Fair rating?Strictly Come Dancing· Season 23 · Episode 21
Week 11
Get ready for a jam-packed night in the ballroom, as it's the quarter-final and the last themed week of the series: musicals! Our couples take centre stage and transport us to the glittering West End for some showstopping routines.Tom Fletcher provides music and marmalade sandwiches, as he performs a song from the brand new musical adaptation of Paddington, with the iconic bear joining us in the ballroom.Our couples then return to the floor to take part in another Strictly first: a brand new high-stakes dance challenge. As the curtain falls on the night's performances, who will have five-star reviews from the judges? And who will you be awarding a standing ovation?
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#5In Season 23of 24 rated episodes
#5All-timeof 24 rated episodes
+0.4vs season avgSeason 23 averages 7.6
2025First airedDecember 6, 2025
Guest stars
Karen Haueras Karen Hauer
Aljaž Škorjanecas Aljaž Škorjanec
Katya Jonesas Katya Jones
Dianne Buswellas Dianne Buswell
Nadiya Bychkovaas Nadiya Bychkova
Amy Dowdenas Amy Dowden
Luba Mushtukas Luba Mushtuk
Johannes Radebeas Johannes Radebe
Neil Jonesas Neil Jones
Nancy Xuas Nancy Xu
Jowita Przystałas Jowita Przystał
Kai Widdringtonas Kai Widdrington
Nikita Kuzminas Nikita Kuzmin
Lauren Oakleyas Lauren Oakley