She's DONE it! Caroline Flack sizzling salsa takes her to the top of the leader board in Strictly Come Dancing semi-final after scoring the first 40 of the series
As the final draws closer, the remaining Strictly Come Dancing contestants made sure they pulled out all stops in an attempt to get their hands on the glitter trophy ball next week.
And TV presenter Caroline Flack showed she's got what it takes to go all the way when she blew the rest of the competition out of the water with the first 40 of the series on Saturday night.
Dancing the Salsa to Ricky Martin’s Maria with dance partner Pasha Kovalev, the 35-year-old star left the judges speechless.
She's DONE it! Caroline Flack showed she's got what it takes to go all the way when she blew the rest of the competition out of the water with the first 40 of the series on Saturday night's Strictly Come Dancing semi-final
'I thought it was very good' were the only words judge Craig Revel Horwood could muster up to say, while head judge Len Goodman confidently said: 'I'll see you next week!'
Prior to that, she danced the Foxtrot to Diamonds by Josef Salvat.
‘There was plenty of sparkle and I really enjoyed the whole thing,’ beamed Len.
On top form: Dancing the Salsa to Ricky Martin’s Maria with dance partner Pasha Kovalev, the 35-year-old star left the judges speechless
Scenic: Prior to that, the couple danced the Foxtrot to Diamonds by Josef Salvat and scored an impressive 35
‘You really are a jewel,’ added Bruno Tonioli. ‘You have a knack of feeling the music rather than the dance itself. You were going with the feeling of the heart then the dance.’
Caroline and Pasha scored an impressive 35, with three nines, and an eight from Craig.
Opening the semi-final was EastEnders star Jake Wood and his partner Manrara, who treated the audience to a lively Cha Cha to KC and the Sunshine Band’s Boogie Shoes.
Taking it in their stride: First to impress the judges was EastEnders star Jake Wood and his partner Manrara who danced a lively Cha Cha
In his element: Dancing to KC and the Sunshine Band’s Boogie Shoes, the 42-year-old actor scored 30 points
Another chance: The soap star later worked his magic on the Viennese Waltz, which he danced to When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge, scoring him 31 points
The 42-year-old actor received a standing ovation as Len said: ‘It was bright and lively. It was disco-ish with plenty of funk in the trunk’
However, Craig disagreed and deemed it a ‘drunken explosion’ – leaving Jake with a score of 30 points.
The soap star then danced the Viennese Waltz to When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge.
'I enjoyed this more,' said Craig. 'It's your weakest dance and I know it's been a challenge... but it was good.'
With three eights and a seven from Craig, Jake scored a respectable 31.
Working her magic: Second to the dance floor was Saturdays beauty was Frankie Bridge and Kevin Clifton, who danced a beautiful Rumba to Somewhere Only We Know by Lily Allen
Magical: Despite feeling less than confident because of her dance last week, the 25-year-old singer dazzled the crowds with her delicate moves and scored a respectable 34
Second to the dance floor was Saturdays beauty was Frankie Bridge and Kevin Clifton, who danced a beautiful Rumba to Somewhere Only We Know by Lily Allen.
Despite feeling less than confident because of her dance last week, the 25-year-old singer dazzled the crowds with her delicate moves.
‘I feel like love has reawakened,’ commented Bruno. ‘It had such an innocence and purity.
She's a sensation! Frankie then danced a dramatic Argentine Tango to The 5th by David Garrett, which scored her an impressive 38 points
'I love it when people show me something I’ve not seen before,' he added.
She then danced a dramatic Argentine Tango to The 5th by David Garrett, which scored her an incredible 38 points.
Craig explained: ‘It certainly brought some drama to the proceedings tonight… I absolutely loved it. It was incredible. A-MA-ZING!’
Light on his feet: Former TOWIE star Mark Wright and Karen Hauer danced the Viennese Waltz to I Got You Babe by Sonny and Cher, which was given a high 33
Pressure is on: Karen was left in tears following their Rumba after Len was left unimpressed with the choreography
A fan: Scoring 33, Craig was pleased with their efforts it because it 'broke tradition and upset Len'
Former TOWIE star Mark Wright and Karen Hauer danced the Viennese Waltz to I Got You Babe by Sonny and Cher.
Overall the judges were happy although it ‘lacked a little grace in the transitions’, the couple were given 33 points.
However, Karen was left in tears following their Rumba after Len was left unimpressed with the choreography.
Scoring 33, Craig was pleased with their efforts it because it 'broke tradition and upset Len'.
Fierce: After being in the dance-off last week, singer Simon Webbe gave an upbeat performance of the Samba with partner Kristina Rhianoff
Oh dear... Dancing to I Like To Move It by Reel 2 Reel, the Blue star was criticised after making 'one little blunder'
After being in the dance-off last week, singer Simon Webbe gave an upbeat performance of the Samba with partner Kristina Rhianoff.
Dancing to I Like To Move It by Reel 2 Reel, the Blue star was criticised after making ‘one little blunder’.
‘It started off fantastically but it went out of sync,' Darcey confessed. 'I was most impressed with your solo work.’
Craig quipped: ‘It went horribly wrong but he's got a second chance’.
He next tackled the Foxtrot to My Guy by Mary Wells, which awarded him a high 38 points.
After getting the crowds on their feet, Len beamed at the pair: 'Get over to the Box Office because you might have a ticket to the final!'
While Darcey added: 'It would be crazy if you're not in the final next week.'
Flying high: He next tackled the Foxtrot to My Guy by Mary Wells, which awarded him a high 38 points
High praise: After getting the crowds on their feet, Len beamed at the pair: 'Get over to the Box Office because you might have a ticket to the final!'
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