0:00:00 > 0:00:10Five couples left, but only three places left in next week's final.
0:00:10 > 0:00:43
0:00:43 > 0:00:53Who will be there? It is the CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:00:53 > 0:00:53
0:00:53 > 0:03:03Apology for the loss of subtitles for 130 seconds
0:03:03 > 0:03:06This is the Strictly Come Dancing CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:03:06 > 0:03:09What a cracking start to our show. Now the semi-final was packed full
0:03:09 > 0:03:14of dancing, drama and sheer determination to stay in the
0:03:14 > 0:03:20competition. Tonight is a double elimination which means two couples
0:03:21 > 0:03:28will be knocked out one week away from our Blackpool final. Four
0:03:28 > 0:03:31people who will be illuminating Blackpool next week are our judges.
0:03:31 > 0:03:41But let's find out what is on our bumper bill with Claudia.
0:03:41 > 0:03:45Thank you, Tess. We have performances from Aloe Blacc. We
0:03:45 > 0:03:52have the amazing Military Wives. Plus he made it to the semis, but
0:03:52 > 0:03:56tonight we say goodbye to our fifth judge, it is the final Len's Lens.
0:03:56 > 0:04:04Here is a look at the drama on and backstage.
0:04:04 > 0:04:13It was the best ever semi-final. Absolutely stonking.
0:04:13 > 0:04:20I'm ready! Hip, hip hooray!
0:04:20 > 0:04:30A great start. You will be at the tower ball in
0:04:30 > 0:04:30
0:04:30 > 0:04:35Blackpool. Just beautifully played. I'm so
0:04:35 > 0:04:39happy for you. I'm telling you, you're dancing
0:04:39 > 0:04:49royalty. Ten.
0:04:49 > 0:04:52
0:04:52 > 0:04:54We have done our best. You really are its belle of the
0:04:54 > 0:05:01ball. I was nervous.
0:05:01 > 0:05:04You deserve to be here in this semi-final. Don't doubt it.
0:05:04 > 0:05:09You can come and scrub my floor any time!
0:05:09 > 0:05:18I'm just overwhelmed by the whole thing.
0:05:18 > 0:05:27It is beyond your skill set to be honest.
0:05:27 > 0:05:32Your arms are absolutely exquisite. They really, really are.
0:05:32 > 0:05:36Chelsee Flower Show in full bloom. One down, two to go.
0:05:36 > 0:05:38Darling, that was absolutely amazing.
0:05:38 > 0:05:46Ten. Ten.
0:05:46 > 0:05:56Ten. Ten.
0:05:56 > 0:05:58
0:05:58 > 0:06:03It was played extremely well. I got it. Nine. Four nines. Don't get too
0:06:03 > 0:06:06excited. I would have liked it more slick,
0:06:06 > 0:06:16but overall very entertaining, well done.
0:06:16 > 0:06:18
0:06:18 > 0:06:23I'm glad that's over. It is like veggiemite and I sort of
0:06:23 > 0:06:31loved it.. We don't know if that was enough, but we'll just wait
0:06:31 > 0:06:37with abated breath. I loved it.
0:06:37 > 0:06:41We are in with a chance, but who knows.
0:06:41 > 0:06:51Jason, if you're going to do your best dance of the series, what
0:06:51 > 0:06:51
0:06:51 > 0:06:57better time than the semi-final. Incredible. Ten. Ten. Ten. Pretty
0:06:57 > 0:07:01emotional stuff. Absolutely knockout because any
0:07:01 > 0:07:11three of of that final will make a fantastic final and I can't wait.
