Episode 40 Strictly - It Takes Two

It's Friday. Coming up: After leaping into action at Wembley,

what have Robbie and Ola got planned for their samba? Craig is

here to tell us about a special Royal guest who came to Strictly

rehearsals earlier today. Miranda Hart, Tom Ellis and Patricia Hodge

join us for our Friday Panel. It is Live from Television Centre. This

is Strictly: It Takes Two. Here's Zoe!

APPLAUSE Hello! Welcome to It Takes Two. For

our remaining seven couples, it is the last chance to rehearse their

routines. In just 24 hours 28 minutes and 40 seconds, they will

be taking to the floor. CHEERING Last weekend, Robbie and Ola opened

the Wembley show with their salsa. They will be here live in a moment.

Here is a quick reminder of how they got the party started. Robbie,

you opened the show like it was your own rock concert. Rather liked

your upper body and the arm work. That was good. You were throwing

Ola in the most unimaginable positions! It was all a bit wild

and savage, unfortunately. Come on, Robbie Savage! To get a standing

ovation off 6,500 people. That was for them tonight. The judges' score

didn't reflect it. I didn't care. It was for the public. Please give

it up for Team Savola. APPLAUSE I'm not going to be able to concentrate

because you have not done your zip up! Sorry. Deborah Ryder online

said, "Good kick-off Robbie." What an amazing start. You were like a

rock star? I felt like a rock star. It was for the public. The judges'

scores were fair, Craig's five was fair, there wasn't much salsa in it.

It was for the public and to perform that and them lifts were

incredibly difficult. I know. was an honour to open the show.

Karen was talking about how much adrenaline it would have taken you

to get out there and then go into the lifts. Was it difficult? It was.

In the dress run, we got the lifts wrong. I said to Ola, "I can't do

it, we have to change it." She has that much confidence in me...

going, "We are doing it!" Did you fear for your life? Yes, I did. I

have been covered with bruises and I have been dropped a little bit.

Yes, I have been fearing for my life. When he went over the top of

your head, it looked like you got caught? He whacked my head! You got

a standing ovation from the crowd. It was amazing. My family were like,

"Robbie was amazing. Qulqul how much salsa did you leave by the

wayside -- "Robbie was amazing." How much salsa did you leave by the

wayside? The piece of music we were dancing to wasn't a salsa. I didn't

put that much salsa in it. There was some salsa steps but not that

much. And not good ones! He was letting me entertain you and it was

a massive show, I felt it had to be more like a show dance. I applaud

you both. APPLAUSE It was fantastic. I loved it. You were seventh on the

leaderboard, however. What got you through, do you think? I just think

that the fact that we could be the new Russell and Flavia, now they

have gone. LAUGHTER If you show people you are live with the show,

you are having a great time, nothing is a burden, nothing is a

chore, the spray tans are great. You have gone a serious shade today.

He's just had one. I didn't. looks pasty. She had the white one!

Chris Moyles, he got behind you, Radio One Breakfast Show? Chris is

keeping me in! He's got that many listeners, eight million listeners

and I was on his show this morning. Work it! You do things for your

mate. We do need the votes. Jason hammers me, you are networking all

the time! I've got to. I need the support. Now, Zoe, technically,

there are better dancers. All right. As I said last week, never

underestimate the underdog. You have given a lot of credit to Ola

and her brilliant choreography. We think we may have figured out how

she gets the best out of you. Basically, she keeps him on a tight

leash. Take a look. Look like an Listen, listen to me! Stop looking

in that mirror. I want to see if you can do it without me. You will

be on your own. You want see me. can do it without you. It is just

when it starts. Why you not grabbing me? I don't know. It won't

work if you don't grab my back! Heel, heel... No, stay still. Good

boy. Walk. Walk. Walk. Walk. Walk. Pivot, stop! Yes! Good boy. It is

APPLAUSE Wooh! That was brilliant. That is

very disturbing. I wish I had some doggy treats. Let's talk about

tomorrow. You are doing the samba. How is it? Well, the samba is - I

think I have surprised myself. A lot of people say it is the hardest

dance. It is very difficult. I love it. I enjoy... We like that bit!

This is what you are dancing to. The ending is not to be missed

again. You have leapt on to the desk, have we got more leapage?

This ending will beat them all! an ex-midfielder, I am thinking

with the swing-a-thon, surely you are not going to allow yourself to

be bullied on that dancefloor? How are you going to get the couples

out of the way? Our dance is full of energy and fun. If anybody comes

near me, I will two-foot them! will. It could get nasty. Donovan

and Judd are going down. We can't wait. Last week, the ladies were a

big fan of the chest showing. I am not putting myself in that bracket.

