That concludes Saturday’s liveblog but please feel free to continue the ballroom badinage in the comments section. Meet you back here tomorrow for this year’s last results show. Where did the time go, my brilliant friends? It airs at 7.20pm Sunday on BBC1, with musical guests Take That. Scream!
I’ll reboot the blog at 6.50pm for build-up, so please rejoin me then. In the meantime, I’m @michaelhogan on Twitter, so feel free to say hi.
Thanks for watching along with me. Hopefully see you tomorrow but in the meantime, as if you need telling: keeeep dancing! Take care.
TV viewers can now flip to Cher Meets Rylan on BBC2, The Great White Christmas of ’81 on Channel 5, Hidden Assets on BBC4 or Bad Host: Hunting the Couchsurfing Predator on Sky Documentaries.
Film-wise, tonight’s picks are Traffic (9.40pm on Dave), The Warriors (9.55pm on MTV) or Bridget Jones’ Diary (10.25pm on Channel 5).
And a bonus radio tip for Sunday morning. At 11.15am on Radio 4 tomorrow, Lauren Laverne’s castaway on Desert Island Discs is no less than Strictly head judge Shirley Ballas. Tune in for dance chat, festive reflections and showtunes.
What did we think of the semi-final overall? Lots of high-standard dancing, especially from Layton Williams. High emotion as well.
Bobby Brazier seemed to be peaking at the right time, while Annabel Croft’s race looked run. But as always, the public vote could change all that. It promises to be a fascinating results show tomorrow.
And finally, some of your comments on Ellie Leach.
IvanTiger says: “Well executed but more exercise class than dancing. What a waste of Ellie’s talents.”
Lidoswimmer says: “Strangely, that was the least entertaining of Ellie’s dances for me, felt a bit sixth form show. Still voting for her for the win though.”
VelvetinaB says: “Very dramatic and pretty polished by Ellie (great synchronicity), but I never like these Couple’s Choices as much as the other dances. She’s still my favourite and I love how her confidence has grown.”
Strictlylounging adds: “Don’t hate me but I kind of expected more from that CC. Felt like a lot of posing in various shapes to me. Great lift though!”
On Annabel Croft, Rufusonly says: “Annabel played second fiddle to Johannes for the opening of that samba and there was some lack of bounce but really this is the essence of Strictly. She’s such a beautiful woman in all respects. And by the way, Anton too often lapses into the incomprehensible buffoon.
Owbeck says: “Felt Annabel didn’t quite let go in that samba. She seemed very nervous too. She’s gonna need some votes and then some more. Think she might just pip Bobby due to being ‘what this show is about’.”
defontherocks says: “Splits! Come on, judges. You loved them when Angela Rippon did them.”
SparklingDormouse adds: “Lovely movement from Annabel. Enjoyable & calm & classy. Hideous asymmetrical dress & distracting sleeve. Surprised Tess hasn’t nicked it off her!”
Some thoughts from readers on Layton Williams.
Rufusonly says: “Layton’s opening dance was a definite rumba and not a showdance. He might have lacked hip action but the balance of the dance was extraordinary. They looked a couple here and Layton was in the moment… I’m warming to Layton. I look forward to his routines. I’ve never seen a dance as good as that Charleston in any year of Strictly. It was astonishing. It’s not a standard someone just setting out in the competition could ever attain. He’s a special dancer, one of the country’s best. I don’t think he’ll win but he’ll make the final special.”
Lidoswimmer says: “Maybe the rumba should be retired from Strictly, it tends to be a bit ‘meh’ - think the Charleston will be more up Layton’s street.”
fihema adds: “Well that was a whole lot of fun. For once a different register for Layton and it really showed he CAN dance. Not just do show dances. Brilliant fun. Made me smile.”
Here’s a round-up of your comments. On Bobby Brazier, YodaknowsAll says: “Bobby, that quickstep was quite frankly brilliant. Light, bright and gorgeous.”
Fleur01 says “Dianne’s frock is fab. Ten from me.”
Wordiplyer says: “Dianne is brilliant when it comes to partnering the quickstep. She and Joe did a fantastic one to ‘Dancing Fool’ a couple of years ago in Blackpool. He got one of his best scores for that also.”
EastofStratford says: “Evening all. Enjoying tonight’s show. I particularly liked the way Bobbie used the “smell under the nose” acting technique of Joey from Friends, very effective.”
Rufusonly says: “Bobby’s just danced himself into the final. The contrast with his previous dance was marked. If it’s about the journey then Bobby has served his apprenticeship. He deserves that final spot.
Owbeck says: “Well, Bobby is pulling out all the stops, that’s for sure. I might have been premature in heralding his demise
Pancake01 adds: “Ooh I liked that from Bobby. I thought he could have been sharper in places, but I loved his outfit, his confidence and good capeology. Well done!”
