Tonight on Strictly Come Dancing - It Takes Two

Ravona are in da house! Aliona (Strictly Newbie) still insists it was a jump, not a lift! Rav (Argghh, missed the tag - RAVishing Rumba?) Claudia tells her she's the new Brendan, they do a skit with Rav as The Incredible Hulk! Claudia tells him "Stop touching Aliona!"

Choreography Corner is back with Karen (Hardy misses a trick), she's looking fab-u-lous and takes all us morons through what makes very good choreography - a combo of musical interpretation, something that touches the audience, high and lows, quicks and slows - she picks Chrola, Alian and Jostina - yes, Jostina, to demonstrate her points.

We meet the demanding, hot perfectionist (James' words) Shirley Ballas (Ballas of Steel), multiple Grand Slam Latin Champion and one of Len's favourite women of all time; she was truly amazed at the mambo, given the lack of time - and gave us pointers on the second group: Ricky W. natural body rhythm, lacks concentration (Claudia: Naughty and rhythm - *tick* Cue howls of laughter!) Natalie's a good girl and gifted - totally dedicated Strictly girl! Phil, some rhythm, hard worker; Zoe - nice chemistry, working well together; Jo, passionate, dedicated, struggled a little. She finished by saying it's one of the best casts she's seen for a long time! Is it possible for me to be even more excited now?

The filming of the trailer took place dahn the Whitechapel Frog and Toad *wonders if the Hospital Tavern is still there* Phil Tufnell appears to be preparing for ballet; niiiice tie, Richard! The eye belongs, not to Bruce, but to Marianne, a model. Would've been more fun had it been Brucie's though, wouldn't it?

Claudia reveals her secret weapon to keep order this year - she's had a foghorn transplanted into her hands. On the sofa we have Jade (Going for Gold) Ricky (Rocket fuel Ricky) and Lynda (Loose Woman) who said that it was only the love of the people that stopped her putting her head down the toilet. Claudia: "Everyone paired with Darren has the time of their lives." Lynda: "Really?" And all of Ricky's dances will have a Ricky's Mouth section specially choreogaphed in. It's tea time.