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Judges\u2019 scores: 9, 10, 10, 10 for a total of 39 points. Same as Amber. Don\u2019t go changing, Craig.<\/p>\n
Share<\/a><\/p>\n Judges\u2019 comments: Anton says \u201cI am a great teacher, you are magnificent, swept around, impressive fleckerl, completely loved it\u201d. Craig says \u201ca bit skippy at the beginning but it had better flow, swing and sway, you\u2019ve turned into quite the ballroom dancer\u201d. Motsi says \u201cyou re Mr Ballroom dance with ease, natural movement and strong connection\u201d. Shirley concludes \u201cflew flat, kept your frame, rentfree in my head for a thousand years, marvellous\u201d. Steady on, our Shirl. Nines and 10s?<\/p>\n Share<\/a>George and Alexis\u2019 Viennese waltz<\/p>\n The judges\u2019 pick for content creator\u2122 George Clarke and pro partner Alexis Warr is tonight\u2019s most traditional ballroom number. Naturally, they get a masterclass from Anton du Beak Of Tonyshire. It\u2019s from week seven, the midway mark of the contest and scored 34 points. George has said it was the first time he really lived the dance and was a breakthrough moment in his self-belief. Head judge Shirley Ballas praised George\u2019s footwork but Craig Revel Horwood wanted less rise and fall, which they\u2019ve tried to improve with more drive through the floor and wider side-steps. Geroge is in a traditional tail suit. A stumble early on which might lose him points, then into hold. Proper footwork, full of breath and flow as they twirl around the floor. Performing with the whole body and conveying the emotion. Romantic and magical but took a while to get back on time after that early whoopsie. Lovely spinning finish.<\/p>\n Song: Somebody to Love by Queen. The 1976 gospel rock hit was heavily influenced by Aretha Franklin. Vocal-layering techniques meant the band were able to create the soulful sound of a 100-voice choir from just three singers: frontman Freddie Mercury, guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cTablet! My favourite.\u201d We\u2019ll miss her.<\/p>\n 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