0:00:49 > 0:00:53Live from London, this is Strictly - It Takes Two. Please welcome your
0:00:53 > 0:00:58host, Zoe Ball!
0:00:58 > 0:01:00Hello, and welcome to It Takes Two!
0:01:00 > 0:01:02What a weekend it was.
0:01:02 > 0:01:06We witnessed our first ever Paso-doble-thon.
0:01:06 > 0:01:09Flexi McGee lived up to her name, with a split-terrific
0:01:09 > 0:01:13Argentine tango.
0:01:13 > 0:01:16And the man once dubbed Rollercoaster Joe, by us,
0:01:16 > 0:01:18scaled a skyscraper to top the leaderboard for
0:01:18 > 0:01:19the very first time!
0:01:19 > 0:01:21CHEERING.
0:01:21 > 0:01:24But, sadly, we had to say goodbye to another couple.
0:01:24 > 0:01:29And, like Meghan and Harry, these two were a match made in heaven.
0:01:29 > 0:01:31There they are!
0:01:31 > 0:01:33Who can forget the moment Susan met Kevin?
0:01:33 > 0:01:41We'll be looking back at their love story in just a mo!
0:01:41 > 0:01:43Also on the show tonight.
0:01:43 > 0:01:44Another pair of timeless romantics.
0:01:44 > 0:01:45It's Davood and Nadiya!
0:01:45 > 0:01:48And here to settle an old score, it's our latest Pro
0:01:48 > 0:01:53Challenger, Katya Jones!
0:01:53 > 0:01:56But now, it's time to honour one of the great Strictly partnerships.
0:01:56 > 0:01:59If you ask us, they go together like Fred and Ginger.
0:01:59 > 0:02:01Before we say our final farewells, here is Susan
0:02:01 > 0:02:08and Kevin's last dance.
0:02:08 > 0:02:18# Let's dance the last dance.
0:02:19 > 0:02:25# Tonight.
0:02:25 > 0:02:27CHEERING.
0:02:27 > 0:02:30Susan and Kevin, everyone!
0:02:30 > 0:02:35CHEERING.
0:02:35 > 0:02:40Crazy amount of love for you. I am so sorry to see your journey end,
0:02:40 > 0:02:46too soon, how are you feeling? Absolutely fine, we had a lovely
0:02:46 > 0:02:52time, a lovely dance on Saturday night. We have gone. I have great
0:02:52 > 0:02:57memories. I am doing the tour so we haven't stopped dancing yet.
0:02:57 > 0:03:00Not done with him yet.
0:03:00 > 0:03:02You said it had been your favourite week.
0:03:02 > 0:03:07Can you take comfort in the fact you left doing a dance you loved?
0:03:07 > 0:03:14I love old Hollywood movies, it was Fred and Ginger, an elegant dance.
0:03:14 > 0:03:19We haven't done lifts since the second week. A beautiful change
0:03:19 > 0:03:24after tango and passive. Back to being happy. What do you
0:03:24 > 0:03:29call those lifts like that? Progressive twirling...
0:03:29 > 0:03:32He doesn't know.
0:03:32 > 0:03:33Oi, oi, sailor!
0:03:33 > 0:03:40Whose idea was it to pop a little kiss into the mix?
0:03:40 > 0:03:44It was his idea before he says otherwise!
0:03:44 > 0:03:50It was my idea for a kiss on the cheek. It started as a kiss on the
0:03:50 > 0:03:55hand, then it's the sort of moved to a peck on the cheek. Someone might
0:03:55 > 0:03:59have turned their faith at the last second.
0:03:59 > 0:04:03Everyone has been talking about it. We have.
0:04:03 > 0:04:05The judges couldn't fault the entertainment value,
0:04:05 > 0:04:09but felt the performance lacked technique.
0:04:09 > 0:04:14What do you say to that? I think that their comments are
0:04:14 > 0:04:21always fair and taken on board. We did try really hard on technique and
0:04:21 > 0:04:27I thought we did better this week. As always, I appreciate and love the
0:04:27 > 0:04:31judges like they are family. They kind of are like families,
0:04:31 > 0:04:34crazy and dysfunctional.
0:04:34 > 0:04:35Let's talk about the dance-off now.
0:04:35 > 0:04:37It was your first time in the bottom two.
