Strictly Come Dancing series 22


Strictly Come Dancing returned for its twenty-second series with a launch show on 14 September 2024 on BBC One, with the live shows beginning on 21 September. A special episode to commemorate the programme's twentieth anniversary was also confirmed. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman returned as hosts, whilst Janette Manrara and Fleur East returned to host Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two. Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke returned to the judging panel for their 22nd, 6th, 8th, and 4th series respectively.
Comedian Chris McCausland and his partner Dianne Buswell were announced as the winners on 14 December, while Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola, JB Gill and Lauren Oakley, and Tasha Ghouri and Aljaž Škorjanec were the runners-up.

Format

The couples dance each week in a live show. The judges score each performance out of ten. After all the couples have danced they are then ranked according to the judges' scores and given points according to their rank, with the highest ranked couple receiving a number of points equal to the number of couples dancing that week e.g. 7 points where there are seven couples dancing. When there are no tied scores the lowest scored couple will receive one point. However in the event of a tie where two or more couples obtain the same judges score, the couple below those in the tie will be awarded one point below the points awarded to each of the tied couples. So, for example, if two couples obtain the same rank and obtain 7 points each, the couple immediately below them will be awarded 6 points. When couples are ranked equally by the judges the scoring of all other couples underneath will follow in the same descending order. Should there be any tied scores the lowest scored couple will therefore receive more than one point from the judges scores. 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 most votes receiving the most points. Again in the unlikely event of a tie in the public vote the points are awarded in the same way as the points from the judges score.
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, if needed.

Professional dancers

In June 2024, the BBC announced that Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Vito Coppola, Graziano Di Prima, Amy Dowden, Carlos Gu, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Márquez, Luba Mushtuk, Lauren Oakley, Jowita Przystał, Johannes Radebe, Michelle Tsiakkas, Kai Widdrington and Nancy Xu would be returning to the series. It was confirmed that Giovanni Pernice would not be returning to the show, following misconduct allegations regarding his dance teaching methods. Pernice, however, denied "any suggestion of abusive or threatening behaviour".
In July 2024, it was announced that Aljaž Škorjanec would be returning as a professional after a two-year hiatus, following his departure in March 2022, having last appeared in the nineteenth series. Later that same month, despite initially being confirmed to return for the series, it was subsequently announced that Graziano Di Prima would not be returning to the show, following allegations of misconduct against him towards Zara McDermott, his partner from the previous series. In a statement, Di Prima said that he "deeply regretted" the events that led to his departure from the show.
During the launch show, Michelle Tsiakkas received a celebrity partner for the first time, while Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley and Kai Widdrington did not receive a partner. The rest of the pros were paired to a celebrity, including Neil Jones, who did not have a celebrity partner for the last two series.
On 4 November 2024, it was announced that due to a foot injury, Amy Dowden would no longer compete in the series. Oakley took over from Dowden as JB Gill's professional partner.

Couples

On 1 August 2024, prior to the official BBC announcements, Tom Dean confirmed himself as the first participant in the series, during an interview at the 2024 Summer Olympics after competing in the 4 × 200 metre freestyle relay. The official announcements began on 5 August, with Chris McCausland and JB Gill announced, the former becoming the first blind contestant to appear on the show. Celebrity contestants continued to be revealed until 12 August 2024, when the full line-up was announced.
CelebrityNotabilityProfessional partnerStatus
Tom DeanOlympic swimmerNadiya BychkovaEliminated 1st
Toyah WillcoxSinger, actress & television presenterNeil JonesEliminated 2nd
on 6 October 2024
Nick KnowlesTelevision presenterLuba MushtukEliminated 3rd
on 13 October 2024
Paul MersonEngland footballer & punditKaren HauerEliminated 4th
on 20 October 2024
Morning Live doctor & authorGorka MárquezEliminated 5th
on 27 October 2024
Sam QuekOlympic field hockey player & television presenterNikita KuzminEliminated 6th
on 3 November 2024
Shayne WardSinger & actorNancy XuEliminated 7th
on 10 November 2024
Wynne EvansOpera singer & BBC Radio Wales presenterKatya JonesEliminated 8th
on 17 November 2024
Jamie BorthwickEastEnders actorMichelle TsiakkasEliminated 9th
on 24 November 2024
Montell DouglasOlympic sprinter, bobsledder & Gladiators starJohannes RadebeEliminated 10th
on 1 December 2024
Pete WicksTelevision personalityJowita PrzystalEliminated 11th
on 8 December 2024
JB GillJLS singer & television presenterAmy Dowden '
Lauren Oakley '
Runners-up
on 14 December 2024
Sarah HadlandStage & screen actressVito CoppolaRunners-up
on 14 December 2024
Tasha GhouriLove Island finalist & modelAljaž ŠkorjanecRunners-up
on 14 December 2024
Chris McCauslandStand-up comedian & actorDianne BuswellWinners
on 14 December 2024

