The technical difficulties that plagued the opening episode appear to have been resolved, with the production running smoothly through the second instalment. The show's sound quality remained consistent throughout the broadcast.
Week two of the competition introduced a Movie Week theme, with all 15 couples returning to perform after no eliminations occurred in the opening show. According to the official competition update, this week marked a significant milestone: the public vote opened for the first time, with viewers' votes combining with the judges' scores from both weeks to determine the bottom two couples.
How did Dani Dyer perform in week two?
Television personality Dani Dyer stepped up her performance level in her second week, moving from a mid-table position after her opening samba. Partnered with professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin, she tackled a foxtrot to "Beauty and the Beast" from the 1991 Disney film, originally performed by Angela Lansbury. The theme song was later released as a duet by Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson, and Emma Thompson recorded a version for the 2017 live-action remake.
Kuzmin dressed as the Beast while Dyer embodied the Belle character, with the pair opening their routine on an elegant staircase. The performance showcased clean frame and extended lines, with graceful movement across the floor and a spinning finish that captured the romantic fairytale atmosphere. The judges assessed the routine on its footwork quality and heel leads, elements central to the foxtrot technique.
The judges awarded scores of 6, 6, 5, and 6 for a total of 23 points—one point higher than Dyer's opening-week score. Craig Revel Horwood highlighted the need for smoother transitions while praising the heel turns, describing them as "lovely." Anton Du Beke called the performance "a joy" and commended the "lovely quality" and "attention to intricate detail like the heel turns." Motsi Mabuse noted that Dyer "told a story elegantly" with "quite good posture" but observed some loss of balance during spins, encouraging the partnership to "move together." Head judge Shirley Ballas concluded by saying
I want a stronger centre but you show promise. So live the moment with every step.
What was the Movie Week group routine?
The professional dancers opened the show with a Zootropolis-themed group performance, soundtracked by a medley of Shakira's "Try Everything" and "Zoo." The routine featured elaborate animal costumes and choreography designed to evoke a children's party atmosphere. Jowita Przystal played Officer Judy Hopps while Julian Perkins portrayed Nick Wilde, with all dancers in full animal fancy-dress.
What happens next in the competition?
According to the scheduled results programme, the first elimination show takes place on Sunday 4 October at 7:10pm. The two couples with the lowest combined scores from the public vote and judges' marks will compete in the series' first dance-off, with one couple departing the competition.
The Movie Week broadcast ran for 2 hours and 35 minutes, airing from 6:15pm on a national broadcaster's main channel. All 15 couples competed in the second week after no eliminations in week one, when John Nellis and Katya Jones topped the leaderboard with 31 points.
Key Facts
- Public voting opened for the first time after Movie Week performances, combining with judges' scores from weeks one and two
- All 15 couples returned for week two after no eliminations in the opening show
- The first results show and dance-off will air on Sunday 4 October at 7:10pm
- Dani Dyer scored 23 points for her Beauty and the Beast foxtrot, one point above her opening-week total
