Strictly 2025 Update Second Celebrity Eliminated from Competition

The competition of Strictly Come Dancing has intensified following the results from week three, marking the second celebrity eliminated from the show. The week featured performances inspired by classic and modern films, garnering mixed results among contestants.

Top Performers in Week Three

Lewis Cope and his partner Katya Jones emerged as the week’s stars. Their Paso Doble performance to “The Plaza of Execution” from *The Mask of Zorro* earned them an impressive score of 37. Following closely behind were Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin, who secured a score of 35 with their American Smooth to “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” from *The Sound of Music*.

Notable Scores

• Lewis Cope & Katya Jones: 37 (Paso Doble)
• Amber Davies & Nikita Kuzmin: 35 (American Smooth)
• Harry Aikines-Aryeetey & Karen Hauer: 32 (Salsa)

Dance-Off Situation

At the opposite end of the spectrum, Ross King and Jowita Przystał found themselves at the bottom of the leaderboard. Their Paso Doble to the *Thunderbirds Are Go* theme only managed a score of 19. They were joined in the dance-off by Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon, who received a score of 26 for their Foxtrot to “The Way You Look Tonight” from *Swing Time*.

Elimination Details

Following a tense dance-off, Ross King was the second celebrity to be eliminated from the competition. Judges Craig, Motsi, and Anton opted to save Balvinder, with head judge Shirley indicating she would have made the same decision if needed.

Emotional Farewells

An emotional Ross expressed his gratitude, stating, “I have loved every single minute of it. Thank you to all the supporters who have voted – they’ve been amazing.” He praised Jowita, describing her as a mentor and friend throughout the journey.

Jowita reciprocated the sentiment, thanking Ross for his dedication during the rehearsals and expressing hopes of maintaining a long-lasting connection.

What’s Next?

With Ross King’s departure, the competition continues as the remaining thirteen couples are set to return to the dancefloor. The next episode of Strictly Come Dancing will air on Saturday, October 18, at 6:30 PM.

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