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Strictly Come Dancing
Series 19
Release
Original networkBBC One
Original release18 September 2021 (2021-09-18) (Launch)
25 September 2021 (2021-09-25) –
present
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Strictly Come Dancing returned for its nineteenth series with a launch show on 18 September 2021 on BBC One, with the live shows beginning on 25 September.[1] Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman returned as hosts, whilst Rylan Clark-Neal returned to host Strictly: It Takes Two, alongside new presenter Janette Manrara, who replaced Zoe Ball following her departure from the show.[2][3]

In June 2021, the BBC announced that Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas and Motsi Mabuse would return to the judging panel. It was also announced that original professional Anton Du Beke, who served as a guest judge in the previous series, would replace Bruno Tonioli on the panel, who due to travel restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, did not return for the second year in a row.[4][5]

In July 2021, executive producer Sarah James said the show would return for a "full-length series", with fifteen celebrities, themed weeks, pre-recorded professional group dances, a Christmas special, but not a Blackpool Tower Ballroom special.[2] From this series, the contestants were no longer restricted to perform one of the "couple's choice" categories contemporary, theatre/jazz or street/commercial and could instead incorporate the routine however they wished.[6]

In September a row broke out over whether or not dancers should be vaccinated against COVID-19. Reports had suggested that three dancers had refused to be vaccinated, with one unnamed celebrity already having to self-isolate since the show's launch night had been filmed.[7]

Professional dancers

In March 2021, the BBC announced that all sixteen professional dancers from the eighteenth series would return in 2021.[8] However, in June, the BBC revealed that Janette Manrara and Anton Du Beke would not be reprising their dancing roles: Manrara was announced as a new co-host of It Takes Two, succeeding Zoe Ball, while Du Beke was revealed to be replacing Bruno Tonioli on the judging panel.[3][5]

In July 2021, the BBC announced that four new professional dancers would be joining the fourteen remaining returning pros. These are: six-time Italian Latin and Ballroom Champion Nikita Kuzmin, who was also a professional dancer on the German version of the show in 2020; reigning South African Latin Champion Cameron Lombard, who was also a finalist on South Africa's Got Talent in 2012; Polish Open Latin Champion Jowita Przystał, who won The Greatest Dancer in 2020; and World Junior Latin American Champion Kai Widdrington, who was also a Britain's Got Talent finalist in 2012 and former professional and two-time finalist on the Irish version of Dancing with the Stars.[9]

Graziano Di Prima received a celebrity partner for the first time since the sixteenth series whilst Nadiya Bychkova and Neil Jones received a celebrity partner for the first time since the seventeenth series. Nancy Xu received a celebrity partner for the first time, as did new professionals Nikita Kuzmin and Kai Widdrington, while Luba Mushtuk and other new professionals Cameron Lombard and Jowita Przystał did not receive a partner.[10][11]

Couples

On 4 August 2021, the first three celebrities participating in the series were revealed to be Tom Fletcher, Robert Webb and AJ Odudu.[12] The following day, it was announced that John Whaite would feature in the first all-male same-sex couple, after Nicola Adams and Katya Jones became the first all-female couple the previous series.[13] Celebrity contestants continued to be revealed until 13 August 2021, when the full line-up was announced.[14][10] On 13 October it was announced that Robert Webb had been advised to withdraw from the competition due to health problems.[15]

Celebrity Known for Professional partner Status
Nina Wadia Stage & screen actress Neil Jones Eliminated 1st
on 3 October 2021
Katie McGlynn Former Coronation Street actress Gorka Márquez Eliminated 2nd
on 10 October 2021
Robert Webb Comedian & actor Dianne Buswell Withdrew
on 13 October 2021
Greg Wise Film & television actor Karen Hauer Eliminated 3rd
on 17 October 2021
Ugo Monye Former England rugby player & pundit Oti Mabuse Eliminated 4th
on 24 October 2021
Judi Love Comedian & Loose Women panellist Graziano Di Prima Eliminated 5th
on 31 October 2021
Adam Peaty Olympic swimmer Katya Jones Eliminated 6th
on 7 November 2021
AJ Odudu Television presenter Kai Widdrington Participating
Dan Walker BBC Breakfast presenter & journalist Nadiya Bychkova Participating
John Whaite Baker Johannes Radebe Participating
Rhys Stephenson CBBC presenter Nancy Xu Participating
Rose Ayling-Ellis EastEnders actress Giovanni Pernice Participating
Sara Davies Dragons' Den investor & businesswoman Aljaž Škorjanec Participating
Tilly Ramsay Chef & television presenter Nikita Kuzmin Participating
Tom Fletcher McFly singer Amy Dowden Participating

