Strictly Come Dancing fans across the UK are expressing fury and disbelief after the results of a dramatic dance-off were leaked online ahead of the official broadcast, with many calling it the most unjust exit in the show's long history.
Fans React with Fury on Social Media
The spoiler, which circulated on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, 7th December 2025, has sparked a tidal wave of outrage. One incensed viewer declared the result meant "the British public actually disgusts me", using the hashtag #strictly. Another fan described it as "the most shocking Strictly elimination EVER to happen".
The anger intensified as more fans weighed in. One long-time viewer posted: "This is the biggest robbery in Strictly history for me. I've watched every episode of every series of this show but I'm done with this series. Devastated honestly." A fourth simply stated the spoiler result was "absolutely abysmal" and that they felt "sick".
A Tight Leaderboard Precedes the Shock
The leaked outcome is particularly shocking given the incredibly close scores from Saturday night's Musicals Week performances. The leaderboard was tightly packed, leaving little room for error:
- Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin topped the board with a perfect score of 40.
- George and Alexis, Balvinder Sopal and Julian, and Lewis Cope and Katya all followed closely with 35 points each.
- Karen and Carlos found themselves at the bottom with 34 points.
With such a narrow gap between the celebrities, the identity of the eliminated couple has left many viewers stunned, especially as it means they will miss next week's coveted semi-final.
Unpredictability Defines the Series
The shock result underscores a theme of unpredictability that has run through this series. Earlier in the week, frontrunner Amber Davies, the 29-year-old West End star, admitted she was refusing to think about the final precisely because the competition has been so volatile.
Speaking with her partner Nikita Kuzmin, Davies noted how fellow contestant Vicky Pattison had recently gone "from the top of the leaderboard to leaving" in just one week. "You just never know," she said, "The competition is so unpredictable... that's why I'm taking it one week at a time." Her words now seem prophetic in light of the latest controversial exit.
While the result has caused uproar online, some see a silver lining for television drama. One viewer commented on X: "Hands down the most wild dance off result I’ve ever seen... Tess & Claudia are truly witnessing the craziest s**t for their final series as hosts!"
The official result will be confirmed on BBC One during Strictly Come Dancing: The Results, presented by Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, which airs at 7.45pm.
