0:00:50 > 0:00:55Live from London, this is Strictly Takes two. Please welcome your host,
0:00:55 > 0:00:56Zoe Ball!
0:00:56 > 0:00:58CHEERING.
0:00:58 > 0:01:00Hello, and welcome to It Takes Two!
0:01:00 > 0:01:03What...a...weekend!
0:01:03 > 0:01:06Tracey from EastEnders has seen some drama in her time.
0:01:06 > 0:01:09But nothing could've prepared her for what happened.
0:01:09 > 0:01:11Davood gave Nadiya a bum lift.
0:01:11 > 0:01:14It's a technical dance term, people!
0:01:14 > 0:01:16Craig Revel Horwood got down on his knees and worshipped
0:01:16 > 0:01:20at the altar of Flexi McGee.
0:01:20 > 0:01:23And, in an absolute shocker of a result, Aston and Janette
0:01:23 > 0:01:28were knocked out of the competition.
0:01:28 > 0:01:34I know. We are all devastated. But today we will bestow much love on
0:01:34 > 0:01:37them. Here they are to night, we love you.
0:01:37 > 0:01:39CHEERING.
0:01:39 > 0:01:41And they're back on solid ground, it's Ruth and Anton!
0:01:41 > 0:01:44CHEERING.
0:01:44 > 0:01:45Plus, she's here to take over
0:01:45 > 0:01:46Choreography Corner.
0:01:46 > 0:01:47The wonderful Joanne Clifton has returned!
0:01:47 > 0:01:50CHEERING.
0:01:50 > 0:01:52But now, they've blown us away with some incredible
0:01:52 > 0:01:53routines this series.
0:01:53 > 0:01:55Before we say our final farewells,
0:01:55 > 0:02:05here is Aston and Janette's last dance.
0:02:07 > 0:02:14# It's why I'm leaving.
0:02:14 > 0:02:20# I'm easy like Sunday morning.
0:02:20 > 0:02:21CHEERING.
0:02:21 > 0:02:29Aston and Janette, everyone!
0:02:29 > 0:02:34Can I just say that we are all heartbroken. I had a mammoth cried
0:02:34 > 0:02:41watching last night, my friends protecting me, saying, do something!
0:02:41 > 0:02:46How are you feeling? Honestly gutted. You know what? You have to
0:02:46 > 0:02:51take it on the chin, this is such a brilliant show. As I said from the
0:02:51 > 0:02:55first day, I'm just happy I got to do it in the first place, and with
0:02:55 > 0:03:02Janette, such a pleasure. I am happy it has happened.We are happy to
0:03:02 > 0:03:05have watched you.
0:03:05 > 0:03:07For the paso, you scored 38.
0:03:07 > 0:03:10Was it a shock to find yourself towards the bottom
0:03:10 > 0:03:13of the Leader Board?
0:03:13 > 0:03:20It was a shock to us. It was a little bit. When we got the
0:03:20 > 0:03:28four, I think I laughed! But, honestly, it was just, to me, it
0:03:28 > 0:03:37didn't even feel as bad as that. OK. And then.
0:03:37 > 0:03:40Well, there was outrage online when you received a four from Craig.
0:03:40 > 0:03:42He had never given you less than a seven.
0:03:42 > 0:03:44What did you make of that?
0:03:44 > 0:03:49Everyone is entitled to an opinion. Those schools, and the critiques of
0:03:49 > 0:03:58opinions. I do not agree at all. Did you agree with the four?
0:03:58 > 0:04:03Furious. You have to respect his opinion and his thoughts and take it
0:04:03 > 0:04:06as it comes. Brilliant answer.
0:04:06 > 0:04:07Well, you had so much support online.
0:04:07 > 0:04:10Ferne McCann tweeted this.
0:04:10 > 0:04:11"Not going to lie, I'm devastated that
0:04:11 > 0:04:13Aston Merrygold has gone from Strictly.
0:04:13 > 0:04:14I loved
0:04:14 > 0:04:15watching him dance every week.
