The glitz and glamour of Strictly Come Dancing returned with a bang this weekend as the 2025 series heated up on BBC One. Saturday night (October 4) saw this year’s celebrity couples take to the dance floor for their second performances, each vying to impress the formidable judging panel of Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, Motsi Mabuse, and Craig Revel Horwood. However, one celebrity’s song choice for next week’s Movie special has sparked a firestorm among fans, with many predicting a catastrophic fall from grace.
Topping the combined leaderboard with a dazzling 56 points were Love Island winner and West End star Amber Davies and her professional partner Nikita Kuzmin, whose chemistry and precision left the judges spellbound. At the opposite end, Lorraine star Ross King and his partner Jowita Przystał struggled, scraping together just 25 points and landing at the bottom of the pack.
The real drama, however, unfolded after Sunday’s results show (October 5), when newcomer Alexis Warr revealed to her celebrity partner, TV presenter George Clarke, that they’d be dancing to “Soda Pop” from K-pop Demon Hunters for next week’s Movie special. George’s enthusiastic yet clueless response—“Yes! That’s fantastic news”—only added fuel to the fire, as it became clear he was unfamiliar with the track. Fans took to X in droves, expressing a mix of shock, concern, and outright hilarity at the song choice.
“NOOO PLEAAASEEE NOOOO George and Alexis, this is diabolical,” one viewer lamented. Another chimed in, “Oh poor George,” while a third couldn’t contain their disbelief: “GEORGE DANCING TO SODA POP IM CRYING.” The song choice was widely panned, with one fan questioning, “They gave George and Alexis K-pop Demon Hunters for next week, BUT SODA POP??? OUT OF EVERY SONG THEY COULD’VE PICKED?” Yet, not all reactions were negative—a fifth viewer buzzed with excitement: “George and Alexis are dancing to K-pop Demon Hunters next week. OMFG!!!!!! I’m so excited for this!”
Many fans fear this unconventional song choice could spell disaster for George, with some branding it a deliberate “sabotage” by the show’s producers. The upbeat, quirky “Soda Pop” is a far cry from the dramatic intensity of their previous performance, leaving viewers worried that George’s lack of familiarity with the track could lead to a “horrific” performance and a swift exit from the competition.
On Saturday night, George and Alexis delivered a passionate Paso Doble to “Game of Survival” by Ruelle, earning a respectable 30 points. The judges were impressed, with Craig and Motsi awarding sevens, and Shirley and Anton giving eights. Shirley praised their connection, noting, “Your narrative was good between the two of you. I love that small breathing that was going on. That was outstanding.” Despite the solid scores, fans now fear that the upcoming K-pop Demon Hunters routine could unravel their progress.
Sunday’s results show also brought the series’ first elimination. The Apprentice star Thomas Skinner and his partner Amy Dowden found themselves in the dreaded dance-off against former England rugby player Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova. After both couples reprised their routines, the judges unanimously chose to save Chris and Nadiya, sending Thomas and Amy home as the first couple eliminated.
As Strictly Come Dancing heads into its Movie Week special, all eyes are on George Clarke and Alexis Warr. Will their “Soda Pop” performance be a surprising triumph or the “diabolical” downfall fans predict? With the stakes higher than ever, George’s journey on the dance floor promises to be one of the most talked-about moments of the series. Tune in next week to see if he can defy the odds—or if the K-pop curse will claim its first victim.