I can’t fault your energy, Tom. Amy, I love how you took everything with great humour and great fun, and I love that you saw the good in Tom. You are an angel, Amy. Sorry it just wasn’t to be. Big love ❤️ xx #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly

I think you did sell your performance more this time, Tom, so well done for that, but again sadly no technique. Chris, you had glimpses of technique. I value technique so I’d vote to save Chris and Nadiya. #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly

Strictly Come Dancing 2025 - Week 2 - SCORES Average scores: Craig 5.2 Motsi 5.8 Shirley 5.8 Anton 6.2 SHANE 4.93 #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly

I give Balvinder and Julian a 7. I liked that this felt like an authentic Charleston. What you could work on now is cleaner leg lines, stronger kicks, a tidying up of the details, but the Charleston suits you! Timing on point! Very well done! #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly

I give George and Alexis a 7. I’m a bit conflicted here. Whilst there were moments where you shone, there were moments where you could’ve sold the drama more, with crisper movement. You could’ve also done with some pelvic tilt. But good! #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly

I give Stefan and Dianne a 2. Um… kinda obsessed with some of those choreo choices, Dianne! 😭 BUT it was wooden, lacked hip action, and your leg placements were very off. Working on the leg placement would help the hips too! Keep going. #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly

I give Chris and Nadiya a 3. I saw some wobbles and some stumbles and flat footedness, and I saw your face turn from smile to heavy concentration at times. I still want a more authentic Viennese Waltz. But some improvement on last week. #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly

I give Vicky and Kai a 6. You’re what Strictly is about. Your heel turn was EXQUISITE! I really love this style of Foxtrot routine. Your top line needs some lean; it was almost there for a moment but then disappeared. So much potential though! #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly

I give Amber and Nikita a 7. You gave this Samba your all, but this was a little aggressive and I want more softness, and there was a timing issue with your arms towards the end. But so much goodness to work with! Well done. #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly

I give Ross and Jowita a 4. I saw some decent attempts at footwork. Still could’ve had more drive, but you had some emotion in there I felt because of the connection to Scotland. Immeasurably better than last week. Well done. #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly

I give Harry and Karen a 5. This was almost there. I think your musculature that held you down a little, as it could’ve done with more spring. Your natural rhythm and smile carries you. I don’t think you quite matched the energy of the song. #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly

I give Thomas and Amy a 1. Not a single Salsa step, Thomas. No hips. No fluidity. I commend your strength but it’s NOT Salsa. At all. I’m sorry. #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly

I give Ellie and Vito an 8. This brought a tear to my eye. Your spins were stunning, your feet closed beautifully, you floated beautifully, and this was sublime. Ellie, you were the most beautiful butterfly out there. Your top line will develop! #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly

I give Alex and Johannes a 7. This was full Samba, no faff, and this is what I love. Your stationary Samba walks were exceptional, your weight transfers were lovely, gorgeous bounce, deliberate timing changes. Occasionally a little heavy, but wow! #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly

I give Lewis and Katya a 4. This needed more Viennese Waltz, less performance piece. For the small number of turns, you were decent, although you could’ve absorbed the rise a bit more. This was not a Viennese Waltz and I want Viennese Waltz. #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly

I give Jimmy and Lauren a 4. You clearly understood the basic steps but this was spiky, over exaggerated, and I’d have liked a little more softness rather than force. But I saw some nice natural figure 8 at times which does work with Cha Cha Cha. #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly

I give Karen and Carlos a 5. As someone with a curved spine, I understand the struggle. I’d like you to have physio input in developing your top frame. You lost stability and too much out of closed hold, not International Tango. But brilliant spins! #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly

I give La Voix and Aljaž a 4. I have to be honest, there were a fair few mistakes in the Jive kicks and it was quite heavy, and the kicks could have been sharper. However, I loved the comedy and personality. Technically, lacking. But I love you 🫶 #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly

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I give Karen and Carlos a 9! Those kicks were INSANE! Those pointed toes, that bounce, the speed and intricacy, this is hands down THE DANCE OF THE NIGHT! One of THE best Week 1 dances in Strictly history! #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly

I give Amber and Nikita a 7. At times lovely footwork, I did see some nice closing of the feet at times. It was very light, very musical; you have bags of potential for this show. Your frame does need a tad refining and some less hesitation. But wow #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly

I give Tom and Amy a 2. This was VERY blocky. Your posture was too forward at all times. You were walking this whole routine, no Paso at all. Not your dance in the slightest I’m afraid. Oval shaping was there though. #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly

I give La Voix and Aljaž an 8. You gave so much! Some beautiful footwork, very nimble, your top line is developing nicely, it had a beautiful theatrical quality, and your comedic timing was brilliant! I agree with Motsi wrt. dynamics, but wow! #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly

I give Balvinder and Julian a 6. Loved loved LOVED this! For Week 1 you came out and you sold it! Your confidence was off the charts, I saw attempts at bounce and hip action. I think there could’ve been some more speed changes and a straighter leg. #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly

I give Jimmy and Lauren a 5. Some glimpses of promise! You kept up with the speed well and maintained your posture for the most part. I’d have liked a little more spring and extensions of your lines into the fingertips, but as I said: promise. #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly

I give Vicky and Kai a 6. I saw nerves, but what I could also see was true potential. Some v/ nice placements, a moment where you had a lovely straight standing leg when you stationary. I’d like more speed going forward, and keep working on balance. #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly

I give George and Alexis a 5. I think you struggled quite a lot in hold, particularly when you were stepping backwards, where you lost balance and coordination. Also saw some spatula hands. 🙈 Your lifts were impressive though and I see potential! #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly

I give Ross and Jowita a 1. Not a Cha Cha Cha, I’m so sorry. And the hip hop section just looked bizarre. No hip action, no softness and fluidity, you threw your arms about in the New Yorkers, and you need to work on proper leg placement. Sorry :( #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly

I give Lewis and Katya a 7. I’M HERE FOR THIS ENERGY! Your rock steps were brilliant, your tricks worked well for this routine, but kicks suffered. You need to point your toes in Jive kicks or they look flappy and lack sharpness. Brilliant spins tho #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly

I give Ellie and Vito a 6. This was the perfect energy! Some very good steps indeed, and your timing was on point! I’d like you to keep your feet closer to the floor in these dances, what we call grounding, but brilliant! You are a star, my darling!#StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly

I give Stefan and Dianne a 5. I’m in love with the choreo, Dianne, very cutesy in the right amount! As for technique, some solid fundamentals Stefan and occasionally good drive, but fair few missteps, a couple of timing issues and incoordination. #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly

I give Harry and Karen a 6. POTENTIAL! So much I loved, brilliant rondes, basic steps, rhythm! Some great choreo, Karen! Could have done with a little more fluidity in places, a tad amount of softness. I’ll forgive the push ups in a CCC tho! #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly

I give Alex and Johannes a 4. Loved the drama, you’re a beautiful dancer, great potential. However I’d have liked more natural and reverse turns, and there was a tad too much rise and fall for a VW, quite choppy. Looking forward to seeing more! #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly

I give Chris and Nadiya a 2. Your stationary Samba walks, amongst other things, were out of Samba timing. Wooden, and hip gyration forced. More dad dance than Samba. Needed fluidity, rhythm. But well done for coming out first - the only way is up! #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing

See y’all at 6:55 for Week 1 of Strictly 🫶✨ xx #StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly

Massive congratulations to Sam and Molly. And a big shoutout to Michaela and Mark! 💖 #DancingOnIce

Torvill and Dean, a very special duo. It's been an honour to watch you skate together. 💖 #DancingOnIce

Michaela and Mark, truly stunning. Truly stunning. A simple demonstration of why you have been the frontrunner this whole series, and that has never changed. And Mark, you are the best professional this show has ever had. 💖 #DancingOnIce

Sam and Molly, this was a brilliant rendition of the Bolero with some truly difficult content. A tiny lack of synchronisation but it doesn't matter now. I'm proud of your growth. 💖 #DancingOnIce

I give Michaela and Mark 10.0! The choreography made full use of all the supporting cast, and that is what makes this theatre! I like that every lift and trick required a great deal of precision and intricacy! Amazing! #DancingOnIce

I give Sam and Molly 10.0! I want to give a shoutout to you for gaining real control over the ice. At the beginning you were stumbling and falling whenever you increased speed. You're now demonstrating skating at speed without those issues. This was brilliant! #DancingOnIce

I give Anton and Annette 8.5. I enjoyed this performance, and if I could give a 10 I would. However, there were some timing issues in there, your posture became really stooped, and your legs were turned far too inward. But you've improved immensely. Well done 💖 #DancingOnIce

I give Michaela and Mark 10.0! BY FAR THE BEST SKATE OF THE SERIES! Your solo skating was stunning, but there was also a beautiful interconnectedness when skating in partnership with Mark. Perfection! I'm so proud of you! 💖 #DancingOnIce

I give Anton and Annette 8.5. Certainly less polished than last week but certainly more fun. 3 elements were impressive, apart from the spiral that was wobbly. I also saw some posture issues creep back in. But I enjoyed it! #DancingOnIce

I give Dan and Vanessa 9.0. I do think it was your best skate yet, but your jump was rather lacklustre, and you occasionally lost the softness you needed and became a tad wooden. But, like I said, it was a good skate. #DancingOnIce

I give Sam and Molly 9.5. This was a brilliant demonstration of your improvement in control. Your solo elements were strong, apart from landing your jump. But very well done! #DancingOnIce

I give Anton and Annette 10.0! Your skating was beautiful. It really was. I completely appreciate the difference in choreography compared to usual. This was night and day compared to usual, and you TRULY have found something that works. Massive congratulations! 💖 #DancingOnIce

I give Dan and Vanessa 8.0. I have to be true to myself, even if it's controversial - you can skate brilliantly, BUT you simply can't dance to the same level. And this is particularly highlighted by Musicals Week. It's Dancing on Ice, and you only really have half. #DancingOnIce

I give Michaela and Mark 10.0! This was CABARET! But I really want to give credit to you for your quality of skating - so agile, so fast, fluid and dynamic! For me, you perfectly encapsulated the characterisation, flow and musical. VERY well done! #DancingOnIce

I give Sam and Molly 9.0. By FAR your best skate yet! The majority of it flowed beautifully, and there were some brilliantly executed elements. Towards the end, however, your sense of balance left you and we had a stumble and a near miss. But brilliant! #DancingOnIce