Dani Dyer is a TV personality, broadcaster, author and mother of three. She had to withdraw after fracturing her ankle in a 'fall' in training. Dani was partnered with Nikita Kuzmin.placeholder image
Dani Dyer is a TV personality, broadcaster, author and mother of three. She had to withdraw after fracturing her ankle in a 'fall' in training. Dani was partnered with Nikita Kuzmin. | BBC

Strictly Come Dancing cast: who has left the show so far? Every exit in series 23

By Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Senior Reporter

Published 1st Nov 2025, 12:00 BST
Updated 3rd Nov 2025, 08:41 BST

Strictly Come Dancing has already whittled down its cast a lot! 💃🕺

Halloween came to Strictly Come Dancing this weekend. It was mostly treats and no tricks during the latest round of performances.

For the spooky special, the BBC has confirmed the list of songs that featured. However, for one of the celebs it marked the end of their time in the competition.

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The weekend finished with yet another star waving goodbye to audiences. They were the fifth to be eliminated - as the show continues its march towards the Glitterball Trophy.

But who has left the competition so far, including those who had to withdraw? See all of the exits here.

Remind yourself of what songs the celebrities danced to this week for the Halloween special. From Beethoven to Charlie XCX and Lady Gaga - see the full list.

Stefan Dennis is an actor, known to millions as Paul Robinson from Neighbours. He said: "This is an opportunity for me to once again learn to step out of my comfort zone in the world of television. Looking forward to the sparkle and reaching for the sky." He was partnered with Dianne Buswell but had to withdraw due to injury before week 5.

5. Stefan Dennis - withdrawn due to injury

Stefan Dennis is an actor, known to millions as Paul Robinson from Neighbours. He said: "This is an opportunity for me to once again learn to step out of my comfort zone in the world of television. Looking forward to the sparkle and reaching for the sky." He was partnered with Dianne Buswell but had to withdraw due to injury before week 5. | BBC Photo: BBC

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Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is a former professional footballer. He said: "Swapping the pitch for the ballroom is certainly not something I’ve done before but I’m looking forward to tackling a fun challenge!" He was partnered with Lauren Oakley and was eliminated at the end of Icons week (week 5).

6. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink - eliminated

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is a former professional footballer. He said: "Swapping the pitch for the ballroom is certainly not something I’ve done before but I’m looking forward to tackling a fun challenge!" He was partnered with Lauren Oakley and was eliminated at the end of Icons week (week 5). | BBC Photo: BBC

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Ellie is a trailblazing model, actor and influencer, who in 2023 made history as the first model with Down syndrome to grace the cover of British Vogue. She said: "It’s a show I’ve loved watching for so long, and the chance to now be part of it feels like a dream." She is partnered with Vito Coppola and was the fifth celeb to be eliminated. She left in the Halloween week dance-off in week 6!

7. Ellie Goldstein - eliminated

Ellie is a trailblazing model, actor and influencer, who in 2023 made history as the first model with Down syndrome to grace the cover of British Vogue. She said: "It’s a show I’ve loved watching for so long, and the chance to now be part of it feels like a dream." She is partnered with Vito Coppola and was the fifth celeb to be eliminated. She left in the Halloween week dance-off in week 6! | BBC Photo: BBC

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Harry Aikines-Aryeetey is an Olympian, multi gold medal-winning Team GB sprinter, and star of Gladiators. He said: "I’ll be bringing tons of energy to light up the dance floor." He is partnered with Karen Hauer and was the sixth celeb to leave in series 23.

8. Harry Aikines-Aryeetey - eliminated

Harry Aikines-Aryeetey is an Olympian, multi gold medal-winning Team GB sprinter, and star of Gladiators. He said: "I’ll be bringing tons of energy to light up the dance floor." He is partnered with Karen Hauer and was the sixth celeb to leave in series 23. | BBC Photo: BBC

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