Strictly Come Dancing series 17


Strictly Come Dancing returned for its seventeenth series with a launch show on 7 September 2019 on BBC One, and the live shows beginning on 21 September. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman returned as hosts, while Zoe Ball returned to host Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two alongside new addition Rylan Clark.
Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, and Bruno Tonioli returned to the judging panel. After seven years, Darcey Bussell did not return to the series. Motsi Mabuse, elder sister of professional dancer Oti Mabuse, was announced as Bussell's replacement on 22 July. On 19 October, actor Alfonso Ribeiro returned as a guest judge.
Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse were announced as the winners on 14 December, while EastEnders actress Emma Barton and Anton Du Beke, and CBBC presenter Karim Zeroual and Amy Dowden were the runners-up.

Format

The couples dance each week in a live show. The judges score each performance out of ten. The couples are then ranked according to the judges' scores and given points according to their rank, with the lowest scored couple receiving one point, and the highest scored couple receiving the most points. The public are also invited to vote for their favourite couples, and the couples are ranked again according to the number of votes they receive, again receiving points; the couple with the fewest votes receiving one point, and the couple with the most votes receiving the most points.
The points for judges' score and public vote are then added together, and the two couples with the fewest points are placed in the bottom two. If two couples have equal points, the points from the public vote are given precedence. As with the previous series, the bottom two couples have to perform a dance-off on the results show. Based on that performance alone, each judge then votes on which couple should stay and which couple should leave, with Shirley Ballas, as head judge, having the last and deciding vote.

Professional dancers

On 1 March 2019, it was announced that Pasha Kovalev would be leaving the show after eight years as a professional dancer. On 30 July 2019, Nancy Xu was revealed to have been added to the cast of professionals. On 21 August 2019, it was confirmed that both Gorka Márquez and Graziano Di Prima would not have celebrity partners, a change from the previous series; in their place, the three professionals who did not have celebrity partners in series 16 - Neil Jones, Johannes Radebe, and Luba Mushtuk - were all given one for the first time.

Couples

This series featured fifteen celebrity contestants. On 31 July 2019, the first three celebrities were announced: Emma Barton, David James, and Chris Ramsey. Celebrity reveals continued throughout the next week until the full line-up was revealed on 7 August 2019. Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing was originally announced as a contestant, but on 5 September 2019, it was announced that he had withdrawn from the show due to a foot injury. He was replaced by former Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher on 7 September 2019.
Due to a knee injury sustained when he landed after jumping from a raised platform during studio rehearsals, Will Bayley was unable to perform on 26 October in the live episode. The injury was such that, on 30 October, he withdrew from the competition.
CelebrityNotabilityProfessional partnerStatus
James CracknellOlympic rowerLuba MushtukEliminated 1st
on 29 September 2019
Anneka RiceTelevision & radio presenterKevin CliftonEliminated 2nd
on 6 October 2019
Dev GriffinBBC Radio 1 presenterDianne BuswellEliminated 3rd
on 13 October 2019
David JamesEngland goalkeeperNadiya BychkovaEliminated 4th
on 20 October 2019
Coronation Street actressJohannes RadebeEliminated 5th
on 27 October 2019
Will BayleyParalympic table tennis playerJanette ManraraWithdrew
on 30 October 2019
Emma WeymouthFashion model & socialiteAljaž ŠkorjanecEliminated 6th
on 3 November 2019
Mike BushellBBC Breakfast sports presenterKatya JonesEliminated 7th
on 10 November 2019
Michelle VisageRuPaul's Drag Race judge & singerGiovanni PerniceEliminated 8th
on 17 November 2019
Saffron BarkerYouTube personalityAJ PritchardEliminated 9th
on 24 November 2019
Alex ScottEngland footballerNeil Jones
Kevin Clifton 		Eliminated 10th
on 1 December 2019
Chris RamseyStand-up comedianKaren HauerEliminated 11th
on 8 December 2019
Emma BartonEastEnders actressAnton Du BekeRunners-up
on 14 December 2019
Karim ZeroualCBBC presenter & actorAmy DowdenRunners-up
on 14 December 2019
Kelvin FletcherEmmerdale actor & racing driverOti MabuseWinners
on 14 December 2019

