The glitterball trophy dream is over for actor Lewis Cope, who became the latest celebrity to be voted off BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing. His exit, confirmed on Sunday, 7 December 2025, sets the stage for a high-stakes semi-final next weekend.
The Final Dance-Off
Following the public vote, Cope and his professional partner Katya Jones found themselves in the dreaded bottom two. They faced reality TV personality Amber Davies and her partner Nikita Kuzmin, who had impressed the judges just hours before. Davies and Kuzmin had topped the leaderboard on Saturday night with a show-stopping Charleston that earned them a perfect score of 40.
When the music stopped, the judging panel had a clear decision. They unanimously chose to save Davies and Kuzmin, sending the 30-year-old actor home from the competition.
Cope's Heartfelt Farewell
Speaking after the result, Lewis Cope was gracious in defeat. He expressed immense gratitude for his time on the hit BBC show, describing the experience as "more than I could have ever wished for." He reserved special praise for his dance partner, Katya Jones, calling her a wonderful friend and an exceptional teacher who guided him through the intense process.
Who Made the Semi-Finals?
The elimination confirms the four couples who will battle it out for a place in the grand final. The Strictly Come Dancing semi-finalists are:
- Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin
- Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon
- George Clarke and Alexis Warr
- Karen Carney and Carlos Gu
With just one week to go before the final, the competition is now fiercer than ever. Each couple will need to deliver flawless performances across multiple dances to secure the public's vote and the judges' approval.
The upcoming semi-final promises to be a spectacular showcase of talent, as the remaining celebrities push their limits in a last-ditch effort to win the nation's hearts and the coveted glitterball trophy.
