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Friday, 15 January 2016

Sarah Harding and Rebecca Adlington lead the way as the full line-up for winter sports reality show The Jump is revealed

Sarah Harding and Rebecca Adlington lead the way as the full line-up for winter sports reality show The Jump is revealed

It's one of the most dangerous and challenging reality shows on television.
And the 12 celebrities who will take on Channel 4's The Jump have been revealed ahead of the series launch later this month.
Leading the way are Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding, 34, and Olympic medal-winning swimmer Rebecca Adlington, 26.
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The determined dozen: The twelve celebrities who will take on Channel 4's The Jump have been revealed ahead of the new series launch later this month, with Sarah Harding, 34, leading the way
The determined dozen: The twelve celebrities who will take on Channel 4's The Jump have been revealed ahead of the new series launch later this month, with Sarah Harding, 34, leading the way
Both blondes have experience when it comes to reality television shows. Sarah reached the final of BBC's gymnastic-themed Tumble in 2014 and Rebecca finished sixth in the thirteenth series of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
In her promo shot for the series, Sarah wore a pink and green ski suit. Her luscious blonde locks tumbled over her shoulders as she tilted her head to the side and flashed a bright white smile.
Meanwhile, Rebecca sported a pink and orange number while casually holding her skis over her shoulder.
Competitive: Rebecca Adlington, 26, will be hoping to beat her sixth place finish in I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
Competitive: Rebecca Adlington, 26, will be hoping to beat her sixth place finish in I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
Experienced: Can Linford Christie transfer is track speed to the slopes?
Experienced: Can Linford Christie transfer is track speed to the slopes?
The athlete's straight blonde fell from underneath a brightly coloured woolly bobble hat and she cut a relaxed figure with her hand rested on her hip.
The full line-up for the competition is: former Great Britain sprinter Linford Christie, ex-EastEnders actor Sid Owen, Made in Chelsea's Mark Francis, TOWIE's James 'Arg' Argent, former world champion gymnast Beth Tweddle, singer Brian McFadden, actor Dean Cain, socialite Tamara Beckwith, former EastEnders star Louisa Lytton and Holby City actress Tina Hobley.
The winter sports competition takes place in the Austrian Alps and will see a whole host of celebrities take part in various tasks, such as the skeleton, bobsleigh and giant slalom - with the worst-performing celebrity taking on the all-important and terrifying ski jump. 
Due to the physical nature of the show, there's an element of risk and the threat of serious injury.
Change of scenery: Former Westlife singer Brian McFadden has signed up for the popular reality show
Change of scenery: Former Westlife singer Brian McFadden has signed up for the popular reality show
Testing himself: Will Made in Chelsea's Mark Francis be as classy on the snow as he is on the streets of London?
Testing himself: Will Made in Chelsea's Mark Francis be as classy on the snow as he is on the streets of London?
Born winner: Beth Tweddle triumphed during her stint on Dancing on Ice and will want to replicate that for The Jump
Born winner: Beth Tweddle triumphed during her stint on Dancing on Ice and will want to replicate that for The Jump
Former Strictly come dancing star Ola Jordan, 33, injured her hip and knee in a 'freak accident' following her attempt to navigate a downward slope without poles during training for the last series.
The star, who was quickly replaced by Chloe Madeley, ended up being out of action for nine months and feared she might not be able to professionally dance again.
And Arg's girlfriend Lydia Bright has revealed she is apprehensive about her man's appearance on the show in an interview with OK! Online.
Worried: James 'Arg' Argent's girlfriend Lydia Bright has revealed she's apprehensive about her man's appearance on the show
Worried: James 'Arg' Argent's girlfriend Lydia Bright has revealed she's apprehensive about her man's appearance on the show
Multi-skilled: Tamara Beckwith is no stranger to reality TV. Could winter sports be another string to her bow?
Multi-skilled: Tamara Beckwith is no stranger to reality TV. Could winter sports be another string to her bow?
Ricky! EastEnders legend Sid Owen will want to perform better than he did on Strictly Come Dancing 
Ricky! EastEnders legend Sid Owen will want to perform better than he did on Strictly Come Dancing 
She confessed: 'We're a little bit nervous, because a lot of the contestants going on there are super-fit and Arg is probably the underdog, so let's just hope he doesn't break any bones!
'He might just shock us all. He's never skied before. The other day, he was training and got a really bad cramp in his leg and had to finish early. 
'I hope James puts his heart and soul into it. He might even be a natural.' 
This year's celebrity contingent will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of previous winners Joe McElderry (series one) and Joey Essex (series two), and claim the Cowbell Trophy.
Presenter Davina McCall returns to host the show, which has moved to a new weekly format, instead of being shown daily as the previous series had been.
This year the celebrities will have to tackle an all-new bespoke ski jump, but they are in safe hands. The coaching team training them for the challenges ahead includes skeleton racing champion Lizzy Yarnold and Olympic skier Graham Bell.

