Danai Nesta Kupemba
Live reporter

EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal and partner Julian are every bit the Hollywood couple as they take on the Foxtrot to The Way You Look Tonight from Swing Time.

During rehearsals, Balvinder says Julian will be her Fred Astaire

And they truly did embody the romance of the dance.

Wearing a white and gold dress, the actress moves with the grace of a swan as they lose themselves in the performance.

"Lovely dancing that was," says judge Anton Du Beke.

Here's how the couple scored:

Craig: 7

Motsi: 7

Shirley: 6

Anton: 6

Total: 26

Balvinder and Julian are up next.

They're taking on the Foxtrot to The Way You Look Tonight from the 1936 film Swing Time.

The couple sit in eighth on the leaderboard. Last week's score of 30 points gives them a running total so far of 47.

Danai Nesta Kupemba
Live reporter

"The child in me is very excited," says Hollywood correspondent Ross King as he readies himself to take on the Thunderbirds theme song.

Donning matching blue spacesuits, with sparkly blue sashes and caps, the pair start their dance in what looks like a spaceship. They thunder across the dancefloor, their feet stomping and postures straight as a board.

Their performance is out of this world and the judges agree.

"You can go home and be very proud of what you have achieved," says judge Shirley Ballas

Here's how the couple scored:

Craig: 4

Motsi: 5

Shirley: 5

Anton: 5

Total: 19

It's their highest score of the series so far.

Ross and Jowita are performing a Paso Doble this week to the classic Thunderbirds theme.

Hopefully they'll be a bit more animated than the puppets in the original television series. They're bottom of the leaderboard with a total of 25 points.

That's less than Tom and Amy, who have already been eliminated. They scored a grand total of 29.

Danai Nesta Kupemba
Live reporter

"It's time for me to bring out my serious side," says performer La Voix at rehearsals this week, who takes on a Mary Poppins classic - Feed The Birds (Tuppence A Bag).

Wearing a long black and purple ruffle dress along with a grey wig, La Voix has committed to this weeks performance as she takes on the waltz. Smooth, controlled and utterly light on her feet La Voix succeeds in showing everyone her more "serious side".

It's a breath-taking performance, as dance partner Aljaž, says what the audience is thinking at the end of the dance: "Magical."

"The timing was absolutely sensational," says judge Motsi Mabuse. "You are so real and authentic," she adds.

Cynthia pauses, then says La Voix was "vulnerable" and it was "beautiful" to watch her move.

Here's how the judges scored the couple:

Craig: 7

Motsi: 7

Shirley: 7

Anton: 7

Total: 28

A cinematic classic provides the backdrop to our next performance, as La Voix and Aljaž perform the only Waltz of the evening.

Feed The Birds (Tuppence A Bag) from Mary Poppins is their song this week.

They'll be hoping a spoon full of sugar helps the medicine goes down well with the judges scores. They're tenth on the leaderboard with 43 points after scoring 19 last week.

Danai Nesta Kupemba
Live reporter

YouTuber and podcaster George Clarke goes back home with dance partner Alexis, during rehearsals this week to meet his friends.

"It took us all by surprise that you're decent," one of his pals jokes.

It's an infectious performance from the pair, who cartwheel across the dancefloor with fizzy exuberance. They truly do live up to the song Soda Pop. What really wows the audience is when George uses Alexis' back as a springboard. A bouncy, fun and exhilarating performance in all ways.

"You have come out of your shell," says judge Shirley Ballas, who adds that the kids at home will love his dance.

Craig: 6

Motsi: 8

Shirley: 9

Anton: 8

Total: 31

Noor Nanji
Culture reporter

George Clarke and Alexis Warr are dancing to Soda Pop, from the Netflix film which was EVERYWHERE this summer.

The film didn’t just top global Netflix charts but also dominated global music charts – and now it’s made it to the heights of Strictly Come Dancing.

George and Alexis get the Couple's Choice this week, and they're dancing to Soda Pop from K-Pop Demon Hunters.

Thirty points for them last week scored them a solid third in the leaderboard, with a total of 54 points from weeks one and two. Will the demon spirit give them a little boost to get them higher?

Stay tuned.

Danai Nesta Kupemba
Live reporter

"I was gutted to be at the bottom two," former England rugby captain Chris Robshaw says as he reflects on his score from the previous week at rehearsals.

