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Welcome to Strictly Come Data

Hello, and thank you for visiting Strictly Come Data , my new blog offering a quantitative analysis of the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing. I’m Oliver, a lifelong Strictly superfan with a passion for all things statistics. This year, I thought I’d share some of my spreadsheet with the world to bring you a Strictly recap with a twist. Whilst I adore the sequins, showdances and studio drama as much as anyone else, my focus will be on the numbers behind the glitz. Each week, I’ll dig into the statistics of the series – from judges’ scores and public votes to dance styles, average improvements, leaderboard trends, and possibly the occasional prediction of who could be at risk of the dreaded dance-off. Expect features such as: • Weekly score analysis: Who’s rising, who’s stalling, and who’s defying the odds? • Historical comparisons: How do this year’s contestants stack up against past stars? • Dance style deep dives: Which routines traditionally deliver top marks – and which are dance...

The Glitterball Hangover: Do Winners Get Lucky Again?

Winning the glitterball is the ultimate achievement for any professional dancer on Strictly: the moment when hard work, genius choreography and a perfect partnership all come together. But what happens the next year, when that same pro returns to the ballroom floor with a brand new celebrity partner? Do they ride the wave of victory into another strong start, or does the pressure of living up to last year’s champion weigh heavy? The very first dance of the series often gives us a clue: a chance to see whether lightning might strike twice, or whether the glitterball glow will fade quickly. In today’s post, I’m looking back at every pro who has returned to Strictly the year after winning, ranking their new partner’s first dance scores . From triumphant encores to surprisingly shaky starts, the numbers reveal a fascinating pattern of post-victory performances. Of course, not every glitterball winner has had the chance to defend their crown. A few pros bowed out of the show aft...

Strictly 2025, Week 1: Sequins, Scores and Surprises

Week 1 of Strictly Come Dancing is always about first impressions: not just for the celebrities, but for the data as well. The opening dances gave us our first glimpse of potential frontrunners, dark horses and those who might struggle to keep the pace. Whilst it’s too early to predict the glitterball winner, the scores already reveal patterns worth keeping an eye on: which pros set their partners up for success, which dance styles proved friendliest and who might be facing an uphill battle in the weeks ahead. Topping the first leaderboard of the series was Karen & Carlos with their Jive to Blondie’s “One Way or Another”. They scored 31 points, matching last year’s Week 1 chart-topper JB Gill, and meaning that Karen is the only member of this year’s cast currently in the ‘thirty club’: the exclusive group of celebrities who never scored below 30 for any of their dances. As Claudia mentioned during the show, Karen is the first footballer to top the leaderboard since John Barnes ...

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