'You put the go in Chicago!' Strictly Come Dancing's Georgia May Foote earns the highest score of the series as her musical-themed Charleston earns a near-perfect 39
She declared she joined Strictly Come Dancing so she could learn the Charleston.
And on Saturday night, Georgia May Foote got her wish as she performed a show-stealing routine with her pro partner Giovanni Pernice.
The couple's Chicago-themed Chaleston earned them the highest score of the series, with three 10s and a nine for a near-perfect total of 39, making the soap star's place at next week's Blackpool special seemingly assured.
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Razzle dazzle them! Georgia May Foote performed a show-stealing Charleston to the Chicago classic Hot Honey Rag with her pro partner Giovanni Pernice on Saturday night's Strictly Come Dancing
Last week Peter Andre earned the highest score of the series so far, a total of 38, with his near flawless Charleston, but feisty soapy star Georgia was determined to better the Aussie singer’s total with her version of the crowd pleasing dance.
Georgia and her partner Giovanni had to make do with second place on the leaderboard a week ago with their sizzling Samba, but the former Corrie star promised ahead of this weekend’s showdown that her Charleston, to the Chicago classic Hot Honey Rag, would be her dance of the series.
'I've always been a bit obsessed with the Charleston, I think it's good fun and Chicago is my favourite musical ever,’ she gushed.
Determined: Feisty soapy star Georgia was determined to better Peter Andre's highest score of the series last week with her version of the crowd pleasing dance
Wow! All the hard work paid off as Georgia, in a tiny gold dress, put her all into the performance
And Peter’s performance with the same dance last week had only made her more determined to score her first 10 of the series: 'Their Charleston was amazing, they did a great job but we need to do better,’ she declared.
Rehearsals didn't go without a hitch though as Giovanni knee-ed the pint-sized actress in the back of her head. 'I honestly thought I'd broken my neck,' she admitted, but a visit from from theatre star Ruthie Henshall soon put the pep back into her step.
All the hard work paid off as Georgia, in a tiny gold dress, put her all into the performance.
Daring: After a near-injury in rehearsals, Team GG pulled off a near-flawless routine packed with daring content
Impressed: Darcey Bussell was nearly speechless, before declaring: 'That was tight, clean, brilliant steps. It was packed full, it took my breath away. It was brilliant'
Darcey Bussell was nearly speechless after the crowd gave the pair a standing ovation, with the judge declaring: 'That was tight, clean, brilliant steps. It was packed full, it took my breath away. It was brilliant.'
Head judge Len Goodman agreed, telling Team GG: 'You put the go in Chicago! Take a coat to Blackpool because it gets very cold!'
Bruno Tonioli 'was completely razzle dazzled with that performance.You've grown not only as a dancer but as a performer, you're becoming a better actress as well as a dancer. I'm so proud,' he added.
Near perfect: The scores reflected the clean sweep of good comments, with Craig awarding Georgia and Giovanni a 9, while she earned 10s from the other three judges for a total score of 39
Emotional: Georgia couldn't believe the scores as Claudia Winkleman told her it was the highest total of the series so far
So happy: Bruno Toniolli 'was completely razzle dazzled' with the soap star's routine
Craig Revel Horwood meanwhile kept it short and sweet, simply saying: 'Three letters, LUV.'
The scores reflected the clean sweep of good comments, with Craig awarding Georgia and Giovanni a 9, while they earned 10s from the other three judges for a total score of 39 - the highest score of the 2015 series so far.
Elsewhere on Saturday night, after wowing the judges week after week, show favourite Jay McGuiness suffered a hiccup during his romantic Foxtrot, leading to in-fighting among the judges as they picked apart his routine.
The Wanted star performed a Foxtrot to Lay Me Down by Sam Smith with his pro partner Aliona Vilani.
Sorry! Jay McGuiness suffered a hiccup during his romantic Foxtrot on Saturday's Strictly Come Dancing
After last week's criticism that the boybander lacked emotion in his face, Aliona decided to put her man through his paces with a live audience in rehearsals so he could practice his characterisation.
Looking dapper in a grey waistcoat and tie, Jay appeared to nail the emotion of the romantic dance, in the studio, but he was heard desperately apologising for a mistake at the end of the routine before the judges' comments.
Bruno reassured the star though, telling him: 'You're always so endearing, the touchy feeling introduction, everything. Don't be discouraged, it was fantastic.'
