Strictly Come Dancing 2026 viewers have discovered the latest star to leave the BBC series through the weekly spoiler leak online, and the news has prompted a strong reaction from fans.
Long-time followers of the BBC dancing show know that while the cast films live on a Saturday night, the results show does not air until Sunday. Audience members are aware of who has left on Saturday evening and are expected to keep it to themselves. However, every week, someone leaks the exit online, allowing fans to find out before the scenes are broadcast.
Many viewers search for the axed celebrity's name on social media each Saturday evening, while sometimes the news is not shared until the early hours of Sunday morning. Now, the latest star to be eliminated has apparently been revealed, and fans have shared their thoughts online.
Fans React to the Latest Exit
As with every leak, the Mirror has chosen not to reveal the name of the star said to have left, nor the name of their professional dance partner. The outlet also will not disclose the name of the star said to have survived the dance-off. Reactions from viewers have been shared carefully to avoid spoiling the episode for those who do not want to know until it airs.
After learning which star had apparently left, many fans expressed sadness and shock. One fan commented on social media: "Really sad! I loved this partnership. They still had potential and were gradually improving every week." Another said: "Not surprised by this." A third wrote: "I'm shocked. But I'm gutted." A more critical fan added: "Right choice. They have no dance ability at all."
Delta Goodrem Sits Out Due to Injury
The news comes as one star was unable to perform this weekend due to injury. Delta Goodrem was forced to skip a week because of a painful rib injury, and it is expected she will return next week. Delta had to go to hospital for a check-up after the live show a week earlier and was then resting at home. She was advised not to perform to allow recovery.
Her professional dance partner, Kai Widdrington, has spoken about when Delta might perform again. Appearing on It Takes Two this week, he suggested Delta was planning an "iconic" comeback. When host Ellie Taylor asked which song and dance they were meant to have performed, Kai said: "We would have been dancing the Cha Cha Cha to Olivia Newton-John's 'Xanadu'."
Ellie suggested they perform it next week, to which Kai replied: "We feel like it might be cursed, so we might not!" Confirming their return, he added: "We're going to slow things down a little next week and ease back into it."
