We can’t believe that the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ 2025 semi-final arrives this weekend – where has the time gone?
Last weekend saw Lewis Cope and his partner Katya Jones depart the competition in the most shocking elimination of the series so far. Seen as favourites from week one, Lewis and Katya found themselves in the bottom two opposite Amber and Nikita. Viewers were shocked when Lewis and Katya were sent home, but it wouldn’t be ‘Strictly’ without some controversy would it?
This weekend the remaining four couples will perform two routines to try and secure their place in the Grand Final. Going into the weekend we’d say that Balvinder and Julian are the underdogs but anyone could end up falling at the first hurdle.
The dances and songs for the semi-final are:
- Amber and Nikita – Couple’s Choice to ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ by Raye & Tango to ‘Higher’ by Michael Bublé
- Balvinder and Julian – Waltz to ‘At This Moment’ by Michael Bublé & Salsa to ‘Rhythm Is Gonna Get You/Get On Your Feet’ by Gloria Estefan
- George & Alexis – Charleston to ‘We Speak No Americano’ by Yolanda Be Cool & Samba to ‘Volare’ by Gipsy Kings
- Karen and Carlos – Salsa to ‘Turn the Beat Around’ by Vicki Sue Robinson & Waltz to ‘One Moment in Time’ by Whitney Houston
‘Strictly Come Dancing’ 2025’s Semi-Final airs at 6.35pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday.

