Episode 34 Strictly - It Takes Two

Hello and welcome to It Takes Two. What a right tasty treat I've got

for you on my sofa tonight. They didn't split the judges with their

marvellous Samba at the weekend. It's Lisa and Robin. We'll have a

sneaky peak at the costumes for this weekend and of course, because

it's Thursday, you will be able to see your favourites in the training

room, see how they are getting on with their weekend dances. And

fresh from his success, Children In Need last time, we loved him, he's

our stats man, Russell granth is here!

-- Grant. Here is Pudsey. Let's go, Live from Television Centre, this

is Strictly: It Takes Two. Please welcome your host, Zoe Ball.

Hello! Welcome to Thursday and another weekend of dance floor

delights draw ever closer. Let's see how our celebrities are getting

on in training. This week, we are dancing the paso

doble, a very masculine and macho dance. You want to do the paso

doble, huh? I brought in a cape because you can use a cape in it.

It's a very dramatic and powerful dance. It's about me challenging

her, taking control of the situation an being forceful. Don't

make it nice. It's really a man's dance. You have to portray the part

of a fight. We haven't got there yet but we are getting there. Do it

in a macho way. This week, I've got to try and step it up and get in

some more hours. I have to listen to Flavia a bit more and get the

wow factor across. There's a lot of hard work left to do, but I feel

like when Saturday comes, I should be ready.

This week, we are dancing the tango. It is a very passionate dance. It

has got to be intense. Turn and just push me through... We are

still trying to find that jealous Kimberley because she's too sweet

for this dance. It's just trying to obviously keep serious all the time.

If we look at each other the wrong way, we just start laughing and

it's not meant to be funny. The two things the judges will definitely

look for in tango is precision and character. Look away... You

definitely cannot make any mistakes. This week, we are dancing the

charleston. It's got a lot of content. To get the real, real,

real pernickety technical stuff right, that can be difficult.

definitely about technique. We are going to be working our butts off

because we want this week to be perfect. Three very tricky tricks

and they're quite dangerous if you don't get them right. Won't want to

get dropped. I don't think Nicky's going to drop me. It's OK. It's not

OK, landing on your head is not OK. He's afraid to let go of me, he

feels like I'm going to fall to my death which hopefully I won't.

thing about the charleston is there's a lot to think about, to be

honest, but we are getting there. This week, we are performing the

rumba. It's sexy and slow. Lisa Riley, sexy and slow - have a word!

It's a controlled dance with lots of technique. Did you start on the

right not? Yes. I don't think you did. I did, I did. I think I did.)

I didn't) This is about me leading Lisa around the dance floor. I a

lady should never do anything unless I give her the indication to

do it. There's been an inyew since we started with me leading, I've

heard it all the time and I don't know what I'm doing. I'm a control

freak and I like leading. Letting him lead this week. Miracles do

come true. It's about him pulling me towards him. This week Robin

Windsor can be the leader. I'll let him - this once!

Just the once, mind. We'll catch up with the others later. Joining me

now, it's Lisa and Robin. Congratulations on your brilliant

and very moving performance on Saturday at Wembley. You looked

like you were having the time of your lives out there? It was, it

was amazing, yes. I've never ever had an experience like that in my

life and I want to bottle it and sell it to my friend because it's

that brilliant. It was. Everybody across the country is talking about

your splits. Split-gate. Yes, I know. It was completely awesome.

That moment will go down in Strictly history as one of our

favourites. There she goes! Did you realise that it would cause such a

huge reaction? It was amazing? You know what, I knew Lisa could do

the splits. When we got to Wembley, I thought, this is the time to do

it and the reaction and the reception was just incredible. I

mean, they would not stop clapping. Poor Bruce couldn't get a word in

edgeways, the audience was that... It was the fact that they wouldn't

stop and then I could just imagine my dad and brother being there in

the audience and I just took over me completely and I cried like a

saddo. The tears came. We had so many messages from people. Annie

said, when Lisa cried, Robin cried, I cried. There was a little tear.

Yes, there was, yes. I cried twice this series now.

These two put their heart and soul into everything they do, she says.

Your dad was in the audience. Did he love it? Yes, he was crying from

start to finish then at the bar it was like, dad you can stop crying

now. He was dead proud and everywhere my dad goes people are

talking about us. As he had T- shirts made up for the whole

community yet? No, but Bury Football Club are wearing my T-

shirt for football. I did the splits on the Strictly tour 43

times and I now have a dicky hip. Did it hurt by the way? Not at the

time. In rehearsal I was going, I'm going to slide and hope for the

best and let the shoes do it. In the dress rehearsal, I didn't

really go for it, did I, and on the night, bang! Yeah, I was fine, then

when it got to Lewis and Flavia's dance, I was like, this is a bit

sore. And in the morning, bless you. I loved the fact that people were

so taken aback by it and you got your highest joint score, two weeks

in a row 32, Robin's very please. Still mid table though which is

frustrating. Is the competition getting harder to get up the top

there, is everyone getting better? Everyone's improving at such a fast

rate. You've got to get at least 32, 33, 34 to be up the top of the

table there somewhere. You've got to go out and perform an absolutely

incredible dance. Fingers crossed we kind of do that this week.

