Strictly Come Dancing is back and the cast has been trimmed down dramatically. The show has eliminated six couples and counting in series 23.
The remaining stars will take to the dance floor for week eight as the journey to the Glitterball Trophy continues. It is almost time for Blackpool Week but there is one more round of live shows to get through.
BBC has confirmed the start time for the latest round of action - and it is a different one yet again. The results show will take place tomorrow night (November 16).
But who has left Strictly Come Dancing so far? Hereβs all you need to know:
Who is the favourite to win Strictly Come Dancing? See how the odds have changed ahead of week 8.
9. Vicky Pattison - eliminated week 8
Vicky Pattison is a TV presenter, author, podcast and radio host. She said: "Iβm absolutely buzzing to be part of this yearβs Strictly Come Dancing lineup... but I'd be lying if I said I wasnβt 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
10. La Voix - withdrawn
La Voix is a performer, presenter and singer who competed in the 2024 series of the BBC hit RuPaulβs 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
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
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