0:04:15 > 0:04:17How has this happened?"
0:04:17 > 0:04:19And our very own Ian Waite said this.
0:04:19 > 0:04:20"Sad to see Aston and Janette
0:04:20 > 0:04:21leave Strictly tonight.
0:04:21 > 0:04:23Just goes to show no-one is safe!
0:04:23 > 0:04:31Make sure you vote for your favourites"
0:04:31 > 0:04:33I hate to do this to you.
0:04:33 > 0:04:41Here is your Strictly story.
0:04:41 > 0:04:45I honestly looking for the shortest partner because I am not the
0:04:45 > 0:04:49tallest. The girl driving this Aston will be
0:04:49 > 0:04:56Janette. We are perfect pairing.
0:04:56 > 0:05:02Mr foxtrot has arrived. Cool, confident, stylish. I think
0:05:02 > 0:05:06you are going to be the one to watch.
0:05:06 > 0:05:10I am so proud of you. I like the fact Janette is pushing
0:05:10 > 0:05:13me. There are opportunities that I could
0:05:13 > 0:05:16drop her. My life is in his hands.
0:05:16 > 0:05:20I hope we can keep on top of the Leader Board.
0:05:20 > 0:05:25I have never seen such a difficult sequence of lifts in a salsa.
0:05:25 > 0:05:32I loved it and loved it more. Nine!
0:05:32 > 0:05:37You really need to work on your feet.
0:05:37 > 0:05:43Ankle out. When it sinks in I start to come alive a little bit.
0:05:43 > 0:05:47When you dance, the whole place comes alive.
0:05:47 > 0:05:50You are very good, aren't you, darling?
0:05:50 > 0:05:57Brilliant. Quick step is the hardest dance.
0:05:57 > 0:06:06My feet are on fire. I am so, so sorry.
0:06:06 > 0:06:13These guy is the limit. I loved the routine, outstanding.
0:06:13 > 0:06:18With the waltz, it makes you sweat. Slow dances are harder because they
0:06:18 > 0:06:24expose every single step. Beautiful. I could literally watch
0:06:24 > 0:06:31you all night. You have to use the wrist and the
0:06:31 > 0:06:34arms in the paso doble. This is a serious dance.
0:06:34 > 0:06:42You owned a this dance. It was amazing!
0:06:42 > 0:06:50My favourite routine so far. I am just loving every minute of this and
0:06:50 > 0:06:58the fact I get to share the whole journey with Janette is perfect.
0:06:58 > 0:07:03We have high expectations for you but when you are in hold the energy
0:07:03 > 0:07:05dies. Some things don't always work out,
0:07:05 > 0:07:11darling. As head judge, with the casting
0:07:11 > 0:07:17vote, who are you going to save? I am going to save Mollie and AJ.
0:07:17 > 0:07:21I don't think I am ever going to have the opportunity to dance with
0:07:21 > 0:07:32someone who is so talented. CHEERING.
0:07:32 > 0:07:42That is it. Did you feel the dance-off might be coming?
0:07:42 > 0:07:49We did a little bit. Listen, when you are in that position on the
0:07:49 > 0:07:55scoreboard, you go, OK, I am ready to do it again if I have two. It is
0:07:55 > 0:08:04fine. We got to do it twice. Harry Judd said, we are never going
0:08:04 > 0:08:10to see you Showdance. What starts were you looking forward to doing?
0:08:10 > 0:08:13Could Janette could teach you on the side?
0:08:13 > 0:08:19The jive and the charleston, even before the show, I was thinking,
0:08:19 > 0:08:27these could be my ones that I could really do, bring a bit of justice.
0:08:27 > 0:08:31He was looking forward to doing a paso. The jive if all went to plan
0:08:31 > 0:08:36we were possibly going to do at that pool.
0:08:36 > 0:08:43People, see what you have done. We have a pact we will do it anyway.
0:08:43 > 0:08:46Can we watch that? Do it in my lounge!
0:08:46 > 0:08:52That is absolutely fine. I hope you keep dancing.
