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ANGELA Scanlon has become the latest celebrity to be voted off from Strictly Come Dancing after ending up in the dreaded dance off.
The star was up against Layton Williams and fans were shocked to see the actor in the dance-off.
Three of the judges voted for Layton and Nikita meaning Angela missed out on a quarter-final spot.
It comes as Bobby Brazier made it through after he paid an emotional tribute to his mum Jade Goody on Strictly Come Dancing last night and said he was ";so proud of her".
TV personality Goody died when Brazier was just four years old.
He said he would "love to spend a day with her ... just to see where I get my smile from".
Read our live blog below for the latest news and updates...
Strictly in favouritism row as tense exchange between Bobby and Shirley edited out
Strictly bosses cut a tense exchange between Bobby Brazier and Shirley Ballas during last week's results show, leading to accusations of favouritism.
A source said: “Bobby sounded like he’d had enough whereas Shirley seemed mildly annoyed and basically told him to pull his socks up.
“Some think the Beeb are making Bobby their golden boy and wanted to avoid any conflict.”
When Alesha Dixon won Strictly
Singer Alesha Dixon and professional dancer Matthew Cutler stormed to victory in 2007’s Strictly Come Dancing with a series of show-stopping routines including a Cha Cha to Crazy in Love.
Following her incredible win, she later returned to the series as a short-lived judge, before joining the team at Britain’s Got Talent.
They beat Matt DiAngelo and his partner Flavia Cacace in the final – though they ended up a couple so I guess everyone was a winner here.
Layton Williams on 'pushing boundaries'
Layton Williams has said he enjoys "pushing the boundaries" on Strictly despite receiving some criticism.
He said: "I feel like we've always come out and kind of like done something potentially a little bit more out there pushing the boundaries... we've thrown in this and that... and there's always an element of surprise.
Referring to his performance last week, he added: "Why shouldn't we be swinging from poles and living our best lives? It went down pretty (well) if you ask me so I'm really proud and I stand by it, it's also a couple's choice. Get into it."
What were the scores last night?
- Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola (9+10+10+9) = 38
- and Dianne Buswell (8+9+10+10) = 37
- Annabel Croft and Johannes Radebe (8+9+9+10) = 36
- and Nikita Kuzmin (8+9+8+9) = 34
- Nigel Harman and Katya Jones (8+8+8+9) = 33
- Angela Scanlon and Carlos Gu (7+7+8+9) = 31
Strictly stars in bits as Bobby Brazier pays beautiful tribute to late mum
The Strictly cast was left in bits last night as Bobby Brazier paid a beautiful tribute to Jade Goody.
The Strictly star took centre stage with his dance partner Dianne Buswell for a touching contemporary dance to the song This Woman’s Work by Maxwell.
And even the usually stern judges were left emotional with both Shirley and Anton breaking down after the performance.
Who is still in it to win it?
Strictly Come Dancing 2023 started off with 15 famous faces.
Every week they are slowly whittled down until there are three left in the grand final.
The stars who are still in the competition are:
- Actor and model Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell
- Actress Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola
- Actress Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin
- Tennis ace Annabel Croft and Johannes Radebe
- Actor Nigel Harman and Katya Jones
- TV presenter Angela Scanlon and Carlos Gu
Craig Revel Horwood accused of 'undermarking' Layton Williams
A former Strictly head judge has slammed Craig Revel Horwood for "undermarking" Layton Williams' performance last Saturday.
Arlene Phillips, 80, thought the West End performer, 29, deserved a perfect score last weekend.
Speaking at the Oldie of the Year Awards, she said: “Craig should have given Layton a 10 last weekend.
"That was one of the most outstanding pieces of dance on television."
Quarter-finalists revealed early as results leaked AGAIN
Strictly fans have had tonight's results spoiled for them once again as information continues to leak from the show's set.
Each week an anonymous person, who goes by the name 'The Strictly Spoiler' attempts to leak the result before it's broadcast.
It's due to the fact the Beeb pre-record Sunday's tense dance-offs shortly after the live Saturday episode wraps up.
And it looks like they've done it again, leaving some viewers devastated.
Ellie Leach firm favourite to win Strictly 2023
Ellie Leach has now become the firm favourite among Bookies to take home this year’s Glitterball trophy.
Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: “Ellie has gone from strength to strength this series; she’s a shoo-in for this year’s Glitterball Trophy, as far as the odds are concerned.”
With just six celebs left, she leads Bobby Brazier in the race to be crowned champion:
- Ellie Leach – 2/7
- Bobby Brazier – 10/1
- Layton Williams – 12/1
- Nigel Harman – 12/1
- Annabel Croft – 16/1
- Angela Scanlon – 25/1
‘Absolutely fabulous’ – more from Angela
Angela Rippon praised the “team spirit” of everyone on the show and thanked her partner Kai.
“Everybody talks about the team and all the pros – everyone who has danced – there is a real team spirit in this programme unlike anything I’ve come across anywhere else in any of the many programmes I’ve done. It’s absolutely fabulous,” Angela said.
“They support us, they encourage us all the time – it’s absolutely wonderful. But the person who really has to get the most credit is this gentleman here (Widdrington).
“He’s [Widdrington] an old soul on young shoulders. He’s 28 and I’m 79, there’s a 51-year difference in our ages.
“He has looked after me so brilliantly, he’s a wonderful dancer, a great choreographer, but he’s a terrific teacher … and he has the patience of a saint!”
