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Strictly Come Dancing week five – live
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Thank you and a glittery goodnight
That concludes tonight’s red hot liveblogging action but we’ll be back tomorrow for the results show. It airs at 7.10pm on Sunday, featuring Melanie C and Babydoll. Please rejoin me then to wave off the departing couple. Any last dance-off predictions? I fear for the boys: Shaun, Lawrence and even…
Finally, on Delta Goodrem, ButterflyBlu says: “Everyone loves Delta. She is head and shoulders above the others. Reminds me of Layton from a previous season who was so technically good.” Lidoswimmer says: “As usual, I can’t tell if a rumba is technically good or not, so just have to go on whether i…
On Shaun Wright-Phillips, YodaknowsAll says: “I really like SWP, but that jive was pretty bad in the little bit of dancing that he did.” G1adys says: “If I could vote, I’d vote for Shaun now. He’s not a great dancer but the judges need to prepare something positive to say in encouragement, otherwis…
On Lacey Turner, diamondcat says: “I love the tango and really enjoyed that from Lacey. The speed! No wonder, at the end, there was a moment where she looked as if she was thinking, ‘You know, it’s quite nice here on the floor. Do I have to get up?’” TallulahBankhead says: “Lacey and Vito went at s…
On Bethany Antonia, davidargile says: “Are the judges harsh on Bethany on purpose? I feel they have gone in her a little. I feel sorry for her, she’s good.” acanthe says: “I enjoyed that Argentine tango very much but admit I’m biased because I really love this partnership.” YodaknowsAll says: “Take…
On Tabby Stoecker, VelvetinaB says: “Joyful! And Tabby has great core strength. All her movement is so sure!” joanieloves says: “Tabby has become one of my favourites. She’s a joy to watch and has taken to every style of dance. Mark is also a great addition to the pros.” fihema says: “If I switched…
Shazza2704 says: “I have no idea who Cach Mercer is or what he does, but I didn’t like the way the feedback was delivered to him, especially Shirley and her creepy shoes. I thought he did well and I will be voting for him later.” irreverentnurse says: “Cach has presence on the floor and all the mov…
styletraveller says: “Jaime Winstone is graceful and fluid in that foxtrot.” SparklingDormouse says: “Lovely, floaty foxtrot. Thoroughly enjoyed that. A lot of spinning from Jamie!” fihema says: “I love the fact Carlos looks as if he’s genuinely enjoying this, which suggests trust in Jaime. Trust t…
Strictlylounging says of Will Best’s jive: “I already hate this buggy prop idea. There’s no need for all the gimmicks. I must be grumpy today!” shazza2704 says: “Those babies are the worst props in the history of SCD. Just such a weird distraction.” Emilyscatnaps says: “From the outfits when they c…
YodaknowsAll says: “I absolutely loved that tango from Graeme Hall. He had real drive across the floor and the performance was on target.” neko99 says: “Lauren really gets the best out of Graeme. Her frock is fab too!” Lidoswimmer says: “Not perfect but loved that tango. Although Graeme needs to st…
whistledownthewind says: “Hasn’t anyone told Lawrence Robb that any VT visitors need to be cute and under 5, or sparky and over 80? A spouse/partner impresses no-one on Strictly.” Pengolina123 says: “I can’t help thinking Pam and Jowita might have performed a better jive, if there was an option you…
Lidoswimmer says: I really like watching John Nellis. A complete beginner and doesn’t look like a dancer, yet moves across the floor with some welly and clearly loving the whole thing. A vote from me tonight.” IvanTiger says: “John’s quickstep was good but needs frame-work. He’s nicely light on his…
ladyglencora says: “Sassy salsa from Dani Dyer. Slightly clunky in the lifts but fabulous trust between these two, great partnership.” Vicc says: “Not sure I cared for that salsa. The lifts were clunky and, as someone else said, inelegant. Also too many lifts. They may look spectacular but they int…