0:04:37 > 0:04:39After ten weeks, that's quite an achievement.
0:04:39 > 0:04:42What was it like to hear your name called out?
0:04:42 > 0:04:48It was a close one. When our names were called out, I thought we had a
0:04:48 > 0:04:59chance! Alexandra! When I said that on the show, it's
0:04:59 > 0:05:03because you have two at knowledge Alexandra is incredible. An
0:05:03 > 0:05:13incredible rumba. We did our best, if we danced as well as we could but
0:05:13 > 0:05:21really, someone compared it to a racehorse versus a Shetland pony!
0:05:21 > 0:05:26How it might have looked. We thought it was possibly our time at the
0:05:26 > 0:05:30weekend going into the quarterfinals. A beautiful last
0:05:30 > 0:05:36dance to do. The American Smooth is gorgeous, a classic.
0:05:36 > 0:05:41We enjoyed the week. We had a really nice week, we did not feel stressed.
0:05:41 > 0:05:46We made it to Blackpool and exceeded expectations. We don't feel pressure
0:05:46 > 0:05:52to make the quarterfinal because we had done a good job. Wien -- We
0:05:52 > 0:05:56enjoyed the week. It showed on your faces.
0:05:56 > 0:06:03Well, here's just a fraction of the online reaction.
0:06:03 > 0:06:04Dawn French tweeted this.
0:06:04 > 0:06:06Whaa!
0:06:18 > 0:06:22Joyous to hear from her. So much support. It has been
0:06:22 > 0:06:33overwhelming. How many people have voted for us. I am trying not to...
0:06:33 > 0:06:35You haven't yet but I can't promise you
0:06:35 > 0:06:36won't.
0:06:36 > 0:06:38Well, you'd better pick up that glittery tissue,
0:06:38 > 0:06:41box because it's time to look back at your Strictly Story.
0:06:41 > 0:06:46There was nothing in this world I have wanted more than to be on
0:06:46 > 0:06:49Strictly. It is Kevin!
0:06:49 > 0:06:54I feel like I have won the Lottery. It is nice to be wanted.
0:06:54 > 0:07:00The Viennese waltz is graceful, one thing that has never been used to
0:07:00 > 0:07:04describe me. Weird but wonderful. The leg sprung
0:07:04 > 0:07:12up like a mushroom but you did well. He is patient, kind...
0:07:12 > 0:07:18He is like my little brother. I found you guilty of having too
0:07:18 > 0:07:25much fun. I loved it.
0:07:25 > 0:07:33The sound is fast and difficult. I promised Susan I would push her.
0:07:33 > 0:07:38100% performance, I loved it. I don't think we have ever seen
0:07:38 > 0:07:44anything quite like that. We made Craig Revel Horwood smile,
0:07:44 > 0:07:51better than anything. We do have a brilliant time in the
0:07:51 > 0:07:58training room. You did it and you did it well.
0:07:58 > 0:08:05A personal best. If I had a dream of what it might be
0:08:05 > 0:08:12like on Strictly come it would be Saturday.
0:08:12 > 0:08:16Susan is an awesome dancer. As soon as I said that, she got it right
0:08:16 > 0:08:23every time since. Technically, not great, but I love
0:08:23 > 0:08:26your energy. I love you and I think you bring the
0:08:26 > 0:08:29cheeky to the cheeky cha-cha. Joint bottom.
0:08:29 > 0:08:34It gives something to work on. Exactly.
0:08:34 > 0:08:41It lacked grace, elegance, not your best.
0:08:41 > 0:08:46We will pick ourselves up. Comeback jiving.
0:08:46 > 0:08:50Despite having a law degree I cannot manage to step forward on the
0:08:50 > 0:08:55correct foot. This is definitely your dance.
0:08:55 > 0:09:03You are back. Smashed it.
0:09:03 > 0:09:07It is all sharp and precise. If we get this right, we could be in
0:09:07 > 0:09:13Blackpool. It is like the Emerald city.
0:09:13 > 0:09:16Love the way you channelled the dramatic persona.
0:09:16 > 0:09:19You danced everything from your heart today, you have come huge
0:09:19 > 0:09:25strides. I loved every second of it.
