Table of Contents
- Stunned Fans React
- The Dance Off
- Judges' Unanimous Decision
- Fan Reactions
- Show Trait
- Strictly Come Dancing Winners
STRICTLY Come Dancing enthusiasts were left in shock when a beloved celebrity was eliminated tonight.
In Week Seven of the long-standing series, nine couples performed on stage; however, two of them had to showcase their talents once more in the dance-off.
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer found themselves in the dance-off with their Samba and were ultimately sent home.
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The judges reached a unanimous decision.
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Earlier today, a spoiler emerged.
During Saturday's episode, Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington topped the leaderboard with an impressive 39 points.
In contrast, La Voix and Aljaz Skorjanec found themselves at the bottom with 29 points.
It was drag queen La Voix and her partner, who is 37 years old, that faced off against Harry, aged 43.
Harry, who impressed the audience yesterday, repeated his routine, while La Voix, sporting a pink wig, performed the elegant Foxtrot for the second time.
The judges unanimously chose to save La Voix.
Aside from her performances in the series, many fans believe she is being.
This decision surprised some viewers, as Harry had scored one point more than La Voix during the live episode.
One fan expressed frustration on X: “I don’t understand why the judges rated Harry higher but still sent him home. It’s more about personality than dance ability.”
Another stated: “I thought the judges would save Harry!”
“It was close in terms of scores, so it could have gone either way. I love them both!”
A third comment read: “They got the bottom two right, but the wrong contestant went home.”
SHOW TRAIT
On Saturday, fans humorously suggested that showing off his abs was part of Harry's “contract.”
Recently, the duo showcased their talent, and after their Samba on Saturday, fans noted that Harry's abs and bare chest were again prominently displayed.
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Harry wore a bright yellow printed shirt and green trousers for the performance, which earned the pair 30 points.
However, many fans were more focused on his toned physique, with one commenting on X: “Is it part of Harry’s contract that he has to show off his abs and pecs every week?”
Even the show's Instagram account playfully acknowledged this trait, posting alongside a video of their performance: “Now this choreography is IMPECCABLE.”
“Harry and Karen’s routine is a showstopper of a Samba.”
The remarks followed viewers also .
Fans criticized the Gladiator star for frequently showing off his abs.
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