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Strictly Come Dancing Shakes Up the Dance Floor with Unforgettable Performances
‘Strictly Come Dancing’ 2025: A Night of Daring Routines
Saturday evening marked the return of “Strictly Come Dancing” for its second live show of 2025. Hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, the iconic ballroom show saw judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, Motsi Mabuse, and Craig Revel Horwood assess a round of impressive routines before the series’ first elimination scheduled for Sunday.
Lewis Cope’s Viennese Waltz Garners Mixed Reviews
Former Emmerdale star Lewis Cope, along with professional dancer Katya Jones, delivered a Viennese Waltz set to “Lose Control” by Teddy Swims. Their performance earned sevens from judges Anton, Motsi, and Craig, while Shirley gave a six, culminating in a total score of 27 points. The panel suggested further “refinement,” with Shirley noting the routine was “too aggressive,” according to Emegypt.
George Clarke Impresses with Paso Doble
YouTuber George Clarke and partner Alexis Warr captivated the judges with their Paso Doble to “Game of Survival” by Ruelle. The duo received two eights from Shirley and Anton and two sevens from Craig and Motsi, bringing their score to an impressive 30 points. Craig commented on the performance’s strength but advised that Lewis Cope should “watch his back” as George is a strong contender.
Leaderboard Dynamics: Who’s Leading After Week Two?
At the culmination of the evening, George and Alexis secured third place on the scoreboard with a combined 54 points. Lewis and Katya were just ahead in second with 55 points, closely trailing Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin, who clinched first with 56 points.
The Dance-Off Returns with a New Twist
This weekend introduces the return of the feared dance-off, now with an intriguing twist: the role of the head judge will rotate weekly. A different panelist will deliver the final verdict if there’s a tie in the dance-off, adding new suspense to the competition.
The excitement continues as “Strictly Come Dancing” is available for streaming on BBC iPlayer. Stay tuned for more dazzling performances and shocking eliminations in the weeks to come.