0:09:25 > 0:09:29Dancing is about doing something magical and, to me, that is what
0:09:29 > 0:09:36Susan does every week. This is Kevin Clifton, dream dance,
0:09:36 > 0:09:41I have two nail this. At times it looked like a paso doble
0:09:41 > 0:09:44that shrunk in the wash. You had some nice styling, well
0:09:44 > 0:09:50done. Our first lifts. These are graceful
0:09:50 > 0:09:53and elegant lifts.
0:09:59 > 0:10:03There was gapping, your feet never closed, your legs had a mind of
0:10:03 > 0:10:07their own in the last lift. I was like much more technique
0:10:07 > 0:10:14today. -- I would like.
0:10:14 > 0:10:19Judges, time to decide. Alexandra and Gorka.Alexandra and
0:10:19 > 0:10:22Gorka. You have been the epitome of joy and
0:10:22 > 0:10:26happiness which makes you a beautiful dancer.
0:10:26 > 0:10:30This has been the best experience of my life, to dance with this
0:10:30 > 0:10:35handsome, handsome man.
0:10:37 > 0:10:44CHEERING. So much love.
0:10:44 > 0:10:48You are hanging in there. I am all right.
0:10:48 > 0:10:49So many memorable moments there.
0:10:49 > 0:10:51Wonder Woman, Mother of Dragons, Painter and Decorator.
0:10:51 > 0:10:57Can you even pick out a highlight?
0:10:57 > 0:11:01I think definitely Wonder Woman and the quick step I think were
0:11:01 > 0:11:06incredible dancers but genuinely everyday, and this is why Monday is
0:11:06 > 0:11:09quite difficult because we would have been starting another dance,
0:11:09 > 0:11:13though. I'm sorry.
0:11:13 > 0:11:20It has been incredible. I am so happy, I have been so happy with
0:11:20 > 0:11:24this idiot here are ten weeks. He is lovable.
0:11:24 > 0:11:27You've made all of Susan's dance dreams come true.
0:11:27 > 0:11:35Just how proud are you of this lady?
0:11:35 > 0:11:41He said, I am so proud of you. I was, we were at odds on to be the
0:11:41 > 0:11:46first eliminated at the beginning, that is what people were saying. We
0:11:46 > 0:11:50immediately hit it off and had a great time. Susan really applied
0:11:50 > 0:11:55herself and did not want to be a comedy act because she was a
0:11:55 > 0:12:00comedian, she wanted to work hard and she did every day. A joy to work
0:12:00 > 0:12:07with. I saw her improve every week. I have always said dancing is about
0:12:07 > 0:12:12making people feel something. I can still work on technical things, we
0:12:12 > 0:12:16all can. If you can make someone feel something when you dance, you
0:12:16 > 0:12:20are a great dancer. Susan did that every week of Strictly.
0:12:20 > 0:12:25I could not be more proud.
0:12:25 > 0:12:28You've become such great mates.
0:12:28 > 0:12:34Is it true Susan's been doing your laundry?
0:12:34 > 0:12:45His pants were hanging on my radiator!
0:12:45 > 0:12:50Who would you like to win? I made good friends with Mollie
0:12:50 > 0:12:58King, she is a smasher. Genuinely, if anyone of them won, I would be
0:12:58 > 0:13:02delighted, they work hard, they are delightful. It could be any of them.
0:13:02 > 0:13:07Whoever does it is an incredibly worthy winner of Strictly this year.
0:13:07 > 0:13:14Thank you for all the joy. You make everything better, Zoe.We
0:13:14 > 0:13:18have loved you on the show. We will see you at Elstree for the final.
0:13:18 > 0:13:19We will miss you.
0:13:19 > 0:13:21Give it up for Susan and Kevin, everyone!
0:13:21 > 0:13:24CHEERING.
0:13:24 > 0:13:27Now, an epic weekend of dance calls for a big
0:13:27 > 0:13:28old snoop behind the scenes.
0:13:28 > 0:13:30Here's what our camera crew uncovered.
0:13:36 > 0:13:44It is Strictly day. Show day.
0:13:44 > 0:13:49We are in the last stretch. We have got this far which is fantastic.
0:13:49 > 0:13:57It ends with me on the bed, no duvet, which is what happens!
0:13:57 > 0:14:01I think I kicked him more than he kicked me.
