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Who\u2019s Blackpool-bound and who\u2019s doomed for minibreak heartbreak? That concludes tonight\u2019s red-hot hoofing action but we\u2019ll be back on the ballroom beat for the results show, which airs at 7.15pm Sunday on BBC1. I\u2019ll fire up the blog at 6.45pm for build-up, so please rejoin me then.<\/p>\n
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As always, thanks for watching along with me, glitterball gang. Hope to see you at the same time, same place tomorrow. Until then, it\u2019s the fabulous family motto: keeeeeep dancing! Goodnight.<\/p>\n
Share<\/a><\/p>\n Talking of dogs, a shout-out to Vicky Pattison\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n It\u2019s stormy outside, so what better than staying in with some canine cosy crime? Come on, it wouldn\u2019t be a liveblog without a swift plug for my debut novel, The Dogwalkers\u2019 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 <\/a>if you want me to love you even more than I do already.<\/p>\n And thank you again for all the lovely commenters who\u2019ve already been reading and saying nice things. It truly means a lot. I\u2019ll stop talking now. We\u2019ve had enough tears for tonight.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Finally, on La Voix, YodaknowsAll says: \u201cWhat a showstopper from AliVoix. I have no superlatives. Best dance of the night by a country mile.\u201d<\/p>\n fihema says: \u201cI know this is a dance competition, but living a dance and loving a dance doesn\u2019t mean perfection. It means feeling. I loved that dance from La Voix, Chris and Aljaz. More of that, please.\u201d<\/p>\n DotGranville says: \u201cI needed more steps and more glitz from La Voix tonight. It wasn\u2019t quite enough.\u201d<\/p>\n Poppieshen says: \u201cLovely showbiz-style fun from La Voix and Aljaz. I get it\u2019s not technically fantastic but a joy to watch.\u201d<\/p>\n Somersetlass adds: \u201cDance of the night! Genuinely jaw-dropping stuff from La Voix and Alja\u017e, packed with ballroom and showbiz content, full of character and simply life-affirming. A few mistakes, but who cares?\u201d<\/p>\n La Voix and Aljaz Skorjanec. Photograph: Guy Levy\/BBC\/PAShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a021.34 CET<\/p>\n On Lewis Cope, Poppieshen says: \u201cI don\u2019t care how much of a \u2018ringer\u2019 Lewis is. He and Katya are amazing to watch every week.\u201d<\/p>\n shazza2704 says: \u201cDespite dreadful lighting and singing, best dance of the night so far. Kudos to Katya, she is one heck of a choreographer.\u201d<\/p>\n Somersetlass says: \u201cWonderful staccato moves from Lewis and Katya, and a tango brimming with restrained passion and power.\u201d<\/p>\n Jennifera030 adds: \u201cI don\u2019t want to love Lewis but I\u2019ll 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.\u201d<\/p>\n Lewis Cope and Katya Jones. Photograph: Guy Levy\/BBC\/PAShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a021.36 CET<\/p>\n On George Clarke, Phoebe says: \u201cI love George but sadly did not care for that rumba very much. I missed the intro and thought it was a Couple\u2019s Choice.\u201d<\/p>\n Audreyshandbag says: \u201cOh dear! George has fallen victim to shaky choreography again.\u201d<\/p>\n fihema says: \u201cI 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\u2019s sad to see celebs penalised for what is the pros\u2019 area of responsibility.\u201d<\/p>\n AndyPandy21 adds: \u201cWell, 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\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n George Clarke and Alexis Warr. Photograph: Guy Levy\/BBC\/PAShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a021.38 CET<\/p>\n On Karen Carney, GDPD1971 says: \u201cWell, I don\u2019t care what the judges say. Karen gives each performance her very best and as far as I\u2019m concerned, her \u2018journey\u2019 is outstanding. The interpretation of the song was brilliant. I thought that\u2019s what it was all about. Some are \u2018ringers\u2019 and she isn\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n NanaNootka says: \u201cLove how Karen\u2019s 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!\u201d<\/p>\n AuRun1 says: \u201cThat was a very odd American smooth. Carlos added a lot of drama, which played to Karen\u2019s strengths. Enjoyed the dance, but not a good American Smooth.<\/p>\n diamondcat adds: \u201cKaren moved around that floor like a very cross gazelle. Loved it!\u201d<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a021.38 CET<\/p>\n On Vicky Pattison, gladarvor says: \u201cNot Vicky\u2019s dance. It looked a bit heavy and she didn\u2019t look comfortable with it. How that yellow samba dress finds its way to a jive with an 80s look to the d\u00e9cor is anyone\u2019s guess.\u201d<\/p>\n VelvetinaB says: \u201cGreat effort from Vicky, although she didn\u2019t achieve the light high-kicking the judges like.\u201d<\/p>\n fihema adds: \u201cThat was not what it could\u2019ve been. Shame. Performers in yellow, isn\u2019t it?\u201d<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a021.39 CET<\/p>\n On Alex Kingston, paperview says: \u201cThis waltz is probably Alex\u2019s best dance. You can see all the work she has put in.\u201d<\/p>\n Somersetlass says: \u201cWatching Alex and Jojo with a thoroughly soppy smile on my face. Beautiful lines, impeccable footwork and properly romantic. Loved it.\u201d<\/p>\n Lidoswimmer adds: \u201cWell, 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.\u201d<\/p>\n