Enthusiasts of the popular show Strictly Come Dancing have expressed significant frustration following the premature online leak of the second elimination results. This week featured the much-anticipated Movie Week, where all remaining couples, with the exception of Stefan Dennis and Dianne Buswell, showcased their routines. The competition saw high-scoring performances, notably from Lewis Cope and Katya Jones, who achieved the series' first score of 10.

As per the show's format, the two couples with the lowest combined scores from judges and public votes face a dance-off. The judging panel, consisting of Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke, and Motsi Mabuse, then decides who proceeds. Although the results show is broadcast on Sunday evenings, it is filmed shortly after the Saturday live show, which occasionally leads to spoilers surfacing online before the official broadcast. This week, the pattern repeated, leaving many fans angered by the premature disclosure.

Reactions from fans online indicated surprise and disappointment regarding one of the couples in the dance-off. Comments included astonishment at the pairing, questioning public voting patterns, and expressing belief that one of the bottom two did not deserve to be there. Lewis Cope and Katya Jones were particularly successful during Movie Week, scoring 37 points for their Paso Doble to 'The Plaza of Execution' from The Mask of Zorro, with Motsi Mabuse awarding them the series' inaugural 10. Amber Davies and Nikita Kumzin also delivered a dazzling American Smooth to 'Sixteen Going on Seventeen' from The Sound of Music. Conversely, Ross King and Jowita Przystał found themselves at the bottom of the leaderboard with a score of 19.

Adding to the week's events, Neighbours star Stefan Dennis confirmed his inability to perform due to illness. A statement on the show's official Instagram page announced that doctors advised Dennis to rest, and consequently, he would not dance this weekend. In adherence to Strictly Come Dancing rules, Stefan and Dianne Buswell will receive a bye, allowing them to advance to next week in hopes of returning to the dance floor. Dianne Buswell, who is expecting her first child with Joe Sugg, conveyed her well wishes to Stefan, as did judge Motsi Mabuse.