Episode 60 Strictly - It Takes Two

12 weeks ago, 15 contenders waltz into battle. Their mission - to

seize the Glitterball Trophy. For some, it was a war of words.

Dreadful! Too much fafing about! The most exciting thing about that

was the jumper. Others used weapons of mass seduction. Filth and I loved

it! In the ballroom legends were recrated. There were casualties

along the way. Four remain. Who will join our dynasty of Strictly

winners? What is important for me is to know

I have done my best. We have to bring everything we've

got. I didn't come this far to shy away at the final hurdle.

We're in the final. Bring it on! Brace yourself for the cat-fight of

the year! Live from the Strictly ballroom.

Please welcome your host, Zoe Ball. MUSIC

I love him! It's true. Get off me! I've told you before! Hello. Welcome

to the grand finale, It Takes Two. We're here at Elstree because

tomorrow night we'll see our four remaining couples - all the girls,

take to this dance floor for the Strictly final. Not very fit! We'll

be here for a whole hour talking to our finalists, the judges and the

entire class of 2013. Look who we've got here!

Hairy biker - Dave. We have missed you. Have you missed us? I have

missed everybody. I feel that Christmas has started now. It is

wonderful! I hope you have brought snacks. You get to dance with your

Robin tomorrow. How lucky am I? Have you had any dancing lessons with

your husband? We had our first - we did an American smooth. Mark, hello,

darling. Has luck lucky pooh-pooh allowed you to do the dinosaur on

the final tomorrow. Can I say? I will force her. She can be forced.

She's behind me messing about. It has been 12 weeks! Have you missed

this? I missed everybody. I have missed the pros. They are fantastic

and ally yon that, who was so -- Aliona, she was so patient. Let's

see you in a minute. Hello salsa cowboy! Hello! What is the

atmosphere like here today? For us, it is fun and relaxing. Obviously

there are four people who are still very nervous. It is nice to be on

this side rather than their side. How proud are you of all the girls

getting to the final? Fabulous - the way they dance, I can not wait.

Seeing them in rehearsal - fantastic. Team Sparkle back

together again! What will you wear tomorrow night? Top secret. 20,000

crystal crystals look, it's Big Ben! How are you? Who do you think is

going to lift the trophy tomorrow night? I think it will be close. I

think Susanna will. They are all pretty awesome. So good! Hello... .

How many cups of tea have you two had today? I'm on my 17th cup of

tea. Kettle, anyone? You had a great service. We went to Blackpool - we

made Blackpool! Almost better than the final. Almost! Hello, Patrick.

You've had your first week of not dancing. I have been dancing - it

never ends. Like the ticking of a clock. It is lovely to have you

back. A last word from Vanessa, who went too soon. Far too soon. The

world was deprived of my rumba. Very sad! We need to make a DVD for next

Christmas. Who are you looking forward to seeing most tomorrow

night? Aljaz. I have not noticed any of the girls. That is how I feel!

Give it up for the class of 2013. You will see more of them later.

Now, I think we should speak to our first finalist. First, let's remind

ourselves of how Aljaz turned our Liverpool lass into the model

student. Abbey, you'll be with Aljaz. I was

very relieved I got Abbey. She's got a lot of potential. I feel like a

sack of spuds. Sack of what? Spuds. What is spuds? I love dancing with

Aljaz. He's a fabulous teacher. He's just gorgeous inside and out.

Gorgeous! Abbey, that is the dance of the night! I feel like it looks

stupid. Why do I feel so stupid doing this?

I feel self-conscious. I need to loosen up a little bit. You can

dance, Abbey. You have to trust your partner and relax. I want to look

like I'm having fun and not concentrating too much on the steps.

I have got to go for it even more. I thought you lacked a little bit of

attack. She had attack. The girl worked so hard. We will improve each

week. I am trying my best. It was amazing! You are a formidable

couple. I love it. I love watching you two dance. Strictly has given me

a love for dancing. I am just obsessed. Abbey is a perfectionist.

Every single step I teach her, she makes sure she gets it right.

And good! That was almost picture-perfect!

