0:00:08 > 0:00:16It semifinals week on Strictly.And with just two dancer standing in the
0:00:16 > 0:00:21wake of being in the final.These things will be the difference
0:00:21 > 0:00:26between our bands being ordinary and extraordinary.Being focused.
0:00:26 > 0:00:56Fearless.Fast.Flexible.Dedicated. Determined.Disciplined.Strong.And
0:00:56 > 0:01:03as the band strikes up...And the dancing shoes go on...The most
0:01:03 > 0:01:07important thing I've got to be is ready.
0:01:53 > 0:02:00Live from the BBC, this is Strictly Come Dancing - The Semi Final!
0:02:00 > 0:02:04Please welcome your hosts...
0:02:04 > 0:02:05Tess Daly...
0:02:05 > 0:02:15And Claudia Winkleman...
0:02:26 > 0:02:34Hello and welcome to Strictly Come Dancing - the Semi Final!
0:02:34 > 0:02:36Last week was our Musicals Special and all our
0:02:36 > 0:02:38stars shone brightly on the Strictly stage.
0:02:38 > 0:02:41But sadly, there will be no encore for Davood and Nadiya
0:02:41 > 0:02:42after they lost out in the dance off
0:02:42 > 0:02:46to Alexandra and Gorka.
0:02:46 > 0:02:49Tonight, the stakes couldn't be higher.
0:02:49 > 0:02:51Not only are we one week away from the final, but
0:02:51 > 0:02:54the pressure is really on as our five remaining
0:02:54 > 0:02:56couples will dance not one, but two brand new
0:02:56 > 0:03:02routines.
0:03:02 > 0:03:05And watching their every dance move will be these four.
0:03:05 > 0:03:10Please welcome the judges.
0:03:10 > 0:03:12Darcey Bussell.
0:03:12 > 0:03:15Bruno Tonioli.
0:03:15 > 0:03:17Craig Revel Horwood.
0:03:17 > 0:03:27And Shirley Ballas.
0:03:31 > 0:03:33The judges, everyone.
0:03:33 > 0:03:35Remarkable.
0:03:35 > 0:03:37Our couples are backstage and with a place in
0:03:37 > 0:03:39next week's final up for grabs, they're more
0:03:39 > 0:03:41determined than ever to impress.
0:03:41 > 0:03:43So let's get them out here.
0:03:43 > 0:03:44Please welcome...
0:03:44 > 0:03:48Our Strictly Stars.
0:03:48 > 0:03:53Pop star Mollie King, and her partner AJ Pritchard.
0:03:53 > 0:03:56Actress and radio presenter, Gemma Atkinson
0:03:56 > 0:03:59and her partner Aljaz Skorjanec.
0:03:59 > 0:04:01Entertainer and radio broadcaster, Debbie McGee and her
0:04:01 > 0:04:03partner Giovanni Pernice.
0:04:03 > 0:04:08From Holby City, Joe McFadden and his partner Katya Jones.
0:04:08 > 0:04:11Singer and theatre star Alexandra Burke
0:04:11 > 0:04:21and her partner Gorka Marquez.
0:04:27 > 0:04:30There they are, our famous five semi-finalists.
0:04:30 > 0:04:32Congratulations on making it this far.
0:04:32 > 0:04:35We wish you the best of luck.
0:04:35 > 0:04:37The judges' scores for both dances will be added
0:04:37 > 0:04:39together to decide where the couples end up on
0:04:39 > 0:04:41the leaderboard.
0:04:41 > 0:04:43Those scores will be combined with your votes
0:04:43 > 0:04:45and the two couples with the lowest overall
0:04:45 > 0:04:47points will face the dance off in tomorrow night's
0:04:47 > 0:04:49results show.
0:04:49 > 0:04:52Sadly, one of our five couples will not make it
0:04:52 > 0:04:54through to next week's final.
0:04:54 > 0:05:00Dancing first tonight is Joe and and his partner Katya.
0:05:01 > 0:05:07Dancing first tonight is Joe and his partner Katya.
0:05:07 > 0:05:10Joe's been working hard this week learning two new routines,
0:05:10 > 0:05:13but he's had encouragement from Katya and his army of
0:05:13 > 0:05:22supporters up and down the country.
0:05:22 > 0:05:32Saturday night went well! It felt like everything came together at the
0:05:32 > 0:05:38right time.You're acting skills were off the chart.Could not have
0:05:38 > 0:05:46been better.Great marks, great comments.Incredible.We are through
0:05:46 > 0:05:51to our first semifinal. We are in it together! This week, the first dance
0:05:51 > 0:05:55we are doing is the American Smooth, based on the foxtrot.I'm pleased we
0:05:55 > 0:05:59are doing the American Smooth this week, because it gives us the chance
0:05:59 > 0:06:04to shine.There are a couple of big lifts in there, which are quite
0:06:04 > 0:06:09ambitious. But at this point, you have to take risks.I have a
0:06:09 > 0:06:14surprise for Joe, a video to show him how much surprised he has.Good
0:06:14 > 0:06:20luck, Joe, all of the Scots are behind you. We have watched you from
0:06:20 > 0:06:25day one.Congratulations on everything you have done so far.
0:06:25 > 0:06:31Everyone is behind you, well done. Good luck, Joe and Katya. I hope you
0:06:31 > 0:06:39get through to the final and I hope you win.Katya and Joe, we love you.
0:06:39 > 0:06:43Isn't that sweet? Giving us those messages gives us the boost to
0:06:43 > 0:06:48plough on and hopefully get through to the final. Let's do it for 'em.
0:06:48 > 0:06:52Dancing the American smooth, Joe McFadden and Katya Jones.
0:06:52 > 0:07:00MUSIC: Have You Met Miss Jones?
0:08:23 > 0:08:38CHEERING AND APPLAUSE. How about that? Joe and Katya. Listen to that!
0:08:38 > 0:08:41That is quite a reception.
0:08:41 > 0:08:43First dance of the semi-final and what a dance!
0:08:43 > 0:08:49Before we hear from the judges, let's welcome our fabulous
0:08:49 > 0:08:51live singers, Hayley, Jamie,
0:08:51 > 0:08:53Andrea, Tommy and of course, Dave Arch and his
0:08:53 > 0:09:00brilliant orchestra.
0:09:00 > 0:09:10That was the best of Joe's dances. What a glorious way to open the
0:09:10 > 0:09:17semifinal! We have four women and one man, and I have to say that your
0:09:17 > 0:09:22personality is exquisite. Your timing was extraordinary. Your lifts
0:09:22 > 0:09:26were great, and you had the most glorious movements from foot to foot
0:09:26 > 0:09:40today. Well done.Bruno?I think it is good news for you, Joe. That
0:09:40 > 0:09:44lift, I'm still palpitating. I thought you were going to tie her
0:09:44 > 0:09:50into a knot. How do you get out of that one smoothly? It was
0:09:50 > 0:09:57miraculous. It was so complicated. But you did it with such ease. And I
0:09:57 > 0:10:03particularly liked the side to side sections. It was nicely in sync. It
0:10:03 > 0:10:13had a lovely, jazzy swing. Very nice.Craig?You lost a bit of
0:10:13 > 0:10:18balance going into the second round in hold. It could have been a bit
0:10:18 > 0:10:22smoother if I'm honest. I thought your posture was sometimes leaning a
0:10:22 > 0:10:35bit towards Katya. But the lifts were fantastic. Stylish, wonderful.
0:10:35 > 0:10:40Was it smooth enough for you, Darcey?I enjoyed those lifts. They
0:10:40 > 0:10:46could have been incredibly awkward. But the dismount was smooth. And the
0:10:46 > 0:10:51preparations into them as well, you brought plenty of glamour, lovely
0:10:51 > 0:10:57sweeping lines, just what I wanted. Just what we wanted too. I can't
0:10:57 > 0:11:04wait to see what you do with the Argentine tango next. It is Joe and
0:11:04 > 0:11:18Katya!Well done. Can I just officially say, you are the first
0:11:18 > 0:11:24Scot to make it to the semifinal.So I hear, that's amazing.I know you
0:11:24 > 0:11:33love getting messages of support.It gives you the energy to keep going.
0:11:33 > 0:11:35My mouth is dry now.
0:11:57 > 0:12:02Just to be in the semifinal, I'm overjoyed.You are Mr positive.
