Strictly 2025 – live: Balvinder Sopal consoled by judge after breaking down in tears in Musicals Week
Musicals Week!
It’s the last themed week of the 2025 series – and it’s a celebration of the stage.
Tonight’s episode will be a musicals extravaganza, with the final five performing to songs from the world of the West End and Broadway.
Jacob Stolworthy6 December 2025 10:46
Who are the final five?
Balvinder Sopal, Lewis Cope, Karen Carney, Amber Davies and George Clarke are the remaining celebs duking it out to make it through to next week’s semi-finals.
Jacob Stolworthy6 December 2025 10:47
Relay dance to kick off tonight’s episode
This weekend’s Strictly will give the dancers an extra chance to dazzle viewers.
The episode will open with a five-minute performance that’ll see each pair dance to the below songs, backed with additional dancers:
Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin – “Trip a Little Light Fantastic” from Mary Poppins Returns
Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon – “With a Little Bit of Luck” from My Fair Lady
George Clarke and Alexis Warr – “Consider Yourself” from Oliver!
Karen Carney and Carlos Gu – “Flash Bang Wallop” from Half a Sixpence
Lewis Cope and Katya Jones – “Me Ol’ Bamboo” from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Jacob Stolworthy6 December 2025 10:51
Paddington to cameo
Tonight’s episode will feature a cameo appearance from none other than Paddington, who’ll feature during a performance from Tom Fletcher.
The McFly star has written lyrics for a new West End musical based on the fictional bear.
Paddington makes his West End debut (PA)
Jacob Stolworthy6 December 2025 11:03
What time is Strictly on tonight?
As with the ever-changing Strictly schedule, tonight’s show is on at a slightly different time tonight.
The starts on BBC One at 6:50 pm and finishes at 8:05.
Greg Evans6 December 2025 12:08
Strictly viewers convinced pro dancer Johannes quit series in results show
When Radebe, 38, thanked the ER and Doctor Who actor, he also appeared to say farewell to the show, stating: “Goodbye to my Strictly family.”
“Thank you because I’ve never grinned as much in my life as I have in the last couple of weeks. Thank you, Alex, for being a trooper. I appreciate the laughs. I will hold on to the memories. As far as the dancing goes, I think we’ve achieved what we wanted to achieve.
When Kingston said, “And these memories are just the beginning for us,” Radebe replied: “You can say that again.”
Greg Evans6 December 2025 13:00
George Clarke admits Strictly is perfect excuse to ditch social plans with friends
George Clarke admits Strictly gives him easy excuse to cancel plans with friends
Luke Reevey6 December 2025 14:01
Amy Dowden hints at Strictly return after second mastectomy
Amy Dowden on possible Strictly return following mastectomy
Greg Evans6 December 2025 15:02
Strictly Come Dancing confirms next two celebrities for live tour
Model Ellie Goldstein and Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison are confirmed to join the Strictly Come Dancing live tour, reuniting with professional partners Vito Coppola and Kai Widdrington.
Goldstein, 23, made history this year as the first celebrity with Down’s syndrome to compete on the BBC One dancing show, becoming the fifth contestant eliminated.
Greg Evans6 December 2025 16:01
Strictly Come Dancing’s chaotic Instant Dance challenge deserves to be a permanent fixture
Strictly Come Dancing bosses made the rare move of trying something new on Saturday night – and it worked, writes Rachel McGrath
Greg Evans6 December 2025 17:00