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.
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Average chart

Additional points received for the Samba-thon in Week 10 are not included in this chart.
CoupleRank by
average
Total
points
Number of
dances
Total
average
Tasha & Aljaž1st5961637.3
JB & Amy/Lauren2nd5691635.6
Sarah & Vito3rd5651635.3
Montell & Johannes4th3661133.3
Chris & Dianne5th5221632.6
Jamie & Michelle6th3171031.7
Wynne & Katya7th277930.8
Shayne & Nancy8th242830.3
Pete & Jowita9th3521327.1
Sam & Nikita10th189727.0
Dr. Punam & Gorka11th137622.8
Tom & Nadiya12th43221.5
Nick & Luba13th60320.0
Paul & Karen14th93518.6
Toyah & Neil15th45315.0

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, Anton Du Beke.

Launch show

Week 1

There was no elimination this week; all scores carried over to the following week. Couples are listed in the order they performed.
CoupleScoresDanceMusic
Nick & LubaJive"We Built This City" — Starship
Sam & NikitaFoxtrot"Where Did Our Love Go" — The Supremes
Shayne & NancySamba"Do I Do" — Stevie Wonder
Toyah & NeilTango"Ray of Light" — Madonna
Tasha & AljažCha-cha-cha"Espresso" — Sabrina Carpenter
JB & AmyWaltz"When I Need You" — Leo Sayer
Pete & JowitaPaso doble"Breathe" — The Prodigy
Sarah & VitoQuickstep"9 to 5" — Dolly Parton
Tom & NadiyaTango"Golden" — Harry Styles
Dr. Punam & GorkaCha-cha-cha"Love at First Sight" — Kylie Minogue
Paul & KarenAmerican Smooth"Vindaloo" — Fat Les
Jamie & MichelleViennese waltz"Beautiful Things" — Benson Boone
Chris & DianneCha-cha-cha"Twist and Shout" — The Beatles
Montell & JohannesFoxtrot"Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby" — Dinah Washington
Wynne & KatyaSamba"Help Yourself" — Tom Jones

Week 2

  • Musical guests: Ezra Collective & Yazmin Lacey — "God Gave Me Feet for Dancing"
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Tom & NadiyaCha-cha-cha"Boogie Wonderland" — Earth, Wind & FireEliminated
Dr. Punam & GorkaFoxtrot"Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" — Shania TwainSafe
Paul & KarenSalsa"Fireball" — Pitbull feat. John RyanSafe
Wynne & KatyaViennese waltz"The Blue Danube" — Johann Strauss IISafe
JB & AmyCha-cha-cha"Closer" — Ne-YoSafe
Sam & NikitaCharleston"The Charleston" — Bob Wilson & His Varsity Rhythm BoysSafe
Chris & DianneFoxtrot"Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy" — The TamsSafe
Jamie & MichelleRumba"Ain't No Sunshine" — Bill WithersSafe
Toyah & NeilJive"Nutbush City Limits" — Ike & Tina TurnerBottom two
Nick & LubaAmerican Smooth"Parklife" — BlurSafe
Montell & JohannesSamba"Fuego" — Eleni FoureiraSafe
Tasha & AljažViennese waltz"Misty Blue" — Dorothy MooreSafe
Shayne & NancyTango"The Door" — Teddy SwimsSafe
Pete & JowitaAmerican Smooth"I Had Some Help" — Post Malone & Morgan WallenSafe
Sarah & VitoPaso doble"Freed from Desire" — GalaSafe

;Judges' votes to save
  • Horwood: Toyah & Neil
  • Mabuse: Toyah & Neil
  • Du Beke: Tom & Nadiya
  • Ballas: Toyah & Neil

