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Judges\u2019 scores: 9, 10, 10, 10 for a total of 39 points. Same as his other two dances.<\/p>\n
Share<\/a><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 comments: Craig says \u201cso much better, more focused and superior shaping, vast improvement\u201d. Motsi says \u201csomething special, I felt the power, amazing\u201d. Shirley says \u201cfrom beginner to warrior, energy, dynamism, spectacular\u201d. Anton concludes \u201cyou\u2019ve had a great night, all dances super-strong, you\u2019re the loveliest boy, I\u2019ve got an eight-year-old George at home and if he turns out like you, I\u2019ll be very proud\u201d. Aww. Nines and 10s?<\/p>\n Share<\/a>George and Alexis\u2019 paso doble<\/p>\n Their couple\u2019s favourite is their paso from way back in week two – the first time George embraced a character and showed us his serious side. It scored 30 points and saw Shirley Ballas say he could be a frontrunner. Well, she was right. Bondage gear, a bit 90s Cyberdog, for a modern mood. His posture and frame has improved hugely and they\u2019ve added extra matador oomph.A jam-packed, powerful paso with strong knee walks and aggressive stamps. Strong shapes, the odd bit of gapping and tiny timing issues but smouldering, dramatic and full of intent. Ol\u00e9! Rather more than 30 points this time, I suspect.<\/p>\n Song: Game of Survival by Ruelle. Melodramatic electro pop from the Mississippi singer-songwriter who\u2019s something of a soundtrack favourite. This one was the theme tune for BBC<\/a> nature series Dynasties.<\/p>\n George Clarke and Alexis Warr. Photograph: Guy Levy\/BBC\/PAShare<\/a><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 scores: 10, 10, 10, 10 for a total of 40 points. A total of 118 points out of a possible 120.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 comments: Anton says \u201ceven better second time around, you\u2019re a great talent and have a remarkable career in front of you, it\u2019s been a pleasure to watch you dance\u201d. Craig says \u201cyou lost half your dress it was so fast, the last time I\u2019ll watch you dance for free, I\u2019ll be paying next time\u201d. Motsi says \u201cstepped in last minute and gave us extraordinary dances throughout the run despite the noise outside, commitment and energy, I want to see you on Broadway, you\u2019re a super girl\u201d. Shirley concludes \u201cwonder woman, sprikled magical dust all over this show, bright lights beckon\u201d. Another 40?<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Amber and Nikita\u2019s jive<\/p>\n Their couple\u2019s favourite is from week 10, just three weeks ago, so should still be in Amber Davies muscle memory. It also scored their first perfect 40, so can they improve on perfection? Slow, primary-coloured start, then it kicks right off. Energetic and celebratory with body ripples, sharp feet and quick legs. A jam-packed jive. Still a crowd-pleaser, although maybe flagged a little towards the end, which is understandable after three dances. Last time, they went straight into the Instant Dance challenge – cue bonkers Nikita outfit – but at least they can get their breath back this time.<\/p>\n Song: Proud Mary by Tina Turner. Her funky 1971 cover of the Creedence Clearwater Revival roots-rocker which became one of Tina\u2019s signature songs. As she says in the intro, it starts off \u201cnice and easy\u201d but finishes \u201cnice and rough\u201d.<\/p>\n Nikita Kuzmin and Amber Davies. Photograph: Kieron McCarron\/BBC\/PAShare<\/a><\/p>\n Tess and Claudia\u2019s showdance is announced! But it was only a joke. \u201cHats down,\u201d says Claud sadly as she and the pros take off their fruit hats. Aww.<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Voting is\u2026 party poppers ready\u2026 open!<\/p>\n After two dances, the public vote is officially opened. Phonelines? Pah. Online-only nowadays. The usual prop-based pandemonium kicks off in the Clauditorium with everyone dressed in Claudia wigs. Even Craig. Someone\u2019s emptied the shelves at Temu.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 scores: 8 (boo!), 10, 9, 10 for a total of 37 points. Lowest score of the night so far, incredibly.