy it.” In response, her Australian partner said: “What a priviledge that we get to do this again, I was on the other side of the world wishing I could do this.”
Tess and Claudia wow with stunning outfits
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman left Strictly Come Dancing fans speechless with their look. The presenting duo, who are no strangers when it comes to dazzling fans, looked sensational as they posed together for the live semi-final. Read more here.
Tess Daly left ‘worried’ about future after Strictly exit
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman shocked the nation in October when they suddenly announced that this year’s edition of Strictly Come Dancing would be their last after 15 years as hosts. According to reports, mum of two Tess, who is married to radio presenter Vernon Kay, is “struggling to find work” after saying goodbye to the dancing TV show, unlike her co-host Claudia. Read more here.
Fans feeling ‘anxious’ before the show even starts
Fans of Strictly have admitted they are feeling “anxious” before the semi-final has even begun its live broadcast. One viewer, a fan of Lioness Karen Carney, wrote on Twitter: “Scared for kaz tonight,” and another wrote: “10 minutes to go. Very anxious… No matter what happens, all of my votes are backing Kaz. We need her in the final. To see two iconic routines again, and a Taylor Swift show dance. Come on Karen, you can do this!”
Amber Davies defended by co-star ahead of final
Much has been made of the fact that Amber Davies has a considerable amount of experince as West End star, but fellow actress Hannah Lowther has rushed to her defense ahead of the final. Read what she had to say here.
Fans issue plea for Balvinder
Even though she’s made it through five dance-offs, some fans have begged the public and judges to back EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal and make sure she gets through to the final. One said: “If Bal doesn’t get a 10 tonight, then something is seriously wrong with the judges. She’s deserved a 10 for so many weeks now – give her what’s rightfully hers!” Another said: “I’m team Balvinder and Julian. They’re in the semi-final, and what a journey they’ve had – probably one of the greatest in #Strictly history. We need Balvinder in that final for so many reasons: representation, growth, and showing people that you never give up the fight. VOTE!” A third joked: “Would be iconic if she got the BalWINder!”
Last week’s shock elimination
Last week certainly was a shocker as top dancer Lewis Cope was kicked out of the competition after a tense dance-off against Amber Davies. Reflecting on his journey, he shared with presenter Tess Daly: “It’s been more than I could have ever wished for!” Read more here.
Strictly fans in tears over sudden realisation
Fans have been left in tears as they suddenly reaslied that Lewis and Katya will not be appearing tonight. One wrote on X: “There will be a Lewis and Katya shaped hole in Strictly tonight [broke heart emoji] and another said: “first show without lewis and katya [cryign emojis]”
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