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Strictly Come Dancing's Musicals Week: A High-Energy Celebration
12/6/2025, 7:45:01 AM
Overview of Musicals Week
As the final of *Strictly Come Dancing 2025* approaches, the competition intensifies with the introduction of Musicals Week, set to air on December 6 and 7, 2026. This themed week will showcase performances from iconic stage productions, featuring songs from *The Phantom of the Opera*, *Guys and Dolls*, and *West Side Story*, among others. The event marks the quarter-final of the series and introduces a new competitive element, a dance relay performance involving all remaining couples.
Key Performances and Participants
The five couples remaining in the competition are Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin, Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon, George Clarke and Alexis Warr, Lewis Cope and Katya Jones, and Karen Carney and Carlos Gu. Each pair will perform routines to specific musical numbers, including:
- Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin: Charleston to "Sit Down, You're Rockin' The Boat" from *Guys and Dolls*
- Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon: Viennese Waltz to "Never Enough" from *The Greatest Showman*
- George Clarke and Alexis Warr: Argentine Tango to "The Point of No Return" from *The Phantom of the Opera*
- Lewis Cope and Katya Jones: Salsa to "Dance at the Gym" from *West Side Story*
- Karen Carney and Carlos Gu: Samba to "The Rhythm of Life" from *Sweet Charity*
Additionally, the week will feature special guest appearances, including Paddington Bear and cast members from the West End show *Titanique*.
New Competitive Element
This year's Musicals Week introduces a high-stakes dance relay challenge, choreographed by Matt Flint. Each couple will perform alongside eight additional dancers, with their results impacting the judges' scores before the public vote. The couples will open the show with a collaborative routine, enhancing the competitive atmosphere of the event.
Previous Week's Highlights
In the lead-up to Musicals Week, the previous episode saw Lewis Cope and Katya Jones make history by winning the first-ever Instant Dance challenge. Both Karen Carney and Amber Davies achieved perfect scores of 40, while George Clarke and Alexis Warr received praise from judge Craig Revel Horwood for their Quickstep performance. The results of the last episode led to Alex Kingston's elimination after a dance-off against Balvinder Sopal.
Official Statements & Responses
The producers of *Strictly Come Dancing* have described Musicals Week as a "high-energy celebration of musicals," emphasizing the excitement surrounding the new relay challenge. The inclusion of guest performers and the variety of musical numbers aim to create a vibrant atmosphere for both the contestants and the audience.
What's Next
As the competition progresses towards its final stages, viewers can anticipate the results show following Musicals Week, which will continue the theme with performances from the professional dancers. The outcome of the relay challenge and the public votes will significantly influence which couples advance to the final.
Verbatim Quotes
- “high energy celebration of musicals.” — *Strictly Come Dancing* Producers
This year's Musicals Week promises to be a memorable event, blending competitive spirit with the joy of musical theatre.
