Laura & Pasha

Training
Laura has the Samba this week, which she knows isn't the easiest dance to do. She and Pasha have been working on technique, trying to perfect some Samba rolls. Laura says she is dancing to one of her favourite songs so she doesn't want to disappoint.

Dance
Samba - Geri Halliwell - Mi Chico Latino

Comments
Craig - It was clean, it had rhythm, it wasn’t particularly exciting but I liked it.
Darcey - Ya, Craig’s right, it had everything the Samba needed - I really enjoyed it.
Len - This is cheesy pop week, and you matched the cheese perfectly with the technique. Well done!
Bruno - Oh yes Laura! Those hips could cut through glass! So sharp and precise, I loved it!

Scores
Craig - 8
Darcey - 8
Len - 8
Bruno - 8

Total - 32/40

Laura says she can't believe how high her scores were

Simon & Katya

Training
Simon has been trying to perfect the Fleckerl in order to impress Len, but says he is struggling. He has to do this while coping with a knee injury. He hopes he can pull through in time for Saturday.

Dance
Viennese Waltz - Backstreet Boys - I'll Never Break Your Heart

Comments
Craig - You messed up dramatically on the reverse turn and your posture declined awfully after that. It was a shambles.
Darcey - There were a few wobbles, but I really don’t think it was bad.
Len - I did see the Fleckerl! Despite one or two unsteady moments, I thought it was a good dance.
Bruno - It certainly wasn’t your best dance and yea, there were some moments when you were off.

Scores
Craig - 5
Darcey - 7
Len - 7
Bruno - 6

Total - 25/40

Simon sighs, saying he is really disappointed, but hopes he has done enough to dance next week.

John & Erin

Training
After falling from the top spot last week, John is more determined than ever to prove himself. He and Erin have trained so much, in order to perfect their cheesy Tango.

Dance
Tango - Mel & Kim - Respectable

Comments
Craig - Powerful and sharp. I loved it.
Darcey - John, what a way to come back! That was fantastic!
Len - I thought the beginning was a bit too show-y, not enough dancing, but after that - wow, it was great!
Bruno - Oh yes John that was a sizzling Tango - the dance of the season so far!

Scores
Craig - 8
Darcey - 9
Len - 8
Bruno - 9

Total - 34/40

John says he is thrilled to have those scores, and his first 9 of the series.

Tommy & Flavia

Training
Tommy says he has one of the cheesiest songs ever, and has been working hard on his cheesy face. He hints that he hopes he will be "flying high" on the leaderboard.

Dance
Jive - Scooch - Flying The Flag

Comments
Craig - Although you seemed to lose some energy, I thought it was a good, polished performance.
Darcey - Tommy - you got the cheesiness perfectly! It was an ultimate cheese-fest I loved it!
Len - That was one first class performance, well done!
Bruno - I felt that as the dance went on, your kicks and flicks lost the sharpness, but other than that I have no complaints!

Scores
Craig - 7
Darcey - 8
Len - 8
Bruno - 7

Total - 30/40

Tommy says he is happy that his scores are improving week on week.

Jane & Anton

Training
After coming bottom of the leaderboard last week, Jane wants to prove she deserves her place in the competition. But, with her birthday during the week as well as work commitments, will she succeed?

Dance
Quickstep - Girls Aloud - Love Machine

Comments
Craig - You were clinging onto Anton, it seemed, but I have to say, that is your best performance to date.
Darcey - You had plenty of speed, but the technique was missing.
Len - At times it looked like you were out of time with Anton, especially in the Charleston sections, but it is one of your best!
Bruno - It was very heavy and yea, you were clinging but definitely not bad.

Scores
Craig - 5
Darcey - 5
Len - 5
Bruno - 5

Total - 20/40

Jane beams with delight after receiving the positive comments and scores

Des & Ola

Training
Des has the Samba this week and is absolutely dreading it. He says he can't wait for it to be over, but hopes he will be able to dance next week.

Dance
Samba - Ricky Martin - Livin' La Vida Loca

Comments
Craig - There was no life in that whatsoever.
Darcey - The Samba is a party dance, and although the party may have been a funeral party, there was a party! I enjoyed it.
Len - You were giving it your all and you tried your best.
Bruno - That was like reading a horror story! I tell you, that was car crash TV at its best.

Scores
Craig - 3
Darcey - 5
Len - 5
Bruno - 4

Total - 17/40

Des says he isn't surprised with his low score.