0:07:11 > 0:07:16Blackpool, here I come! An incredible night. Kicking off
0:07:16 > 0:07:25this evening's entertainment is one of the massive hits of 201 with I
0:07:25 > 0:07:35Need a Dollar, please welcome the Need a Dollar, please welcome the
0:07:35 > 0:07:35
0:07:36 > 0:07:39# I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need
0:07:39 > 0:07:44# Hey, hey # Well I need a dollar dollar, a
0:07:44 > 0:07:48dollar is what I need # Hey, hey
0:07:48 > 0:07:54# And I said I need dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need
0:07:54 > 0:07:58# And if I share with you my story would you share your dollar with me
0:07:58 > 0:08:07# Bad times are coming and I reap what I don't sow
0:08:07 > 0:08:09# Hey, hey # Well let me tell you something
0:08:09 > 0:08:11all that glitters ain't gold # Hey hey
0:08:11 > 0:08:15# It's been a long old trouble long old troublesome road
0:08:15 > 0:08:18# And I'm looking for somebody come and help me carry this load
0:08:18 > 0:08:21# I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need
0:08:21 > 0:08:24# Hey, hey # Well I need a dollar dollar, a
0:08:24 > 0:08:30dollar is what I need # Well I don't know if I'm walking
0:08:30 > 0:08:35on solid ground # Cause everything around me is
0:08:35 > 0:08:43falling down # And all I want is for someone to
0:08:43 > 0:08:45help me # I had a job but the boss man let
0:08:45 > 0:08:50me go # He said, "I'm sorry but I won't
0:08:50 > 0:08:54be needing your help no more." # I said, "Please mister boss man,
0:08:54 > 0:09:00I need this job more than you know."
0:09:00 > 0:09:03# But he gave me my last paycheck and he sent me on out the door
0:09:03 > 0:09:07# Well I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need
0:09:07 > 0:09:10# Hey, hey # Said I need a dollar dollar, a
0:09:10 > 0:09:15dollar is what I need # Hey, hey
0:09:15 > 0:09:20# And I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need
0:09:20 > 0:09:25# And if I share with you my story would you share your dollar with me
0:09:25 > 0:09:30# Well I don't know if I'm walking on solid ground
0:09:30 > 0:09:37# Cause everything around me is crumbling down
0:09:37 > 0:09:41# And all I want is for someone to help me
0:09:41 > 0:09:44#' What in the world am I gonna to do tomorrow # Is there someone
0:09:45 > 0:09:48whose dollar that I can borrow # Who can help me take away my sorrow
0:09:48 > 0:09:58# Maybe its inside the bottle # Maybe its inside the bottle # I had
0:09:58 > 0:10:01
0:10:01 > 0:10:05# Maybe it's insideted bottle # I Need a Dollar, a dollar is what
0:10:05 > 0:10:10I need # I said I Need a Dollar, a dollar
0:10:10 > 0:10:14is what I need # I Need a Dollar, a dollar is what
0:10:14 > 0:10:24I need # If I share with you my story
0:10:24 > 0:10:39
0:10:39 > 0:10:44would you share your dollar with me CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:10:44 > 0:10:49OK, it's results time. Thank you, Claudia. We have five couples left,
0:10:49 > 0:10:57but only three places in the in the final so who will be dancing in the
0:10:57 > 0:10:59Blackpool ballroom next Saturday? Blackpool ballroom next Saturday?
0:10:59 > 0:11:09The results are in. In no particular order the first
0:11:09 > 0:11:12
0:11:12 > 0:11:22couple to secure their place in the final is... Chelsee and Pasha.
0:11:22 > 0:11:36
0:11:36 > 0:11:46CHEERING AND APPLAUSE Also going through to the final
0:11:46 > 0:12:03
0:12:03 > 0:12:07are... Harry and Aliona. CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:12:07 > 0:12:16Three couples left, but who has secured the last place in the
0:12:16 > 0:12:24final? I am afraid you will have to wait a
0:12:24 > 0:12:27little bit longer to find out. Alesha, Chelsee and Pasha are
0:12:27 > 0:12:29through to the final. Are you pleased with them and any advice on
0:12:29 > 0:12:34how to cope with the pressure next how to cope with the pressure next
0:12:34 > 0:12:40week? I am so happy with Chelsee and she earnt her place and the
0:12:40 > 0:12:44final wouldn't be right without her. Dig deep, get lots of sleep. The
0:12:44 > 0:12:54final is a celebration of the whole journey. You have got to go out
0:12:54 > 0:12:57
0:12:57 > 0:12:59there and go for it. You have nothing to lose.
