'You are an indomitable force in this completion': Strictly's Pixie Lott delivers a fiesty Paso Doble as she tops the leaderboard alongside Simon Webbe
Saturday evening’s Strictly Come Dancing saw the glitz and glamour brought to Blackpool as Pixie Lott and Simon Webbe danced their way to the top of the leader board with their dance partners.
Pixie continued her impressive domination of the competition as she took on the Paso Doble with her dance partner Trent Whiddon to an instrumental backtrack.
Pixie’s fiery performance had the audience on their feet as Craig Revel Horwood said: ‘You are an indomitable force in this completion. You are almost invincible on that dance floor.’
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Gladiators: Pixie Lott continued her impressive domination of the competition as she took on the Paso Doble with her dance partner Trent Whiddon on Strictly Come Dancing
Len Goodman added: ‘If you were a stick on Blackpool rock, you’d have talent written right through you. Wonderful performance.’
Bruno Tonioli gushed: ‘Pixie the Dominatrix, triumphant over the Gods of the Arena.'
Two nines and two tens gave the singer a total of 38.
Hot stuff: Pixie’s fiery performance had the audience on their feet on Saturday night
Undefeated: Craig Revel Horwood told the hitmaker, ‘You are an indomitable force in this completion. You are almost invincible on that dance floor’
Meanwhile, Simon Webbe moved forward from his recent dance offs to perform the Argentine Tango with his partner, Kristina Rihanoff, to The Police's hit, Roxanne.
The Blue singer had struggled in rehearsals but managed to put deliver a confident routine.
Len Goodman was full of praise as he said: ‘Winner winner chicken dinner. Finger licking good.'
Bruno Tonioli jumped in saying: 'There was such a game of action and reaction, it really was spectacular.'
Amazing crowd: Saturday evening’s Strictly Come Dancing saw the glitz and glamour brought to Blackpool
Back to his best: Meanwhile, Simon Webbe moved forward from his recent dance offs to perform the Argentine Tango with his partner, Kristina Rihanoff, to The Police's hit, Roxanne
In control: The Blue singer had struggled in rehearsals but managed to put deliver a confident routine
Craig Revel Horwood couldn't help but criticise as he said: ‘It was a little bit stiff in places if I’m honest. I did love it.'
While Darcey Bussell added: ‘Wow, what came over you? The man is meant to be in charge and you certainly were. You were passionate and intense, it was amazing. You pulled it off.'
An eight from Craig and tens from Darcy, Craig and Bruno made a total of 38.
Zoe Ball was once again on hand to co-host with Tess Daly as Claudia Winkleman continues to look after her daughter Matilda, who was injured in an accident on Halloween.
Well done: Judge Len Goodman was full of praise as he said: ‘Winner winner chicken dinner. Finger licking good'
Dream team: Zoe Ball was once again on hand to co-host with Tess Daly as Claudia Winkleman continues to look after her daughter Matilda, who was injured in an accident on Halloween
Fun bunch: The judges seemed thrilled to be at the new venue and certainly got into the mood of the night
The show kicked off in the legendary Tower ballroom as the contestants and professional dancers opened with a mesmerizing performance to I have A Dream by ABBA.
First to take to the stage was Frankie Bridge and Kevin Clifton to perform their quickstep routine to Town Called Malice by The Jam.
Following her disappointment the week before after judges claimed she gave ‘her worst performance yet’, the Saturdays singer seemed to have found her feet again.
The stunning singer received a standing ovation as Len Goodman said: ‘That was fast. It was a kiss me quick step. I thought that it was your best dance.
Hot stepper: First to take to the stage was Frankie Bridge and Kevin Clifton to perform their quickstep routine to Town Called Malice by The Jam
Strutting her stuff: Following her disappointment the week before after judges claimed she gave ‘her worst performance yet’, the Saturdays singer seemed to have found her feet again
Watch her go: The stunning starlet received a standing ovation as Len Goodman said: ‘That was fast. It was a kiss me quick step. I thought that it was your best dance'
Bruno Tonioli added: ‘They flew across the dance floor as if they were jet propelled. You did not put a foot wrong. You really are the leader of the game.’
Craig Revel Horwood had a few critiques as he said: ‘I thought you used the floor brilliantly but did lose your frame ever so slightly. I’ve got to say it was bright, it was lively and you are a fantastic dancer’.
Darcey Bussell concluded: ‘That was a frantic rocking quickstep but you had a beautiful top line. That was one polished fun performance.
Frankie was awarded an eight from Craig, a nine from Darcy and a ten from Craig and Bruno, giving a total of 37. Frankie looked ecstatic to receive Len’s first ten of the series.
Impressive: Next up was Jake Wood doing the America smooth foxtrot was Jake Wood and Janette Manrara to Feeling Good by Michael Buble
Captivating: Len Goodman praised saying, ‘You put the oo in moody. It was such a twist on what I was expecting. Jake, you’re back’
Next up was Jake Wood doing the America smooth foxtrot was Jake Wood and Janette Manrara to Feeling Good by Michael Buble.
Bruno Tonioli said, ‘You are back in the game big time’ while Craig Revel Horwood added, ‘Some artistry in your hands which is very good. It was the must Herculean smooth I have ever seen, it was brilliant.
Darcey Bussell said: ‘That was a stylish sophisticated American smooth. You outshone the boys, you were the pro in that. You are back on top.
