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Judges\u2019 scores: 6, 9, 7, 8 for a total of 30 points. Told you there\u2019d be a three-point spread, just didn\u2019t think it\u2019d be that bonkers. Anyhoop, he\u2019s third as it stands. Dapper dad, too.<\/p>\n
Share<\/a><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 comments: Craig says \u201cyou were walking through it, not entirely fond of the groove stuff but your energy worked against you, hammered it and ruined it\u201d. Motsi says \u201cyou had control and connection, suave and let your partner shine\u201d. Shirley says \u201cawkwardly mixed with bump \u2018n\u2019 grind, not my cup of tea\u201d. Anton concludes \u201cI\u2019m with Motsi, loved the style, terrific\u201d. Judges divided. Scores could range from\u2026 five to eight?<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Harry and Karen\u2019s Argentine tango<\/p>\n His rumba made Motsi Mabuse come over all funny last week and now Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, aka Nitro from Gladiators, has another passionate number. It\u2019s long-serving pro Karen Hauer\u2019s first Argentine tango for 13 years, incredibly. Her last one was with Westlife\u2019s Nicky Byrne in 2012 and scored 30 points. Opening full of oomph. Intensity, intimacy and sensuality in close hold. Plenty of power, purpose and intent. Spaghetti legs and strong angles. Swagger in the solo sections. Lacking a little artistry and precision, perhaps, but a sizzler. Hoo-hah.<\/p>\n Song: Caught Up by Usher. His 2005 hip-grinding single from the R&B lover man who once dated supermodel Naomi Campbell.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n La Voix auditions for Claudia\u2019s job. BBC<\/a> bigwigs take note.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 scores: 7, 7, 7, 7 for a total of 28 points. Same as Ellie and Karen.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 comments: Shirley says \u201cnewly confident in the solo sections but frame and footwork needs work\u201d. Anton says \u201cloved the vibe but looked a little hesitant in the footwork, stride out and convince me\u201d. Craig says \u201cneeded a more elegant topline, trying to keep up but loved this version of you\u201d. Motsi concludes \u201cimproved all round and taking steps forward, don\u2019t be disheartened\u201d. Balvinder is emotional. Any hesitancy surely understandable after two consecutive dance-offs. And Craig\u2019s criticism was more about the concept jarring with the dance style than Balvinder herself.<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Balvinder and Julian\u2019s quickstep<\/p>\n After undeserved back-to-back dance-offs, EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal needs to be a survivor like Beyonc\u00e9 herself. She\u2019s sporting an embellished, fringed denim jacket with corset and sparkly hat. Podium moment to start, then into a country-tinged quickstep with a line-dancing and lasso interludes. Some slightly awkward shapes early on and skirt hiding her footwork at times but fast, energetic, bouncy bright and light. Charleston flicks and kicks. A proper hoedown and huge, frothy fun.<\/p>\n Song: Texas Hold \u2018Em by Beyonc\u00e9. The lead single from last year\u2019s Cowboy Carter album, which reclaimed country music as a black genre, became Queen Bey\u2019s first UK chart-topper for 14 years.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 scores: 8, 8, 8, 9 for a total of 33 points. Gets a video message from Cheryl and Vicky is, in her own words, thrilled to ribbons. Her best yet and second place as it stands. Clutched in a cuddle with Karen Carney on the balcony. Aww. I\u2019m thrilled to ribbons on her behalf.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 comments: Motsi says \u201cyou\u2019ve never performed better, your best dance, conviction, commitment\u201d. Shirley says \u201cfull of intent and focus, best dance so far\u201d. Anton says \u201cyou\u2019d never have been able to dance this three weeks ago, you\u2019re on a journey, amazing\u201d. Craig concludes \u201cslightly out of sync and energy didn\u2019t match, but my goodness, clean and precise\u201d. Eights and maybe a nine en route?<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Vicky and Kai\u2019s Couple\u2019s Choice<\/p>\n Vicky Pattison is one of only two celebrities to have improved their scores every week (the other is Ellie Goldstein). She\u2019s chuffed to be channelling one of her heroes, fellow Geordie lass Cheryl Cole, who grew up just five minutes from Vicky. This routine was put together by Beth Honan, who choreographed the real Cheryl video. Black-and-red military styling. Street-commercial with lots of solo and side-by-side sections. Stronger arms like the judges wanted. Fast, powerful and precise. Can she score in the 30s for the first time? She certainly should<\/p>\n Song: Fight For This Love by Cheryl. Her debut solo single was compared to Janet Jackson. The red Balmain jacket Cheryl sported in the video sold out upon its release.<\/p>\n