Scoring chart

The highest score each week is indicated in with a dagger, while the lowest score each week is indicated in with a double-dagger.
Color key:
;Notes

Average chart

This table only counts for dances scored on a traditional 40-point scale.
CoupleRank by
average		Total
points		Number of
dances		Total
average
Kelvin & Oti1st5831636.4
Karim & Amy2nd5711635.7
Michelle & Giovanni3rd298933.1
Emma B. & Anton4th5061631.6
Saffron & AJ5th3091030.9
Dev & Dianne6th120430.0
Alex & Neil7th3051127.7
Emma W. & Aljaž8th189727.0
Chris & Karen9th3411326.2
Will & Janette10th129525.8
Catherine & Johannes11th153625.5
Mike & Katya12th188823.5
David & Nadiya13th87517.4
Anneka & Kevin14th44314.7
James & Luba15th24212.0

Weekly scores

Unless indicated otherwise, individual judges' scores in the charts below are listed in this order from left to right: Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas, Bruno Tonioli.

Week 1

There was no elimination this week; all scores and votes carried over to the following week. Couples are listed in the order they performed.
CoupleScoresDanceMusic
Alex & Neil21 Quickstep"I Get a Kick Out of You" — Frank Sinatra
Chris & Karen13 Cha-cha-cha"Juice" — Lizzo
Catherine & Johannes20 Viennese waltz"I Got You Babe" — Sonny & Cher
Saffron & AJ27 Tango"Lips Are Movin" — Meghan Trainor
Mike & Katya22 Jive"Do You Love Me" — The Contours
Emma W. & Aljaž19 Cha-cha-cha"She's a Lady" — Tom Jones
James & Luba11 Tango"Gold" — Spandau Ballet
Kelvin & Oti32 Samba"La Vida Es Un Carnaval" — Celia Cruz
David & Nadiya17 Foxtrot"Three Lions" — Baddiel, Skinner & The Lightning Seeds
Michelle & Giovanni30 Cha-cha-cha"So Emotional" — Whitney Houston
Dev & Dianne30 Foxtrot"Build Me Up Buttercup" — The Foundations
Anneka & Kevin14 Cha-cha-cha"Gloria" — Laura Branigan
Will & Janette26 Quickstep"Pencil Full of Lead" — Paolo Nutini
Karim & Amy31 Cha-cha-cha"If I Can't Have You" — Shawn Mendes
Emma B. & Anton23 Jive"Honey, Honey" — ABBA

Week 2

Musical guest: Lewis Capaldi — "Someone You Loved"
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Saffron & AJ23 Cha-cha-cha"One Touch (Jess Glynne and [Jax Jones song)|One Touch]" — Jess Glynne & Jax JonesSafe
Anneka & Kevin19 Waltz"Run to You" — Whitney HoustonSafe
Dev & Dianne27 Jive"Dance with Me Tonight" — Olly MursSafe
Emma W. & Aljaž22 Tango"Sucker" — Jonas BrothersSafe
Chris & Karen26 Charleston"Out of Our Heads" — Take ThatSafe
Emma B. & Anton24 Foxtrot"Sunshine of Your Love" — Ella Fitzgerald & Tommy FlanaganSafe
James & Luba13 Jive"Tutti Frutti" — Little RichardEliminated
Catherine & Johannes19 Samba"Let the Groove Get In" — Justin TimberlakeSafe
Michelle & Giovanni32 Viennese waltz"That's Amore" — Dean MartinSafe
David & Nadiya10 Paso doble"España cañí" — Pascual Marquina NarroBottom two
Karim & Amy32 Foxtrot"The Way You Look Tonight" — Frank SinatraSafe
Mike & Katya14 American Smooth"Rhinestone Cowboy" — Glen CampbellSafe
Alex & Neil22 Cha-cha-cha"What I Did for Love" — David Guetta, feat. Emeli SandéSafe
Kelvin & Oti28 Waltz"What the World Needs Now Is Love" — Burt BacharachSafe
Will & Janette24 Salsa"1-2-3 (Gloria Estefan and [Miami Sound Machine song)|1-2-3]" — Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound MachineSafe