Chloe Madeley impresses mum Judy with efforts on The Jump

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Superman: Dean Cain was indestructible in his 90s heyday as the Man of Steel and he'll be hoping he doesn't get hurt on The Jump
Superman: Dean Cain was indestructible in his 90s heyday as the Man of Steel and he'll be hoping he doesn't get hurt on The Jump
New challenge: Tina Hobley is well-known for her role as Chrissie Williams in Holby City
New challenge: Tina Hobley is well-known for her role as Chrissie Williams in Holby City
From soapstar to ski star: Louisa Lytton is best known for playing Ruby Allen in EastEnders
From soapstar to ski star: Louisa Lytton is best known for playing Ruby Allen in EastEnders


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Monday, 29 October 2012

Last dance for soap star Sid Owen as he waltzes off Strictly Come Dancing


Last dance for soap star Sid Owen as he waltzes off Strictly Come Dancing after his 'Halloween nightmare'


Former EastEnders star Sid Owen suffered a Halloween nightmare tonight as he became the third celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing.
After a public telephone vote, the actor, with his professional partner Ola Jordan, lost a dance-off with fellow screen star Colin Salmon and his partner Kristina Rihanoff.
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Save the last dance for me: Sid Owen and Ola Jordan take their final dance on show Strictly after his nightmare performance on Saturday's show
Save the last dance for me: Sid Owen and Ola Jordan take their final dance on show Strictly after his nightmare performance on Saturday's show
Sad times: Ola tries to console Sid as they realise their partnership has come to an end
Sad times: Ola tries to console Sid as they realise their partnership has come to an end
Owen was left languishing at the bottom of the leaderboard following Saturday night's Halloween-themed show, before the judges' scores were combined with the viewers' votes to decide the two couples to face the boot.
Both duos performed their routines again, with Owen and Jordan dancing the cha cha to the Ghostbusters theme song, while Salmon and Rihanoff performed the salsa to Stevie Wonder's Superstition.
Three of the four judges voted to save James Bond star Salmon, meaning Owen became the next celebrity to depart the competition.
Battle of the Strictly babes: Ola's playsuit didn't give her the edge in the end as the judges called Salmon the better dancer
Battle of the Strictly babes: Ola's playsuit didn't give her the edge in the end as the judges deemed Colin Salmon the better dancer
Not impressed: The judges didn't like the routine although Sid and Ola seemed to have a good time
Not impressed: The judges didn't like the routine although Sid and Ola seemed to have a good time
Judge Craig Revel Horwood said: 'This couple were dynamic and simply better dancers - and that couple is Colin and Kristina.'
Darcey Bussell: 'Well they both were so much better than the performances yesterday, although the nerves hit them really hard, but I am going to have to save Colin and Kristina.'
Bruno Tonioli said: 'I think overall the strongest couple were Colin and Kristina.'
Owen, 40, endured a difficult week on the BBC1 show after his dance partner Jordan was forced to miss rehearsals to visit her ill mother in her native Poland.
The soap star was forced to practice with stand-in Iveta ­Lukosiute instead, while Ola's mother insisted that she fly back for the live show.
The better dancers: Kristina Rihanoff and Colin Salmon managed to survive another week in the tough competition
The better dancers: Kristina Rihanoff and Colin Salmon managed to survive another week in the tough competition
But the soap star received little sympathy from Revel Horwood on Saturday's show who described his performance as a 'Halloween nightmare'.
Reflecting on his Strictly exit, Owen said: I have loved every minute of it, thanks to Ola, she is a hard taskmaster but she has been great and we have had so much fun. And now I can even feel comfortable going out and maybe having a little dance.'
Ola, Strictly's golden girl, showed off her racy side on Saturday night's live show.
Dancing the Cha Cha Cha with partner Sid Owen, the 30-year-old beauty gave their take on this week's Halloween theme by embracing much loved 1980s film Ghostbusters.
Too safe: Sid is criticised for playing it safe but partner Ola wows in tiny playsuit
Too safe: Sid is criticised for playing it safe but partner Ola wows in tiny playsuit
Splits: Ola gives it her all on the Strictly danecfloor despite having little time tn rehearse this week
Splits: Ola gives it her all on the Strictly danecfloor despite having little time tn rehearse this week
Wearing her own version of the iconic Ghostbusters uniform, the dancer took to the floor with the EastEnders star.
She's known for showing off her enviable legs, but on Saturday night Ola took it to a whole new level.
The short playsuit was cut at the very top of her thigh, while the top was zipped down low.
Sid also wore his version of the famous film costume, pairing a tight tan top with tailored trousers, with a little sprinkling of sparkle.
I'm afraid of no ghost: Ola Jordan wears skimpy playsuit for her Ghostbusters routine with Sid Owen
I'm afraid of no ghost: Ola Jordan wears skimpy playsuit for her Ghostbusters routine with Sid Owen
While Ola's outfit certainly made an impact, the routine failed to impress the judges, getting a poor mark of just 17, making them bottom of the leaderboard.
Craig described the dance as a 'Halloween nightmare' while Len Goodman criticised the performance as being:
'Too safe, you need to go for it more and take risks. If you're going to go down, go down fighting,' he said.
Sunday night's edition also featured a performance by the professional dancers to Britney Spears' hit Toxic while Paloma Faith performed her new single Never Tear Us Apart.
VIDEO: Ola and Sid 'cha cha' to Ghostbusters 



