Rachel Zegler to perform acclaimed Evita role on Strictly Come Dancing
Rachel Zegler is bringing her acclaimed West End performance to Strictly Come Dancing.
The BBC has confirmed that the actor, who recently concluded her run in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita, will appear on the show to mark Icons Week – just two weeks after Wicked star Cynthia Erivo guest mentored the contestants.
Ellie Muir18 October 2025 17:10
Stefan Dennis reveals why he had to miss last week’s episode
Tonight, Neighbours star Stefan Dennis will make a return to Strictly – and has revealed why he had to sit out of last week’s episode.
Jacob Stolworthy18 October 2025 16:00
Amber Davies is uncertain about tonight’s performance
Amber Davies will perform this year’s first Argentine Tango – and she’s feeling the nerves.
Speaking on companion show It Takes Two, Davies said “It’s the first time I’ve looked at a routine and thought ‘I don’t know if I’m going to be able to achieve that.’”
She said the challenging routine is “a massive compliment” as it means her professional partner Nikita Kuzmin “believes” in her.
Amber Davies (Getty Images)
Jacob Stolworthy18 October 2025 15:30
Alex Kingston is one to watch
Many Strictly viewers are earmarking ER and Doctor Who star Alex Kingston as a dark horse in this year’s competition.
After a meagre first week performance, Kingston has risen up the leaderboard – and is fast becoming a fan favourite.
Jacob Stolworthy18 October 2025 15:00
Who is favourite to be voted off next?
The odds are in for this weekend’s Strictly – and it seems Chris Robshaw will be lucky to make it through.
Rugby player Robshaw is the most likely to be eliminated in tomorrow’s results show, closely followed by Stefan Dennis, Balvinder Sopal.
Strictly stars Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova (BBC)
Jacob Stolworthy18 October 2025 14:30
Cynthia Erivo appeared on last week’s show
Strictly viewers were treated to an appearace by Wicked star Cynthia Erivo in last week’s episode.
It was revealed by presenter Tess Daly at the start of the episode that the Oscar-nominated actor had been guest mentoring the stars, but would not be offering scores after each performance.
This led to a few awkward moments.
Jacob Stolworthy18 October 2025 14:00
Catch up with last week’s events
Strictly Come Dancing brought plenty of drama in its annual Movie Week – and one star even managed the impressive feat of landing the first 10 of the series.
Jacob Stolworthy18 October 2025 13:30
Last week’s leaderboard
Before week four fo the competition, catch up onn he marks and total scores from last weeks from judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke:
Lewis Cope and Katya Jones – 9 + 10 + 9 + 9 = 37
Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin – 8 + 9 + 9 + 9 = 35
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer – 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 = 32
George Clarke and Alexis Warr – 6 + 8 + 9 + 8 = 31
Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe – 7 + 8 + 7 + 8 = 30
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley – 7 + 7 + 6 + 8 = 28
La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec – 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 = 28
Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon – 7 + 7 + 6 + 6 =26
Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola – 6 + 7 +7 + 7 = 25
Karen Carney and Carlos Gu – 4 + 7 + 7 + 7 = 25
Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington – 5 + 7 + 6 + 7 = 25
Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova – 4 + 6 + 6 + 6 = 22
Ross King and Jowita Przystał – 4 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 19
Jacob Stolworthy18 October 2025 13:00
‘Strictly’ fans lef furious after last week’s dance off
Strictly Come Dancing fans were left in disbelief after Balvinder Sopal found herself in the dreaded dance off.
On Sunday’s results show (12 October), the EastEnders star received the least number of votes alongside entertainment reporter Ross King.
While King became the second contestant to be eliminated from the 2025 series, viewers couldn’t help but share their surprise at Sopal and her professional partner Julian Caillon’s presence in the bottom two.
Jacob Stolworthy18 October 2025 12:30
Vicky Pattison says she’s ‘overwhelmed’ by ‘Strictly’ experience
Reality television personality Vicky Pattison has described her experience on Strictly Come Dancing as “intimidating and overwhelming”.
The star, who is paired with professional dancer Kai Widdrington, admitted that training for the BBC hit series has been a “baptism of fire”,
“All the pros are carved like angels, and I’m there sweating away in my gym gear,” she told Women’s Health UK.
“It’s both intimidating and overwhelming. But as you get older, you don’t often get the opportunity to get out of your comfort zone. I like to prove I’m capable.”
Jacob Stolworthy18 October 2025 12:00
