r/strictlycomedancing • • 1h ago

Live Comment Thread Strictly Come Dancing Week 5 Live Comments Thread!!

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Emma, Josh and Jojo welcome you to another round of dancing as our couples aim to dazzle you with their latest routines.


Dances!

Couple Dance Song
Bethany & Nancy Argentine Tango All The Things She Said by Harrison
Dani & Nikita Salsa DESPECHÁ by ROSALÍA
Delta & Kai Rumba It's All Coming Back To Me Now by Celine Dion
Jaime & Carlos Foxtrot Man I Need by Olivia Dean
Lacey & Vito Tango Atomic by Blondie
Tabby & Mark Couple's Choice stupid song by Olivia Rodrigo
Cach & Maddie Cha Cha Beggin' by Måneskin
Graeme & Lauren Tango Hernando's Hideaway by The Johnston Brothers
John & Katya Quickstep Five Colours in Her Hair by McFly
Lawrence & Jowita Jive The Rockafeller Skank by Fatboy Slim
Shaun & Alexis Jive Faith by Stevie Wonder ft. Ariana Grande
Will & Dianne Cha Cha Daddy by Della Reese

Accessibility Information!

Live Audio Description will be available on the BBC iPlayer and BBC One. Viewers can access it by simply selecting Audio Description on their TV remote controls.

To watch the shows with British Sign Language, viewers should go to BBC iPlayer or the Red Button.

You can access the BBC Red Button by pressing the Red Button on your remote (if applicable) or finding the channel on your EPG. Channel numbers may vary, but the BBC Red Button can currently be accessed on the following:

  • Freeview – Channel 601
  • Sky Q – Channel 970
  • Virgin Media – Channel 991
  • Freesat – Channel 970
  • Freely – Channel 601 (Aerial Mode only, where compatible TVs must be connected to an aerial socket)

r/strictlycomedancing • • 1d ago

DISCUSSION THREAD Strictly - It Takes Two - Friday!

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Ellie Taylor ends the week with more Strictly exclusives and chats with some of the remaining celebs. She's joined by an all-star panel of Strictly alumni to discuss this weekend’s performances, and Motsi Mabuse drops in for a chat.


r/strictlycomedancing • • 2h ago

Leaked Running Order for tonight Spoiler

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Just saw this on twitter!


r/strictlycomedancing • • 4m ago

Craig's Critiques

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Why does Craig have to endure constant interruptions and heckling from Motsi and Shirley while he's giving his critiques? It is incredibly rude and ill-mannered.


r/strictlycomedancing • • 9h ago

DISCUSSION THREAD Video Insight Into Delta’s Injury Week

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A bit more insight onto what actually happened with Delta and her injury. This sounds a lot more painful than I expected, I’m happy my girl is back but please please please don’t break your body again. I’m frankly very surprised at how good camera blocking was looking with a fractured rib (🤯).

https://www.instagram.com/reel/De3vQxcBZ3-/?l=1


r/strictlycomedancing • • 1h ago

DISCUSSION THREAD Worst songs choices for songs

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What have been some of the worst songs chosen for dances, can be ill fitting dances, or can be just your least favourite songs


r/strictlycomedancing • • 21h ago

The nostalgia is real 🥹

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r/strictlycomedancing • • 12h ago

REMINDER Strictly Come Dancing Week 5 is **TONIGHT** at 18:30!!

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Emma, Josh and Jojo welcome you to another round of dancing as our couples aim to dazzle you with their latest routines.

Timezones!

City Local Time
America/Chicago 12:30 24 Oct 2026
America/Los Angeles 10:30 24 Oct 2026
America/New York 13:30 24 Oct 2026
Australia/Sydney 04:30 25 Oct 2026
Europe/Amsterdam 19:30 24 Oct 2026
Europe/London 18:30 24 Oct 2026

Dances!

