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Strictly 2025 leaderboard: Scores from week five of BBC series

What judges thought of the ‘Icons Week’ performances

The Independent UK

Strictly: Ola Jordan brands Tom Skinner’s salsa the ‘worst’ she’s ever seen after exit

The former Apprentice star’s upbeat salsa failed to win over the judges or the public and former Strictly pro Ola Jordan was not surprised

Evening Standard

Strictly 2025 leaderboard: Scores from week four of BBC series

What judges thought of this week’s performances

The Independent UK

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Strictly Come Dancing’s launch show sees ‘sensational’ footballer Karen Carney top leaderboard

Actor Lewis Cope and Dani Dyer’s replacement Amber Davies also stormed the rankings – while presenter Ross King came dead last

The Independent UK

Karen Carney becomes first footballer to top Strictly leaderboard for 18 years

The 38-year-old and her professional partner Carlos Gu scored 31 for their jive to Blondie’s One Way Or Another.

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing announces shocking vote twist that ‘will change everything’

Head judge Shirley Ballas has long criticised a particular element of the show’s voting system – and it will be axed this series

The Independent UK

Thomas Skinner’s Strictly debut dubbed ‘worst ever’ by baffled fans

‘That was the unsexiest paso doble I’ve ever seen,’ tweeted one audience member, amid controversy that has engulfed the ‘Apprentice’ star

The Independent UK

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Harry Aikines-Aryeetey moved to tears during first Strictly live show of 2025

Aikines-Aryeetey said he had been dreaming of the dance having suffered an injury last year.

Evening Standard

Strictly’s Harry Aikines-Aryeetey praised by fans after fighting back tears on dancefloor

The former Team GB sprinter also performed a controversial push-up during his dance debut

The Independent UK

Strictly’s Harry Aikines-Aryeetey fights back tears reflecting on injury setback

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Harry Aikines-Aryeetey fought back tears as he reflected on how far he'd come after suffering an injury.

The Independent UK

Strictly’s Vicky Pattison on why she usually avoids the dance floor

The reality TV star said that when it comes to dancing, she’s an ‘absolute novice’

The Independent UK

Amy Dowden and Thomas Skinner among Strictly pairings announced for 2025

The celebrities, along with their respective dance partners, will begin performing paired dances from next weekend.

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing 2025 couples – full list of celebrities and their partners

Meet the cast of 2025, from Alex Kingston to Lewis Cope – and their professional partners

The Independent UK

How to watch Strictly Come Dancing 2025 online – free stream season 23 live shows and results

More celebrities take to the dance floor as the ballroom competition returns. Here's how to watch Strictly Come Dancing 2025 online from anywhere.

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How To Watch Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Online For Free From Anywhere

The battle for the Glitterball Trophy starts here! Our guide explains how to watch Strictly Come Dancing 2025 streams online and free from anywhere in the world.

Tom’s Guide

How to watch 'Strictly Come Dancing' 2025 online and for *FREE* – stream the sequin-fest from anywhere

Fifteen new celebs get a chance to light up Saturday nights. Here's how to watch "Strictly Come Dancing" 2025 online and from anywhere in the world.

Evening Standard

Strictly celebrities describe their aches and pains ahead of series launch

The new hopefuls have told their social media followers they are having lots of fun despite their sore muscles as they practise for the hit dance show

The Independent UK

Harry Aikines-Aryeetey: The Gladiators star and Team GB sprinter hoping to race to victory on Strictly

Athlete has competed at two Olympics for GB and previously featured on a ‘Strictly’ christmas special

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Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestants: Full line-up revealed

The celebrities for this year’s series includes actors, reality TV stars and Olympians.

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing 2025: Who left last night and which celebs remain?

Strictly Come Dancing is back and a few celebrities have already left the building

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing announces Ru Paul’s Drag Race star La Voix as seventh contestant for 2025 series

Cast so far includes ‘EastEnders’ actor, a TikTok star and football legend

Evening Standard

Dani Dyer among three new Strictly Come Dancing contestants announced on The One Show

The new trio join in the BBC dance contest alongside Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, who was announced earlier on Monday

The Independent UK

Olympian to Gladiators star: First look at Strictly Come Dancing cast

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Evening Standard

Gladiators star is first celeb to join Strictly 2025 as two huge ex-Neighbours stars in talks for series

The first live Strictly Come Dancing episode will air on BBC One and iPlayer in September, running through to December

WhatToWatch

First celebrity for Strictly 2025 announced — but there's a wait to find out who else will be taking part

We now have our first official celebrity for Strictly 2025, but there is a bit of a wait to hear who else will be taking part

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