Practically perfect in every way! Daisy Lowe dazzles on the Strictly dancefloor with her effortless Mary Poppins quickstep as she leads the show's glamorous Movie Week
She has put her best foot forward on the Strictly Come Dancing floor so far.
And Daisy Lowe upped the stakes once again on Saturday night, as she dazzled the judges with her Mary Poppins themed quickstep for the show's movie week.
Dressing as the famous character in a soft white blouse fastened with a red bow, the model glided effortlessly across the floor with partner Aljaz Skorjanec - scoring an excellent 31 points from the judges.
Practically perfect! Daisy Lowe dazzled Strictly audiences on Saturday night with her Mary Poppins themed quickstep
Gorgeous: The brunette mesmerised the audience and judges alike on the night, as she hopped and skipped across the dance floor to a favourite tune the movie, A Spoonful of Sugar
Talking in rehearsal, the stunning daughter of Pearl Lowe had expressed slight concern about the dance, admitting: 'It is so fast... there are so many steps, but it is really fun!'
However the brunette mesmerised the audience and judges alike on the night, as she hopped and skipped across the dance floor to a favourite tune of the movie, A Spoonful of Sugar.
The charming routine featured a more complex Charleston section in the middle, in which she impressed with her precise and sharp footwork in the comfort of Aljaz's hold.
Impressive: The joy on the beauty's face was clear to see as she bounced around the floor, with the routine being met with rapturous applause from the audience
The joy on the beauty's face was clear to see as she bounced around the floor, with the routine being met with rapturous applause from the audience.
Len raved of the routine: 'You pulled out all the stops on that quickstep.'
'Lovely hold, great posture and lovely moment round the floor. Well done!'
While enthusiastic judge Bruno Tonioli said the routine had 'such a supreme elegance - like Mary Poppins had been redesigned by Christian Dior!'
Rave reviews: Head judge Len said 'Lovely hold, great posture and lovely moment round the floor. Well done!'
Comeback kid: Next up was pop-star Anastacia and Brendan Cole, who were in the midst of last week's elimination drama
Meanwhile notoriously harsh judge Craig Revel-Horwood was a bit more critical, stating the Charleston sections needed to be more 'precise' and less 'heavy', before agreeing with his fellow judges that her and Aljaz dance 'so well together'.
Next up was pop-star Anastacia and Brendan Cole, who were in the midst of last week's elimination drama.
The singer was forced to pull out the dance-off after suffering an injury, and was subsequently saved by public vote over DJ Melvin Odoom.
Moving on: The singer survived another week on the show against DJ Melvin Odoom, after she pulled out of the dance-off due to injury, being saved by public vote
Romantic: The I'm Outta Love star looked better than ever in a stunning embellished pink gown and with gorgeous hair flowers as she glided around the floor with ease
However the crooner made a sensational comeback with her romantic Viennese Waltz to A Thousand Years by Christina Perri, from movie Twilight.
The I'm Outta Love star looked better than ever in a stunning embellished pink gown and with gorgeous flowers in her hair as she glided around the floor with ease.
Craig praised the recovering star, gushing that she had 'come back with an enormous sense of confidence, while Darcey said the routine had a 'beautiful quality from beginning to end.'
Girl did good: Craig praised the recovering star, gushing that she had 'come back with an enormous sense of confidence, while Darcey said the routine had a 'beautiful quality'
Next to take to the floor was Hollyoaks star Danny Mac, who dominated the studio floor as Zorro in a dramatic Paso Doble.
The heartthrob looked his usual hunky self, clad in a mysterious and seductive black cape and mask as he displayed an impressive range of complex spin sequences and impressive flamenco arms with partner Oti Mabuse.
The actor received an immediate standing ovation from the excited audience and his fiancé Carley Stenson, who looked on and clapped proudly.
Dreamy: Next to take to the floor was Hollyoaks star Danny Mac, who dominated the studio floor as Zorro in a dramatic Paso Doble
Sensational: The actor displayed an impressive range of complex spin sequences and impressive flamenco arms with partner Oti Mabuse
It was not just the audience who were impressed however, but the four formidable judges too - who assigned him an impressive 36, the highest score of the series so far.
Craig said of the performance: 'Timing, shaping, the lines... all absolutely excellent. Very strong, thoughtful performance.'