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Sunday, 28 October 2012

Backstage reactions of Strictly Dancers captured


The joy and pain of competing on Strictly: Dancers reactions captured backstage show the highs and lows of being on the show


We see their performances on TV every week, but it's once the camera's turn off that the real emotions come out.
And Strictly Come Dancing's official Twitter page captures every moment of blood, sweat and tears this year's dancers pour into the competition.
Capturing each dancing celebrity's emotions backstage, the pictures show the relief and the disappointment after the contestants hear their score.
Corpse bride comes alive: Victoria Pendleton can't hide her delight after getting a high score from the judges
Corpse bride comes alive: Victoria Pendleton can't hide her delight after getting a high score from the judges
Puppy pout: Meanwhile, Kimberly Walsh is disappointing with her score
Puppy pout: Meanwhile, Kimberly Walsh is disappointing with her score
Victoria Pendleton couldn't contain her joy as she heard her positive scores and she leaped into the arms of her dance partner Brendan Cole, dressed in her corpse bride outfit for the Halloween themed episode.
But at the same time, Kimberly Walsh showed off her best pout as she licked her wounds when judge Len gave her a bad review, even though she still came into shared second place.
But it was the star of the evening, Louis Smith, who looked the most delighted as he returned backstage after his show-stopping performance.
Shake it baby: Louis Smith is caught mid-dance as he celebrates his successful routine
Shake it baby: Louis Smith is caught mid-dance as he celebrates his successful routine
Scooby boo: Not the best, but not the worst, so a careful smile for Dani Harmer
Scooby boo: Not the best, but not the worst, so a careful smile for Dani Harmer
The behind the scenes photo shows the Olympian mid celebratory dance after he received a score of all nines from the judges.
The Olympian came top of the leader board with 35 points, impressing with his routine to Rihanna's Disturbia, which was described by Darcey as the 'best Tango of the night.'
'I wish the clocks could go back right now so I could have another look at that because it was fabulous,' said Len after his performance.
Dani Harmer, dressed as Velma from Scooby Doo, and dance partner Vincent Simone displayed a careful grin after getting mixed reviews for their Cha Cha Cha.
But Darcey Bussell loved the dance, telling the pair: 'If you can dance that fast and achieve that many moves, then that's just fantastic.'
High five: Nicky didn't crash and 'Byrne' during Saturday's performance
High five: Nicky didn't crash and 'Byrne' during Saturday's performance
Oh Ola: Ola Jordan can't hide her disappointment as Sid gets a bad score
Oh Ola: Ola Jordan can't hide her disappointment as Sid gets a bad score
Nicky Byrne also looked thrilled, after getting some positive critique after harsh words in the past.
Dressed in his mad scientist costume, the former Westlife singer can be seen high-fiving partner Karen Hauer after their successful tango to the theme tune from 80s film Weird Science.
