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Paralympian Sarah Storey Eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing
18 Oct
Summary
- Dame Sarah Storey, Paralympian, was eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing.
- She and partner Julian Caillon lost the dance-off to another couple.
- Fans expressed sadness and pride in her improving performances.
Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey is the third celebrity to be eliminated from the 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing, concluding her participation after Icons Week. She and professional partner Julian Caillon found themselves in the dance-off on Sunday, October 18, after finishing at the bottom of the leaderboard on Saturday. The judges' decision to save Bethany Antonia and Nancy Xu meant the end of the competition for Dame Sarah.
Dame Sarah expressed gratitude for her "amazing teacher" and pride in learning new dances. Fans took to social media to share their sadness, commending her partnership with Julian and noting her hard work and improvement. This elimination occurred amidst viewer speculation about Dani Dyer's own performance and potential exit, as Dyer had been placed in the challenging "death slot" with a difficult Rumba, though she was ultimately saved by viewer votes.
The show also featured spectacular tributes during Icons Week, including a performance by professional dancers embodying different eras of Madonna and a special homage to Dolly Parton with a rendition of 'Jolene'.