Scoring chart

Couple Place 1 2 1+2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
AJ & Kai
 34 31 65 35 28 35 37 39 28
Dan & Nadiya
 24 26 50 21 26 28 27 28 29
John & Johannes
 30 31 61 39 29 38 33 35 38
Rhys & Nancy
 27 30 57 37 31 32 33 34 40
Rose & Giovanni
 22 26 48 36 27 37 40 32 39
Sara & Aljaž
 17 34 51 28 36 25 23 33 32
Tilly & Nikita
 21 34 55 27 32 36 35 31 29
Tom & Amy
 21 — 32 29 34 29 38 30
Adam & Katya
 9 30 19 49 20 32 29 29 27
Judi & Graziano
 10 24 25 49 24 24 — 25
Ugo & Oti
 11 18 25 43 31 — 20
Greg & Karen
 12 24 23 47 26 19
Robert & Dianne
 13 20 27 47 25 —
Katie & Gorka
 14 22 21 43 24
Nina & Neil
 15 24 18 42

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Average chart

This table only counts for dances scored on a traditional 40-points scale.

Rank by
average 		Place Couple Total
points 		Number of
dances 		Total
average
1 John & Johannes 273 8 34.1
2 AJ & Kai 267 8 33.4
3 Rhys & Nancy 264 8 33.0
4 Rose & Giovanni 259 8 32.4
5 Tilly & Nikita 245 8 30.6
6 Tom & Amy 213 7 30.4
7 Sara & Aljaž 228 8 28.5
8 9 Adam & Katya 186 7 26.6
9 Dan & Nadiya 209 8 26.1
10 10 Judi & Graziano 122 5 24.4
11 13 Robert & Dianne 72 3 24.0
12 11 Ugo & Oti 94 4 23.5
13 12 Greg & Karen 92 4 23.0
14 14 Katie & Gorka 67 3 22.3
15 15 Nina & Neil 42 2 21.0

Highest and lowest scoring performances of the series

The highest and lowest performances in each dance according to the judges' scale are as follows.

Dance Celebrity Highest score Celebrity Lowest score
American Smooth AJ Odudu 35 Greg Wise
Judi Love
Katie McGlynn		 24
Argentine Tango AJ Odudu 35 Adam Peaty
Sara Davies		 32
Cha-Cha-Cha Tilly Ramsay 35 Sara Davies 17
Charleston Rhys Stephenson 40 Judi Love 24
Couple's Choice Rose Ayling-Ellis 39 Greg Wise
Sara Davies		 23
Foxtrot Rose Ayling-Ellis
Tilly Ramsay		 36 Dan Walker 21
Jive AJ Odudu 34 Katie McGlynn 21
Paso Doble John Whaite 39 Greg Wise
Dan Walker		 26
Quickstep Rhys Stephenson 34 Adam Peaty 19
Rumba John Whaite 35 Adam Peaty
Ugo Monye		 20
Salsa Tom Fletcher 34 Rose Ayling-Ellis 26
Samba John Whaite 38 Ugo Monye 18
Showdance
Tango Rose Ayling-Ellis 40 Nina Wadia 18
Viennese Waltz Rose Ayling-Ellis
AJ Odudu		 37 Rhys Stephenson 27
Waltz Judi Love 24 Tilly Ramsay 21

Couples' highest and lowest scoring dances

Couples Highest scoring dance Lowest scoring dance
AJ & Kai Charleston (39) Samba
Paso Doble (28)
Dan & Nadiya American Smooth (29) Foxtrot (21)
John & Johannes Paso Doble (39) American Smooth (29)
Rhys & Nancy Charleston (40) Viennese Waltz (27)
Rose & Giovanni Tango (40) Jive (22)
Sara & Aljaž Tango (36) Cha-Cha-Cha (17)
Tilly & Nikita Foxtrot (36) Waltz (21)
Tom & Amy Paso Doble (38) Cha-Cha-Cha (21)
Adam & Katya Argentine Tango (32) Quickstep (19)
Judi & Graziano Samba
Cha-Cha-Cha (25)		 American Smooth
Charleston
Waltz (24)
Ugo & Oti Couple's Choice (31) Samba (18)
Greg & Karen Paso Doble (26) Samba (19)
Robert & Dianne Tango (27) Cha-Cha-Cha (20)
Katie & Gorka American Smooth (24) Jive (21)
Nina & Neil Samba (24) Tango (18)

Weekly scores and songs

Unless indicated otherwise, individual judges scores in the charts below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke.