Elated with his achievement, Danny said in relief backstage: 'That makes all the hard work worthwhile!'
Stylish and successful:The heartthrob looked his usual hunky self, clad in a mysterious and seductive black cape and mask as he performed his impressive routine
We did it! Danny and Oti received high praise from the judges, receiving the highest score of the series so far
Lesley Joseph was up next, dancing an Easter Parade-themed quickstep with ballroom pro Anton du Beke.
The actress leapt and bounded incredibly energetically for her 70 years of age - with Bruno agreeing that she had 'plenty of spring in her feet', while Craig admitted he wished he was as fit as her at that age.
However the Birds of a Feather star lost her footing slightly on one corner, resulting in a slightly lower score of 28.
Two legends: Lesley Joseph was up next, dancing an Easter Parade-themed quickstep with ballroom pro Anton du Beke
The slip-up did not spoil Lesley's enjoyment of the experience however, gushing of the routine to Claudia afterwards: 'I love it cause you fly across the floor. I sort of float into [Anton's] arms - it's so lovely.'
Anton then melted the hearts of the viewers by expressing his happiness at being paired with Lesley, stating: 'I haven't had such a good week in a long time.'
Will Young and Karen Clifton next performed their Salsa to Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionaire - wanting to come back with a bite after receiving a 5 from Craig last week.
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Having a ball: Lesley gushed of the routine to Claudia afterwards: 'I love it cause you fly across the floor. I sort of float into [Anton's] arms - it's so lovely.'
Bolly-good: Will Young and Karen Clifton then performed their Salsa to Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionaire - wanting to come back with a bite after receiving a 5 from Craig last week
The pair made a fierce impression as they took to the stage, with Will in a bold orange vest and patterned baggy trousers and his partner Karen Clifton flashing her abs in a skimpy pink bralet.
While the routine featured a daring selection of lifts, the number failed to impress head judge Len, who said: 'For me, not enough Salsa. I loved the dance, it was entertaining, it was fun... but its a Salsa and I would have liked more.'
However Will was somewhat miffed with the criticism, confirming to the judge: 'There were 24 counts of Salsa in the routine.'
What a pair: The pair made a fierce impression, with Will in a bold orange vest and patterned baggy trousers and his partner Karen Clifton flashing her enviable abs
Careful! While the routine featured a daring selection of lifts, the routine failed to impress head judge Len, who said: 'For me, not enough Salsa'
Raising his eyebrows, Len replied: 'Well I must say, most of them I didn't recognise.'
Before continuing: 'But my other advice to you is turn up, keep up and shut up!' which he was quick to assure was a joke.
Will later diffused any tension portrayed on screen, adding backstage after scoring 31: 'I just want to say, I adore Len, he is the don of Ballroom - I just get passionate!'
Not happy: However Will was somewhat miffed with the criticism, confiriming to the judge: 'There are 24 counts of 8 of Salsa in the routine'
Tension? Raising his eyebrows, Len replied: 'Well I must say, most of them I didn't recognise.' Before he continued: 'But my other advice to you is turn up, keep up and shut up!'
Naga Munchetty was forced to combat her nerves this week as she performed a Mission Impossible themed Tango with partner Pasha Kovalev.
However the BBC favourite struggled to get out of her harness on time as she attempted to recreate Tom Cruise's famous descent from the ceiling in the film, resulting in disappointment from the judges.
While Len called the dance 'her best yet', Bruno admitted the newsreader stumbled and lost focus and confidence in several places.
Naga admitted she needed to combat her anxiety and just go for it on the floor to host Claudia, after being left disappointed by a score of 25.
Can she do it? Naga Munchetty was forced to combat her nerves this week as she performed a Mission Impossible themed Tango with partner Pasha Kovalev
Not quite making the cut: While Len called the dance 'her best yet', Bruno admitted the newsreader stumbled and lost focus and confidence in several places
Fan favourite Judge Rinder and partner Oksana Platero were up next, performing a toe-tapping Charleston to The Flinstones.
The TV personality looked his usual hilarious self in a leopard print ripped shirt and black wig, embarking on plenty of his trademark excitable facial expressions during the upbeat routine.
