'I've never seen beading move so fast': Pixie Lott dazzles in red as she tops Strictly leaderboard with carnival-themed Samba... while Judy Murray achieves lowest score
Strictly Come Dancing saved the best till last on Saturday evening, with Pixie Lott going straight to the top of the leaderboard following her show-stopping Samba.
The Mama Do beauty, who was the last star to perform, flashed her toned tum in a red fringed crop top during her upbeat routine with Trent Whiddon to Edmundo Ros's I Yi Yi Yi Yi.
The 23-year-old received a standing ovation after starring as a Rio de Janeiro singer, before being told by judge Darcey Bussell: 'It was wonderfully crazy all the way through... I loved the fact you didn't hold back.'
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Saving the best till last: Pixie Lott went straight to the top of the leaderboard following her sexy Samba
Dazzling: The Mama Do beauty received a standing ovation after starring as a Rio de Janeiro singer
Follow the leader: The 23-year-old, who was the last star to perform, flashed her toned tum in a red fringed crop top during her upbeat routine with Trent Whiddon
Len Goodman said: 'It was full of fun and energy. It was terrific', while Bruno commented: 'It was an extravaganza. What more could you want.'
Normally hard-to-please Craig Revel Horwood added: 'I've never seen beading move so fast. You really pow-ed that number out, it was amazing.'
The stunner achieved three nines and an eight from Craig, placing her ahead of Caroline Flack by just one point.
However the same couldn't be said for Judy Murray who found herself at the bottom of the table after her and Anton du Beke's Charleston.
Set during a romantic boat trip, the tennis coach, who stepped out in a blue fringed dress, danced around the stage with an oar.
'Amazing': Len Goodman told the stunner: 'It was full of fun and energy. It was terrific', while Bruno commented: 'It was an extravaganza. What more could you want'
Oar no! Judy Murray found herself at the bottom of the table after her and Anton du Beke's Charleston
Having fun: The tennis coach, who stepped out in a blue fringed dress, danced around the stage with an oar
After saying she was 'exhausted', Judy was told by Len that she had 'gone a little bit back [from last week], but always had so much fun'.
Bruno Tonioli said: 'It was like the Titanic of Charleston,' while Craig added: 'I'm pleased there was a lot more life in that body. That was fairly decent, not an once of swivel and the timing was appalling but at least it was an enjoyable watch'.
The star scored a three from Craig, and fives from his fellow judges, totalling 18 overall.
Meanwhile Jake Wood had kicked the show off dancing the Quickstep to I’m Still Standing by Elton John, with partner Janette Manrara.
After indulging in a spot of boxing during training to speed up his footwork, the EastEnders actor, 42, wowed with an energetic performance.
Len told him: 'It was light, bright, fun and fast. Your footwork was very good... your hold could have been better, but you set the bar high.'
Bruno said: 'You attacked it with a bloke-ish efficiency... it was a job well done', and Darcey commented: 'There was so much footwork going on. It was spirited.'
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Never mind: After saying she was 'exhausted', Judy was told by Len that she had 'gone a little bit back [from last week], but always had so much fun'
Taking the lead: Jake Wood kicked the show off dancing the Quickstep to I’m Still Standing by Elton John, with partner Janette Manrara
In a spin: After indulging in a spot of boxing during training to speed up his footwork, the EastEnders actor, 42, wowed with an energetic performance
Craig later added: 'What bothered me was that you used your frame to do the dancing. I'm being picky because you are very good.' He scored three eights and a seven from Craig, totalling 31 overall.
Actress Sunetra Sarker and Brendan Cole took on the Viennese Waltz next, to Cilla Black's Anyone Who Had a Heart.
After hitting the playground to practise her spins, the Casualty beauty oozed elegance when she hit the floor in a fluffy-hemmed, black dress.
Bruno told the 41-year-old: 'You did a great job... watch your shoulders', while Craig said: 'I loved your double spin - that takes some doing! I thought it was absolutely beautiful.'
