“Strictly Come Dancing: Semi-Finalists Revealed After Latest Elimination”
The competition in BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing 2025 has intensified, with the semi-finalists now revealed after the latest elimination. Four couples remain as they prepare for the upcoming semi-finals.
Semi-Finalists of Strictly Come Dancing 2025
During the most recent elimination, Lewis Cope and his partner Katya Jones were sent home. They were in the bottom two alongside Amber Davies and her partner Nikita Kuzmin.
Recent Performances and Elimination
Cope performed a salsa to “Dance At The Gym” from West Side Story. Meanwhile, Davies danced a Charleston to “Sit Down You’re Rockin’ The Boat” from Guys And Dolls. The judges’ decision to eliminate Cope came after his routine, despite a commendable effort over the show’s eleven weeks.
Cope expressed gratitude for his time in the competition, stating, “If someone would have said that I’d have done 11 weeks on the show at the beginning, I’d have been over the moon.” He praised Jones for her support and guidance throughout their journey.
Judges’ Scores and Current Standings
Davies and Kuzmin’s impressive performance earned them a perfect score. This placed them at the top of the leaderboard. The current semi-finalists include:
- Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin
- Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon
- George Clarke and Alexis Warr
- Karen Carney and Carlos Gu
Sopal and Caillon performed a Viennese Waltz to “Never Enough” from The Greatest Showman. Clarke dazzled with an Argentine tango to “The Point Of No Return” from The Phantom Of The Opera, while Carney and Gu entertained with a samba to “The Rhythm Of Life” from Sweet Charity.
Upcoming Semi-Final Details
The semi-finals are set for Saturday, 13 December. The broadcast will start at 18:35 GMT on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, followed by the results show at 19:45 GMT the next day. Each couple will perform two new routines. The event will feature special performances from Australian singer Kylie Minogue and the boyband Five, adding excitement to an already thrilling competition.
