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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Rachel McGrath

John Nellis wows Strictly judges with 'sensational' paso doble

  • Strictly Come Dancing celebrated Icons Week with the judging panel dressed as pop culture figures, including Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke as Oasis, Motsi Mabuse as Beyonce, and Shirley Ballas as Lady Gaga.
  • Social media personality John Nellis and partner Katya Jones received 29 points for a paso doble to Bon Jovi's “It's My Life”, with Nellis’s moves being praised as “sensational”.
  • Dani Dyer scored 25 points for a rumba to Mariah Carey's “Hero”, being congratulated for her form while father Danny Dyer watched from the audience.
  • Celebrity contestants embraced the theme, with EastEnders star Lacey Turner appearing as Adele and TV presenter Will Best as Sir Elton John.
  • Australian singer Delta Goodrem missed the episode due to an injury and was given a bye to return to the competition next week.

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Strictly Come Dancing 2026 live: Icons Week sees Lawrence Robb wow with jaw-dropping lifts as Delta Goodrem is forced to miss out

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