Week 3: Movie Week

Couples are listed in the order they performed.
Nick and Luba announced that they would be unable to perform on the live show after Nick sustained a knee injury. Under the rules of the show, they were granted a bye to the following week.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicFilmResult
Montell & Johannes28 Tango"One Night Only"DreamgirlsSafe
Toyah & Neil15 Samba"Poor Unfortunate Souls"The Little MermaidEliminated
Chris & Dianne30 Jive"Wayne's World Theme"Wayne's WorldSafe
Tasha & Aljaž34 Rumba"What Was I Made For?"BarbieSafe
Paul & Karen19 Cha-cha-cha"The Magnificent Seven"The Magnificent SevenBottom two
Sarah & Vito33 Viennese waltz"Hedwig's Theme"Harry PotterSafe
Pete & Jowita26 Samba"George of the Jungle"George of the JungleSafe
JB & Amy32 American Smooth"Pure Imagination"WonkaSafe
Sam & Nikita30 Paso doble"Elevation (Tomb Raider Mix)"Lara Croft: Tomb RaiderSafe
Shayne & Nancy33 Viennese waltz"If I Can Dream"ElvisSafe
Wynne & Katya30 Cha-cha-cha"Papa's Got a Brand New Bag"Mrs. DoubtfireSafe
Dr. Punam & Gorka33 Couple's choice"Bole Chudiyan"Kabhi Khushi Kabhie GhamSafe
Jamie & Michelle30 Quickstep"I'm Still Standing"RocketmanSafe

;Judges' votes to save
  • Horwood: Paul & Karen
  • Mabuse: Paul & Karen
  • Du Beke: Paul & Karen
  • Ballas: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save Paul & Karen''

Week 4

  • Musical guests: Snow Patrol — "Everything's Here and Nothing's Lost"
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Shayne & Nancy30 Cha-cha-cha"Ain't No Love (Ain't No Use)" — Sub Sub, feat. Melanie WilliamsBottom two
Sarah & Vito27 Foxtrot"Birds of a Feather" — Billie EilishSafe
Nick & Luba21 Charleston"Rain on the Roof" — from Paddington 2Eliminated
Jamie & Michelle34 Salsa"Danza Kuduro" — Don Omar & LucenzoSafe
Wynne & Katya34 Tango"Money, Money, Money" — ABBASafe
Dr. Punam & Gorka20 Jive"2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)" — LizzoSafe
Paul & Karen23 Quickstep"I Won't Dance" — Fred AstaireSafe
JB & Amy30 Rumba"You Might Need Somebody" — Kara MarniSafe
Chris & Dianne30 Salsa"Down Under" — Men at WorkSafe
Montell & Johannes33 Viennese waltz"Nobody Gets Me" — SZASafe
Sam & Nikita28 Samba"Hips Don't Lie" — Shakira feat. Wyclef JeanSafe
Pete & Jowita29 Quickstep"Town Called Malice" — The JamSafe
Tasha & Aljaž39 Charleston"Unhealthy" — Anne-Marie, feat. Shania TwainSafe

;Judges' votes to save
  • Horwood: Shayne & Nancy
  • Mabuse: Shayne & Nancy
  • Du Beke: Shayne & Nancy
  • Ballas: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save Shayne & Nancy''

Week 5

Couples are listed in the order they performed.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
JB & Amy30 Jive"Hey Ya!" — OutkastBottom two
Dr. Punam & Gorka21 Viennese waltz"She's Always a Woman" — Billy JoelSafe
Jamie & Michelle39 Paso doble"Malagueña" – Ernesto LecuonaSafe
Chris & Dianne35 Waltz"You'll Never Walk Alone" — Gerry and the PacemakersSafe
Tasha & Aljaž34 Tango"Dog Days Are Over" — Florence and the MachineSafe
Paul & Karen19 Samba"Car Wash" — Rose RoyceEliminated
Sam & Nikita26 Quickstep"Unwritten" — Natasha BedingfieldSafe
Pete & Jowita22 Rumba"Don't Look Back in Anger" — OasisSafe
Sarah & Vito32 Samba"Do It, Do It Again" — Raffaella CarràSafe
Shayne & Nancy31 American Smooth"Get Here" — Sam SmithSafe
Wynne & Katya33 Quickstep"Mr. Blue Sky" — Electric Light OrchestraSafe
Montell & Johannes39 Couple's choice"Skeleton Move" — Master KG & Zanda ZakuzaSafe

;Judges' votes to save
  • Horwood: JB & Amy
  • Mabuse: JB & Amy
  • Du Beke: JB & Amy
  • Ballas: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save JB & Amy''