The TV judge even showcased a set of impressive moves with a bat prop, made famous by the character, before finishing the routine with an exciting handspring.
Motivated: Naga admitted she needed to combat her anxiety and just go for it on the floor to host Claudia, after being left disappointed by a score of 25
Here he is! Fan favourite Judge Rinder and partner Oksana was up next, performing a toe-tapping Charleston to The Flinstones
Craig, who has criticised his open mouth during previous dances, caved in to the actor's excitement this week, admitting: 'The gasping, gawking, doll-like facial expressions actually came into their own!'
Len later praised the star's ability to carry on despite mishaps, adding: 'You made us all smile... but you made a few mistakes on the way. But I like your attitude - because we're all dancers, and we all make mistakes, its just one of those things.'
The pair were delighted with their score of 27.
The Rinder we all know and love: The Etonian looked his usual hilarious self in a leopard print ripped shirt and black wig, embarking on plenty of his trademark excitable facial expressions
Won over! Craig, who has criticised his open mouth during previous dances, caved in to the actor's excitement this week, admitting: 'The facial expressions actually came into their own!'
From strength to strength: The star was delighted with his score of 27
Ore Oduba became very emotional after his American Smooth with Joanne Clifton to Singin In The Rain.
The sports presenter cut a very suave figure in a traditional pinstripe suit while Joanne stunned in a vibrant yellow gown - the film's signature umbrella in hand.
Praising Joanne for her choreography, the judges were quick to agree the number was Ore's 'best dance yet', as he became overwhelmed with tears.
No storms here: Ore Oduba became very emotional after his American Smooth with Joanne Clifton to Singin In The Rain
Show-stopping: Praising Joanne for her choreography, the judges were quick to agree the number was Ore's 'best dance yet', as he became overwhelmed with tears
Overwhelmed: The BBC host was comforted by his fellow amateur dancers in a sweet group hug, after receiving his highest score on the show so far
Len said he was 'astounded by how good that was', while Darcey even went as far to say the handsome budding dancer had 'attributes identical to Gene Kelly.'
The BBC host was comforted by his fellow amateur dancers in a sweet group hug, after receiving his highest score on the show so far, 35.
Laura Whitmore flaunted her unbelievably leggy and slender figure in a sparkly showgirl dress adorned with feathers at the back as she descended from the ceiling into her Moulin Rouge Salsa with Giovanni Pernice.
Unrecognisable: Laura Whitmore transformed herself into a true salsa queen on the night, writhing and shaking her hips at incredible speed in a striking auburn wig.
Gorgeous: Laura flaunted her unbelievably leggy and slender figure in a sparkly showgirl dress adorned with feathers at the back during her Moulin Rouge Salsa
Talking in her VT, the presenter admitted she was more of a ballroom girl at heart, laughing: 'It hurts... I miss the waltz!'
However the star transformed herself into a true salsa queen on the night, writhing and shaking her hips at incredible speed in a striking auburn wig.
Despite entertaining viewers, the judges all agreed it lacked finesse, with Craig critiquing: 'I thought you threw a little bit too much of everything into it and lost a bit of control.'
Darcey then affirmed: 'The preparations for your left began to look a little ungainly. If you iron those out, you're on to a winning performance.'
Disappointing: Despite entertaining viewers, the judges all agreed it lacked finesse, with Craig critiquing: 'I thought you lost a bit of control.'
The blonde was still very excited by her score of 30 - which included an impressive 9 from Bruno.
Mr Tonioli was enthusiastic for the duration of the evening, calling Greg Rutherford a 'Prince Charming' minutes later after his gorgeous American Smooth to Bryan Adams' Everything I Do.
The redhead looked worlds away from his athlete self as he lead and carried Natalie Lowe smoothly across the floor in his Robin Hood costume.
Enchanting: Bruno called Greg Rutherford a 'Prince Charming' minutes later, after his gorgeous American Smooth to Bryan Adams' Everything I Do
Relieved: Greg admitted after the nerve-wracking dance: 'On Tuesday things weren't going well at all but we turned things around!'
Craig praised his transformation, stating: 'The storytelling throughout that was absolutely gorgeous, a truly enchanting partnership.'
Greg expressed his relief at scoring 32 after the nerve-wracking dance, admitting to Claudia: 'On Tuesday things weren't going well at all but we turned things around!'
