He's no Casualty: Strictly Come Dancing's Patrick Robinson tops the leader board with a high score of 37

PUBLISHED: 20:44, 9 November 2013 | UPDATED: 23:12, 9 November 2013

The pressure was on in Strictly Come Dancing this week as the contestant's battled for a place at Blackpool Tower's Ballroom next.

But it was Patrick Robinson and his dance partner, Anya Garnis who topped the leader board this week with a stunningly high score of 37. 
Last week's winner, Natalie Gumede couldn't perform due to ill health.
Top champ: Patrick Ropbinson and Anya Garnis topped the leader board on Saturday with 37 points
Top champ: Patrick Ropbinson and Anya Garnis topped the leader board on Saturday with 37 points
Moves and grooves: Patrick got a standing ovation for his performance
Moves and grooves: Patrick got a standing ovation for his performance
Well done: The judges were full of compliments for the 50-year-old
Well done: The judges were full of compliments for the 50-year-old
The couple were last to perform but left a lasting impression with their American smooth which they danced to the tune of Frank Sinatra's It Had To Be You. 
They received a standing ovation from the audience with judge Bruno Toniolo saying: 
'That was pure Hollywood. All the dazzle of Tinseltown.'
Fellow judge Craig Revel Horwood added: 'You are the best male celebrity in this competition,' and Len cemented Patrick's place in the competition. 
He said: As Henry VIII would say -"Take him to the tower, the tower in Blackpool."'
The couple's score of 37 was the highest of the night, with Patrick getting a 10 from Darcey Bussell. 
Step to it: Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff put in some training at the rugby grounds ahead of their performance
Step to it: Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff put in some training at the rugby grounds ahead of their performance
Nautical but nice: Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff danced the jive
Nautical but nice: Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff danced the jive
Hello sailor: Ben's costume went down a treat with judge Bruno Tonioli
Hello sailor: Ben's costume went down a treat with judge Bruno Tonioli
First to dance was rugby star Ben Cohen and his partner Kristina Rihanoff and the pair were looking nautical but nice in sailor costumes. 
The pair performed the jive to the tune of Jump Jive An' Wail. 
Ben impressed with  massive triple backflip and he was so nervous, he called upon his friend, Louis Smith, earlier in the week to teach him how to do it. 
Len Goodman loved the performance and said: 'Anchors away and mostly smooth sailing. I love your commitment. You need to work on your feet. Fruity on top and a bit like a sponge on the bottom.'
Bruno got hot under the collar and said: 'I dont know why but I have an irrististable urge to join the navy.'
The pair scored a middling 26 after Craig awarded them a lowly 4.
Paso the scores: Fiona Fullerton and Anton sparkled during their dance
Paso the scores: Fiona Fullerton and Anton sparkled during their dance
Fi's the one: Fiona channeled her sexy senorita side
Fi's the one: Fiona channeled her sexy senorita side
Second to dance was former Bond girl, Fiona Fullerton with professional partner Anton du Beke. They performed a rock 'n' roll paso doblé
The couple danced to Blur's Song 2 wearing glitzy black evening numbers. Anton shone in a glittery bolero while Fiona wore a sparkly cocktail style dress with a cape-style skirt with a blue lining. 
Anton admitted he forgot a few steps at the end of the performance, saying 'I'm full of surprises.'
Bruno said: 'Thank God I had to score Fiona and not you.'
And Darcey added: 'You depicted a very convincing, dramatic diva. I would have liked to see it come from the back though. Create that shape, it's really importasnt. Generally, I liked what yuu did with it.'
They scored a very competent 26 
Hair we go: Abbey Clancy wore a black bobbed wig for her dance
Hair we go: Abbey Clancy wore a black bobbed wig for her dance
New woman: Abbey looked completely different in her wig
New woman: Abbey looked completely different in her wig
Third to dance the tricky charleston dance to the tune of Life Is A Cabaret was Abbey Clancy and Alijaz Skorjanec.
Abbey wore a pink and black mini dress and a bowler hat with matching shoes. She also wore a bobbed black asymmetric wig 
Alijaz sellotaped Abbey's face in rehearsals to remind her to smile more and put lipstick on her face. He also stuck a picture of her daughter on the wall which made her beam. 
Darcey said: 'I just loved the gorgeously mad side of Abbey. The leg action was fast and furious and that monkey step at the end was great. Well sone Alijaz, you have made a true dancer out of Abbey. 
Len added: 'Get in that car, get up the A1, I'll see you in Blackpool.'
They scored an impressive 36, which was two marks higher than last week. 
Bond baddie: Mark Benton and Iveta Lukosiute performed a romantic rumba with Mark dressed as a villain
Bond baddie: Mark Benton and Iveta Lukosiute performed a romantic rumba with Mark dressed as a villain
Harsh words: Bruno called their rumba more 'fish finger than Goldfinger
Harsh words: Bruno called their rumba more 'fish finger than Goldfinger
That's cat: Mark threw Iveta over his shoulder and nearly squashed that fake kitty
