The WORST episodes of Strictly Come Dancing
Every episode of Strictly Come Dancing ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Strictly Come Dancing!
Dazzling routines, outrageous sets, flamboyant costumes and the occasional dance dis-aaa-ster.
#1 - Week 12 Results
Season 15 - Episode 24 - Aired 12/10/2017
Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly reveal the results of last night's viewers' vote, which will decide who is going through to next week's final. Three of the five couples have already secured a position in next week's show, and the others must compete in a dance-off to decide who will get the last remaining place. With music from Craig David and a Lindy Hop routine by the professional dancers.
#2 - Week 8 Results
Season 15 - Episode 16 - Aired 11/12/2017
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman reveal the results of last night's viewers' votes, and the two couples with the lowest combined scores from the judges and the audience must compete in a dance-off to retain their place in the contest. Plus, music from Seal and a special Remembrance Day performance by the professional dancers, accompanied by the RAF Spitfires Choir.
#3 - Week 9
Season 15 - Episode 17 - Aired 11/18/2017
The star-studded dance contest reaches its most dazzling annual milestone, as the eight remaining pro-celebrity duos depart from London and head north to the Lancashire coast, where they put their skills to the test against the iconic backdrop of Blackpool Tower Ballroom. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman open proceedings by introducing a grand-scale group performance, in which the couples are joined on the dancefloor by judges Shirley Ballas, Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood. Already a glamorous affair, Strictly turns the dial well and truly up to 11 for its yearly trip to the northern resort town, with even more glitzy sets and routines that push the performers to their limits. With the grand final now only a month away, the stars once again face the judges scrutiny ahead of yet another elimination.
#4 - Week 9 Results
Season 15 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/19/2017
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present the results of last night's show. The two couples with the lowest combined score from the judges and the audience must compete in a dance off to decide who will remain in the contest. Plus, a tribute to Northern Soul by the professional dancers, a duet by Alfie Boe and Michael Ball and a classic hit from Tears for Fears.
#5 - Week 10
Season 15 - Episode 19 - Aired 11/25/2017
The seven remaining pro-celebrity duos return to the Elstree studio, in the wake of their expedition to the Lancashire coast last weekend for the annual Blackpool Tower special. The competition will be no less intense on coming back to familiar territory, though, as the celebrities and their seasoned dancing partners draw closer to the grand final. Judges Shirley Ballas, Bruno Tonioli, Darcey Bussell and Craig Revel Horwood are on hand to assess each pairing's skills as they perform their individual routines, before they all tackle the Paso Doble at the same time in a `Pasodoblathon'. As ever, though, the impressing the judges is only half of the battle, as the stars must also gain the approval of the viewing public, who are given a chance to have their say over who should stay in the running.
#6 - Week 10 Results
Season 15 - Episode 20 - Aired 11/26/2017
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman reveal the results of last night's viewers' vote. Five of the remaining seven couples are guaranteed a place in next week's show, but the two pairs with the lowest combined score from the audience and the judges must compete in a dance-off to decide who will be leaving the contest. Plus, Kelly Clarkson performs her latest single.
#7 - Week 11
Season 15 - Episode 21 - Aired 12/2/2017
Only six couples remain in the running, as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman invite the pro-celebrity duos back to the studio for another round of performances. This time, it is Musicals Week, which means the stars and their professional dancer partners will be tackling popular routines from West End and Broadway shows. The show begins with a group performance taking the form of a routine from the soundtrack of Oliver!, before their stars are tasked with pulling off their individual dances. Judges Shirley Ballas, Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood are on hand to deliver their verdicts and award points to the most successful stars. However, the competitors' true fate will only be decided once the public has voted.
#8 - Week 11 Results
Season 15 - Episode 22 - Aired 12/3/2017
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman reveal the results of the Musicals Week viewers' vote. The two couples with the lowest combined scores from the judges and audience must compete in a dance-off to decide which of them will be eliminated from the contest before next week's semi-final. Featuring music from Beverley Knight, Amber Riley and Cassidy Janson.
#9 - Week 12
Season 15 - Episode 23 - Aired 12/9/2017
The five remaining celebrities and their seasoned dancing partners reach the semi-final, and take to the stage in the studio to once again demonstrate their dancing skills. All the contestants face a two dances apiece as they try to win the favour of judges Shirley Ballas, Bruno Tonioli, Darcey Bussell and Craig Revel Horwood - and the viewers at home - if they are to be in with a chance of winning. Once the show is over, voting lines are opened, and fans are given a chance to have their say over who should make it to the final.
#10 - Week 8
Season 15 - Episode 15 - Aired 11/11/2017
The pro-celebrity couples face yet another round of high-pressure performances, as the competition enters its eighth weekend. Only nine duos remain, and Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly present as the pairs once more take to the dancefloor to demonstrate whether a week of rigorous training has had any impact on their skills as dancers. This time, though, the pressure is higher than ever, as anyone who drops out of the contest this weekend will miss out on the chance to dance at Blackpool Tower Ballroom next week. As ever, judges Shirley Ballas, Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood and Darcey Bussell preside over the contest, awarding each star a score that could give them a crucial lead in avoiding elimination following the public vote.
#11 - The Final
Season 15 - Episode 25 - Aired 12/16/2017
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host the live grand final, which sees the final four celebrity contestants and their partners taking to the stage for three dances that will determine whether they claim the glitterball trophy. Shirley Ballas, Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood and Darcey Bussell offer their comments and score the performances, but as always, their opinions are merely guidance - the decision as to who waltzes off with this year's title is down to the viewers' vote. As the winner is decided, the rest of the 2017 cast are expected to return for one final, celebratory group performance. Plus, Ed Sheeran steps up to the stage for a special performance.
