Lewis Cope Bids an Emotional Farewell to Strictly
So, the semi-final lineup for Strictly Come Dancing 2025 is officially set, and it was decided after a pretty dramatic musicals week elimination. Former Emmerdale star Lewis Cope and his professional partner Katya Jones were the ones sent home, and the moment definitely carried a mix of tension, emotion, and heartfelt appreciation.
Lewis and Katya landed in the bottom two alongside reality TV star Amber Davies and her partner Nikita Kuzmin. After the dance-off, the judges made their choice, and Lewis was the one asked to leave the competition. He had performed a salsa inspired by West Side Story , dancing to “Dance at the Gym.” Even though the routine was energetic and packed with personality, it just wasn’t enough to keep him in the race.
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Amber Davies, performing a lively Charleston to “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat” from Guys and Dolls , managed to secure her spot in the semi-finals. She joins Balvinder Sopal, George Clarke, and Karen Carney—four contestants who have consistently delivered standout moments this season.
Lewis handled his exit with so much grace. He said that the entire experience had been beyond anything he could have wished for. If someone had told him at the start that he’d make it through 11 weeks, he said he would’ve been “over the moon.” That kind of sincerity really showed how much the journey meant to him. And when he turned to his partner, the moment became even more heartfelt. He thanked Katya for everything she had given him—not just as a teacher, but as a friend.
Katya, who is known for bringing out the best in her celebrity partners, returned the praise just as warmly. She described Lewis as a true gentleman—humble, kind, and someone she was proud to showcase on the Strictly stage. Her message made it clear that, even though the competition is tough, the partnerships formed on that dancefloor can be genuinely meaningful.
Interestingly, Amber and Nikita didn’t just survive the dance-off—they actually topped the leaderboard the night before with a perfect score. The other performances of the evening added to the excitement: Balvinder Sopal’s elegant Viennese Waltz, George Clarke’s intense Argentine tango, and Karen Carney’s vibrant samba all helped shape a strong and highly competitive final four.
Now, with only four couples left, the semi-finals are set to crank things up. Each remaining pair will tackle two new routines , and the episode will feature musical performances from Kylie Minogue and the boyband Five. It all airs next Saturday on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Strictly is now entering its final stretch, and if musicals week was anything to go by, the next stage is going to be packed with emotion, technique, and plenty of surprises.
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