Sid Owen however can be seen laughing off the disappointment after his failed performance, while dance partner Ola Jordan can't hide her emotions ands pulls a pained face.
The EastEnders star had fun with his glitzy Ghostbusters routine, dancing the Cha Cha Cha, but the judges were less then happy with the routine.
Craig described the dance as a 'Halloween nightmare' while Len Goodman criticised the performance as being:'Too safe, you need to go for it more and take risks. If you're going to go down, go down fighting,' he said.
So happy I could twirl: Matthew Vaughn won over the judges with his latest dance
So happy I could twirl: Matthew Vaughn won over the judges with his latest dance
Bad acting: Isa Riley as Disney's Ursula was not too happy with what Craig had to say
Bad acting: Isa Riley as Disney's Ursula was not too happy with what Craig had to say
Meanwhile Matthew Vaughn, who was saved by the skin of his teeth last week, shocked everyone by getting a standing ovation after his routine.
He celebrated by picking up his partner and twirling her around.
But Lisa Riley looked pretty glum as she received her criticism from Craig after her Charleston.
'You acted well but danced poorly,' he told her to her disappointment. 
Why the sad face? Fern Britton wasn't happy with her feedback after working hard all week to perfect the dance
Why the sad face? Fern Britton wasn't happy with her feedback after working hard all week to perfect the dance
Got something to hide? Denise van Outen lifts up her skirt, after Len called it 'too short'
Got something to hide? Denise van Outen lifts up her skirt, after Len called it 'too short'
Fern Britton and Artem Chigvintsev were left very sad faced, after dancing the American Smooth in ghoulish attire, but not getting any positive feedback from it.
Len was a bit disappointed, saying: 'Fern, I wanted a bit more from you,' while Bruno said: 'It was all a bit too plain, it didn't have the impact that it could have had.'
And Len didn't seem to pleased with Denise van Outen either, who sported a tiny skirt during her saucy dance.
'It you're going to wear a short skirt than you really need to have really fabulous leg action,' he said, after the musical star admitted she tripped up three times during the routine. 
Richard Arnold looked seriously ghoulish dressed as a matador as he danced a scary Spanish pasodoble with partner Erin Boa, but it was to no avail. 
That's better: The showbiz journo was pleased with himself after he redeemed himself from last week's performance
That's better: The showbiz journo was pleased with himself after he redeemed himself from last week's performance
Nerve-riddled: The tension and nerves backstage are epretty evident in this picture
Nerve-riddled: The tension and nerves backstage are epretty evident in this picture


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Saturday, 27 October 2012

Ola Jordan performs Ghostbusters routine in tiny playsuit on Strictly Come Dancing


There's something short in the neighbourhood! Ola Jordan performs Ghostbusters routine in tiny playsuit on Strictly Come Dancing


