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Ex-Pro Warns Delta Goodrem of Early Success
31 Oct
Summary
- Delta Goodrem's comeback performance earned high marks.
- A former pro believes her early success might be detrimental.
- Another contestant faced early elimination despite impressive dancing.
Singer Delta Goodrem has returned to the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom following a rib injury, impressing with a high-scoring Rumba. Despite her strong performance, which placed her second on the leaderboard, former Strictly professional Vincent Simone expressed concern about her early success. Simone suggested that being "too good too soon" could be a disadvantage, as he prefers to see contestants grow throughout the competition.
Simone's comments draw parallels to past contestants like Lewis Cope, who was surprisingly eliminated despite consistent impressive performances in the 2025 series. Simone had previously noted that exceptionally talented contestants, especially those with West End backgrounds, sometimes struggle to secure public support, with voters favoring underdogs.
Professional dancer Katya Jones, who partnered Cope, admitted to questioning her return to the show after their early elimination, citing high expectations and the heartbreak of their campaign ending prematurely. Goodrem is set to perform a Viennese Waltz during the show's upcoming Halloween special, aiming to maintain her prominent position.
Strictly Come Dancing airs on BBC One.