Romantic: The Wanted star performed a Foxtrot to Lay Me Down by Sam Smith with his professional partner Aliona Vilani
Craig though was less impressed, declaring: 'I found the whole thing a little bland. As soon as you begin to dance properly the face goes dead. The trip, it wasn't a good evening for you'.
Darcey defended Jay, insisting he 'told a story.' adding that his 'technique is outstanding'
Jay and Aliona earned a paltry 6 from Craig while Darcey, Len and Craig all awarded him an 8, for a total of 30.
What went wrong? The star looked noticeably upset as he heard the judges' critique
Disappointed: Jay and Aliona earned a paltry 6 from Craig while Darcey, Len and Craig all awarded him an 8, for a total of 30
Anita Rani and Gleb Savchenko were first up on Saturday night, performing the Quickstep to Don't Get Me Wrong by The Pretenders.
During an intense week of rehearsals the TV presenter admitted that she could feel her pro partner growing 'frustrated' with her mistakes.
As tension appeared to grow between the demanding teacher and his pupil, Anita admitted to the camera: 'All I need is a good job, and maybe a smile.'
Opening the show: Anita Rani and Gleb Savchenko were first up on Saturday night, performing the Quickstep to Don't Get Me Wrong by The Pretenders
Hard work: During an intense week of rehearsals the TV presenter admitted that she could feel her pro partner growing 'frustrated' with her mistakes
The hard work paid off though, as the star earned a huge round of applause following their mesmerising dance.
Len was full of praise for the 'fast and clean' dance but did critique Anita's 'gapping.'
Bruno meanwhile added:'I've got the feeling that Blackpool is calling your name!' as he added it felt like 'a lovely Saturday afternoon in the park with Gleb, who wouldn't like that!'
Craig pointed out some small mistakes, but added Anita had 'excellent timing,' while Darcey praised her 'fun, light and sleek' routine.
The comments Anita were really waiting for thought were from Gleb, who finally gave her her 'good job', while the scores reflected the pair's hard work with four 8s for a total of 32.
Good job: The scores reflected the pair's hard work with four 8s for a total of 32
Jamelia and Tristan MacManus were next up as they danced a Samba to A Little Respect by Erasure.
Bruno was impressed with the fast-paced dance, telling the singer and TV star: 'You've got me shaken and stirred you sexy mama!' but he added the routine felt a 'little bit wild and you were missing a few steps and that cannot happen anymore.'
Craig laid on the criticism as he told Jamelia, who has been in the dance off three times: 'Your hands throughout were particularly unattractive, bent knees throughout and there was unnecessary grinding.'
Back for more: Jamelia and Tristan MacManus were next up as they danced a Samba to A Little Respect by Erasure
Turning up the heat: The singer and TV star wowed in a flirty hot pink dress
Good comments: Bruno was impressed with the fast-paced dance, telling the singer and TV star: 'You've got me shaken and stirred you sexy mama!'
Darcey though insisted there was a 'lovely story and the relationship between you was very important,' while Len praised her 'energy and exuberance.' The pair earned a five from Craig and three sevens.
Call The Midwife star Helen George and her partner Aljaž Škorjanec were next up with their Tango to Hold Back The River by James Bay.
In rehearsals the actress was getting nervous about the 'very fast, very quick' number but she wowed on the floor in a stunning glittery red gown and a crowd-pleasing routine.
So elegant: Call The Midwife star Helen George and her partner Aljaž Škorjanec were next up with their Tango to Hold Back The River by James Bay
Chic routine: In rehearsals the actress was getting nervous about the 'very fast, very quick' number but she wowed on the floor in a stunning glittery red gown and a crowd-pleasing routine
Fashion darling! Bruno told the actress that her dance was a 'beautifully tailored, high fashion Tango...Kate Moss would have loved it'
Darcey declared that 'the drama was perfection...you did it, I really loved what you bought to that dance, for the Tango that was special.'
Len, who critiqued the pairs' lack of content last week, was much happier, telling the pair: 'There was loads of content, loads of snap, crackle and pop'
Bruno added that it was a 'beautifully tailored, high fashion Tango...Kate Moss would have loved it,' with the actress and her partner earning an impressive score of 34, which put them into second place on the leaderboard.