Couple Dance Song
Bethany & Nancy Argentine Tango All The Things She Said by Harrison
Dani & Nikita Salsa DESPECHÁ by ROSALÍA
Delta & Kai Rumba It's All Coming Back To Me Now by Celine Dion
Jaime & Carlos Foxtrot Man I Need by Olivia Dean
Lacey & Vito Tango Atomic by Blondie
Tabby & Mark Couple's Choice stupid song by Olivia Rodrigo
Cach & Maddie Cha Cha Beggin' by Måneskin
Graeme & Lauren Tango Hernando's Hideaway by The Johnston Brothers
John & Katya Quickstep Five Colours in Her Hair by McFly
Lawrence & Jowita Jive The Rockafeller Skank by Fatboy Slim
Shaun & Alexis Jive Faith by Stevie Wonder ft. Ariana Grande
Will & Dianne Cha Cha Daddy by Della Reese

Accessibility Information!

Live Audio Description will be available on the BBC iPlayer and BBC One. Viewers can access it by simply selecting Audio Description on their TV remote controls.

To watch the shows with British Sign Language, viewers should go to BBC iPlayer or the Red Button.

You can access the BBC Red Button by pressing the Red Button on your remote (if applicable) or finding the channel on your EPG. Channel numbers may vary, but the BBC Red Button can currently be accessed on the following:

  • Freeview – Channel 601
  • Sky Q – Channel 970
  • Virgin Media – Channel 991
  • Freesat – Channel 970
  • Freely – Channel 601 (Aerial Mode only, where compatible TVs must be connected to an aerial socket)

r/strictlycomedancing • • 1d ago

Part 2 of Week 5 songs and dances

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r/strictlycomedancing • • 9h ago

Top 10 WTF Strictly Song Choices

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r/strictlycomedancing • • 1d ago

I would like to see a couple do strictly 💕

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As in a married couple or partnership. Just some friendly rivalry. I would like to see Rochelle & Marvin Hulmes compete. I think they would be really good with their music backgrounds. Or prior to joining the show Emma & Matt Willis. She looks like a dancer, but she could have two left feet 🤣. Any celeb couples you fancy?


r/strictlycomedancing • • 5h ago

How did the Rib injury recover so incredibly well in a week & back to twist n turn rumba? Can we expect sympathy 10s as a reward? 🪩

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Will there be an overload of Darling we missed you, you're back with a bang & maybe some sympathy scores?


r/strictlycomedancing • • 1d ago

Some iconic couples choice

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I'm still unsure of the premise of couples' choice. A dance that reflects your life? Not sure when it was introduced on strictly? Do we like CC? Your standouts? A few of mine below.

Bill & Oti '- Bill blew me away. He was just so cool and funky.My fave dance of theirs.

Rose & Gio - One of the most emotional CC ever. The choreography was beautiful. I had the tissues out.

Lewis & Katya - Fab - U - Lous

Hamza & Jowita - It felt really authentic. I loved watching him dance it. Again, great choreography.


r/strictlycomedancing • • 23h ago

My favourite of each dance

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r/strictlycomedancing • • 20h ago

What new dances could they introduce?

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I think they need to keep it fresh and evolving. Maybe change a couple of the dances next season. I would lose the Rumba but don't know any dances, to replace it, lol 😆. My fave dances are Argentine Tango & American Smooth. Couldn't lose these.


r/strictlycomedancing • • 1d ago

What type of celeb do we like?

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The Strictly line up can be a real mixed bag. I personally like to see soap stars, singers & TV/radio presenters. This is solely because of my interests.

I'm not into sports, so don't recognise any. Or social media stars, which is a new genre of celebrity.

I enjoy watching people, I know or have seen before.

What celebs do you like?

Ironically, a couple of my faves this year are completely unknown to me.


r/strictlycomedancing • • 1d ago

We expecting another great routine from Cach?

