Strictly Come Dancing Week 8: Songs, Dances and How to Vote — November 14

Verified and updated: November 14, 2026, 9:09 a.m. GMT (UTC+00:00).

Strictly Come Dancing’s Week 8 live show is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, from 6:25 p.m. to 8 p.m. GMT on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Nine couples are due to dance, with Jaime Winstone returning after a week away and Aljaž Škorjanec stepping in for the ill Kai Widdrington as Delta Goodrem’s partner. The songs and styles are confirmed; the scores, public vote and eventual dance-off outcome are not yet known. [TV Guide’s Week 8 listing](https://www.tvguide.co.uk/articles/strictly-come-dancing-2026-week-8-songs-and-dances/), updated November 14, reports the full line-up and schedule.

Destaques

• Nine routines are on the Week 8 dance card, including two Paso Dobles and two Charlestons.
• Delta Goodrem will perform an Argentine Tango with Aljaž Škorjanec while Kai Widdrington is absent due to illness.
• Jaime Winstone and Carlos Gu are back with a Charleston after missing last week.
• The results show is scheduled for Sunday, November 15, at 7:15 p.m. GMT; check the live BBC vote for its opening and closing times.

What are the Strictly Week 8 songs and dances?

The confirmed line-up pairs familiar tracks with a mix of ballroom and Latin styles. It includes two high-energy Charlestons and two Paso Dobles, alongside a Quickstep, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz, Jive and Argentine Tango. Here is the full dance card, cross-checked against current listings from [TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.co.uk/articles/strictly-come-dancing-2026-week-8-songs-and-dances/) and [Digital Spy](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a74426949/strictly-come-dancing-week-8-songs-dances-list/).

• Cach Mercer and Maddie Ingoldsby — Charleston to “Blame It on the Boogie” by The Jacksons.
• Dani Dyer and Nikita Kuzmin — Paso Doble to “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by Lorde.
• Delta Goodrem and Aljaž Škorjanec — Argentine Tango to “Missing” by Everything but the Girl.
• Graeme Hall and Lauren Oakley — Quickstep to “Happy Days” by Pratt & McClain.
• Jaime Winstone and Carlos Gu — Charleston to “I Can’t Do It Alone,” performed by Catherine Zeta-Jones in Chicago.
• John Nellis and Katya Jones — Jive to “Pump It” by the Black Eyed Peas.
• Lacey Turner and Vito Coppola — Foxtrot to “Have You Met Miss Jones?” by Robbie Williams.
• Tabby Stoecker and Mark Karmalita — Viennese Waltz to “I’m with You” by Avril Lavigne.
• Will Best and Dianne Buswell — Paso Doble to “Smalltown Boy” by Bronski Beat.

Why has Delta Goodrem changed partners?

The BBC confirmed that Kai Widdrington is unable to dance on Saturday because of illness, so Aljaž Škorjanec will partner Delta for the Argentine Tango. This is a one-week substitution, according to the published announcement; no further details about Kai’s health have been reported in the sources checked. The swap may affect the rehearsal time and partnership adjustments, but it does not tell viewers how the couple will score.

What is at stake in Week 8?

Week 8 is the last live show before the reported Blackpool special on Saturday, November 21. That approaching milestone raises the stakes for the remaining couples, but the Week 8 leaderboard and public vote will determine which pair faces the dance-off. Last week, Bethany Antonia and Nancy Xu were eliminated after a dance-off against Cach Mercer and Maddie Ingoldsby; TV Guide reports that the judges were split before head judge Shirley Ballas cast the deciding vote. That result is context, not a prediction of this week’s outcome.

For viewers, the routines offer distinct tests: the Paso Doble calls for sharp shaping and dramatic intent, while the Viennese Waltz depends on sustained rotation and smooth timing. The Charleston and Jive put speed, rhythm and performance energy in focus. These are general features of the dance styles, not assessments of any couple before their performances.

How do you vote on Strictly Come Dancing?

Use the official Strictly voting page at bbc.co.uk/strictly when the presenters announce that voting is open. The published 2026 voting guidance says online voting requires a BBC account and allows up to five votes per account in each regular voting window. It also says the BBC iPlayer app itself is not the voting route. Voting windows are time-limited, so follow the on-air instructions and the current BBC page; do not assume a vote will count after the window closes. Rules can change, so check the official page on the night.

The programme’s format combines judges’ scores with the public vote to determine the couples at risk. The lowest-ranked pairings then face the judges in the dance-off on the results show, where judges choose which couple to save. Voting for a favorite supports that couple, but viewers cannot reliably infer the final ranking from scores alone.

When is the Week 8 Strictly results show?

The results episode is listed for Sunday, November 15, at 7:15 p.m. GMT on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. It will reveal which couples are in the dance-off and who leaves the competition. The current listings also report a romantasy-inspired professional group routine narrated by Alan Cumming and a performance featuring Bash Croft. Those are scheduled details; the elimination result remains unknown until the show airs.

Frequently asked questions

What time is Strictly on Saturday?

The Week 8 live show is scheduled for 6:25–8 p.m. GMT on Saturday, November 14, on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

How many votes can I cast?

The published 2026 guidance lists up to five online votes per BBC account in a regular voting window. Confirm the live rules on the official voting page.

Who is dancing with Delta this week?

Aljaž Škorjanec is stepping in for Kai Widdrington, who is unable to dance due to illness.