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 comments: Shirley says \u201ca bit out of sync in places, full-on impact and gave it your all\u201d. Anton says \u201cfast, divine, the best bits of you\u201d. Craig says \u201cfirst half a little lacklustre but when you kicked in, it went wild, totally love your energy, would like to borrow it someday, darling\u201d. Motsi concludes \u201cshowed softness and feeling, then so much energy, you left your heart on the dancefloor\u201d. Two nines and two 10s, are we saying?<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Karen and Carlos\u2019 showdance<\/p>\n Karen Carney and Carlos Gu\u2019s showdance has a clever gimmick where their starting pose is the same as the end pose of their Couple\u2019s Choice – and its own ending pose echoes their first Strictly promo picture. Neat. Choreographed by Jake Leigh, it sees the pair coming full circle. Pop art geometric set and she\u2019s in soft, fluid periwinkle satin trousers, with Carlos in a similar look. Starts slowly then explodes into a celebratory number, spreading the joy and bringing the party. Charleston elements, streetdance with swagger, almost no lifts, unlike the others. Kaz embraces her speed but keeps it precise and hits all the sharp elements. Confetti falls.<\/p>\n Song: Inner Smile by Texas. Karen is a friend with frontwoman Sharleen Spiteri and this is a sped-up version of their 2000 hit, co-written by Gregg \u201cNew Radicals\u201d Alexander. It means a lot to female football fans, havin featured prominently in Bend It Like Beckham.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 scores: 9, 10, 10, 10 for a total of 39 points. Still no 40 for George but one more chance.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Oops. Apparently it\u2019s Kaz Carney\u2019s mum in the audience, not Judy Murray. My bad. Ma Kaz is probably a better dancer, though. Wonder who\u2019d win at tennis?<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a014.58 EST<\/p>\n Judges\u2019 comments: Motsi says \u201cdancing is about feeling and it was stunning, beautiful, showcased your connection, you looked so together\u201d. Shirley says \u201czero to hero, seamless lifts, all of you laid out\u201d. Anton says \u201cthis is what dancing is, celebratory, exquisite partnering, summed up your journey and growth, joyous\u201d. Craig concludes \u201cpower, presence, fantastic lifts, true emotion\u201d. Tens incoming, I suspect.<\/p>\n Share<\/a>George and Alexis\u2019 showdance<\/p>\n Another showdance designed to tell the celebrity\u2019s Strictly story. Both in sporty, sparkly monochrome outfits. Alexis starts off upside down, like The Cube meets Gladiators. Playing to George\u2019s strengths, while showcasing his improvement and versatility. It\u2019s a whistle-stop tour of styles, with moments of contemporary, tango, lindyhop and foxtrot. Fast and slow sections, with transitions in both speed and style. Lifts and lovely connection. Crowd-pleasing nods to previous routines. A killer routine to The Killers.<\/p>\n Song: Human by The Killers. Frontman Brandon Flowers described their 2008 single as \u201c\u2018Johnny Cash meets the Pet Shop Boys\u201d. Can\u2019t say fairer than that.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 scores: 9, 10, 10, 10 for a total of 39 points. The same as her first dance but overmarked for me.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Judy Murray is in the audience. Now there\u2019s a dancer. Well, ish.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 comments: Craig says \u201cfelt like a series of tricks, lacked transitions and dancing in between but the lifts were out of this world, you make perfect pictures\u201d. Motsi says \u201cso special, made it look easy when it isn\u2019t, sharp and shining like a crystal\u201d. Shirley says \u201cdynamic duo, flawless and beautiful\u201d. Anton concludes with a series of noises and grunts, then says \u201cbrand new lifts were exciting, you seem to have slightly more time like an extraordinary dancer, magnificent showdance from a magnificent showgirl\u201d. An eight from Craig, nines and 10s elsewhere, do we think?<\/p>\n