Strictly Come Dancing: what time does the semi-final start? BBC schedule for week 12
The timings for Strictly Come Dancing’s 2025 semi-final has been confirmed 🕺💃
- It is semi-final time on Strictly Come Dancing.
- Just four couples remain in the competition.
- But who will secure a spot in the 2025 final?
Dust down your sparkles and strap on your dancing shoes because it is semi-final time on Strictly.
Viewers might not have got over that dramatic dance-off result from last week, but the road to The Glitterball Trophy marches on. Our four remaining couples will be taking to the ballroom floor with dreams of making the 2025 final on their minds.
Just three spots are available in next week’s grand conclusion. It means another heart-breaking exit is just around the corner.
But when exactly can you tune in this weekend? Here’s all you need to know:
What time is Strictly Come Dancing’s semi-final?


Strictly has certainly kept viewers on their toes over the previous 11 weeks with the start time for the live shows moving round quite a bit. While episodes have usually started after 6pm, it has changed week-by-week.
For the 2025 semi-final, Strictly Come Dancing is due to start at 6.35pm today (December 13), it has been confirmed. The episode is expected to run for 90 minutes in total and will finish at 8.05pm.
When is the results show for Strictly Come Dancing?
It is the semi-final this weekend on Strictly, which means that for the final time in 2025 fans will get a double dose of action. The grand finale next Saturday (December 20) will be broadcast over one night.
Strictly Come Dancing’s result show will be broadcast on Sunday (December 14) evening once again. It is due to start at 7.45pm and is scheduled to run for 45 minutes, finishing at around 8.30pm.