Overview
- Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin led the Week 8 leaderboard with 38 for a paso doble to Dream On, with Lewis Cope and Katya Jones next on 37.
- Karen Carney earned praise for improved posture in her American Smooth as partner Carlos Gu broke down in tears on air, and they scored 31.
- Betting markets shortened George Clarke to clear favourite for the Glitterball at around 10/11, with Balvinder Sopal the bookies’ pick for the next elimination.
- Audience members reported an unverified leak of the filmed dance‑off and exit before the Results Show, prompting shocked reactions across social media and local coverage.
- Spotlight moments off the floor included viewers identifying footballers Leah Williamson and Kim Little in the crowd supporting Carney, while the night ended with Vicky Pattison and Balvinder Sopal joint bottom on 27 and Clarke on 29.