Last night’s Strictly Come Dancing was nothing short of spectacular, with dazzling routines, sky-high scores, and a leaderboard shake-up that no one saw coming!
The biggest surprise of the evening came from TV personality Vicky Pattison, who left both the judges and viewers in awe with her fiery Tango. Scoring an incredible 39 points, Vicky shot straight to the top of the leaderboard — her best performance yet — narrowly edging out Amber Davies, while Lewis Cope and Karen Carney tied just behind in joint third.
But while the night delivered plenty of sparkle at the top, things were far more tense at the bottom. EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal’s emotional Couple’s Choice and La Voix’s Foxtrot couldn’t quite hit the same high notes with the judges, while Gladiators favourite Harry Aikines-Aryeetey struggled to samba his way to safety with 30 points.
When the viewers’ votes were combined with the judges’ scores, it was Harry and La Voix who found themselves in the dreaded dance-off. After one final dance for survival, the judges delivered a unanimous verdict — saving La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec, and sending Harry and Karen Hauer home.
Reflecting on his time on the show, Harry was full of gratitude and positivity:
“I just want to thank Karen — you’ve given me an opportunity to shine. I’m such a logical person, and trying to dance was completely new. This has been a dream come true, a celebration.”
He added:
“My daughter didn’t like seeing her dad sad, and I wanted to show her — and everyone — that there’s always a silver lining. This experience has been such a gift.”
As we head into the second half of the series, the competition is tighter than ever, with every couple now eyeing that glittering grand final.
Who’s your pick to lift the Glitterball Trophy? Let us know — because it’s only going to get tougher from here!
Don’t forget, you can see all the glitter and energy of the ballroom live when the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour twirls into Utilita Arena Sheffield early next year! Expect breathtaking routines, your favourite pros and celebs, and that unbeatable Strictly magic.
Tickets are on sale now!