Strictly Come Dancing: who is still in Strictly series 23? Every exit and full semi-final line-up

By Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Senior Reporter

Published 13th Dec 2025, 10:30 GMT

Strictly Come Dancing has confirmed its line-up for the 2025 semi-final 👀📺

Strictly Come Dancing is just one week away from its 2025 final, if you can believe it. The show is down to just four couples - and they will all firmly have their eyes on the Glitterball Trophy.

Strictly’s remaining celebrities will be hitting the ballroom floor once again for the semi-final. The live show is due to be broadcast tonight (December 13), with the results show following tomorrow (December 14).

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Just three spots are up for grabs in the final, so there is a lot at stake this weekend. It comes after one of the big early favourites was shockingly eliminated in the quarters.

After 12 weeks full with plenty of dance-offs and surprise exits, you might need a reminder of who was in the competition - and who is still in. Here’s all you need to know!

Remind yourself who left Strictly Come Dancing last week. Plus hear the first words of the eliminated star.

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 Dani Dyer - withdrawn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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