Was the elimination due to a public vote or a dance‑off?

Oct 3, 2026 · entertainment · 4 sources · AI-assisted summary, sources cited below

Where the coverage splits

Eliminated via public vote — 2 outlets

The Guardian and The Mirror say the couple were voted off by the public.

The Guardian · Oct 3, 2026

The Mirror · Oct 4, 2026

Eliminated via dance‑off — 2 outlets

The Independent and BBC report the elimination occurred after a dance‑off.

The Independent · Oct 4, 2026

bbc.co.uk · Oct 5, 2026

Chris Appleton was the first celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2026.
Amy Dowden was eliminated in the same episode.

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