Another perfect 40! Kimberley Walsh is flying first class with her show-stopping Charleston as she bags top score AGAIN on Strictly semi-finals
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Last week she bagged the perfect score and on Saturday night's show Kimberley Walsh managed to command a perfect 40 once again.
The Girls Aloud star was given the top score by the judges after performing the Charleston with her partner Pasha Kovalev in the semi-finals of the show.
The couple's second dance of the evening commanded high praise from the judges and left them sitting pretty at the top of the leader board.
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Top of the leader board: Kimberley Walsh and her partner Pasha were awarded a top score of 40 points on Saturday night's Strictly Come Dancing show
Len Wiseman told her: 'It was fun, it was frivolous, happy-go lucky.
He added: 'You weren't flying economy you were flying first class.'
Kimberley was cheered on by her Girls Aloud band mates Cheryl Cole, who was sat with her boyfriend Tre Holloway, and Nicola Roberts.
Even Craig Revel Horwood, who is the hardest critic to please on the show, had nothing but praise for the singer.
Cheeky Charleston: The 31-year-old singer pulled a stellar second dance out of the bag to scoop four tens from the judges
Pulling out the big tricks: The couple were seen throwing each other around the dance floor on the ITV show
He told her: 'It's the F-word darling, fabulous.'
He added: 'You have done it.'
Bruno Tonioli told her: 'Looking good from every angle.'
Darcey Bussell who equally enthused and said: 'Quirky, naughty flapper. I was a great interpretation.'
She added: 'Brilliant love it, love it.'
Nimble Kimble at her best: The singer said she really enjoyed the dance and she showed off her figure in a turquoise cropped top and a pair of high-waisted shorts
Top score: Kimberley racked up 40 points for her dance
Kimberley was clearly overjoyed and gaining another top score and told Tess Daley: 'I can't believe it!.'
Earlier in the evening the pair had wowed with their dance to Peggy Lee's hit Fever.
Kimberley strutted onto the stage in a dazzling red dress that left Len comparing her to Jessica Rabbit.
He gushed: 'I got a bit of fever there.'
Support from the Girls: Cheryl Cole and Nicola Roberts were on hand to cheer Kimberley on
Lady in red: The singer's first dance also left the judges impressed
Bruno was equally enthusiastic and added: 'Now that fever can cause an epidemic.'
'It was Rita Hayworth at her hottest.'
Craig gave his two cents and revealed: 'I would put that routine straight on stage in one of my shows.'
While the judges did have some minor criticisms including Len explaining he would like 'a bit more of dance in ballroom and Darcey noting that Kimberley's chin dipped down at points, the gang awarded her with 38 points.
First to take to the dance floor during the semi-finals was Dani Harmer and her partner Vincent Simone.
Little dazzler: Dani Harmer was the first to take to the dance floor and wowed with her fancy footwork
The pair performed the American Smooth to Michael Bublé's Just Haven't Met You Yet, in an attempt to bag themselves a spot in the final.
Len told the TV star: 'The more I see you dance, the more I like what I see.'
Bruno told her: 'Carry on like this and your dreams may come true you little dazzler.'
The pair were awarded 34 points for their efforts which left them pleased.
Olympic gymnast Louis Smith was next out onto the dance floor but he received mixed reviews.
Bruno told him: 'They are definitely falling in love with you when you turn it on.'
Ten out of ten for fun: Lisa Riley was praised for her enthusiasm
But Craig wasn't as impressed and he said: 'Your feet are sickled, slightly flat footed, laboured.'
Louis was awarded 31 points from the judges which proved a little disappointing for the hotly tipped favourite.
Louis told Tess: 'I'm trying my hardest, trust me.'
Next up to hit the dance floor was Denise Van Outen and her partner James Jordan to perform the Tango to Roxanne by The Police.
It's just a green light for Denise: Miss Van Outen wowed the judges with her first dance
Giving it his all: Louis Smith told Tess Daly he was trying his hardest to scoop a place in the final
Craig noted: 'You got off to a flying start and it didn't stop there.'
Darcey told Denise: 'The attack you have is extraordinary.'
Len remarked: 'I hate it when they have trivial objections to things, this is the semi-finals this is stressful.'
He added: 'That was a proper tango.'
Lively: Lisa said that getting into the final would be the icing on the biggest cake she has ever eaten
Slight slip up: Lisa's partner struggled to pick her up off the floor
Bruno told her: 'Oh yeh what Roxanne the warrior princess.'
Her performance gained 39 points from the judges with just Craig failing to produce a 10 score.
Lisa and and partner Robin's first dance was the Salsa to Best Years Of Our Lives by Modern Romance.
Despite high praise for her energy a sloppy technique led to a score of just 31 from the judges.
Working hard: Louis is hotly tipped to win the show
Dani's second dance was the Argentine Tango, which commanded 38 points from the judges, Louis' foxtrot also scooped 38 and Denise's second dance was also given the same mark.
Lisa's efforts gained her a 32.
On Sunday night's show the couple's who have made it to the final will be named.
VIDEO: Kimberley shows off her acrobatic moves on Strictly Come Dancing...
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