Strictly Come Dancing Eliminates Fourth Celebrity Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink After Dance-Off

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink became the fourth celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2025 following a dance-off against Amber Davies. Despite achieving his highest score of the competition with 30 points for his American Smooth to Prince's "Purple Rain," Hasselbaink and his professional partner Lauren Oakley were unanimously voted off by the judges, who chose to save Amber and her partner Nikita Kuzmin. Hasselbaink expressed gratitude for the experience, praising the show's cast and crew as well as his dance partner Lauren, whom he described as "a diamond." Lauren Oakley also praised Jimmy's progress, saying their journey proved anyone could dance with dedication. The elimination surprised fans, who reacted strongly to the bottom two placements, with many feeling the contestants did not deserve to face elimination. Meanwhile, the show also marked the final series for long-time hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who announced their departure earlier in the week.