;Judges' votes to save
  • Revel Horwood: David & Nadiya
  • Mabuse: David & Nadiya
  • Tonioli: David & Nadiya
  • Ballas: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save David & Nadiya''

Week 3: Movie Week

Musical guest: Harry Connick Jr. — "Anything Goes"
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicFilmResult
Michelle & Giovanni35 Quickstep"Cabaret"CabaretSafe
Alex & Neil23 Rumba"How Far I'll Go"MoanaSafe
Chris & Karen22 American Smooth"Cheek to Cheek"Top HatSafe
Karim & Amy26 Samba"Kung Fu Fighting"Kung Fu PandaSafe
Catherine & Johannes32 Rumba"Shallow"A Star Is BornSafe
Will & Janette23 Paso doble"Gotta Catch 'Em All"Pokémon: The First MovieSafe
Kelvin & OtiCharleston"Trip a Little Light Fantastic"Mary Poppins ReturnsSafe
Emma W. & Aljaž28 Foxtrot"Did I Make the Most of Loving You?"Downton AbbeySafe
Anneka & Kevin11 Charleston"Woo-Hoo"Kill Bill: Volume 1Eliminated
Saffron & AJ28 Paso doble"Everybody Wants to Rule the World"The Hunger Games:
Catching Fire		Safe
Mike & Katya18 Cha-cha-cha"It's Raining Men"Magic MikeSafe
David & Nadiya16 American Smooth"Kiss from a Rose"Batman ForeverBottom two
Emma B. & Anton27 Salsa"Soul Bossa Nova"Austin Powers:
Safe
Dev & Dianne36 Street/Commercial"Friend Like Me"AladdinSafe

;Judges' votes to save
  • Revel Horwood: David & Nadiya
  • Mabuse: David & Nadiya
  • Tonioli: David & Nadiya
  • Ballas: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save David & Nadiya''

Week 4

Musical guest: Keith Urban — "Never Comin Down"
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Chris & Karen26 Jive"Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" — Elton JohnSafe
Emma B. & Anton35 Viennese waltz"Send In the Clowns" — Barbra StreisandSafe
Dev & Dianne27 Cha-cha-cha"Dancing with a Stranger" — Sam Smith & NormaniEliminated
Catherine & Johannes30 Charleston"Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" — BeyoncéSafe
Alex & Neil23 Tango"Go Your Own Way" — Fleetwood MacSafe
David & Nadiya28 Quickstep"From Now On" — from The Greatest ShowmanSafe
Kelvin & Oti36 Rumba"Ain't No Sunshine" — Bill WithersSafe
Emma W. & Aljaž28 Jive"Kids in America" — Kim WildeBottom two
Michelle & Giovanni31 Salsa"Quimbara"—Celia Cruz & Johnny PachecoSafe
Will & Janette24 Foxtrot"Señorita (Shawn Mendes and [Camila Cabello song)|Señorita]" — Shawn Mendes & Camila CabelloSafe
Mike & Katya32 Quickstep"Come On Eileen" — Dexys Midnight RunnersSafe
Saffron & AJ33 Contemporary"Because You Loved Me" — Celine DionSafe
Karim & Amy38 Tango"Paradise" — George EzraSafe

;Judges' votes to save
  • Revel Horwood: Emma W. & Aljaž
  • Mabuse: Emma W. & Aljaž
  • Tonioli: Emma W. & Aljaž
  • Ballas: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save Emma W. & Aljaž''

