Welcome back to The DS All Star Series! Last time, our 9 remaining couples took on their favourite routine from their series, and after a tense skate-off with Bonnie & Mark, it was Jessica Taylor & Andy Buchanan who left the competition in 9th place. This week, Our 8 remaining couples will take on songs by artists who sadly passed away. Now, please welcome our ice panel for tonight's show!

essexboyash!
doctorwhofancal!
ChickenFromKiev!
and myself, daniel_farrelly!

Now let's welcome our 9 remaining couples!
Beth Tweddle & Lukasz Rozycki!
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 Suzanne & Andrei, skating to Million Dollar Bill by the late Whitney Houston

essexboyash: 9.5
comment; wow Suzanne. You are back on form. One of your best ever.

doctorwhofancal: 9.5
Comment: That performance was worth a million dollars Suzanne, absolutely beautiful .

ChickenFromKiev didn't send in his scores so we will use judges average which is 9.5

Daniel_farrelly : 9.5
comment: That was amazing and like I said last week, you are going to be in the final

That gives them a total of 38.0, a great start to the show.

Performing next is Matthew & Nina, skating to All Along The Watchtower by Jimi Hendrix

essexboyash: 8.0
comment; a great skate as always. But it was a little underwhelming for this stage of the competition. I want to see something fresh and exciting.

doctorwhofancal: 9.5
Comment: Without a doubt your best performance yet

Judges average: 8.5

Daniel_farrelly : 8.5
Comment: Great skate as always. You are one of the best in my opinion.

That gives them 34.5, bottom so far

up next is Hayley & Daniel, skating to New York, New York by Frank Sinatra.

essexboyash: 9.0 comment; you never ever disappoint Hayley. I love your attitude and energy and that translates Onto the ice and In Your performances. Well done

doctorwhofancal: 9.5
Comment: You're just one bundle of surprises Hayley, as always a fantastic performance.

Judges average : 9.0

Daniel_farrelly : 8.5
Comment: Haley you never disappoint, and that was great as always, well done.

that gives them 36.0, a great score if you ask me.

next to performance is from Laura & Colin, skating to Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley.

essexboyash: 9.0
comment. Laura. I saw a new side to you in that and I liked it. That's what i mean by upping your game. Well done

doctorwhofancal: 8.0
Comment: To be honest, I expected more

judges average: 9.0

Daniel_farrelly: 10.0
Comment: Laura, Laura, Laura. That was amazing as always and I want you to go far in this competition. well done.

That gives them a total of 36.0, their best score so far!!!!!

Next up is Zoe & Fred, skating to Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles

essexboyash: 9.5
comment; you are one of my favourites Zoe because you always give 110% and you always surprise unexpectedly

doctorwhofancal: 9.0
Comment: That was fantastic, totally out of your comfort zone

Judges average: 8.5

Daniel_farrelly: 7.5
Comment: Zoe you always give it your best shot, and despite being a bit stiff in a few places, you gave the performance we were looking for

that gives Zoe a total of 34.5, joint bottom

Performing next is Jorgie & Matt, skating to ABC by Michael Jackson

essexboyash: 8.0
comment; again, an amazing performance. But there was just a real lack if wow factor in there for me at this stage

doctorwhofancal: 8.5
Comment: It was great but not as great as some of the performances tonight

Judges average: 9.0

Daniel_farrelly: 10.0
Comment: Jorgie, what a performance you just gave. You had great commitment and character for that piece, you are great.

That gives Jorgie 35.5, great score despite some negative comments.

Next to take to the ice is Bonnie & Mark, skating to I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free by Nina Simone.

essexboyash: 8.5
comment; one of your best ever Bonnie. Well done

doctorwhofancal: 9.0
Comment: People really need to vote for you Bonnie, you're fantastic

Judges average: 8.5

Daniel_farrelly: 7.5
Comment: I know you can do some great moves an lifts, but for me, you still haven't given the performance that would bring you back in the race.

That give them 34.0, bottom of the leaderboard

Closing the show today is Beth & Lukasz, skating to Valerie by Amy Winehouse

essexboyash: 9.0
comment; you certainly aren't going to give up that title without a fight. Amazing yet again.

doctorwhofancal: 8.5
Comment: It was great but it just didn't have the same spark as your performance last week.

judges average: 9.0

Daniel_farrelly: 8.5
Comment: You always give a great performance every week and this week was no exception. well done.

That gives them 35.0. a great score for them.

With that last performance, lets take a look at the leaderboard;
1 - Suzanne & Andrei - 38.0
2. Laura & Colin - 36.0
= Haley & Daniel - 36.0
4. Jorgie & Matt - 35.5
5. Beth & Lukasz - 35.0
6. Matthew & Nina - 34.5
= Zoe & Fred - 34.5
8. Bonnie & Mark - 34.0

Lines are now OPEN. If you don't want your favourite to be in the skate off, then send me your rankings from 8 for your favourite, to 1 for your least favourite. Lines close at 2pm so get voting.

Meanwhile, feel free to talk about the show

Thanks for the votes, but lines are now CLOSED. Please don't try to vote as your vote won't be excepted but will be used for next weeks show.

Please welcome back your Judges;

essexboyash!
doctorwhofancal!
ChickenFromKiev!
and myself, Daniel_farrelly!

and your 8 remaining couples;

Laura & Colin
Zoe & Fred
Suzanne & Andrei
Bonnie & Mark
Matthew & Nina
Beth & Lukasz
Jorgie & Matt
Hayley & Daniel

So, I have the results. The first couple safe and skating next week is........

Judges, if any of you are present, please name the couple you are saving tonight.
If any of you are not present, I will base the decision on the overall leaderboard.

I save Bonnie

I save Bonnie

And with the other judges not present, that means we lose Zoe & Fred in 8th place.

I will reveal next weeks theme soon

Ooops, I forgot to say that Laura was safe

I can now reveal that next weeks theme is.....



Running order and songs are sent, so judges, please reply with your scores comments and votes when you get the message. Thanks

All scores received, apart from ChickenFromKiev and hannah, so I will fill in again and I will use judges average.