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Thank you and a glittery goodnight – for now
That concludes tonight’s iconic hoofing but don’t clock off choreographic duties just yet. We’ll be back tomorrow for the fancy-dressed dance-off.
The results show airs at 7.10pm on Sunday, featuring tributes to Dolly Parton and Madonna. Please rejoin me then to bid the unlucky couple farewell. In the meantime, I’m @michaelhogan on Twitter and @michaelhogan100 elsewhere, so please don a bad wig and say hi.
Thanks for watching along with me, glittery gang, and for all your ceaseless wit and wisdom. Hopefully see you tomorrow. In the meantime, as is contractually obliged: keeeeeep dancing!
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Finally, MikeMoonlight says: “It’s rumoured that Paul Chuckle was in the audience tonight to anoint Ray Winstone and Danny Dyer as he and his late brother’s successors on CBBC: The Fackin’ ‘ell Brothers”.
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On Shaun Wright-Phillips, DochkiMateri says: “Loving Shaun’s story. Not cheese, just warm and engaging. And loved his dancing even more!!!”
ButterflyBlu says: “Shaun was better this week. Noticed a couple of foot mistakes and he was a bit hesitant but has improved. Hope he’s not in the DO again.”
Somersetlass says: “SWP seems really lovely and although he’s certainly not a natural dancer, he throws everything at it. I was giggling my way throughout that – and wow, that cartwheel!”
MartGray says: “Sean and Alexis elicited a ‘Wow!’ with that sideways somersault crab thingy (technical term). How lovely to see him having fun. Alexis is so great.”
Sebnose adds: “I pop to the kitchen to put dinner on, I come back and Shaun’s going to become a pro? What the hell did I miss!?”
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Updated at 22.23 CEST
On Lacey Turner, fihema says: “During Vito’s first season, it felt as if nobody took him too seriously. The garbled rush of English and puppy dog enthusiasm. But he has proved – and continues to prove – to be one of the best teachers (if not THE best) teacher on this show. Lacey is another partner flourishing in his care.”
VelvetinaB says: “Some lovely moves and lifts by Lacey and Vito, but the music really doesn’t work with the tempo of the dance. Most odd.”
IvanTiger says: “Lacey in that wig looks like Tanya Branning! She can dance but again, more lifts than dancing.”
Irreverentnurse adds: “Love Vito. You’re like a little turtle, a snail coming out from the shell. I think Jojo corrected him and said pearl.”
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Updated at 22.24 CEST
Climingrose says: “Bethany Antonia is one talented girl. And she always looks as though she’s enjoying herself, which is great to see.”
acanthe says: “The trouble for Bethany is that Nancy, with her perfect cha-cha legs is right there beside her. I’m really rooting for Bethany, though.”
whistledownthewind says: “I think Bethany’s partnership with Nancy is the best all female Strictly pairing so far.”
ReclinedPotato adds: “I’m very biased and get emotional when I see Bethany and Nancy dancing together. To me that was EVERYTHING. Song, costume and just the right attitude.”
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Updated at 22.24 CEST
1991fab says: “Tabby Stoecker did so well! A hard dance to a very hard song! She’s shaping up to be one of my favourites. Very versatile, can do lots of different styles!”
IvanTiger says: “Tabby is fabby! Really great mover and so much pizzazz. Love her.”
Haigin88 adds: “Tabby will be in for the whole series. Looks very serious when performing, while having a lovely, warm look when being natural. Everyone will love her all the way.”
Tabby Stoecker and Mark Karmalita. Photograph: Guy Levy/BBC/PAShare
Updated at 22.25 CEST
MartGray says: “That foxtrot from Cach Mercer and the wonderful Maddie was just gorgeous. So elegant. What a marvellous mix of moves, music and modes. Cach is king.”
ladygencora says: “Well, Frank the Sauce did well there. Absolutely brilliant. And well done Maddie for sticking to the brief.”