We'll have to work hard this week in creating that perfect picture. Thank

you It Takes Two. Look at your legs! . It is so uncomfortable. I don't

think there are any men who can pull off gold legging leggings! The

chemistry - brilliant! You are amadsing. I with us so happen --

amazing. I was so happy with the score of 34. What happened next was

heartbreaking. It could have been the last time I was going to dance.

I would like to save Abbey and Aljaz. I was really down after being

in the bottom two. This week I am dancing the charleston. I have to

cheer up I is fun. It is energy gettic. It is a great dance to come

back with a bang to. I will see you next week in

Blackpool. It just feels fantastic. It was something I wanted to do for

Aljaz to dance in Blackpool - the Mecca of ballroom dancing. It was

beautiful. You travelled with control across that ballroom. Well

done! I was over the moon. I would not

believe it! I was so proud. The proudest teacher ever. I have bond

bonded really well with Abbey. They do though, don't they though? They

do though, don't they though! You lost control, but you have achieved

a lot in this competition. The judges are pushing for perfection

show. The competition is heating up. It could be anybody who goes each

week. I thought it was absolutely A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!

I don't want this experience to end! I am having the time of my life. I

want it to go on and on and on! You look like a movie star and dance

like a goddess. Abbey is the perfect partner. She makes my job easier. We

are really good friends. Al Alling has been the most amazing -- Aljaz

has been the most amazing teacher and mentor. I have enjoyed every

second being with him. You are going into that final. I have not believe

how far I have come. Being in the final is just the perfect ending to

the most perfect journey. Please welcome Abbey and Aljaz.

APPLAUSE It is an emotional day, isn't it? We

need the glitter box tissues. How excited are you to be here? It is

the final tomorrow, Abbey. I am so excited. I cannot believe we've got

this far. It has been amazes. Watching it all. I can see all the

dances, one after the next and seeing how well you have done. Shall

I talk to him for a while? You have rehearsed all day. Did you give her

a lunch break, Aljaz? Have you worked hard? Of course. We have done

our camera blocks. Of course, it went really good. The dances we have

done already, the waltz and the quickstep went as well as in the

show when we did them. The waltz, we did week one. It has been a while

since we have done it. It felt like it was yesterday. The show dance on

the way. I am sure it will be ready tomorrow. The show dance is a new

dance. We will talk about it in a moment. The first dance you will do

tomorrow night is your waltz from week one. Back then, it wowed

everybody. On Tuesday you were concerned about your feet - are they

perfect... . ? It will be perfect. Definitely. A nice bit of footage

without that... Footage of the footage!

All week, that is all we did. It is hard in the ballroom shoes. I have

never tried in the girl's shoes. Have you checked out the

competition? Have you looked at what others are doing? I have seen

everyone else dancing. Amazing. Everyone is so different. It is

going to be a wow show. I think it will be one of the best finals we've

ever seen - fact! We have said your show dance - I have seen it

rehearsed today - I am sworn to secrecy - it has a paso influence.

Any more you can tell us about it without giving away any state

secrets? Because it is a strong rocky song - it is half paso, half

tango. Because there are no limits, I really went with what I thought

would be - I am going to have the most wow factor. That is why we have

no lunch. He's been starving me. You have struggled with your nerves,

we have seen along. How are you handling them now? How are you

feeling about the final? I am so excited. I am so nervous. It is the

final. I will not change. I have been petrified every week, but I

have also loved it. . I will not do anything different. Freak out

tonight - not tomorrow! How proud are you of Abbey when you see all

the dances and how far she's come? It is incredible. She doesn't let me

down, not one week that I would say it was bad. Having - standing there

and hearing all the amazing comments from the judges. You forget what

they said. It is incredible. I am so proud. My first season, I could

never wish to have anyone else because it was perfect, just the way

it was. It went so smooth. Those 13 weeks have felt like a week. They

have flown by. How brilliant would it be to lift the Glitterball Trophy

on your first season of Strictly Come Dancing? Vy it. Apafrntly that

is bad luck! She is talking about the glitterball - for goodness sake!

