
Dazzling Quickstep by Lewis Cope on Strictly Come Dancing
Week five of Strictly Come Dancing has concluded, with contestants paying tribute to their favorite icons through their performances.
La Voix entertained the audience with a rendition of Cher's Believe followed by a Salsa to Strong Enough. Judges acknowledged room for improvement but praised La Voix's charisma on the dancefloor.
Lewis Cope delivered a fiery performance to Ring of Fire, earning the highest score of the night with 34 points.
YouTuber George Clarke received criticism for his Jive to Harry Styles' As It Was, described as "flat-footed" by judge Craig, resulting in the lowest score of the evening at 27.
Ellie Goldstein and her partner Vito impressed with a dynamic Salsa to a Spice Girls medley, receiving praise and a heartwarming video message from Baby Spice.
Hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly hinted at their departure from the show, thanking viewers for their support.
The upcoming weeks on Strictly Come Dancing include Halloween week, Musicals week, and the iconic Blackpool week, which is a significant milestone for many participants.
The show concluded with a look at the leaderboard, with Lewis and Katya leading with 34 points and George and Alexis at the bottom with 27 points. Voting was open until 20:45 BST.
Various suggestions for new presenters were shared by viewers, as the show prepares for potential changes in the hosting lineup.
Contestant La Voix impressed the judges with her performance to Cher's Strong Enough, showing improvement from previous weeks. She received positive feedback for her charisma and character on the dancefloor.
Former footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink showcased an American Smooth to Purple Rain, receiving praise for his progress throughout the competition.
Actress Amber Davies danced a Cha Cha Cha to Ariana Grande's Break Free, demonstrating strong footwork and performance skills.
Olympian Harry Aikines-Aryeetey performed an Argentine Tango to Caught Up by Usher, receiving mixed feedback from the judges.
EastEnders actor Balvinder Sopal danced a Quickstep to Texas Hold ’Em by Beyoncé, aiming to improve her standing on the leaderboard.
Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison danced a couple's choice routine to Cheryl's Fight For This Love, earning positive comments from the judges for her performance.
YouTuber George Clarke and his partner Alexis received criticism for their Jive to Harry Styles, with judges pointing out technical flaws despite their energetic performance.