0:12:02 > 0:12:04If you enjoyed Joe and Katya's American Smooth
0:12:04 > 0:12:07and want to see them in next week's final, please vote.
0:12:07 > 0:12:10All the details are on the screen now and voting won't open
0:12:10 > 0:12:17until later on in the show.
0:12:17 > 0:12:27Next week is the grand final, not sure if we mentioned it. So who
0:12:27 > 0:12:30better to help me out with the terms and conditions than last year's
0:12:30 > 0:12:30winner?
0:12:30 > 0:12:40MUSIC: Runaway Baby.
0:12:45 > 0:12:55Ore, while you are here, do you mind doing this?It would be my pleasure.
0:12:55 > 0:13:02Here we go.
0:13:18 > 0:13:20Thank you, Ore.
0:13:20 > 0:13:25Tess.
0:13:25 > 0:13:32Our next couple is Alexandra and her partner Gorka.
0:13:32 > 0:13:34There's no denying last week was a disappointment for Alexandra.
0:13:34 > 0:13:37But she's kept busy learning two new routines and she's kept smiling
0:13:37 > 0:13:47thanks to some lovely messages from her supporters.
0:13:47 > 0:13:52How do you feel about Saturday?To make it to the quarterfinals was
0:13:52 > 0:13:57insane. Being in the dance-off, people see us as performers and go,
0:13:57 > 0:14:01they can handle it, but actually, it's the most scary feeling to be in
0:14:01 > 0:14:07that position. It's so big for me to do this. I have wanted to do it for
0:14:07 > 0:14:08so long
0:14:08 > 0:14:10do this. I have wanted to do it for so long. And here we are, and I
0:14:10 > 0:14:16don't want this journey to end. My first dance this week is the
0:14:16 > 0:14:21Viennese waltz. I just have to make sure my feet are in the right place
0:14:21 > 0:14:27at the right time, because technically, it's quite difficult.
0:14:27 > 0:14:34Today, I have a surprise for Alexandra.Alexandra, your
0:14:34 > 0:14:43beautiful. Go, Alexandra and Gorka! Good luck, Alexandra.You're an
0:14:43 > 0:14:49absolute inspiration.I love you, Alexandra and Gorka.You make me
0:14:49 > 0:14:53feel so much emotion when you dance. Watching the video showed me how
0:14:53 > 0:15:00much love there is out there.Please keep up the emotion in your dances.
0:15:00 > 0:15:07I hope you win.My family is rooting for you 100%.It has definitely
0:15:07 > 0:15:11picked me up. I need to go out there and give it my all. Do it for those
0:15:11 > 0:15:14who support us and make them proud.
0:15:14 > 0:15:22Dancing the Viennese Waltz, Alexandra Burke and Gorka Marquez.
0:15:22 > 0:15:24APPLAUSE.
0:15:24 > 0:16:43MUSIC: Everybody Hurts
0:16:58 > 0:17:06APPLAUSE
0:17:12 > 0:17:18Yes, Alexandra and Gorka, just breath taking. Listen to that.
0:17:18 > 0:17:23Listen to that reception. Listen, well done my darling. Breath taking.
0:17:23 > 0:17:35Shirley is on her feet. So emotional.Excellent, classy. It had
0:17:35 > 0:17:39a soft dreamy quality. Flowing like there is no tomorrow. What you did,
0:17:39 > 0:17:45the use of your arms tonight, it was caressing the air, reaching through
0:17:45 > 0:17:57space and at the same time emoating. It felt like the softest, silk est
0:17:57 > 0:18:01pashmina and you want to be wrarpd around it all night. Brilliant.So
0:18:01 > 0:18:06are you, Bruno. Craig, what did you think?One place your feet didn't
0:18:06 > 0:18:12come togethering in that routine. Come on!I can't get as mushy as
0:18:12 > 0:18:15Bruno, darling. A good amount of rotation, I thought. Not many
0:18:15 > 0:18:20surprises, actually. We expected you to do really well, and you did. It's
0:18:20 > 0:18:24really surprising actually that you are using your arms so well. So that
0:18:24 > 0:18:30I totally agree with Bruno. It's just beautiful. Really beautiful.
0:18:30 > 0:18:41Arms and fingers. Darcey.Thank you, Bruno. There was this wonderful
0:18:41 > 0:18:44ethereal quality. Like you are coming off the clouds. You kept it
0:18:44 > 0:18:48going, even when the music picked up you could have over pushed it, you
0:18:48 > 0:18:53didn't. You kept it incredibly graceful and elegant. The control,
0:18:53 > 0:18:57oh, my goodness. I really felt it. It was right, how you used the music
0:18:57 > 0:19:12until the very last beat, how you finished off every line - exquisite.
0:19:12 > 0:19:17Everything came together. I have to congratulate wardrobe, that dress,
0:19:17 > 0:19:23the outfit was stunning.Stunning. Everything happened, you know. So
0:19:23 > 0:19:29sincere in your movement. Everything about you is sincere. How you
0:19:29 > 0:19:34finished in your space and how you held your fingers as if you were
0:19:34 > 0:19:38holding a porcelain egg. Everything about it was stunning. You are
0:19:38 > 0:19:45stunning.Thank you.Thank you Judges, four out of four. We will
0:19:45 > 0:19:50look forward to seeing what she will do with the Salsa. Alexandra and
0:19:50 > 0:19:57Gorka, beautiful. APPLAUSE
0:20:03 > 0:20:07So lovely for you to get comments like that. I think we can officially
0:20:07 > 0:20:12say you've had quite a week of it. Yes. It's been a tough week. The
0:20:12 > 0:20:16love and support completely over powers anything else. I'm so happy.
0:20:16 > 0:20:21So happy.So. Hay. Two such different dances.Yes.Do you feel
0:20:21 > 0:20:26like - wait, I'm spinning, I'm doing the Salsa or is it fine. Did you go
0:20:26 > 0:20:38- brilliant.I'm looking forward to the Salsa, we both are.All right. I
0:20:38 > 0:20:44think he's delighted. OK - stop. The scores are in.Will the judges
0:20:44 > 0:20:47please reveal their scores...
0:21:06 > 0:21:18YES!Look at me, no more caffeine for you.
0:21:18 > 0:21:20If you think Alexandra and Gorka deserve a place
0:21:20 > 0:21:22in next week's Final, then please make sure
0:21:22 > 0:21:23they get your vote.
0:21:23 > 0:21:26All the details you need to show your support
0:21:26 > 0:21:29are on the screen now and remember, voting won't open until each
0:21:29 > 0:21:31couple has danced twice.
0:21:31 > 0:21:38Let's hear it for Alexandra and Gorka.
0:21:38 > 0:21:41Still to come, Gemma and Aljaz Rumba under a full moon.
0:21:41 > 0:21:42Tess.
0:21:42 > 0:21:44Look who I've found, it's one of last year's
0:21:44 > 0:21:49finalists, Danny Mac.
0:21:49 > 0:21:51Danny, can you give us a sense of what our ssemi-finalists
0:21:51 > 0:21:53are going through tonight?
0:21:53 > 0:21:56It's the scariest week of the entire season and the hardest because you
0:21:56 > 0:22:02have half the time to learn a dance, and you do two of them. This is the
0:22:02 > 0:22:05one out of them all that you don't want to go out. The worse to go out
0:22:05 > 0:22:08on because you are so close. I'm feeling for them all.Touching
0:22:08 > 0:22:16distance. So close. They are doing brilliantly so far.
0:22:16 > 0:22:21Our next semi-finalists are Mollie and her partner AJ.
0:22:21 > 0:22:22APPLAUSE
0:22:22 > 0:22:24Their first dance tonight is the Samba.
0:22:24 > 0:22:26It's got a real party vibe and Mollie's hoping it'll
0:22:26 > 0:22:28help her get an invite to the biggest party
0:22:28 > 0:22:30of the season - our Grand Final.
