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Latest Strictly Come Dancing: Tasha Ghouri lands first 40 as JB Gill wins Samba-thon
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Latest Strictly Come Dancing: Tasha Ghouri lands first 40 as JB Gill wins Samba-thon

Strictly’s Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell in tears after judge’s score in Blackpool

There was a lot to celebrate this week Strictly Come Dance since the first 40 in the series were finally awarded.

Tasha Ghouri and Aljaž Škorjanec – who had already received 39s three times – scored with their emotional American Smooth, dedicated to the professional’s young daughter, Lyra.

In giving their critiques, the judges called the routine “perfection” and the “Rolls Royce of American Foxtrot.”

“Unfortunately, now for the truth darling, your right pinky…” joked Craig Revel Horwood, before adding: “Fab-u-lous.”

The live show also saw Chris McCausland take on the Paso Doble, which was extra special as his partner Dianne Buswell’s parents had flown in from Australia and were watching in the audience.

Sarah Hadland impressed with a Rumba (which Vito Coppola had filled with difficult choreography) while Pete Wicks fans suggested her song choice may have had an impact on his scores.

The action came after a tense week in Blackpool which saw Wynne Evans and partner Katya Jones eliminated.

Another celebrity will leave the competition during the results show on Sunday, November 24, broadcast on BBC One at 7.20pm.

Here’s Saturday night’s show as it happened.

This week’s songs and dances revealed

Here are all the songs and dances from week 10 of the competition:

Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe will dance a Quickstep to “Get Happy” by Ella Fitzgerald.

Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola will dance a Rumba to “Chains” by Tina Arena.

Tasha Ghouri and Aljaž Škorjanec will dance an American Smooth to “Someone You Loved” by Lewis Capaldi.

Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell will dance a Paso Doble to “El Gato Montes” by Manuel Panella.

Jamie Borthwick and Michelle Tsiakkas will dance a Foxtrot to “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King.

JB Gill and Lauren Oakley will dance a Charleston to “Yes Sir!” That’s My Baby” from Firehouse Five Plus Two.

Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystał will dance a tango to “Easy Lover” by Philip Bailey and Phil Collins.

Ellie MuirNovember 23, 2024 3:27 p.m.

Recap: Everything that happened last week

Last week was Blackpool Week, which saw the departure of opera singer Wynne Evans and her partner Katya Jones.

Meanwhile, Tasha Ghouri and Aljaž Škorjanec retained their position at the top of the rankings for the third week in a row with their Paso Doble. They were joined at the top of the leaderboard by Hadland and Vito Coppola who also scored 39 points for their performance.

Right behind them was comedian Chris McCausland who achieved his highest score of the series for his American Smooth to Paul Anka’s “Jump”, which left his professional partner Dianne Buswell in tears of joy.

At the other end of the scale was Pete Wicks who scored 27 points for his Cha Cha to Right Said Fred’s “I’m Too Sexy.”

The reality star was praised for insulating her upper body. However, his “entertaining” hip action left the judges in fits of laughter.

Can Ghouri, Hadland and McCausland maintain their places in the top three this week?

Ellie MuirNovember 23, 2024 4:30 p.m.

Viewers disagreed on last week’s score

Viewers were conflicted over the judges’ score on last week’s show.

Judge Craig Revel-Horwood awarded TOWIE star Pete Wicks a brutal score of four, which left some viewers angry. Others, however, thought it was fair.

Ellie MuirNovember 23, 2024 5:30 p.m.

How does the Samba-thon take place?

Tonight’s episode will include an additional, never-before-seen special feature Strictly since 2018.

It seems simple enough and yet it can so easily descend into chaos. Dance-a-thons are a regular feature of real-world dance competitions and championships and involve all couples dancing (in this case, doing a samba) at the same time. The judges will then eliminate the couples one by one until only the winners remain. Basically, it’s exactly the same as the dance competition in Fat.

And it’s not just for fun. The couples’ ranking will be converted into points and added to their scores, so the Samba-thon has the potential to change the ranking.

Rachel McGrathNovember 23, 2024 6:46 p.m.

Here we go !

There are only seven couples left in the running and the final is in sight.

Tonight, the remaining couples will dance twice performing their own routines, then compete in a Samba-thon. Last time Strictly aired a dance marathon in 2018 and let’s just say it ended in total chaos when the judges’ electronic scoreboards failed. Let’s hope they use good old pen and paper this year.

Rachel McGrathNovember 23, 2024 7:06 p.m.

Pete opens the show

Let’s be honest: Pete is the least skilled dancer among the remaining celebrities (and he’s arguably been the weakest for at least two weeks). The viewers’ votes nevertheless kept him in the competition, and it is clear that he is never afraid to go all out. By that I mean I still haven’t forgotten the neon pink pants he wore in Blackpool.

Tonight he opens the show with a Tango, which is no small feat and, as he said in his VT, “he goes all out” and it’s not too bad! There’s definitely an intensity between Pete and Jowita as well, which definitely adds to it.

(BBC/Guy Lévy)

Rachel McGrathNovember 23, 2024 7:13 p.m.

Pete praised for ‘improving dramatically’

Here’s what the judges said TOWIE star.

“I’m so glad to see you back in the ballroom, it really suits you.” I loved your top line, it was very controlled and gave a good position to the dance,” Motsi said, although she observed “a touch of hesitation” from Pete as he entered the solid Tango sections.

Shirley told him: “What I love is that you go out and are absolutely focused on the job at hand. I thought you did very well this week.

“You’ve improved so much, it’s really great,” Anton said.

Clearly, Craig set the mood. “Well honey… It’s not hard to improve from last week, let’s face it. The footwork was a little iffy and unstable. The timing was a little slow and late, I think because you lack the dynamism that this dance needs.

Maybe he’ll survive another week after all!

Rachel McGrathNovember 23, 2024 7:16 p.m.

Pete’s scores are…

Looking through the panel, it received a 6 – tough! – then a 7, an 8 and another 8, for a total of 29.

Rachel McGrathNovember 23, 2024 7:17 p.m.

Amy Dowden at the Clauditorium!

Amy is back! It’s nice to see her cheering on the celebrities (including JB, who she was paired with). And she looks stunning in pink.

(BBC)

Rachel McGrathNovember 23, 2024 7:20 p.m.

Sarah dances the Rumba

Sarah’s dance was a fan favorite in Blackpool and I don’t know about you, but I’ve been watching it at least once a day since last Saturday.

Now she does Rumba, the only dance style that never got a 40 on the show. It’s beautiful (and I wouldn’t expect anything less from the incredible Sarah at this point). It’s really intense with some mind-blowing lifts and pirouettes, and it’s nice to see another Rumba that doesn’t involve floating barefoot.

(BBC/Guy Lévy)

Rachel McGrathNovember 23, 2024 7:22 p.m.