0:08:52 > 0:08:57To be fair, I have loved it. I spoke to a close friend and my girlfriend
0:08:57 > 0:09:03and said, who is funnily enough going to open a dance studio. I
0:09:03 > 0:09:10can't wait to be a dad. And give all this energy and wisdom Janette has
0:09:10 > 0:09:15passed on to me. Now I am going to give other people the opportunity.
0:09:15 > 0:09:21Such a great idea. What will you miss most?
0:09:21 > 0:09:25How is the other half of the Studio 45 crew going to cope without you?
0:09:25 > 0:09:29Will you pop into training to see how they're getting along?
0:09:29 > 0:09:38Yes! We will watch every week. To make sure you guys are sticking to
0:09:38 > 0:09:43the hard work. I had to say, going back to Ian,
0:09:43 > 0:09:47more than ever, especially this season and seeing what happened with
0:09:47 > 0:09:51Aston, you have got to vote for your favourites, you can never assume
0:09:51 > 0:09:55just because someone is a front runner or is getting any kind of
0:09:55 > 0:10:00scores, you have two vote, if you love them, no matter what.
0:10:00 > 0:10:07Well said. Can I say on the half of everybody, especially as Lott on the
0:10:07 > 0:10:11programme, you gorgeous, you have been so gracious. I don't want to
0:10:11 > 0:10:15say goodbye. Thank youth for being so brilliant.
0:10:15 > 0:10:17We're going to miss you both so much.
0:10:17 > 0:10:18Aston and Janette, everyone!
0:10:18 > 0:10:21CHEERING.
0:10:21 > 0:10:27Hands up. And with that being a dad, lots of love to Sarah. I have to
0:10:27 > 0:10:28pull myself together.
0:10:28 > 0:10:31Now, after an epic weekend of dance, we need some top-notch analysis.
0:10:31 > 0:10:33So, we've called in the reigning champ.
0:10:33 > 0:10:35It's time for Choreography Corner!
0:10:46 > 0:10:47CHEERING.
0:10:47 > 0:10:48She's back again.
0:10:48 > 0:10:51It's Joanne Clifton!
0:10:51 > 0:10:54Well, things have certainly moved on since you were last here.
0:10:54 > 0:10:55One of the frontrunners has gone.
0:10:55 > 0:11:00Could you believe it?
0:11:00 > 0:11:07I only have another two things to say, people, please phone. And,
0:11:07 > 0:11:12judges, some of them in particular, watch your scoring otherwise we will
0:11:12 > 0:11:14have words! She will be around!
0:11:14 > 0:11:17Let's take a closer look at some of Saturday's dances now.
0:11:17 > 0:11:19Starting at the very top, and where they've been
0:11:19 > 0:11:20for three weeks in row.
0:11:20 > 0:11:21Debbie and Giovanni.
0:11:21 > 0:11:23They were dancing the tango.
0:11:23 > 0:11:24Shirley said it was international.
0:11:24 > 0:11:26Darcey said it was on par with a professional.
0:11:26 > 0:11:27Bruno said it was a masterclass.
0:11:27 > 0:11:29Craig was on his knees!
0:11:29 > 0:11:31Why was it so good?
0:11:31 > 0:11:35It was brilliant. What surely meant with it being international is it
0:11:35 > 0:11:39was good enough to be on an international dance floor for a
0:11:39 > 0:11:45ballroom competition. Traditional tango, extended back bends a
0:11:45 > 0:11:49magnificent. She will have other ballroom dancers, it is still early,
0:11:49 > 0:11:54so I would like her to concentrate on because I am nit-picking, it was
0:11:54 > 0:12:00a little bit shaky when she was in hold, she needs to keep her hips and
0:12:00 > 0:12:06shoulders offset but parallel to Giovanni. Be careful, like an axle,
0:12:06 > 0:12:11if one is slightly askew, you need to sort it out. It is not easy
0:12:11 > 0:12:15otherwise to drive in a straight line.
0:12:15 > 0:12:17OK. We get that.