0:22:30 > 0:22:31APPLAUSE
0:22:33 > 0:22:37Saturday night was amazing. Unbelievable, wasn't it?You did so
0:22:37 > 0:22:42well. You have improved so much. I'm stunned.Thank you.I thought you
0:22:42 > 0:22:50got it just right.6.7.9.To get a 9 from the Latin queen, Shirley,
0:22:50 > 0:22:57does life get better than that? Semi-final! My first dance this week
0:22:57 > 0:23:03is the samba.Mollie is struggling with the different rhythms. There
0:23:03 > 0:23:07are so many different rhythms in the samba.The samba rolls are the
0:23:07 > 0:23:10hardest things ever. They look effortless. They are so hard. You
0:23:10 > 0:23:14have to look like you are really not trying as well, which is the hardest
0:23:14 > 0:23:17thing of everything.I have a surprise for you. Because you have
0:23:17 > 0:23:22been working so hard, I've got a treat.Aw!We love you Mollie and
0:23:22 > 0:23:28AJ. We thought you were o good at Blackpool.. They are so cute. Good
0:23:28 > 0:23:34luck, Mollie. You are brill yanlt. We loved your rumba.You are the
0:23:34 > 0:23:38best in the whole competition.We put so much into it, to see that
0:23:38 > 0:23:41people are enjoying what we are doing is the most amazing feeling in
0:23:41 > 0:23:47the world. That's amazing... I can't believe that. I wish I could go out
0:23:47 > 0:23:51there and thank each of them. Their support brought us to the
0:23:51 > 0:23:55semi-finals, which I'm so grateful for. I have to go out there and give
0:23:55 > 0:24:00it everything I've got for each one of those people.I hope you win the
0:24:00 > 0:24:03Finals.You can do it!
0:24:03 > 0:24:05APPLAUSE
0:24:05 > 0:24:07Dancing the Samba, Mollie King and AJ Pritchard.
0:24:07 > 0:24:08APPLAUSE
0:24:08 > 0:24:14MUSIC: Whenever, Wherever
0:25:36 > 0:25:42APPLAUSE
0:25:51 > 0:25:54Having a little chat. I don't know what you're talking about. You
0:25:54 > 0:25:59looked so happy when you were dancing.Loved every minute.Do you
0:25:59 > 0:26:04know how cold it is outside?Nippy out there.It is a bit nippy. The
0:26:04 > 0:26:08samba is of course one of the toughest dances to make look good.
0:26:08 > 0:26:15How did Mollie do, Craig?The palm trees had more bounce in them than
0:26:15 > 0:26:22that. The rolls look awkward. Difficulty going from one step to
0:26:22 > 0:26:26the next. You were sometimes behind with the music. You weren't actually
0:26:26 > 0:26:31dancing on time with the music. It wasn't your best. We have to hope
0:26:31 > 0:26:35that your next dance is going to lift, but that wasn't great,
0:26:35 > 0:26:43darling. Sorry.Moving on, Darcey. Mollie you looked the part. You
0:26:43 > 0:26:52looked like a gold goddess.It's notoriously difficult. I felt you
0:26:52 > 0:26:54were chasing the music. It's difficult. Because of that your
0:26:54 > 0:26:59balance was in the wrong places. It became very jerky. The transitions
0:26:59 > 0:27:03from one rhythm to the next it didn't connect at all.Sadly, this
0:27:03 > 0:27:10is not your dance.OK, sorry. Shirley.I liked all the little bits
0:27:10 > 0:27:17when your body was going and your roll. You had some really good solo
0:27:17 > 0:27:23pieces when you were separated. You got that little bit lost when you
0:27:23 > 0:27:27got together. You got stationary samba walks and slow rhythm going on
0:27:27 > 0:27:32there. Yes, there were one or two little places. Overall, I thought
0:27:32 > 0:27:36you were really going for it.That's all that matters.Thank you,
0:27:36 > 0:27:42Shirley. We are seeing positives. Tonight you missed the flight to
0:27:42 > 0:27:48Brazil. That's what happened. He was in Rio, you were still stuck at the
0:27:48 > 0:27:54airport. It's all-timing. Southern Rail has better timing than you
0:27:54 > 0:28:08tonight, come on. It's very difficult. It's 's a rhythm cally
0:28:08 > 0:28:14dance. If it doesn't happen through your body it looks forced. You can
0:28:14 > 0:28:19let your hair down, yeah. It's all very well. It is the semi-final. It
0:28:19 > 0:28:23wasn't your best dance. Then again, as Craig said, you are back, you do
0:28:23 > 0:28:27another, I'm sure you will do much better.Thank you very much judges.
0:28:27 > 0:28:31It's not your best, we all loved it. You have another chance to impress
0:28:31 > 0:28:34with your waltz later on. I'm looking forward to that. Well done,
0:28:34 > 0:28:41darling.Thank you.It's Mollie and AJ.Thank you.
0:28:41 > 0:28:44APPLAUSE
0:28:46 > 0:28:48Don't say sorry.
0:28:50 > 0:28:53Listen, can I tell you something. Focus on Shirley. Shirley was
0:28:53 > 0:29:00adorable. She was positive. She loved your solo bits, her favourite
0:29:00 > 0:29:07parts of the whole competition. You always said to Zoe on It Takes Two
0:29:07 > 0:29:12you tried to avoid the samba you said there is no dance on earth less
0:29:12 > 0:29:15suited to your character.You need to look natural. Like it comes
0:29:15 > 0:29:20naturally to you. Oh, my goodness I'm thinking about every step out
0:29:20 > 0:29:23there. It doesn't suit me this dance. I gave it everything.You
0:29:23 > 0:29:28went out there and gave 100%.You did. You gave it 100%. He loved it
0:29:28 > 0:29:39and Shirley loved it. The scores are in.The judges' scores are in...
0:29:59 > 0:30:03It is like they won the lottery! Well done.
0:30:03 > 0:30:05If you want to keep these two in the competition,
0:30:05 > 0:30:08all the information you need is on your screen now.
0:30:08 > 0:30:11You will be able to vote for Mollie and AJ when voting opens later on.
0:30:11 > 0:30:14Remember to wait until all our couples have danced twice.
0:30:14 > 0:30:18I'll tell you when.
0:30:18 > 0:30:20Look, adorable!
0:30:20 > 0:30:22Still to come, Debbie and Giovanni perform a Jive.
0:30:22 > 0:30:24Dancing next is Gemma and her partner Aljaz.
0:30:24 > 0:30:28APPLAUSE.
0:30:28 > 0:30:31Last week, Gemma's Quickstep went down a storm with the audience,
0:30:31 > 0:30:35but it didn't really impress the Judges.
0:30:35 > 0:30:37Luckily, she gets two chances to prove herself tonight,
0:30:37 > 0:30:39starting with the Rumba.
0:30:39 > 0:30:46APPLAUSE
0:30:46 > 0:30:51Saturday, I thought it went well.I thought we delivered the best dance
0:30:51 > 0:30:57we have so far.You had a macular frame. You did some fantastic,
0:30:57 > 0:31:02beautiful footwork.That was something we had worked on. I was
0:31:02 > 0:31:05disappointed with this cause this week, but there is no point
0:31:05 > 0:31:08wallowing. You have to take it on the chin, bring it into the
0:31:08 > 0:31:13rehearsal room and take it into the next dance.Our first dance is a
0:31:13 > 0:31:18rumba. We are just working on making sure the legs are straight, the
0:31:18 > 0:31:24waiters on the right leg, your feet are on the right counts.Everything
0:31:24 > 0:31:28I have done time in-wise over the last 11 weeks goes out of the window
0:31:28 > 0:31:34for rumba.She is not picking it up as fast as she normally does.I have
0:31:34 > 0:31:39struggled today. Aljaz sat me down and said he had a surprise for me.
0:31:39 > 0:31:44Gemma, you're my favourite dancer. Do this for the north.We love you,
0:31:44 > 0:31:54Gemma and Aljaz!Good luck, Gemma and Aljaz.Good luck, Gemma.I love
0:31:54 > 0:32:02the way you dance.Good luck, Gemma and Aljaz!It means so much to know
0:32:02 > 0:32:07that people believe in what we are doing. I want to do everyone who is
0:32:07 > 0:32:12supporting me proud.Good luck, Gemma and Aljaz, get a ten!
0:32:12 > 0:32:14Dancing the Rumba, Gemma Atkinson and Aljaz Skorjanec.