whistledownthewind says: “I’m beginning to wonder whether Anton is drinking the same Kool-Aid as ex-judge Bruno did. Over-excited, over-marking and thinking perhaps that his routine is more entertaining than it is.” Somersetlass adds: “What’s up with the judges tonight? Anton’s reduced to making in…
Readers’ verdicts are in
Let’s do a round-up of your choreographic comments. fihema says “If the last two weeks are anything to go by, guessing who goes home should be easy: just spot the daftest outfit or accessory. ‘Most embarrassing thing to be wearing for your last dance’ is proving to be an elimination magnet.” vickii…
From contempo-waft to Winehouse
TV viewers can now flip to BBC Two for Amy Winehouse Night or switch to Channel 5 for Alan Carr: My Best Bits & More. Later tonight, erstwhile Strictly guest judge Cynthia Erivo hosts Saturday Night Live UK (10pm on Sky One). If you’re in a movie kinda mood, tonight’s picks are Sleepless In Seattle…
Hold my calls, it’s the Golden Glitterballs
They’re the most coveted baubles in the business we call show. Here are this week’s lucky gong-getters… Best dance: Tabby topped the scores and win our hearts. Worst dance: Poor old Shaun. Time to go, I fear. Best music choice: Loved Blondie, Beggin’, the slowed-down t.A.T.u cover for Tabby and Gra…
This week’s leaderboard
Tabby Stoecker tops the week five standings, with comeback queen Delta Goodrem in second spot and John Nellis in third. Shaun Wright-Phillips is way down at the bottom, with Lawrence Robb just above. That could all change before tomorrow’s dreaded dance-off, of course. Who won’t be making it to Hal…
Credits roll
“Keeeeeep dancing,” trill the hostly trio. As the studio audience piled down to Elstree & Borehamwood train station for a gin-in-a-tin on the trip home, please stay with us for analysis, reaction and a round-up of your comments.
Anton gets the casting vote
The deciding vote in tomorrow’s results show goes to… Tony Beak, aka Donny Osmond.
Tonight’s 12 routines get recapped on-screen. Hips! Hoofing! Harsh judging! Overly high scoring to make up for it!
And voting is… wait for it…. open!
The public poll is opened and the usual prop-waving pandemonium breaks out. Who’s getting your vote this week? Democracy in action innit.
Turns out Shirley’s score was registered wrongly for Lacey. SO IT WASN’T JUST ME. Hashtag vindicated. Hashtag let it go Hogan.
Judges’ scores: 7, 8, 8, 9 for a total of 32 points. His best. Third on the leaderboard. Donny Osmond-Du Beke strikes again.
Judges’ comments: Shirley says “fast and challenging but you puled off the footwork, good frame, shifted around the floor, very pleased with you”. Anton says “difficult routine, executed excellently, sort your left arm out and would be perfect”. Craig says “broaden the solo work, tiny bit of gappin…
John and Katya’s quickstep
Thank goodness that football content creator John Nellis has binned the bad Bon Jovi wig and is back to ballroom. His leaderboard-topping foxtrot remains his series highlight, so pro partner Katya Jones (fab frock, by the way) has high hopes for this number. Fun comic strip opening. Back in hold wi…
Grapes. Raisins. Remember when little red boxes of Californian ones appeared in kids’ lunchboxes? Great, fibrous days.
Judges’ scores: 8, 10 (second of the series), 9, 10 (third!) for a total of 37 points. Highest score of the series. Joannes takes time out to applaud Mark too. Rightly so.
Judges’ comments: Craig says “you have done your father and yourself proud, I applaud you”. Motsi says “this dance deserves all the flowers, the two of you are a perfect, beautiful and full of quality”. Shirley says “full of heart, exquisite”. Anton concludes “a gold medal performance”. Tabby cries…
Tabby and Mark’s Couple’s Choice
Winter Olympic gold medallist Tabby Stoecker and new Canadian pro Mark Karmalita go contempto-waft for a heartfelt celebration of Tabby’s story. Picking up the medal/wintry themes in embellished gold and satin white separates. Changing room setting then into the arena and onto a podium. Lots of sid…
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