Brief
Dani Dyer dazzles with ‘beautiful’ rumba in Strictly icons week
The former Love Island star received praise for timing and choreography as judges highlighted her performance.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Former Love Island winner Dani Dyer impressed judges during Strictly Come Dancing’s icons week on Saturday, performing a rumba to Mariah Carey’s “Hero”. The 33‑year‑old and partner Nikita Kuzmin earned a score of 25, while fellow contestants Katya Jones and partner John Nellis topped the leaderboard with 29 points.
Judges Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke, dressed as Oasis, praised Dyer’s timing, noting the difficult choreography and continuous foot movement. Motsi Mabuse, appearing as Beyoncé, also highlighted Dyer’s form, calling it “beautiful”.
Delta Goodrem was announced as injured and given a bye to the next show, with presenters Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe sending her well‑wishes.
Key facts
- Dani Dyer performed a rumba to Mariah Carey's "Hero" during Strictly icons week. (standard.co.uk)
- Dyer and partner Nikita Kuzmin received a score of 25. (standard.co.uk)
- Katya Jones and John Nellis led the leaderboard with 29 points. (standard.co.uk)
- Delta Goodrem was announced injured and given a bye to the next week. (standard.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] standard.co.uk — originally reported as “Dani Dyer impresses during Strictly icons week with ‘beautiful’ rumba”