What will you be wearing this week? I'm wearing a dickie bow undone...

Very sexy? Like James Bond. I like it a lot! Good luck with your samba

and the swing-a-thon. We love you. Robbie and Ola. Thank you. APPLAUSE

In a moment, Craig will be here to tell all about the VIP Royal

visitor to today's Strictly rehearsals, but first here is some

more of your Points of You. My name is Olivia. I'm eight and I am from

Brighton. My favourite couple is Robbie and Ola. My favourite dance

they did is their salsa and when the dance comes on I dance to their

song with my dog. Hi, I'm Patrick, aged ten. I'd just like to say I

hope Robbie gets better with his foot -- Robin gets better with his

foot. My cat has a poorly foot. He's got better. Bye." I love the

programme. I can't stand the whooping that people in the studio

do. Please, quieten them down!" Thank you to Olivia, Patrick and

Jill... We will keep it down from now on! If you spot something in

the weekend's shows or just want to have your say on the dancing, the

judges or the outfits, lines are Now, this man has been impeccably

behaved all day. Here to tell us why, please welcome Strictly's

Royal reporter, Craig Revel Horwood. APPLAUSE Royal correspondent now!

Royal correspondent. Socialite, darling. Lovely. Not normally here

on a Friday. In case you see rehearsals. This was a special

exception. There has been a buzz here today, Royalty? The Duchess of

Cornwall, Camilla, who was there. We met through the National

Osteoporosis Society of which I am the Patron. She is President. We

have been doing a lot of charity functions together for the last two

years. It was brilliant because she absolutely adores the show. Really

does watch it. She knew every single person, bar the people

backstage, obviously. But it was fantastic that she came along and

it was so exciting. The difference in the celebrities... Really? Best

behaviour? It was unbelievable. Suddenly, everyone's posh. Hello!

All gracious. She had a chat with Anita. Why are you so fit? I love

it to bits. I love life. I love dancing. I'm having a blast.

are a huge example, if I may say so, for our generation. Might we see

you stepping the light fantastic? don't think so. Can you only

imagine it, will Anton and his partner, Her Royal Highness, the

Duchess of Cornwall please take to the floor? We would love it!

any of our couples get to dance? Anita danced and Harry danced as

well. I spoke to him after the performance, he said he has never

been more nervous in his life. Isn't that unbelievable? I know.

put an enormous amount of pressure on them. What were you talking to

her about? Technique, darling. she know her technique? She does,

especially with the cha-cha-cha. I did teach her that once and we did

a dance in 2009 doing that. Really? She scored Harry a nine! Yes.

Royal nine! A Royal nine in my true style of judging, of course. She

did lean over and said, "Was anything wrong with that?" I said,

"Yes, she went wrong in the middle, it's a nine!" You have to forget

everything you saw today. Thank you for coming in. By the way, we have

discovered that after how many is it, 35 years, you have passed your

driving test! LAUGHTER So we have... I love them! Little glittery Ps!

Craig Revel Horwood. Oh look. APPLAUSE That is great. Thank you.

A friend of Camilla's! We have a fantastic Friday Panel for you

today. They are no strangers to dancing. That's right. Keep as

close as you can. Mmm. You two are very good together. Miranda!

Customer! ArgH! I am so excited. Please welcome from the cast of

Miranda, Patricia Hodge, Tom Ellis and Miranda Hart herself!

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE Look at that! What an entrance.

Lovely to see you. What shall we do? I'm going to embrace you.

so exciting. You are here by popular demand of the fans. They

wanted a Miranda panel. They have got their wish. First, thank you so

much for doing our story so far. pleasure. We loved it. We saw you

dancing there. How much dance do you do? I am dance! LAUGHTER You

can hang out with the Grant. Will you be tempted to take part? I did

take some dance lessons earlier this year with Karen Hardy. Loved

it. I get so excited. Which dances did you do? I think I would say I

am jive. LAUGHTER A natural. think I might start dancing again.

I would be too scared to do it. highlight of the show so far for

you? It would have to be Russell grant turning into a Faberge egg!

We miss him so much. Tom, your wife, Tamzin Outhwaite, was also on the

show. She was. She said she taught you everything you know. Who would

win in a Strictly quiz, you or Tamzin or Miranda? Ooh! Good

question. Possible divorce-maker. I actually strongly believe it would

be - I don't believe anyone knows more about Strictly than Miranda!

