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Strictly Week 6: Harry Aikines-Aryeetey Eliminated After Judges Save La Voix

The unanimous judges' call drew viewer backlash.

Overview

  • All four judges opted to keep La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec in the dance-off, with Motsi Mabuse holding the casting vote and agreeing after calling it the most difficult decision so far.
  • Harry Aikines-Aryeetey thanked partner Karen Hauer on-air, saying she gave him an opportunity to shine and calling his time on the show a dream come true.
  • Karen Hauer posted an emotional Instagram tribute to Harry, while her absence from next year’s pro tour lineup continued to prompt questions about her longer-term role.
  • Social-media reactions included claims that the result was unfair or a fix, with many viewers saying Harry had been robbed.
  • Some fans speculated that La Voix’s continued run could raise her profile for a possible presenting role following Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s departures, though this remains unconfirmed.