Ellie Taylor tops Strictly leaderboard

Ellie Taylor has topped the Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard – calling it ‘one of the best moments of my life’.

She and professional partner Johannes Radebe scored 35 out of a possible for their couple’s choice dance to I Put A Spell On You by Bette Midler last night.. Their routine, in Halloween week, was inspired by the Midler movie Hocus Pocus, which used the track.

The 38-year-old comic has until now ranked mid-table each week. After her performance, she said: ‘To close Halloween, to get those comments, to dance with Jojo as my sister wearing a corset – one of the best moments of my life.

‘No annoying heels, didn’t have to worry about bent knees, could just be us and be silly. I have loved this week, so much.’

Judge Craig Revel Horwood said : 'You have gone the full hog, you were just ahead of the tempo but it was one of your best dances'

Motsi Mabuse said the performance was her favourite of the night and Anton du Beke added: 'That was by far your best dance of the series.'

And head judge Shirley Ballas said: ‘It was very intense, you put a spell on me, it was my favourite Ioved it well done.'

The couple tied at the top of the leaderboard with  radio host   Tyler West and his pro partner Dianne Buswell 

Taylor’s fellow comic Jayde Adams was voted off the BBC One show last week.

Published: 30 Oct 2022