0:14:01 > 0:14:07Please welcome all the couples. We are doing the Paso-doble-thon
0:14:07 > 0:14:11rehearsal, AJ has a strategy to use his elbows.
0:14:11 > 0:14:15I am so excited. I am so scared.
0:14:15 > 0:14:19Don't worry, I will travel you around the room.
0:14:19 > 0:14:23They have gone into, edition mode, the professionals.
0:14:23 > 0:14:29It is amazing. Wayward elbows and knees.
0:14:29 > 0:14:34There needs to be a referee. We are the tallest so I'm not
0:14:34 > 0:14:41worried. Come on! I am so excited. My first
0:14:41 > 0:14:49competition. He has won loads of competitions.
0:14:49 > 0:14:52Hi, it is your favourite redhead dancer here.
0:14:52 > 0:14:58Let us go. I am going to take you to a secret location. This is for all
0:14:58 > 0:15:02of the girls. We have coaches -- Captures.
0:15:02 > 0:15:08Chloe is in the corner. Brendan is getting some make-up on. I thought
0:15:08 > 0:15:10you were a natural beauty! Obviously
0:15:18 > 0:15:21Posh bed head is the luck we are going for today. Which Debbie finds
0:15:21 > 0:15:29hilarious.Tonight, Giovanni and I are the penultimate act. I am having
0:15:29 > 0:15:35a quick change from my tango costume into my paso doble costume. During
0:15:35 > 0:15:39the dress rehearsal I got changed very quickly so hopefully tonight
0:15:39 > 0:15:50with the live show it will be just as smooth.Five minutes everybody.
0:15:50 > 0:16:00Come on, let's go.Showtime.It is the run to the finale and they have
0:16:00 > 0:16:16got the Paso Doble-thon, never done before.Looking good.Have a good
0:16:16 > 0:16:32one, darling.Now, this is the business end of the competition.
0:16:33 > 0:16:41Live from the BBC, this is Strictly come dancing!Amazing.
0:16:41 > 0:16:44Now, the quarterfinals might be less than a week away,
0:16:44 > 0:16:46but there's one contest that's really heating up.
0:16:46 > 0:16:51It's Pro Challenge time!
0:16:51 > 0:16:56This year's challenge is heading back in time to the Roaring 20s
0:16:56 > 0:17:03where our pros will attempt to set a Guinness world record for the most
0:17:03 > 0:17:08Charleston swivel steps in 30 seconds. In order to qualify our,
0:17:08 > 0:17:13our pros will have two complete one forward and backward step. If there
0:17:13 > 0:17:19is no swivel in the feet and ankles, they will be disqualified. This is
0:17:19 > 0:17:22the hardest challenge they have ever faced but only one person can claim
0:17:22 > 0:17:27the title. Thank you.
0:17:27 > 0:17:28Time to welcome our next contender.
0:17:28 > 0:17:30She's so handy with a sewing kit.
0:17:30 > 0:17:33She made Janette and Aljaz matching denim jackets as a wedding gift.
0:17:33 > 0:17:34Watch out, Vicky Gill!
0:17:34 > 0:17:36From Russia, with no love lost, it's Katya Jones!
0:17:36 > 0:17:46CHEERING.
0:17:48 > 0:17:56Oh, what an entrance! Hello, catch my darling. This is only your second
0:17:56 > 0:17:57pro challenge.
0:17:57 > 0:17:59However, you might be quite keen to forget the first
0:17:59 > 0:18:02one when you had 75% of your steps disqualified!
0:18:02 > 0:18:10Better than my husband, I'll just point that out.He had them all
0:18:10 > 0:18:17disqualified.It's been forgotten. It is buried. We never discussed
0:18:17 > 0:18:25that.So far, we've only had boys, you are the first lady dancer. Are
0:18:25 > 0:18:32you going all out for womankind?Of course. Girls are so competitive.
