Lewis Cope & Katya Jones Top Strictly Leaderboard with Fiery Paso Doble – Week 3 Results
Strictly Come Dancing delivered another night of dazzling performances adn surprising scores this weekend. Lewis Cope and his professional partner, Katya Jones, ignited the dance floor with a breathtaking Paso Doble, earning the first perfect 10 of the series. their powerful routine, set to music from The mask of Zorro, captivated both judges and viewers alike.
Cope and Jones ultimately achieved a total of 37 points, securing the top spot on the leaderboard. This puts them two points ahead of Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin, who impressed with a graceful American Smooth to a classic from The Sound of Music.
However, not everyone found success on Saturday night. Ross King and Jowita Przystal’s Paso Doble to the Thunderbirds theme tune sadly failed to resonate with the judging panel. Special guest judge, Wicked star Cynthia Erivo, was present but did not contribute to the scoring.
Moreover, some fans expressed disappointment with the score awarded to former footballer karen Carney and Carlos Gu. Many believed their energetic Cha Cha deserved a higher mark than the 4 given by notoriously critical judge Craig Revel Horwood.
Meanwhile, Neighbours star Stefan Dennis was absent from the competition due to illness. He and his partner, Dianne Buswell, will automatically advance to the next stage of the competition, ensuring their continued journey on the show.
Here’s a complete breakdown of the scores from Week 3, as judged by Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas, and Anton Du Beke:
* Lewis Cope and Katya Jones – 9 + 10 + 9 + 9 = 37
* Amber Davies and Nikita kuzmin – 8 + 9 + 9 + 9 = 35
* Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer – 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 = 32
* George Clarke and Alexis Warr – 6 + 8 + 9 + 8 = 31
* Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe – 7 + 8 + 7 + 8 = 30
* Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley – 7 + 7 + 6 + 8 = 28
* La voix and Aljaž Škorjanec – 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 = 28
* Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon – 7 + 7 + 6 + 6 = 26
* Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola – 6 + 7 + 7 + 7 = 25
* Karen Carney and Carlos Gu – 4 + 7 + 7 + 7 = 25
* Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington – 5 + 7 + 6 + 7 = 25
* Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova – 4 + 6 + 6 + 6 = 22
* Ross King and Jowita Przystał – 4 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 19
* Stefan Dennis and Dianne Buswell – Absent due to illness; will automatically go thru to the next round
As the competition heats up, you can expect even more drama, stunning performances, and surprising eliminations. Remember, each week brings new challenges and opportunities for your favorite couples to shine. Keep watching to see who will lift the coveted Glitterball trophy!
