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The results of the first elimination on STRICTLY Come Dancing have been leaked online.
The celebrity ballroom dancing competition has commenced, with the first celebrity eliminated following the public vote and the judges’ scores.
Love Island winner and West End star Amber Davies topped the leaderboard.
Ross King found himself at the bottom of the leaderboard after the scores from the last two weeks were combined. As in previous seasons, the Sunday night results show, while presented as live, is actually recorded on Saturday night after the main live show.
This cost-saving strategy has led to results being leaked online for years, and this year is no different.
The contestants in the bottom two, who will face the dance-off, have been revealed along with the judges’ voting details.
This week, the head judge will share the power to decide who goes home alongside her fellow judges, having the casting vote in the dance-off.
The Sun has chosen not to disclose the identity of the celebrity eliminated from the show to maintain the element of surprise for viewers.
Last night’s show featured a last-minute replacement who topped the leaderboard after stepping in during rehearsals.
Davies, 29, and her professional partner scored 29 for their samba to "Bam Bam" by Camila Cabello and Ed Sheeran.
The contestants’ scores from the first live show of the series were combined with this week’s scores, giving Davies an overall score of 56, ahead of the public vote score being added for Sunday’s results show.
Ex-Emmerdale star and fellow last-minute replacement Lewis Cope was next on the leaderboard with his partner, achieving a combined score of 55.
At risk of facing Sunday’s dance-off was reporter and dancer, who scored 15 for their waltz to "Sunshine On Leith" by The Proclaimers. They received the lowest score of 10 last week, resulting in an overall score of 25.
Also in jeopardy was former Apprentice star and his professional partner, who concluded the show with a joint score of 29 after performing the salsa to "Bonkers" by Dizzee Rascal and Armand Van Helden, scoring just 13.
The results show returns tonight at 7:15 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What caused the elimination results to leak?
The elimination results often leak due to the Sunday night results show being pre-recorded on Saturday night, a practice that has been in place for several years.
How are the scores determined for the contestants?
Scores are determined by the judges' evaluations combined with public votes. The scores from the previous week are also taken into account.
