BREAKING: Soap star Lewis Cope and professional dancer Katya Jones have made history by scoring the FIRST perfect 40 of the 2025 series of Strictly Come Dancing during a thrilling performance on October 7, 2025. Their “spooktacular” dance to Creep by Radiohead captivated both the audience and judges alike.
The dynamic duo, both dressed in matching suits, showcased an impressive blend of choreography, including tap dancing segments that left the judges in awe. Judge Craig Revel Horwood praised their performance, stating, “I liked that – spooktacular!” Head judge Shirley Ballas expressed her emotional connection to the routine, while Anton Du Beke declared there was “nothing you could have done for that dance to have made it any better.”
Cope, reflecting on his partnership with Jones, gushed, “She’s just like an amazing choreographer, but also just an amazing person, and just making things work all the time.”
The excitement didn’t stop there. Other contestants brought their A-game as well. Model Ellie Goldstein and partner Vito Coppola performed a tango to Lady Gaga’s Abracadabra, earning a score of 27 points. Meanwhile, internet sensation George Clarke and partner Alexis Warr followed with a cha cha to Charli XCX’s Apple, scoring 29 points.
In a standout moment, drag performer La Voix and dancer Aljaz Skorjanec wowed the judges with a dramatic paso doble set to Beethoven’s Symphony No 5. Their performance, where La Voix appeared as the Queen of Hearts, scored a remarkable 35 points, with Ballas calling it “brilliant.”
EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal and partner Julian Caillon also delivered a samba to Stay by Shakespears Sister, receiving a score of 28 points.
As the competition heats up, fans are eagerly anticipating what will unfold next in this season of Strictly Come Dancing. With the bar set high by Cope and Jones, the stakes are now higher than ever. Stay tuned for more updates and witness how each couple strives to catch up in this thrilling dance competition!
