Australian singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem impressed viewers and judges alike with her latest performance on the British television show Strictly Come Dancing. Paired with professional dancer Kai Widdrington, Goodrem delivered a routine in the American Smooth category set to "I’ll Never Love Again," a song from the film A Star Is Born, featuring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga. Their performance earned them a perfect score of 30 points, placing them at the top of the leaderboard for the week. Shirley Ballas, the show’s head judge, praised Goodrem as a “force to be reckoned with,” highlighting the strength and skill she demonstrated on the dance floor.

Despite this strong showing, Goodrem expressed uncertainty about her standing as the competition moved into its first live voting round. She told interviewers that she did not feel confident about her chances and had no expectations regarding the audience vote. This candid admission underscored the competitive nature of the show and the unpredictability of public support.

Goodrem’s commitment to the show extended beyond the dances themselves. She revealed that the training regimen was intense, involving up to seven hours of dancing each day, which effectively replaced her need for gym workouts. She noted the physical toll, mentioning soreness in muscles unfamiliar to her, including her back and arms, signaling the increased physical demands of the routines in recent weeks. Goodrem also shared that she was focusing on toning and conditioning, aiming to return home to Australia by summer with a more “shredded” physique to enjoy the beach season.

Support from her family, especially her husband Matthew Copley and mother-in-law, has been instrumental throughout the process. Copley has attended shows to cheer her on, while her mother-in-law has provided homemade meals to sustain her energy during the demanding training and performance schedule.

Goodrem’s participation in Strictly Come Dancing follows her notable performance earlier this year representing Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest, where she achieved a fourth-place finish with her powerful ballad "Eclipse." As the competition progresses, audiences and judges alike will be watching to see if Goodrem can maintain her momentum and continue to captivate with her performances.