Strictly Come Dancing week five – live

The Guardian UK Saturday 24 October 2026, 17:19 UTC By Michael Hogan 1 min read

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Blondie, Olivia Rodrigo and Måneskin are on the playlist tonight. But whose performance will wow the judges – and who will stumble into trouble?Was it mere coincidence that a few days after Tabby Stoecker channelled her for a red-frocked Icons Weeks samba, Raye won the Mercury Music Prize this week?Probably, yes. But it’s a mere 10 minutes until we’re back in the ballroom… Continue reading...

Blondie, Olivia Rodrigo and Måneskin are on the playlist tonight. But whose performance will wow the judges – and who will stumble into trouble?

Was it mere coincidence that a few days after Tabby Stoecker channelled her for a red-frocked Icons Weeks samba, Raye won the Mercury Music Prize this week?

Probably, yes. But it’s a mere 10 minutes until we’re back in the ballroom…

Blondie (ORG) Olivia Rodrigo (PERSON) Måneskin (PERSON) Tabby Stoecker (PERSON) Raye (ORG)

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