0:12:17 > 0:12:19Mollie and AJ found themselves in the bottom two
0:12:19 > 0:12:21for the second week running.
0:12:21 > 0:12:26How would you rate their foxtrot?
0:12:26 > 0:12:32She actually danced really well. It was quite beautiful, beautiful
0:12:32 > 0:12:36footwork on the main show. Again, I would like her to improve on her
0:12:36 > 0:12:42core, a little bit more. Just Halloween, so send aid which found
0:12:42 > 0:12:47with which nails, near your belly, pulling that in. Turn your hands
0:12:47 > 0:12:53upwards. That is how you should feel inside, without lifting your
0:12:53 > 0:12:55shoulders. Shoulders down.
0:12:55 > 0:13:02That is the thing. In and up. The second thing, she
0:13:02 > 0:13:07tends to lose her left hip, instead of keeping it in front of the man
0:13:07 > 0:13:12and having that curve to the left, that causes her to get around.
0:13:12 > 0:13:16Brilliantly explained -- explained.
0:13:16 > 0:13:17Next we have Gemma and Aljaz's salsa.
0:13:17 > 0:13:19The lifts were the big talking point.
0:13:19 > 0:13:22Did they distract from what was a good routine?
0:13:22 > 0:13:27Such a shame, she came out confident, pointing, then the lift
0:13:27 > 0:13:32went wrong, the timing or something, then it blocked her. She didn't have
0:13:32 > 0:13:38enough movement in her upper body. Now, demo time!
0:13:38 > 0:13:42Thank goodness for that. That is what we need to cheer us up.
0:13:42 > 0:13:49I was taught to isolate and move the upper body, they put a broom on my
0:13:49 > 0:13:53shoulders, held it like that, looking in the mirror to keep your
0:13:53 > 0:13:59hips still. Imagine your rib cage is moving forward, backward, side,
0:13:59 > 0:14:07side, round, then imagine a pin on your red, half of an eight. Without
0:14:07 > 0:14:14moving your hips, and in reverse. There she goes. Do the same thing
0:14:14 > 0:14:19with your hips. Why can't I look like that!
0:14:19 > 0:14:21And finally, Joe and Katya danced a playful Charleston.
0:14:21 > 0:14:23There was some very demanding choreography in there.
0:14:23 > 0:14:29Can you talk us through it?
0:14:29 > 0:14:34Joe is smashing it every week, the choreography was intricate, bits of
0:14:34 > 0:14:39it where, when you rub your tummy and Pat Morehead, the arms are doing
0:14:39 > 0:14:43different to the feet, then the opposite to your partner but in
0:14:43 > 0:14:51sync. Then the charleston which was steps and kicks and turns.
0:14:51 > 0:14:55I really enjoyed it. Well done. We will do the other
0:14:55 > 0:14:56couples tomorrow.
0:14:56 > 0:14:57Tomorrow, we'll be talking about the rest
0:14:57 > 0:14:58of our couples.
0:14:58 > 0:15:01But we're not quite finished with Joanne just yet.
0:15:01 > 0:15:02All will be revealed soon!
0:15:02 > 0:15:04Now, because we're all terribly nosy, here's a look behind
0:15:04 > 0:15:05the weekend's Strictly scenes.
0:15:12 > 0:15:18Nice weather for the ducks! Showtime! Showtime!Remember,
0:15:18 > 0:15:24remember, the 4th of November, glitter balls, Mac pro to an
0:15:24 > 0:15:29Foxtrot. It doesn't really work. I know the
0:15:29 > 0:15:34cha-cha-cha is the harder stance, I'm enjoying it so much.
