Strictly Come Dancing cast: who has left the show so far? Every exit in series 23

By Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Senior Reporter

Published 1st Nov 2025, 12:00 BST

Updated 3rd Nov 2025, 08:41 BST

Strictly Come Dancing has already whittled down its cast a lot! 💃🕺

Halloween came to Strictly Come Dancing this weekend. It was mostly treats and no tricks during the latest round of performances.

For the spooky special, the BBC has confirmed the list of songs that featured. However, for one of the celebs it marked the end of their time in the competition.

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The weekend finished with yet another star waving goodbye to audiences. They were the fifth to be eliminated - as the show continues its march towards the Glitterball Trophy.

But who has left the competition so far, including those who had to withdraw? See all of the exits here.

Remind yourself of what songs the celebrities danced to this week for the Halloween special. From Beethoven to Charlie XCX and Lady Gaga - see the full list.

Dani Dyer is a TV personality, broadcaster, author and mother of three. She had to withdraw after fracturing her ankle in a 'fall' in training. Dani was partnered with Nikita Kuzmin.

1. Dani Dyer - withdrawn

Dani Dyer is a TV personality, broadcaster, author and mother of three. She had to withdraw after fracturing her ankle in a 'fall' in training. Dani was partnered with Nikita Kuzmin. | BBC Photo: BBC

Thomas Skinner is a TV personality, social media star and businessman. He said: "I’m beyond excited to be joining Strictly Come Dancing. I’ve tackled the boardroom and some big breakfasts in my time but stepping onto the dance floor under that glitter ball is next level stuff!" He was partnered with Amy Dowden. He was the first celeb to leave and was eliminated in week 2.

2. Thomas Skinner - eliminated

Thomas Skinner is a TV personality, social media star and businessman. He said: "I’m beyond excited to be joining Strictly Come Dancing. I’ve tackled the boardroom and some big breakfasts in my time but stepping onto the dance floor under that glitter ball is next level stuff!" He was partnered with Amy Dowden. He was the first celeb to leave and was eliminated in week 2. | BBC Photo: BBC

Ross King is a presenter and writer, seen daily on ITV’s Good Morning Britain and Lorraine as their Los Angeles Correspondent. He said: "From the bright lights of Hollywood to the glittering ballroom - it’s a dream come true to be part of such an iconic show." He is partnered with Jowita Przystał. He was eliminated in week 3

3. Ross King - eliminated

Ross King is a presenter and writer, seen daily on ITV’s Good Morning Britain and Lorraine as their Los Angeles Correspondent. He said: "From the bright lights of Hollywood to the glittering ballroom - it’s a dream come true to be part of such an iconic show." He is partnered with Jowita Przystał. He was eliminated in week 3 | BBC Photo: BBC

Chris Robshaw is a former England rugby union player and captain. He said: "This is about as far out of my comfort zone as it gets! I’m hoping to take my dad dancing to a whole new level, and my mum can’t wait to drag me along to her Zumba class." He was partnered with Nadiya Bychkova and left in the third dance-off in week 4.

4. Chris Robshaw - eliminated

Chris Robshaw is a former England rugby union player and captain. He said: "This is about as far out of my comfort zone as it gets! I’m hoping to take my dad dancing to a whole new level, and my mum can’t wait to drag me along to her Zumba class." He was partnered with Nadiya Bychkova and left in the third dance-off in week 4. | BBC Photo: BBC

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