Get in! I'm obliged to say that! Patricia, welcome. Thank you.

worked with Bob on Pippin. Is it a prerequisite to be a Strictly fan

to be in the case? You are not allow allowed through the door

unless you are a Strictly fan. I knew I passed the A-level when I

was invited to the Strictly final party. We heard about the final

party. We are all on our best behaviour! Do invite me, I'll bring

snacks. We are going to talk about Harry. Miranda, you like? I like. I

have been very flitty, what's the word? Superficial? Fickle with my

favourites this year. I have been flitty and fickle. He is my current

favourite. What is it that you love about him so much? I think he's

probably the most natural dancer. Him and Chelsee. I'm worried - and

Craig is in the room - are his shoulders rounded? Are his

shoulders rounded? He's gone! thanks a lot. I was there for YOU!

LAUGHTER You know what I mean? Girlfriend! Here is what - this is

what they are dancing to? Fabulous. Pretenders. What do you think about

Harry, Tom? Harry's top line is pretty safe. LAUGHTER Listen, Harry

is very athletic. I think the quickstep is something that he will

do well in. I'm looking forward to seeing it. I am starting to sway

towards Harry winning the whole thing. OK. I'm going to ask you

about predictions later. Holly and Artem are doing the foxtrot. She

was in the bottom two last week. Do you think, Patricia, she can stay

out of the bottom two this week? Which bottom are we talking about?!

Is that - high-five, me Hodge. That is funny! The bottom two? They are

all so closely - I think it can go any way. It depends who dazzles you

on the night. That is what is so exciting. Would you like to hear

what they are dancing to? It is this. JessieJ. You like traditional

music? What next, a Charleston to Eminem?! It confuses me. It freaks

me out. That will happen. I like you doing it to... You do it

traditionally. What are you thinking about her footwork? Holly?

Yes. I think Holly is potentially brilliant. I think she's fantastic.

She just needs to be a bit sharper. She needs to sharpen up a bit. She

has a very laid-back sort of, you know, Australian demeanour about

her. If she could pay more attention to precision, she could

be top drawer. From one Australian to another, let's talk about Jason

and Kristina. They are doing the Charleston. A bit of a slip-up at

Wembley. Yes. What did you make of that? I laughed a lot! Is that

wrong? No. I felt his pain. He was so brilliant at dealing with it, he

just hopped on a left foot for a long time. That was funny. How does

his Charleston look to you? I love a Charleston. Love it. It is true.

Does she? Patricia can do the Charleston legs. Don't ask me to do

it now. You have to have rubber legs to do the Charleston. Do you

think that this could be bringing him back to the top of the

leaderboard this week? It could possibly. I think he works too hard

on the dancefloor. It is not natural. You have said it! She's

said it. No. Also Charleston usually involves an amusing

swimming movement. I hope there is one. Alex, she has a swimming

movement. Why is there always a breaststroke or a crawl in a

Charleston? Anita and Brendan. She has had a tricky time because Robin

is at home with his foot up and Brendan has stepped in. This is

what they are dancing to. # Uptown Girl... #

Patricia, what do you think of this partnership? Look, that's a natural,

isn't it? They have lovely height together. Brendan is marvellous at

partnering anybody. He is. It will be a test for Anita to see whether

she is Robin reliant or not! Oh my goodness me! They are the comedy

dream team! Let's talk about Alex and James. Worth it just for that.

Alex and James are doing the Charleston and they are dancing to

this. # Me and my baby... #

I can see some swimming coming somewhere. Get the legs going. I

think - you two have been so academic about it. The Charleston

is known as a particular step that goes with it and if you do too

much... Swimming! Hilarious! It is stopping you doing what the real

Charleston is. Do it. Do your rubber legs! Come on. A little bit?

Like that. Lovely shoes! Thanks. Borrowed them off Craig! We can

talk about Chelsee and Pasha who are doing the Argentine tango this

week. What do you think? Will this suit Chelsee, Tom? Yes, I think,

you know, the thing about the Argentinian tango, she has to

attack it and it has to be kind of like on the mark every time with

the legs. Technically, this dance is much harder what she is doing

than a lot of the other people are doing. Her tariff is higher. I love

this! You have never been more attacktive, Tom! LAUGHTER When you

were doing that tango, he was looking at your lips when you did

that? He is only human, Zoe! had a bit of houmous! Let's hear

the music. Surely this would get you in the mood for an Argentine

tango? I think she might fancy Pasha sometimes! I got that when I

was on the show last time. I thought maybe. Maybe? We haven't

had any romance on the show yet. Robbie and Ola are doing the samba.

