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strictly come dance The series is back for its third live show – but one celebrity won’t be taking part in Movie Week.
Neighbour Star Stephen Dennis has been advised rest by doctors will not perform His planned waltz from “It Is You (I’ve Loved)” shrekShe and partner Dianne Buswell will automatically advance to the next stage of the competition.
Before tonight’s episode, Buswell, who’s strictly‘s first pregnant contestant, Denied claims that he is the real reason behind Dennis’ absence,
Last week, businessman and former apprentice Thomas Skinner became the candidate first star to die With his professional partner Amy Dowden from the 2025 series.
Skinner said he was disappointed to be out first, but He admitted that his dancing skills left much to be desired,
Tonight’s episode marks the return of “Movie Week” – a beloved program strictly Run, in which couples are seen performing to the film soundtrack. Vicky Pattison will dance the Charleston to “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody” with Kai Widdrington the great Gatsby,
alex kingston And Johannes Radebe taking a quick step to “Suddenly I See” the devil Wears PradaFrom YouTube star George Clark’s Couple’s Choice with partner Alexis War to Netflix’s smash hit “Soda Pop” k-pop demon hunter,
Meanwhile, Ross King, who is favorite to be eliminated this weekend, has put everything on the line with the Paso Doble. thunderbirds Theme tune.
Follow the latest updates below:
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Here is the leaderboard after week two, with Amber Davis and her pro partner Nikita Kuzmin in the top spot.
Annabel Nugent11 October 2025 14:40
What time is Strictly on tonight?
saturday episode strictly The broadcast will begin at 6.05pm on BBC One and end at 8.30pm.
Annabel Nugent11 October 2025 14:10
What did Thomas Skinner say about his Strictly Elimination?
East apprentice The star was the first to go through this year’s series, but he was eliminated in his stride.
Annabel Nugent11 October 2025 13:45
WATCH: Amber Davis recalls crying in rehearsal
Emotions run high as Amber Davis cries strictly Rehearse on your latest dance routine.
Amber Davies cries at Strictly rehearsal as she accuses partner Nikita of lying
Strictly Come Dancing star Amber Davies reveals her latest dance routine made her cry and accuses partner Nikita Kuzmin of lying about how easy it is. Appearing on It Takes Two on Friday (October 10), Amber admitted she was brought to “tears” in her rehearsal for the foxtrot ahead of Saturday’s live shows. The West End star and former Love Island contestant said: “He [Nikita] I was told the Samba was the hardest and that was wrong.” The professional dancer interjected: “Was lied to.” Amber admitted: “At the beginning of the week the foxtrot was impossible, there were tears.”
Annabel Nugent11 October 2025 13:15
Former Strictly finalist says show would be ‘boring’ without trained dancers
BBC bosses have come under scrutiny for casting celebrities with extensive dance experience. Recently some fans have taken issue with the inclusion of West End star Amber Davies.
in an interview with SunDebbie McGee – who took part in the series in 2017 – said: “I think what I would say is that the program would be very boring if everyone didn’t have any experience. So I think the BBC have been very clever in terms of how they’ve brought in different people.”
Annabel Nugent11 October 2025 12:55
Dianne Buswell responds to ‘cover-up’ claims
It’s just that: Dianne Buswell has slammed rumors that she’s the real reason Stephen Dennis won’t be performing this weekend.
“Just to clarify that a lot of people have been messaging me thinking it’s to cover up my not being able to dance?” she wrote on Instagram.
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Annabel Nugent11 October 2025 12:12
What is Cynthia Erivo’s history-making role on Strictly?
The 38-year-old, who received an Oscar nomination for her role in the musical fantasy Wickedwill be strictlyThe first guest consultant for Movie Week.
Emptient Previously appeared as a stand-in judge on the show in 2021, and will return in the new role on October 11.
Annabel Nugent11 October 2025 11:21
Alex Kingston opens up about her shock uterine cancer diagnosis
In an exclusive interview with IndependentThe strictly The star talks about her uterine cancer journey.
Annabel Nugent11 October 2025 10:54
Who’s Dancing What During Tonight’s Movie Week Episode?
Movie Week is a beloved event strictly The race, in which couples perform to famous tunes from iconic films from decades past.
Watch below for a glimpse of what you can expect tonight:
- La Voix and Aljaz Skojnec – Waltz to “Feed the Birds”. mary poppins
- Amber Davis and Nikita Kuzmin – “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” from American Smooth. sound of music
- Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola – “Dance the Night” from Samba. barbie
- “The Plaza of Execution” by Lewis Cope and Katya Jones – Paso Doble. mask of zorro
- Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdington – From the Charleston to “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody” the great Gatsby
- Harry Aikins-Aryte and Karen Hauer – From Salsa to “I Always Wanted a Brother” Mufasa: The Lion King
- Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe – “Suddenly I See” Quick Step the devil Wears Prada
- Ross King and Jovita Przystal – Paso Doble to “Thunderbirds Theme” thunderbirds
- George Clark and Alexis War – duet choice “Soda Pop”. kpop demon hunter
- Karen Carney and Carlos Gu – “She’s a Lady” from Cha Cha. miss Congeniality
- Chris Robshaw and Nadia Bychkova – From Paso Doble to “Sweet Child O’Mine” thor
- Balvinder Sopal and Julien Callan – From Foxtrot to “The Way You Look Tonight” swing time
- Jimmy Floyd-Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley – “No Time to Die” from Samba. James Bond
Annabel Nugent11 October 2025 10:28