Because Len did say he wants Lisa to finesse all the technical bits

and the footwork and everything. Yes. How is all that going this

week? We've had quite an intense week of rehearsal. Mainly it's

about leading and following, it's about time that I really did become

the man in this partnership and please make Lisa follow, but we've

been working on that, timing and footwork, which has been the

biggest challenge for us both to get together this week. I've

realised that I do not own a pelvis. Robin does and I don't. The rumba's

all about the fact that Lisa has no pelvis. You left it on the floor at

Wembley last week. There has been an issue with the judges saying

about the leading. We saw it in your training. Is Lisa letting you

led? Today has she been letting you lead? Yes. I have! It's going

really well and Lisa's looking at me and I'm going, did you feel that

and she's going yes. When she lets me lead, it's brilliant so I hope

on the night the nerves don't take over and I kind of end up following

Lisa's own steps. On the night I seize up and get really tense and

that doesn't help with the whole leading thing. I know exactly what

you mean because your arms tense up because you're scare sod naturally

you do pull. And she's really strong. These can only do so much.

You are doing the rumba as well. It's a slow dance, it's a romantic

dance. Are you enjoying it? I get to touch Windsor up all day, so

yeah. Sounds like a parlour game, Touch up Windsor! Yes. If we can

get the severe emotion there, it will work because we are not going

to come out every week and do the splits and jazzy things, we want to

do different things. The rumba's all about the count and you have

been gettings mixed up with the count of the beat and counting

sheep - have a look! This is a new language of no vocals.

Lovely. Argh... Going through the steps this morning, Robin was going,

one, two, three, fooouuuurrrr! Argh... Sounds like a sheep noise

baaaa. Baaa. Maaa. Two sheep in love. Should that be our back

story? You've just been sheered. Ouch, you can't see what she's

doing. The sheep is biting. Baaaa... Argh... Mmm. This is the dance of

love, yet because it's me and you, we've done to it the dance of farm

yard animals. Baaaa... It is brilliant. I have a little

gift for you as well, Robin. Julia McDonald was admiring your vest

work -- Julian. He hopes you will war it in the training room.

promise I will, thank you Julian. Four weeks from now, how much do

you want to be there, Lisa, in the final? I would absolutely love to

be there. You all right there? all tangled. It would mean the

world but we have a lot of competition. Tell you what, if he

wears that vest, no trouble. Lisa and Robin!

Beautiful! Always - look at the left nipple which is out. Ever

wondered what the origins of your favourite dances are? Pay attention,

Karen and Iain are here to explain. The charleston we know today became

popular in the 20s of America. Hence the decor. And of course,

with the girls of the time, the flappers... (wolf whistle) They got

their name because apparently we looked like birds flapping wings

when we danced. See what they mean. Actually, Iain, these moves were

key to the charleston. Hands and arms play a big part and they

should move in opposite directions to the feet. It's thought the key

moves we know today were based upon those devised for the 1923 musical

called running wild. The dance became an instant hit and by 1926

it was THE dance of choice in all The music of the era kept the dance

fast and energetic, usually dancing between 200 and 300 beats per

minute. That's quick! The signature move is called the J-bird and is

all about twisty feet. As the dancer takes the step forward and

back, their feet literally twist. Funny faces, silly walks and even a

cheeky slap around the bottom were incorporated into the routine.

Although speak easy regulars loved watching the flappers perform, the

more conservative Americans blamed them for the demise of moral

standards. Who, me?! Yes, you. The charleston was banned from many

dance halls in the 1920s, but remained popular in the more

salacious underground bars. Today, however, it's a firm favourite and

the best thing about the charleston is that it can be danced in groups,

in pairs or even on your own. So there's no excuse for not having a

go! Argh... Time now to speak to a goddess, she

is THE goddess of wardrobe. Vicky! Congratulations on Wembley, it was

awesome! I particularly loved Natalie's outfit. I wanted to try

it on but everyone was looking so I couldn't try. Have you recovered

yet? I don't think I'll ever recover from Wembley, it was

massive. But great fun, really enjoyed it and, in tend, it all

looked great. Superb. Just think, there's only four weeks left.

know. Makes me really sad. This Saturday then, I hear Kimberley

will be a vision in white? She's doing tango this week. We wouldn't

ordinarily have a white dress for tango but it's When Doves Cry...

