In the annual Tower Ballroom extravaganza, the injury withdrawal of La Voix meant no dance-off or elimination. She received a fond farewell, and former finalists returned to perform. The remaining six couples now progress to the 10th live show, back at Elstree Studios.
Next Saturday at 6.35pm on BBC1, the couples will tackle their usual routines plus the all-new Instant Dance challenge in a bid to make it through to Musicals Week. Fans expressed mixed feelings about the new challenge, with some predicting 'enjoyable hot mess' and others anticipating 'absolute carnage'.
Viewers shared their thoughts on the evening. One fan said of La Voix: 'Will miss them. They’ve been an absolute legend this year.' Another added: 'Not the best dancer obviously but she clearly got into it more and more, and she was hilarious.' The opening dance featuring returning finalists Jay, Layton, and Danny was praised, with one comment noting: 'Jay’s still got it big time! Layton still amazing. And Danny is magic.'
The show also sparked discussion about potential future presenters, with one viewer suggesting George might be 'pushed by the BBC as their next big thing'. Meanwhile, the fashion commentary drew mixed reactions, with one fan calling for less competitive remarks about outfits.
As the competition heads south, fans are eager to see who benefits from the sea air and who suffers a Blackpool hangover. The next episode promises choreographic chaos with the Instant Dance challenge, airing next Saturday on BBC1.
