Strictly Come Dancing fans are divided after the latest elimination result reportedly leaked online hours before the episode is due to air. The news has sparked a mixed response from viewers, with some questioning the judges’ decisions and branding the outcome “laughable”. Others appeared more accepting of the result, despite the popularity of the pairings involved.
Leaderboard highs and lows
Saturday night’s leaderboard saw Australian singer Delta Goodrem and her dance partner Kai Widdrington claim the top spot with an impressive 33 points. Hot on their heels were Tabby Stoecker and Mark Karmalita, alongside Cach Mercer and Maddie Ingoldsby, with both couples earning 31 points from the judges.
At the opposite end of the leaderboard, former footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips and professional partner Alexis Warr found themselves struggling after receiving just 15 points. Melanie Walters and Aljaž Škorjanec were also among the couples near the bottom, scoring 17 points, as did Dame Sarah Storey and Julian Caillon.
Presenter under scrutiny
Despite the competition heating up, the celebrities were not the only ones attracting attention during the latest instalment. Presenter Josh Widdicombe found himself under scrutiny after an awkward moment involving head judge Craig Revel Horwood.
Following Dani Dyer’s performance, Josh appeared to make a series of unusual hand gestures while Craig was giving his feedback. The judge was seemingly left puzzled by the presenter’s movements and interrupted to ask: “What are you doing Josh? What is that?”
The exchange quickly caught the attention of viewers watching at home, with some taking to X to share their reactions. One viewer wrote: “Even Craig has had enough of Josh.”
Mixed reactions to reported elimination
Meanwhile, Strictly fans continued to debate the reported elimination, with reactions split over the outcome. While some viewers expressed disbelief at the decision, others appeared to take a more measured view of the results.
With the competition continuing to gather momentum, the latest departure is likely to fuel further discussion among fans as the remaining couples battle to stay in the running for the Glitterball Trophy.
