Harry Aikines-Aryeetey has officially exited the 2025 season of Strictly Come Dancing, making him the sixth celebrity to leave the competition. Known as Nitro from Gladiators, Aikines-Aryeetey, aged 37, faced elimination alongside his professional partner, Karen Hauer.
Details of the Elimination
The former Team GB sprinter found himself in the dance-off against La Voix from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and Aljaž Škorjanec. All four judges unanimously voted to save La Voix, resulting in Aikines-Aryeetey’s departure.
Emotional Farewell
Reflecting on his journey, Aikines-Aryeetey described participating in Strictly as a “dream come true” and expressed heartfelt gratitude to Hauer for her support. He praised her for recognizing his “crazy brain” and acknowledged her dedication and effort throughout their time together.
- Celebrity: Harry Aikines-Aryeetey
- Age: 37
- Nickname: Nitro
- Elimination Ranking: Sixth
- Professional Partner: Karen Hauer
- Dance-off Opponents: La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec
Upcoming Performances
Aikines-Aryeetey was previously featured in last year’s Special Christmas edition of Strictly alongside Nancy Xu. His exit follows that of fellow Gladiators star Montell Douglas, who reached the tenth week of the 2024 series.
Other Contestants’ Updates
EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal successfully advanced to the next round after performing a Bhangra-inspired Couple’s Choice routine. Meanwhile, Alex Kingston, recognized for her roles in ER and Doctor Who, expressed her struggles with performance confidence.
- Balvinder Sopal: Passed through with a dance routine to “Sapphire” by Ed Sheeran and Arijit Singh.
- Alex Kingston: Faced challenges due to “numerical dyslexia” while performing a paso doble.
The competition will continue with its next episode scheduled for 6:25 PM on 15 November. As Strictly Come Dancing progresses, the excitement builds for both contestants and viewers alike.
