Drag Queen La Voix Triumphs in Epic Gladiator Style Strictly Showdown
This year’s Strictly Come Dancing has seen unexpected twists, notably with the exit of Harry Aikines-Aryeetey. The former Olympic sprinter, recognized as Nitro from Gladiators, became the sixth celebrity voted off the popular show.
Highlights from Strictly Come Dancing
Aikines-Aryeetey faced his first dance-off alongside professional partner Karen Hauer. Unfortunately, they were eliminated as all four judges opted to save drag queen La Voix and her partner Aljaž Škorjanec.
Key Events
- The dance-off featured Aikines-Aryeetey and La Voix for the first time this season.
- Each judge chose to keep La Voix in the competition, resulting in Aikines-Aryeetey’s exit.
Week 7 Overview
Following Halloween Week, the atmosphere was noticeably subdued. Nevertheless, the competition provided one of the closest leaderboards in the show’s history, with only 10 points separating La Voix from reality TV star Vicky Pattison, who topped the scores this week.
La Voix performed a foxtrot, earning a score of 29. Aikines-Aryeetey’s samba secured only one point more, with actress Alex Kingston also gaining a score of 30 in this intense competition. Kingston has had an impressive run despite this round.
Impressive Performances
- Aikines-Aryeetey showcased charisma and energy throughout his time on the dance floor.
- Four contestants—Balvinder Sopal, Amber Davies, George Clarke, and Pattison—achieved their highest scores to date this week.
- Three others, including La Voix, had already reached new highs the previous week.
Judge Anton Du Beke remarked on the heightened competition level, stating, “That was a good dance for Harry, but the level has just gone up around him.” As a result, Hauer continues her quest for a Strictly Come Dancing title, remaining the longest-serving professional on the show.
Among the remaining competitors, nobody was more delighted with their scores than Pattison. She earned an impressive 39 for her tango with partner Kai Widdrington, demonstrating a remarkable turnaround in her performance.
As the competition progresses, fans can anticipate further surprises and standout performances during the upcoming weeks.
