Alert – Latest updates from Strictly Come Dancing Halloween week as Jamie Borthwick and Montell Douglas look to reignite rivalry at top of leaderboard while celebrities aim to avoid nightmare dance off – News Alerts

Strictly Come Dancing celebrities are tonight limbering up for Fright Night in the ballroom as the show celebrates a specially-themed Halloween week.

Eleven celebrities remain in the competition as we reach week six following the eliminations of Paul Merson, Nick Knowles, Toyah Willcox and Tom Dean.

Last week Jamie Borthwick and Montell Douglas topped the leaderboard with 39 points each while JB Gill survived a nervy dance off against Merson.

Follow live coverage of tonight’s show and join in the conversation in our comments section

16:34

Good evening!

Hello and welcome to ‘s live coverage of the Strictly Come Dancing live show on Halloween week.

Tonight promises to be spook-tacular as 11 celebrities take to the ballroom all hoping to avoid the dreaded dance off.

Last week, the undoubted stars of the show were Jamie Borthwick and Montell Douglas who each scored a near faultless 39 points.

While JB Gill was saved by the judges as Paul Merson was sent packing when the faced off on Sunday.

So who will come out on top on Fright Night and who will suffer a Halloween nightmare.

Stick with us to find out as we guide you through tonight’s show and join in by posting your thoughts in our comments section.

17:03

Strictly's Tasha Ghouri wraps up in a baby pink tracksuit and white faux fur coat as she and Wynne Evans join stars leaving their hotel for Halloween Week

By Jessica Janes

Tasha Ghouri and Wynne Evans were among the Strictly stars departing their hotel for Elstree Studios ahead of the show’s much-anticipated Halloween Special on Saturday.

Love Island star Tasha, 26, cut a stylish yet semi-casual figure as she sported a baby pink tracksuit consisting of a cropped hoody and slim-fit jogging bottoms.

She teamed the matching tracksuit with a chic white fur coat and sported a pair of brown platform Ugg boots.

The star beamed as she departed from the hotel with a silver suitcase and her belongings in her arms.

Strictly's Tasha Ghouri cuts a stylish figure in a baby pink tracksuit

Tasha Ghouri and Wynne Evans led the stars departing their hotel for Elstree Studios ahead of the Strictly Come Dancing live show on Saturday.

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16:59

Who are the favourites to be eliminated this week?

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock (14801327hm) Dr Punam Krishan and Gorka Marquez Pride of Britain Awards, Arrivals, London, UK - 21 Oct 2024

According to the one bookmaker, Dr Punam Krishan and her dance partner Gorka Marquez are favourites to be eliminated this week with odds suggesting they are most likely to take part in the dance-off.

Betway spokesperson Chad Yeomans told the Express:

This Halloween-themed weekend, Dr. Punam Krishan could be in for a real fright as she is the 2/1 favourite to waltz off the show for good. The Glasgow-born GP is set to perform a spine-chilling Tango to ‘Sweet Dreams’ by Eurythmics, but she’ll need a good week in rehearsals to avoid a nightmare on the dance floor.

Ex-Olympian Sam Quek is also creeping into the danger zone, as she is the 3/1 second favourite to exit this Sunday. Meanwhile, Pete Wicks and Shayne Ward are both on thin ice and find themselves next in the betting to be taking their final bow on the show.

16:52

Halloween Week song and dances

Can’t wait for tonight’s action?

Here’s a preview of the Halloween-themed songs and dances

Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe – Cha Cha to Love Potion No. 9 by The Clovers
Punam Krishan and Gorka Márquez – Tango to Sweet Dreams by Eurythmics
Sam Quek and Nikita Kuzmin – Jive to Time Warp by The Rocky Horror Picture Show Cast
Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola – Argentine Tango to Ready Or Not by Fugees
Tasha Ghouri and Aljaž Škorjanec – Samba to I Like to Move It by Reel 2 Real
Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell – Samba to Stayin Alive’ by The Bee Gees
Jamie Borthwick and Michelle Tsiakkas – American Smooth to The Addams Family Theme by Vic Mizzy
JB Gill and Amy Dowden – Foxtrot to Dancing In The Moonlight by Toploader
Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystał – Viennese Waltz to That’s Life by Frank Sinatra
Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu – Paso Doble to In The Hall of the Mountain King by Grieg
Wynne Evans and Katya Jones – Salsa to Canned Heat by Jamiroquai

*not necessarily in order of performance*

16:46

Our three favourite Strictly stories you may have missed this week

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: Maura Higgins attends The Pride of Britain Awards 2024 at The Grosvenor House Hotel on October 21, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)

Let’s revisit some Strictly Come Dancing stories as reported by .

We’ve seen celebrities confirm new romances, try to move on from controversy and admit their injury woes.

Meanwhile former Strictly pro Giovanni Pernice insists he holds no ill will towards Amanda Abbington after revealing HIS side of the story in Mail interview.

And ex judge Arlene Phillips weighs in on the Strictly bullying scandal as she urges show to ‘turn down the pressure’.

Here’s our three favourite Strictly stories this week:

Paul Merson, 56, admits his body was telling him 'it was the right time to go'
Pete Wicks FINALLY confirms romance with Love Island’s Maura Higgins (pictured)
Wynne and Katya are all smiles on shopping trip after ‘wandering hand’ controversy

To keep up to date with all your Strictly news throughout the week, visit the website.

16:40

Week five leaderboard – Which celebrities wowed the judges

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Heading into Halloween week, let’s take a look at which celebrities impressed judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke.

And who will be looking to surge up the leaderboard to avoid slipping into the bottom two.