Strictly Come Dancing's Musicals Week ended in a dramatic twist as actor Lewis Cope and his professional partner Katya Jones were eliminated, missing out on a place in the semi-final. The result was widely described as a shock by viewers, with many expressing disbelief that the couple, who had scored a perfect 40 earlier in the series, found themselves in the dance-off.
The episode featured the all-new Dance Relay and a special performance from the cast of Titanique, which drew mixed reactions from the audience. The professional dancers also delivered a routine to 'Cell Block Tango' from Chicago, though some viewers noted the lyrics had been sanitised for the family audience.
Throughout the evening, fans took to social media to share their thoughts. One viewer, DancingMom, said: 'Talk about a shocking results show. I have enjoyed Lewis and Katya’s partnership soooooo much. Wow. I absolutely did not see this coming.' Another, Vicc, added: 'Oh, Katya is in bits, isn’t she? Lewis: what is life without people? Oh he is lovely isn’t he?'
The remaining four couples will now compete in the semi-final, each performing two full routines in a bid to reach the grand final. The show airs next Saturday at 6.35pm on BBC1.