Is there anything you would like to say to Aljaz before tomorrow - that

you could say on telly? It's been great! That is what he

said to me yesterday! No. I've had the most amazing time. Without you,

we wouldn't be here. So, thank you very much. You've made me so happy

every single day - three months. It is beautiful! Before you go, here is

a little something from some of your biggest supporters.

Abbey is always exciting to be with. She inspires me. Seeing her on the

stairs in that white dress, I was blown away. It was breathtaking.

When I first saw Abbey and Aljaz dancing, it was amazing. I couldn't

believe my eyes. To get into dancing and to get to know all the steps,

but she conquered it all. We are very proud of Abbey, and how well

she has done and how hard she works. You can just see every week how much

she's grown in confidence. I don't think she's thinking how much about

the actual steps, she is just going out and enjoying it. The support is

overwhelming. People always come up to me and say how proud they are.

Good luck, mummy! I love you. You are definitely going to win. We

can't wait to see you on Saturday! I the mum on the planet. She has done

so well. I can't believe she's in the final. Who do you think will

win? Mummy and Aljaz. I love you, and I'm very proud of you, love. We

have all gone! Can I just say, your Nano is the glamorous Nanna I have

ever seen my life! Let it out, girl! Abbey and Aljaz.

APPLAUSE Time to talk to our next finalists.

Let's remind ourselves how Natalie left her cobbled streets and found

her dancing feet. Natalie, you will be sharing the

drama with Artem. Artem is a self-proclaimed Russian terminator.

I think he might have met his match. One more time. I don't think you've

used to somebody else taking the lead. You are a brilliant dancer,

and our front runner. I can't wait to see what you will bring out next.

I am working to my absolute limit. I'm learning how much I love to

dance. It is just magic. As a dance and performance, absolutely

caulking. We weren't expecting 9s in our first week at all. It means we

are on the right track. Love, love, love. That Saturday night is the

best feeling in the world. It is not something I want to end just yet.

We had to finish the rehearsal early because of the pain Natalie had in

her back. I was terrified that I had to provide of the competition. The

lack of rehearsal was a worry. I can't believe you delivered a dance

of this standard in such a short time. Stunning. This week we are

dancing the samba. That kind of party, Carnival... We just want to

make it look good. It just feels like I'm walking. I can do this, but

I can't do this. I was Paarl potato, personal rating and fluctuating, I

tell you! We couldn't wish for any better, very happy. Artem is a

fantastic teacher. He inspires you to want to be better everyday.

Fabulous! He never disappoints. We were absolutely blown away.

I fainted during rehearsals. I couldn't pick up because she was

shaking a lot and crying. Sadly, Natalie won't be dancing on

tonight's show. I went to the doctor and I have been declared fit and

ready to go. This is the first week we do lifts.

I am a bit scared of them, but don't panic. Spectacular! Tango face.

There will be lots of that. I tried to bring to each dance a sense of

performance, because of the steps go wrong, I can kind of act my way out

of it. You set off like the tango express. Destination: The final! Did

I mention that her hair is everywhere? It is like a karate

move. It was absolutely sublime. Who's got

the better skirt now? That was just too much. It was brilliant. I adore

dancing with Artem. He is magnificent, and we get along

really, really well. Natalie is the most dedicated person I've met. I

won the lottery was Natalie. She is absolutely brilliant. If you can

dance that to this standard, you're in the final.

Judges, it's time to decide. I'm going for Natalie and art. Being on

Strictly has been the biggest, scariest roller-coaster in the

world. It has been a life changing, life enhancing experience for me.

Please welcome Natalie and Artem! Why do we do it to everybody? It is

almost the end of a very emotional journey. Less than 24-hour stay go.

I have the tissues here. We are going full circle back to week one

tonight. You have been here rehearsing since the crack of dawn.

How has it been? Just lovely. It has been so lovely to spend our Friday

here and really enjoy it. That is all down to this moment. You

are dancing your week one cha-cha-cha again. He gets to be

Rasputin. Did you remember all the steps? It was kind of like in empty

trash, so we had to get it out of empty trash before it was flushed.