Launch show

Week 1

Running order
Couple Score[17] Dance[18] Music[18]
Tom & Amy 25 (5,8,6,6) Cha-Cha-Cha "September"—Earth, Wind & Fire
Tilly & Nikita 25 (6,6,7,6) Waltz "Consequences"—Camila Cabello
Ugo & Oti 22 (4,6,6,6) Samba "Iko Iko (My Bestie)"—Justin Wellington feat. Small Jam
Rhys & Nancy 31 (7,8,8,8) Viennese Waltz "End of the Road"—Boyz II Men
Sara & Aljaž 17 (4,6,6,5) Cha-Cha-Cha "The Boss"—Diana Ross
Dan & Nadiya 28 (6,6,8,8) Quickstep "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love"—The Blues Brothers
Rose & Giovanni 26 (7,7,5,7) Jive "Shake It Off"—Taylor Swift
Katie & Gorka 26 (7,6,6,7) Tango "Black Hole"—Griff
Robert & Dianne 24 (7,5,5,7) Cha-Cha-Cha "Rasputin"—Boney M.
Greg & Karen 28 (7,7,6,8) American Smooth "That's Life"—Frank Sinatra
Nina & Neil 28 (6,6,8,8) Samba "Mi Gente"—J Balvin & Willy William feat. Beyoncé
John & Johannes 30 (7,7,8,8) Tango "Blue Monday"—New Order
Judi & Graziano 28 (7,7,7,7) American Smooth "Chain of Fools"—Aretha Franklin
AJ & Kai 34 (8,8,9,9) Jive "Gold Dust"—DJ Fresh
Adam & Katya 30 (7,7,8,8) Cha-Cha-Cha "Beggin'"—Måneskin

Week 2

Running order
Couple Score[20] Dance[21] Music[21] Result
Rhys & Nancy 30 (7,8,8,7) Cha-Cha-Cha "Reach Out I'll Be There"—Human Nature Safe
Nina & Neil 18 (3,5,5,5) Tango "Would I Lie to You?"—Eurythmics Eliminated
Adam & Katya 19 (4,5,5,5) Quickstep "Are You Gonna Be My Girl"—Jet Safe
Katie & Gorka 21 (4,6,5,6) Jive "Good 4 U"—Olivia Rodrigo Bottom two
Greg & Karen 23 (3,6,7,7) Couple's Choice "If You Could Read My Mind"—Ultra Naté, Amber & Jocelyn Enriquez Safe
John & Johannes 31 (8,8,8,7) Cha-Cha-Cha "Starstruck"—Years & Years Safe
AJ & Kai 31 (7,9,7,8) Foxtrot "Tears Dry on Their Own"—Amy Winehouse Safe
Judi & Graziano 25 (6,7,6,6) Samba "Get Busy"—Sean Paul Safe
Robert & Dianne 27 (7,7,6,7) Tango "La cumparsita"—Machiko Ozawa Safe
Rose & Giovanni 26 (6,7,6,7) Salsa "Cuba"—Gibson Brothers Safe
Sara & Aljaž 34 (8,8,9,9) Foxtrot "Dream a Little Dream of Me"—Cass Elliot Safe
Dan & Nadiya 26 (7,6,6,7) Paso Doble "Giant"—Calvin Harris & Rag'n'Bone Man Safe
Ugo & Oti 25 (5,7,7,6) Quickstep "Bring Me Sunshine"—The Jive Aces Safe
Tilly & Nikita 34 (8,9,9,8) Charleston "Yes Sir, That's My Baby"—Firehouse Five Plus Two Safe

Due to testing positive for COVID-19, Tom & Amy were unable to perform. Under the rules of the show, they were given a bye to the following week.[22]

Judges' votes to save
  • Revel Horwood: Katie & Gorka
  • Mabuse: Katie & Gorka
  • Du Beke: Nina & Neil
  • Ballas: Katie & Gorka

