She's done it AGAIN! Strictly Come Dancing's Natalie Gumede tops the leader board with the highest judges score of 38
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Saturday night just got a whole lot scarier as the remaining Strictly Come Dancing contestants put on their best Halloween costumes in an attempt to stay on the TV show for another week.
And former Coronation Street star, Natalie Gumede showed she's got what it takes to go all the way when she blew the rest of the competition out of the water with her highest ever score of 38.
Last week she tied with WAG Abbey Clancy, but she came a huge four points ahead of her this time.
She's on top: Natalie Gumede scored an impressive 38 on Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday night
Smokin': Natalie Gumede and Artem Chigvintsev topped the leader board with an impressive score of 38
Hard to beat: The pair wowed the judges with their delicate viennese waltz
Top-scoring Natalie Gumede and Artem Chingvintsev danced fifth in the competition and achieved a score of huge score 38, achieving the first 10 of the season, which was awarded by Darcey Bussell.
The lady of the lake and her partner performed the viennese waltz dressed in icy silver clothes and Bruno was mesmerised.
He said: 'The lady of the lake emerges fromt he depths and leaves us spellbound... This was magic.' Craig loved it too, saying: 'You make me sick darling. You are fabulous.
Natalie said the experience 'felt amazing.'
Quivering quick-step: Patrick Robinson and Anya Garnis were every bit in tune with one another on the night
Hats off to them: Patrick looked dapper in his suit while Anya wore a scary skeleton dress. They achieved a score of 34
First to impress the judges on week six of Strictly 2013 was Casualty star Patrick Robinson and his dance partner Anya Garnis who found themselves in the dreaded dance-off last week.
The pair performed the quivering quick-step to a version of David Bowie's Labyrinth classic 'You Remind Me Of The Babe'.
Patrick admitted he's still having problems with his right arm which he injured a fortnight ago and Anya added: 'He has an injured hand and dodgy knees. He's a bit of a broken man.'
But despite their problems, the judges were loving their work and scored them an impressive 34.
Len said: 'I was bewitched, bothered and bewildered. There was a lack of body contact but I was bewildered by the energy and the speed. If he goes tonight, I will pickle my walnuts.'
Bond-ed together: Fiona Fullerton isn't too scare-crowed of Anton du Beke's costume
Easy does it: Fiona tests Anton's strength during their charleston, a routine which earned them 28 points
Second up was former Bond girl, Fiona Fullerton and her dance partner Anton du Beke. The scary scarecrows danced the chilling charleston to the tune of Jeepers Creepers.
The judges criticised Fiona's timing and Bruno was met with boos when he said: 'You have to be aware of couting Fiona. When you go out of sync with Anton, it shows.'
Fiona, who has a twisted ankle said she was 'disappointed' with the comments and she was right to be as they were awarded a fairly low score of 28.
Ice couple: Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff hot up the stage performing the pasa doblé
Pecs appeal: Ben and Kristina scored an impressive 32 points and a standing ovation
Third up, dancing the petrifying paso doblé was a semi-naked, glittering rugby player Ben Cohen and dance partner Kristina Rihanoff to the tune of Muse's Black Hole.
Either his lack of outfit, or his sexy dance moves won the pair a standing ovation, leading Bruce to comment: 'Cover yourelf up for goodness sake!'
Craig loved the look saying: ' I was sligthly distracted. I wasn't looking too much at the footwork. A little bit blocky but Kristina, you choreographed it perfectly' and Len added: 'There were no fireworks... it was an explosion.'
The pair scored 32 points beating their last top score of 31.
Lady in red: Sophie Ellis Bextor and Brendan Cole during rehearsals for Strictly Come Dancing
Fangs for the memories: Sophie Ellis-Bextor brought out her maneater side as she danced the jive with Brendan Cole
Fourth to dance was a vampirical-looking Sophie Ellis-Bextor along with her partner, Brendan Cole. They performed the nerve-jangling jive to Hall and Oates' classic song Maneater.
We saw another side to Sophie who threw her dance partner around but Darcy had some pointers to make.
She said: 'Your knees - all the way through were bent which is a shame.'
Len was more positive and added: 'You are a very competent dancer. You need to come out with confidence. It's better than last week but there's so much more in there. Get out there and attack it. Embrace the dance.'
Brendan reassured Sophie when she complained that she let her nerves get the better of her and they walked away with a fairly average score of 28.