Len then added: 'I thought it was terrific. The speed of this dance tends to make you want to go forward but you didn't.' She received two sevens and two eights, totalling 30.
Elegant: Actress Sunetra Sarker and Brendan Cole took on the Viennese Waltz to Cilla Black's Anyone Who Had a Heart
In sync: Bruno told the 41-year-old: 'You did a great job... watch your shoulders' and she was awarded 30 points overall
Scott Mills took on the role of a photographer during his Charleston routine with Joanne Clifton to Flash Bang Wallop by Tommy Steele.
After low scores and negative comments last week, the radio DJ came out fighting with a fun, light-hearted dance.
Craig was far from complimentary at first: 'There was no attempt at doing the swivel and your feet didn't come together once. A three-year-old could have done it better. But it was quirky, and it was your best dance yet.'
Len said: 'It was fun and entertaining. You gave it plenty of welly. You came out and tried', while Bruno added: 'You could be the love child of Ann Widdecombe and John Sergeant.'
The star received a four from Craig, and fives from the other judges, totalling 19 overall.
Upbeat: Scott Mills took on the role of a photographer during his Charleston routine with Joanne Clifton to Flash Bang Wallop by Tommy Steele
He's behind you! After low scores and negative comments last week, the radio DJ came out fighting with a fun, light-hearted dance
Thom Evans and Iveta Lukosiute took on the Cha Cha to It’s My Party by Jessie J, which saw the hunk flash some chest in a plunging black top.
After admitting that his brother being in the audience last week had helped him, the rugby player was told by Darcey: 'You should be very pleased. It was a difficult dance, but you upped your performance, and came out with plenty of energy and attack.'
Len said: 'You didn't know what to do with your arms, however you came out and performed strongly. I liked it.'
Bruno commented: 'Who wouldn't party with Tom. He's the toy-boy for any occasion. You are becoming more and more engaging', while Craig said he was 'pigeon-toed' and 'awkward'.
He got a six from Craig and three sevens, scoring 27 from the judges overall.
Swoon: Thom Evans and Iveta Lukosiute took on the Cha Cha to It’s My Party by Jessie J, which saw the hunk flash some chest in a plunging black top
Turning heads: The rugby player was told by Darcey: 'You should be very pleased. It was a difficult dance, but you upped your performance'
After getting eights across the board last week, Frankie Bridge and Kevin Clifton performed the Foxtrot to Daydream Believer by The Monkees.
The Saturdays beauty, who got a treat after being visited by her baby son and husband during training, was told by Len: 'I missed watching your ballroom. You floated across the floor like butter on a hot crumpet. Well done.'
Craig commented: 'I thought the opening was sweet. It was really gorgeous and I thought the entire dance was enchanting.'
Darcey added: 'You are divine but you look too comfortable in your top line. Charming, well done.' The singer was given four eights for the second week running, totalling 32.
Graceful: After getting eights across the board last week, Frankie Bridge and Kevin Clifton performed the Foxtrot to Daydream Believer by The Monkees
Impressive: The Saturdays beauty was told by Len: 'You floated across the floor like butter on a hot crumpet. Well done'
Consistent: The singer was given four eights for the second week running, totalling 32
Alison Hammond, who admitted she was feeling particularly fatigued due to the gruelling training, danced the Tango to Addicted to You by Avicii alongside Aljaz Skorjanec.
Stepping out in a floaty, red gown, the TV presenter put on an intense performance before being told by Bruno: 'I was intrigued. You put in a monumental effort, but you have to be much sharper. I appreciated the effort that you put in.'
Craig told her: 'I thought it lacked drama, it was very soft around the edges. You took forever to get into hold. It didn't come together. It's not your dance.
Darcey said: 'I liked the drama you gave and you created a story', while Len added: 'If you take on board what Craig told you, it'll set you back weeks. I thought there was drama.' She was awarded a five from Craig and three sixes, totalling 23.
