Strictly was back and bigger than ever for Week Two as the couple’s descended on the dancefloor once again.

The celebrities were safe from elimination last week, but this week the two pairs with the lowest scores will battle for survival in the Sunday night dance-off.

The evening was eventful, featuring a series of mishaps both on and off the dance floor, the rise of a new unexpected contender, and the eccentric salsa performance by Thomas Skinner.

Meanwhile, Ross King was overcome with emotion as he shed a tear at the end of his waltz after dedicating it to his home country of Scotland. 

Last minute addition to the lineup Amber Davies also returned with a sizzling Samba as she found herself at the top of the leaderboard.

A former Love Island contestant was also celebrating her 29th birthday on Saturday night. She scored an impressive 29 for her Samba in just the second week, leading to a total score of 56 when combined with last week’s scores.

Strictly returned for Week Two on Saturday as birthday girl Amber Davies topped the leaderboard after her incredible Samba 

Ross King became emotional and teary-eyed after completing his waltz, dedicated to Scotland, as he danced along to a song by The Proclaimers.

At the other end of the leaderboard, Ross found himself at the very bottom with 25. 

However, the meaning of the dance meant more than any score after he performed a waltz to The Proclaimers ballad Sunshine On Leith. 

During the week, Ross took his partner Jowita to Scotland, which led to an emotional moment post-performance in front of his supportive girlfriend in the audience.

Elsewhere, viewers were left reeling after Thomas Skinner’s salsa routine went viral for all the wrong reasons.

The TV star took the stage with his dancing partner Amy Dowden, grooving to Dizzee Rascal’s track Bonkers, while his wife, Sinead, watched supportively from the audience.

However, within seconds of the performance kicking off, fans flocked to X (formerly Twitter) to blast Thomas’s dance skills, exaggerated facial expressions, and his constant tongue movements. 

One unimpressed viewer fumed: ‘Watching Tom Skinner try and dance is actually making me feel sick. PUT YOUR TONGUE AWAY PLEASEEE.’. 

Skinner’s wife Sinead shared a snap from the Strictly studio before the show kicked off as she turned out in support of her husband. 

The former Love Islander was celebrating her 29th birthday on and after scoring a whopping 29 for her Samba, she now has a combined score of 56 following last week’s scores

Ross found himself at the very bottom with 25. However the meaning of the dance meant more than any score after he performed a waltz to The Proclaimers ballad Sunshine On Leith

Viewers were left reeling after Thomas Skinner ‘s salsa routine went viral for all the wrong reasons as he danced to Dizzee Rascal’s hit track Bonkers

However, within seconds of the performance kicking off, fans flocked to X (formerly Twitter ) to blast Thomas’s dance skills, exaggerated facial expressions, and his constant tongue movements

And it seems there are also a few new dark horses in the competition after both Vicky Pattison (pictured) and George Clark also received very unexpected praise from the judges

Shirley was particularly impressed as she commented that the former reality star is ‘going to go far’ with Vicky unable to contain her shock 

After a powerful Paso Doble, social media star George found himself third on the leaderboard with 54

Neighbours star Stefan Dennis survived his Cha Cha Cha, despite struggling in training, yet it was the stairs up to host Claudia Winkleman that caused him to trip

Neighbours star Stefan Dennis survived his Cha Cha Cha, despite struggling in training, yet it was the stairs up to host Claudia Winkleman that caused him to trip

As he made his way up the star missed his footing as partner Dianne Buswell steadied him as she exclaimed: ‘Golly gosh. Be careful, be careful.’ 

And it seems there are also a few new dark horses in the competition after both Vicky Pattison and George Clark also received very unexpected praise from the judges. 

After joining the competition as a bag of nerves, Vicky proudly performed a Foxtrot to fellow Geordie Sam Fender’s hit track Rein On Me. 

And Shirley was particularly impressed as she commented that the former reality star is ‘going to go far’. 

Holding back tears, Vicky later said: ‘I am proud to come from the North East and I don’t think I have always done them proud, especially at the start of my career, so it is nice to know I have turned a corner with Strictly’. 

Later, after a powerful Paso Doble, social media star George found himself third on the leaderboard with 54. 

Karen Carney revealed she has suffered from a spinal condition since childhood, and has shared how it affects her ability to perform on the show

Karen and her professional dance partner Carlos Gu, 32, performed a Tango set to Dua Lipa’s hit Training Season

Just below Emmerdale Lewis Cope, Shirley exclaimed: ‘I think Lewis better watch his back,’ as she implied the pair could be fierce competition. 

Before her turn on the dance floor, Karen Carney revealed a childhood health condition that would likely impact her dancing abilities.

The former footballer, 38, and her professional dance partner Carlos Gu, 32, were seen rehearsing for their second live performance – a Tango set to Dua Lipa’s hit Training Season.

She then told cameras: ‘I have this thing called Scheuermann’s, I’ve had it since I was a kid.

‘It’s a curve in my spine, it’s really, really hard for me to open my back up to certain elements that I just won’t be able to do as well as I’d love to, but Carlos is really supportive, really encouraging.’

As the second week came to an end, Claudia and Tess revealed that Motsi Mabuse will have the deciding vote this week.

The twist – previously announced – will see head judge Shirley Ballas’ once sole responsibility shared amongst her counterparts for this series.