Annabel Croft seems to have reached her limit and will be expecting that dreaded red light of doom tomorrow but who could she face? One of the boys, I expect. Bobby Brazier or (unjustly) Layton Williams.
It’s the penultimate round of envelope-opening this series. Here are this week’s gong-getters…
Best dance: Layton’s Charleston by some distance. Silver medal to Bobby’s quickstep.
Worst dance: Annabel’s salsa, I’m afraid.
Best music choice: Mack The Knife worked perfectly for Bobby’s quickstep. Sometimes the old’uns are the best.
Worst music choice: Run Boy Run by Woodkid for Bobby’s paso. Too ubiquitous. Layton’s Rihanna rumba was a little dull too.
Best outfit: Dianne’s green velvet quickstep frock.
Worst outfit: Annabel’s yellow salsa frock was a crime against fashion. I didn’t love Layton’s wafty school uniform for his rumba either.
Best judges’ comment: Shirley stripping Anton of his King Of Ballroom title. Anton’s “fluffer” faux-pas to Ellie was awkz.
Worst VT: The messages from friends and family got a tad repetitive and felt like they should’ve been saved for the final.
Best Claudia quip: Her scene-setting for Vernon’s handover to Tess and the usual Vito ramble-prompting.
As Tess and Claud get in their traditional clinch and tell us to “Keeeeeep dancing!”, please stay with us for analysis, reaction and a round-up of your comments.
The public vote is announced and the now traditional chaotic prop-fest erupts in the ballroom. A recap of tonight’s eight routines on-screen now.
Remember that last week’s scores have been carried over and added to this week’s two dances. Here’s how they stand:
Layton and Nikita - 40 + 36 + 40 = 116 points
Ellie and Vito - 36 + 37 + 38 = 111 points
Bobby and Dianne - 34 + 38 + 35 = 107 points
Annabel and Johannes - 33 + 32 + 33 = 98 points
Judges’ scores: 9, 9, 10, 10 for a total of 38 points. Second on the combined leaderboard behind Layton.
Judges’ comments for Ellie and Vito: Motsi says “you’ve gone from girl to woman, you owned it and you own yourself, transition went sideways but brilliant”. Shirley says “it’s hard to keep up with Vito but you did just that, you’re a worthy finalist”. Anton says “wham, quite the finish, you’ve become a versatile dancer, clean timing, execution and commitment right on point, I’m a huge fan”. Craig concludes “some timing discrepancies in the side-by-side but we’ve seen a different side to you, feisty, grounded, fantastic shapes, amazing”. Nines and maybe a 10 or two?
They’re the last pair this series to do a Couple’s Choice. Ellie’s a big Dua Lipa fan so is relishing this medley of contemporary bangers. She’s looking like a pop star herself in a red sparkly catsuit. Canes and a chair prop. Fast, slick, sassy and fun with so much going on. Commercial style and a full-on performance. Floor work and changes of gear. Spectacular spinning lift that’s more Dancing On Ice than Strictly. Wow.
Song: Dua Lipa Medley. This mash-up of hits by the English-Albanian disco-pop diva includes Blow Your Mind (Mwah), Physical and Levitating. Fun Dua Lipa facts: despite being a Londoner, she’s a Liverpool FC fan and has embraced the nickname “Dula Peep” after a US talkshow host mispronounced her name five years ago.
Johannes gets adorably emotional and calls Annabel “a beautiful swan’, paying tribute to her resilience and tells her “you have won my heart”. No, you’re crying. Tess is emosh too. Jojo is our king.
Judges’ scores: 8 (boo!), 8, 8, 9 for a total of 33 points. Bottom of the combined leaderboard. I fear she’s reached her ceiling.
Judges’ comments for Annabel and Jojo: Craig says “thoroughly beautiful, you came out and fought, amazing”. Motsi says “gentle, vulnerable in a way that shows strength, I connect with you, be proud of yourself”. Shirley says “you went into the zone like a true competitor, loved your natural turns and fleckerl, serene and lovely”. Anton concludes “I wish I was doing it wit you, gorgeous line and pivots, dreamy mood”. Nines all round?
Annabel is back in Jojo’s arms, where she feels safe. After last week’s wobble in her normally reliable topline, she needs to get her posture and frame back. Drive forward with her heel but not tense up in shoulders. She’s in a feathered pale pink frock. Gorgeous mood. Soft and fluid, moving as one across the floor. Fast spins and pivots. Grace and poise. Confetti falls to finish.. Just lovely but I fear Annabel is the weakest dancer tonight, not done any favours by her two dance styles lacking wow factor.
Song: Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want by Slow Moving Millie. The Smiths’ 1984 song appeared on the Pretty In Pink soundtrack and has also been covered by Dream Academy. This version soundtracked the John Lewis ad for Christmas 2011 - the one called “The Long Wait” where the little boy impatiently counts down the days to Christmas but not to open his own gifts - so he can give his parents a present. Aww/bleurgh (delete according to schmaltz tolerance levels).
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