Week 3: Movie Week

Running order
Couple Score[24] Dance[25] Music[25] Result
Judi & Graziano 24 (4,7,7,6) Charleston "When You're Good to Mama"—from Chicago Bottom two
Dan & Nadiya 21 (3,5,7,6) Foxtrot "Once Upon a Dream"—from Sleeping Beauty Safe
Sara & Aljaž 28 (7,7,7,7) Samba "Best Years of Our Lives"—from Shrek Safe
AJ & Kai 35 (8,9,9,9) American Smooth "I Have Nothing"—from The Bodyguard Safe
Robert & Dianne 25 (6,6,7,6) Quickstep "The Muppet Show Theme"—from The Muppets Safe (later withdrew)
Greg & Karen 26 (6,6,7,7) Paso Doble "James Bond Theme"—from Dr. No Safe
Tilly & Nikita 27 (6,7,7,7) Jive "The Nicest Kids in Town"—from Hairspray Safe
Rose & Giovanni 36 (9,9,9,9) Foxtrot "Rose's Theme"—from Titanic Safe
Ugo & Oti 31 (7,8,8,8) Couple's Choice "You're Welcome"—from Moana Safe
Tom & Amy 32 (8,8,8,8) Jive "Johnny B. Goode"—from Back to the Future Safe
Adam & Katya 20 (4,5,5,6) Rumba "I See You"—from Avatar Safe
Katie & Gorka 24 (5,7,6,6) American Smooth "Cruella de Vil"—from Cruella Eliminated
Rhys & Nancy 37 (9,10,9,9) Couple's Choice "Spider-Man"—from Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Safe
John & Johannes 39 (9,10,10,10) Paso Doble "He's a Pirate"—from Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Safe
Judges' votes to save
  • Revel Horwood: Judi & Graziano
  • Mabuse: Judi & Graziano
  • Du Beke: Katie & Gorka
  • Ballas: Judi & Graziano

Week 4

Running order
Couple Score[27] Dance[28] Music[28] Result
Rose & Giovanni 27 (7,6,6,8) Cha-Cha-Cha "Raspberry Beret"—Prince & The Revolution Safe
Tom & Amy 29 (7,8,7,7) Foxtrot "Fly Me to the Moon"—Frank Sinatra Safe
Tilly & Nikita 32 (6,8,9,9) Paso Doble "Diablo Rojo"—Rodrigo y Gabriela Safe
Greg & Karen 19 (3,5,5,6) Samba "Macarena"—Los del Río Eliminated
John & Johannes 29 (6,7,8,8) American Smooth "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)"—Aretha Franklin & George Michael Safe
Rhys & Nancy 31 (8,8,7,8) Salsa "Butter"—BTS Safe
Sara & Aljaž 36 (9,9,9,9) Tango "Por una Cabeza"—Carlos Gardel Safe
Dan & Nadiya 26 (5,7,7,7) Cha-Cha-Cha "U Can't Touch This"—MC Hammer/"Super Freak"—Rick James Safe
Judi & Graziano 24 (4,6,7,7) Waltz "Hero"—Mariah Carey Bottom two
Adam & Katya 32 (8,8,8,8) Argentine Tango "Tango in the Night"—Fleetwood Mac Safe
AJ & Kai 28 (5,7,8,8) Samba "Don't Go Yet"—Camila Cabello Safe

Due to a back injury sustained by Ugo, Ugo & Oti were unable to perform. Under the rules of the show, they were given a bye to the following week.[29] Robert & Dianne left the competition, after Robert's heart specialist advised him to withdraw.[29]

Judges' votes to save
  • Revel Horwood: Judi & Graziano
  • Mabuse: Judi & Graziano
  • Du Beke: Judi & Graziano
  • Ballas: Did not vote, but would have voted to save Greg & Karen

Week 5

Running order
Couple Score[31] Dance[32] Music[32] Result
Dan & Nadiya 28 (7,7,7,7) Viennese Waltz "She's Always a Woman"—Billy Joel Safe
Adam & Katya 29 (7,7,8,7) Samba "Faith"—George Michael Safe
Sara & Aljaž 25 (4,7,7,7) Rumba "You're Still the One"—Shania Twain Safe
Tom & Amy 34 (8,9,9,8) Salsa "Watermelon Sugar"—Harry Styles Safe
Tilly & Nikita 36 (9,9,9,9) Foxtrot "Little Things"—One Direction Safe
AJ & Kai 35 (8,8,10,9) Argentine Tango "Edge of Seventeen"—Stevie Nicks Safe
Ugo & Oti 20 (3,6,5,6) Rumba "Leave the Door Open"—Silk Sonic Eliminated
John & Johannes 38 (9,9,10,10) Charleston "Milord"—Édith Piaf Safe
Rose & Giovanni 37 (9,10,9,9) Viennese Waltz "Fallin'"—Alicia Keys Safe
Rhys & Nancy 32 (8,8,8,8) American Smooth "I've Got the World on a String"—Michael Bublé Bottom two

