Strictly Come Dancing’s Dame Sarah Storey Leaves Show

By the Editorial Team · Monday, October 19, 2026

Dame Sarah Storey was eliminated from this season of Strictly Come Dancing after scoring the lowest combined points alongside her partner Julian Caillon. Her departure came as judges chose to save actress Bethany Antonia, narrowing the competition moving forward.

Dame Sarah Storey has been eliminated from the current season of Strictly Come Dancing following her final performance on the show. The 48-year-old cyclist and swimmer took to the dance floor wearing a leopard print outfit to perform a tango to Shania Twain’s "That Don’t Impress Me Much." Despite her efforts, Storey and her professional dance partner, Julian Caillon, finished at the bottom of the leaderboard with a total of 21 points.

During the elimination segment, the judges unanimously decided to save actress Bethany Antonia, 28, and her partner Nancy Xu, leaving Storey and Caillon to exit the competition. The show’s episode also featured a tribute to Dolly Parton, with dancers Amy Dowden and Kai Widdrington delivering a performance in her honor.

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