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Jaime Winstone praised for David Bowie-inspired Strictly performance
Jaime Winstone was praised for her Icons Week dance on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing.
The October 17 episode asked contestants to perform as famous music artists, and Winstone took on the look of David Bowie.
The judges described it as her strongest performance in the competition so far.
The episode’s costumes drew mixed reactions, with some viewers enjoying the transformations and others calling them cheesy or distracting from the dancing.
The show is a 13-week competition, and Winstone is dancing with partner Carlos Gu.
Her Strictly journey continues, though the available details do not say what she will perform next.
Jaime Winstone was praised for her performance during Icons Week on Strictly Come Dancing.
She portrayed David Bowie in the episode broadcast on October 17, 2026.
The routine was described as her strongest performance in the competition so far.
The episode’s elaborate costumes divided viewers, with some criticizing the theme and others enjoying the transformations.
- Who
- Jaime Winstone, a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing.
- What
- She performed as David Bowie during Icons Week and received praise for her routine.
- When
- October 17, 2026.
- Where
- Strictly Come Dancing; a more specific location is not stated.
- Why
- The episode’s theme had contestants portray famous music artists.
Viewers who welcomed the costumes
Viewers who criticized the costumes
Costume theme
Viewers who welcomed the costumes
Some viewers enjoyed the elaborate presentation and celebrity transformations.
Viewers who criticized the costumes
Some viewers objected to the costumes and called for the theme to be dropped.
Focus of the show
Viewers who welcomed the costumes
Some welcomed seeing contestants presented as music icons.
Viewers who criticized the costumes
Some preferred greater focus on the dancing and objected to judges dressing up.
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- Contestant
- Jaime Winstone
- Show
- Strictly Come Dancing
- Episode date
- October 17, 2026
- Icons Week portrayal
- David Bowie
- Performance reception
- Described as her strongest in the competition so far