Week 5

Individual judges' scores in the chart below are listed in this order from left to right: Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas, Alfonso Ribeiro.
Musical guest: Mabel — "Don't Call Me Up"
Actor Alfonso Ribeiro filled in as a guest judge while Bruno Tonioli was unavailable while filming for Dancing with the Stars.
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Kelvin & Oti33 Cha-cha-cha"Get Stupid" — Aston MerrygoldSafe
David & Nadiya16 Jive"Such a Night" — Michael BubléEliminated
Catherine & Johannes28 Tango"Little Bird" — Annie LennoxSafe
Karim & Amy36 Salsa"Who Let the Dogs Out?" — Baha MenSafe
Michelle & Giovanni29 Rumba"Too Good at Goodbyes" — Sam SmithSafe
Emma B. & Anton26 Paso doble"Nothing Breaks Like a Heart" — Mark Ronson, feat. Miley CyrusSafe
Alex & Neil33 Charleston"Pump Up the Jam" — TechnotronicSafe
Emma W. & Aljaž36 Viennese waltz"Saving All My Love for You" — Whitney HoustonSafe
Mike & Katya21 Samba"Apache" — The Sugarhill GangBottom two
Will & Janette32 Contemporary"7 Years" — Lukas GrahamSafe
Chris & Karen25 Quickstep"Let's Go Crazy" — Prince & The RevolutionSafe
Saffron & AJFoxtrot"Theme from New York, New York" — Frank SinatraSafe

;Judges' votes to save
  • Revel Horwood: Mike & Katya
  • Mabuse: Mike & Katya
  • Ribeiro: Mike & Katya
  • Ballas: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save Mike & Katya''

Week 6: Halloween Week

Musical guest: Adam Lambert — "Superpower"
After Will Bayley sustained a knee injury, he was unable to perform on the live show. Under the rules of the show, he was granted a bye to the following week. Additionally, after Neil Jones sustained a calf injury in rehearsal, he was unable to perform on the live show. Alex Scott performed with Kevin Clifton instead.
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Emma B. & Anton28 Tango"Toccata and Fugue in D minor" — Johann Sebastian BachSafe
Emma W. & Aljaž30 Charleston"A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All We Got)" — Fergie, Q-Tip & GoonRockSafe
Chris & Karen23 Samba"Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" — Backstreet BoysSafe
Saffron & AJ33 Jive"Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" — The PoliceSafe
Mike & Katya26 Tango"What You Waiting For?" — Gwen StefaniBottom two
Karim & Amy29 Paso doble"Smalltown Boy" — Bronski BeatSafe
Catherine & Johannes24 Cha-cha-cha"Scared of the Dark" — StepsEliminated
Michelle & GiovanniFoxtrot"The Addams Family Theme" — Vic MizzySafe
Kelvin & Oti36 Tango"Bad Guy" — Billie EilishSafe
Alex & Kevin34 Street/Commercial"Ghostbusters" — Ray Parker Jr.Safe

;Judges' votes to save
  • Revel Horwood: Mike & Katya
  • Mabuse: Catherine & Johannes
  • Tonioli: Catherine & Johannes
  • Ballas: Mike & Katya ''''

Week 7

Musical guest: Emeli Sandé — "Shine"
After having missed the previous week, Will and Janette withdrew from the competition. Alex Scott performed again with Kevin Clifton.
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Karim & AmyQuickstep"Mr. Pinstripe Suit" — Big Bad Voodoo DaddySafe
Michelle & Giovanni34 Paso doble"Another One Bites the Dust" — QueenSafe
Emma W. & Aljaž26 Samba"I Don't Care (Ed Sheeran and [Justin Bieber song)|I Don't Care]" — Ed Sheeran & Justin BieberEliminated
Kelvin & Oti34 Viennese waltz"Say Something" — A Great Big World & Christina AguileraSafe
Saffron & AJ27 Salsa"Instruction" — Jax Jones, feat. Demi LovatoSafe
Alex & Kevin31 American Smooth"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" — Marvin Gaye & Tammi TerrellSafe
Chris & Karen34 Street/Commercial"Let's Get Ready to Rhumble" — PJ & DuncanSafe
Emma B. & Anton22 Rumba"Woman in Love" — Barbra StreisandSafe
Mike & Katya30 Charleston"Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines" — The Ron Goodwin OrchestraBottom two

