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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Casey Cooper-Fisk

Surprise contestant tops Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard in week two

  • Former Love Island winner Amber Davies topped the Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard in week two, scoring 29 for her samba with partner Nikita Kuzmin, bringing her total to 56.
  • Davies replaced fellow Love Island winner Dani Dyer-Bowen, who was forced to withdraw from the competition after fracturing her ankle during rehearsals.
  • ITV reporter Ross King and professional Jowita Przystal, along with former Apprentice star Thomas Skinner and Amy Dowden, were among the lowest scorers, putting them at risk of elimination.
  • Judges praised Davies' "amazing body rhythm," with Craig Revel Horwood stating he "loved, loved, loved" her performance.
  • The first elimination of the series will be revealed during the results show on Sunday at 7.15pm, with Motsi Mabuse holding the casting vote.

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