Prince! Yes, so we have had a strength running through the

costume and she needs to look woufl. In the crop top, it's business-like

-- powerful. We have satin running down the shirt, the collar, lots of

crystalling under the bust line. You can see the crystals there.

They are never far away. That looks absolutely stunning. Crop tops have

been really popular this year with the girls. Why is that? I love them

but I'm probably being a bit soft and saying OK then because they

love them too. If we can wear them, we'd have them, wouldn't we?! I

probably can't now... Let's talk about Lisa. She's doing a rumba to

Barbara Streisand, one of my favourites. Tell me about her

outfit, looks like she's got a wing? She has. We thought about her

being the movie star this week so we've chosen red because it's

powerful and she's not worn red up to now. She looks good in bold

colours Lisa, doesn't she? That's right. We have inserted a jor jet

wing to give her some confidence in the rumba dance. It's all the sort

of swafty arm movements isn't it? Yes, I don't think we have seen

rumba yet in the show. I think one of the boys had one. Thanks Matt,

the producer, yes! This is the material? Yes, this will be in the

left side. Nice and soft. Nicky did a rumba didn't he? Yes, he did,

sorry. A bit of lace over the top? Over the right sleeve, there's lots

of crystals. Is she flashing any flesh because it's a sexy dance?

is. Lovely Lisa's great pins will pop out through the number. There's

a split running up the left side. Nice. From time to time you will

see her. A little flash, a little tease - I like it. On to Victoria,

I've heard you are doing something very new for her? We are really

because the professional dancers often like lots of weight in their

skirts. Why is that? It gives them more whip action during their dance.

Like Latin numbers to get the swooshing? Yes. That's it. Victoria

will like what it does in the routine. Strips of pink beadings

running from the hem to the hip line and we've got another crop top

so we can reveal her. Flavia and Victoria have the best abs so

they've got to get them out. This is the stuff you used on Dani?

What is it called again? It's a ribbon beading, so lots of clear

beads and then with an iridescent pink sequin on the end. Beautiful.

Can we see who is mystery frock owner this week then?! Woo! Skimpy

isn't it? What can you tell us about who will be wearing this

then? The lovely lady who wear this is often has a bit of pink in her

costumes. This week it's Samba, so carnival colours. She's going to

look amazing and she's dancing to Beyonce and will look brilliant.

You are doing an amazing job and just think, four more weeks, we are

going to miss her. It's Vicky! OK, now it's time to go back to the

training room. Right, do you want to make me a crop top. Look, if I

show you this, do you reckon I could wear one and carry it off...

You could This week we are doing the Samba. A really difficult dance.

I feel like an idiot. I'm making this look hard. The Samba is fast

and furious. The hardest part is to include the bouncing action.

you are doing the bouncing wrong. didn't realise it was so technical.

I'm getting confused as to what leg is supposed to be doing what. There

is a lot of things to think about and a lot of hip action. I don't

think my body does that. It's weird... Too hard? You don't make

anything easy. Even sint wants the Samba to be -- Vincent wants the

Samba to be perfect and he wants a ten. It's a bit early for that but

you never know, we could pull it off. This week we are dancing the

Argentinian tango. It's very understated, it's more about the

intensity and the energy between male and female so we have to do a

lot of role-playing. You need to put me down like I'm worth $10

billion. It's about trying to sell yourself to your partner that you

want her. For a Sheffield lad, that's quite difficult, so

throughout the week, I'm going to have to try and get the acting.

Don't take your hand off me. He's had a few injuries so far kicking

his shins. Argh... It will be down to me and Natalie to produce this

dance in a sexy fashion so everyone watching at home can see the story

we are trying to create. Feeling it? Got it, yes. It's got to be hot.

Argh... This week, I'm dancing the salsa. I

love the Latin dances, they have a party vibe about them. It's really

hard to have that feel to the dance if you're still thinking, oh, no,

where are my feet going. I need it clear in my head what order my feet

are going in. Victoria struggles and is hard on herself. I feel

self-conscious. There's no changing that, it's part of her psyche, but

I think it's stopping her from feeling confident and she's

insecure. If you are trying to fake fit your face, it's never going to

come across. You have to sell it. Step. There is an element of

performance and I really struggle with that. I hope it comes soon,

otherwise I'm going to be going home.

This week, we are dancing the American smooth. It's really

challenging and I am nervous as to whether or not I'll be able to

remember everything because there's so much in it.