She's Strictly's golden girl, but she showed off her racy side on Saturday night's live show.
The Polish dancer might have had an emotional week after her mum fell ill, but she didn't let it show as she wowed the crowd in a tiny playsuit.
Dancing the Cha Cha Cha with partner Sid Owen, the 30-year-old beauty gave her take on this week's Halloween theme by embracing much loved 1980s film Ghostbusters.
Too safe: Sid is criticised for playing it safe but partner Ola wows in tiny playsuit
Too safe: Sid is criticised for playing it safe but partner Ola wows in tiny playsuit
They did badly on the leaderboard last week, so Ola knew that she had to pull out all the stops for their fright night routine.
Wearing her own version of the iconic Ghostbusters uniform, the dancer took to the floor with the EastEnders star.
She's known for showing off her enviable legs, but on Saturday night Ola took it to a whole new level.
I'm afraid of no ghost: Ola Jordan wears skimpy playsuit for her Ghostbusters routine with Sid Owen
I'm afraid of no ghost: Ola Jordan wears skimpy playsuit for her Ghostbusters routine with Sid Owen
Short and sweet: Ola's short dress might have impressed the crowd, but the judges thought the routine wasn't up to scratch
Short and sweet: Ola's short dress might have impressed the crowd, but the judges thought the routine wasn't up to scratch
Cheeky: Ola seems happy to flaunt her figure as she dances the Cha Cha Cha with Sid
Cheeky: Ola seems happy to flaunt her figure as she dances the Cha Cha Cha with Sid
The short playsuit was cut at the very top of her thigh, while the top was zipped down low.
Sid also wore his version of the famous film costume, pairing a tight tan top with tailored trousers, with a little sprinkling of sparkle.
    While Ola's outfit certainly made an impact, the routine failed to impress the judges, getting a poor mark of just 17, making them bottom of the leaderboard.
    Craig described the dance as a 'Halloween nightmare' while Len Goodman criticised the performance as being:
    'Too safe, you need to go for it more and take risks. If you're going to go down, go down fighting,' he said.
    Frightening fun: Sid looks like he enjoyed himself on the dance floor although the judges admit that they didn't like the performance
    Frightening fun: Sid looks like he enjoyed himself on the dance floor although the judges admit that they didn't like the performance
    Not impressed: The judges didn't like the routine although Sid and Ola seemed to have a good time
    Not impressed: The judges didn't like the routine although Sid and Ola seemed to have a good time
    Ola didn't have much time for rehearsal this week as she was forced to fly back home to Poland after her mother had a heart attack.
    The soap star was forced to practice with stand-in Iveta ­Lukosiute instead, while Ola's mother insisted that she fly back for the live show.
    The dancer told The Mirror:
    'Iveta has choreographed the routine and has trained him for me, so I’ve got to learn it and get into the moves. It’s going to be quite hard. I just don’t want to go out this week because obviously I’ve been away and I’d feel really bad and guilty if that happened.'
    Splits: Ola gives it her all on the Strictly danecfloor despite having little time tn rehearse this week
    Splits: Ola gives it her all on the Strictly danecfloor despite having little time tn rehearse this week
    Pulling out the big guns: Ola wows the crowd with her short playsuit, despite coming bottom on the leaderboard
    Pulling out th


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    Spooktacular! Louis Smith bags the first nines of the series puts him on top of the Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard


    Spooktacular! Louis Smith bags the first nines of the series as his terrifying zombie routine puts him on top of the Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard


    It's been a scary week for the Strictly dancers after Jerry Hall's shock exit last Sunday.
    But most of the contestants upped their game for the terrifying Halloween theme this week, and none more so than heartthrob Louis Smith who bagged the first nines of the series.
    The gymnast was left visibly shocked as he received nines from Darcey Bussell, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli after his spooky zombie Tango.
    Terrifyingly good: Louis Smith and partner Flavia Cacace wowed the crowd with their spooky tango
    Terrifyingly good: Louis Smith and partner Flavia Cacace wowed the crowd with their spooky tango
    The Olympian came top of the leaderboard with 35 points, impressing with his routine to Rihanna's Disturbia, which was described by Darcey as the 'best Tango of the night.'
    'I wish the clocks could go back right now so I could have another look at that because it was fabulous,' said Len after his performance.
    Louis wore a pair of scary contact lenses as he spun partner Flavia Cacace around the floor and was told that he'd really found his niche.
    Scarily stylish: Louis admitted that he'd found his niche and was better at tango than ballroom
    Scarily stylish: Louis admitted that he'd found his niche and was better at tango than ballroom
    Best score of the series: Louis was visibly shocked as he bagged three nines from the judges
    Best score of the series: Louis was visibly shocked as he bagged three nines from the judges
    There was a turnaround in fortunes for both Michael Vaughn and Victoria Pendleton, who came joint second.
    After suffering a wardrobe malfunction last week, Victoria looked scary as a corpse bride as she tangoed with Brenden Cole to Billy Idol's White Wedding.
     