Flying high: Iveta Lukosiute and Mark Benton danced the paso doble
Pass-o doblé: Mark Benton and Iveta Lukosiute only scored 25 for their space-themed performance
Sixth to dance was spaceman Mark Benton and his dance partner, Iveta Lukosiute who danced the poisonous paso doblé dressed to much-loved song, I Lost My Heart To A Starship Trooper.
Mark was scared about the strength of his wire during his flying entrance, saying: 'I hope this is going to hold me.' but the stunt was a success and he said: 'I'm really pleased. I love it. I want to do it again.'
Bruno complained the routines was 'More space cadet than matador. Fun but not quite the right content. I loved it but it's not really a paso.'
The pair got a lowish score of 25 for their efforts but Tess Daly noted that 'the crowd loved it.'
Riley nice: Rachel Riley and Pasha Kovalev danced the American smooth
Seventh to dance was Countdown presenter Rachel Riley and Pasha Kovalev. They performed the American Smooth to the tune of I Put A Spell On You.
Rachel dressed as a painting which comes to life in a haunted house but there were giggles when she suffered a wardrobe malfunction when a piece of her dress wrapped around her dance partner.
Craig loved their performance saying: 'Welcome back darling to the competition and Len said: 'It's your best dance to date.'
He was right as the couple achieved their highest score so far, a pleasing 30.
Eyes on the prize: Ola Jordan and Ashley Taylor Dawson dance the tango, scoring an impressive 33
Halloween hunk: Ashley still looks handsome despite his zombie eyes
Eighth to dance was Ashley Taylor Dawson and his dance partner Ola Jordan who performed the terrifying tango to Neyo's Beautiful Monster.
Darcey found something very appealing in the performance saying: 'I am really attracted to the evil Ashley.'
But Len wanted more from him, saying: 'If you want to shine you have to polish and it's the detail that's missing. Get that chop a little better, crisper feet. I know you're a busy boy but try and find time. Polish it up.'
That didn't stop the couple from getting a standing ovation though and their top score of 33.
She's flying: Alijaz Skorjanec keeps Abbey Clancy on her toes
White swan: Abbey Clancy and Aljaz Skorjanec look more sexy than scary but walked away with 34 points
Abs-olutely fabulous: Abbey looks toned in her skimpy outfit
Racy lacy: Abbey joked that she couldn't move her face wearing the restrictive but pretty eye mask
Ninth to dance Abbey Clancy and Alijaz Skorjanec. Abbey was dressed as Miss Havisham from Great Expectations and the couple performed a ravishing rumba to Shakespeare's Sister's Stay.
Abbey suffered with nervous and said she was 'trembling.' but Craig said she was 'impressive.' They tied with last week's score of 34 but didn't come close to Natalie Gumede's top score, even though they came joint first the week before.
Myer the trier: The judges have said they admire how hard Dave Myers works in training.
Juicy! Hairy Biker Dave Myers and Karen Hauer dance like a bat out of hell
He's no monster: The pair achieved the lowest score of the night with 19 with their Monster Mash jive but Dave said he enjoyed himself
Laugh a minute: He might be dressed as Beetlejuice but Karen's not scared by Dave
Tenth to dance was Hairy Biker Dave Myers who dressed as Beetlejuice and dance partner Karen Hauer. They danced the jive to the Monster Mash.
Dave complained that he can't be scary enough for Halloween and Karen said: 'You're so sweet like a koala bear. We really have to get the monster out of you.'
Bruno said: 'I wish there was a jive. It was a soft show shuffle of mashesd potatoes and as such it was funny but the jive was non-existant.'
Len added: 'You were like a cumberland sausage chasing the mustard,' and the couple scored the lowest score of the night with a lowly 19.
Rowrr: Susanna Reid and Kevin Clifton have a monster moment in rehearsals
Were-wolf loving it: Susanna Reid and Kevin Clifton perform the charleston
Beat it: Susanna Reid and Kevin Clifton scored 34 for their routine
Reid all about it: Susanna and Kevin look thrilled with their score
Final couple Susanna Reid and her dance partner Kevin Clifton performed the creepy charleston.
She wore a not very Halloween themed green fringed mini dress with a white feather in her hair and Kevin dressed as a werewolf. Bruce said he looked more like 'Old Mcdonald'.
Len said there was 'Plenty of tricks. Plenty of treats and they scored an impressive 34.
The show finished with a bang with the next couple to be voted off the show will be decided on the Results Show on Sunday night where there will be a special performance from pop band Madness.
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