‘Strictly Come Dancing' waved goodbye to another couple tonight during a tense Results Show.
Chris Robshaw and his partner Nadiya Bychkova found themselves in the bottom two against Balvinder Sopal and her partner Julian Caillon. Both couples performed their routines again. Balvinder and Julian performed their Paso Doble to ”Diablo Rojo by Rodrigo y Gabriela and Chris and Nadiya performed a Salsa to ‘Maria' by Ricky Martin.
After both couples had danced a second time, the judges delivered their verdicts with Motsi Mabuse choosing to save Balvinder and Julian, and Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke opting to save Chris and Nadiya. The final say went to Craig Revel Horwood, who had the casting vote this week, and he chose to save Balvinder and Julian, meaning that Chris and Nadiya were going home.
When asked by Tess about his time on the show, Chris said: “I’ve loved it. I’ve had an amazing partner. For me, coming onto this journey, I had no confidence. To be told I had world class qualities on the dancefloor today, even though we have to go home, that’s amazing to hear so thank you very much. It’s given me such confidence”
Chris then added, “To my partner Nadiya, I’m sorry. But it’s been an amazing journey, she’s been a brilliant teacher, I’ve developed so much, and it’s been a great ride – so thank you”
When asked by Tess what she’d like to say to Chris, Nadiya said: “Chris, I have had a few wonderful weeks with you and I saw all the qualities that made you the captain of your country. To watch you [go] from a non-dancer and non-performer [to then] blossom, improve and develop. On Friday night when we were here rehearsing you told me that you couldn’t wait to perform on Saturday and that’s the best confirmation that you have got that feeling and that love for dance – and that means the world. Sometimes on this show you win by getting a glitterball, but I feel this year I won just getting you as my partner. So, thank you so much.”
Sunday’s results show featured a musical performance of ‘Been a Minute' by Leigh-Anne Pinnock accompanied by a routine from professional dancers Michelle Tsiakkas, Luba Mushtuk, Nancy Xu, Jowita Przystał, Gorka Marquez and Neil Jones. The Strictly Professionals also performed a fierce group Tango.
Tonight’s show also featured a teaser trailer for Icons Week, with each celeb lip syncing to a quote from the musical icon they’ll be performing as next weekend.
‘Strictly Come Dancing' 2025 continues on BBC One and iPlayer next week on Saturday at 6.20pm.