Phoebe says: “Yes, at last a proper ballroom dance, proper costumes and the best foxtrot music. Love, love, love.”
IvanTiger says: “Oh yes, Cach can do ballroom with utter suavity. More frame work but he is bliss in motion.”
Bigted1980 adds: “A foxtrot to a big-band standard in a suit with a fantastic partner. It worked. Fancy that.”
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Updated at 22.27 CEST
On Jaime Winstone, Lushattic says: “Never thought I wanted to see Ziggy dancing with Aladdin Sane – but I did.”
LoveAretha30 says: “Jaime and Carlos (not Carlo!) were fantastic. That floor spin was incredible! I agree with Motsi, it was a piece of art!”
VelvetinaB says: “I prefer a traditional paso but obviously that couldn’t happen this week. This was a great second best! I love Carlos’ choreography and Jaime did well.”
fihema adds: “So, so good from Ms Winstone! Loved it. Great orchestration too. But the dancing was spot-on. Bowie was the master, and that honoured his genius somehow. I can’t imagine him sitting with a cuppa watching Strictly – and yet I can. He’d probably have enjoyed that.”
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Updated at 22.28 CEST
On Will Best, DochkiMateri says: “Post-natal dad-dancing. A new style is born.”
1991fab says: “Well done, Will! He did great, he’s improving and congratulations on the baby!”
EmmyHarb says: “I feel like the judges overmarked Will because of the baby.”
Gardener_Maidhc adds: “If Will’s fiancee doesn’t murder him in his sleep after his credit-hogging, then she is probably just too exhausted.”
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Updated at 22.28 CEST
On Graeme Hall says, CasLass says: “He’s been knobbled by his outfit, as is tradition.”
YodaknowsAll says: “A very strange salsa. Not a lot of upper body isolation or hip movement but man, did Graeme sell it.’”
IvanTiger says: “Graeme’s a darling and can move so well for his age. Lots of attack and musicality, despite costume and wig. Good fun.”
Jockette61 says: “Watched Graeme and Lauren with a HUGE smile on my face throughout. He gives it his all. Brilliant!”
yorkshirecoast adds: “Graeme is living his best life.”
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Updated at 22.29 CEST
Bigted1980 says of Sarah Storey: “That didn’t impress me much, but I think Sarah is very likeable.
Aine183 says: “Oh no, I really like her, but the Dame looks totally out of her depth in this tango. There is a danger that we might see that again tomorrow.”
ladyglencora says: “Dame Sarah has come as Angela Rayner. Maybe not the icon she was going for.”
MartGray adds: “Aha, finally an icon Sarah has come as Bianca Jackson…. RICKKKKKKY MARTIN.”
Dame Sarah Storey and Julian Caillon. Photograph: Guy Levy/BBC/PAShare
Updated at 22.30 CEST
On Lawrence Robb’s salsa, acanthe says: “Woah! That was great from Wee Ricky! There was a moment when he smiled at the camera and seemed to be thinking ‘I cant’ believe I’m doing this but it’s great isn’t it?’”
BenCaldwell88 says: “Lawrence’s screaming eyes every time they went into a lift were hilarious, bless him. Great dance though.”
Haigin88 says: “Lawrence is going to get better and better over the series. Those who improve over a long period tend to last longer than most.”
Lidoswimmer adds: “That was fun! Almost worthy of Lewis Cope. The only thing Lawrence needs to be mindful of is not doing the David Brent biting his lower lip thing.”
Lawrence Robb and Jowita Przystał. Photograph: Guy Levy/BBC/PAShare
Updated at 22.32 CEST
On John Nellis, Aine183 says: “I am rather surprised that the judges seem to have liked this paso. It looked like a random collection of poses to me.”
YodaknowsAll says: “I like John but this paso doesn’t do it for me. A lot of stomping with just a little attempt at Spanish lines. Just meh.”
Katya Jones and John Nellis. Photograph: Guy Levy/BBC/PAShare
Updated at 22.35 CEST