Who has left Strictly Come Dancing so far? Full list of exits from series 23

By Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Senior Reporter

Published 15th Nov 2025, 11:30 BST

Strictly Come Dancing has waved goodbye to six stars already - but who has left? 💃🕺📺

Strictly Come Dancing is back and the cast has been trimmed down dramatically. The show has eliminated six couples and counting in series 23.

The remaining stars will take to the dance floor for week eight as the journey to the Glitterball Trophy continues. It is almost time for Blackpool Week but there is one more round of live shows to get through.

BBC has confirmed the start time for the latest round of action - and it is a different one yet again. The results show will take place tomorrow night (November 16).

But who has left Strictly Come Dancing so far? Here’s all you need to know:

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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 Dani Dyer - withdrawn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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