Eliminated Strictly star reveals true impact of the show: ‘That’s enough’

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8 Dec 2025 • 3:52 PM MYT
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  • Lewis Cope has been eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing after 11 weeks, expressing that his journey exceeded all expectations.
  • He conveyed his gratitude to the show for providing a platform for self-expression, growth, and learning.
  • Cope specifically thanked his dance partner, Katya, for her friendship and teaching, stating he couldn't have imagined the experience with anyone else.
  • He highlighted the show's positive impact, noting how it brought his family, across four generations, together every Saturday night.
  • Cope also mentioned inspiring young boys who previously thought dancing was inaccessible, adding: “If you can change one person’s life like that, then that’s enough.”

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