Who's Leading the Dance? Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Shocks Fans with Week Seven Leaderboard!
As the glitter settles on another week of Strictly Come Dancing, fans are buzzing with excitement over the latest leaderboard reveal. But here's where it gets controversial—former reality star Vicky Pattison has soared to the top, leaving many to wonder if her performance truly deserved near-perfect scores. Could this be the season where underdogs take the crown?
The Leaderboard Unveiled
In a night filled with dazzling performances, Vicky Pattison and her partner, Kai Widdrington, stole the show with a mesmerizing tango to Taylor Swift’s The Fate of Ophelia. Their score of 39 (just one point shy of perfection) placed them at the pinnacle of the leaderboard. But this is the part most people miss—Love Island’s Amber Davies was hot on their heels with a triumphant salsa to Sylvester’s You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real), scoring an impressive 38. Could Amber’s infectious energy and precision give Vicky a run for her money?
Here’s the full leaderboard for Week Seven:
- Vicky & Kai – 39 (9, 10, 10, 10)
- Amber & Nikita – 38 (9, 10, 9, 10)
- Karen & Carlos – 35 (8, 10, 8, 9)
- Lewis & Katya – 35 (8, 9, 9, 9)
- Balvinder & Julian – 34 (7, 9, 9, 9)
- George & Alexis – 34 (8, 8, 9, 9)
- Alex & Johannes – 30 (7, 8, 7, 8)
- Harry & Karen – 30 (7, 8, 7, 8)
- La Voix & Aljaz – 29 (6, 8, 7, 8)
A Night of Diverse Dances
From sultry cha-cha-chas to elegant Viennese waltzes, Week Seven showcased the full spectrum of dance styles. Lewis Cope, fresh off his perfect score last week, delivered a fiery cha-cha-cha to Pete Rodriguez’s I Like It Like That. Meanwhile, Karen Carney continued her winning streak with a high-energy Charleston to a remix of Diana Ross and Aretha Franklin’s classics. And let’s not forget La Voix, whose foxtrot to Cass Elliot’s Make Your Own Kind of Music was both bold and emotional.
Who’s in Danger?
With La Voix consistently ranking low on the leaderboard, fans are speculating whether their time on the show is nearing its end. But here’s a thought-provoking question: Could their undeniable charisma and growing popularity as a potential host replacement for Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman save them from elimination? Or is it time for the drag queen to hang up their dancing shoes?
Balvinder Sopal, despite a strong performance to Ed Sheeran’s Sapphire, remains in a precarious position. Meanwhile, Alex Kingston and Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, both tied at 30 points, could find themselves in the bottom two for the first time. Will Alex’s dedicated fanbase be enough to keep her in the competition?
Last Week’s Emotional Farewell
In a bittersweet moment, model Ellie Goldstein and her partner Vito Coppola bid farewell to the competition last week. Despite a passionate tango to Lady Gaga’s Abracadabra, the judges chose to save Balvinder Sopal. Reflecting on her journey, Ellie shared her gratitude for Vito, calling him a “kind person” and expressing how much she’d enjoyed their time together. Vito, in turn, promised to continue dancing with Ellie beyond the show—a heartwarming silver lining to their exit.
The Bigger Question
As the competition heats up, one can’t help but wonder: Are the judges’ scores always aligned with audience sentiment? Vicky’s near-perfect score has sparked debates among fans. Do you think she deserved it, or was there another performance that should have taken the top spot? Let us know in the comments—we’re eager to hear your thoughts!
