And the final order of business: it’s Motsi who will have the casting vote after tomorrow’s three-way dance-off.
Tune in to the results show tomorrow at 7.10pm to find out who leaves the competition.
Rachel McGrath31 October 2026 20:28
Things are tight on the leaderboard. Lacey and Vito are at the top with 36. At the other end, Tabby and Mark have 25, as do Graeme and Lauren.
As mentioned before, there’s a terrifying twist this week as three couples will take part in the dance-off.
Rachel McGrath31 October 2026 20:26
She’s received a 9, 9, 9 and another 9 – a total of 36! What a way to close the show.
Rachel McGrath31 October 2026 20:23
Loved that. Those lifts! I screamed.
Here’s what the judges thought…
Craig: “Lacey, that was good.”
Motsi: “Wow. Best dance of the night. Congratulations.”
Shirley: “You shocked me, you had me on the front of my seat. Well done.”
Anton: “Clean, clear, timing was amazing. I thought that was great. Well done you.”
Rachel McGrath31 October 2026 20:21
Closing the show, it’s Lacey and Vito. And it’s Charleston time!
We’re at the point in the competition where the celebs can pull off impressive Charlestons, so I’m really excited for this. And the fact they’re going last suggests it could be really special…
The EastEnders star and Vito are performing it to Cheryl Cole’s “Crazy Stupid Love”.
Rachel McGrath31 October 2026 20:15
The audience are on their feet and I’m not surprised!
Here’s what the judges have said to Dani…
Motsi: “Wow, guys. Just wow. That was your best dance. I couldn’t look away. You were so strong.”
There’s been some discussion about a mistake too – and it was Nikita who slipped!
Shirley: “Dani, that was a huge improvement. I saw you see him slip and you went, ‘I’m going to make that ending, get up here’. I love an independent woman.”
Anton: “Your best dance yet. All in all, footwork was good, frame was good, flair was lovely. Great performance.”
Craig: “I can’t add much to that apart from ‘brilliant’.”
And the scores are… 8, 8, 8 and 8 – a total of 32.
Rachel McGrath31 October 2026 20:14
Dani’s VT was very cute. Her kids are so sweet!
Anyway, the dancing. Loved it. The atmosphere and characterisation! Dani’s A* in GCSE Drama really did pull through. Wow, wow, wow!
(BBC)
Rachel McGrath31 October 2026 20:10
There are just two performances to go!
It’s Viennese Waltz time for Dani! It’ll be set to “My Favorite Things” from The Sound of Music.
I’ve loved seeing Dani’s fierce side (her lift-packed salsa last week was fab) but I feel like this is the sort of routine she’ll feel a lot more comfortable with.
Rachel McGrath31 October 2026 20:06
Lawrence’s marks are in.
He’s received a 6, 7, 6 and another 7 – a total of 26.
Rachel McGrath31 October 2026 20:05
Here are the judges’ comments for Lawrence…
Anton: “I enjoyed that performance. This is an improvement from your Waltz. So well done.”
Craig: “I thought the frame was a little bit too open and you had some misplaced footwork. It was sharp, staccato and very entertaining.”
Motsi: “When you start to dance, I’m really into it. Then somewhere it just goes a bit blank. You have gained control, you can lead now, so I need the best effort from the beginning to the end.”
Shirley: “You are improving. Keep working on that frame. Details and footwork are important. Keep working because you are shining.”
Rachel McGrath31 October 2026 20:03