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Judges\u2019 comments: Anton says \u201cright, yes, a lot of marching but we need more next week\u201d. Craig says \u201csquare, flat and stompy, more tin soldier than matador\u201d. Motsi says \u201cyou had direction but needed more shaping and body dynamism\u201d. Shirley concludes \u201cgreat oval shape, no footwork mistakes, could add more twist, pleasantly surprised, well done\u201d. Fours and fives?<\/p>\n
Share<\/a>Thomas and Amy\u2019s paso doble<\/p>\n Puce-faced scandal magnet Thomas Skinner looked like a lumpen hoofer in last week\u2019s group dance. Let\u2019s see if long-suffering Welsh pro Amy Dowden has managed to work any miracles. The paso is a challenging first dance and this badly lacks drama, attitude and Spanish line. Dodgy knee walks, too much strolling around and a pout that recalls Donald Trump\u2019s. Amy working her socks off but the Essex geezer isn\u2019t doing the bullfight business. Will El Bosh get the elbow?<\/p>\n Song: Battle Without Honor or Humanity by Hotei. This rock guitar instrumental was written for a Japanese yakuza film and introduced to Western audiences when it appeared on the soundtrack to Kill Bill Vol 1.<\/p>\n Thomas Skinner. Photograph: PAShare<\/a><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 scores: 6, 6, 6, 6 for a total of 24 points. Joint third as it stands. Richard, her proud dad, is in the studio. Lovely scenes.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 comments: Motsi says \u201cneeds to be more dynamic but the queen was queening\u201d. Shirley says \u201ca true diva, just listen to Aljaz more with your body\u201d. Anton says \u201clovely number, good luck, Aljazmy love\u201d. Craig concludes \u201ca whole new leve of camp, I loved it\u201d. Fives and sixes for the two divas?<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a015.57 EDT<\/p>\n La Voix and Alja\u017e\u2019s American smooth<\/p>\n The drag queen looked pretty promising in last week\u2019s group dance, despite her jokey reaction to being paired with Alja\u017e \u0160korjanec: \u201cHe\u2019s the one I didn\u2019t want!\u201d Slow start on a carousel horse which should have descended, then into a trad ballroom number with a dash of Hollywood glamour. Solo sections and lifts but is it smooth enough? The judges will be looking for good posture, clean footwork and musicality. Comedy touches and characterisation are superb. Rousing reception in the studio. Fabulous. \u201cLove the ruff, I\u2019ve got a bath mat that matches,\u201d he tells Tess.<\/p>\n Song: Pink Pony Club by Chappell Roan. The 2020 power-pop banger tells the story of a woman leaving Tennessee, moving to LA and taking a job as a go-go dancer in a gay club against her mother\u2019s wishes. A liberating gay anthem which became Roan\u2019s first hit – and the video featured drag queens, as a further La Voix link.<\/p>\n La Voix and Aljaz Skorjanec. Photograph: Guy Levy\/BBC\/PAShare<\/a><\/p>\n 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