Strictly Come Dancing's Halloween Spooktacular saw a surprising elimination as actress Ellie Leach and her professional partner Vito Coppola were voted off, despite strong performances. The couple faced Balvinder Sopal in the dance-off, with judges saving Balvinder, leaving Ellie and Vito to exit the competition.
The episode featured Lewis Cope scoring the first perfect 40 of the series, while four couples were clustered at the bottom of the leaderboard. The dance-off was closely fought, but ultimately Ellie and Vito's journey ended, prompting an outpouring of support from fans and fellow contestants.
Viewers expressed shock and admiration for Ellie's grace in defeat, with many noting the 'curse of the weird rabbit costume' after Ellie performed in a bunny outfit. Vito's emotional speech after the dance-off moved audiences, while Craig Revel Horwood's direct decision-making was praised for avoiding unnecessary suspense.
The remaining nine couples now progress to week seven, marking the halfway point of the contest. The show continues next Saturday at 6.25pm on BBC1, with the results show airing on Remembrance Sunday.
