There's nothing wrong with a little bump'n'grind, or so the songs says, but Claudia senses there's a change in the Phitya camp this week, because the tango is not for cheeky chappies. Phil (Tuff Daddy) wants to take his technical performance up a level; Katya (Tangtastic) has been reading up on her pupil and what makes him tick. We're introduced to the Lesser Spotted Philius Tuffius, a creature of habit who growls and pinches granola bars. He loves the tango - gets "to ruffer up a bit!"
The Exclusive 30's Club - Nat, Phil, Ricky G and Craig all aim to join it this week!
Friday Panel - Len (Walnuts about dance) and Craig (making his mark) Len says the four judges may all be looking for something different - he cherishes footwork, Bruno the timing, Alesha the artistry and Craig the performance and the celebs have to nail them all to up their scores. Claudia interrupts him and now he's forgotten what he was going to say! Onto the training: Lainton look absolutely fantastic, cracking. Dancing to Once Around the Block by Badly Drawn Boy - initial puzzlement turns to well, actually it's got a great lilt; Ianade are elegant, looking wonderful and dancing to Recipe for Love by Harry Connick Jnr, gorgeous; Vinalie going like the clappers, it's got a nice balance and dancing to Good Golly Miss Molly - that's got them all rocking - Len bought it for his mum for Christmas knowing she wouldn't like it and recounts seeing Litle Richard late in his career, when he had to be helped onto the piano by two blokes and a ladder, lol, he won't shut up! If you've missed this episode you need to catch up on I-Player, it's hilarious. Cravia look quite good, an improvement - dancing to Don't Let The Sun Go Down on Me. The band will re-augment apparently; Chrola - this is looking all right and a fantastic piece of music Shake Your Groove Thing - what Ian, James and Darren did a boogie babies dance to at the end of ITT once, d'you remember?
Nightmare on Strictly Street: James' braces pinging off during his jive with Gabby; Erin's hair loss; Ian's slip on finals night with Zoe; Katya said Phil told her he couldn't remember their first routine - just as they were going on; Flavia cites Matt's blanking during the foxtrot; Craig's scariest moment was when Fiona "leapt like a wild banshee" onto the judges table - fearing a whack, he got a kiss instead; Lilia's bra strap issue with Goughie, semi-final week; Len - when he looked to his left and saw Bruno with his leg extended. The thought still haunts.
Claudia's off to the studio with Len in tow, on the back of a forklift. Checking out the judges table, Len hopes to be sandwiched by Alesha and Darcey! Ricalie sign us off with their QS - or not - yes, there they go!
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