While Len Goodman praised saying: ‘You put the oo in moody. It was such a twist on what I was expecting. Jake, you’re back.’
He received four nines bringing in a total of 36.
Sassy: The samba was performed by Sunetra Sarker and Brendan Cole to I Don’t Feel Like Dancing by Scissor Sisters
Did her best: Craig Revel Horwood was far from impressed as he said, 'It was very disconnected and it was all too loose. I felt you were struggling with this one to be absolutely honest.'
Having fun: Darcey Bussell was kinder as she said, 'For me that was an improvement, there was plenty of energy but you need to strengthen those ankles.'
The samba was performed by Sunetra Sarker and Brendan Cole to I Don’t Feel Like Dancing by Scissor Sisters.
Craig Revel Horwood was far from impressed as he said: 'It was very disconnected and it was all too loose. I felt you were struggling with this one to be absolutely honest.'
Darcey Bussell was kinder as she said: 'For me that was an improvement, there was plenty of energy but you need to strengthen those ankles.'
Len Goodman added: 'That was the most energetic and the most vibrant I’ve seen you dance in any of the Latin dances. Well done.''
Craig gave a six, and the rest were eights which made up a total of 30.
Like a movie: Judy Murray and Anton Anton du Beke took on the Viennese Waltz to Let’s Go Fly A Kite from Mary Poppins
Improving: Bruno Tonioli said, ‘I have to say it was actually recognisable as a Viennese Waltz. There is hope.'
Up and away: Despite using 'kiteography' and fun ballons in their routine, Judy failed to impress as Len Goodman said: 'I thought it was like candy floss. It was light and fluffy but a bit sticky in places. You’re best dance so far.'
Judy Murray and Anton Anton du Beke took on the Viennese Waltz to Let’s Go Fly A Kite from Mary Poppins.
Despite using 'kiteography' and fun ballons in their routine, Judy failed to impress as Len Goodman said: 'I thought it was like candy floss. It was light and fluffy but a bit sticky in places. You’re best dance so far.'
Bruno Tonioli added:‘I have to say it was actually recognisable as a Viennese Waltz. There is hope.'
Craig Revel Horwood didn't hold back saying: ’The posture was appalling. You had a good 15 seconds in there and it was definitely your personal best.'
Craig gave a low four and Darcy gave a six while Len and Bruno gave a seven helping Judy achieve a total of 24.
American style: Essex boy Mark Wright and Karen Hauer were next up to perform the Charleston to We no speak Americano by Yolanda Be Cool and DCUP
Hands up: Bruno gushed, 'I like a man with plenty of tricks up his sleeve. You’ve shown determination and improvement. You were swift on your feet, Mark you’ve come such a long way. Fantastic.'
Essex boy Mark Wright and Karen Hauer were next up to perform the Charleston to We no speak Americano by Yolanda Be Cool and DCUP.
Bruno Tonioli gushed: 'I like a man with plenty of tricks up his sleeve. You’ve shown determination and improvement. You were swift on your feet, Mark you’ve come such a long way. Fantastic.
While Craig Revel Horwood shocked saying: ‘I’m starting to fall in love actually. Fantastic, confident, love it, love it, love it.'
Darcey Bussell added: ‘I see more and more strength in you. You are the cheeky chappy showman.'
And Len Goodman concluded:‘Everything these have said with knobs on.'
Mark received nines across the board to reach a personal best score of 36.
Keeps getting better: Darcey Bussell said, ‘I see more and more strength in you. You are the cheeky chappy showman'
Rolling through: Steve Backshall and Ola Jordan danced along to Adele’s Rolling In The Deep as they performed an American Smooth
Steve Backshall and Ola Jordan danced along to Adele’s Rolling In The Deep as they performed an American Smooth.
Darcey Bussell praised as she said: ‘You really kept your cool, that was very impressive.'
Len Goodman added: ‘You showed your gentler side. You tried to show the smoothness of the dance. You’ve got to get up on your toes. That the best dance you’ve done.’
Bruno Tonioli agreed saying: ‘Darling, you were rolling along very nicely. This is the way to go. Well done.'
Craig Revel Horwood finished: 'You did show absolute control. It was cool, calm and collect which is impressive. It just lacked a little flair.'
Seven from craig and three eights gave Steve a total of 31.
Caroline Flack was last to perform with her partner Pasha Kovalev as they took on the Jive.
Caroline Flack was last to perform with her partner Pasha Kovalev as they took on the Jive.
Len Goodman claimed: ‘If you are in the dance off this week I’ll dive off the pier naked. You can’t half flick Flack. That was class, fast and you’re built to last.'
Bruno Tonioli added: 'Caroline flies the flag for Strictly. I loved the theme, it was such a wonderful concept and it was great.'
Craig Revel Horwood said: ‘It was sharp and clean. You executed that with military precision.'
While Darcey Bussell gushed: 'That was perfect for a jive. It was clean and free and fun.'
Nines from three judges and her first ten from Bruno saw her achieve a mark of 37.
Strictly Come Dancing continues on Sunday on BBC1 at 7.15pm.
Len Goodman: ‘If you are in the dance off this week I’ll dive off the pier naked. You can’t half flick flack. That was class , fast and you’re built to last
Nines from three judges and her first ten from Bruno saw her achieve a mark of 37
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