    She's had a difficult start to the competition, but the judges loved her routine, giving her a 31, making her joint second.
    'This was a proper Tango,' said Len. 'It was sharp and crisp.The whole feeling of it was good.'
    I'm enjoying it so much, it's still really nerve-wracking but I really want to stay in,' said Victoria.
    Corpse bride: Victoria and Brendan dance to Billy Idol's White Wedding and come point top on the leaderboard
    Corpse bride: Victoria and Brendan dance to Billy Idol's White Wedding and come point top on the leaderboard
    Going for it: Victoria goes crazy on the dancefloor and manages to impress all of the judges
    Going for it: Victoria goes crazy on the dancefloor and manages to impress all of the judges
    Michael Vaughn, who was saved by the skin of his teeth last week, shocked everyone by getting a standing ovation after his routine.
    The star worked his magic and impressed the judges, proving that ballroom was his forte.
    'Last week you were this close to going and I'm so glad you didn't, because we wouldn't have seen this,' said Len.
    'It was a miracle. I can't believe what we've just seen, it was really amazing,' admitted Bruno.
    The cricketer surprised everyone by getting a 31, the second highest score of the night.
    Turnaround: Michael Vaughn, who was in the bottom two, gets an amazing 31 from the judges
    Turnaround: Michael Vaughn, who was in the bottom two, gets an amazing 31 from the judges
    They loved it: The judges were surprisingly impressed with Michael's routine, after he found himself in the bottom two last week
    They loved it: The judges were surprisingly impressed with Michael's routine, after he found himself in the bottom two last week
    Spooky magician: Michael weaves his magic as he take to the danceloor on Saturday night
    Spooky magician: Michael weaves his magic as he take to the danceloor on Saturday night
    Many of the other Strictly contestants stepped up their game this week as they embraced the frightening theme, with the scariest part perhaps being Bruce Forsyth's dance to Gangnam Style.
    Dani Harmer, who admitted to having liposuction this week after being bullied by internet trolls, was first up with partner Vincent Simone.
    Dancing the Cha Cha Cha to the Scooby Doo theme tune, the former child star dressed up as Velma, and Vincent as Fred, while Anton Du Beke popped up as the villain.
    Denise Welch? Vincent is accused of looking like the Loose Woman as he danced the Cha Cha Cha with Dani Harman to Scooby Doo
    Denise Welch? Vincent is accused of looking like the Loose Woman as he danced the Cha Cha Cha with Dani Harman to Scooby Doo
    Surprise guest: Anton Du Beke is revealed as the monster in a cameo during Dani's routine
    Surprise guest: Anton Du Beke is revealed as the monster in a cameo during Dani's routine
    Scores are in: Dani and her partner do well, gaining a respectable 27 from the judges
    Scores are in: Dani and her partner do well, gaining a respectable 27 from the judges
    The judges seemed impressed with the dance, although Bruno Tonioli couldn't get over Vincent's blonde wig:
    'I can't look at Vincent, he look's like Denise Welch from Loose Women,' he said.
    While the judges had some constructive criticism, Darcey Bussell loved the dance:
    'If you can dance that fast and achieve that many moves, then that's just fantastic,' she said.
    Possessed matador: Richard Arnold gives a terrifying performance but gets mixed reviews from the panel
    Possessed matador: Richard Arnold gives a terrifying performance but gets mixed reviews from the panel
    What a scream: Richard embraces his masculine matador image as he screams at the judges
    What a scream: Richard embraces his masculine matador image as he screams at the judges
    Spooky: Brendan Cole is unrecognisable in his full face of make-up
    Spooky: Brendan Cole is unrecognisable in his full face of make-up
    Richard Arnold looked seriously ghoulish dressed as a matador as he danced a scary Spanish pasodoble with partner Erin Boa.
    The judges had mixed opinions, with Bruno describing him as:
    'Gary Numan in a bad temper.'
    The showbiz journo only managed to pick up a mediocre 22 points, putting him towards the bottom of the leaderboard.
    Audience favourite Lisa Riley and Robin Windsor, who are used to standing ovations, performed a Charleston to Witchcraft with the soap star dressed as a witch.
    They might be used to rave reviews fro the judges, but Craig wasn't impressed:
    'It was acted well, but danced poorly,' he said.
    Frightening fun: Lisa Riley and partner Robin Windsor get mixed reviews after their bewitching routine to Witchcraft
    Frightening fun: Lisa Riley and partner Robin Windsor get mixed reviews after their bewitching routine to Witchcraft
    Still riding high: Lisa beams after getting a reasonable score from the judges, despite facing some criticism
    Still riding high: Lisa beams after getting a reasonable score from the judges, despite facing some criticism
