Dani Dyer is a TV personality, broadcaster, author and mother of three. She had to withdraw after fracturing her ankle in a 'fall' in training. Dani was partnered with Nikita Kuzmin.placeholder image
Dani Dyer is a TV personality, broadcaster, author and mother of three. She had to withdraw after fracturing her ankle in a 'fall' in training. Dani was partnered with Nikita Kuzmin. | BBC

Strictly Come Dancing cast: full list of couples in series 23 and who has left so far

By Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Senior Reporter

Published 18th Oct 2025, 08:30 BST

Remind yourself of who the Strictly Come Dancing couples are in series 23 πŸ•ΊπŸ’ƒπŸ“Ί

Strictly Come Dancing is back for another week of action. The remaining stars will be hitting the ballroom floor once more in just a matter of hours.

The BBC has confirmed what week it will be this weekend. Plus the start time has been detailed for this evening’s (October 18) live show.

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See what dances the celebrities will be taking on this weekend and which songs they will be soundtracked by. Full list here.

Two stars have already been eliminated and a third will join them very soon. But who is still left in the competition?

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Vicky Pattison is a TV presenter, author, podcast and radio host. She said: "I’m absolutely buzzing to be part of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing lineup... but I'd be lying if I said I wasn’t terrified. I just really hope I don't make too much of a fool of myself!" She was partnered with Kai Widdrington and went home in week 8.

9. Vicky Pattison - eliminated week 8

Vicky Pattison is a TV presenter, author, podcast and radio host. She said: "I’m absolutely buzzing to be part of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing lineup... but I'd be lying if I said I wasn’t terrified. I just really hope I don't make too much of a fool of myself!" She was partnered with Kai Widdrington and went home in week 8. | BBC Photo: BBC

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La Voix is a performer, presenter and singer who competed in the 2024 series of the BBC hit RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. La Voix said: "I've performed for royalty, RuPaul and Simon Cowell, but nothing fills me with more excitement (and quite a bit of terror) than the thought of dancing in front of millions on live Saturday night TV." She was partnered with AljaΕΎ Ε korjanec but had tp withdraw due to injury in week 9.

10. La Voix - withdrawn

La Voix is a performer, presenter and singer who competed in the 2024 series of the BBC hit RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. La Voix said: "I've performed for royalty, RuPaul and Simon Cowell, but nothing fills me with more excitement (and quite a bit of terror) than the thought of dancing in front of millions on live Saturday night TV." She was partnered with AljaΕΎ Ε korjanec but had tp withdraw due to injury in week 9. | BBC Photo: BBC

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Alex Kingston is an award-winning actor and star of stage and screen best known as Dr. River Song in Doctor Who. She said: "Aaaaagghhh!!!!!!" She was partnered with Johannes Radebe and was eliminated in week 10.

11. Alex Kingston - eliminated week 10

Alex Kingston is an award-winning actor and star of stage and screen best known as Dr. River Song in Doctor Who. She said: "Aaaaagghhh!!!!!!" She was partnered with Johannes Radebe and was eliminated in week 10. | BBC Photo: BBC

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Lewis Cope is an actor and Emmerdale star. He said: "I'm so excited to be swapping the Dales for the dance floor and joining this year's Strictly Come Dancing. I've always been a fan of the show and cannot wait to get started!" He was partnered with Katya Jones and was eliminated in the quarter-final (week 11).

12. Lewis Cope - eliminated week 11

Lewis Cope is an actor and Emmerdale star. He said: "I'm so excited to be swapping the Dales for the dance floor and joining this year's Strictly Come Dancing. I've always been a fan of the show and cannot wait to get started!" He was partnered with Katya Jones and was eliminated in the quarter-final (week 11). | BBC Photo: BBC

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