It was almost there but not quite. But it was nice to start again and

go over and remember and realise how we've come full circle. And your

show dance, I have seen it. If you were a little girl and you will love

watching dancing movies, it has everything in it. How much fun was

it to choreograph with no rules? It is great to have the freedom to do

everything you want, and I just want to say thank you to Natalie, because

the only reason we are doing that show dance is because of you, and

the level of it is because of how good you are. It is pretty awesome.

You manage to rehearse it out on the floor, how was that it was magic. It

is all down to Artem's vision. I am so lucky to have met him and worked

with him and have a joy that I didn't know was in me. We are all a

complete mess here! The crew are all on the floor, stop it! What will you

be focusing on when you are out there tomorrow night? What will you

say to her before you go out there? Just have the time of your life.

That's it. And you will! Is it going to be hard to go back to everyday

life after living and breathing Strictly? Well, look at the state of

me, and we haven't even finished! Everyone is going straight into

Strictly therapy, I think. That will wean me off, slowly but surely. What

will you miss most about dancing with Natalie? Just the joy of it,

coming everyday into rehearsals and you come in with a smile, a

beautiful smile. You can't really replace that. If you are not crying

already, you will be after this. You are not the only one supporting

Natalie and hoping she will lift the Glitterball Trophy tomorrow night.

As a friend, Natalie is everything that you can ask for and more. She

is really caring and will do anything for you. Ever since Natalie

was a time the top, she has always wanted to perform. And to watch her

do it every Saturday night is overwhelming. I got the shock of my

life on the first live performance of Strictly. I never knew she could

dance like that. She is incredible. It is just such a proud moment to

say, that's my best mate! It hasn't surprised me how well she has done,

because when she decides to do anything, she is enormously

dedicated. It is hard to believe that she is up there living the

dream. It is amazing. I think the biggest moment for me was when she

finally scored a perfect 40. I thought, that's it! She's made the

final. To get four 10s is just perfect. Having known Natalie for so

long, I know exactly what this means to her. I hope she just has the time

of her life out there. If Natalie were to win, it will be a dream come

true for her. Natalie, I wish you all the luck in the world. You

deserve this, you can smash it, we are also proud of you. Bring that

glitterball back home! I have lovely people in my life. You really have.

No professional has ever won the trophy twice, Artem. How much would

you like to be the one to change that? I would love to do it for

Natalie, definitely. Good luck, and thank you for being so wonderful on

It Takes Two. Good luck tomorrow night, Natalie and Artem!

We are not even halfway, yet. In the past 13 weeks, our judges have not

held back in sharing their views. Before we find out what they are

expecting from the finalists, let's see their best bits.

Mesmerising. That was perfection. A sexy 10.

I want to cry with happiness. It was sweet, fun, cheeky. It was a show

stopping performance. You are having fun. I love it!

10! 10! Now for the cold, hard truth,

darling. Terrifying. It looked like you had flippers on the end of your

legs. When you finally got in hold, you became the hunchback of Notre

Dame. Perhaps you should have explored the possibility of

remaining on the fruit trolley throughout the whole thing.

I'm willing you to do well, and you did.

You were as sharp as a lemon tart. Tangy and sharp. It was like a bluff

a Spanish tap ass. That was chicken soup to the eyes. It was tasty and

satisfying. You were like a Cumberland sausage chasing the

mustard. You look like my favourite quality Street. If you are in the

dance off tonight, I will pickle my Warner! -- walnuts. Groovy! I have

this irresistible urge to join the Navy. Stop doing that in front of

me! I love a little smacking. Give it to me!

Please welcome our Duchess, -- judges, Bruno Tonioli, Len Goodman

and Darcey Bussell. Craig Revel Horwood will be back tomorrow night,

he is doing panto tonight. Darcey, how excited are you about the final

tomorrow? I just can't believe it is tomorrow, and to have all girls is

brilliant. Could you have predicted when you looked at the line-up at

the beginning that it would be all girls? Never, because it was such an

expected season. It was impossible to say who was going to make it to

the final. Impossible to predict. But it just makes it such an

exciting series, doesn't it? Len, tomorrow night, you will give your

scores, but they don't affect the result. It is the people at home who

make the decision. It is mainly as a guidance to what our opinion is, not

but I'm sure the viewers will take much notice. But it is our opinion,

and if we see mistakes or positive things, then we will mention that,

just of give the viewers a guidance. So exciting! What has been your

highlight of the series? The most memorable was Mark doing MC Hammer.

