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flag Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope, with no pro dance training, earned a perfect score on Strictly Come Dancing, sparking debate over fairness.

flag Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope, partnered with Strictly Come Dancing pro Katya Jones, earned the show’s first perfect score of the season for their paso doble, sparking both acclaim and controversy. flag Cope, who has no professional dance training and hadn’t entered a studio in over a decade, pushed back against claims he’s a trained dancer, calling the label an “insult” to professionals. flag He credited his childhood tap dancing and a brief hip-hop stint, but emphasized this is his first serious dance experience. flag The duo, praised for their chemistry and precision, received a standing ovation from judges including guest mentor Cynthia Erivo. flag Despite online backlash over fairness, Cope and Jones remain focused on their partnership and growth, with Cope highlighting the joy of stepping into his own identity on the show.

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