;Judges' votes to save
  • Revel Horwood: Mike & Katya
  • Mabuse: Mike & Katya
  • Tonioli: Mike & Katya
  • Ballas: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save Mike & Katya''

Week 8

Musical guest: Luke Evans — "Bring Him Home"
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Alex & Neil31 Jive"Let's Twist Again" — Chubby CheckerSafe
Mike & Katya25 Paso doble"Tamacun" — Rodrigo y GabrielaEliminated
Karim & Amy30 Viennese waltz"Give Me Love" — Ed SheeranSafe
Chris & Karen26 Tango"Survivor" — 2WEISafe
Michelle & Giovanni36 American Smooth"I Just Want to Make Love to You" — Etta JamesBottom two
Emma B. & Anton33 Theatre/Jazz"Right Now" — The Pussycat DollsSafe
Saffron & AJ39 Waltz"Your Song" — Ellie GouldingSafe
Kelvin & Oti35 Salsa"Let's Hear It for the Boy" — Deniece WilliamsSafe

;Judges' votes to save
  • Revel Horwood: Michelle & Giovanni
  • Mabuse: Michelle & Giovanni
  • Tonioli: Michelle & Giovanni
  • Ballas: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save Michelle & Giovanni''

Week 9: Blackpool Week

Musical guests: Westlife — "Hello My Love", "Uptown Girl" & "World of Our Own"
This week's episode was staged in the Tower Ballroom at the Blackpool Tower in Blackpool, Lancashire.
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Chris & Karen33 Salsa"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson, feat. Bruno MarsSafe
Emma B. & Anton37 American Smooth"Let's [Face the Music and Dance]" — Ella FitzgeraldSafe
Alex & Neil34 Paso doble"Run the World (Girls)" — BeyoncéSafe
Kelvin & Oti39 Jive"Jailhouse Rock" — from Smokey Joe's CafeSafe
Saffron & AJ35 Quickstep"I Went to a Marvellous Party" — Beverley KnightBottom two
Michelle & Giovanni32 Street/Commercial"Vogue" — MadonnaEliminated
Karim & Amy39 Charleston"Happy" — C2C, feat. Derek MartinSafe

;Judges' votes to save
  • Revel Horwood: Saffron & AJ
  • Mabuse: Saffron & AJ
  • Tonioli: Saffron & AJ
  • Ballas: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save Saffron & AJ''

Week 10

Musical guest: Andrea Bocelli — "Return to Love" & "Time to Say Goodbye"
Dance guest: Ellie Fergusson — "Keeping Your Head Up"
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Saffron & AJ26 Samba"Walking on Sunshine" — Take Me to Rio CollectiveEliminated
Karim & Amy38 Contemporary"Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)" — With ConfidenceBottom two
Alex & Neil26 Argentine tango"Never Tear Us Apart" — Bishop BriggsSafe
Kelvin & Oti38 Street/Commercial"Do [I Love You (Indeed I Do)]" — Frank WilsonSafe
Emma B. & Anton29 Quickstep"Sparkling Diamonds" — Nicole KidmanSafe
Chris & Karen31 Paso doble"Run Boy Run" — WoodkidSafe

;Judges' votes to save
  • Revel Horwood: Karim & Amy
  • Mabuse: Karim & Amy
  • Tonioli: Karim & Amy
  • Ballas: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save Karim & Amy''

Week 11: Musicals Week (Quarter-final)

