The glitz and glamour of Strictly Come Dancing continues to captivate audiences, but the competition is heating up as the 23rd series progresses. The ballroom has already seen six celebrity contestants hang up their dancing shoes, dramatically narrowing the field as the remaining couples vie for the coveted Glitterball Trophy.
The Stars Who Have Hung Up Their Dancing Shoes
With Week Eight of the competition on the horizon, the focus is shifting towards the highly anticipated Blackpool Week. However, there is one more crucial round of live shows to navigate first. In a slight schedule change, the next results show is confirmed for Sunday, November 16, determining which couple's journey ends just before the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom.
So far, the competition has waved goodbye to a diverse group of talented individuals. Here is the full list of the celebrities who have been eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2025.
Meet the Departed Contestants
Alex Kingston, the award-winning actor famed for her role as Dr. River Song in Doctor Who, was the first to depart the dance floor. Partnered with the professional dancer Johannes Radebe, her exit was met with her own exclaimed reaction of, "Aaaaagghhh!!!!!!"
Next to leave was Balvinder Sopal, the actor best known for portraying Suki Panesar in EastEnders. She had described being on the show as a "dream that I held on to, with no proof that it would ever happen." Her professional partner was Julian Caillon.
George Clarke, the popular British YouTuber and social media personality known to fans as George Clarkey, also had his Strictly journey cut short. He had entered the competition with a humorous outlook, stating, "Honestly, I’ve got no idea what I’m doing but I’m excited to get stuck in... and potentially fall over a fair bit." He was paired with Alexis Warr.
The most recent elimination saw the departure of La Voix, the dynamic performer and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK alum. Before her exit, La Voix had shared that despite performing for royalty and celebrities, "nothing fills me with more excitement (and quite a bit of terror) than the thought of dancing in front of millions on live Saturday night TV." Her professional partner was Aljaž Škorjanec.
What's Next for Strictly Come Dancing?
The remaining celebrities are now intensifying their training as they prepare for the next live show. The pressure is mounting with the glittering prize of Blackpool Week within reach, a milestone in any Strictly contestant's journey. Fans are eagerly watching to see if the current favourites can maintain their lead or if an underdog will surge ahead as the competition enters its most critical phase.
