Fri Sep 13 00:36:00 UTC 2024: ## Strictly’s Judges Crown Ashley Roberts & Pasha Kovalev as All-Time Greatest Couple
As the highly anticipated new season of Strictly Come Dancing kicks off this weekend, fans are eager to see who will win the coveted Glitterball Trophy. But while the public vote ultimately decides the champion, the judges have a different perspective on who truly excels on the dance floor.
After analyzing over 2,000 dances across 21 seasons, the judges have revealed their top couple of all time: **Ashley Roberts and Pasha Kovalev**. The former Pussycat Doll and her professional partner consistently impressed the judges with their skill, earning an average score of 9.23 points per dance.
Despite achieving the highest average score, Ashley and Pasha were beaten to the Glitterball by Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton in 2018. This highlights the ongoing debate between public and judge preferences, as the public vote often throws up surprise winners.
Other couples who consistently received high scores include Alesha Dixon and Matthew Cutler, and Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse, both of whom secured the Glitterball. However, not all champions earn high marks from the judges. Chris Hollins and Ola Jordan, winners of season seven, hold the record for the lowest average score of a winning couple, with a score of just 7.74.
The judges’ decision to crown Ashley and Pasha as the all-time greatest couple highlights their impressive talent and consistency. Fans can expect to see plenty of dancing drama as this year’s Strictly couples battle it out for the Glitterball, with many hoping to achieve the same level of success as the judges’ top picks.
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