Welcome back to The DS All Star Series! Last time, our 10 remaining couples took on the duel, and after a tense skate-off with Zoe & Fred, it was Ray Quinn & Maria Filippov who shockingly left the competition in just 10th place, blowing the competition wide open. This week, the 9 couples left will take on previous favourites from their series, but will they have bettered or worsened through the years? Now, please welcome our ice panel for tonight's show!

essexboyash!
doctorwhofancal!
ChickenFromKiev!
and stand-in judge and fabulous host, daniel_farrelly!

Now let's welcome our 9 remaining couples!
Beth Tweddle & Lukasz Rozycki!
Jessica Taylor & Andy Buchanan!
Zoe Salmon & Fred Palascak!
Suzanne Shaw & Andrei Lipanov!
Matthew Wolfenden & Nina Ulanova!
Hayley Tamaddon & Daniel Whiston!
Jorgie Porter & Matt Evers!
Laura Hamilton & Colin Ratushniak!
AND Bonnie Langford & Mark Hanretty!

Now without further ado, let's begin the show! First up, it's Jessica and Andy, who are skating to Why? by Annie Lennox!

essexboyash: 8.5
Comment: "Great performance as always Jessica. Well done."

doctorwhofancal: 8.5
Comment: "My favourite performance of yours yet! Really enjoyed it well done!"

ChickenFromKiev: 8.0
Comment: "This performance was great when you did it the first time around and it was great now. You just proved why you deserve to be in the competition."

daniel_farrelly: 8.0
Comment: "For me Jessica, you have been really under the radar in this competition, but tonight you just shone throughout. Well done."

That gives Jessica & Andy a score of 33.0, a great score to start off the show as the judges are all in agreement!

Next up, skating to Baby, It's Cold Outside by Tom Jones, it's Bonnie and Mark!

essexboyash: 7.5
Comment: "A beautiful performance again. You never disappoint."

doctorwhofancal: 9.0
Comment: "You're amazing Bonnie! Words cannot describe my love for you, I look forward to your performance every week."

ChickenFromKiev: 6.5
Comment: "Ok, I get it, you're flexible. Maybe try skating now."

daniel_farrelly: 7.0
Comment: "Bonnie, we all know you can do those magnificent lifts and spins, but this is the time to show why you deserve to be here."

Some harsh comments from ChickenFromKiev and daniel_farrelly, but doctorwhofancal seemed to love it! That gives Bonnie & Mark a score of 30.0, putting them bottom of the leaderboard so far

The third couple taking to the ice is Zoe and Fred, who are skating to Run by Leona Lewis!

essexboyash: 9.5
Comment: "Wow Zoe. What an amazing journey you have been on! You're easily one of the most improved."

doctorwhofancal: 8.0
Comment: "You've come back from the skate off with a fight and I love it!"

ChickenFromKiev: 8.5
Comment: "After you were saved over Ray Quinn, the stakes were high for you. You needed to deliver, and you certainly did. You're slowly becoming a contender."

daniel_farrelly: 8.5
Comment: "Zoe, you have been in the skate off three times now, but I don't think you'll be there tonight. After that, you are a contender for the final."

High praise for Zoe & Fred, and that shows in the score of 34.5! They now top the leaderboard for the first time this series!

The fourth couple skating their favourite routine is Hayley and Daniel, who are skating to Endless Love by Mariah Carey!

essexboyash: 9.5
Comment: "One of the best performances of the series. Well done."

doctorwhofancal: 9.0
Comment: "As always a fantastic performance from you Hayley! You should be reall proud."

ChickenFromKiev: 8.5
Comment: "To be completely honest, I expected more from this performance, Hayley. The standard is getting higher and you disappointed me tonight."

daniel_farrelly: 8.5
Comment: "Great performance Hayley, you always shine out there no matter what routine you are given."

Very high scores for Hayley & Daniel push them to the top of the leaderboard with a score of 35.5! There's certainly an endless love for Hayley in the studio!

The next performance comes from Suzanne and Andrei, who are skating to their iconic routine Music by Madonna!

essexboyash: 10.0
Comment: "Perfection. I loved this so much."

doctorwhofancal: 9.0
Comment: "Madonna should watch out because you totally owned that song!"

ChickenFromKiev: 9.5
Comment: "This is one of the best skates in the history of the show, and I was really hoping you'd do it justice. And justice you did it, Suzanne. Almost perfection."

daniel_farrelly: 10.0
Comment: *standing ovation" "Suzanne, you are already in the final in my opinion. WOW!"

The first tens of the series give Suzanne & Andrei the best score of the series - 38.5! An exceptional score sends them to the top of the leaderboard!

Up next is Beth and Lukasz, the current champions, skating to Emeli Sandé's Clown!

essexboyash: 9.0
Comment: "You're the one to beat this series Beth."

doctorwhofancal: 9.5
Comment: "My favourite performance of the series so far. A beautiful performance that you should be proud of."

ChickenFromKiev: 9.5
Comment: "That was beauty on ice, Beth. I'm really happy you chose this one, that was the skate of the series for me."

daniel_farrelly: 9.0
Comment: "That performance was your best performance on the show and it still is in this show. Well done, and good luck."

Some very good scores and comments give Beth & Lukasz a very good total of 37.0, putting them second on the current leaderboard.

Trying to top that performance is Jorgie and Matt, skating to Skinny Love by Birdy!

essexboyash: 9.0
Comment: "So elegant Jorgie. You did a grand job."

doctorwhofancal: 9.0
Comment: "If I'm totally honest Jorgie, I haven't been a massive fan of yours this series but you just proved me wrong, that was great."

