Strictly Come Dancing always brings the drama, but week seven of the 2025 series served up a spicy surprise! Just when we thought we knew what to expect, the leaderboard flipped on its head. Let's dive into the dazzling details, shall we?
This week's frontrunner was none other than Vicky Pattison, the former Geordie Shore star, and her partner, Kai Widdrington. Their tango to Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia" nearly earned them a perfect score, landing them at the top with a stunning 39 points. But here's where it gets interesting...
Hot on their heels was Love Island's Amber Davies, whose triumphant salsa to Sylvester's iconic disco track, "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)," earned her 38 points.
Here's the full leaderboard breakdown:
- Vicky & Kai – 39 (9, 10, 10, 10)
- Amber & Nikita – 38 (9, 10, 9, 10)
- Karen & Carlos – 35 (8, 10, 8, 9)
- Lewis & Katya – 35 (8, 9, 9, 9)
- Balvinder & Julian – 34 (7, 9, 9, 9)
- George & Alexis – 34 (8, 8, 9, 9)
- Alex & Johannes – 30 (7, 8, 7, 8)
- Harry & Karen – 30 (7, 8, 7, 8)
- La Voix & Aljaz – 29 (6, 8, 7, 8)
It was a night packed with a variety of dance styles! Besides the top two, Lewis Cope, who had the first perfect score of the series last week, danced a cha-cha-cha to "I Like It Like That" by Pete Rodriguez. Karen Carney continued her strong run with a Charleston to a remix of Diana Ross' "Upside Down" and Aretha Franklin's "Think." Alex Kingston brought a traditional paso doble to the floor with "Amparito Roca" by Jaime Teixidor, while La Voix performed a foxtrot to Cass Elliot's "Make Your Own Kind of Music."
For their Couple's Choice routines, Balvinder Sopal danced to Ed Sheeran's recent hit, "Sapphire," and George Clarke wowed with a Viennese waltz to Queen's "Somebody to Love." Closing out the night, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey from Gladiators performed a samba to the Gloria Estefan hit of the same name.
Now, let's talk about who might be in trouble. La Voix and Aljaz have been lingering near the bottom of the leaderboard for several weeks. Could their time be running out? Balvinder's high-scoring dance might save her from another dance-off, but with lower scores, Alex and Harry could be facing the bottom two for the first time. Alex generally seems to have a vocal fanbase, so the former Doctor Who star might just slip through.
And this is the part most people miss... Last week, the Halloween special was a hit, but sadly, model Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola had to say their goodbyes. They faced off against Balvinder and Julian, but the judges chose to save the EastEnders actress. Ellie, who danced a tango to Lady Gaga's viral hit "Abracadabra," reflected on her journey, expressing how much fun she had with Vito. Vito confirmed that their dance journey would continue beyond the competition.
What do you think of the leaderboard shake-up? Who were you surprised to see at the top, and who do you think is in danger of leaving the competition? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