Next, Claudia Fragapane and AJ Pritchard got playful during their Bugsy Malone Charleston.
In the face! Claudia Fragapane and AJ Pritchard got playful during their Bugsy Malone Charleston
True performer: The gymnast looked incredible in a 1920s frock as she kicked and flicked to a Bugsy Malone classic
The pint-sized contestant displayed her impeccable timing and flexibility as she kicked, flicked and flipped next to her handsome dance partner.
The dynamic duo utilised her medal-winning gymnastic skill in the routine as they performed side by side cartwheels, before the brunette hilariously threw a pie in AJ's face at the end.
Craig praised the dance's technicality, while Darcey simply called it 'absolutely outstanding'.
The performance matched Danny Mac's impressive level - scoring all 9's from the judges.
Set to impress: Craig praised the dance's technicality, while Darcey simply called it 'absolutely outstanding'
Wow: The performance matched Danny Mac's impressive level - scoring all 9's from the judges
Tameka Empson and Gorka Marquez stormed the floor next with a dramatic Tango to ‘The Heat Is On’ from Beverly Hills Cop - dressed in matching police uniforms with a Strictly touch of sparkle.
Len said the routine was 'a little over the top', while Bruno said he 'loved her commitment' to the role - something that comes naturally to the star, after winning an award for her acting that week.
The star scored a respectable 28 after admitting the dance had made for a 'very difficult' week in training.
The fuzz: Tameka Empson and Gorka stormed the floor next with a dramatic Tango to ‘The Heat Is On’ from Beverly Hills Cop - dressed in matching, sparkly police uniforms
Onwards and upwards: The star scored a respectable 28 after admitting the dance had made for a 'very difficult' week in training
Who's that guy? The politician truly got into his character of The Mask, looking almost unrecognisable in a bright yellow suit and green facial paint
After impressing with his cowboy Charleston last week, Ed Balls was keen to prove his improving dance skill in his Samba.
The politician truly got into his The Mask character, looking almost unrecognisable in a bright yellow suit and green facial paint.
The MP was met with constant applause during his routine, as he gave the hip-shaking, thrusting and shimmying his all - bagging a lengthy standing ovation at the end.
He's got Balls! The MP was met with constant applause during his routine, as he gave the hip-shaking, thrusting and shimmying his all - bagging a lengthy standing ovation at the end
Loving it: Bruno excitedly praised the MP: 'You could not have given more impact to that performance. That was complete lunacy, and totally wonderful!
High spirits: While harsh Craig awarded the dance a 4, Ed was still over-the-moon with his score of 24, wittily stating in his famed Jim Carey character: 'I am ready to p-a-r-t-y, party!'
Len had nothing but praise for the father-of-three, gushing of his partner Katya's choreography before stating: 'You are not the best dancer, but you are definitely the most fun.'
Bruno agreed: 'You could not have given more impact to that performance. That was complete lunacy, and totally wonderful!'
While harsh Craig awarded the dance a 4, Ed was still over-the-moon with his score of 24, wittily stating in his famed Jim Carrey character: 'I am ready to p-a-r-t-y, party!'
Last but not least: Louise Redknapp rounded off the evening in a truly show-stopping style with her Flashdance themed Cha Cha with Kevin Clifton
Hot mama! The 41-year-old took to the stage alone to open the routine, showing off her incredible figure in a raunchy leotard
Impressive: The pair embarked on a fast-paced and seemingly technically difficult routine - which Louise handled with ease
Louise Redknapp rounded off the evening in a truly show-stopping style, displaying her incredible body as a mum-of-two in a raunchy leotard for her Flashdance themed Cha Cha.
The 41-year-old took to the stage alone to open the routine, boldly strutting her stuff in the sexy one-piece before being joined by Kevin Clifton for a fast-paced and seemingly technically difficult routine - which Louise handled with ease.
The Eternal singer beamed after receiving an impressive 31, admitting she had so much fun preparing the number over the week.
Danny Mac and Claudia Fragapane finished top of the leader board, while Ed held up the rear with a respectable 24 in anticipation of the results show on Sunday.
Big finish! The Eternal singer beamed after receiving an impressive 31, admitting she had so much fun preparing the number over the week