Week 6: Halloween Week

Amy Dowden didn't appear in the results show due to her collapsing backstage following the main show, so JB appeared alone. She was transported to Barnet Hospital as a precautionary measure, but was later reported to be feeling better.
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Chris & Dianne26 Samba"Stayin' Alive" — Bee GeesSafe
Pete & Jowita31 Viennese waltz"That's Life" — Frank SinatraSafe
Montell & Johannes35 Cha-cha-cha"Love Potion No. 9" — The CloversSafe
Dr. Punam & Gorka26 Tango"Sweet Dreams" — EurythmicsEliminated
Wynne & Katya31 Salsa"Canned Heat" — JamiroquaiSafe
JB & Amy32 Foxtrot"Dancing in the Moonlight" — ToploaderSafe
Tasha & Aljaž37 Samba"I Like to Move It" — Reel 2 RealSafe
Shayne & Nancy31 Paso doble"In the Hall of the Mountain King" — Edvard GriegBottom two
Jamie & Michelle38 American Smooth"The Addams Family Theme" — Vic MizzySafe
Sarah & Vito38 Argentine tango"Ready or Not" — FugeesSafe
Sam & Nikita31 Jive"Time Warp" — The Rocky Horror Picture ShowSafe

;Judges' votes to save
  • Horwood: Shayne & Nancy
  • Mabuse: Shayne & Nancy
  • Du Beke: Shayne & Nancy
  • Ballas: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save Shayne & Nancy''

Week 7: Icons Week

  • Musical guests: Dear Alice — "Best Day of Our Lives"
Each couple danced to a song by a popular musical icon, with the celebrity appearing in the guise of their icon. Due to an illness, Amy Dowden was unable to perform. Lauren Oakley therefore danced with JB Gill instead.
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Pete & Jowita22 Salsa"Another One Bites the Dust" — Queen Safe
Wynne & Katya30 Rumba"This Is My Life" — Shirley BasseySafe
Sam & Nikita29 American Smooth"Love Story" — Taylor SwiftEliminated
Chris & Dianne29 Tango"Rock and Roll All Nite" — Kiss Safe
Sarah & Vito37 Cha-cha-cha"Like a Prayer" — MadonnaSafe
JB & Lauren39 Couple's choice"Uptown Funk", "Treasure" & "24K Magic" — Bruno MarsSafe
Montell & Johannes35 Waltz"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBottom two
Jamie & Michelle31 Samba"Faith" — George MichaelSafe
Tasha & Aljaž39 Couple's choice"What About Us" — PinkSafe
Shayne & Nancy35 Quickstep"Help!" & "Hey Jude" — The Beatles Safe

;Judges' votes to save
  • Horwood: Montell & Johannes
  • Mabuse: Montell & Johannes
  • Du Beke: Montell & Johannes
  • Ballas: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save Montell & Johannes''

Week 8

After being unable to perform last week, Amy Dowden was confirmed to withdraw due to injury. Lauren Oakley continued to dance with JB Gill for the remainder of the series.
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Tasha & Aljaž37 Quickstep"Fantasy" — Mariah CareySafe
Shayne & Nancy30 Rumba"Time After Time" — Cyndi LauperEliminated
Sarah & Vito33 American Smooth"Proud" — Heather SmallSafe
Pete & Jowita36 Couple's choice"The Best" — Nicotine DollsSafe
JB & Lauren37 Samba"Mas que Nada" — Sérgio MendesSafe
Jamie & Michelle30 Argentine tango"Do I Wanna Know?" — Arctic MonkeysSafe
Wynne & Katya32 American Smooth"Grace Kelly" — MikaBottom two
Montell & Johannes36 Paso doble"Lola's Theme" — The ShapeshiftersSafe
Chris & Dianne33 Couple's choice"Instant Karma! (We All Shine On)" — John LennonSafe

;Judges' votes to save
  • Horwood: Shayne & Nancy
  • Mabuse: Shayne & Nancy
  • Du Beke: Wynne & Katya
  • Ballas: Wynne & Katya

Week 9: Blackpool Week

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 & Dianne37 American Smooth"Jump" — Paul AnkaSafe
Montell & Johannes35 Salsa"Don't Leave Me This Way" — Thelma HoustonBottom two
Sarah & Vito39 Couple's choice"Padam Padam" & "Can't Get You Out of My Head" — Kylie MinogueSafe
Wynne & Katya31 Charleston"Les toréadors" — Georges BizetEliminated
Pete & Jowita27 Cha-cha-cha"I'm Too Sexy" — Right Said FredSafe
JB & Lauren35 Quickstep"Never Gonna Give You Up" — Rick AstleySafe
Tasha & Aljaž39 Paso doble"Torn" — Nathan LanierSafe
Jamie & Michelle33 Jive"The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)" — Las KetchupSafe

;Judges' votes to save
  • Horwood: Montell & Johannes
  • Mabuse: Montell & Johannes
  • Du Beke: Montell & Johannes
  • Ballas: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save Montell & Johannes''

