On Saturday, November 29, 2025, Strictly Come Dancing viewers were captivated during the live show by a standout moment involving pro dancer Julian Caillon. His choice of attire—a pair of notably short red shorts—distracted many fans right from the start, as hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman introduced the remaining six contestants.
Fans React to Julian’s Outfit
As Julian and his dance partner, Balvinder Sopal, appeared enthusiastically at the top of the stairs, social media erupted with reactions. Numerous fans took to X to express their surprise and amusement at his outfit.
- One tweet read, “Julian’s outfit, oh my god #Strictly.”
- Another remarked, “Julian taking short shorts to another level and I approve.”
- Fans also noted, “Those are VERY short shorts, Julian.”
- Joked one viewer: “Julian’s shorts are *incredibly* short tonight. Thank you, #Strictly costume department.”
Competition Highlights
This episode followed last week’s theme, known as Blackpool week, and featured the remaining six couples vying for the Glitterball trophy. The atmosphere was electrifying as the couples prepared for their performances. The evening’s challenge also included a new Instant Dance segment where each couple would execute a randomized dance style with only 10 seconds to prepare.
This Week’s Dances
In Week 10, the couples’ dance routines included:
| Couple | Style | Song |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Kingston and Johannes Radebe | Cha Cha | Ring My Bell by Anita Ward |
| Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon | Jive | Right Back Where We Started From by Maxine Nightingale |
| George Clarke and Alexis Warr | Quickstep | I Get a Kick Out of You by Frank Sinatra |
| Karen Carney and Carlos Gu | Couples’ Choice | Born This Way by Lady Gaga |
| Lewis Cope and Katya Jones | Rumba | Falling by Harry Styles |
| Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin | Jive | Proud Mary by Tina Turner |
With Julian’s bold fashion choice sparking commentary and the excitement of the Instant Dance challenge, this evening’s show proved to be impactful, both visually and competitively. The results will be revealed the following Sunday evening on El-Balad.