0:18:32 > 0:18:38Especially district league goals. Let's see how you did in the most
0:18:38 > 0:18:41physically and technically challenging pro challenge of them
0:18:41 > 0:18:48all. Good luck, capture.Last year, I didn't do so well but I can feel
0:18:48 > 0:18:54it is going to be my year. I've got lots to prove to myself. Bring it
0:18:54 > 0:19:00on.Hello, judges. Welcome to the Strictly pro challenge. This is your
0:19:00 > 0:19:05second year. Last year, a little bit of a fail.I didn't think so but you
0:19:05 > 0:19:13did.We disqualified a lot of your steps but hopefully we won't have to
0:19:13 > 0:19:18do that this year.I'm going to do that my best. Keep them tight. Good
0:19:18 > 0:19:27advice.OK. For your official attempt, beginning in three, two,
0:19:27 > 0:19:37one, go!
0:19:40 > 0:19:53Keep it going. It's good.15 seconds.
0:19:54 > 0:20:05Five, four, three, two, one, stop. Great swivel. Very good.That was
0:20:05 > 0:20:11hard again. It proves every year how hard it is.It looked much better
0:20:11 > 0:20:15than last year. A little bit like a chicken on top but we're not worried
0:20:15 > 0:20:22about what goes on on top.Keep your arms going and the feet will follow.
0:20:22 > 0:20:27That kept you going and in time. Thank you. I can't wait for the
0:20:27 > 0:20:34results.Good luck.Well done. Really promising comments from the
0:20:34 > 0:20:39judges. Pretty good. I looked a little bit like a chicken but as
0:20:39 > 0:20:46long as that kept my feet swivelling.Giving flapper whole new
0:20:46 > 0:20:53meaning there. I love that.I think it worked. It's almost cool. When
0:20:53 > 0:20:58you run or do any type of exercise, the more you move your arms, the
0:20:58 > 0:21:04faster your feet go. That's what I did.Applause from the great Bill
0:21:04 > 0:21:13Dema there.I don't know. He didn't look very confident in me.After
0:21:13 > 0:21:18last year... Anything could happen. After each of the professionals had
0:21:18 > 0:21:25made the attempt, the footage was watched by adjudicators in slow
0:21:25 > 0:21:29motion to make sure all the swivels were more accurate. I hate to bring
0:21:29 > 0:21:35this up again but as a fan of having a criminal record, any illegal
0:21:35 > 0:21:40activity there?I think the last one when they said stop was a bit
0:21:40 > 0:21:48rubbish.A bit dodgy. We will see. The moment of truth. In 30 seconds,
0:21:48 > 0:21:57you completed...
0:22:04 > 0:22:1319 Charleston swivels. Our highest number so far. The chicken worked.
0:22:13 > 0:22:18Let's not count your chickens before they have hatched. I can now reveal
0:22:18 > 0:22:27that you had no steps disqualified! And that, my friend, puts you at the
0:22:27 > 0:22:36top of the leaderboard.Yes, boys! This is the way forward.Girls, I've
0:22:36 > 0:22:45got your back.You are so happy. Who could be your biggest threat?Last
0:22:45 > 0:22:56year's champion. Jeannette is very little. Could be.But, for now, you
0:22:56 > 0:23:12are top of the leaderboard, capture Jones. -- Katya Jones.
0:23:12 > 0:23:20And that, my friend, puts you here on the Leader Board!
0:23:20 > 0:23:22Now, shall we welcome our final guests?
0:23:22 > 0:23:24Bruno compared them to a couple of old-fashioned movie stars.
0:23:24 > 0:23:27And they certainly put us in a spin with their timeless waltz.
0:23:27 > 0:23:32They're a class act.
0:23:32 > 0:23:41I was totally charmed. Elegance, Grace, simplicity. Beautiful.
0:23:41 > 0:23:44It's Davood and Nadiya!
0:23:44 > 0:23:47Such an elegant routine on Saturday.
0:23:47 > 0:23:52Were you born to waltz?
0:23:52 > 0:23:57Do you think? I loved it. There is a lot to do think about doing
0:23:57 > 0:24:05ballroom. My shoulders were playing up so there is a lot to think about.
0:24:05 > 0:24:13Very exposed. Very technical.But the two of you, floating around. It
0:24:13 > 0:24:16looks like and smells like the lucky socks are working. I know they are
0:24:16 > 0:24:24back. Have they been washed?They have been washed. The Mrs wouldn't
0:24:24 > 0:24:31let it happen any more.You stripped this dance right back. It obviously
0:24:31 > 0:24:37worked. Why was it the key to keeping this simple and traditional?
