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.placeholder image
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

Strictly Come Dancing cast: full list of couples in series 23 and who has left so far

By Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Senior Reporter

Published 18th Oct 2025, 08:30 BST

Remind yourself of who the Strictly Come Dancing couples are in series 23 🕺💃📺

Strictly Come Dancing is back for another week of action. The remaining stars will be hitting the ballroom floor once more in just a matter of hours.

The BBC has confirmed what week it will be this weekend. Plus the start time has been detailed for this evening’s (October 18) live show.

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See what dances the celebrities will be taking on this weekend and which songs they will be soundtracked by. Full list here.

Two stars have already been eliminated and a third will join them very soon. But who is still left in the competition?

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Stefan Dennis is an actor, known to millions as Paul Robinson from Neighbours. He said: "This is an opportunity for me to once again learn to step out of my comfort zone in the world of television. Looking forward to the sparkle and reaching for the sky." He was partnered with Dianne Buswell but had to withdraw due to injury before week 5.

5. Stefan Dennis - withdrawn due to injury

Stefan Dennis is an actor, known to millions as Paul Robinson from Neighbours. He said: "This is an opportunity for me to once again learn to step out of my comfort zone in the world of television. Looking forward to the sparkle and reaching for the sky." He was partnered with Dianne Buswell but had to withdraw due to injury before week 5. | BBC Photo: BBC

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Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is a former professional footballer. He said: "Swapping the pitch for the ballroom is certainly not something I’ve done before but I’m looking forward to tackling a fun challenge!" He was partnered with Lauren Oakley and was eliminated at the end of Icons week (week 5).

6. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink - eliminated

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is a former professional footballer. He said: "Swapping the pitch for the ballroom is certainly not something I’ve done before but I’m looking forward to tackling a fun challenge!" He was partnered with Lauren Oakley and was eliminated at the end of Icons week (week 5). | BBC Photo: BBC

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Ellie is a trailblazing model, actor and influencer, who in 2023 made history as the first model with Down syndrome to grace the cover of British Vogue. She said: "It’s a show I’ve loved watching for so long, and the chance to now be part of it feels like a dream." She is partnered with Vito Coppola and was the fifth celeb to be eliminated. She left in the Halloween week dance-off in week 6!

7. Ellie Goldstein - eliminated

Ellie is a trailblazing model, actor and influencer, who in 2023 made history as the first model with Down syndrome to grace the cover of British Vogue. She said: "It’s a show I’ve loved watching for so long, and the chance to now be part of it feels like a dream." She is partnered with Vito Coppola and was the fifth celeb to be eliminated. She left in the Halloween week dance-off in week 6! | BBC Photo: BBC

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Harry Aikines-Aryeetey is an Olympian, multi gold medal-winning Team GB sprinter, and star of Gladiators. He said: "I’ll be bringing tons of energy to light up the dance floor." He is partnered with Karen Hauer and was the sixth celeb to leave in series 23.

8. Harry Aikines-Aryeetey - eliminated

Harry Aikines-Aryeetey is an Olympian, multi gold medal-winning Team GB sprinter, and star of Gladiators. He said: "I’ll be bringing tons of energy to light up the dance floor." He is partnered with Karen Hauer and was the sixth celeb to leave in series 23. | BBC Photo: BBC

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