0:12:59 > 0:13:09APPLAUSE They have got an easy ride, haven't
0:13:09 > 0:13:10
0:13:10 > 0:13:14they? Harry and Aliona. Prince Harry has got everything it
0:13:14 > 0:13:19takes to be king of the ballroom. Maintain the momentum and nail it.
0:13:19 > 0:13:28All right! Our very own dancing royalty, I
0:13:28 > 0:13:33Thank you, Tess and congratulations to our first two finalists.
0:13:33 > 0:13:36Well done. Chelsee, can you believe it? No, I'm gobsmacked.
0:13:36 > 0:13:40You looked so happy under that spotlight and the first celebrity
0:13:40 > 0:13:46to get a a 40 in the series. I didn't expect it, but I was so
0:13:46 > 0:13:52happy. I was made up. We're so happy for you. Of course,
0:13:52 > 0:13:58you Pasha, you're doing a show dance. Can you give us a clue as to
0:13:58 > 0:14:03what it might be like? Funky. go with that rather nervously.
0:14:03 > 0:14:07Harry, congratulations, they went wild for you here. Thank you.
0:14:07 > 0:14:13I'm so happy for you. Did you ever think, "I will probably go to
0:14:13 > 0:14:17Blackpool, yeah.". I just wanted to get through the first week. I'm
0:14:17 > 0:14:22over the moon to be in the final. I can't believe it. Thank you to
0:14:22 > 0:14:26Aliona. Thank you to you guys and I'm just stoked. I'm very excited.
0:14:26 > 0:14:29Have you ever been to Blackpool? have been there before and it is
0:14:29 > 0:14:33the home of ballroom dancing and I'm honoured to be able to dance
0:14:33 > 0:14:38there. Congratulations to you guys.
0:14:38 > 0:14:48Next week our finalists will be performing the show dance and here
0:14:48 > 0:14:48
0:14:48 > 0:15:38Apology for the loss of subtitles for 130 seconds
0:15:38 > 0:15:48to terrify them, I mean show them MUSIC:
0:15:48 > 0:15:48
0:15:48 > 0:18:43Apology for the loss of subtitles for 130 seconds
0:18:43 > 0:18:48That was unbelievable. Len and I do that every year at the wrap party.
0:18:48 > 0:18:53Please welcome the judges. Thank you so much. This is when we
0:18:53 > 0:19:03sit down, we talk, we dissect, we look at the details, we can't do it
0:19:03 > 0:19:03
0:19:03 > 0:19:07alone for the final time. Let's introduce... Len's Lens.
0:19:07 > 0:19:10OK, we're going to talk about things from Saturday night. We will
0:19:10 > 0:19:15talk about your highlight of the series. First up, Len, I didn't
0:19:15 > 0:19:25think you could do better than last week with the singing. However, you
0:19:25 > 0:19:25
0:19:25 > 0:19:35very much enjoyed Harry's Charleston. Everyone listen to this.
0:19:35 > 0:19:36
0:19:36 > 0:19:39Oh yeah, go on my boy. Go on my boy.
0:19:39 > 0:19:47That's a reaction that I felt because that's what a Charleston
0:19:47 > 0:19:54should be about, coming out, fun, full of energy. I had to relieve
0:19:54 > 0:19:59myself vocally! I'm delighted that Len's Lens
0:19:59 > 0:20:06caught it! Craig, we want to talk to you about Jason. You got out a
0:20:07 > 0:20:13ten, marvellous. Amazing! He was incredible.
0:20:13 > 0:20:17The Argentine tango was incredible. We love his face in the party dance.
0:20:17 > 0:20:20He brings it on, doesn't he? He is a brilliant actor in that way. He
0:20:21 > 0:20:28lives through the dance and he was on a complete and absolute mission.
0:20:28 > 0:20:33Yes. You know, unbelievable.
0:20:33 > 0:20:38He is having a brilliant time. Bruno, we wanted to talk to you
0:20:38 > 0:20:43about Alex's - thank you. It was like Jason was here. Uncanny.
0:20:43 > 0:20:49We want to talk to you about Alex's amazing lift. When you look at it
0:20:49 > 0:20:55in slow motion, she is so adorable. Here she g she gathers the momentum
0:20:55 > 0:20:58and off in the air. Reach for the sky, Alex!