We can quickly see their training. They are dancing to Hot Chocolate.

Here goes the hips. Miranda, is he more of a ballroom boy? Yes, he is

self-confessed more of a ballroom boy. So yes, it is all about, as I

have had the privilege of speaking backstage to him earlier, it is all

so exciting! LAUGHTER He said it is Saul about the showmanship and he

is going to go for it. -- it is all about the showmanship and he is

going to go for it. Such fun. Prediction for a final? Harry.

win? I'm not going to give you one name. Come on! Give her one! Tom?

Jason. I would have said Jason. It's been fun! Coming up, I will be

checking in on the rehearsals for tomorrow's show. First, having come

this far in the competition, our seven remaining couples are getting

a taste for the final. What do they make of each other? Robin reliant,

so good! There are seven great competitors and the competition is

definitely hotting up! Everybody's standards is extremely high. This

is a real competition. The pressure is on. Holly amazing, I don't think

we have seen the best of her yet. Such shape in her body. And sort of

sensualty and she's a beauty. Incredible lines. Natural movement.

She could be the dark horse. only couple which I would like to

be the least against is Alex and James. Alex is really the spirit of

Strictly. She defines what this show is all about. Alex is

improving week-by-week. She was beautiful last week. It is a credit

to James as well. Robbie Savage could win this competition.

gives it 150%! He is so exciting to watch. Robbie goes for it, like a

freak! There are lots of contenders. There are two couples - Harry and

Aliona and Chelsee and Pasha. Chelsee seems to be be able to do

the ballroom stuff and the Latin stuff equally well. Chelsee is

brilliant. She is seriously in the competition. Harry is amazing. He

brings everything to the dancefloor. The Juddmeister has a great chance

to win it. He is on the beat all the time. I love Harry. If I was a

girl, I would fancy him myself! Anita is one of the better dancers.

She is very good. She is obviously really enjoying herself. You see

Anita's smile and YOU want to vote! I think Jason has probably worked

the hardest out of any of us. He wants it more than any of us.

he brings every week is a really high-performance level to the dance.

He looks ultra confident when he is on the floor. The seven people left

in the competition. It is really hotting up. We have to dig even

deeper than we have already done, but anything is possible.

competition is seriously hotting up. We are backstage of the BBC One

show. This is where all the dancers get tanned. Oh! Hello. I'm Zoe.

Your name is? Where's Victoria? couldn't make it. I thought I would

- spray tan machine. I have never used one of these. You all get

sprayed every week. What shade? want to go Bobby Brown. Because he

is not here, I will go really dark in aid of Bobby. Rent-a-pro has

taken over this week. Does it tickle? It is very cold! Oh!

long does it take to dry? Five minutes to dry. And then you can

put your clothes back on - it is very cold. Close your mouth and

your eyes. Fantastic. I enjoyed that. OK. You can finish yourself

off. You have to do the bottom half. I don't think so. Here is Kristina.

How are you? I'm good. You can have this. I'm so excited. I met Camilla

today. I know. That was amazing. Did you curtsy? I did. What did you

talk about? We talked about Strictly. She is a big fan. That

was wonderful. She said Prince Charles is a big admirer of mine so

that was really... Prince Charles! That is incredible. That must feel

very special. I know. Good luck with Jason tomorrow. Thank you.

going to go through here and see if I can find - here they are, Harry

and Aliona. APPLAUSE Hello. Nice to see you. I feel like I only saw you

yesterday, which I did! How have rehearsals gone today? Good. Very

well. Quickstep coming together? Yes. Slowly. Happy? Very happy.

shoulder hurts. Stop complaining. From holding up so much? You need

to do some more weights! I know. You had a special visitor today.

my God! That was scary. Have you met Royalty before? I have met the

Queen. Wow! I know. I feel like I should be below... You can call me

mam as in jam! Me and Dougie got the giggles because we were so

nervous and we laughed. When Camilla was there today I was

determined not to laugh and be respectful. She watched your

quickstep. She did. That was so scary. She gave you a score?

gave us a nine. That is quite promising. She was pulling out the

paddle, I thought ten? Oh no. have to have something to work

towards. Look, could we have a little look? Of course. To whet our

appetites. Of course. Yes. Harry and Aliona. Here we have an It

Takes Two preview of Harry and Aliona's quickstep. Take it away.

I think we can all see why Her Royal Highness gave them a nine.

You will see Harry and Aliona dance on the big show tomorrow night at