That's cat: Mark threw Iveta over his shoulder and nearly squashed that fake kitty
Low score: Mark and Iveta only scored 23
Low score: Mark and Iveta only scored 23
Fourth to dance was Mark Benton and Iveta Lukosiute who performed the romantic rumba alongside a fake pussy cat to the tune of Bond's Goldfinger. 
Mark was dressed as Dr Evil and said he has been struggling with nerves. 
Darcey told him: 'The rumba is a dance of love. It should be sensual, earthly with seamless moves.'
Len added: ' You've got gold in your figner but you needed a bit of lead in your bum. I love you're an actor and every dance you play a part.
Bruno told them: ' You tried Goldfinger but you ended up a fish finger, Slightly off.'
But they walked away with a not too shabby 23. 
Looking good: Susanna Reid and Kevin Clifton won praise from the judges for their wonderful waltz
Looking good: Susanna Reid and Kevin Clifton won praise from the judges for their wonderful waltz
Flying high: The pair achieved their highest score yet of 36
Flying high: The pair achieved their highest score yet of 36
All is well: Susanna looked worried as she waited for the judges comments
All is well: Susanna looked worried as she waited for the judges comments
...But she needn't have worried as she scored an impressive 36 points
...But she needn't have worried as she scored an impressive 36 points
Fifth to dance was Susanna Reid and Kevin Clifton who danced the waltz to the tune of Whitney Houston's You Light Up My Life. 
Susanna wore a floor length glitzy and nude dress with a feather trim while Kevin wore a smart suit with a white bow tie. 
Len said: 'You light up my life and you lit up this ballroom, Fabulous. 
Bruno added: 'Such a wonderful sense of timeless elegance. You spun everyone into heaven with this one. It was beautiful.' 
Craig was impressed for once. He said: I could not agree more darling. You brought that frock to life. The hesitation moments were beautifully held, a full circle of pivets. Absolutely gorgeous. I loved it'
They scored their highest mark yet, an impressive 36
Kilt-y pleasure: Dave Myers and Karen Hauer danced the tango decked in tartan
Kilt-y pleasure: Dave Myers and Karen Hauer danced the tango decked in tartan
Flash Gordon: Dave showed the judges just why he's called a Hairy Biker
Flash Gordon: Dave showed the judges just why he's called a Hairy Biker
Save Dave: The Hairy Biker told the judges he had tried his best despite their criticisms
Save Dave: The Hairy Biker told the judges he had tried his best despite their criticisms
Better than nothing: Dave and Karen scored the lowest mark of the night with their 20 points
Better than nothing: Dave and Karen scored the lowest mark of the night with their 20 points
Sixth to dance was Hairy Biker Dave Myers and Karen Hauer who performed the tango to Proclaimers' song, 500 miles. 
Dave showed off hsi legs in a tartan kilt and Bruno said: 
'Oh Dave, Oh my god. Too much haggis and not enough Argentina I'm afraid. It was walked. You have to dance it. The attempt at staccato, It looked like a cramp.'
Craig added: 'I think you could now write a book on how to survive a grizzly bear. It was very stompy. There were a lot of tango streps in there so well done really.' 
Len said: 'I know now why you are called the Hairy Biker. 
They scored the lowest mark of the night, 20. 
Practise makes perfect: Ashley found time between being a new dad and his Hollyoaks role to rehearse with Ola Jordan
Practise makes perfect: Ashley found time between being a new dad and his Hollyoaks role to rehearse with Ola Jordan
Lust for life: The pair were in tune throughout their quickstep
Lust for life: The pair were in tune throughout their quickstep
Have a nap: Ashley and Ola gave their routine their all
Have a nap: Ashley and Ola gave their routine their all
Judges praise: The pair were thrilled with their score of 35
Judges praise: The pair were thrilled with their score of 35
Seventh to dance the quickstep was Hollyoaks actor, Ashley Taylor Dawson and Ola Jordan to the tune of Iggy Pop's Lust For Life
Ashley wore a smart suit and Ola wore a long hot pink dress. 
Len said: 'You kept your energy up throughout the dance. I know how tiring this dance is and I don't think people realise how difficult it is to do the quickstep. ATD, that was tailor made. 
Bruno added: 'You see Ashley, a bit of spit and polish and the sparks are flying. You had a little twinkle in your eyes, you enjoyed it.'
Craig loved it too. He said: 'You had some really sharp opening moves there, your frame and posture is fixed, you have to fix the gapping throughout, it's a small thing. Fantastic energy. I thought it was aboslutely amazing.'
The pair scored 35 and came in second place. 
Lady in red: Sophie looks splendid in a red mini dress
Lady in red: Sophie looks splendid in a red mini dress
Is that it? Brendan Cole was hoping for a higher score
Is that it? Brendan Cole was hoping for a higher score
Eighth to dance the Argentine tango was singer Sophie Ellis Bextor and Brendan Cole. 
Sophie wore a red mini dress and Brendan matched in a red tie with a black waistcoat and trousers. They danced to an orchestral version of Eurythmics' Sweet Dreams and got a standing ovation. 
Len said: 'The ballroom tango is like a man dancing with a wife, the Argentine tango is like a man.'
The couple scored 32 points which Brendan said he was disappointed with.