0:32:14 > 0:32:16APPLAUSE
0:32:16 > 0:32:23MUSIC: Beneath Your Beautiful
0:33:50 > 0:34:00APPLAUSE
0:34:00 > 0:34:19Absolutely beautiful.Gemma and Aljaz, yes! Beautiful routine. So
0:34:19 > 0:34:23romantic. Did you fall in love, Darcey?There was a lovely or
0:34:23 > 0:34:30between you. It was an intensely romantic rumba. The eye contact, the
0:34:30 > 0:34:34beautiful slow swivel that you were able to control and just catch
0:34:34 > 0:34:39Aljaz's eyes really took me. I could see how hard you were working,
0:34:39 > 0:34:42especially on the straight leg. You were creating great resistance. I
0:34:42 > 0:34:47would just love all that hard work that you put into those legs and all
0:34:47 > 0:34:53that control, I would love to see you breathe into your body so that
0:34:53 > 0:34:56we could see that emotion come through the body. You had amazing
0:34:56 > 0:35:11legs.Shirley?First of all, you have a beautiful set of pins,
0:35:11 > 0:35:14beautiful looking legs for this dance. I want to commend you firstly
0:35:14 > 0:35:20on your choreography. It was nice to see half of it in basic and the
0:35:20 > 0:35:24other half, you went into advanced choreography. Some beautiful elbows,
0:35:24 > 0:35:28wrists and hands in the beginning. Just one small issue. I agree with
0:35:28 > 0:35:32Darcey, I did feel you have some connection with your partner, it
0:35:32 > 0:35:36just lacks some musicality in the middle, some continuous movement.
0:35:36 > 0:35:42But there were other things I enjoyed, so well done.Very nice,
0:35:42 > 0:35:52darling. Proper are correct, sends you will, but not smutty. Very good
0:35:52 > 0:35:58-- sensual, but not smutty. I could see how much attention you put to
0:35:58 > 0:36:01the placement of your leg to get the right placement. The lead lines were
0:36:01 > 0:36:07good. But you have to be careful. If you are over thinking, it stops the
0:36:07 > 0:36:15flow from the leg through the body, and the continuous movement at the
0:36:15 > 0:36:20rumba requires sometimes stops. Make sure it happens all the time. There
0:36:20 > 0:36:30are no pauses. It is continuous. Otherwise, very nice.Craig, last
0:36:30 > 0:36:36week you scored Gemma ASICS. Better tonight?The upper body was a bit in
0:36:36 > 0:36:43inanimate. Also a bit torpid. That is what they are saying. The
0:36:43 > 0:36:47straight legs were wonderful. The hip action, you got, but the upper
0:36:47 > 0:36:51body wasn't working as hard as the lower body. If you could marry the
0:36:51 > 0:36:59two, it would have been genius. But I love the routine.And you have
0:36:59 > 0:37:04another dance later, which means another chance. You have the time go
0:37:04 > 0:37:15next. You are like a giddy child tonight! Adorable. Gemma and Aljaz!
0:37:15 > 0:37:30You smashed it! After you, my lady. Well done. Most of the judges adored
0:37:30 > 0:37:34it. And we should tell the group, you do a radio show. You are about
0:37:34 > 0:37:394.30 every morning and you have to learn two dances this week. This was
0:37:39 > 0:37:45your first week of wobbling.My breakdown!But they loved your
0:37:45 > 0:37:47choreography. The scores are in.
0:38:07 > 0:38:09Happy?Yes.
0:38:09 > 0:38:11If you enjoyed Gemma and Aljaz's Rumba and would
0:38:11 > 0:38:15like to see them dance in next week's Final, you will need
0:38:15 > 0:38:17to give them your vote.
0:38:17 > 0:38:19All the details you need are on your screen,
0:38:19 > 0:38:22but you will not be able to vote until all our couples
0:38:22 > 0:38:23have performed twice.
0:38:23 > 0:38:26Plus, if you want to know more about Strictly, go to the website.
0:38:26 > 0:38:28This week, Craig on the perfect Christmas condiments.
0:38:28 > 0:38:29Tess.
0:38:29 > 0:38:31Our next couple is Debbie and her partner Giovanni.
0:38:31 > 0:38:37APPLAUSE.
0:38:37 > 0:38:41Training for two new dances has really put the pressure
0:38:41 > 0:38:43on Debbie and, as always, Giovanni's been there
0:38:43 > 0:38:45offering support, but this week he hasn't been
0:38:45 > 0:38:46the only one.
0:38:46 > 0:38:54APPLAUSE.
0:38:54 > 0:38:58Saturday night, we had beautiful comments from the judges.
0:38:58 > 0:39:11Impressive.The best one was Craig. Leg!Dancing to Memory was special
0:39:11 > 0:39:17because I could feel the emotion within the music. Our first dance
0:39:17 > 0:39:21this week is the jive. I have always struggled with the Latin dances, and
0:39:21 > 0:39:27I don't think the jive will be any different. It's so fast, so I have a
0:39:27 > 0:39:34lot of hard work to do.We have a lovely message from the people
0:39:34 > 0:39:40outside. Ready?I love watching you and Giovanni.Last week was
0:39:40 > 0:39:45incredible. I am sure whatever you have got coming up will be awesome.
0:39:45 > 0:39:49You have shown everyone that it doesn't matter what age you are, you
0:39:49 > 0:39:55can do anything. So go on and win! Debbie and Giovanni, we watched you
0:39:55 > 0:40:10every week.Goal, Debbie, go!Your amazing!
0:40:13 > 0:40:16Debbie and Giovanni, you're the winner 's!Makes us realise how many
0:40:16 > 0:40:20people are enjoying what we are doing. Can't believe it. It's just
0:40:20 > 0:40:21so lovely.
0:40:21 > 0:40:23Dancing the Jive, Debbie McGee and Giovanni Pernice.
0:40:23 > 0:40:25APPLAUSE
0:40:25 > 0:40:35MUSIC: I'm So Excited.
0:42:00 > 0:42:10APPLAUSE
0:42:13 > 0:42:19Oh, yes, Debbie! Debbie and Giovanni, a standing ovation in the
0:42:19 > 0:42:33studio. Well done. I think he is more out of breath than you are! It
0:42:33 > 0:42:39was very fast. We are all excited after that. Are you, Shirley?I am
0:42:39 > 0:42:44very excited because to be honest, I was a bit nervous because of the
0:42:44 > 0:42:46beautiful straight leg we talked about in rumba. I was nervous about
0:42:46 > 0:42:52whether you could get down, but you were bending that standing leg. You
0:42:52 > 0:42:57were really giving it. A beautiful blend of swing. Nice straight legs
0:42:57 > 0:43:01when you did the chicken walks. You chose some nice choreography and
0:43:01 > 0:43:04coupled together with the flicks and kicks. You did a grand job, well
0:43:04 > 0:43:17done.Debbie always delivers on time and in perfect condition. Your
0:43:17 > 0:43:23timing is incredible. You're so sharp, it crackles. You are crispier
0:43:23 > 0:43:29than a kettle crisp. You don't miss any detail. You managed to maintain
0:43:29 > 0:43:37the energy. It was a sparkling jive. Craig, hope you were impressed?I
0:43:37 > 0:43:43felt it lacked a little retraction. I also felt your body could be more
0:43:43 > 0:43:51over your feet. For me, it looked a bit spiky and stiff. And your facial
0:43:51 > 0:43:57expressions were bothering me tonight. They reminded me of our
0:43:57 > 0:44:04past contestant Judge Rinder! Who is in the audience tonight. It did put
0:44:04 > 0:44:09me off slightly, but your timing is immaculate. Your energy is second to
0:44:09 > 0:44:20none.Darcey?Eddie, that was fast and sweet. Your agility, I am
0:44:20 > 0:44:26shocked -- Debbie. That energy, how neat, how crisp those kicks are, it
0:44:26 > 0:44:31is extraordinary and you just don't tire. What are you taking? I want to
0:44:31 > 0:44:38know. I want some of that. It is outstanding, what you give every
0:44:38 > 0:44:45night. Amazing.That is your first dance done and we are all hoping for
0:44:45 > 0:44:52a fabulous foxtrot later. Debbie and Giovanni.
0:44:54 > 0:44:57Well done.
0:44:59 > 0:45:05You are like a unicorn. The stamina you needed for that, it is favourite
0:45:05 > 0:45:11dance. Did that put you under more pressure?It did. He's 27, I'm
0:45:11 > 0:45:15heading for 60. Keeping up with him was very, very difficult.You didn't
0:45:15 > 0:45:21slow it down. I believed Debbie said in the training room, "I'm 59, go
0:45:21 > 0:45:26slower."It doesn't matter she did better than me tonight. You can see.
0:45:26 > 0:45:31Fantastic. The scores are in.Will the judges please reveal their
0:45:31 > 0:45:33scores...
