BBC Strictly fans ‘so gutted’ as fan favourite forced to leave show immediately

Strictly Come Dancing was back on Sunday with the first elimination show of 2026The first Strictly Come Dancing elimination of 2026 has left fans reeling as one of their favourite professionals was first to be voted off the contest along with her celebrity partner.Welsh professional dancer Amy Dowden and her celebrity partner Chris Appleton were eliminated on Sunday, October 4 after finding themselves in the dreaded dance off along with 2025 winner Carlos Gu and his celebrity partner Jaime Winstone – the second year in a row Amy was booted off first.