0:15:34 > 0:15:38I'm sweating! The first time ever! She sees me, she sees I'm
0:15:38 > 0:15:42attractive, maybe I will give it a test run!A lot of acting involved,
0:15:42 > 0:15:46clearly!It's a painter and decorator you would not want to
0:15:46 > 0:15:50hire.A lot more confident, I should not be panicking, which will be
0:15:50 > 0:15:57nice!Dies, it is lunchtime. My favourite time of day. You are in my
0:15:57 > 0:16:02way! I'm skipping the light! A little bit of everything would be
0:16:02 > 0:16:07great! Look at this plate of food! I don't so a lot and so I get to eat a
0:16:07 > 0:16:18lot. Let's go!Week seven, we've got Jonnie. You miss something really
0:16:18 > 0:16:28important, it pretty face.Not as pretty as Gorka. Sorry!I love it.
0:16:28 > 0:16:33Curly Sue!My hair this week once again will not be my own and I'm
0:16:33 > 0:16:37starting to think my hair should have its own Twitter page! Everybody
0:16:37 > 0:16:43is asking me, what hair you having this week!I smile just so she gets
0:16:43 > 0:16:49my cheekbones.A little Strictly wardrobe secret, I've my tie some to
0:16:49 > 0:16:54my shirt so it doesn't end up bopping around. I'm being stitched
0:16:54 > 0:16:58into my costume. Every week, you put it on and you can't get out until
0:16:58 > 0:17:05the end of the show.Me and Mollie are about to surprise AJ with a
0:17:05 > 0:17:15birthday cake for his birthday this week!I'm torn between getting the
0:17:15 > 0:17:24urge to go... And also, it brings back be up.I think somebody will
0:17:24 > 0:17:31say, can you bring a cake? So I've being -- I've brought Brownies and
0:17:31 > 0:17:35they are being eaten backstage. Beautiful, thank you, darling.Guys
0:17:35 > 0:17:48come alive in five minutes!Come on! It is the halfway mark, darlings,
0:17:48 > 0:17:57and, yes, it is getting serious.Is everyone ready for another weekend
0:17:57 > 0:18:04in the ballroom?It's time to bring on our Scritly stars!
0:18:12 > 0:18:17That is how they make the magic.
0:18:17 > 0:18:20Now, some people call us the gift that keeps on giving,
0:18:20 > 0:18:22and tonight is no exception, because it's time to reveal
0:18:22 > 0:18:26the line-up for this year's Christmas Strictly Special.
0:18:26 > 0:18:27It's never too early! Christmas Strictly Special.
0:18:27 > 0:18:28I've got a list. Christmas Strictly Special.
0:18:28 > 0:18:32I've checked it twice. Christmas Strictly Special.
0:18:32 > 0:18:36But I still need some help. Christmas Strictly Special.
0:18:36 > 0:18:38Please welcome back Joanne Clifton - our It Takes Two Elf!
0:18:38 > 0:18:41CHEERING
0:18:41 > 0:18:43Give us a little... I love it.
0:18:43 > 0:18:44I love it.
0:18:44 > 0:18:45Now, it's just like Christmas morning.
0:18:45 > 0:18:47What, or who, will we find in our stockings?
0:18:47 > 0:18:49Celebrity number one, reveal yourself.
0:18:49 > 0:18:53HO, HO, HO!
0:18:53 > 0:18:55CHEERING
0:18:55 > 0:18:57It's Jeremy Vine!
0:18:57 > 0:19:01Yes, everyone's favourite man with a swingometer was partnered
0:19:01 > 0:19:05with our other Clifton gal, Karen.
0:19:05 > 0:19:09And who can forget the sight of ol' JV on giant horseback?
0:19:09 > 0:19:14How can he possibly beat that?I think just put him on a reindeer,
0:19:14 > 0:19:19Rudolph.Brilliant!
0:19:19 > 0:19:20Let's see who's in stocking number two.
0:19:20 > 0:19:22HO, HO, HO!
0:19:22 > 0:19:23It's perfect pins herself, Katie Derham!
0:19:23 > 0:19:24CHEERING
0:19:24 > 0:19:28She reached the 2015 final with Anton, proving to be quite
0:19:28 > 0:19:32the ballroom sensation.
0:19:32 > 0:19:36She will be partnered with this time Brendan Cole.
0:19:36 > 0:19:40Are you looking forward to seeing the Proms queen back on the floor?
