Driving home Sunday, fingers in ears (not me driving, obviously) singing la la la la la la la, much to the amusement of OH and Littlun, so I didn't hear the result and then straight to I-Player! Apologies for any spelling mistakes but it's almost time for ITT! Fighting talk form Chris and Ricky, the pressure telling on Ali though. Pro dance up first again, a total Latin fest to Red Light Spells Danger.
Chrola out for their re-vamped rumba and it's ok to play with her bum, they're family now! Gorgeous un-self-conscious start, passionate, lovely performance and a standing ovation. Craig: no real improvement, dreadful hands, loved the routine, love the opening, emotion fantastic - but ruined by hands. Darcey good partner, passing Ola around, was expecting more (a tray of hors d'oeuvres? Some champers?) Len: You put your heart into every dance you do; Alesha: clever choice, showed the sincerity and chemistry between you, but did expose lack of hip action; Bruno: went for it like a sex-starved fiend - ooh la la - can never fault what you put into it. Score: 38 Good start.
Alian next for their AT; Ali looks even more lovely than normal, what have they done differently with her make up? Quite a negative VT won't do her any favours, showing her struggling and getting emotional but - an excellent routine, the music worked well and more intimacy between them. Kept the tone of the dance and her best non-floaty performance to date, even with a little nervy mistake. Darcey: Put everything technical into , like it; Len: Kiss goodbye to your nerves, just relax; Alesha; tried to play the temptress, lovely intricate moments; Bruno: Cool blonde, slick and deadly, the nerves stop you, really good routine. Score: 42
Ricalie and their second waltz - Nat looks more nervous than Ricky - he knows he just has to go for it. A mixture of fighting talk and raw emotion and it brings out a beautiful, haunting and understated routine with lovely choreography. Alesha: beautifully executed, the way you lead, incredible; Bruno: smooth, refined, romatice, timeless elegance, fabulous, went through the music (he explained); Craig: phrasing exceptional, simple elegant, gorgeous; Darcey: Beautiful choreography, stunning, quality and class, a real man. Score: 47 (10's from Len and Bruno). They look a little stunned, not least because of the backstage standing ovation from the rest of the Pro's; Ricky thanks them for their support.
Chrola and a VT of his emotional journey so far - on top of the world week one, then lost confidence, got it back at Blackpool and their AT, as expected, full of chemistry, music much better than I thought it would be (majo credit to the singer, good job!) Showed he can dance, plenty of steps, confident, full of attitude. Bruno: a heroic effort - the face blah blah blah - Len's head in his hands; Craig: finding the trout mouth endearing, loved the choreography, danced it really well; Darcey: you moulded into that tango, became one person; Len: you epitomise what I love about Strictly, no experience, come out and have a go, and what a go, fire and passion, fantastic. Score: 42. Combo 80.
Alian AS and another emotional VT but more about the people in her life, including Brian! Are they, are they not? Can she hold her nerve? Pretty much, musical and smooth, did become a little stiffer mid way through, lovely choreography, very Fred and Ginger. Brian caught her by surprise with a kiss at the end, awww. So I think that's a resounding 'Yes' then! Len: Loved the first (AS), this was better! Alesha: My favourite dance from you, simple, elegant, class, classic; Bruno: the ballroom dazzler is back, showcased your quality, radiant; Craig: Fab-U-Lous. More 10's? Wow, yes - x 5! Score: 50. Combo 92.
Ricalie AT has to follow that; their VT shows they're very much a partnership, doing it for each other. She is very emotional - knows that regardless of how hard they've worked it could all end, if true to form in recent weeks. Now then - this wowed me! the choreography was fantastic and he so nailed it completely, there's a electric charge in the air; it's so close to the end. A standing ovation and I'm not surprised. If that's their last dance, it's the best they could have done. There's one very proud dad there. Craig: I loved it - absolutely amazing. Pure tango, the works. Darcey: the intensity, timing, musicality - couldn't tell you weren't a pro; Alesha: Sexy, hot, passionate, intent, hairs on my arms standing up; Len: Britain loves an underdog but we love justice too - and if you're not in the final, there's no justice. Would love to have heard comments from Bruno! Another standing ovation from the Pro's. Ricky thanks Flavia and Vincent for the inspiration - and does a brilliant impression of Vincent! Score: 49 Craig docked a point because they were out of time coming down the steps at the start! Combo: 96 What else can they do? Incredible partnership.
So after all that, how are we supposed to choose? I'm glad I didn't have to! Although, on reflection now, as I'm typing, I'd probably have voted for Ricalie. Darcey trips out with Ian, making a dream come true for him, a balletic jive to Stuff Like That There. Sort of an oxymoron, there's no getting down and dirty in this jive!
Results Show: Classic Pro foxtrot by Ian and Natalie to You Don't Bring Me Flowers, very emotional, stunning performance. Ian's loving dancing with Natalie; she's been a fab addition, I hope she returns. Wonderful by the band and singers too.
The World Exhibition Rhythmic Gymnasts, Craig and Natalie. Or, The Incredible Hulk and Beth Tweddle, whatever. Apart from some rumba like writhings, where's the dancing? Why do they think we like this? Give us a Hollywood AS anytime. I'm glad our three couples can't do that. I hope to God they don't attempt it anyway. If the title is up for grabs, a routine like that would surely lose it. Where's his hand gone? Eeeuuwwwww.
Oooh, new dance in the final - the Lindyhop (another type of r'n'r/jive??) Speedy IT trailer; Hairpsray with the Pros' and surprise visit from Austin. Vincent is bouncing around like a kangaroo with a sugar-rush. Lily Allen sings Not Fair; Matt and Aliona show out with another hip hop inspired Latin.
The Moment of Truth: Through - Ricalie! Wow, that's a ... a ... wow - what a turn up?! Oooooh, now there's tension ... it's Chrola! Such a shame to see Alian go, but someone had to - at least they've got each other. Please let them come back and do a showdance, PTB. Please. Ricalie still in shock. Well, that was unexpected - they've overturned the vote for Alian - by how much, enough to put them past Chrola too? Game on!
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