Strictly Come Dancing 2026 enters Icons Week with Madonna tribute
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Strictly Come Dancing 2026 moves into Icons Week on Saturday, featuring dances to songs by major artists and a Madonna tribute.
Strictly Come Dancing 2026 enters Icons Week on Saturday, October 17, on BBC One. The celebrities and their professional dance partners will perform routines to songs by the world's most successful artists. A special group number will pay tribute to the many different eras of Madonna's career.
Sunday's results show on October 18 will feature a tribute to the late Dolly Parton. Singer Belles will perform 'Jolene' in the Strictly ballroom, accompanied by a performance from dancers Amy Dowden and Kai Widdrington.
Actress Melanie Walters, known for her role as Gwen in Gavin and Stacey, became the second celebrity to leave the series during Movies Week. The 64-year-old was partnered with professional dancer Aljaz Skorjanec. They were sent into the dance-off against former footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips and his partner Alexis Warr.
After both couples performed their routines again, the judges delivered their verdicts. Only Motsi Mabuse voted to save Walters, resulting in her and Skorjanec's elimination.
Walters posted on Instagram after her exit: 'So sorry to be leaving the show. All the luck and love to my fellow remaining contestants, and the biggest thanks of all to the beautiful soul and amazing teacher, Aljaz Skorjanec.'
How it is being reported
- Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Week 4 dances and songs - see the full rundownSee all the dances the couples will perform in week 4 of Strictly Come Dancing 2026, and the accompanying songs.NW Evening Mail · 17 Oct, 16:32
- Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Week 4 dances and songs - see the full rundownSee all the dances the couples will perform in week 4 of Strictly Come Dancing 2026, and the accompanying songs.Westmorland Gazette · 17 Oct, 16:32
- Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Week 4 dances and songs - see the full rundownSee all the dances the couples will perform in week 4 of Strictly Come Dancing 2026, and the accompanying songs.Cumberland News · 17 Oct, 16:32
- Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Week 4 dances and songs - see the full rundownSee all the dances the couples will perform in week 4 of Strictly Come Dancing 2026, and the accompanying songs.Whitehaven News · 17 Oct, 16:32
In this story: Melanie Walters · Aljaz Skorjanec · Shaun Wright-Phillips · Alexis Warr · Motsi Mabuse · Amy Dowden · Kai Widdrington · BBC One
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