    EastEnders star Sid Owen, who failed to impress the judges last week, had a tough week after partner Ola Jordan had to fly back to Poland for personal reasons.
    The star had a bit of fun with his glitzy Ghostbusters routine, dancing the Cha Cha Cha, but the judges were less then happy with the routine.
    Craig described the dance as a 'Halloween nightmare' while Len Goodman criticised the performance as being:
    'Too safe, you need to go for it more and take risks. If you're going to go down, go down fighting,' he said.
    I'm afraid of no ghost: Sid Owen embraced the Ghostbusters theme as he danced with Ola Jordan
    I'm afraid of no ghost: Sid Owen embraced the Ghostbusters theme as he danced with Ola Jordan
    Too safe: Sid is criticised for playing it safe and his routine is described as a 'Halloween nightmare'
    Too safe: Sid is criticised for playing it safe and his routine is described as a 'Halloween nightmare'
    Westlife's Nicky Byrne donned a pair of white glasses and a white doctor's coat as a mad scientist for his Weird Science routine with Karen Hauer.
    He's had some bad scores in the past, but Nicky did better than expected this week, as Craig admitted that he liked the routine.
    Mad scientist: Nicky Byrne cast his spell over his dance partner as he invokes a mad scientist for his routine
    Mad scientist: Nicky Byrne cast his spell over his dance partner as he invokes a mad scientist for his routine
    Mixed reviews: Nicky received differing opinions from the judges although did better than ever with the scores
    Mixed reviews: Nicky received differing opinions from the judges although did better than ever with the scores
    Fern Britton and Artem Chigvintsev danced the American Smooth in ghoulish attire, which saw the TV queen sitting on a shiny throne.
    Len was a bit disappointed, saying: 'Fern, I wanted a bit more from you.'
    'It was all a bit too plain,' said Bruno. 'It didn't have the impact that it could have had.'
    Gothic queen: Fern Britton dons an ethereal dress for her spooky performance
    Gothic queen: Fern Britton dons an ethereal dress for her spooky performance
    Mixed: The feedback for Fern's routine was mixed but the star had a great time
    Mixed: The feedback for Fern's routine was mixed but the star had a great time
    Denise Van Outen, who topped the leaderboard two weeks in a row, sported some crazy backcombed hair while using a saucy whip for her dance.
    Described by Bruno as 'kinky and slinky', Denise did herself proud, despite admitting that she'd tripped three times, getting a 28 from the judges.
    Not used to getting criticism, Len didn't seem too happy about Denise's short skirt:
    'It you're going to wear a short skirt than you really need to have really fabulous leg action,' he said.
    Green room: The stars watch the rest of the performers backstage in full fancy dress
    Green room: The stars watch the rest of the performers backstage in full fancy dress
    Big hair scare: Denise Van Outen invokes the 1980s with backcombed hair for her routine
    Big hair scare: Denise Van Outen invokes the 1980s with backcombed hair for her routine
    Scary style: Denise and her partner don't top the leaderboard this week
    Scary style: Denise and her partner don't top the leaderboard this week
    Colin Salmon was a wizard for his dance while partner Kristina Rihanoff was his cat.
    Craig was critical of the routine, and Len suggested that the actor had made a major mistake, not that any of the audience noticed:
    'There was a major incident, it wasn't just a little thing,' he said.
    'The disco thing is my thing. I like clubbing,' admitted Colin before the scores came in.
    Wizard: Colin gets a reasonable score as he dons a wizard outfit for his routine
    Wizard: Colin gets a reasonable score as he dons a wizard outfit for his routine
    High energy: Colin is praised for his acting, but not so much for his dancing
    High energy: Colin is praised for his acting, but not so much for his dancing
    Kimberley Walsh embraced her innocent side as Little Red Riding Hood with a red wig and caper while her partner Pasha Kovalev dressed as a scary wolf.
    'It was a very, very competent performance, but I'd like to have seen a tad more aggression here and there. At the beginning it was like you were going to Sainsbury's,' said Len.
    Little Red Riding Hood: Kimberley Walsh looks vulnerable in a red cape at the beginning of her routine
    Little Red Riding Hood: Kimberley Walsh looks vulnerable in a red cape at the beginning of her routine
    What a wig: Kimberley opts for a red wig for her routine, impressing the judges
    What a wig: Kimberley opts for a red wig for her routine, impressing the judges
    Wolf man: Pasha Kovalev adds some scary facial hair for his wolf man costume
    Wolf man: Pasha Kovalev adds some scary facial hair for his wolf man costume


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