Strictly Come Dancing's 2025 season saw a dramatic turn of events as Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, the 37-year-old athlete and former Gladiator, became the sixth celebrity to be eliminated. Aikines-Aryeetey, known for his speed on the track, found himself in a dance-off with La Voix from RuPaul's Drag Race UK and Aljaž Škorjanec. The judges, in a surprising twist, voted to save La Voix, sending Aikines-Aryeetey home. Despite the elimination, Aikines-Aryeetey expressed his gratitude for the opportunity, calling it a dream come true and thanking his partner, Karen Hauer, for her guidance and support. Hauer, in turn, praised her partner's dedication and spirit, highlighting his hard work and listening skills. This marks Aikines-Aryeetey's second appearance on the show, following his participation in the 2024 Christmas Special with Nancy Xu. Meanwhile, EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal sailed through to the next round after a captivating Bhangra-inspired routine, while ER and Doctor Who actor Alex Kingston faced challenges due to her numerical dyslexia, which made the paso doble performance particularly difficult. The show continues to captivate audiences, with the next episode set for November 15th at 6:25 p.m.