0:45:47 > 0:45:54Happier with the 9s. When the 7 came out they went, "what."
0:45:54 > 0:45:57If you want to see Debbie and Giovanni dancing in the Final,
0:45:57 > 0:45:58then they will need your vote.
0:45:58 > 0:46:00All the information you need is on your
0:46:00 > 0:46:03screen now and you will be able to show your support very soon.
0:46:03 > 0:46:06We are halfway through. Let's look at the leared board.
0:46:10 > 0:46:12-- leaderboard.
0:46:17 > 0:46:19But with one more routine to perform, that could change.
0:46:19 > 0:46:24There is still all of this left to come.
0:46:24 > 0:46:27This Foxtrot is going to be pure technique.
0:46:27 > 0:46:31I know how important it is that I get every little detail right.
0:46:31 > 0:46:33I know how important it is that I get every little detail right.I've
0:46:33 > 0:46:38always wanted to learn the waltz, is it heel lead, ball flat. Where is my
0:46:38 > 0:46:45head looking? Keeping pushing out. So much to think about.The around
0:46:45 > 0:46:48Tyne Tango you have to feel the music and let it get inside you and
0:46:48 > 0:46:54express it.The tango is quite powerful and strong. It's all heels
0:46:54 > 0:46:57and it's bent legs. It's quite difficult to do at the minute.There
0:46:57 > 0:47:02is no time to think about what you are doing. I have to be doing the
0:47:02 > 0:47:06Salsa in my sleep because if you think about the next step, you have
0:47:06 > 0:47:08already missed a beat.
0:47:10 > 0:47:17I cannot wait to see all of that.
0:47:17 > 0:47:19And Mollie and AJ are doing a romantic Waltz.
0:47:19 > 0:47:22Now can we please just talk about the elephant in the room?
0:47:22 > 0:47:25You mean, are Mollie and AJ a couple or not?
0:47:25 > 0:47:25No.
0:47:25 > 0:47:32That elephant in the room.
0:47:32 > 0:47:37I'll get him.
0:47:37 > 0:47:42It's time to welcome back Joe and his partner Katya.
0:47:42 > 0:47:43APPLAUSE
0:47:43 > 0:47:45Over the series, Joe has been seen as the dark
0:47:45 > 0:47:46horse of the competition.
0:47:46 > 0:47:50Can he gallop through to next week or will he fall at the final hurdle?
0:47:50 > 0:47:51Let's see what the judges think.
0:47:51 > 0:47:53APPLAUSE
0:47:53 > 0:47:58Let us talk about Joe.He has been a slow burner for me. It's taken him a
0:47:58 > 0:48:06while to believe in himself. His Viennese Waltz, suddenly leg became
0:48:06 > 0:48:11the gentleman. He was leading Katya. For me he brings all the small
0:48:11 > 0:48:21nusiances to the dance. I remember his Paso. His shaping. He landed it,
0:48:21 > 0:48:27nailed. It I think he my may be the surprise.Joe's weakness is he looks
0:48:27 > 0:48:38outside his body and judges himself. That stops him from being musical.
0:48:38 > 0:48:41Katya believes in him and he can produce the goods. It comes
0:48:41 > 0:48:44together.When he gets the character right, it chicked in on that
0:48:44 > 0:48:49Charleston. He knew what he was doing. From that point he never
0:48:49 > 0:48:58looked back.Joe's next dance, Argentine tango. That fills me with
0:48:58 > 0:49:03a little bit of secret excitement. Oh, really. For me a little bit of
0:49:03 > 0:49:15hesitation, actually. For the lifts, especially.When I saw his lines in
0:49:15 > 0:49:21the paso doble I think it will be outstanding.Will he nail it or feet
0:49:21 > 0:49:26fail it?They are going OK 90% at the time. We are clipping each other
0:49:26 > 0:49:32in the ankle or the foot. The lifts are ambitious. They expect us to
0:49:32 > 0:49:38take risks. Hopefully, that's what we're going to do.
0:49:38 > 0:49:40Dancing the Argentine Tango, Joe McFadden and Katya Jones.
0:49:40 > 0:49:41APPLAUSE
0:49:41 > 0:49:45MUSIC: Human
0:51:23 > 0:51:26APPLAUSE
0:51:28 > 0:51:35Joe, Joe, Joe!Thank you.Listen to that. That was incredible.Thank
0:51:35 > 0:51:42you.Oh, look around.
0:51:46 > 0:51:49Oh, my goodness.
0:51:51 > 0:51:56That was incredible. I've never seen a lift like that before I don't
0:51:56 > 0:51:59think in all these years in the show.You never will again.I never
0:51:59 > 0:52:04will again. Superhuman. That was the last chance to prove yourself worthy
0:52:04 > 0:52:10in the final?Yes, it was.What did you think, Bruno?Argentine Tango
0:52:10 > 0:52:14from a different anning well a modern twist, and yet it was very
0:52:14 > 0:52:19true to the style and the feel of the dance. The choreography, the way
0:52:19 > 0:52:26you reflected the dramatic arch was superb, darling. Fantastic job. That
0:52:26 > 0:52:35ending was dramatic. I've never seen it before. You lost balance! You
0:52:35 > 0:52:41know what I mean. It was just a little fly in the ointment.
0:52:41 > 0:52:44Otherwise, I mean, excellent. Really, really good.Tiny
0:52:44 > 0:52:52imperfection.I'm only human!You are right, he's only human after
0:52:52 > 0:53:00all.Your walking steps were ploddy and obvious. You weren't creating an
0:53:00 > 0:53:05A frame I know you weren't going for that type of around Tyne tango.
0:53:05 > 0:53:11Could you have had a looser leg in the ganchos. You took a risk, did it
0:53:11 > 0:53:16pay off with its incentiveness? I think it did, darling. So well done.
0:53:16 > 0:53:23It did. It did. The audience reaction is incredible.This was
0:53:23 > 0:53:28wonderfully daring. It is all about taking the risks. You took them
0:53:28 > 0:53:35with... Om, my goodness it was scary and surprising just as we want an
0:53:35 > 0:53:41Argentine tango. I love the contemporary edgeto it. Very nice.
0:53:41 > 0:53:47The control, how you took charge of the dance, one balance, we were side
0:53:47 > 0:53:51on to that. How you controlled and directed Katya from the beginning to
0:53:51 > 0:53:57the end, she reacted to every move you did, it was perfect.I know that
0:53:57 > 0:54:03core would have made you very, very happy, Darcey. Shirley.Well, I said
0:54:03 > 0:54:08halfway through the season that you were the dark horse and detail Joe.
0:54:08 > 0:54:11I think you've pushed the boundaries.
0:54:11 > 0:54:17I saw the mishap and off balance. You pushed the boundaries. You
0:54:17 > 0:54:20danced the Argentine tango. You didn't stand there while she flicked
0:54:20 > 0:54:26and kicked. You took part and were involved. The pivots with the
0:54:26 > 0:54:31gaunchos, did I say it right? I'm learning that word. Fantastic
0:54:31 > 0:54:35pivots, spectacular. I saw that mishap, otherwise a great routine.
0:54:35 > 0:54:39Thank you, cheers.They have commended you on your bravery. You
0:54:39 > 0:54:42have done all you can. They have done their all, will it be enough?
0:54:42 > 0:54:51Let's hope so. Joe and Katya.Thank you, thank you.
0:54:51 > 0:54:53APPLAUSE
0:54:55 > 0:55:01Well done, Joe and Katya. The judges so impressed.Thank you.You have
0:55:01 > 0:55:05taken risks you two, especially then, the semi-final, could you have
0:55:05 > 0:55:10played it safe?No room for safe. She doesn't allow me to use the word
0:55:10 > 0:55:14safe or fatigued. Those words don't exist.Really well done. Amazing.
0:55:14 > 0:55:19The scores are in.The judges have their scores...
0:55:35 > 0:55:4135, same score as last time. Well done. Three lovely 9s.
0:55:41 > 0:55:44If you want to see these humans dancing again in next week's Final,
0:55:44 > 0:55:46please make sure you vote for Joe and Katya.
0:55:46 > 0:55:50You will be able to do so when lines open at the end of the show.
0:55:50 > 0:55:53Tess.
0:55:53 > 0:55:58Back for their second dance, it's Alexandra and her partner Gorka.
0:55:58 > 0:55:59APPLAUSE
0:55:59 > 0:56:01Over the series, Alexandra has experienced quite
0:56:01 > 0:56:07a few highs and lows.
