UPDATE: In an electrifying moment on October 14, 2025, soap star Lewis Cope and professional dancer Katya Jones achieved the first perfect score of 40 in the 2025 series of Strictly Come Dancing. Their “spooktacular” routine to Creep by Radiohead left judges and audiences alike in awe.
The couple dazzled in matching suits and incorporated tap dancing into their performance, earning high praise from the judges. Judge Craig Revel Horwood enthusiastically applauded, stating, “I liked that – spooktacular!” Head judge Shirley Ballas expressed an emotional reaction, saying she was “having an emotional moment.” Fellow judge Anton Du Beke remarked, “There is nothing you could have done for that dance to have made it any better.”
Cope, reflecting on his partnership with Jones, remarked, “She’s just an amazing choreographer, but also just an amazing person, and just making things work all the time.”
Earlier in the evening, model Ellie Goldstein and her partner Vito Coppola scored 27 points for their tango to Lady Gaga’s Abracadabra. Internet sensation George Clarke and Alexis Warr followed with a cha cha to Charli XCX’s Apple, earning a score of 29 points.
In a standout performance, drag performer La Voix and dancer Aljaz Skorjanec delivered a dramatic paso doble set to Beethoven’s Symphony No 5, which impressed Ballas enough to award them 35 points. Ballas described their routine as “brilliant,” noting La Voix’s striking costume as the Queen of Hearts.
EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal and her partner Julian Caillon performed a samba to Stay by Shakespears Sister, scoring 28 points.
As the competition heats up, viewers can expect more thrilling performances in the upcoming weeks. Fans are eager to see if Cope and Jones can maintain their momentum after this historic achievement. Stay tuned for more updates on Strictly Come Dancing as the series progresses!
