Week two of the BBC dance competition, Strictly 2024, showcased a captivating display of talent as celebrity contestants dazzled audiences with their performances on the ballroom floor this Saturday night. The leaderboard for this week reflects the growing confidence of the contestants as they delivered impressive routines.
Topping the leaderboard this week are former Love Island star Tasha Ghouri and her partner Aljaž Škorjanec. Their touching Viennese Waltz to “Misty Blue” by Dorothy Moore earned them the highest score of 35, setting a new record for the Viennese Waltz in week two of Strictly history. The emotional performance moved both Tasha’s dad and the audience to tears.
Following closely behind in second place are Miranda Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola, who impressed with their intense Paso Doble to “Freed From Desire” by Gala, scoring a commendable 32 points. Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu made a significant leap in the rankings from last week, earning 31 points for their sensual Tango to “The Door” by Teddy Swims.
Last week’s leaders, JB Gill and Amy Dowden, dropped to seventh place this week with 27 points. Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe achieved a solid performance, maintaining their third-place position with 30 points.
The full leaderboard for week two is as follows:
– Tasha Ghouri and Aljaž Škorjanec: 35
– Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola: 32
– Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu: 31
– Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe: 30
– Wynne Evans and Katya Jones: 30
– Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell: 29
– JB Gill and Amy Dowden: 27
– Jamie Borthwick and Michelle Tsiakkas: 27
– Sam Quek and Nikita Kuzmin: 22
– Tom Dean and Nadiya Bychkova: 22
– Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystał: 22
– Nick Knowles and Luba Mushtuk: 21
– Punam Krishan and Gorka Márquez: 18
– Toyah Willcox and Neil Jones: 18
– Paul Merson and Karen Hauer: 15
The competition continues to heat up as the contestants strive to impress the judges and secure their spot in the competition. Stay tuned for more updates and thrilling performances on Strictly 2024.