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Share<\/a><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 scores: 9 (bo0!), 10, 10, 10 for a total of 39 points. Up one point on last time.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Claudia has \u201cKeep dancing\u201d written on the back of her jacket. Want one.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 comments: Shirley says \u201cbeautiful heel turns, great shapes, it was beautiful\u201d. Anton says \u201ceasy to comment on, it was all brilliant, full of power and lost nothing in drama, you\u2019ve laid down a marker\u201d. Craig says \u201cfocus, passion, shaping sorted, the most committed person I\u2019ve ever met\u201d. Motsi concludes \u201cused the music beautifully to heighten it, everywhere was well-shaped\u201d. I feel the first of many 40s incoming.<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Amber and Nikita\u2019s paso doble<\/p>\n After a masterclass from head judge Shirley Ballas, the panel pick the paso for Amber Davies and her pro partner Nikita Kuzmin to perform again. It scored two 10s in week eight and was the first time they topped leaderboard – although I suspect it\u2019s remembered just as much for Nikita\u2019a topless S&M binman outfit. Messin\u2019 abaht with a giant picture frame to start, then it cranks into gear. Bringing back the passion and drama but they now get a chance to refine it. Intense and sharp timing with feirce skirt-swishing and resistance in her body. Exquisite arms. Plenty of fire, passion and purpose.<\/p>\n Song: Dream On by Aerosmith. The 1973 blues-rock anthem was written on a Steinway upright piano by frontman Steven Tyler when he was just 14.<\/p>\n Amber Davies. Photograph: Guy Levy\/BBC\/PAShare<\/a>Our Strictly finalists\u2122<\/p>\n The three pairings come out for welcome waves. Not much fancy dress but their outfits do offer clues to their first dances. Peaky Blinders for Kaz. Nikita currently has a top on but that might well change *oils up*.<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Grand entrance by the judges<\/p>\n The esteemed paddle-raising panel arrive in best bib-and-tucker for the last time this series. Motsi Mabuse in fabulous gold with a huge bow (twinkle winkle indeed). Shirley Ballas in a black gown accessorised with home-made Bacofoil Christmas decoration. Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood have been using their Moss Bros loyalty cards and are in matching cream tuxedos.<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Frockwatch<\/p>\n Here come our hostly duo, so time for the last ever live couture comparison. Sniffle. Tess Daly is rose-gold sequins with one shoulder. Asymmetric at both ends, obv. Claudia Winkleman in a classic black tuxedo suit. No winners or losers, just love.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n This is rather rousing, despite the soundtrack being a bit like a Jive Bunny Eurodisco medley.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n The three finalists make their entrance on a UFO-type contraption, sparks-flying, and join in the fun. Because what they really needed this week was a fourth dance to learn.<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Pros open the show in style<\/p>\n The choreographic action kicks off with a dazzling group routine from our professional dancers. It\u2019s a riot of pink with Johannes Radebe leading the way.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Roll the traditional VT to crank up the drama. Moody shots! Bombastic voiceovers! Glitterball dreams!<\/p>\n