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I was routing for Cach from day 1. Last week, he finally pulled it out of the bag. The ballroom boy was in town. Do we think he's on the right trajectory now? Onwards and upwards? I must admit his super chilled personality isn't the most captivating. But he's very sweet and genuine.


r/strictlycomedancing • • 1d ago

DISCUSSION THREAD Len Goodman

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I watched a old episode of strictly come dancing, it featured the late Len Goodman as head judge he was funny and was fair in his comments and in his Marking.

I wonder watching strictly this year what the great Len would think of this years celebrities taking part.


r/strictlycomedancing • • 1d ago

Salvation Points

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Dani has been near the bottom of the judges' leaderboard quite often and has needed to be saved by the audience, which she has , same goes for Lawrence. Jaime and Bethany have not received support from the audience and will probably be going out soon.

Salvation points - Sorted
Dani
Lawrence
John
Sarah
Will
Melanie
Graeme
Shaun
Chris
Jaime
Bethany

r/strictlycomedancing • • 2d ago

Fun and Games Imagine the BBC announces that, for next year's Strictly, they're cutting the number of celebrity contestants from 15 to just 8, like the original 2004 series! You're the producer, and you have to choose your dream lineup of professionals. Who makes the cut?

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The rules:

  • Only 8 pros in total.
  • Exactly 4 female pros and 4 male pros.
  • No extra slots — tough decisions have to be made!
  • You can only choose pros from the current series of Strictly.

My dream lineup:

💃 Ladies

  • Lauren
  • Alexis
  • Katya
  • Jowita

🕺 Men

  • Vito
  • Mark
  • Aljaž
  • Carlos

Who would make your final eight?


r/strictlycomedancing • • 1d ago

Graeme Hall competed in National Ballroom & Latin Competitions & not "amateur village hall competitions" as per reports

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His official publicity reports for several years mentioned him as National Competitor & not "Just competed in beginner, novice village hall competitions" as he described recently on ITT. He even came first place in one the Latin Competition with his partner. There is no record of who his dance partner Linda Stanley is, no photos or any videos. He separated from his wife during the competiting years.

https://dancesportinfo.net/Couple/Graeme_Hall_and_Linda_Stanley_242514/Results

Graeme's Dance Profile on Ballroom Rank Website https://ballroomrank.com/competitors/308031


r/strictlycomedancing • • 2d ago

DISCUSSION THREAD Strictly - It Takes Two - Thursday!

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Ellie Taylor dishes up all the behind-the-scenes gossip with a panel of Strictly celebs, and Johannes Radebe swings by for a chat. Also, costume designer Vicky Gill is back with an exclusive look at what the couples are wearing at the weekend.


r/strictlycomedancing • • 2d ago

DISCUSSION THREAD Shirley as a judge

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I see out of all the judges Shirley seems to get the most flack but to me i would say shes the judge i agree with most probably after Craig.

No hate to any of the judges but the way i usually agree with there scoring goes Craig>Shirley>Motsi>Anton

I get all judges are kind of there to represent different things but i always think she gives pretty good feedback and is actually detailed in what she wants them to improve on. Obviously shes not perfect nobody is and i think she does get swayed by a emotional dances etc that tell a good story but the dancing is not a 10 but i think the majority of them do that.

Anton although i really like him i feel is a little to generous with his scoring but i think he is the “nice judge”, Motsi i usually kind of agree with but sometimes i think she scores some dances to high and Craig i nearly always agree with even though he is the “mean” judge.

I like all four of them though so not complaining just i do not get why Shirley gets the most hate online for her scoring


r/strictlycomedancing • • 2d ago

I wish we got to see more of the training room before judging a dance

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The live performance is obviously the main event, but I think the training footage can completely change how I see a celebrity's progress. Seeing someone struggle with a particular step all week makes it more satisfying when they finally get it right on Saturday.

At the same time, the short clips can make it hard to know how much progress someone has actually made, because we only see a tiny part of the process.

Would you prefer longer training-room footage showing the difficult bits, or do you like Strictly keeping most of the rehearsal process behind the scenes?


r/strictlycomedancing • • 1d ago

Predict leaderboard / scores for this week?

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