Hitting the floor: Katie Derham and Anton du Beke performed a Rumba to Never Never Never by Shirley Bassey, with the TV star looking amazing in a sexy gown
This week Katie Derham and Anton du Beke performed a Rumba to Never Never Never by Shirley Bassey, with the TV star deciding that while it is the 'dance of love' she needed to spend some time with the other man in her life, going on a date with her husband in between rehearsals.
Looking beautiful in a racy thigh-high split dress, Katie put on an elegant show on the dance floor with Len declaring the pairs' routine 'fantastic.'
Bruno added that 'you get me palpitations because it's always hit and miss, but tonight it was a hit!'
So chic: The TV star put on an elegant and sultry display with partner Anton
High praise: Len declared the pairs' routine 'fantastic' as they earned a total of 31
While Craig decided it was a 'little melodramatic,' the pair earned a decent score of 31 - their highest score for a Latin dance this series.
EastEnders star Kellie Bright and Kevin Clifton were next up with their Samba to Boom Shake the Room by Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince.
The couple really went back to the nineties with their colourful costumes and routine, with an excited Bruno telling them: 'I can dig the vibe, the Samba has gone street cred! The blend of hip hop and Samba mixed beautifully.'
Mixing it up: EastEnders star Kellie Bright and Kevin Clifton were next up with their Samba to Boom Shake the Room by Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince
Turning up the noise: The couple really went back to the nineties with their colourful costumes and routine
Craig commented on the 'very odd music choice for this particular dance, before telling them ' in the end I decided that I loved it! You were shaking that Darcey Bussell darling!'
Darcey though wasn't quite so sure as she said 'the mix for me didn't work,' while Len agreed pointing out his traditional tastes as he explained: 'The trouble is I'm a cup of tea in a world of skinny lattes.' Craig and Bruno awarded the pair a 9 while Darcey gave an 8 and Len a 7.
Next up were Peter Andre and Janette Manrara who danced a beautiful Viennese Waltz to You're My World by Cilla Black.
Mesmirising: Peter Andre and Janette Manrara who a beautiful Viennese Waltz to You're My World by Cilla Black
Doting dad: This week the singer and TV star dedicated his routine to his children, as Junior and Princess joined their dad in rehearsals
Pride and joy: 'I hope I can make them proud, and get good comments from them as well as the judges,' Peter told the camera of his children
This week the singer and TV star dedicated his routine to his children, as Junior and Princess joined their dad in rehearsals.
'I hope I can make them proud, and get good comments from them as well as the judges,' he told the camera.
Darcey told him the dance was 'flowing with emotion and energy, and there were elements of Disney magic, obviously for your kids. I want you at Blackpool, and you're going to be at Blackpool.'
All about you: Darcey told him the dance was 'flowing with emotion and energy, and there were elements of Disney magic, obviously for your kids'
Len meanwhile explained after Peter's impressive Charleston last week that 'to get a 10 you have to do something really special and I can't say you did that. You had flow and musicality. It had a bit of American Smooth to me, I would have liked a little more in hold, but what I saw I enjoyed.'
Bruno though thought the beautiful routine resembled the 'ballroom scene from Cinderella. I loved all the flourish.'
The pair earned a mixed bag of scores for a total of 34, putting them in joint second place with Helen and Aljaz.
Nearly at the top: The pair earned a mixed bag of scores for a total of 34, putting them in joint second place with Helen and Aljaz
Jeremy Vine and Karen Clifton closed the show with their Quickstep to Going Underground by The Jam, which featured an appropriate miners theme.
Len told the jokster: 'Excuse the pun but there were a few minor mistakes,' while Bruno continued the word play by adding: 'You haven't quite struck gold yet...but you do give everything you've got out there.'
Admitting he was worried he wouldn't make it to Blackpool next week, Jeremy teased that if he does make it the famous Tower Ballroom, 'I will be lowered from the ceiling straddling an electric guitar with pyrotechnics spurting from both ends...of the guitar!'
The star in the end earned a score of 21- the same total as last week, and putting him in bottom place on the leaderboard.
Digging deep: Jeremy Vine and Karen Clifton closed the show with their Quickstep to Going Underground by The Jam, which featured an appropriate miners theme
Will he make it to Blackpool? The star in the end earned a score of 21- the same total as last week, and putting him in bottom place on the leaderboard
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