The outfit and his personality came flooding through. We have never seen

anything like that before on the show. Have you had a favourite

dance, if you could pick one? It has to be Move Like Jager. Talk about

aiming high! The entertainment value was wonderful. I was laughing like a

drain. Brilliant! For me, I have to say Patrick's chit yi Chitty Chitty

Bang Bang number. Charleston... And his quickstep. It

was spooky night or whatever they called it. When he was the witch

doctor. They were brilliant as well. I liked his American smooth as well.

All of those. Let's talk about the finalists. Sophie and Brendan first.

You have always praised Brendan's choreography. What do you expect

from him tomorrow? He understands the style instantly and he

understands Sophie's ability with style. He does something perfect for

her every time. I cannot wait to see what he'll do for her tomorrow. I

don't like things with too many tricks. It has to be classy and

stylish. What does she need to do tomorrow, so FORCEDYELLOW I am so

excited, to lift that -- Sophie, to lift that trophy? Her sense of

elegance. She's light. She's beautiful. She has shown us now she

can deliver passion. She has to maintain that T combining all those

lyrical qualities with passion, guts and don't be nervous. She'll be

fantastic. It will be like a walk in the park. Abbey and Aljaz, how

impressed are you how far she's come for you? That girl, I had so little

expectations. Big tall, sort of model girl. Never they are normally

that good the models. Yet beautiful, wonderful co-ordination. Her top

line in ballroom is as good as any celebrity I have ever seen. The way

she gets that shape - she is just... She reminded me of Natalie Low.

Let's talk about Natalie and Artem. How much has she impressed you? As a

technician Natalie has been there at the top from the beginning. She

hardly ever faltered. There's been the occasional time in the foot

fold, maybe because of the dress, but incredibly stong. She's --

strong. She's good at ballroom and Latin. She just does it beautifully.

Sometimes it looks too easy because she's so good. All she has to do is

maintain that level. Don't crack under pressure and wow us with that

freestyle. And relax. Finally, Susanna and Kevin, why do you think

they have done so well in this competition? I think there's a charm

about the pair of them. You know, Kevin from Grimsby. You know! He's

so cute - a little guy. I'm talking now about viewers and if I was a

viewer. Out he comes - he looks a bit like Buddy Holly. And Susanna,

you didn't expect a news reader to come out and perform like that. And

they gel. It will be the final of all finals tomorrow night. Enjoy

yourselves! Our judges, ladies and gentlemen!

Thank you! Group-hug! I like your hair by the way - cute haircut.

Here is how Sophie was made to make sweet music on that dance floor.

Sophie, your partner is Brendan. He's a brilliant teacher.

Sophie is a delight. Lovely! Nice! I expect good things.

Oh, my darling, I could sense the aura of sophistication. That was a

test of nerves, but I actually enjoyed it. Some of the moves we've

been doing are definitely risky. I think she's got fantastic ability. I

say, push her and see what happens. It was a great routine and it was

beautifully danced. When you are out there doing it everything else falls

away. It is a rush and so addictive. When Brendan is working on a

routine, he does this thing of not telling me what the move is we're

trying to do and says, come on a minute. And twist... Flipping heck!

I want a tell pathic partner! You have such natural timing and

musalty and that shows you'll go so far because of that.

It was elegant, it was graceful. The movement around the floor was

exquisite. I'm doing a cha-cha! You have to be

extrovert. Sophie is not an extrovert.

I don't think you got into that dance at all I was all too sort of

staged and put up. There's so much more in you that

could come out on this dance floor. Get out there and attack it. It is

really annoying. I did it wrong on the night. To make it through -

ecstatic and we have an exciting dance. This is what happens if you

don't have a knee pad. To get it right is be in a moderate amount of

pain and discomfort. I absolutely loved the routine. Lovely comments

from the judges. A general note to bring more character. Dances that

are extraordinary. I think this place worked its magic. Your

performance level tonight was so much better. It was brilliant. I

thought you would come out and shine and you did more than that.

