Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope achieved a milestone on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, earning the first perfect score of the series during Movie Week. His performance, alongside partner Nancy Xu, topped the leaderboard, surpassing actress Amber davies and Olympian Harry Aikines-aryeetey.
The competition’s Movie Week showcased a range of performances, with influencer Ellie Goldstein embodying “Barbie” in a silver sequin jumpsuit, and Hollywood correspondent Ross King delivering a Thunderbirds-themed routine that, while an betterment, didn’t resonate with the judges. Though, it was La Voix’s emotionally resonant Waltz, set to “Feed the Birds (Tuppence A Bag)” from Mary Poppins, that captivated both the audience and judges, earning praise from guest mentor Cynthia Erivo, who described it as “beautiful” and “vulnerable.”
Tomorrow’s episode will reveal wich couple faces elimination, with a single misstep perhaps ending their journey on the show. the results will be broadcast on BBC One and iPlayer at 19:15 BST. Strictly Come dancing continues to draw a large audience, offering a blend of celebrity performance and professional choreography.
