Format
The couples dance each week in a live show. The judges score each performance out of ten. After all the couples have danced they are then ranked according to the judges' scores and given points according to their rank, with the highest ranked couple receiving a number of points equal to the number of couples dancing that week e.g. 7 points where there are seven couples dancing. When there are no tied scores the lowest scored couple will receive one point. However in the event of a tie where two or more couples obtain the same judges score, the couple below those in the tie will be awarded one point below the points awarded to each of the tied couples. So, for example, if two couples obtain the same rank and obtain 7 points each, the couple immediately below them will be awarded 6 points. When couples are ranked equally by the judges the scoring of all other couples underneath will follow in the same descending order. Should there be any tied scores the lowest scored couple will therefore receive more than one point from the judges scores. The public are also invited to vote for their favourite couples, and the couples are ranked again according to the number of votes they receive, again receiving points; The couple with the most votes receiving the most points. Again in the unlikely event of a tie in the public vote the points are awarded in the same way as the points from the judges score. The points for judges' score and public vote are then added together, and the two couples with the fewest points are placed in the bottom two. If two couples have equal points, the points from the public vote are given precedence. As with the previous series, the bottom two couples have to perform a dance-off on the results show. Based on that performance alone, each judge then votes on which couple should stay and which couple should leave, with Shirley Ballas, as head judge, having the last and deciding vote, if needed.Professional dancers
In June 2024, the BBC announced that Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Vito Coppola, Graziano Di Prima, Amy Dowden, Carlos Gu, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Márquez, Luba Mushtuk, Lauren Oakley, Jowita Przystał, Johannes Radebe, Michelle Tsiakkas, Kai Widdrington and Nancy Xu would be returning to the series. It was confirmed that Giovanni Pernice would not be returning to the show, following misconduct allegations regarding his dance teaching methods. Pernice, however, denied "any suggestion of abusive or threatening behaviour". In July 2024, it was announced that Aljaž Škorjanec would be returning as a professional after a two-year hiatus, following his departure in March 2022, having last appeared in the nineteenth series. Later that same month, despite initially being confirmed to return for the series, it was subsequently announced that Graziano Di Prima would not be returning to the show, following allegations of misconduct against him towards Zara McDermott, his partner from the previous series. In a statement, Di Prima said that he "deeply regretted" the events that led to his departure from the show. During the launch show, Michelle Tsiakkas received a celebrity partner for the first time, while Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley and Kai Widdrington did not receive a partner. The rest of the pros were paired to a celebrity, including Neil Jones, who did not have a celebrity partner for the last two series. On 4 November 2024, it was announced that due to a foot injury, professional dancer Amy Dowden will no longer compete in the remainder of the series. With Lauren Oakley stepping in to dance with contestant JB Gill, this led to Oakley receiving a partner for the rest of the series.Couples
On 1 August 2024, prior to the official BBC announcements, Tom Dean confirmed himself as the first participant in the series, during an interview at theScoring chart
The highest score each week is indicated in with a dagger (), while the lowest score each week is indicated in with a double-dagger (). Color key:Average chart
Additional points received for the Samba-thon in Week 10 are not included in this chart.Weekly scores
''Unless indicated otherwise, individual judges scores in the charts below (given in parentheses) are listed in this order from left to right: Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke''.Launch show
*Musical guests:Week 1
There was no elimination this week; all scores carried over to the following week. Couples are listed in the order they performed.Week 2
*Musical guests: Ezra Collective & Yazmin Lacey — "God Gave Me Feet for Dancing" Couples are listed in the order they performed. ;Judges' votes to save *Horwood: Toyah & Neil *Mabuse: Toyah & Neil *Du Beke: Tom & Nadiya *Ballas: Toyah & NeilWeek 3: Movie Week
*Musical guests: Alexis Ffrench — "The Heart Asks Pleasure First" (from ''Week 4
*Musical guests:Week 5
*Musical guests: Sophie Ellis-Bextor — "Freedom of the Night" Couples are listed in the order they performed. ;Judges' votes to save * Horwood: JB & Amy * Mabuse: JB & Amy * Du Beke: JB & Amy * Ballas: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save JB & Amy''Week 6: Halloween Week
*Musical guests: Lady Blackbird — "Reborn" Amy Dowden didn't appear in the results show due to her collapsing backstage following the main show, so JB appeared alone. She was transported to Barnet Hospital as a precautionary measure, but was later reported to be feeling better. Couples are listed in the order they performed. ;Judges' votes to save * Horwood: Shayne & Nancy * Mabuse: Shayne & Nancy * Du Beke: Shayne & Nancy * Ballas: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save Shayne & Nancy''Week 7: Icons Week
*Musical guests: Dear Alice — "Best Day of Our Lives" Due to an illness, Amy Dowden was unable to perform. Lauren Oakley therefore danced with JB Gill instead. Couples are listed in the order they performed. ;Judges' votes to save * Horwood: Montell & Johannes * Mabuse: Montell & Johannes * Du Beke: Montell & Johannes * Ballas: ''Did not vote, but would have voted to save Montell & Johannes''Week 8
*Musical guests: Michael Ball & Alfie Boe — " He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" After being unable to perform last week, Amy Dowden was confirmed to withdraw due to injury. Lauren Oakley continued to dance with JB Gill for the remainder of the series. Couples are listed in the order they performed. ;Judges' votes to save * Horwood: Shayne & Nancy * Mabuse: Shayne & Nancy * Du Beke: Wynne & Katya * Ballas: Wynne & KatyaWeek 9: Blackpool Week
*Musical guest:Week 10
Musical guest: Sugababes — " Overload", " Freak like Me" & " Push the Button" Each couple performed one routine and then all couples participated in aWeek 11: Musicals Week (Quarter-final)
Musical guests: ''Week 12 (Semi-final)
Musical guests: *Week 13 (Final)
Musical guest: Raye — "Oscar Winning Tears" Each couple performed three routines: one chosen by the judges, their showdance routine, and their favourite dance of the series. Couples are listed in the order they performed.Dance chart
*Weeks 1–9 and 11: One unlearned dance *Week 10: One unlearned dance and Samba-thon *Week 12: Two unlearned dances *Week 13 (Finals): Judges' choice, showdance & favourite dance of the seriesRatings
Weekly ratings for each show onReferences
External links
* {{Strictly Come Dancing 2024 British television seasons Strictly Come Dancing series