0:56:07 > 0:56:10She's topped the leaderboard more than anyone else, but she's also
0:56:10 > 0:56:11been in the Dance Off twice.
0:56:11 > 0:56:14Let's see what the Judges have to say about her
0:56:14 > 0:56:21Strictly experience.
0:56:21 > 0:56:25Alexand this series has been outstanding and brought her best to
0:56:25 > 0:56:30the table.From the first step it's beautiful to watch. Her speed of
0:56:30 > 0:56:37movement that she really shines.I totally fell in love with Alexandra
0:56:37 > 0:56:44when she came out with her Paso, she had the passion, the fire.She seems
0:56:44 > 0:56:48to get in touch with the character of the music as much as she does the
0:56:48 > 0:56:56technique. You see a total performer.Proud Merry.I love ared
0:56:56 > 0:57:01that. Her power. She unleashed energy.Her consistency is
0:57:01 > 0:57:13extraordinary.Week 8, the arrange Argentine tango. She did a
0:57:13 > 0:57:19quickstep.Overall she has wowed us. She set a standard that is so high.
0:57:19 > 0:57:26How is she going to top it?This week she has the Salsa. It will be
0:57:26 > 0:57:31interesting to see if she has the rhythms, rotate her body joochl she
0:57:31 > 0:57:35has the right energy to interpret the Salsa. If she doesn't over
0:57:35 > 0:57:40analyse she could be sensational.We were at the point where it's
0:57:40 > 0:57:44serious, but you have to show you are loving life with the Salsa. It's
0:57:44 > 0:57:49fun, energetic. I need to not over think it and just go with the flow.
0:57:49 > 0:57:541, 2, 3. Perfect.If we can say we are here at the final, that would
0:57:54 > 0:57:56melt both of our hearts.
0:58:02 > 0:58:04Dancing the Salsa, Alexandra Burke and Gorka Marquez.
0:58:04 > 0:58:05APPLAUSE
0:58:05 > 0:58:15MUSIC: Finally
0:59:30 > 0:59:39APPLAUSE
0:59:39 > 0:59:53Oh, boy!Yes, yes, yes! Three out of four of the judges are on their
0:59:53 > 1:00:04feet. So other studio audience. Bruno is going crazy. Finally,
1:00:04 > 1:00:10Alexandra dance is a salsa. That was worth the wait. You have been
1:00:10 > 1:00:14consistently brilliant throughout the competition. How was it for you,
1:00:14 > 1:00:21Craig?The rotation in the hip, isolation, body rolls, continuous
1:00:21 > 1:00:35flow... Absolutely fabulous!So glad he spoke the truth. I love it when
1:00:35 > 1:00:40that happens.I love it too. I was actually jealous. I wanted to be at
1:00:40 > 1:00:48your private disco. What a routine. The amount of detail in the
1:00:48 > 1:00:51beginning with just your salsa basic and then the nice little flick and
1:00:51 > 1:00:57then the term, so many great details. If you're not in that
1:00:57 > 1:01:16final, I am going to get into his speedos!Shirley?I'm still on the
1:01:16 > 1:01:23speedos! Oh, my goodness, foot to foot, super clear, lots of rhythm.
1:01:23 > 1:01:33It was party time all the way.Thank you, Shirley!They were partying
1:01:33 > 1:01:40with you, especially Bruno. # ooh, I wonder dance with somebody!
1:01:40 > 1:01:45# I want to feel the heat with somebody, with somebody just like
1:01:45 > 1:01:55you. It might be December, but it felt like a Midsummer in Puerto
1:01:55 > 1:02:05Rico! Love you, honey.Love you too, darling.I think they liked it, safe
1:02:05 > 1:02:09to say. Amazing comments. Will they be enough to get you through to the
1:02:09 > 1:02:22final? Fingers crossed. Alexandra and Gorka!
1:02:29 > 1:02:38Well done. How extraordinary. The judge is swapping swimwear. I don't
1:02:38 > 1:02:42know what it means, but I think its a good thing. You make it look
1:02:42 > 1:02:50effortless. But it isn't. You trained so hard. What did you think
1:02:50 > 1:02:54of that reaction? I am so overwhelmed. We are having the best
1:02:54 > 1:03:00time. We are at the semifinals. This is great. Let's just have some fun.
1:03:00 > 1:03:01The scores are in.
1:03:31 > 1:03:41Oh, my God!I'm so happy for you. You trained so hard. You had a
1:03:41 > 1:03:47difficult week. We could not be happier for you. If Alexandra and
1:03:47 > 1:03:50Gorka's salsa was the one for you, please vote.
1:03:50 > 1:03:53All the details are on the screen now and voting will open
1:03:53 > 1:03:56later on in the show.
1:03:56 > 1:03:57You OK?Yeah.
1:03:57 > 1:04:00Still to come, Gemma dances a Tango to My Sharona,
1:04:00 > 1:04:03which I believe is Italian for My Sharon.
1:04:03 > 1:04:07Happy?Very happy!
1:04:07 > 1:04:12Tess.
1:04:12 > 1:04:14So excited about that 40, aren't we?
1:04:14 > 1:04:16About to dance for the second time tonight is Mollie
1:04:16 > 1:04:18and her partner AJ.
1:04:18 > 1:04:20APPLAUSE.
1:04:20 > 1:04:24AJ has always believed in Mollie, but it's only been
1:04:24 > 1:04:26over these last few weeks that Mollie's started
1:04:26 > 1:04:27to believe in herself.
1:04:27 > 1:04:29Can she make it through to next week's final?
1:04:29 > 1:04:31Let's find out what the Judges think.
1:04:31 > 1:04:39APPLAUSE.
1:04:39 > 1:04:44Mollie and AJ. For me, they are the epitome of chemistry. I can see
1:04:44 > 1:04:52sparks flying between these two.She is wonderful in hold. The rotation
1:04:52 > 1:04:57in the Viennese waltz was outstanding.The question is, can
1:04:57 > 1:05:00she maintained that?I understand that she has a wobbly core. She gets
1:05:00 > 1:05:06her shoulders a bit too high. But with the quick step, beautiful
1:05:06 > 1:05:12frame.That is the way to get to the final.What I admire about Mollie,
1:05:12 > 1:05:16she has been in the bottom two twice. It's given her that fighting
1:05:16 > 1:05:23spirit and she has come back stronger.For Mollie to be a
1:05:23 > 1:05:28finalist, she needs to really up her game.She is utterly charming, a
1:05:28 > 1:05:33beautiful girl to watch.She could surprise us.There is always a
1:05:33 > 1:05:40surprise.Mollie is doing the waltz. This could be good for her.AJ will
1:05:40 > 1:05:45have the ability to control her, and that could be her chance to shine.
1:05:45 > 1:05:50She could do quite well.There are so many different elements to the
1:05:50 > 1:05:55waltz, the ball flat, the heel lead, the pivots. There are so much going
1:05:55 > 1:06:00on.Because it is the semifinal, the judges will be very picky about the
1:06:00 > 1:06:09frame, the posture. Push away from me.The song is really slow. Every
1:06:09 > 1:06:14step I take has to be done really well. In the semifinals, I can't
1:06:14 > 1:06:16afford to make a mistake.
1:06:16 > 1:06:18Dancing the Waltz, Mollie King and AJ Pritchard.
1:06:18 > 1:06:21APPLAUSE
1:06:21 > 1:06:31MUSIC: Angel
1:08:07 > 1:08:11CHEERING AND APPLAUSE.
1:08:11 > 1:08:22Well done.What a wonderful waltz from Mollie and AJ. Such a lovely
1:08:22 > 1:08:29connection between these two. You looked like you were lost in
1:08:29 > 1:08:34dancing. Were you, Darcey?It had all the elements of a truly serene,
1:08:34 > 1:08:40romantic waltz. There were some lovely, beautiful qualities at the
1:08:40 > 1:08:42beginning, especially in your posture. You held onto that all the
1:08:42 > 1:08:47way through, only until the very end. I know that is when it becomes
1:08:47 > 1:08:53hard for you in terms if that left shoulder comes up in those pivots.