0:20:59 > 0:21:04Reach for the sky. It is very hard and again somebody
0:21:04 > 0:21:08that has never danced before. This mount is a -- the dismount is dodgy,
0:21:08 > 0:21:12but the going up, splendid. You have to be so brave.
0:21:12 > 0:21:16So brave and sure of yourself. We have got a little surprise clip
0:21:16 > 0:21:20for you talking about partners, if anybody should fall ill, we have
0:21:20 > 0:21:30found a couple to take to the floor together because of their
0:21:30 > 0:21:30
0:21:30 > 0:21:32extraordinary chemistry. Here we go. LAUGHTER
0:21:32 > 0:21:34She is so gorgeous. She is absolutely gorgeous.
0:21:34 > 0:21:38Stop it. You are.
0:21:38 > 0:21:42I feel sorry for you darling, sat next to him.
0:21:42 > 0:21:49Let's talk about the highlights of the series and let's have a look at
0:21:49 > 0:21:51yours Len. This is magnificent. Here we go. This is when Ola got
0:21:51 > 0:21:55grumpy. LAUGHTER
0:21:55 > 0:22:02It is so out of character. She got into a strop, didn't she? Look,
0:22:02 > 0:22:08"How dare you vote us out first.". And then shouted at this audience.
0:22:08 > 0:22:13I don't know what they did. She turned into her husband, sadly.
0:22:13 > 0:22:18This went down very well. We had a lot of chat about the next one. It
0:22:18 > 0:22:22is your pick of the series. This is Bruno... I waited three years for
0:22:22 > 0:22:32this moment. Didn't we all, darling?
0:22:32 > 0:22:37
0:22:37 > 0:22:40Here is Bruno dancing. He is loving it. Hold on.
0:22:40 > 0:22:45LAUGHTER Thank God more hair extensions!
0:22:45 > 0:22:49We will talk about your highlight of the series. This is was the
0:22:49 > 0:22:56brilliant Sir Bruce Forsyth come to go Holly's rescue.
0:22:56 > 0:23:01This is what I adore about Brucie. He came on to the floor and we were
0:23:01 > 0:23:06howling, darling. He just took off and that's what is brilliant about
0:23:06 > 0:23:11him. I just love it.
0:23:11 > 0:23:19Bruno, your highlight, of course, one of your judges, flying in the
0:23:19 > 0:23:29air. Here we have in slow motion Craig, aka Bryan May.
0:23:29 > 0:23:30
0:23:30 > 0:23:33I don't know if this is Bryan or the Wicked Witch of the East.
0:23:33 > 0:23:38You really are a rock'n'roller, hard rock.
0:23:38 > 0:23:41I was living the dream, darling. I have got a clip that nobody has
0:23:41 > 0:23:46seen before and it might seem odd, it is Lulu and Brendan dancing.
0:23:46 > 0:23:56They are going to do a high five. You would think that is fine, easy,
0:23:56 > 0:24:05
0:24:05 > 0:24:06high five, no problem. Have a look! Here we go. Here we go.
0:24:06 > 0:24:09LAUGHTER I could never end a final Len's
0:24:09 > 0:24:19Lens without The Grant. Claudia... What have I done? Even
0:24:19 > 0:24:20
0:24:20 > 0:24:30you can't escape Len's Lens. He is known in my heart as The
0:24:30 > 0:24:41
0:24:41 > 0:24:47Grant. I have moved in with him.
0:24:47 > 0:24:51Oh the surprise. I got my teddy. Even if we do this in four years
0:24:51 > 0:25:01time, I'm still going to show it, you know that.
0:25:01 > 0:25:01
0:25:01 > 0:25:07The grant. The Grant. The Grant. I call him daily and he has never
0:25:07 > 0:25:13rang me back! We love you, darling. Isn't she amazing? Come on judges.
0:25:13 > 0:25:17Thank you, the judges. Nine months ago, a group of army
0:25:17 > 0:25:21wives answered an advert to form a choir and it proved life changing.
