Strictly Come Dancing 2025: Week 2 Scores Drop With Socal Flair - Who’S Ruling The Dance Floor?

Hollywood Heat on the Dance Floor: Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Week 2 Recap

Alright, LA fam, let’s talk about some serious moves that could rival any red carpet strut in Hollywood! The second week of Strictly Come Dancing 2025 had all the celebs and their pro partners bringing their A-game to the live stage. From sultry Sambas to high-energy Salsas, the vibes were straight-up SoCal summer energy, and now the scores are in to tell us who’s shining brighter than the Santa Monica Pier at sunset.

Topping the charts this week was the dynamic duo of Alex Kingston and Joahannes Radebe, snagging a sizzling 31 from the judges for their Samba to 'La Bamba' by Connie Francis. That performance had us all feeling like we were at a Venice Beach party - pure fuego! Meanwhile, Thomas Skinner and Amy Dowden found themselves in a bit of a Malibu-style drama, landing at the bottom with a 13 for their Salsa to 'Bonkers' by Dizzee Rascal and Armand Van Helden. Ouch, that’s a tough break!

Leaderboard Lowdown: Who’s Got the Groove After Two Weeks?

After two weeks of twirling and spinning, the leaderboard is shaping up like a blockbuster LA premiere. Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin are owning the top spot with a combined score of 56, showing they’ve got the rhythm to match any DTLA dance club. Hot on their heels are Lewis Cope and Katya Jones with a tight 55, proving they’ve got the moves to keep up with the fast-paced Cali lifestyle.

Sadly, not everyone’s basking in the Hollywood glow. Ross King and Jowita Przystal are chilling at the bottom with a total of 25 after scores of 10 and 15. It’s gonna take some serious West Coast hustle to climb back up as we head into the first public vote of the season. Here’s hoping they channel some of that Griffith Observatory stargazing inspo for next week!

"Week 2 was all about bringing the passion, and I think we’ve set the bar high for the rest of the season," said Alex Kingston, reflecting on her chart-topping Samba performance.

Full Scoreboard: Every Twirl and Turn from Weeks 1 and 2

Let’s break it down like we’re cruising down the 405 with the full recap of scores from the first two weeks of Strictly Come Dancing 2025. This is where you see who’s got the potential to be the next big thing and who might need a little extra rehearsal time at an LA dance studio. Check out the numbers below to see where your faves stand before the public gets to weigh in.

Here’s the complete leaderboard:
- Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin: 27 / 29 - 56
- Lewis Cope and Katya Jones: 28 / 27 - 55
- George Clarke and Alexis Warr: 24 / 30 - 54
- Jimmy Floyd-Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley: 27 / 25 - 52
- Alex Kingston and Joahannes Radebe: 21 / 31 - 52
- Karen Carney and Carlos Gu: 31 / 20 - 51
- Vicky Pattison and Kai Widdrington: 23 / 24 - 47
- Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon: 17 / 30 - 47
- Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer: 19 / 26 - 45
- La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec: 24 / 19 - 43
- Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola: 17 / 23 - 40
- Stefan Dennis and Dianne Buswell: 22 / 17 - 39
- Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Byckova: 14 / 16 - 30
- Thomas Skinner and Amy Dowden: 16 / 13 - 29
- Ross King and Jowita Przystal: 10 / 15 - 25

How to Vote: Get Your Cali Voice Heard in 2025!

This year, voting for Strictly Come Dancing is going full-on digital, just like ordering your fave matcha latte on an app in Silver Lake. Public voting has switched to online-only, so grab your phone or laptop and head to the Strictly page on the BBC website. You can also scan the QR code that pops up during the episodes to jump straight to the voting page - easy peasy, LA style.

Before you cast your vote, make sure you’ve got a BBC account set up. If you’re already in the system, just log in, then hit the plus (+) icon next to your favorite dancing pair to show them some love. Once you’re done, click submit and cross your fingers! The first results show of Strictly Come Dancing 2025 airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 7:15pm on Sunday, October 5 - don’t miss it!