Due to Judi testing positive for COVID-19, Judi & Graziano were unable to perform. Under the rules of the show, they were given a bye to the following week.[33]

Judges' votes to save
  • Revel Horwood: Rhys & Nancy
  • Mabuse: Rhys & Nancy
  • Du Beke: Rhys & Nancy
  • Ballas: Did not vote, but would have voted to save Rhys & Nancy

Week 6: Halloween Week

Running order
Couple Score[35] Dance[36] Music[36] Result
John & Johannes 33 (8,8,9,8) Quickstep "Bad Moon Rising"—Creedence Clearwater Revival Safe
AJ & Kai 37 (9,10,9,9) Viennese Waltz "Dangerous Woman"—Ariana Grande Safe
Dan & Nadiya 27 (5,8,7,7) Jive "Rock Lobster"—The B-52's Safe
Rhys & Nancy 33 (7,9,9,8) Paso Doble "The Eve of the War"—Jeff Wayne Safe
Sara & Aljaž 23 (4,7,6,6) Couple's Choice "Queen of the Night"—Whitney Houston Safe
Rose & Giovanni 40 (10,10,10,10) Tango "Shivers"—Ed Sheeran Safe
Tilly & Nikita 35 (8,9,9,9) Cha-Cha-Cha "Spooky Movies"—Gary S. Paxton Safe
Adam & Katya 29 (6,8,8,7) Viennese Waltz "Moonlight Sonata"—Ludwig van Beethoven Bottom two
Judi & Graziano 25 (4,7,7,7) Cha-Cha-Cha "Physical"—Olivia Newton-John Eliminated
Tom & Amy 29 (7,8,7,7) Tango "Highway to Hell"—AC/DC Safe
Judges' votes to save
  • Revel Horwood: Adam & Katya
  • Mabuse: Adam & Katya
  • Du Beke: Adam & Katya
  • Ballas: Did not vote, but would have voted to save Adam & Katya

Week 7

Running order
Couple Score[38] Dance[39] Music[39] Result
Adam & Katya 27 (6,7,7,7) Jive "Little Bitty Pretty One"—Frankie Lymon Eliminated
Rose & Giovanni 32 (8,8,8,8) Samba "Cinema Italiano"—Kate Hudson Safe
Tom & Amy 38 (9,10,10,9) Paso Doble "Amparito Roca"—Jaime Teixidor Safe
Rhys & Nancy 34 (7,9,9,9) Quickstep "What a Man Gotta Do"—Jonas Brothers Safe
Tilly & Nikita 31 (8,8,7,8) Tango "Kings & Queens"—Ava Max Bottom two
Dan & Nadiya 28 (6,7,8,7) Couple's Choice "Classic"—MKTO Safe
John & Johannes 35 (8,8,10,9) Rumba "Shape of My Heart"—Sting Safe
AJ & Kai 39 (9,10,10,10) Charleston "Don't Bring Lulu"—Dorothy Provine Safe
Sara & Aljaž 33 (8,8,8,9) Quickstep "9 to 5"—Dolly Parton Safe
Judges' votes to save
  • Revel Horwood: Tilly & Nikita
  • Mabuse: Tilly & Nikita
  • Du Beke: Tilly & Nikita
  • Ballas: Did not vote, but would have voted to save Adam & Katya

Week 8

Running order
Couple Score[40] Dance[41] Music[41] Result
Tilly & Nikita 29 (7,7,7,8) Quickstep "I Won't Dance"—Damita Jo
AJ & Kai 28 (6,7,7,8) Paso Doble "Game of Survival"—Ruelle
Dan & Nadiya 29 (4,8,8,9) American Smooth "King of the Road"—The Proclaimers
Rhys & Nancy 40 (10,10,10,10) Charleston "The Charleston"—Bob Wilson and his Varsity Rhythm Boys
Sara & Aljaž 32 (7,8,8,9) Argentine Tango "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)"—Barbra Streisand & Donna Summer
John & Johannes 38 (9,10,10,9) Samba "Acuyuyé"—Dark Latin Groove
Tom & Amy 30 (7,8,7,8) Viennese Waltz "Iris"—Goo Goo Dolls
Rose & Giovanni 39 (9,10,10,10) Couple's Choice "Symphony"—Clean Bandit feat. Zara Larsson