0:19:40 > 0:19:46Definitely, I remember she did this amazing Viennese Waltz with Anton
0:19:46 > 0:19:50and I hope with Brendan she will get a ballroom number.I like it!
0:19:50 > 0:19:52Let's see who's hiding in stocking number three.
0:19:52 > 0:19:53HO, HO, HO!
0:19:53 > 0:19:54It's only Colin Jackson!
0:19:54 > 0:19:55CHEERING
0:19:55 > 0:20:02A legend on the track and the Strictly dancefloor,
0:20:02 > 0:20:04the former world record holder was partnered with Erin Boag way
0:20:04 > 0:20:07back in 2005 - my year - when he fell at the final hurdle,
0:20:07 > 0:20:09losing to champion Darren Gough.
0:20:09 > 0:20:14This time, he will be partnered with the lovely Amy. Could it be a win
0:20:14 > 0:20:18for the Welsh wonder?2005 was a while ago so I hope he has still got
0:20:18 > 0:20:24it! No, it's fine! He got his highest score in the Quickstep so
0:20:24 > 0:20:26something like that, I hope they will do.
0:20:26 > 0:20:28We've been spoilt so far.
0:20:28 > 0:20:29Who could be in stocking number four?
0:20:29 > 0:20:32HO-HO-HO!
0:20:32 > 0:20:33It's Robbie Savage!
0:20:33 > 0:20:35CHEERING
0:20:35 > 0:20:36Look at those locks!
0:20:36 > 0:20:37Look at those locks!
0:20:37 > 0:20:38Another Welsh sporting hero!
0:20:38 > 0:20:48The footballer-turned-pundit was paired with Ola Jordan in 2011.
0:20:48 > 0:20:50This time, he will take to the floor with Dianne.
0:20:50 > 0:20:53This time, he will take to the floor with Dianne.
0:20:53 > 0:20:55We know he's capable of some fancy footwork.
0:20:55 > 0:20:58Do you think he can find form, going into the Christmas Special?
0:20:58 > 0:21:01I think so and I think the fact he is a footballer and really
0:21:01 > 0:21:04competitive will help, especially with Dianne, they will be explosive.
0:21:04 > 0:21:08Does he still have hair that? Yes.
0:21:08 > 0:21:10Yes.
0:21:10 > 0:21:11Who's next?!
0:21:11 > 0:21:12HO-HO-HO!
0:21:12 > 0:21:14It's our favourite tennis mom, Judy Murray!
0:21:14 > 0:21:16CHEERING
0:21:16 > 0:21:21It is all Aston that it is also... 'S ex-partners!
0:21:21 > 0:21:22'S ex-partners!
0:21:22 > 0:21:24Judy made it to Blackpool with partner Anton Du Beke,
0:21:24 > 0:21:28even though they never got higher than a four from Craig.
0:21:28 > 0:21:35Her new partner is Neil Jones!So happy to see him with a partner,
0:21:35 > 0:21:39amazing! Remembered Judy, Anton, have beat hardly touched floor apart
0:21:39 > 0:21:44from when he would chuck her and she would glide on the floor! I remember
0:21:44 > 0:21:48the plank move! Exactly!
0:21:48 > 0:21:49Time for our final celeb now.
0:21:49 > 0:21:50Who's in stocking number six?
0:21:50 > 0:21:54HO-HO-HO!
0:21:54 > 0:21:55It's Kimberley Walsh!
0:21:55 > 0:21:58CHEERING
0:21:58 > 0:22:00She was in the audience on Saturday.
0:22:00 > 0:22:01A little tease perhaps?
0:22:01 > 0:22:03It's Kimberley Walsh!
0:22:03 > 0:22:05Partnered with Pasha, the Girls Aloud star made it
0:22:05 > 0:22:08all the way to the Series 10 final, scoring three 40s along the way.
0:22:08 > 0:22:10She will be reunited with her partner Pasha.
0:22:10 > 0:22:12She will be reunited with her partner Pasha.