0:24:37 > 0:24:45It was time for him just to dance without doing any extra things. I
0:24:45 > 0:24:50felt he was ready. It was a challenge for him, he felt it, he
0:24:50 > 0:24:54was very nervous but I was so proud of him. You was feeling every step,
0:24:54 > 0:25:03every moment.It definitely gives you all the feelings when you get it
0:25:03 > 0:25:10right. Everything seemed to come together in the right time.
0:25:10 > 0:25:14Sometimes it just happens. You obviously worked so hard. The music
0:25:14 > 0:25:18and the costume, it was all too much. Shirley said that you took
0:25:18 > 0:25:23back in time. Bruno was charmed. Darcey said that it was her kind of
0:25:23 > 0:25:30waltz.Lovely to hear that. I genuinely didn't know how it had
0:25:30 > 0:25:38gone. It felt lovely. But you never know. I thought, it hadn't gone too
0:25:38 > 0:25:42well and then they said really lovely things. As long as Nadiya is
0:25:42 > 0:25:46happy at the end of the dance, I'm happy but the judges know what they
0:25:46 > 0:25:53are talking about.It's only going to help. One tiny thing Craig said.
0:25:53 > 0:25:57He wanted a bit more swing. He said it was hard even for the
0:25:57 > 0:26:03professional dancers.Because it is a waltz, it is about swing and sway
0:26:03 > 0:26:09and we work on it as much as we could.We tried. There has been some
0:26:09 > 0:26:15improvement on it.Absolutely. I think it was better. Especially with
0:26:15 > 0:26:19the waltz, you have to do it as much as we can. It's one of the most
0:26:19 > 0:26:23difficult things technically and with that music it was quite
0:26:23 > 0:26:29difficult. But he's amazing.
0:26:29 > 0:26:30Well, your on-screen brother Shaheen Jafargholi
0:26:30 > 0:26:32AKA Shakil from Eastenders was impressed.
0:26:32 > 0:26:38He tweeted:
0:26:38 > 0:26:43By "sickening" we think he meant it in the street slang sense -
0:26:43 > 0:26:46an adjective similar to cool referring to
0:26:46 > 0:26:50something that is great - you might say it was "sick, bruv".
0:26:50 > 0:27:02Yes, broth!There has also been online comparisons to a certain
0:27:02 > 0:27:10Disney character.An Aladdin moment. A Whole New World. She was on my
0:27:10 > 0:27:18shoulder.First, the Paso Doble-thon, how was it?Strange
0:27:18 > 0:27:24sharing the dance floor with so many others. These guys are used to it
0:27:24 > 0:27:31but for others it was, what?It is terribly difficult for the
0:27:31 > 0:27:36celebrities to do it with all the others.Argentine tango this week
0:27:36 > 0:27:40from the musicals for these two. This is so exciting. You are the
0:27:40 > 0:27:50first man to do the Argentine tango this week.
0:27:50 > 0:27:53Alexandra and Debbie have set the bar, both scoring 38.
0:27:53 > 0:27:56You're the first man to take it on - how are you feeling about it?
0:27:56 > 0:28:03It is difficult for a man.He is in control of everything. So if his
0:28:03 > 0:28:09balance is not there, it might ruin everything.Just to give you
0:28:09 > 0:28:12encouragement, you are the only celebrity in the last four weeks not
0:28:12 > 0:28:18to have gone below 35. This is good stuff. Does it give you momentum
0:28:18 > 0:28:30going into it?Now, I'm a bit nervous and sweaty. It is nervous
0:28:30 > 0:28:34but I love watching the Argentine tango and if I get it right I will
0:28:34 > 0:28:38be happy, no matter what the score. You are doing so brilliantly. Keep
0:28:38 > 0:28:43it up. Davood and Nadiya.
0:28:43 > 0:28:45That's it for tonight.
0:28:45 > 0:28:46Huge thanks to all my guests.
0:28:46 > 0:28:49Join us tomorrow at 6.30 where I'll be chatting to dance-off
0:28:49 > 0:28:50survivors Alexandra and Gorka.
0:28:50 > 0:28:52Plus, Erin Boag returns for Choreography Corner
0:28:52 > 0:28:54and Kevin Clifton takes on the Pro Challenge!
0:28:54 > 0:28:59Until then, good night!