The Couple's Choice danced by Rose & Giovanni included a period of silence, included as a tribute to the deaf community. Judge Anton Du Beke described it as "the greatest thing I've ever seen on the show".[42][43]

Judges' votes to save
  • Revel Horwood:
  • Mabuse:
  • Du Beke:
  • Ballas:

Dance chart

  Highest scoring dance
  Lowest scoring dance
  Not performed due to illness or injury
  Couple withdrew that week
Couple 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
AJ & Kai
 Jive Foxtrot American Smooth Samba Argentine Tango Viennese Waltz Charleston Paso Doble
Dan & Nadiya
 Quickstep Paso Doble Foxtrot Cha-Cha-Cha Viennese Waltz Jive Couple's Choice American Smooth
John & Johannes
 Tango Cha-Cha-Cha Paso Doble American Smooth Charleston Quickstep Rumba Samba
Rhys & Nancy
 Viennese Waltz Cha-Cha-Cha Couple's Choice Salsa American Smooth Paso Doble Quickstep Charleston
Rose & Giovanni
 Jive Salsa Foxtrot Cha-Cha-Cha Viennese Waltz Tango Samba Couple's Choice
Sara & Aljaž
 Cha-Cha-Cha Foxtrot Samba Tango Rumba Couple's Choice Quickstep Argentine Tango
Tilly & Nikita
 Waltz Charleston Jive Paso Doble Foxtrot Cha-Cha-Cha Tango Quickstep
Tom & Amy
 Cha-Cha-Cha Viennese Waltz Jive Foxtrot Salsa Tango Paso Doble Viennese Waltz
Adam & Katya
 Cha-Cha-Cha Quickstep Rumba Argentine Tango Samba Viennese Waltz Jive
Judi & Graziano
 American Smooth Samba Charleston Waltz Cha-Cha-Cha Cha-Cha-Cha
Ugo & Oti
 Samba Quickstep Couple's Choice Viennese Waltz Rumba
Greg & Karen
 American Smooth Couple's Choice Paso Doble Samba
Robert & Dianne
 Cha-Cha-Cha Tango Quickstep —
Katie & Gorka
 Tango Jive American Smooth
Nina & Neil
 Samba Tango
  • Week 1: American Smooth, Cha-Cha-Cha, Jive, Quickstep, Samba, Tango, Viennese Waltz or Waltz
  • Week 2: One unlearned dance (introducing Charleston, Couple's Choice, Foxtrot, Paso Doble & Salsa)
  • Week 3: (Movie Week) One unlearned dance (introducing Rumba)
  • Week 4: One unlearned dance (introducing Argentine Tango)
  • Week 5: One unlearned dance
  • Week 6: (Halloween Week) One unlearned dance
  • Week 7: One unlearned dance
  • Week 8: One unlearned dance

Ratings

Weekly ratings for each show on BBC One. All ratings are provided by BARB.[44]

Episode Date Official rating
(millions) 		Weekly rank
for BBC One 		Weekly rank
for all UK TV 		Share
Launch show 18 September 8.51 2 2 44.7%[45]
Week 1 25 September 9.61 2 2 47.9%[46]
Week 2 2 October 9.52 1 1 48.5%[47]
Week 2 Results 3 October 8.06 2 3 43.6%[48]
Week 3 9 October 9.98 1 1 51.1%[49]
Week 3 Results 10 October 8.36 2 3 44.2%[49]
Week 4 16 October 10.25 1 1 51.0%[50]
Week 4 Results 17 October 8.20 2 3 43.2%[51]
Week 5 23 October 10.41 1 1 52.0%[52]
Week 5 Results 24 October 8.72 2 2 43.1%[53]
Week 6 30 October 10.57 1 1 52.5%[54]
Week 6 Results 31 October 8.70 2 3 43.7%[54]
Week 7 6 November
Week 7 Results 7 November
Week 8 13 November
Week 8 Results 14 November

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