He says he ready to prove everyone wrong this week and come back stronger with the song Sweet Child O’Mine from Thor.

Chris says he will be embracing an "alter ego".

Focused and determined he attacks the Paso Doble with the kind power and precision you would imagine a superhero would. They end the performance with Nadia sweeping across the floor with flourish.

Judge Motsi Mabuse was impressed as she says she saw an "improvement".

But what do the judges think?

Craig: 4

Motsi: 6

Shirley: 6

Anton: 6

Total: 22

It's their highest score of the series so far.

Noor Nanji
Culture reporter

I always find it’s around Movie Week that the stars, judges and presenters really start pushing the boat out with their outfits.

And this year is no disappointment.

Co-host Tess Daly looks totally fantastic tonight, in a pink sequin, long-sleeved dress (Tess, if you’re reading this, please let me know where it’s from?!)

I’m liking fellow co-host Claudia Winkleman’s sleek black number too.

And let’s not forget about the judges.

Judge Motsi’s white sleeveless dress is also a showstopper.

And head judge Shirley Ballas’ red gown, draped over her shoulders, also deserves a mention.

It's one of the greatest rock songs of all time and now it's getting the Strictly Movie Week treatment.

Chris and Nadiya are dancing to the Guns n' Roses classic Sweet Child O’Mine, which also features in the film Thor.

And they'll need all of Thor's strength to get through this week.

After scoring just 16 points and finishing third bottom on the leaderboard with a grand total so far of just 30. The couple ended up facing Tom and Amy in the Dance Off.

Not bosh.

"It reminds me of my childhood," is what Amber Davies says about dancing to Sixteen Going on Seventeen from The Sound of Music during rehearsals this week.

Her and Nikita are taking on the American Smooth and it's the first time they are doing lifts. With Cynthia Erivo at the helm they are taking defying gravity seriously!

Dressed in a pink dress Amber with Nikita in a stylish grey suit, the pair gracefully dance across the Strictly floor. Amber lip syncs parts of the song, adding to the charm of their dance.

Now for the all-important scores:

Craig: 8

Motsi: 9

Shirley: 9

Anton: 9

Total: 35

It's the highest score of the series so far.

It wouldn’t be a Strictly Movie Week without a performance from a classic musical, and tonight, Amber and Nikita kick us off with an American Smooth to Sixteen Going on Seventeen from The Sound of Music.

It's been a good series for these two so far. They go into week three top of the leaderboard with a total of 56 points.

Noor Nanji
Culture reporter

We’ve just gone backstage with Cynthia Erivo, she’s Strictly's first guest mentor.

And in a video, we were treated to a glimpse of what kind of advice she’s been giving to the couples.

She encouraged them to “free themselves up” and to push themselves harder.

“Lots of energy Ellie,” she said to model and actor. Ellie Goldstein looked as starstruck as I would be.

“She’s a true goddess,” she says.

Jamie Whitehead
Live reporter

As a reminder, Cynthia Erivo is a guest mentor tonight, hoping to help our couples defy gravity.

Noor has more on that for you here.

Noor Nanji
Culture reporter

And they’re off!

The opening dance routine for Movie Week was theatrical, dramatic and… a bit spooky, with the dancers in black dresses and braces against a green and blue backdrop.

It's been inspired by the upcoming sequel to Wicked.

Jamie Whitehead
Live editor

Strictly Come Dancing Movie 2025 is under way.

Just a reminder, you can Watch live above, or tune in on BBC One or iPlayer.

There’s also a signed version available on iPlayer with British Sign Language.

Viewers on BBC One and iPlayer can watch with audio description and subtitles.

And, of course, if you stick around here, you’ll get all the text updates.

Don’t forget, you can watch the programme with live signing.

Just press the red button or search for Signed: Strictly Come Dancing to find it on the iPlayer.

Noor Nanji
Culture reporter

Image source, PA Media

Movie week isn’t Strictly’s only annual tradition.

Every year, there are a series of special shows which fans look forward to.

Others include Halloween Week, and there’s also Musicals Week, where the couples perform routines inspired by hit musicals.

And of course, let’s not forget Blackpool Week, which takes place in the famous Tower Ballroom.

For many Strictly celebs and professionals, getting to Blackpool Week – which usually takes place around halfway through the competition – is a major goal.