Brief
Dame Sarah Storey and Julian Caillon eliminated after Icons Week dance‑off
The duo scored 21 points for their tango and were voted out, while Bethany Antonia and Nancy Xu were saved.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Dame Sarah Storey, the 48‑year‑old Paralympic legend, and her professional partner Julian Caillon were eliminated from BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing during the Icons Week results show on Sunday, 18 October, according to Standard.co.uk.
The pair performed a tango to Shania Twain’s “That Don’t Impress Me Much” and received 21 points from the judges. Craig Revel Horwood told them they had “dropped the ball a little bit”, while Shirley Ballas noted some positives but did not need to cast a deciding vote.
In the same dance‑off, PA House of the Dragon star Bethany Antonia and partner Nancy Xu scored 27 points for a cha‑cha‑cha to Aretha Franklin’s “Respect”. All three judges voted to save Antonia and Xu, allowing Ballas to abstain.
The results show also featured tribute performances to Madonna and Dolly Parton, with country singer Belles singing “Jolene” and professional dancers honoring Madonna’s career.
Key facts
- Sarah Storey and Julian Caillon scored 21 points for their tango. (standard.co.uk)
- They were eliminated after the Icons Week dance‑off on 18 October. (standard.co.uk)
- Bethany Antonia and Nancy Xu scored 27 points and were saved by the judges. (standard.co.uk)
- Craig Revel Horwood said the couple had “dropped the ball a little bit”. (standard.co.uk)
- The show included tribute dances to Madonna and Dolly Parton. (standard.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] standard.co.uk — originally reported as “Strictly 2026: Which couple has been eliminated after Icons Week dance-off?”
