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Strictly Come Dancing 2026 contestant eliminations

Overview

Chris Appleton and Amy Dowden were the first couple eliminated from the 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing. The elimination occurred following a Movie Week themed dance-off where judges Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas, and Anton Du Beke unanimously voted to save Jaime Winstone and partner Carlos Gu.

Following the exit, Amy Dowden described herself as being “gutted” and “heartbroken,” though she noted the value of the friendships formed. Chris Appleton reflected on the experience as a challenge that helped him build confidence and manage his nerves.

Entities

Amy Dowden · Chris Appleton · Jaime Winstone · Strictly Come Dancing · Carlos Gu

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Amy Dowden and Chris Appleton eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing

    Chris Appleton and Amy Dowden are the first couple eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing after losing a unanimous judges' vote in the first dance-off.

  2. [CULTURE] 10 sources
    Chris Appleton and Amy Dowden eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing

    Chris Appleton and Amy Dowden are the first couple eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2026 after losing a Movie Week dance-off against Jaime Winstone and Carlos Gu.

Sources

entertainmentdaily.co.uk · evoke.ie · ghanamma.com · hellomagazine.com · hexham-courant.co.uk · huffingtonpost.co.uk · independent.co.uk · metro.co.uk · promiflash.de · radiotimes.com · standard.co.uk · thepinknews.com · tvzoneuk.com