Strictly Come Dancing winner 'sealed' as fans left distracted minutes into show
The latest episode of BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing left viewers captivated by Lewis Cope and Katya Jones as they opened the show with a performance that quickly became the talk of the night.
The competition has now reached its midpoint, with the remaining couples dancing once again before another elimination on Sunday. Last week’s episode saw the surprise exit of Ellie Goldstein and her professional partner Vito Coppola after a dance-off against Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon. Despite Ellie’s popularity, the judges decided to keep the EastEnders actor in the contest, according to Wales Online.
Viewers will remember that Lewis Cope and Katya Jones earned the first perfect score of 40 earlier in the series, making them one of the most praised duos of the season.
Tonight’s show, airing on November 8, marked week seven of the competition. Lewis and Katya kicked off the evening, instantly drawing praise for their energy and rhythm. Many fans took to social media to express their admiration, quickly declaring Lewis their leading contender for the trophy.
“It will be a 10 for me, I loved that from Katya and Lewis,”
“Patrick Swayze vibes coming from Lewis, so good.”
Fans compared Lewis’s smooth moves to those of the iconic film star, leaving a strong impression just minutes into the broadcast.
Author’s Summary
Lewis Cope and Katya Jones mesmerized Strictly Come Dancing fans with a standout week seven performance that fueled predictions of their eventual victory.