Week 10

Musical guest: Sugababes — "Overload", "Freak like Me" & "Push the Button"
Each couple performed one routine and then all couples participated in a samba marathon for additional points, during which they were asked by Horwood to leave the floor once eliminated. The winners were announced separately from the floor. Couples are listed in the order they performed.
;Judges' votes to save
  • Horwood: Montell & Johannes
  • Mabuse: Montell & Johannes
  • Du Beke: Montell & Johannes
  • Ballas: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save Montell & Johannes''

Week 11: Musicals Week (Quarter-final)

Musical guests: Hamilton — "The Schuyler Sisters"
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicMusicalResult
Sarah & Vito38 Charleston"Popular"WickedSafe
Montell & Johannes32 Rumba"I'm Here"The Color PurpleEliminated
Tasha & Aljaž38 Argentine tango"Ex-Wives"SixBottom two
Chris & Dianne32 Quickstep"You're the Top"Anything GoesSafe
Pete & Jowita26 Waltz"Somewhere"West Side StorySafe
JB & Lauren39 Viennese waltz"Let's Go Fly a Kite"Mary PoppinsSafe

;Judges’ votes to save
  • Horwood: Tasha & Aljaž
  • Mabuse: Tasha & Aljaž
  • Du Beke: Tasha & Aljaž
  • Ballas: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save Tasha & Aljaž''

Week 12: Semi-final

Musical guests:
Couples are listed in the order they performed.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
Tasha & Aljaž35 Salsa"Something New" — Girls AloudBottom two
Tasha & Aljaž40 Waltz"(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" — Aretha FranklinBottom two
JB & Lauren39 Paso doble"Requiem for a Tower" — Clint MansellSafe
JB & Lauren40 Salsa"Red Alert" — Basement JaxxSafe
Chris & Dianne33 Charleston"When You're Smiling" — The Blue Vipers of BrooklynSafe
Chris & Dianne36 Viennese waltz"Nothing Else Matters" — MetallicaSafe
Sarah & Vito36 Tango"Big Love" — Fleetwood MacSafe
Sarah & Vito36 Jive"I'm So Excited" — The Pointer SistersSafe
Pete & Jowita32 Foxtrot"Beyond the Sea" — Bobby DarinEliminated
Pete & Jowita33 Argentine tango"Bitter Sweet Symphony" — The VerveEliminated

;Judges' votes to save
  • Horwood: Tasha & Aljaž
  • Mabuse: Tasha & Aljaž
  • Du Beke: Tasha & Aljaž
  • Ballas: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save Tasha & Aljaž''

Week 13: Final

Musical guest: Raye — "Oscar Winning Tears"
Each couple performed three routines: one chosen by the judges, their showdance routine, and their favourite dance of the series. Couples are listed in the order they performed.
CoupleScoresDanceMusicResult
JB & Lauren40 Viennese waltz"Let's Go Fly a Kite" — Sherman BrothersRunners-up
JB & Lauren39 Showdance"Uptight (Everything's Alright)" — Stevie Wonder,
"Dancing In the Street" — Martha & The Vandellas
& "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" — Diana Ross
Runners-up
JB & Lauren40 Samba"Mas que nada" — Sérgio MendesRunners-up
Tasha & Aljaž39 Couple's choice"What About Us" — PinkRunners-up
Tasha & Aljaž40 Showdance"Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing)" — Benny GoodmanRunners-up
Tasha & Aljaž40 American Smooth"Someone You Loved" — Lewis CapaldiRunners-up
Chris & Dianne38 Couple's choice"Instant Karma! (We All Shine On)" — John LennonWinners
Chris & Dianne38 Showdance"You Get What You Give" — New RadicalsWinners
Chris & Dianne40 Waltz"You'll Never Walk Alone" — Gerry and the PacemakersWinners
Sarah & Vito39 American Smooth"Proud" — Heather SmallRunners-up
Sarah & Vito39 Showdance"Cabaret" — Metropole OrkestRunners-up
Sarah & Vito40 Cha-cha-cha"Like a Prayer" — MadonnaRunners-up

Dance chart

  • Weeks 1–9 and 11: One unlearned dance
  • Week 10: One unlearned dance and Samba-thon
  • 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 show6.9111
Week 18.1311
Week 27.8611
Week 2 results7.0423
Week 38.4011
Week 3 results7.4423
Week 47.9511
Week 4 results7.3323
Week 58.1011
Week 5 results7.5822
Week 68.2811
Week 6 results7.5422
Week 78.6511
Week 7 results7.9022
Week 88.7311
Week 8 results8.1822
Week 99.1712
Week 9 results8.0523
Week 109.1712
Week 10 results7.9429
Week 119.0211
Week 11 results8.0828
Week 128.5312
Week 12 results8.0227
Week 139.9411
Series average
20248.21