Ross King became the second celebrity contestant to be voted out of Strictly Come Dancing 2025 on Sunday night’s results show.
After Movie Week, TV presenter Ross, 63, and his professional partner Jowita Przystał left the competition following a dance off against Balvinder Sopal and pro Julian Caillon.
Both couples performed their routines again. Ross and Jowita performed their Paso Doble to the theme from Thunderbirds Are Go.
While Balvinder and Julian danced their Foxtrot to The Way You Look Tonight from the movie Swing Time.
After both couples had danced a second time, the judges delivered their verdicts: Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke all chose to save Balvinder and Julian.
Head Judge Shirley Ballas – who this week was the judge with the casting vote – said that she would also have chosen to save Balvinder and Julian, should she have been required to vote.
Ross King became the second celebrity contestant to be voted out of Strictly Come Dancing 2025 on Sunday night’s results show
After Movie Week, TV presenter Ross, 63, and his professional partner Jowita Przystał left the competition following a dance off against Balvinder Sopal and pro Julian Caillon
When asked by host Tess Daly about their time on the show, a tearful Ross King said: ‘I have loved every single minute of it. I would like to say thank you to everyone who has supported us, all the people who voted – they’ve been amazing.
‘I want to thank everyone here in this room, backstage, the judges, the crew – every single person here has made me so, so welcome.
‘And, I want to thank a very special lady who has been with me through it all and has been absolutely everything: she’s been a mentor, teacher, carer…
‘I could not have wished for a better partner, and I could not have wished to be on a better show. Thank you judges for all your remarks.’
Tess then turned to Jowita and said: ‘Jowita, you called Ross ‘Your King’.
Jowita replied: ‘And I still stand by it! Thank you so much for all of your work. For everything you have done during rehearsals.
‘We laugh a lot – but we also cried! Thank you so much, and I hope I’m going to be a little part in your life forever.’
Sunday’s results show also featured a routine from Strictly’s professional dancers in tribute to the Minecraft movie, plus Nancy Xu and Kai Widdrington danced to a magnificent performance from Lang Lang of Reflection from the film Mulan.
The remaining thirteen couples will take to the dancefloor next week when Strictly Come Dancing returns on Saturday October 18 at 6:30pm.
Both couples performed their routines again. Ross and Jowita performed their Paso Doble to the theme from Thunderbirds Are Go
After both couples had danced a second time, the judges delivered their verdicts: Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke all chose to save Balvinder and Julian
Elsewhere, pros Nancy Xu and Kai Widdrington danced to a magnificent performance from Lang Lang of Reflection from the film Mulan in the results show
Tess Daly slipped into another stunning outfit to present the results show and took to Instagram to show off the look on Sunday
The presenter flaunted her svelte frame in a navy blue collared shirt and matching high-waisted trousers
For that Strictly Come Dancing sparkle, she added a pair of silver metallic high heels and wore her blonde hair in a chic updo
Strictly viewers were left in stitches on Saturday evening when Ross took to the ballroom dressed as a Thunderbird.
The Scottish star looked worlds away from his usual self as he debuted jet black hair and dramatic bushy eyebrows.
Hoping to climb up from the bottom of the leaderboard, the pair performed a Paso Doble to the iconic Thunderbirds theme.
However, Ross and Jowita earned just 19 points from the judges. Despite the low score, it marked an improvement of four points from last Saturday’s routine.
Following the performance, viewers flocked to X, formerly Twitter, to poke fun at Ross’s striking transformation, with some comparing him to Jonathan Ross and LazyTown villain Robbie Rotten.
One viewer wrote: ‘Ross King looks so different with dark hair and bushy eyebrows (laughing emoji)’; ‘Why does Ross King look like Jonathan Ross???’
‘God bless Ross King he’s been proper set up here (crying laughing emojis)’; ‘Ross King as a Thunderbird is absolute comedy gold.’
STRICTLY LINEUP 2025
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey
Age: 36
Profession: Olympic Sprinter and Gladiator
Harry says: ‘I’ll be bringing tons of energy to light up the dance floor. Let’s hope I’m as quick picking up the routines as I am on the track.’
Alex Kingston
Age: 62
Profession: Doctor Who actress
The actress teases: ‘My hips don’t lie.’
Balvinder Sopal
Age: 46
Profession: EastEnders actress
Balvinder says: ‘I’m far too excited to put into words how I feel but I’m incredibly excited at the prospect of dancing across the ballroom.’
La Voix
Age: 45
Profession: Drag performer
She says: ‘Strictly is a national institution and I can’t wait to get started. All that’s left to say is: good luck to my partner! Here’s hoping they can help me go from La Voix into La Danse.’
Thomas Skinner
Age: 34
Profession: Reality star and entrepreneur
He says: ‘Bring on the sequins, sambas and most importantly, the BOSH to the ballroom!’
Vicky Pattison
Age: 37
Profession: Reality TV star
She says: ‘I’m absolutely buzzing to be part of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing line-up… but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t terrified.’
Karen Carney
Age: 38
Profession: Football pundit
She says: ‘I’m such a huge fan of the show and I can’t believe I’m finally getting the chance to take part.’
George Clark
Age: 25
Profession: YouTuber
He says: ‘Never thought I’d say this… but I’m doing Strictly! Honestly, I’ve got no idea what I’m doing but I’m excited to get stuck in … and potentially fall over a fair bit.’
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
Age: 53
Profession: Former Chelsea and Netherlands striker and ex-England coach.
He says: ‘Swapping the pitch for the ballroom is certainly not something I’ve done before but I’m looking forward to tackling a fun challenge! Bring on a new type of footwork, with hopefully no own goals.’
Ellie Goldstein
Age: 23
Profession: Model, influencer and disability ambassador
She says: ‘It’s a show I’ve loved watching for so long, and the chance to now be part of it feels like a dream’.
Chris Robshaw
Age: 39
Profession: Rugby player
He says: ‘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’.
Stefan Dennis
Age: 66
Profession: Actor
He says: ‘Looking forward to the sparkle and reaching for the sky.’
Ross King
Age: 63
Profession: Showbiz correspondent
He says: ‘I can’t wait to learn from the best, meet my fellow contestants, and, most importantly… try not to step on too many toes!’
Lewis Cope
Age: 30
Profession: Actor
He says: ‘I’m so excited to be swapping the Dales for the dance floor and joining this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.’
Amber Davies
Age: 28
Profession: West End star
She says: ‘This has been the craziest 24 hours of my life. I’ve watched Strictly with my family since I was younger and to now be part of the show is a dream come true.’