Musical guests:
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicMusicalResult
Chris & Karen28 Foxtrot"Consider Yourself"Oliver!Bottom two
Alex & Neil27 Samba"Joyful, Joyful"Sister Act 2: Back in the HabitEliminated
Kelvin & Oti39 American Smooth"Gaston"Beauty and the BeastSafe
Karim & Amy40 Jive"You Can't Stop the Beat"HairspraySafe
Emma B. & Anton39 Charleston"Thoroughly Modern Millie"Thoroughly Modern MillieSafe

;Judges' votes to save
  • Revel Horwood: Alex & Neil
  • Mabuse: Alex & Neil
  • Tonioli: Chris & Karen
  • Ballas: Chris & Karen ''''

Week 12: Semi-final

Musical guest: Niall Horan — "Nice to Meet Ya"
Dance guest: Carlos Acosta — "Overture from Carmen"
Each couple performed two routines, and are listed in the order they performed.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Emma B. & Anton31 Cha-cha-cha"Hold My Hand" — Jess GlynneSafe
Emma B. & Anton36 Waltz"Gymnopédie No. 1" — Erik SatieSafe
Kelvin & Oti40 Quickstep"The Lady Is a Tramp" — Cast of GleeSafe
Kelvin & Oti37 Paso doble"Seven Nation Army" — The White StripesSafe
Chris & Karen26 Viennese waltz"Somebody to Love" — QueenEliminated
Chris & Karen28 Rumba"Don't Watch Me Cry" — Jorja SmithEliminated
Karim & Amy36 Argentine tango"Libertango" — BondBottom two
Karim & Amy38 American Smooth"Sweet Caroline" — Neil DiamondBottom two

;Judges' votes to save
  • Revel Horwood: Karim & Amy
  • Mabuse: Karim & Amy
  • Tonioli: Karim & Amy
  • Ballas: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save Karim & Amy''

Week 13: Final

Musical guest: Taylor Swift — "Lover"
Each couple performed three routines: one chosen by the judges, their favourite dance of the season, and their showdance routine. Couples are listed in the order they performed.
NOTE: The winner was decided by public vote alone; judges scores were irrelevant
CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Karim & Amy40 Quickstep"Mr. Pinstripe Suit" — Big Bad Voodoo DaddyRunners-up
Karim & Amy39 Showdance"A Million Dreams" — PinkRunners-up
Karim & Amy40 Jive"You Can't Stop the Beat" — from HairsprayRunners-up
Emma B. & Anton39 Charleston"Thoroughly Modern Millie" — from Thoroughly Modern MillieRunners-up
Emma B. & Anton38 Showdance"Let Yourself Go" — Irving BerlinRunners-up
Emma B. & Anton39 Viennese waltz"Send In the Clowns" — Barbra StreisandRunners-up
Kelvin & Oti39 Rumba"Ain't No Sunshine" — Bill WithersWinners
Kelvin & Oti40 Showdance"Shout" — The Isley BrothersWinners
Kelvin & Oti39 Samba"La Vida Es Un Carnaval" — Celia CruzWinners

Dance chart

The couples performed the following each week:
  • Weeks 1–11: One unlearned dance
  • Week 12 : Two unlearned dances
  • Week 13 : Judges' choice, showdance & favourite dance of the series

Ratings

Weekly ratings for each show on BBC One. All ratings are provided by BARB.
EpisodeDateOfficial rating
Weekly rank
for BBC One		Weekly rank
for all UK TV
Launch show9.2612
Week 19.6011
Week 29.4611
Week 2 results8.0723
Week 39.9911
Week 3 results8.8622
Week 410.0811
Week 4 results9.7722
Week 510.4011
Week 5 results9.8622
Week 610.7211
Week 6 results10.3522
Week 710.9211
Week 7 results10.4922
Week 810.4522
Week 8 results10.7011
Week 911.5112
Week 9 results11.0523
Week 1010.8716
Week 10 results10.6128
Week 1110.9223
Week 11 results10.9612
Week 1211.0311
Week 12 results10.5323
Week 1312.7611
Series average
201910.42