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Vicky Pattison Seizes Strictly Week 7 Lead With Near-Perfect Tango

Judges' acclaim underscores a mid-series pivot with Strictly building toward upcoming specials.

Overview

  • Pattison and Kai Widdrington topped the Week 7 leaderboard with 39 for a Taylor Swift Tango, which judges called the 'dance of the night.'
  • Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin scored 38 for a disco-infused Salsa, and Davies said she is blocking online negativity after earlier backlash over her stage background.
  • Lewis Cope and Katya Jones posted 35 for a Cha Cha a week after landing the series' first perfect 40, leaving him behind the new front-runners.
  • Presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman have confirmed they will step down after this series, with viewers urging them not to leave during the live show.
  • Results spoilers surfaced again overnight because the dance-off is recorded on Saturday, and the Nov 16 results program is set to include a Diversity mash-up with Strictly professionals.