Strictly Come Dancing 2025: who has left so far in series 23? Full elimination order

By Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Senior Reporter

Published 6th Dec 2025, 10:00 GMT

Strictly has waved goodbye to plenty of stars in series 23 - remind yourself of all the eliminations! 👀💃🕺

Strictly Come Dancing has eliminated plenty of stars since the live shows began back in September. Just five couples are left in the competition heading into Musical Week.

Ten of the celebrities have either been eliminated or had to withdraw from the competition in the previous weeks and months. The quarter-final has arrived with the Glitterball Trophy now firmly in sight.

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Since it has been so long since the early weeks of Strictly, you might need reminding of the full elimination order in series 23. See who left and when in our gallery below!

See who the new favourite to win Strictly Come Dancing is - after a surprising shift in odds. Find out who the contenders could be for the Glitterball Trophy.

Dani Dyer is a TV personality, broadcaster, author and mother of three. She had to withdraw after fracturing her ankle in a 'fall' in training. Dani was partnered with Nikita Kuzmin.

1. Dani Dyer - withdrawn

Dani Dyer is a TV personality, broadcaster, author and mother of three. She had to withdraw after fracturing her ankle in a 'fall' in training. Dani was partnered with Nikita Kuzmin. | BBC Photo: BBC

Thomas Skinner is a TV personality, social media star and businessman. He said: "I’m beyond excited to be joining Strictly Come Dancing. I’ve tackled the boardroom and some big breakfasts in my time but stepping onto the dance floor under that glitter ball is next level stuff!" He was partnered with Amy Dowden. He was the first celeb to leave and was eliminated in week 2.

2. Thomas Skinner - eliminated

Thomas Skinner is a TV personality, social media star and businessman. He said: "I’m beyond excited to be joining Strictly Come Dancing. I’ve tackled the boardroom and some big breakfasts in my time but stepping onto the dance floor under that glitter ball is next level stuff!" He was partnered with Amy Dowden. He was the first celeb to leave and was eliminated in week 2. | BBC Photo: BBC

Ross King is a presenter and writer, seen daily on ITV’s Good Morning Britain and Lorraine as their Los Angeles Correspondent. He said: "From the bright lights of Hollywood to the glittering ballroom - it’s a dream come true to be part of such an iconic show." He is partnered with Jowita Przystał. He was eliminated in week 3

3. Ross King - eliminated

Ross King is a presenter and writer, seen daily on ITV’s Good Morning Britain and Lorraine as their Los Angeles Correspondent. He said: "From the bright lights of Hollywood to the glittering ballroom - it’s a dream come true to be part of such an iconic show." He is partnered with Jowita Przystał. He was eliminated in week 3 | BBC Photo: BBC

Chris Robshaw is a former England rugby union player and captain. He said: "This is about as far out of my comfort zone as it gets! I’m hoping to take my dad dancing to a whole new level, and my mum can’t wait to drag me along to her Zumba class." He was partnered with Nadiya Bychkova and left in the third dance-off in week 4.

4. Chris Robshaw - eliminated

Chris Robshaw is a former England rugby union player and captain. He said: "This is about as far out of my comfort zone as it gets! I’m hoping to take my dad dancing to a whole new level, and my mum can’t wait to drag me along to her Zumba class." He was partnered with Nadiya Bychkova and left in the third dance-off in week 4. | BBC Photo: BBC

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