0:25:21 > 0:25:25They have now release add single based on letters on their loved
0:25:25 > 0:25:35ones serve overseas. Here performing the beautiful Wherever
0:25:35 > 0:25:43
0:25:43 > 0:25:47You Are, please welcome the Gareth # Wherever you are
0:25:47 > 0:25:49# My love will keep you safe, # My heart will build a bridge of
0:25:49 > 0:25:59light # Across both time and space;
0:25:59 > 0:26:05# Wherever you are # Our hearts still beat as one;
0:26:06 > 0:26:09# I hold you in my dreams each night
0:26:09 > 0:26:14# Until your task is done # Light up the darkness
0:26:14 > 0:26:18# My wondrous star # Our hopes and dreams
0:26:18 > 0:26:22# My heart and yours # Forever shining far
0:26:22 > 0:26:31# Light up the darkness # My prince of peace,
0:26:31 > 0:26:41# May the stars shine all around # May your courage
0:26:41 > 0:26:44
0:26:44 > 0:26:47# Never cease. # Wherever I am
0:26:47 > 0:26:51# I will hold on through the night # I will play each day a safe
0:26:51 > 0:26:55return # Will look now through the light
0:26:55 > 0:27:05# Light up the darkness # My wondrous star
0:27:05 > 0:27:07
0:27:07 > 0:27:11# Our hopes and dreams for shining # Light up the darkness
0:27:11 > 0:27:21# My prince of peace high pressure # May the stars shine all around
0:27:21 > 0:27:52
0:27:52 > 0:27:59# May your courage never seize CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:27:59 > 0:28:07Absolutely amazing. Who will be joining them in
0:28:07 > 0:28:12For the last four months, they have been fighting for a place in the
0:28:12 > 0:28:15Stictly Final. It is elimination Stictly Final. It is elimination
0:28:15 > 0:28:25time. In no particular order, the first
0:28:25 > 0:28:34
0:28:34 > 0:28:37couple leaving tonight is... Alex and James.
0:28:37 > 0:28:42Alex and James please come and join me. Come on over.
0:28:42 > 0:28:49CHEERING AND APPLAUSE You have been absolutely
0:28:49 > 0:28:53magnificent. Thank you, Tess. have made it this far to the semi-
0:28:53 > 0:28:57final. Are you leaving happy? I am. I have had an incredible time.
0:28:57 > 0:29:02I don't know, when I'm old and grey I will look back at this and think
0:29:02 > 0:29:12this was a brilliant time. James, every day we have laughed 80% of
0:29:12 > 0:29:15
0:29:15 > 0:29:16the time apart when I get left and right wrong!
0:29:16 > 0:29:19LAUGHTER No, it has just been fantastic and
0:29:19 > 0:29:20to meet all the other 13 contestants and pro dancers and
0:29:20 > 0:29:29everybody backstage, it has been an incredible experience.
0:29:29 > 0:29:30Your favourite thing? Working with James.
0:29:30 > 0:29:32APPLAUSE He has been able to perform a
0:29:32 > 0:29:35miracle and done it in such a fun way.
0:29:35 > 0:29:38Ah, thank you very much. Is there anything you want to say?
0:29:38 > 0:29:43If there was a trophy for the most improved dancer, for sure you would
0:29:43 > 0:29:47have won that trophy. I would like to say who ever gets to work with
0:29:47 > 0:29:51you in the future is very, very lucky because you have been
0:29:51 > 0:29:56absolutely brilliant to work with. It has been an horror. Friends for
0:29:56 > 0:30:01life I reckon. We have loved having you both on
0:30:01 > 0:30:06Strictly. It is only fair to celebrate with some of your
0:30:07 > 0:30:10highlights. Well done, Alex. Strictly has been an incredible
0:30:10 > 0:30:15experience. The whole thing has just been more
0:30:15 > 0:30:18than I ever thought it would be. I had no idea you were such a
0:30:18 > 0:30:22glamour puss. It was simply beautiful.
0:30:22 > 0:30:28There have been many, many brilliant moments, but the night we
0:30:28 > 0:30:33danced at Wembley and came joint top of the leaderboard. So alluring.
