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joanieloves says: “Thought that was a great routine from Stefan Dennis. Dianne is a genius at playing to her partner’s strengths.”
Jennifera030 says: “That was a big improvement from Stefan, who definitely wasn’t spending last week in remedial dancing classes.”
IvanTiger adds: “Once they got round to it, some really nice moves from Stefan, but needed more dance and less staging.”
On Vicky Pattison’s La Isla Bonita samba, elfwyn says: “I see I’m not the only one who sings ‘Young girl with eyes like potatoes’! Up there with ‘I can see clearly now, Lorraine has gone, I can see four lobster claws in my way.’”
Somersetlass says: “Vicky full of party spirit there. Lots of hip and fringe movement (those trousers never stopped moving), and real attitude. Great fun.”
LekisP adds: “Loved that from Vicki, she brought the party. Really enjoying her patter.”
irreverentnurse says: “I do like Harry’s long legs, find him quite graceful given he’s muscle bound, with great posture.
MikeMoonlight says: “It’s notable that even Vito has actually worn more buttons this series than Harry.”
Lidoswimmer adds: “Not quite as good as Jimmy’s but we’ve had two really decent ‘difficult for the man’ rumbas.”
Readers’ verdicts are in
Time to take the temperature of your comments. On Karen Carney’s quickstep, jagadox says “Carlos seems another pro who has been finding his feet and that quickstep was bright, breezy and bouncy.”
Bianco says: “Great song, amazing dress and she seemed to have a good time! A lovely start to the evening!”
girlpanic says: “Fab-u-lous from Karen & Carlos. Her feet were great and she seemed to really enjoy it. Her upper body could be more elegant but I loved it overall.”
ReclinedPotato adds “Oh, Karen is ever so slightly maniacal when she dances and I absolutely love it. Talk about going glitterballs deep!”
Hold the front page, it’s the Golden Glitterballs
They’re the most coveted made-up awards this side of a Scottish castle where the corridors smell faintly of Celia Imrie’s farts. Here are this week’s gong-grabbers…
Best dance: Alex Kingston’s rumba, say the judges. Ellie Goldstein’s showstopper, say I.
Worst dance: La Voix’s cha cha travesty by a long chalk.
Best music choice: Tracy Chapman’s Fast Car. Also loved Nat King Cole and Dance Monkey.
Worst music choice: La Voix’s uneasy combo of music, concept and styling did her no favours at all.
Best outfit: A tie between Karen Carney and Alexis Warr’s gowns.
Worst outfit: La Voix as Tina Turner-meets-Rocky. Why oh why? Vicky’s Mr Tumnus trews in second place.
Best VT: Ellie Goldstein’s proud mum. Something in my eye.
Worst VT: Balvinder taking Julian for a curry, merely because it made me hungry.
Best judges’ comment: “I heard somebody scream, then I realised it was me” – Anton on Harry’s rumba.
Best Claudia quip: That kisscam spoof with her beloved Dave Arch. Be still, my beating satire.
From cha-chas to chefs
You can now flip to BBC2 for 40 Hits Of 1975 at the BBC or to ITV1 for The 1% Club. At 9.20pm, fun plane crash thriller Nine Bodies In A Mexican Morgue continues on BBC1. At 9.45pm, French domestic noir The Intruder climaxes with a double bill on BBC4.
Tonight’s film picks are The Menu (9pm on Channel 4), Bone Tomahawk (11.05pm on Film4) or As Good As It Gets (11.25pm on Comedy Central). Good times, noodle salad.
Witness the week four leaderboard
Alex Kingston tops the scores, with Lewis Cope in second spot. La Voix is cut adrift way down at the foot of the scoreboard, 10 points below the rest, with Chris Robshaw second from bottom.
As always, though, the viewer vote helps decide which two couples are consigned to tomorrow night’s dance-off. It could be a nervy wait for Stefan Dennis, too.
Credits roll
“Keeeeeep dancing,” trill Tess and Claud, snuggling in. As the sparkly dust settles, please stay with us for analysis, reaction and a round-up of your comments.
This week’s casting vote goes to…
Craig gets the honour tomorrow. “About time, darling,” he says. All a bit underwhelming unless it has to be used.
Tonight’s routines now get rewound on-screen. Which ballroom heroes are you voting for? Which hoofing zeroes are you definitely not?
And the vote is… wait for it… open!
Cue prop-waving pandemonium. Hen party stetsons must be on special offer.
Judges’ scores: 7, 8, 8, 8 for a total of 31 points. Fourth place. Ellie and Vito’s bond is so beautiful. Caring is sharing. Or is it the other way around?
Judges’ comments: Anton says “you’re amazing and Vito I literally love you”. Craig says “OMG darling, don’t let your energy move ahead of the beat but that a display of self-expression”. A tearful Motsi says “strong, powerful, your golden moment, really touched me”. Shirley concludes “ending the show with your heart and soul, amazing”. Eights ahoy?
Ellie and Vito’s Couple’s Choice
Pro Vito Coppola says this number is simply a celebration of Ellie Goldstein herself and her groundbreaking, expectation-defying life so far. She’s looking even more sparkly than usual in a gold fringed dress with hot pants and metallic trainers. Powerful shapes and strong streetdance moves. Quirky, happy and full of energy. Jumping around, bouncy as a bunny. Lit up the ballroom and our living rooms. Solo twerking section and a spinning lift. A moment.
Song: Golden by HUNTR/X. The second week in a row that we’ve had a song from K-Pop Demon Hunters. Is Dave Arch on commission?
Judges’ scores: 8, 9, 8, 8 for a total of 33 points. “I’m your biggest fan,” a tearful Nikita tells Amber.
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