Let's get ready to rumba! People generally think of rumba as a

sexy dance. For me, it is more about the emotion. Well, it was a very,

very pretty dance. Just lacked some flare here and there. I liked the

daps. I have got to agree. I found it a bit cold.

That was a performance and a proper rumba performance. You have to give

your best every week because it might be your last week. I cannot

ask for more than what she's given me. A wonderful routine -

beautifully done. I could see the studio lights whizzing past me and

hear the crowd. I was like, wow, this is quite a moment for me. I can

really see the character that she's been sort of building week upon week

really coming out and shining. It was quirky. It was different. It

was an unexpected treat. We are nearly at the end of this

series of Strictly. I thought, I might as well go for it. I sort of

have nothing to lose. Nice, Sophie! I love being on the

floor and to be on here with somebody like Sophie is an absolute

pleasure. I'm having probably one of the best

Strictly experiences I've had. It is an amazing bond you form really. I

have definitely made a friend in Brendan.

Your best performance to date. It just flowed. Beautiful! It have has

been wonderful. I have so many lovely memories to takeaway with me.

Please welcome Sophie and Brendan. Isn't it wonderful seeing everything

you've done is? How does it feel to be here in this studio today,

rehearsing for the grand final? Does it feel real? Actually, no. It still

doesn't. I am really looking forward to tomorrow night. I feel so lucky

because when I started Strictly I knew early on that I was having a

ball and enjoying every minute. You don't know how much of that

experience you'll get. To make it to the final I means I have got the

whole Strictly experience, which is special. Brendan, you've had such an

amazing time. How hard have you been training Sophie this week with three

dances - one you've never done before? Same as normal. We've had a

great approach from start to finish, with I is largely why prt of the

reason we're -- part of the reason we're here. We had a good time. We

have pushed the boundaries. We have some lifts in your show dance, which

have been tough to pratise, but, I must say, seeing Sophie dance the

charleston on Tuesday, we did the charleston for the first time -

hopefully we get to do it tomorrow night. Wow! The way she's come on as

a dancer and performer for this show, I was like - that's just

amazing! You don't even need to be there. She could do it on her own!

What is the atmosphere like today? I saw you and Abbey having a chat with

bruisy on the floor earlier on. That was special. It has been good. We

had a big reunion - all the people who have done Strictly this series.

The nice thing about tomorrow night is between me and the other three

girls we all feel the same - we don't mind about the winning, we

want to put on a great night's entertainment and go out with a bang

really. I know - it is so hard not to say anything about all your show

dances having seen them. Can you hurry up and watch them so we can

discuss them. They are all very different. It is going to be a big

show. It is amazing! The best we've ever had. Have you tried on your

costumes? Yes. I have got a good one for tomorrow

night. Have you tried on your frock, Brendan? My frock is ready to go and

I'm looking special! What else - you have never been in the dance-off,

you have made it all the way to the final but never been in a dance-off.

That must feel lovely because you must have a lot of support out

there? The support has been overwhelming and essential to the

fact I'm here. Incredible public support. I have hoppestly got noo

idea of how I would have coped being in a dance-off. It felt we were

close to it some weeks. It has felt nice walking out and about. We go

for lunch. Every time, ten people stop and say, "Loving the show. Keep

going." I have not experienced it on that level before on this show. That

stays with you forever - people come up and say, I loved your tango, I

loved your charleston. Well, I think - are you ready for this? Here are

some wonderful messages from some people who are very, very proud of

you indeed, Sophie. Sophie has always been very sweet natured. Very

confident and very adventurous. Sophie was a beautiful child. She

liked to be the centre of attention, but in a lovely way, not in a pushy

way. She would always be laughing. She

would always find fun. She was very bright. The very first time I saw

Sophie on Strictly, she looked so beautiful. And so graceful.

