Alex Kingston'S Emotional Farewell From 'Strictly Come Dancing' 2025 - BABEOfficial 2025

A Night of Drama on 'Strictly Come Dancing'

Alex Kingston's dazzling journey on 'Strictly Come Dancing' 2025 came to an emotional end as she became the eighth celebrity to exit the show. In a nail-biting dance-off, Alex and her talented partner Johannes Radebe faced off against Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon. Both duos gave their all, with Alex and Johannes performing a spirited Cha Cha to Anita Ward’s ‘Ring My Bell’, while Balvinder and Julian jived to 'Right Back Where We Started From' by Maxine Nightingale.

Judges' Verdict and Emotional Goodbyes

The decision was tough, but ultimately, the judges chose to save Balvinder and Julian. Anton Du Beke, however, expressed his support for Alex and Johannes. Reflecting on her journey, Alex shared, "I had never in my wildest dreams imagined that I would last this long. It’s been just the most incredible journey for me. I feel quite proud of myself because I’ve loved the process, I mean 100%, you can tell by my smile. Everyone always says that their dance partner is a friend for life, but JoJo really will be."

“I’ve never grinned as much as I have in the last few weeks. Thank you Alex for being a trooper, I will hold on to the memories,” Johannes remarked warmly, capturing the essence of their partnership.

Show Highlights and What's Next

The night was packed with entertainment, featuring a dramatic Rumba professional group number to ‘Wicked Game’ by Grace Carter, choreographed by the brilliant Oti Mabuse and Marius Lepure. Adding to the evening's spectacle, Myles Smith delivered a stunning performance of ‘Stay (If You Wanna Dance)’ alongside professional dancers Kai Widdrington and Karen Hauer.

As the curtain falls on Alex Kingston's journey, the remaining five couples brace themselves for the excitement of Musicals Week. Tune in next weekend for more dance floor drama – Saturday at 6.50pm and Sunday at 7:45pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. This special week promises new challenges and unforgettable performances.