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Judges\u2019 scores: 4, 4, 4, 5 for a total of 17 points. Harsh?<\/p>\n
Share<\/a><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 comments: Anton says \u201cloved the 70s disco vibe, excellent from the waist up but issues under the water line\u201d. Craig says \u201cfeet stuck to the floor, no bounce at all and messy but you threw everything at it\u201d. Motsi says \u201cyou\u2019re natural mover, just build the foundations downstairs\u201d. Shirley concludes \u201cpersonality off the charts, great arms but work on those feet\u201d. I thought she was going to get her little ghost shoes out for a glorious moment.<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Balvinder and Julian\u2019s samba<\/p>\n Not just our first look at EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal but also her partner, new Australian pro Julian Caillon. The rhythmical Rio carnival dance isn\u2019t an easy one to get first up. Pink fur coat removed to reveal a gold tasselled dress and giant mirrorball. Confident if a little flat-footed and off the timing. Fluid hips and shimmies but lacking bounce action and musicality in patches. Plenty of fun and a strong finish. Doof-doofs all round.<\/p>\n Song: (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty by KC & The Sunshine Band. The 1976 disco classic\u2019s B-side was the even better Boogie Shoes, which appeared on the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack and later became a hit in its own right.<\/p>\n Balvinder and Julian. Photograph: PHOTOGRAPHER:\/CREDIT LINE:BBC\/Ray BurmistonShare<\/a><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 scores: 6, 7, 7, 7 for a total of 27 points. Second place as it stands. What a lovely guy, too.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 comments: Shirley says \u201cgreat quality and control, frame and footwork, recovered from mistake well, setting the bar\u201d. Anton says \u201cmoved with wonderful flow, went a bit wrong but excellent performance\u201d. Craig says \u201cpicked feet up and lost frame but light, bright and confident\u201d. Motsi concludes \u201cworked hard on technique, sell it and enjoy it more but what a start\u201d. Sixes, do we reckon?<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Jimmy and Lauren\u2019s quickstep<\/p>\n Former footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink signed up to please his Strictly-mad daughters but can he do them proud? This is the dance that did for Dani Dyer\u2019s ankle, so let\u2019s hope Jimmy\u2019s not stretchered off too. His vast kitchen in the VT is a scene stealer. Fast, bright, energetic and elegant. He lacks a little lightness on his feet but hopping, skipping and gliding across the floor well. Charleston flicks and kicks. Bottom sticking out and face frozen in concentration but a nice footbally gimmick and much better than I feared.<\/p>\n Song: Chelsea Dagger by The Fratellis. See what they did with the song choice for the ex-Chelsea striker? The Scottish indie band\u2019s 2006 hit has become something of a sports anthem, although it was named after frontman Jon Fratelli\u2019s wife \u2013 a burlesque dancer whose name is apparently a play on Britney Spears.<\/p>\n Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley. Photograph: Guy Levy\/BBC\/PAShare<\/a><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 scores: 5, 6, 6, 6 for a total of 23 points. \u201cI love sitting down but lying down\u2019s me favourite, I tried to be a turbo sloth,\u201d says Vicky. She\u2019s in third place at this stage and is endearingly thrilled.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 comments: Craig says \u201clacked hip action and connection but you have nothing to be nervous about\u201d. Motsi says \u201cloved the way you move, work on your legs\u201d. Shirley says \u201cfootwork and flexibility good, personality and rotation worked\u201d. Anton concludes \u201ca lot to like, your arms were spectacular, wham, get your legs to the same level\u201d. Fives and sixes?<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Vicky and Kai\u2019s cha cha cha<\/p>\n The likeable Geordie lass\u2019 main challenge is overcoming her nerves and gentlemanly pro Kai Widdrington should be able to help her do so. She compares herself to \u201can ironing board with arms\u201d but is trying to be \u201ca positive pigeon\u201d. This is one of four cha-chas tonight, so we can compare and contrast. It can be quite exposing, especially with the straight leg action. She looks scared but is giving it some disco welly and doing decently. Supple and speedy, just needs to let herself go. Grows into the routine well. Hesitant bits towards the end but good job, canny lass.<\/p>\n Song: Best of My Love by Ella Eyre. The Brit R&B singer\u2019s cover version of The Emotions\u2019 Grammy-winning 1977 disco-gospel classic \u2013 which was composed by two members of Earth, Wind & Fire.<\/p>\n Vicky Pattison. Photograph: PAShare<\/a><\/p>\n Claudia, 53, hands over to her grandson George to explain the QR code business. Still not sure.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 scores: 6, 6, 6, 6 for a total of 24 points. Second place as it stands.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 comments: Anton says \u201crather splendid, get those shoulders down but natural movement, brilliant lifting, what a first dance Alex, sorry, Alexis\u201d. Oopsy. Craig says \u201camazing potential\u201d. Motsi says \u201cinnocent, authentic and humble, good lifts and partnering skills, great job\u201d. Shirley concludes \u201clovely footwork, frame has potential, nice musicality, a dynamic partnership\u201d. Sixes en route?<\/p>\n Share<\/a>George and Alexis\u2019 American smooth<\/p>\n An American smooth for our new American pro and her surprisingly posh YouTuber partner. Yah? George Clarke didn\u2019t look to shabby in last week\u2019s group dance and Utah-born Alexis will have been drilling him hard, keen to make an impact on this side of the Atlantic. Lots of wow factor, almost contempo-waft at times. Lacks Hollywood glamour but lots of nice partnering, lifts and spins. Covering the floor well and pretty darned impressive for week one.<\/p>\n Song: Stargazing by Myles Smith. Last year\u2019s soulful folk-pop hit was inspired by Smith watching a sunset in Malibu with his friends. As you do.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 scores: 2 (boo!), 3, 2, 3 for a total of 10 points. Harsh but fair? Bottom as it stands.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 comments: Shirley says \u201cgreat basic but balance off, feet turned in, hesitant but you show promise\u201d. Anton says \u201cuplifting energy but commit to having your weight on the correct foot, lots went wrong\u201d. Craig says \u201cvery awkward and pigeon-toed\u201d. Motsi concludes \u201clet\u2019s climb those stairs together\u201d. Threes and fours?<\/p>\n