How to watch Strictly Come Dancing abroad
You’ll first need to download a VPN, such as or onto the device you’ll be streaming iPlayer from.
Then, load the VPN and select a UK server, which will (legally) reroute your IP address to the UK.
You’ll then be able to head to iPlayer and stream Strictly Come Dancing with no trouble.
What did Angela say after her exit?
Asked about her time on the show by presenter Tess Daly, Rippon said: “I have to tell you that the last nine weeks have probably been the most terrifying, the most fantastic, the most glorious, the most joyful that I have spent for a very long time in my profession.
“I have had the time of my life, people keep making reference to the fact that I presented Come Dancing, but that was 40 years ago, that was a different time!
“He (Widdrington) wasn’t even born then! But, actually, being this side of the competition, this side of the programme, has been really an eye-opener for me in so many different ways.”
Who has left Strictly so far?
Every Sunday, the BBC show waves goodbye to one more celebrity.
Here’s who has left the competition so far:
Week nine – Angela Rippon
Week eight: Krishnan Guru-Murthy
Week seven: Adam Thomas
Week six: Zara McDermott
Week five: Eddie Kadi
Week four: Jody Cundy
Week three: Nikita Kanda
Week two: Les Dennis
Week one: No one
When will the results of week 10 be announced?
That takes place tonight (November 26) at 7.20pm on BBC One.
How can you vote?
To vote online for Strictly Come Dancing, you will firstly need to register – or if you have BBC account already set up from last year, you can just sign in.
Waltz - or rumba - over to the Strictly homepage. When the vote is open the link to vote will appear at the top of the page.
The couples will be listed in alphabetical order. Select the button next to their names and click “vote now” to submit your choice.
And you’re able to vote more than once, although there is an upper limit on how many times you can vote per episode.
There is no charge for voting online.
When did Bill Bailey win Strictly?
Bill Bailey and Oti Mabuse were crowned the winners of Strictly Come Dancing in 2020.
After performances from HRVY, Maisie Smith and Jamie Laing, entertainer Bill became the eldest contestant to ever take home the Giltterball trophy.
Announcing the result as the spectacular nine-week series came to an end, host Tess Daly said: “The moment we’ve all been waiting for… the Strictly champions of 2020 are Bill and Oti.”
Champion Bill said: “It feels surreal, extraordinary and wonderful.
“I never thought we would get this far. I never thought we’d get to the final.
“I’ve had the most extraordinary teacher and the most extraordinary dancer.
“Someone who has believed in me right from the beginning. She found something.”
How to watch Strictly Come Dancing abroad
You’ll first need to download a VPN, such as or onto the device you’ll be streaming iPlayer from.
Then, load the VPN and select a UK server, which will (legally) reroute your IP address to the UK.
You’ll then be able to head to iPlayer and stream Strictly Come Dancing with no trouble.
Who has left Strictly so far?
Every Sunday, the BBC show waves goodbye to one more celebrity.
Here’s who has left the competition so far:
Week nine – Angela Rippon
Week eight: Krishnan Guru-Murthy
Week seven: Adam Thomas
Week six: Zara McDermott
Week five: Eddie Kadi
Week four: Jody Cundy
Week three: Nikita Kanda
Week two: Les Dennis
Week one: No one
What did Angela say after her exit?
Asked about her time on the show by presenter Tess Daly, Rippon said: “I have to tell you that the last nine weeks have probably been the most terrifying, the most fantastic, the most glorious, the most joyful that I have spent for a very long time in my profession.
“I have had the time of my life, people keep making reference to the fact that I presented Come Dancing, but that was 40 years ago, that was a different time!
“He (Widdrington) wasn’t even born then! But, actually, being this side of the competition, this side of the programme, has been really an eye-opener for me in so many different ways.”
Meet the Strictly Christmas line-up
It’s nearly December, which means the annual Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special is just weeks away.
This year the BBC have brought in stars from the world of sports, music and television.
Here are all the celebs taking part:
- Danny Cipriani
- Tillie Amartey
- Keisha Buchanan
- Dan Snow
- Sally Nugent
- Jamie Borthwick
How they fared this week ... and when will the results of week 10 be announced?
Here's a recap of the scores tonight:
Ellie - 38
Bobby - 37
Annabel - 36
Layton - 34
Nigel - 33
Angela - 31
Final results will be announced tomorrow (November 26) at 7.20pm on BBC One.
That's all for now ... time to vote!
Strictly returns to our screens tomorrow at 7.20pm on BBC One for the results show. Angela (31 points) and Nigel (33) could find themselves in the dance-offs as the two lowest scoring couples.
There will also be a live performance from Texas. Voting is now open and closes tonight at 9.05pm.
All the information you need to vote can be found.
'A very serious dance' - but what did the judges think?
Well, Anton liked that! "What a night! I'm so glad I came! Clean and brilliant ... though it lacked a bit of intensity."
Craig thought the performance "lacked intimacy", while Motsi loved it and Shirley thought it was excellent.
Scores are in: Craig; 9; Motsi: 10; Shirely: 10; Anton: 9. Total: 38.
Last dance on its way
It's time for Ellie and Vito taking on an Argentine Tango to Bills, Bills, Bills by Destiny's Child. Can they snatch the lead?
Judges praise Bobby and Dianne - and put them top of the leaderboard
Some of the superlatives from the judges included "sublime" and "absolutely stunning".
An emotional performance from Bobby and Dianne.
The judges scores are in: Craig: 8; Motsi: 9; Shirley: 10 and Anton: 10. Total: 37