0:22:12 > 0:22:14Can she take the Christmas crown?
0:22:14 > 0:22:17Very possible, and remember Kimberley, that was the first time I
0:22:17 > 0:22:20sat in the Strictly audience and watched Strictly so I remember her
0:22:20 > 0:22:27being amazing, especially with Pasha, it will be magic!
0:22:27 > 0:22:30You can find out who'll be on top of the tree on Christmas Day.
0:22:30 > 0:22:31It's just 49 sleeps away.
0:22:31 > 0:22:32CHEERING
0:22:32 > 0:22:34Thank you very much!
0:22:34 > 0:22:37Now, Morecambe & Wise, French & Saunders, The Two Ronnies -
0:22:37 > 0:22:39just some of the greatest comedy duos this nation has ever seen.
0:22:39 > 0:22:44Well, you can now add Langsford and du Beke to that
0:22:44 > 0:22:54list, it's Ruth & Anton!
0:22:58 > 0:23:01Ruth, you represent absolute joy, I've never seen a paso doble so
0:23:01 > 0:23:04humorous. It is entertainment versus
0:23:04 > 0:23:11technique.When the paso did come together, wonderful stocking kicks,
0:23:11 > 0:23:16don't give up on a technique, you are going somewhere!
0:23:16 > 0:23:18It is just too good!
0:23:18 > 0:23:19Ruth & Anton, everyone!
0:23:19 > 0:23:20CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:23:20 > 0:23:23What a Paso on Saturday!
0:23:23 > 0:23:25I don't think we've ever seen anything like it,
0:23:25 > 0:23:26nor will we ever again!
0:23:26 > 0:23:32Have you quite recovered?
0:23:32 > 0:23:38Well, I've got a graze on my knee. I went down and I got a bruise. Just
0:23:38 > 0:23:42in case anybody thought we had put that in purpose for comedy, we
0:23:42 > 0:23:47didn't! It was an absolute ball backwards.It was quite spectacular.
0:23:47 > 0:23:52We can probably see it again. Anton, perhaps you lost your balance,
0:23:52 > 0:23:53darling.
0:23:57 > 0:24:03Yes! Showed the next bit! No, I too get embarrassed.
0:24:03 > 0:24:05What happened, exactly?
0:24:05 > 0:24:09Well, she climbed on top of me! Might beat were poking out the
0:24:09 > 0:24:14bottom of her frog!It was too funny! It was a comedy moment and I
0:24:14 > 0:24:18was trying to rescue the awkwardness! I was feeling awkward
0:24:18 > 0:24:22so I thought, let's have a comedy moment, they will climb on top of
0:24:22 > 0:24:26him.It was such an amazing shot, Ruth.
0:24:26 > 0:24:28England legend and Premier League all-time top scorer
0:24:28 > 0:24:29Alan Shearer tweeted:
0:24:29 > 0:24:32"That's a two-match ban for diving, Anton Du Beke!
0:24:32 > 0:24:38But you've still got my vote".
0:24:38 > 0:24:43I might dance with him next year, just for a change.Do you know what
0:24:43 > 0:24:48my husband said?
0:24:48 > 0:24:49"The Curse of Strictly
0:24:49 > 0:24:52before my very eyes!"
0:24:52 > 0:24:58I was crying with laughter. I imagine that is not quite what
0:24:58 > 0:25:02happened in rehearsal. How had the rehearsal gone?Before that fall and
0:25:02 > 0:25:07it was genuine, I thought I had done a passable paso doble and I was
0:25:07 > 0:25:11quite pleased. Although we had comedy moments, it was a parody, but
0:25:11 > 0:25:17we did do a proper paso doble. Everything we do, whether we go down
0:25:17 > 0:25:22the comedic road or the straight road, it is based on proper content.
