Strictly Come Dancing confirms seventh couple eliminated ahead of Blackpool special

Strictly Come Dancing has seen its seventh couple waltz off into the sunset ahead of next week's Blackpool special. Following a dance off against Jaime Winstone and Carlos Gu, Will Best and Dianne Buswell sadly said goodbye to the competition on tonight's episode (Sunday, 15 November).

Will and Dianne had performed a Paso doble to 80's classic 'Smalltown Boy' by Bronski Beat, with Jamie and Carlos danced the Charleston to 'I Can’t Do It Alone' sung by Catherine Zeta-Jones from the musical movie Chicago.

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When it came to the judges' votes, Motsi Mabuse and Head Judge Shirley Ballas chose to save Jaime and Carlos, while Anton Du Beke opted to keep Will and Dianne in the competition.

That meant it was all down to Craig Revel Horwood who had the deciding vote and chose to save Jaime and Carlos, meaning Will and Dianne were eliminated.

At the top of the leaderboard following Saturday episode were Cach and Maddie who performed a Charleston to 'Blame It on the Boogie' by The Jacksons.

Meanwhile, Delta Goodrem achieved her highest score of the series so far, despite having to dance with professional Aljaž Škorjanec for the first time. The couple performed an Argentine Tango to 'Missing' by Everything but the Girl.

Aljaž stepped in to fill the dancing shoes of Delta's pro partner Kai Widdrington, who was ruled out of performing due to illness.

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Sunday night’s results show also saw the professional dancers perform a romantasy-inspired group number, featuring the voice of Alan Cumming, as well as a performance by Celebrity Traitors winner Sebastian Croft, accompanied by a routine from Julian Caillon and Jowita Przystał.

Next week, the remaining couples hit a huge milestone as it's time for Strictly's annual Blackpool special.

Taking place at the iconic Tower Ballroom, the couples will be whittled down to just seven ahead of the Grand Final on Saturday, 19 December.

Strictly Come Dancing airs on BBC One and streams on BBC iPlayer.

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