Overview

• Thomas Skinner and Amy Dowden became the first pair eliminated after judges unanimously saved Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova in the dance-off.
• Bychkova denied newspaper claims that she had criticised experienced contestants, calling the stories "twisted" in an Instagram statement backed by fellow Strictly figures.
• Viewers complained about the revamped results show, citing the order of announcements, new results music and the lack of an opening professional routine.
• William Hill moved Ross King with Jowita Przystal to odds-on to leave next, with Chris Robshaw close behind, as George Clarke shortened to favourite to win overall.
• Vicky Pattison missed a planned It Takes Two appearance due to illness, with the show confirming Ross King and Jowita Przystal filled the slot.