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Thank you and a glittery goodnight – for now
Who’s Blackpool-bound and who’s doomed for minibreak heartbreak? That concludes tonight’s red-hot hoofing action but we’ll be back on the ballroom beat for the results show, which airs at 7.15pm Sunday on BBC1. I’ll fire up the blog at 6.45pm for build-up, so please rejoin me then.
In the meantime, I’m @michaelhogan on Twitter/X and @michaelhogan100 pretty much everywhere else, so please feel free to give me a follow or say hi.
As always, thanks for watching along with me, glitterball gang. Hope to see you at the same time, same place tomorrow. Until then, it’s the fabulous family motto: keeeeeep dancing! Goodnight.
Talking of dogs, a shout-out to Vicky Pattison’s two labradors, Max and Milo, visiting her in training. Loved that waggy tail thwacking her in the face and them leaping to cuddle her post-dance. I believe one of them was a Dogs Trust rescue, so even better.
It’s stormy outside, so what better than staying in with some canine cosy crime? Come on, it wouldn’t be a liveblog without a swift plug for my debut novel, The Dogwalkers’ Detective Agency. Out now in paw-some paperback and the ebook is available for a wag-ulous 99p for a limited time only. You can order here if you want me to love you even more than I do already.
And thank you again for all the lovely commenters who’ve already been reading and saying nice things. It truly means a lot. I’ll stop talking now. We’ve had enough tears for tonight.
Finally, on La Voix, YodaknowsAll says: “What a showstopper from AliVoix. I have no superlatives. Best dance of the night by a country mile.”
fihema says: “I know this is a dance competition, but living a dance and loving a dance doesn’t mean perfection. It means feeling. I loved that dance from La Voix, Chris and Aljaz. More of that, please.”
DotGranville says: “I needed more steps and more glitz from La Voix tonight. It wasn’t quite enough.”
Poppieshen says: “Lovely showbiz-style fun from La Voix and Aljaz. I get it’s not technically fantastic but a joy to watch.”
Somersetlass adds: “Dance of the night! Genuinely jaw-dropping stuff from La Voix and Aljaž, packed with ballroom and showbiz content, full of character and simply life-affirming. A few mistakes, but who cares?”
La Voix and Aljaz Skorjanec. Photograph: Guy Levy/BBC/PAShare
Updated at 21.34 CET
On Lewis Cope, Poppieshen says: “I don’t care how much of a ‘ringer’ Lewis is. He and Katya are amazing to watch every week.”
shazza2704 says: “Despite dreadful lighting and singing, best dance of the night so far. Kudos to Katya, she is one heck of a choreographer.”
Somersetlass says: “Wonderful staccato moves from Lewis and Katya, and a tango brimming with restrained passion and power.”
Jennifera030 adds: “I don’t want to love Lewis but I’ll be damned if I can stop myself. He is so in control of everything he does, except for his thumb apparently. When he goes from full-on to motionless, his command is outstanding.”
Lewis Cope and Katya Jones. Photograph: Guy Levy/BBC/PAShare
Updated at 21.36 CET
On George Clarke, Phoebe says: “I love George but sadly did not care for that rumba very much. I missed the intro and thought it was a Couple’s Choice.”
Audreyshandbag says: “Oh dear! George has fallen victim to shaky choreography again.”
fihema says: “I think Alexis is on as much of a learning journey as George and the other celebs. Julian, too, but he seems slightly more in tune with what the job requires. It’s sad to see celebs penalised for what is the pros’ area of responsibility.”
AndyPandy21 adds: “Well, I for one enjoyed watching George and Alexis. Despite a couple of minor technical and timing problems, despite questions about the routine, I am glad that Anton mentioned George’s musicality. As an interpretation of the music through movement and gesture I thought he did himself credit. So much better than the last two weeks.”
George Clarke and Alexis Warr. Photograph: Guy Levy/BBC/PAShare
Updated at 21.38 CET
On Karen Carney, GDPD1971 says: “Well, I don’t care what the judges say. Karen gives each performance her very best and as far as I’m concerned, her ‘journey’ is outstanding. The interpretation of the song was brilliant. I thought that’s what it was all about. Some are ‘ringers’ and she isn’t.”
NanaNootka says: “Love how Karen’s personality and athleticism shines through the dance. Unlike Anton & Craig, I enjoyed the spiky brittle nature of that dance as it totally suited the music. Loved the costume too. Well done, Vicky Gill. If everyone was floaty, it would be boring!”
AuRun1 says: “That was a very odd American smooth. Carlos added a lot of drama, which played to Karen’s strengths. Enjoyed the dance, but not a good American Smooth.
diamondcat adds: “Karen moved around that floor like a very cross gazelle. Loved it!”
Updated at 21.38 CET
On Vicky Pattison, gladarvor says: “Not Vicky’s dance. It looked a bit heavy and she didn’t look comfortable with it. How that yellow samba dress finds its way to a jive with an 80s look to the décor is anyone’s guess.”
VelvetinaB says: “Great effort from Vicky, although she didn’t achieve the light high-kicking the judges like.”
fihema adds: “That was not what it could’ve been. Shame. Performers in yellow, isn’t it?”
Updated at 21.39 CET
On Alex Kingston, paperview says: “This waltz is probably Alex’s best dance. You can see all the work she has put in.”
Somersetlass says: “Watching Alex and Jojo with a thoroughly soppy smile on my face. Beautiful lines, impeccable footwork and properly romantic. Loved it.”
Lidoswimmer adds: “Well, that was lovely. Real heart, storytelling and proper dancing, not just a performance. Alex is so elegant, which is definitely enhanced by dancing with JoJo.”
Updated at 21.39 CET
MarkRoche says about Amber Davies’ paso doble: “Crikey, despite the singing and the ringer, what a bloody marvellous dance that was.”
diamondcat says: “I’m surprised Amber wasn’t seasick being thrown about like that!”
ReclinedPotato adds: “I must say I’m impressed at how Amber managed to be completely absent from my vision during that dance.”
Updated at 21.39 CET