Strictly 2025 – live: Final five set to take on Musicals Week – UK Times

Tonight’s episode will feature a cameo appearance from none other than Paddington, who’ll feature during a performance from Tom Fletcher.

The McFly star has written lyrics for a new West End musical based on the fictional bear.

This weekend’s Strictly will give the dancers an extra chance to dazzle viewers.

The episode will open with a five-minute performance that’ll see each pair dance to the below songs, backed with additional dancers:

Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin – “Trip a Little Light Fantastic” from Mary Poppins Returns

Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon – “With a Little Bit of Luck” from My Fair Lady

George Clarke and Alexis Warr – “Consider Yourself” from Oliver!

Karen Carney and Carlos Gu – “Flash Bang Wallop” from Half a Sixpence

Lewis Cope and Katya Jones – “Me Ol’ Bamboo” from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Balvinder Sopal, Lewis Cope, Karen Carney, Amber Davies and George Clarke are the remaining celebs duking it out to make it through to next week’s semi-finals.

It’s the last themed week of the 2025 series – and it’s a celebration of the stage.

Tonight’s episode will be a musicals extravaganza, with the final five performing to songs from the world of the West End and Broadway.