Louise & Robin

Training
After failing to impress the judges with their "lacklustre" Jive, Louise is determined to do well this week. She has been trying her best with the Foxtrot this week.

Dance
Foxtrot - ABBA - Super Trouper

Comments
Craig - Classy, mellifluous and immaculate darling.
Darcey - Louise, what an improvement! You came out here and delivered that, well done.
Len - Last week I really wasn’t impressed, but this week, what a dance. It was fabulous!
Bruno - Louise this suited you perfectly. You got the jazz and you got the technique. Fantastic!

Scores
Craig - 7
Darcey - 7
Len - 7
Bruno - 8

Total - 29/40

Louise hugs Robin, saying she is overjoyed with the feedback

Elaine & Vincent

Training
Despite appearing in the bottom two last week, Elaine is training more than ever to secure a place for at least one more week. She hopes that her Viennese Waltz will be able to help her do this.

Dance
Viennese Waltz - Spice Girls - Too Much

Comments
Craig - It was a bit clumpy and out of time, but saying that, I thought the routine was outstanding.
Darcey - Yea Craig’s correct, it looked sometimes as though Vincent was dragging you round the floor
Len - There were some issues, but the way you danced it was beautiful!
Bruno - Oh Elaine it was all a bit too much! It looked like a mother dancing with her son at his wedding!

Scores
Craig - 6
Darcey - 5
Len - 6
Bruno - 6

Total - 23/40

Elaine says she hopes her scores will be enough to get her through to next week.

Tim & Iveta

Training
After a hellish few weeks, Tim and Iveta are back fighting to stay in the competition. This week they have the Rumba and Tim has been focussing on his sexy face. He hopes he will be able to pull it off for the dance.

Dance
Rumba - Bryan Adams - Everything I Do

Comments
Craig - Good. But boring.
Darcey - You had the steps, but I felt no emotional connection, a bit disappointing.
Len - It was a bit bland, technically good, but no substance.
Bruno - Through that whole dance, your face only changed once, and that was during the mistake.

Scores
Craig - 6
Darcey - 6
Len - 6
Bruno - 6

Total - 24/40

Tim says he is sad about some of the negative feedback he received

Faye & Artem

Training
After topping the leaderboard last week, Faye is feeling the pressure. She and Artem are dancing to one of Steps' best known songs, so this adds to the pressure. She hopes the pressure won't overcome her on the night.

Dance
Paso Doble - Steps - Deeper Shade Of Blue

Comments
Craig - It was a bit of a let down if I’m honest. You didn’t seem entirely sure with what you were doing most of the time. Not one of your best.
Darcey - Faye, we could tell you were nervous. I don’t know if that’s because of the song, or another reason, but it did let you down.
Len - These two judges are talking to you like you were Ann Widdecombe! It was great, just not as good as last week.
Bruno - You came in this week with the momentum, but it didn’t work. You seemed too concentrated on the steps instead of performance. Still, it was good.

Scores
Craig - 7
Darcey - 7
Len - 8
Bruno - 8

Total - 30/40

Faye says she feels like she has let down Artem and is disappointed.

Perry & Kristina

Training
Perry has the Foxtrot this week, and hopes his Ballroom will be better than his Latin. He has been working on the Jazz and Hollywood of it all, hoping to impress the judges.

Dance
Foxtrot - Kylie Minogue - Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi

Comments
Craig - Well, where did that come from? A definite improvement.
Darcey - Oh Perry I knew you could do it, your Ballroom is so much better than your Latin, and this was a hidden gem!
Len - You worked hard this week so you could improve, and boy did you improve!
Bruno - If only your song was in Italian… Très bien!

Scores
Craig - 5
Darcey - 6
Len - 6
Bruno - 6

Total - 23/40

Perry and Kristina jump and hug when the scores come in.

Georgia & James

Training
The judges have criticised Georgia a lot for her lack of performance skills, so Georgia is determined to prove she can perform.

Dance
Jive - S Club 7 - Reach

Comments
Craig - Another surprise! You performed and wow, that was a performance!
Darcey - You seemed to really enjoy it out there, and we could tell, that was fantastic!
Len - Finally, a bit of a smile! Keep this up and you will go far my love.
Bruno - Oh yes Georgia! A performance, and a great performance as well!

Scores
Craig - 8
Darcey - 8
Len - 8
Bruno - 9

Total - 33/40

Georgia sheds a tear after getting a 9, saying she is over the moon.

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