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The first ever 40 for both of them. Claudia reassures everyone that Carlos is fine and they\u2019re happy tears. \u201cHold him,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n
Share<\/a><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 scores: 10, 10, 10, 10 for a total of 40 points. Get in. Top of the pops and after last week\u2019s 39, she\u2019s in quite the vein of form. Carlos is tearful, too. \u201cShe loves dancing more than me,\u201d he sobs.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 comments: Karen is emotional. A rousing reception in the studio. Craig says \u201cthat dance just got you in the Champions Leauge, darling\u201d. Motsi says \u201cgirl, honestly, this was a step up, this was everything, knocked it out of the park\u201d. Shirley says \u201cyou\u2019re in with a shot at the whole thing, progressing fast and outstanding, Carlos, you\u2019ve made her a beautiful dancer\u201d.Anton concludes \u201ca celebration of your story, a-may-zing\u201d. Could a perfect 40 be incoming?<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a014.30 EST<\/p>\n Karen and Carlos\u2019 Couple\u2019s Choice<\/p>\n Their Blackpool paso doble raised the Tower Ballroom roof and scored a near-perfect 39 points. Can former Lioness Karen Carney tempt out Craig\u2019s lesser-spotted 10 paddle now? Partner Carlos Gu is pushing her hard, with their sights set on the final. The song means a lot to Kaz as an anthem of self-acceptance. Its opening line, \u201cMy mama told me when I was young, we are all born superstars\u201d, resonates with her own mum\u2019s support of her early footballing career. Graphic outfits with braces and brogues. They worked with choreographer Jake Leigh on this routine and are throwing everything at it: street-commercial, hip-hop, moonwalks, body-popping, breaking, Charleston, a spot of cane-orgaphy. Letting loose with a sense of freedom and self-expression. Out of sync in places but singing along, endless energy and this joyous.<\/p>\n Song: Born This Way by Lady Gaga. She described her 2011 hit as her \u201cthis-is-who-the-fuck-I-am anthem\u201d and emerged from a giant egg to perform it at the Grammys, as you do.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a014.30 EST<\/p>\n Judges\u2019 scores: 7, 7, 7, 7 for a total of 28 points. A bit harsh? Bal had a busy week on EastEnders which limited her training time but was reluctant to use that as an excuse, which is admirable.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 comments: Anton says \u201csuper apart from the mistakes, hesitancy in the legs but so much to like\u201d. Craig says \u201ca bit stompy and too turned-in but timing good and loved the way you presented it, Julian darling, that wasd the best opening I\u2019ve had the pleasure to see\u201d. Motsi says \u201csome strong bits but weak parts too\u201d. Shirley concludes \u201coutstanding kicks and flicks, made mistakes but an exciting number, the best swivels and you sold it well\u201d. \u201cIt\u2019s alright, I\u2019ll come back and do it again in the dance-off,\u201d says Bal wryly. Sevens and eights, are we saying?<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a014.16 EST<\/p>\n Balvinder and Julian\u2019s jive<\/p>\n EastEnders actor Balvinder Sopal finished bottom of the Blackpool leaderboard, so might need miracles to escape her fifth dance-off. She\u2019s the only remaining celebrity who hasn\u2019t received a 10. She\u2019s been worried about the pace of the jive but her Charleston in week two was a showstopper, which is a promising sign. Lifeguard theme and a lot of messin\u2019 abaht to start. The jive is her pro partner Julian Caillon\u2019s favourite and his choreography is mixing in plenty of swing, lindyhop and jitterbug. Not to mention a spectacular leapfrog over Bal\u2019s head. Kicks, flicks, tricks and cute storytelling, but bounce and sharpness lacking at points. Too much walking about from Bal. He\u2019s leading her beautifully. Energy flags towards the end but a fun routine with a retro feel.<\/p>\n Song: Right Back Where We Started From by Maxine Nightingale. The 1975 funk hit was covered by Sinitta in 1989. Co-writers Pierre Tubbs and J Vincent Edweards came up with it while driving to Charing Cross Hospital, where Tubbs\u2019 wife was giving birth to their daughter.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 scores: 9, 9, 9, 9 for a total of 36 points. Top at the halfway point.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 comments: Shirley says \u201cKatya took the choreography to a new level, great dynamics, needed more fluidity but loved the chemistry and narrative\u201d. Anton says \u201clyrical and super, got tight in boy and lacked al ittle romance but I\u2019m nitpicking, you\u2019re such a talent\u201d. Craig says \u201chips lacked fluidity and resistance in hold was missing but artistry flair, full of emotion, loved it\u201d. Motsi concludes \u201cloved the storytelling, keep doing what you do, such a strong couple\u201d. Nines all round?<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Lewis and Katya\u2019s rumba<\/p>\n Actor Lewis Cope and pro partner Katya Jones notched their second perfect 40 of the series in Blackpool \u2013 the earliest someone has scored two maximums. Now for a major gear change as they slow it right down. Lewis might be the highest scoring celebrity in the contest but he\u2019s yet to receive a 10 from Shirley for Latin. Can the notoriously tricky rumba do the trick? Start with some floor work, then into the an emotive and exposing number. His continuous motion and weight transference is strong. Rhythmic, getting the basics right and leading powerfully. Perhaps not quite earthy and grounded enough but sensual and expressive. Copious spins. Lifts, drops and tricks. A sizzler.<\/p>\n Song: Falling by Harry Styles. The 2020 pop-soul piano ballad, co-written and produced by Harry\u2019s long-time collaborator Kid Harpoon, was created by the pair in an hour. It\u2019s been covered by his fellow X Factor alumni Little Mix, as well as Kelly Clarkson and Gabrielle.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 scores: 8, 8, 9, 9 for a total of 34 points.<\/p>\n