Overview
- The BBC published the full Week 5 songs and dances on Saturday, October 24, confirming routines for all 12 remaining couples and setting the line-up for Saturday night’s show.
- Delta Goodrem was given the all-clear to return after missing Week 4 with a fractured rib and posted an emotional Instagram update about her recovery ahead of a rumba with partner Kai Widdrington.
- Week 5 will include guest performances from Melanie C on the Saturday show and a Sunday results appearance by Hamie Miller performing 'Babydoll' on UK television for the first time.
- Shaun Wright‑Phillips and Alexis Warr were heavily criticised by the judges for their Jive and received a total score of 17, with Craig Revel Horwood calling the routine a 'disaster.'
- Recent narrow eliminations decided by judges in dance-offs and leaked pre-recorded results have fuelled viewer anger and renewed scrutiny of Strictly’s voting and production processes.