ChickenFromKiev: 9.0
Comment: "Jorgie, you are the dark horse of this competition. That was definitely your breakthrough performance this series."

daniel_farrelly: 10.0
Comment: "That was just beautiful to watch, you were like a little ballerina out there, and I'm pretty sure that you'll be here next week."

The judges in agreement, and daniel_farrelly giving his second ten of the night, gives Jorgie & Matt a joint second place on the leaderboard with a score of 37.0.

Skating to The Last Dance by Claire Maguire, will Laura and Colin be able to top the previous performances?

essexboyash: 9.0
Comment: "Well done Laura. You never fail to impress."

doctorwhofancal: 8.0
Comment: "Well done, keep up the good work."

ChickenFromKiev: 7.0
Comment: "What happened tonight, Laura? I was expecting so, so much more from this song and this performance, but unfortunately you failed to deliver. This could be your last dance, as the song says."

daniel_farrelly: 10.0
Comment: "That was just wow. Exquisite performance, well done. You never disappoint."

Another ten from daniel_farrelly, who looks like he's about to through tomatoes at ChickenFromKiev! Overall, Laura & Colin score 34.0 from their latest performance.

Finishing off the show with a skate to Dance With Me Tonight by Olly Murs, please welcome Matthew and Nina!

essexboyash: 8.5
Comment: "Another strong performance from the last male left. Well done."

doctorwhofancal: 8.5
Comment: "As always, a fab performance from you."

ChickenFromKiev: 9.0
Comment: "That wasn't dancing on ice, that was classy on ice. Your best skate to date."

daniel_farrelly: 9.5
Comment: "That was fun and cheeky to watch. From the beginning of this show I knew you were one to beat and, along with a few others, you still are."

The judges in agreement this time, and Matthew & Nina score a great total of 35.5!

Now all nine couples have skated, here is the leaderboard...
1. Suzanne Shaw & Andrei Lipanov - 38.5
2. Jorgie Porter & Matt Evers - 37.0
= Beth Tweddle & Lukasz Rozycki - 37.0
4. Matthew Wolfenden & Nina Ulanova - 35.5
= Hayley Tamaddon & Daniel Whiston - 35.5
6. Zoe Salmon & Fred Palascak - 34.5
7. Laura Hamilton & Colin Ratushniak - 34.0
8. Jessica Taylor & Andy Buchanan - 33.0
9. Bonnie Langford & Mark Hanretty - 30.0

The lines are now OPEN. To save your favourite, no matter where they are on the leaderboard, send me your rankings from 9-1, 9 being the highest and 1 being the lowest. The lines will close at an earlier time of 8pm tonight, when we'll see which two couples are in the skate-off, lose one more couple and find out the details of the next show. While you wait for that time to come, feel free to talk about the show.

Great show, you are a great host. You have my votes already

Thanks

You have four hours to get your votes in, don't forget

What happened to you hosting?

Many votes so far???

I am a judge on the alternative factor on the x factor forum which is on today as well, so couldn't host the show

No votes yet :/

Half an hour to vote!

The lines have now CLOSED. Please do not try to vote as it'll not be counted and you may still be charged

Earlier today, our nine couples skated for your votes, and the leaderboard looked like this:
1. Suzanne Shaw & Andrei Lipanov - 38.5
2. Jorgie Porter & Matt Evers - 37.0
= Beth Tweddle & Lukasz Rozycki - 37.0
4. Matthew Wolfenden & Nina Ulanova - 35.5
= Hayley Tamaddon & Daniel Whiston - 35.5
6. Zoe Salmon & Fred Palascak - 34.5
7. Laura Hamilton & Colin Ratushniak - 34.0
8. Jessica Taylor & Andy Buchanan - 33.0
9. Bonnie Langford & Mark Hanretty - 30.0
The votes have been counted and verified, and in a few minutes, the skate-off will be revealed. It'll then be down to the judges to decide which couple will be eliminated from the competition next.
I can now reveal that in no particular order, the first couple safe is...

JORGIE PORTER & MATT EVERS!

Well done, Jorgie and Matt, you live to skate another day.

Couples Safe
Jorgie & Matt

Couples Unsure
Suzanne & Andrei
Beth & Lukasz
Matthew & Nina
Hayley & Daniel
Zoe & Fred
Laura & Colin
Jessica & Andy
Bonnie & Mark

The second couple safe is...

MATTHEW WOLFENDEN & NINA ULANOVA!

Congratulations, Matthew and Nina. You progress through to the next round!

Couples Safe
Jorgie & Matt
Matthew & Nina

Couples Unsure
Suzanne & Andrei
Beth & Lukasz
Hayley & Daniel
Zoe & Fred
Laura & Colin
Jessica & Andy
Bonnie & Mark

Following these two into next week is...

LAURA HAMILTON & COLIN RATUSHNIAK!

Well done Laura and Colin, you are safely through to show 7!

Couples Safe
Jorgie & Matt
Matthew & Nina
Laura & Colin

Couples Unsure
Suzanne & Andrei
Beth & Lukasz
Hayley & Daniel
Zoe & Fred
Jessica & Andy
Bonnie & Mark

Also safe from the skate-off is...

BETH TWEDDLE & LUKASZ ROZYCKI!

Congratulations Beth and Lukasz, you're through to next week!

Couples Safe
Jorgie & Matt
Matthew & Nina
Laura & Colin
Beth & Lukasz

Couples Unsure
Suzanne & Andrei
Hayley & Daniel
Zoe & Fred
Jessica & Andy
Bonnie & Mark

Joining these four into week 7 is...