I'm concerned ability simple things like running backwards and then

stopping -- concerned about simple things. She can't do it. You look

so awkward. Are you serious? James is pushing me to the limit. He's

actually doing a lift in our routine that's potentially very

dangerous. I want to live on the edge a little bit where I may be

pushing her a little bit too far, choreographically that she's

struggling to get it. Lift your arms off. I'm nervous about it

because it could go really horribly wrong. Why am I so dizzy? Because

you are from Essex! He may have made a triumphant

return to the Strictly dance war last week for a Children In Need

special, but for us trbgs all about the stats on It Takes Two -- for us,

it's all about the stats. Please welcome Russell Grant!

Thank you. Russell, Russell, congratulations

on winning the trophy at Children In Need. You are the people's

champion! Thank you. Thank you, people. Thank you. Was it

wonderful? Lovely to dance with Flavia again and to actually win

something doing the Samba which, as you know, I've got the T-shirt and

it fits, it says "I am Samba". Let's talk about some stats.

Training room this week, how are contestants doing? Up to the end of

play yesterday, we have Lisa on top with 24 hours, never ever far

behind. Always in the top somewhere. Michael Vaughan with 21 and a half.

OK. The other end? To the bottom, we have Kimberley Walsh, 12. That's

exactly half of Lisa. Is that because she's just really good or

busy dog her day job - who knows! What about in total then? Here we

go again, up until the end of training last niect, he's out there

in front still -- last night, he's out there in front still, Michael

Vaughan. Good boy. It's paying off. Look at the fabulous finale on

Saturday. I was crying behind that red button!

LAUGHTER And Denise here, 26 1 and we do have to say once again, up

until the end of play last night, because otherwise she gets irate.

You don't want an irate Van Outen. She's a very good girl. To the

bottom? It's Dani, 18 1 and a half. But have you noticed how from top-

to-bottom it's getting closer with a lot more going on with commitment,

training and getting it right. all want to win badly. What

interesting facts have you uncovered for us this week? This

week I've looked for the perfect ten because at Wembley we got the

first tens of the whole series so far. Well deserved. Went to Denise

Van Outen of course. So how many tens have you been awarded in

Strictly history? Right, the number of tens awarded throughout the

whole of Strictly history, here we go, get ready is it that? It's not,

it's more, it's more, it's 288! That is a lot of tens. OK, which

judges have got the ten paddle out the most? I think I might know the

answer to this? Well, here we go. You would expect at the bottom to

be our Darcey because she made a guest appearance. And she's only

just joined the show. Seven tens. You would expect Craig with a low

number. Such a miser with the tens. Len, look, cheery Len, 74. How many

sevens haez given though, that's the point -- sevens has he given

though, that's the point - Seveeen. Tonioli 93. Has it been evenly

spread throughout all the series? No, not really, because if we look

at series one, only one. Who got that? Natasha Kaplinsky for her

Samba with Brendan Cole. Yes, lovely chemistry between those two.

For a whole series though, do me a favour, as Len would say! Let's

move up the pole. We are going up the pole here. There we go. It's

going to get higher. Look at that, series six, a good one, Tom Chamber,

Rachel Stephens, Rachel Snowdon. The next one is when Chris Hollins

won. We go up again. What about my year? 57. That was a good year.

very good year. Of course this year? A measly three. So which

celebrities have scored the most tens? We thought as it's about tens,

shall we do a top ten? Yes, please. We've done it. In tenth position,

Ali, then Jason, Pamela, Chelsee, then Alesha. Now, wouldn't you

notice that that, looking at that, none of these won. Our winner was

Alesha Dixon with 19 tens. Now the top five. Kara went on to win with

Artem and they're still together. Isn't that gorge? Yes. And Harry

and Rachel. But who was top ten. Rachel never won. I know! Ricky

whittle is top of the tens. He'll be well happy with that. I notice

that I'm not in there? No, darling, but don't worry, because you were

14th so you could have made it. You scored seven tens and here is the

big news, the most of anyone in series three! Thanks! Hurray.

Gill's not in there either, Jill Halfpenny. Who got the earliest ten,

this week it took until week seven. Who got the earliest ten?

everiest ever ten award was week three in series four by Louisa

Lytton. She was awarded a ten by Bruno for her jive. Do you want to

see a bit of it? Let's have a little look, yes, please. There she

goes. She's dancing, look at her with Vincent there. I didn't

recognise him. So young. That's what seven years in the show has

done to him. Well done, the Lyttons, they beat us in Family Fortunes so

I don't like to talk about them. Which show won the most tens?

Vinchen Zoe at Wembley did? quickstep with Dani. What do you

think? It's the quick zep -- Vincenzo.

-- quickstep. I think that performance gives you a ten,