Keeping close: Alison Hammond danced the Tango to Addicted to You by Avicii alongside Aljaz Skorjanec
Story: Stepping out in a floaty, red gown, the TV presenter put on an intense performance before being told by Bruno: 'You put in a monumental effort'
After being in the dance-off last week, Mark Wright was feeling far from confident going into the Samba with Karen Hauer.
Dancing to That’s The Way I Like It by KC and the Sunshine Band, the former TOWIE star wriggled his hips in an all-black costume during the fun routine.
The 27-year-old, who said he just had to give it his best, was told by Craig in a joking manner: 'I could have done without those vulgar moves. The Samba is difficult for male celebs, but I think you did it brilliantly. You were really into it... it was great.'
'Those hips know how to party. You could give John Travolta a run for his money', said Darcey, while Len said: 'You came back and did your best dance.' Bruno added: 'I now understand why Brazilians are huge in Essex. Really, really good.'
The star received a nine from Darcey and eights from her fellow judges, totalling 33 and putting him in third place.
Shake it: After being in the dance-off last week, Mark Wright was feeling far from confident going into the Samba with Karen Hauer
On one knee: Dancing to That’s The Way I Like It by KC and the Sunshine Band, the former TOWIE star wriggled his hips in an all-black costume during the fun routine
Simon Webbe looked dapper in a black tie alongside Kristina Rihanoff for their Viennese Waltz to Queen's Somebody to Love.
The Blue crooner was told by Darcey that he had improved his posture and that his spins were endless. 'A very classy performance', she said.
Len admitted: 'It was hectic, but you did a good job', while Bruno commented: 'You had elegance and style. If you do it again try not to pounce on the count. Keep it up.'
Craig simply added: 'Your right thumb was up.' He was awarded sevens across the board, totalling 28.
Black tie: Simon Webbe looked dapper alongside Kristina Rihanoff for their Viennese Waltz to Queen's Somebody to Love
'Classy': The Blue crooner was told by Darcey that he had improved his posture and that his spins were endless
Dressed in purple and yellow, Caroline Flack put on a dramatic performance with Pasha Kovalev to Live and Let Die by Paul McCartney & Wings.
Their Paso Doble was praised by the judges, with Bruno telling them: 'I loved the passion. There is a feline quality in every move that makes me tingle all over. I could be turning...'
Craig commented: 'It was powerful and impassioned. I really loved it', while Darcey added: 'Wonderful use of dynamics and emphasis on the detail. It was so yummy.'
The TV presenter said she had found it particularity difficult this week, before she saw her routine score two nines and two eights, with the top scores coming from Darcey and Bruno, placing her in second place.
Passionate: Caroline Flack put on a dramatic performance with Pasha Kovalev to Live and Let Die by Paul McCartney & Wings
Dramatic: Their Paso Doble was praised by the judges, with Bruno telling them: 'I loved the passion. There is a feline quality in every move that makes me tingle all over'
High-spirits: The TV presenter said she had found it particularity difficult this week, before she saw her routine score two nines and two eights
Steve Backshall and Ola Jordan showed off their softer side this week performing the Waltz to I Wonder Why by Curtis Stigers.
Craig told the TV star: 'It's lovely seeing your gentle side through your dancing. You need to get your thumbs down but I though it was absolutely wonderful.'
Darcey commented: 'I wasn't expecting that. You created a great balance and you led Ola effortlessly.'
Len said: 'You looked wonderful and kept a wide frame', while Bruno added: 'You scrubbed up pretty well and you became a romantic lead. You took on board our comments. Wonderful darling.' He received 30 from the judges, with two sevens and two eights.
Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC1 on Sunday at 7.20pm.
Romantic: Steve Backshall and Ola Jordan showed off their softer side this week performing the Waltz to I Wonder Why by Curtis Stigers
Scrubbed up well: Craig told the TV star: 'You need to get your thumbs down but I though it was absolutely wonderful'
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