0:30:33 > 0:30:38I never expected to get to nine, end of story. It is really hard to
0:30:38 > 0:30:40know how you are perceived by the the people at home. You were a joy
0:30:40 > 0:30:42to watch. Hopefully they will think she was
0:30:42 > 0:30:48the girl that did improve a little bit by the end. I don't think
0:30:48 > 0:30:52anything compares to Strictly. To get to the semi-finals is just
0:30:52 > 0:31:02amazing. Only because we've been allowed to
0:31:02 > 0:31:06
0:31:06 > 0:31:11Thank you. Alex and James, ladies and gentlemen.
0:31:11 > 0:31:21They're on their feet in the studio. Off you go. We will see you for
0:31:21 > 0:31:23
0:31:23 > 0:31:27your last dance very soon. We have said goodbye to one couple,
0:31:27 > 0:31:34but it is a double elimination so we must say goodbye to another. It
0:31:35 > 0:31:44is the moment of truth. I can now reveal that the final
0:31:45 > 0:31:52
0:31:52 > 0:31:56couple leaving tonight is... Holly and Artem.
0:31:56 > 0:32:01Jason and Kristina, we will see you in Blackpool next week.
0:32:01 > 0:32:04Holly and Artem, come over here. Come and and join me. Well done,
0:32:04 > 0:32:11you two have been magnificent together. Are you proud to have
0:32:11 > 0:32:14made it this far? I'm just proud that we have been part of the most
0:32:14 > 0:32:19successful Strictly. This is incredible. This is further than we
0:32:19 > 0:32:23could have imagined. We are so grateful.
0:32:23 > 0:32:29And what have you enjoyed most about your time in the show?
0:32:29 > 0:32:33Besides working with the most brilliant choreographer, I have
0:32:33 > 0:32:38ever witnessed, beautiful new friends. The show will end, but all
0:32:38 > 0:32:42my new friendships will keep going. I'm very grateful.
0:32:42 > 0:32:46Artem, have you got anything you would like to say? Yes, I'm strict
0:32:46 > 0:32:56in the rehearsals all the time and I never compliment my partner as I
0:32:56 > 0:33:00
0:33:00 > 0:33:05should more often. I just want so say thank you so much. Thank you.
0:33:05 > 0:33:15Artem and Holly, you will been a truly fabulous partnership. Thank
0:33:15 > 0:33:16
0:33:16 > 0:33:19you so much. Here is a reminder of High Strictly experience has been
0:33:20 > 0:33:25epic. It has been the most incredible ride from start to
0:33:25 > 0:33:30finish. You were magnificent, Holly. It turns your life upside down, but
0:33:30 > 0:33:35in the most brilliant way because every Saturday night is so much fun.
0:33:35 > 0:33:39He was like a mechanic checking for an oil leak.
0:33:39 > 0:33:47Wembley, what a night. Holly. Holly.
0:33:47 > 0:33:51What a feeling, I will never forget it. It was like I was at a dog show
0:33:51 > 0:33:56being paraded around the arena. It was like nothing I have ever
0:33:56 > 0:34:01experienced. Getting to the semi- finals, not in my wildest dreams
0:34:01 > 0:34:11did I think this would happen. I know there will be a come down
0:34:11 > 0:34:25
0:34:25 > 0:34:27after Strictly. This has been an Holly and Artem, everyone.
0:34:27 > 0:34:33APPLAUSE Tears, I don't like it when there
0:34:33 > 0:34:43is there is tears, real tears. That is it, we have our Strictly 2011
0:34:43 > 0:34:44
0:34:44 > 0:34:48finalists, Chelsee and Pasha, Harry and alley and alley own that and --
0:34:48 > 0:34:53Aliona and Jason and Kristina. Who wins will be decided entirely by
0:34:53 > 0:35:00you! It all kicks off live from
0:35:00 > 0:35:04Blackpool at 7pm and the final will be broadcast in 3D on the BBC HD
0:35:04 > 0:35:07Channel. And it will be shown in 3D at selected cinemas across the
0:35:07 > 0:35:13country. Go to the website for all the information on tights and
0:35:13 > 0:35:20venues. -- tickets and venues. If you haven't got a 3D television,
0:35:20 > 0:35:25don't worry, it won't affect your viewing pleasure.