Carlos Gu
Ballroom dancer, world champion
Carlos Gu is a Chinese-born ballroom and Latin dancer who joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2022. Born in 1994, he is a former UK and world champion in ballroom dance. His debut season on Strictly saw him partner with Molly Rainford, reaching the final. Known for his technical precision and creative choreography, Gu continues performing in international dance shows and coaching competitive dancers. More on Wikipedia.
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As a Professional
Carlos has been a professional dancer for 3 seasons.
| Season | Partner | Dances Danced | Weeks Active | Average Score | Season Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 20 (2022) | Molly Rainford | 16 | 13 | 8.86 | 2nd |
| Season 21 (2023) | Angela Scanlon | 10 | 10 | 7.63 | 6th |
| Season 23 (2025) | Karen Carney | 5 | 5 | 6.55 |
Scores Distribution
The number of times each score was recieved across all 31 dances they have danced.
Average Scores by Dance Type
The average score they recieved by the type of dance they have danced. This is an indicator of which dance this person was best at performing across all 31 dances they have danced.
| Dance Type | Average Score | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Showdance | 9.25 | 4 |
| Charleston | 9.13 | 8 |
| Paso doble | 9 | 8 |
| Argentine tango | 8.88 | 8 |
| Foxtrot | 8.75 | 4 |
| Rumba | 8.67 | 12 |
| Waltz | 8.38 | 8 |
| Quickstep | 8.33 | 12 |
| American Smooth | 8 | 8 |
| Jive | 7.92 | 12 |
| Cha-cha-cha | 7.58 | 12 |
| Couple's choice | 7.5 | 4 |
| Samba | 7.25 | 8 |
| Viennese waltz | 7 | 4 |
| Tango | 6.5 | 12 |
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