1:08:53 > 1:08:59But there was so much good in there, and you really focused. I did love
1:08:59 > 1:09:05the quality, I just felt there was an edge of nerves. There was a bit
1:09:05 > 1:09:14of that stiff right arm. But still a very nice job.There are a lot of
1:09:14 > 1:09:22nerves tonight.I think you are much more comfortable in the waltz than
1:09:22 > 1:09:27the samba. I will nickname you the pivot queen. No matter what ballroom
1:09:27 > 1:09:30dance you have got, you do your pivots so beautifully, correct
1:09:30 > 1:09:34footwork, right side of the body. You looked really comfortable in
1:09:34 > 1:09:40that. Was there a tiny hiccup? Sorry.It doesn't matter, because
1:09:40 > 1:09:46you had your beautiful frame. You are a gorgeous girl and executed it
1:09:46 > 1:09:53well. Congratulations.Don't get upset. Bruno?It was good, you
1:09:53 > 1:09:56regain your control and you went down the route of a classic, proper
1:09:56 > 1:10:00ballroom waltz, which is harder to do because you don't have all these
1:10:00 > 1:10:04adornments. So you really have to control it and you did that
1:10:04 > 1:10:10beautifully. You have a wonderful purity of lines. Yes, you got a bit
1:10:10 > 1:10:17tight and you did a slight mistake, but much, much better.Thank you.Do
1:10:17 > 1:10:23you agree, Craig?Aside from the mistakes, your left shoulder does
1:10:23 > 1:10:28tend to rise. But my darling, you have redeemed yourself. Thank
1:10:28 > 1:10:36goodness!We all loved it. It was beautiful, as are you. You have a
1:10:36 > 1:10:45little tear, darling! Don't cry, you were gorgeous.I was so nervous.You
1:10:45 > 1:10:59loved it -- we loved it, didn't we, ladies and gentlemen? Mollie and AJ!
1:10:59 > 1:11:08Mollie! Mollie!Please, don't be sad. You worked so hard on this.
1:11:08 > 1:11:15They much preferred it to the other dance. It was gorgeous.Your
1:11:15 > 1:11:19improvement is unbelievable.Thank you. The nerves are just getting to
1:11:19 > 1:11:24me. I feel like it's all crumbling away. No. There is no crumble other
1:11:24 > 1:11:30than apple, and I will bring it to your room.
1:11:50 > 1:11:54Well done, baby. That is no crumbling. This is your highest
1:11:54 > 1:12:05score so far in the competition. Really?Mollie! Mollie!They love
1:12:05 > 1:12:06her.
1:12:06 > 1:12:09If you want Mollie and AJ to Waltz through to next week's final,
1:12:09 > 1:12:10please vote for them.
1:12:10 > 1:12:13All the details you need are on your screen, so you can vote
1:12:13 > 1:12:17for them towards the end of the show.
1:12:17 > 1:12:18They are saying, please!
1:12:18 > 1:12:19Tess.
1:12:19 > 1:12:23Our next couple to take to the floor for the second time tonight is Gemma
1:12:23 > 1:12:24and her partner Aljaz.
1:12:24 > 1:12:26APPLAUSE
1:12:26 > 1:12:28Gemma's had an up and down series,
1:12:28 > 1:12:31she's scored 4, she's scored 10 and everything in between.
1:12:31 > 1:12:33Does she have what it takes to make it to the Final?
1:12:33 > 1:12:35Let's see what the judges think.
1:12:35 > 1:12:42APPLAUSE
1:12:42 > 1:12:47Gemma, you never know what's going to happen. Great at ballroom, and
1:12:47 > 1:12:50then the next week, she has a Latin and just collapses. Don't overthink
1:12:50 > 1:12:57it. These thoughts cannot be seen in a performance.The fear when she
1:12:57 > 1:13:02attends Latin is so revealing. That is what she has got to change.Bush
1:13:02 > 1:13:08she surprised me with her American Smooth, amazing. The lines you had
1:13:08 > 1:13:14were great.She had glimpses of absolute pure brilliance. She flowed
1:13:14 > 1:13:17across the floor seamlessly. She will have to bring that if she wants
1:13:17 > 1:13:25to get into the final.This week, Gemma, tango. The Big Questions I'm
1:13:25 > 1:13:35optimistic for her tango.I think she can produce the goods.The
1:13:35 > 1:13:39finalists in Strictly Come Dancing have to be extraordinary. We want to
1:13:39 > 1:13:46see perfection. Can Gemma deliver? The first thing that makes a good
1:13:46 > 1:13:53tango is keeping your posture perfect.I'm nervous about
1:13:53 > 1:13:59everything in the tango. The only thing that makes me feel safe in the
1:13:59 > 1:14:02dance is that I'm doing it with Aljaz.Gemma is a bit scared of the
1:14:02 > 1:14:09tango the moment.I can't remember what I was going to ask you. I can't
1:14:09 > 1:14:13remember the steps and I feel like I am letting Aljaz down. I am still
1:14:13 > 1:14:19thinking about what's coming next. This tango could make or break our
1:14:19 > 1:14:24semifinal. I've got to do it right.
1:14:24 > 1:14:25Dancing the Tango, Gemma Atkinson and Aljaz Skorjanec.
1:14:25 > 1:14:27APPLAUSE
1:14:27 > 1:14:37MUSIC: My Sharona
1:16:01 > 1:16:10APPLAUSE
1:16:14 > 1:16:19It is make-or-break time now in the competition, in the semi-finals.
1:16:19 > 1:16:24Come on over. So much determination, Gemma. We can see how much it means
1:16:24 > 1:16:29to you. Well done, darling. Superb routine. Lots of pressure on our
1:16:29 > 1:16:33stars tonight. Did Gemma deliver when it counts? I thought she did
1:16:33 > 1:16:37very well. Delivered two different dances this week. You came out, you
1:16:37 > 1:16:42have done the rumba and attacked your tango. When you were facing us
1:16:42 > 1:16:49you looked at us like - I'm going to give you that surly look. It was
1:16:49 > 1:16:51lovely. I thought you did really well today
1:16:51 > 1:16:59in your tango. Bruno.You were giving the judges the marching
1:16:59 > 1:17:03orders. I'm going to do this if it kills me. Lovely figures, lovely
1:17:03 > 1:17:09lineses. Be careful, when you over push a tango it gets steppy. It only
1:17:09 > 1:17:13happened a couple of times. Otherwise it really had a beautiful,
1:17:13 > 1:17:20beautiful quality. Very nice indeed. Well done. Craig.I would like to
1:17:20 > 1:17:24have seen more V shaping in the upper body. Your left hand also the
1:17:24 > 1:17:29palms should be facing the floor, not attached to Aljaz' back. I loved
1:17:29 > 1:17:36it. I thought it was great. It had attack. It was good.He said loved
1:17:36 > 1:17:43twice. Darcey. And he's smiling, look.Yes. Gemma, the determination,
1:17:43 > 1:17:53the passion. You were going for. It I loved that facial expression. That
1:17:53 > 1:17:57followed right down your core. Very nice work, very happy.Very happy.
1:17:57 > 1:18:01That is your last dance done. It's out of your hands now. Best of luck.
1:18:01 > 1:18:10Go upstairs and chill out with Claudia. Gemma and Aljaz.YES!
1:18:10 > 1:18:12APPLAUSE.
1:18:16 > 1:18:22You must be so happy those comments. I can't believe it.Shirley loved.
1:18:22 > 1:18:27It they were full of positivity. We mentioned it earlier, you had a hard
1:18:27 > 1:18:34week?It's been difficult. The dances are different, rumba straying
1:18:34 > 1:18:39legs on your toe. Tango bent legs. It's hard work. Never done it
1:18:39 > 1:18:44before. Not one single dance step in her life. Very good job doing two in
1:18:44 > 1:18:52one week. Good job.The scores are in.The judges' scores are in...
1:19:01 > 1:19:08Thank you very much.32, well done.
1:19:08 > 1:19:11If you want to see Gemma and Aljaz in the Final, then
1:19:11 > 1:19:14all the information you need to vote for them is on your screen now.
1:19:14 > 1:19:16You don't have long to wait.
1:19:16 > 1:19:19Voting will open in a few moments, as we only have one
1:19:19 > 1:19:22couple left to dance.
1:19:22 > 1:19:26I so love supportive wife in the back going - do it, write down the
1:19:26 > 1:19:30number. Tess.
1:19:30 > 1:19:35Our final couple to dance tonight is Debbie and her partner Giovanni.
1:19:35 > 1:19:36APPLAUSE
1:19:36 > 1:19:37Debbie and Giovanni have performed some
1:19:37 > 1:19:40amazing routines over the series and are just one more dance away
1:19:40 > 1:19:41from a place in the Final.
