The ballroom was electric this weekend as Strictly Come Dancing returned for its second spectacular week, delivering unexpected twists and breathtaking performances that left both judges and viewers on the edge of their seats.
Davies Dazzles with Dreamy American Smooth
Former Love Island winner Amber Davies and her professional partner Nikita Kuzmin stole the show with a mesmerising American Smooth to 'This Woman's Work', earning an impressive 32 points and securing the top position on the leaderboard. The emotional performance received standing ovations and unanimous praise from the judging panel.
Close Competition at the Top
The competition remains fiercely contested with several celebrities hot on Davies' heels:
- Layton Williams and Nikita Demerdziev claimed second place with 31 points
- Nigel Harman and Katya Jones followed closely with 30 points
- Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola rounded out the top performers with 29 points
Danger Zone: The First Elimination Looms
As the tension mounts, two couples find themselves in precarious positions at the bottom of the scoreboard. Jody Cundy and Les Dennis both scored just 18 points, putting them at serious risk of being the first contestants eliminated from this year's competition.
The combination of judges' scores and public votes will ultimately determine which celebrity pair will hang up their dancing shoes in Sunday's results show, making this one of the most anticipated moments of the series so far.
Judges' Verdict: Rising Standards
Head judge Shirley Ballas commended the overall improvement from week one, noting that the celebrities had clearly taken on board the judges' feedback. However, she emphasised that the competition is only going to get tougher as the weeks progress.
With the leaderboard tightly packed in the middle and clear frontrunners emerging, Strictly Come Dancing promises even more drama, surprises, and spectacular dancing as the battle for the glitterball trophy continues.
