Some Strictly Come Dancing fans have said they're set to experience a 'first' amid some spoiler chaos. The hit BBC One dance contest returned to screens on Saturday night (November 4) following last weekend's spooktacular Halloween special.
The nine remaining couples took to the dance floor after making it through to week seven of the competition - which is officially the halfway mark.
And it was another big night for Ellie Leach as she impressed the judges with lifts, twirls and dips to top the leaderboard.
The former Coronation Street star performed the American smooth with partner Vito Coppola to Robbie Williams' rendition of Ain’t That A Kick In The Head, while sporting a red sparkly dress with a feather collar, to claim a near-perfect but still a top score of 39 out of a possible 40. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing viewers ask 'is it just me' as they make same observation about Anton Du Beke READ MORE: Read more of today's top stories from the Manchester Evening News And after kicking off Saturday’s show, actor Layton Williams came second on the leaderboard having delivered quick footwork, a pirouette and an aerial cartwheel to secure a score of 36 – the highest-scoring jive of the series so far.
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