The glitz and glamour of Strictly Come Dancing 2025 continues to captivate audiences, but the competition is heating up as the field of celebrities narrows. The iconic BBC dance show has already seen six couples bid a tearful farewell to the ballroom, dramatically trimming the cast as the remaining stars battle for the coveted Glitterball Trophy.
The Journey to Blackpool
As the competition enters its crucial eighth week, the remaining contestants are preparing for one more round of live performances before the highly anticipated Blackpool Week. The BBC has confirmed that the schedule continues to shift, with the next results show airing on Sunday, November 16. The excitement is palpable as the dancers edge closer to the legendary Blackpool Tower Ballroom.
Who Has Left Strictly Come Dancing?
Here is the complete list of the six celebrity-professional pairings who have been eliminated from series 23 so far, leaving their dancing dreams behind.
Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe
Alex Kingston, the award-winning actor famed for her role as Dr. River Song in Doctor Who, was the first to depart the competition. Her exit was met with her own characteristically dramatic reaction, quoted as saying, "Aaaaagghhh!!!!!!" She was partnered with the immensely popular professional dancer, Johannes Radebe.
Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon
Next to leave was Balvinder Sopal, the actor best known for portraying Suki Kaur Panesar in EastEnders. Speaking about her experience, Sopal revealed, "Being on Strictly is a dream that I held on to, with no proof that it would ever happen." Her journey on the show was alongside professional dancer Julian Caillon.
George Clarke and Alexis Warr
George Clarke, the British YouTuber and social media personality often known as George Clarkey, also had his time on the dance floor cut short. He entered the competition with a humorous and self-deprecating attitude, stating, "Honestly, I’ve got no idea what I’m doing but I’m excited to get stuck in... and potentially fall over a fair bit." He was partnered with Alexis Warr.
La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec
The final star in this list of exits is the vibrant performer La Voix, who previously competed on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. La Voix shared her unique perspective before the competition began, saying, "I've performed for royalty, RuPaul and Simon Cowell, but nothing fills me with more excitement (and quite a bit of terror) than the thought of dancing in front of millions on live Saturday night TV." Her professional partner was the beloved Aljaž Škorjanec.
What Comes Next for Strictly?
With six couples eliminated, the remaining contestants must now push through the final hurdle before the spectacle of Blackpool. The competition is fiercer than ever, and the leaderboard is constantly changing. The upcoming live show and the results on November 16th will determine which couples secure their place for a dance in the iconic Blackpool ballroom and which will see their Strictly journey come to an end.