We knew she had rhythm and could perform. Seeing her able to master

the routines was amazing. It is very attractive seeing your wife dance

like that. She is like a movie star up there. It is amazing when you

have seen your dauther out on that dance -- daughter out on that dance

floor. When she did a waltz to My Favourite Things - it was lovely.

Sophie is taking me along with her. I feel almost they am dancing too.

When Strictly started out, not for a moment did I dream that she would

get to the final. The fact she's been so strong and done so well is

incredible. I am so proud of here. It has brought us closer together. I

cannot express my admiration for her, as well as my pride. I admire

her too. Good luck, baby girl - it will be

great seeing you on the dance floor again in the final. You've got my

vote and I love you. Your lovely mum and they have been

so supportive. What has been the best thing about being part of this

show? Just one? Actually, the fact it's, the fact, I think of all the

things I've done in my career, it's had an amazing response from my

family across the board. I spoke to my grand pa earlier in the week -

he's been enjoying it too. It is not just what I am getting from it. It

is special. I feel I have shared it with them all. Didn't you say your

grand pa danced on the stage. My grandma used to perform a

charleston. It is in the family! Really sweet messages. Thank you for

sharing with us on It Takes Two. Good luck, Sophie and Brendan!

Just one couple left, Suzanne and Kevin. Let's have a look at how an

newsreader became a dancing star. I think Kevin is brilliant. I have

thrown you in at the deep end. That was chicken soup to the eyes. It was

tasty, satisfying, did me the world of good. I wasn't sure about all the

mucking about at the beginning. It is such an exciting thing for me, my

first series, and they want to enjoy it. I think you should give up your

day job. You've got it! Kevin is so passionate about dancing, and I love

learning to dance with him. Taking to the floor on a Saturday night is

really thrilling. It was the best I have seen tonight. You don't get

moments like that often. It is magic. I am terrified by the Samba.

I can't do it! This is a shake everything you've got dance. I

thought it was a bit muddy. I have a problem walking. We just don't want

that. It is always Sunny in Susanna land. It is joyful watching you.

What I love about you is you take complete and full advantage of the

freedom of expression within dance. I really enjoyed it very much.

Kevin and I have become really good friends, which means that when we

approach something romantic and intimate, it is a little harder for

me. I feel like I need someone else to practice with. First storming out

moment of the series. You light up my life and you lit up

this ballroom. Knowing that we are through to Blackpool is an amazing

feeling. You ate up that dance floor. Absolutely fabulous!

Whatever happens from here, I will never forget tonight. We are having

a great time. She is funny. I can do that. That doesn't really benefit us

in the competition. It was a little bit mumsy. I hate this step! You

will get it. I couldn't ask for any more from Susanna than what she

gives. She is such a hard worker. You were so light on your feet, but

it was a shame that there were some mistakes. The footwork was sloppy. I

feel so upset. I feel ridiculous. Kevin's choreography is brilliant,

and it genuine hurts when I don't get it spot on. I just missed that

steamy effect. Had lacked mood and atmosphere for me. We ended up

bottom of the leaderboard, but it had an effect on people watching.

Safely through to next week are Susanna and Kevin. Through to the

semifinal. I can't even get my head around it. The dancing was

magnificent. You through everything you have got into it. I can really

see you want to make it to that final. To everyone who was thought

about dancing, do it. It is pure joy, and I thoroughly recommend it

as a tonic for your soul. The whole experience is just amazing. I don't

want it to stop. I have got Strictly fever. I don't know what I'm going

to do when there is no Strictly. I love it. Susanna and Kevin! This is

ridiculous! You are taking the Mickey. We are all in pieces here in

the studio. How have rehearsals gone out on the floor for the two of you

today? Get it out of the way! I thought, I will go up there and sit

there, and literally you start playing back, and I'm in pieces. I

think the thing is that today has gone, we have had a great day today,

it has been fantastic. I love the dances we are doing, love them. But

as you have seen from everybody, it is such an emotional moment, because

whatever happens tomorrow night, it is over. The professional dancers

carry on dancing and enjoying this fantastic thing which is dance and

makes you feel so good, and we come to the end of doing that with them,

and that is an extraordinarily sad thing for us. And we all get to the

end of watching you every week, because we have loved it. I you more

nervous today Kevin Dunn on a normal Friday? Usually, Friday is a

difficult day, nervous kicking, but we have a lovely day. We really

enjoy the dances that we are doing in the final, and we have practised

and practised. It is nice at the end of the competition to be just

enjoying it. We watched your show dance earlier on, weeping buckets.