#12 - Launch
Season 16 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/8/2018
The pro-celebrity ballroom contest hosted by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman returns, featuring a medley of Nile Rodgers' greatest hits performed by Chic and the man himself. Nile is also joined by Craig David and Stefflon Don for a special performance of their new single. The line-up this year features former Pussycat Dolls singer Ashley Roberts, Casualty actor Charles Venn (Jacob Masters), Red Dwarf's Danny John-Jules, Steps singer Faye Tozer, former England cricketer Graeme Swann, YouTube personality Joe Sugg, BBC newsreader Kate Silverton, TV presenter and campaigner Katie Piper, Paralympic swimmer and paratriathlete Lauren Steadman, Blue singer and former EastEnders actor Lee Ryan, This Morning doctor Ranj Singh, stand-up comedian Seann Walsh, investigative journalist Stacey Dooley, TV presenter and fashion expert Susannah Constantine, and radio DJ Vick Hope. Shirley Ballas, Bruno Tonioli, Darcey Bussell and Craig Revel Horwood all return to the judging desk, keeping a close eye on the contestants as they make their first moves on the famous dancefloor.
#13 - Week 1
Season 16 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/22/2018
Get ready to start dancing! Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present the first live episode of this year's spectacular series.
#14 - Week 2
Season 16 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/29/2018
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present as the celebrities take to the dance floor once again. This week, the pressure is really on, with viewers given the chance to vote for their favourite couples for the first time. As ever, judges Shirley Ballas, Bruno Tonioli, Darcey Bussell and Craig Revel Horwood will be offering their own unique words of wisdom and waving their scoring paddles. None of the duos will want to be the first to leave, but one of them will be waltzing off into the sunset when the results are announced tomorrow evening.
#15 - Week 2 Results
Season 16 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/30/2018
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announce the results of the judges' scores and viewers' votes from the first two live weekends. The two couples with the lowest combined scores will take part in a dance-off to decide who will be the first to leave the contest. Featuring a guest appearance by George Ezra, who performs his hit song Shotgun.
#16 - Week 3
Season 16 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/6/2018
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present as the pro-celebrity dance competition continues. Last week, the couples were given their first taste of the pressures of avoiding elimination, and the tension does not let up as the second round of the competition proper gets under way with Movie Week. As in previous competitions, the 14 duos are challenged to come up with routines that pay homage to Hollywood's greatest films, and as always, Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and Darcey Bussell are on hand to deliver their verdict on the stars' performances. Viewers at home then get a chance to have their say over which performers to back ahead of the results show tomorrow night.
#17 - Week 3 Results
Season 16 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/7/2018
Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly reveal the two couples who have the lowest combined judges' score and viewer vote, and must go head to head in a dance-off to decide which of them will be eliminated from the contest. Plus, a performance by Gladys Knight, singing her 1989 James Bond theme song Licence to Kill, and a group performance from the professionals with a very modern take on the all-time classic Singin' in the Rain.
#18 - Week 4
Season 16 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/13/2018
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host the next stage of the dance contest, as the 13 remaining couples take to the floor to impress judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and Darcey Bussell, as well as the viewers, and avoid being eliminated in tomorrow night's results show. The likes of Faye Tozer, Ashley Roberts, Danny John-Jules and Joe Sugg have all impressed in the opening weeks, but know they are only one poor dance away from potentially being sent home.
#19 - Week 7 Results
Season 15 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/5/2017
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman reveal the results of the viewers' votes from last night's show. The two couples with the lowest combined scores from the audience and the judges must compete in a dance-off to decide which of them will be eliminated from the contest. Featuring a musical performance from Stereophonics.
#20 - Week 7
Season 15 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/4/2017
#21 - Week 6 Results
Season 15 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/29/2017
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present the results of the viewers' votes from last night's Halloween special. The two couples given the lowest combined score by the judges and the audience compete in a dance-off to decide which of them will be leaving the contest. Featuring a musical performance from Steps.
#22 - Week 6
Season 15 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/28/2017
Spiders, witches, broomsticks and ghosts take up residence in the ballroom, as the dancing contest's traditional Halloween special arrives. Entering the sixth weekend of the contest, the pack of couples has been whittled down to 11, and judges Shirley Ballas, Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood will be looking for the pro-celebrity duos to deliver suitably spooky performances if they are to earn the highest scores and boost their chances of finding themselves in a dance-off on Sunday. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present.
#23 - Week 5 Results
Season 15 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/22/2017
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present the results of last night's public vote, which is combined with the judges' scores to reveal the two lowest scoring couples. Both pairs will compete in a dance-off to decide which of them will be eliminated from the contest. With music from Irish rock band the Script.
#24 - Week 5
Season 15 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/21/2017
12 couples remain as the annual dancing competition enters its fifth weekend. The pressure to put in a flawless performance remains as high as ever, as the duos once again take to the stage to demonstrate the routines they have been practising throughout the week. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are on hand to oversee proceedings, as judges Shirley Ballas, Darcey Bussell, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood share their thoughts on the couples' steps.
#25 - Week 4 Results
Season 15 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/15/2017
Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly reveal which couples will be facing elimination, as they combine the results of the viewer vote with the previously announced judges' score. The two least successful pairs then go head to head in a dance-off, the outcome of which will determine who leaves the competition. Featuring music from Gregory Porter.