0:25:22 > 0:25:26Otherwise, it is just a bit awkward and knocking about and messing about
0:25:26 > 0:25:33and that is no good at all. So it is skilfully put together. With proper,
0:25:33 > 0:25:37real content, real steps. On top of that, we do something serious or
0:25:37 > 0:25:46something comedic. The same as the samba before.And Shirley did say,
0:25:46 > 0:25:52you did a really good paso, I'm not sure she said really good! She
0:25:52 > 0:25:59mentioned the steps I've done.Which is good. Exactly. And the crowd went
0:25:59 > 0:26:02wild. For the entire dance and the ending.
0:26:02 > 0:26:05Take a look at this.
0:26:05 > 0:26:12These are the faces of the judges as you go down. They are laughing!
0:26:12 > 0:26:17Craig is laughing and he goes back to making his notes.What do I've
0:26:17 > 0:26:26the do to get more than at four from Craig? It is and is tame
0:26:26 > 0:26:28At this point, we have to mention singer Hayley,
0:26:28 > 0:26:29who almost completely stole the show.
0:26:29 > 0:26:33here she goes.
0:26:33 > 0:26:35# La, la, ooh, ooh, ooh
0:26:35 > 0:26:36# Ooh
0:26:36 > 0:26:37# Ooh, ah
0:26:37 > 0:26:38# The shady dame...
0:26:38 > 0:26:40# From Se-ville...
0:26:40 > 0:26:45# Ole #.
0:26:45 > 0:26:50She is brilliant! She is amazing! Wonderful.She is and I love that
0:26:50 > 0:26:57when you do have a, role, you play so brilliantly.Thank you. I'm less
0:26:57 > 0:27:02nervous about that. I was nervous about performance when I started
0:27:02 > 0:27:05jazz hands and acting which is out of my comfort zone, but you realise
0:27:05 > 0:27:10the more you can sell the story and you can act the story, the more
0:27:10 > 0:27:14people enjoy it. If you look awkward, people think it's a bit
0:27:14 > 0:27:17awkward. I understand that now. And he's the most wonderful teacher and
0:27:17 > 0:27:21I want to say we do laugh. People say, you have such a laugh together,
0:27:21 > 0:27:26but he is a fantastic teacher, he is so patient and kind and he never
0:27:26 > 0:27:31shouts at me. He raises an eyebrow sometimes and I cry! Then I cry and
0:27:31 > 0:27:36he gives me a cup of tea. He encourages me all the time with
0:27:36 > 0:27:40kindness and here I'm, still, standing, just.She's incredible to
0:27:40 > 0:27:46work with, I can't say more highly of Ruth. She is right, we have a
0:27:46 > 0:27:51great time and she has a wonderful sense of humour. To do a comedic
0:27:51 > 0:27:55dance, it is almost more difficult because if it is not timed well, it
0:27:55 > 0:28:02is exactly that, awkward and a lot of nothing. To do something comedy
0:28:02 > 0:28:06well takes a lot of practice and a lot of skill and a lot of timing.
0:28:06 > 0:28:13You have to pay attention.Can you tell, I'm getting impatient? I've 30
0:28:13 > 0:28:21seconds to ask you about your foxtrot.How will you play this?
0:28:21 > 0:28:26Straighter, it is the slow foxtrot, the greater stands in the world.
0:28:26 > 0:28:32There will be hats and Keynes? Will there? Yes, I will let you know
0:28:32 > 0:28:39about Wednesday.There will definitely be tears if I've a cane!
0:28:39 > 0:28:41You work so hard, we love you.
0:28:41 > 0:28:42Ruth and Anton, everyone!
0:28:42 > 0:28:44CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:28:44 > 0:28:45That's it for tonight.
0:28:45 > 0:28:47A big thank you to all my guests.
0:28:47 > 0:28:50Join me again tomorrow at 6:30, where I'll be chatting to Mollie
0:28:50 > 0:28:51and AJ, and Debbie and Giovanni.
0:28:51 > 0:28:53Plus, Joanne Clifton returns for Choreography Corner.
0:28:53 > 0:28:55And Jason Gilkison talks us through the perfect Paso.
0:28:55 > 0:28:56Until then, goodnight!
0:28:56 > 0:28:59CHEERING AND APPLAUSE