Strictly Come Dancing Week One: No Elimination, Judges' Feedback, and New Cast Replacement

The highly-anticipated Strictly Come Dancing has finally kicked off its new season, with the launch show taking place last weekend. However, the real action begins this weekend as the celebrities and their professional partners take to the ballroom floor for the first time. Unfortunately, one of the stars, Dani Dyer, has been forced to withdraw from the season due to a serious injury, only to be replaced by a new contestant. The show has confirmed that there will be no elimination this week, and instead, the judges will provide feedback on the performances. The BBC has also confirmed the start time for the episode, which will be the only one this weekend.

Key Takeaways:

• Dani Dyer has been forced to withdraw from Strictly Come Dancing series 23 due to a serious injury, and has been replaced by a new contestant.
• There will be no public vote or elimination this week, with the judges providing feedback on the performances.
• The new contestant who replaced Dani Dyer has reported having the "craziest 24 hours" after receiving the call.
• The BBC has confirmed the start time for the episode, which will be the only one this weekend.

Statistics:

• 1 contestant has been forced to withdraw from the season due to injury (Dani Dyer).
• 1 new contestant has replaced Dani Dyer.
• 4 Strictly judges (Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton Du Beke) will provide feedback on the performances this week.
• The episode will have a bumper length runtime.

Sources:

• "Strictly Come Dancing week one TV timings" - Edinburgh News (September 27)
• "Strictly Come Dancing 2025 odds first exit" - Edinburgh News (September 26)
• "Lazy Sunday and Monday are time to go out and Watch and Live, sand drink and Eat your favourite Ice Cream" - Not found (This source does not exist in the provided text)
• "Strictly Come Dancing: Couples 2025 confirmed" - Edinburgh News (September 26)