If you watch the show dance tomorrow night and don't cry, there is

something wrong with you. Have you added anything, change anything? The

lifts have been going well, it is going beautifully. We have practised

with props. Like Sophie and Brendan, U2 have never been in the bottom

two. Does that feel special? I'm just very grateful to the people who

have voted to keep is out of the dreaded dance-off. So we have been

very lucky, and we are grateful for all the support we have had. Why

have the two of you been so popular? There is a magic between

the two of you. What is it? All of the couples in the final popular,

and that is why we are lucky to be here, and whoever paired us up was

genius, because they have matched everybody so well, and the audience

can see that, that there is chemistry between each of the

couples. From my point of view, I feel like the luckiest one, because

I got to dance with Kevin, and we have had such a laugh. And you have

really made us laugh along the way. I you ready for this? A few messages

from some of your biggest fans. Susanna is my youngest child. She

was lovely until she was 13, horrible for two years, and then

lovely again. She really loves dancing, which has enabled us to get

through this ridiculous schedule. When I watch ma'am on Strictly, I

feel excited. I feel proud that she is my ma'am. -- mum. The kids do get

cross when the judges are harsh. We are her biggest fans. Definitely. I

have got emotional watching it before. The paso doble a was

amazing. The Walt, as she twirled around on that floor, because she

lights up my life. It was just beautiful. I'm thrilled to bits that

she's going to the final, and for Kevin. He has taught my daughter

well enough to have got this far, and they have had such fun and joy

doing it, I think it is brilliant. Good luck! We know you can do it! So

many times, we have said to each other, whatever you can dream of, do

it. Boldness has power and magic in it. Go for it, go for it! You can do

it. APPLAUSE

What a lovely thing for your mum to say!

And your boys and your husband. He's going to love being called my

husband! How much will you miss your train journeys up to Manchester and

the early starts? I will miss it all. It has been amazing. I was

lucky getting Susanna because she has been brilliant. She had no

experience and a bucket full of heart and passion, and has been

working so hard. We have had such a laugh, and she has been amazing, and

she has made my first experience of Strictly just incredible. I am going

to miss going up there, yes. Can I come with you?

Good luck tomorrow night, Susanna and Kevin!

APPLAUSE Goodness me.

Over the past 13 weeks, we have been coming live to your living room

every Monday to Friday. Here are just a few of those moments.

Hello and welcome to It Takes Two. We are back. This is Strictly: It

Takes Two. Please welcome Darcey Bussell, Craig

Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli, Len Goodman. It is just fabulous what

those rugby players do. If in doubt, stick them out. My husband has just

seen me a baying somebody, and he didn't think I would ever do that.

Oh, I say! So exciting. It's not my fault their dancing

badly, is it? I wish he knew how good he looks. We

have all been trying it at home. Is it something you will ever attempt?

I taught for it. She is not mucking about now, and what has changed?

What has changed? ! I don't know! What you more do you want from

Dave? Some dancing. Did they double-dip you this

weekend? I expected to enjoy it, but I didn't expect to love it.

A new Guinness world record holder is... Kevin!

The Dragon does not weep on the telly. I grew up as a dancer, and I

was whipped into shape. It is a tough career. I usually wear the

Fong, but I think it is going to be too exciting. You should be ashamed

of yourself! This is Strictly: It Takes Two. That

is it for this series. Many thanks to all of our

celebrities, the judges and the professionals, and to our It Takes

Two family, Karen Hardy, Lisa Riley, Natalie Lowe, all of the crew and

the production seen, and don't forget to tune in to the big show

tomorrow night at 6:30pm, and if you press the red button straight after,

you will find me in the Strictly studio talking to all of the

finalists. Goodbye and Merry Christmas!

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