1:19:41 > 1:19:42Can they do it?
1:19:42 > 1:19:45Let's ask the judges.
1:19:49 > 1:20:00Can we just talk about the fab-u-lous Debbie McGee. We did not
1:20:00 > 1:20:08know she was going toibl a do what she has.She works hard. She has put
1:20:08 > 1:20:15the energy in of a 20-year-old. That endear dears letter to my house.
1:20:15 > 1:20:20That tango was beautifully precise. I couldn't find one thing wrong with
1:20:20 > 1:20:26it. 10, 10, 10, 10 - amazing.It's slightly too over placed and I don't
1:20:26 > 1:20:30see the character and the personality come through the dance.
1:20:30 > 1:20:48But she had a turn in the Charleston when she came alive.The lady, for
1:20:48 > 1:20:53me, is fantastic. She is doing the Foxtrot. Excellent dance. Her poise
1:20:53 > 1:20:58is going to chien shine. It will be her bubble. She will love this
1:20:58 > 1:21:02dance.I really struggle with getting the feet right and getting
1:21:02 > 1:21:11the head right.This routine is just all about pure technique. 1, 2, 3.
1:21:11 > 1:21:161, 2, 3. Head.Hopefully within the next few day it is will all come
1:21:16 > 1:21:21together like a jigsaw puzzle. There, nice.There are only five
1:21:21 > 1:21:25couples left. So I know the Foxtrot has to be the best it possibly can
1:21:25 > 1:21:28be to get us through to the final.
1:21:34 > 1:21:36Dancing the Foxtrot, Debbie McGee and Giovanni Pernice.
1:21:36 > 1:21:37APPLAUSE
1:21:37 > 1:21:42MUSIC: Isn't She Lovely
1:23:11 > 1:23:16APPLAUSE
1:23:29 > 1:23:46Debbie and Giovanni. Isn't she lovely - yes, she is. How was it
1:23:46 > 1:23:54Bruno?Strictly gorgeous. If you don't make it to the final necks
1:23:54 > 1:24:07week I will dance with your tutu, no knickers and a tiara.The mind truly
1:24:07 > 1:24:12boggles. He shocked himself now, look. Don't keep promises you can't
1:24:12 > 1:24:18keep. Craig.We can only hope and pray that doesn't happen, darling.
1:24:18 > 1:24:21You were too long out of hold. I think Giovanni you know that, don't
1:24:21 > 1:24:30you, darling. I have deducted one point for that.He didn't hear you.
1:24:30 > 1:24:35Repeat yourself.The whole last bit completely was miles long. We don't
1:24:35 > 1:24:39need to discuss that. You know the rules. You used the floor completely
1:24:39 > 1:24:45well. It flowed brilliantly. You maintained body contact all the way
1:24:45 > 1:24:51through and I loved it.Thank you. He loved that. Darcey.Stunningly
1:24:51 > 1:24:57effortless. I've said it before. The freedom you gave to that dance, for
1:24:57 > 1:25:00something that was incredibly technical. How you constantly
1:25:00 > 1:25:05changed directions. All those transitions were so smooth, so
1:25:05 > 1:25:14elegant. That was nice. Wow.Thank you.Shirley.Well, I truly do think
1:25:14 > 1:25:19you are heaven sent. I think you are the most beautiful lady. I think you
1:25:19 > 1:25:23are elegant, I think you are gorgeous. I think you had beautiful
1:25:23 > 1:25:30sweeping moments. You both looked involved. The music was lovely. The
1:25:30 > 1:25:34atmosphere was lovely. Thank you for closing our show like that. It was
1:25:34 > 1:25:41amazing.No higher praise than that from Shirley. Let's see where that
1:25:41 > 1:25:47leaves you on the leaderboard. Let's hear it for Debbie and Giovanni,
1:25:47 > 1:25:56ladies and gentlemen. Well done, darling. What a week, two
1:25:56 > 1:26:01such different dances. Everybody has had them, you loved the Foxtrot? I
1:26:01 > 1:26:07love doing it with Giovanni. Beautiful dance.To hear Shirley say
1:26:07 > 1:26:11thank you for closing our semi-final must fill you with joy. It's been
1:26:11 > 1:26:16hard?It's been really hard. I have butterflies in my stomach. That is
1:26:16 > 1:26:22incredible.Isn't she lovely?She is lovely. Nicely done, Giovanni.The
1:26:22 > 1:26:34scores are in.Would the judges' please reveal their scores...
1:26:49 > 1:26:59APPLAUSE Beautiful, beautiful.
1:26:59 > 1:27:02If you think it would be lovely to see Debbie and Giovanni dancing
1:27:02 > 1:27:05in next week's Final, then they will need your vote.
1:27:05 > 1:27:08All the details you need are on screen, but please don't call
1:27:08 > 1:27:10yet as you won't be able to show your support
1:27:10 > 1:27:12until the vote opens later.
1:27:12 > 1:27:14So, all of our couples have performed two routines,
1:27:14 > 1:27:17but where does that leave them on the semi-final leaderboard?
1:27:31 > 1:27:33That is their combined scores.
1:27:33 > 1:27:35But you can change all of that.
1:27:35 > 1:27:38If you want to see your favourite couple dancing one more time
1:27:38 > 1:27:40in next week's Final, you know what to do because...
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1:27:58 > 1:28:00To help you decide, here's a reminder of tonight's performances
1:28:00 > 1:28:05and the all important vote information.
1:28:20 > 1:28:30To vote:
1:30:55 > 1:30:58All five of our remaining couples have done all they can
1:30:58 > 1:31:00in the ballroom tonight, but only four can it make it
1:31:00 > 1:31:01to next week's final.
1:31:01 > 1:31:03No one wants to fall at the final hurdle.
1:31:03 > 1:31:06Here is why Joe, Alexandra, Gemma, Mollie and Debbie
1:31:06 > 1:31:14all want to make it.
1:31:14 > 1:31:19There is a sense of achievement from having got this far.It's the
1:31:19 > 1:31:24greatest feeling to have got through to the semifinals. It's been an
1:31:24 > 1:31:30amazing experience.This is the final hurdle for us.This is it.In
1:31:30 > 1:31:33the back of your mind, there is always that feeling, it might be you
1:31:33 > 1:31:39that kicked off this week.There is no thinking it's in the bag, because
1:31:39 > 1:31:43it's not. Do one wrong thing, you are gone.When you are waiting for
1:31:43 > 1:31:48your name to be called out, it's horrible.The feeling when the red
1:31:48 > 1:31:54light hits you, it's so difficult. If we go this week, that will really
1:31:54 > 1:32:00got me down to earth.Making it to the final would be incredible.It is
1:32:00 > 1:32:05just there in front of me.I would love to see this journey through to
1:32:05 > 1:32:09the end.It would make my dreams come true to get through to the
1:32:09 > 1:32:10final.
1:32:10 > 1:32:13Our couples have given it their all in tonight's semi-final,
1:32:13 > 1:32:15delivering ten tremendous routines.
1:32:15 > 1:32:18They all want to be in next week's Grand Final, but now
1:32:18 > 1:32:19they can do no more.
1:32:19 > 1:32:22They're all relying on your support to get there.
1:32:22 > 1:32:25Voting closes at 8.50pm tonight, so you don't have much
1:32:25 > 1:32:27longer to vote for your favourite couples.
1:32:27 > 1:32:30Your votes could help them avoid the last Dance Off of the series
1:32:30 > 1:32:33in tomorrow night's Results Show at 7.15pm, when sadly, one more
1:32:33 > 1:32:35couple will be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing,
1:32:35 > 1:32:38just one week before the final.
1:32:38 > 1:32:41Also on tomorrow's show, our professional dancers
1:32:41 > 1:32:44will perform a brilliant Lindy Hop themed routine.
1:32:44 > 1:32:47And we have a very special performance from Craig David
1:32:47 > 1:32:51featuring Bastille.
1:32:51 > 1:32:55So for all of that and to find out which of our stars will be
1:32:55 > 1:33:02dancing in the Final, please join us tomorrow at 7.15pm.
1:33:02 > 1:33:07Stay tuned to BBC One for Michael McIntyre's big show.
1:33:07 > 1:33:08And in the meantime...
1:33:08 > 1:33:13BOTH: Keep dancing!