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TV viewers can now flip to ITV for the return of The 1% Membership. At 9pm, French psychological thriller The Intruder begins on BBC4.
If Film Week has put you within the temper for a movie, my picks are Jerry Maguire (9.10pm on Nice TV), Ghostbusters: Afterlife (10.35pm on BBC1) or The Black Telephone (10.50pm on Film4).
Golden Glitterballs: Film Week Version
Who wants Oscar statuettes once they might win one in all our coveted liveblog baubles? Listed here are this week’s celluloid-style gong-getters…
Greatest dance: Lewis Cope’s show-closing paso was a banger.
Worst dance: Sorry, Ross King. Deserves to be dancing off tomorrow, most likely towards Chris Robshaw.
Greatest music selection: The Zorro paso or Swing Time foxtrot. Conventional usually tends to be finest.
Worst music selection: Undecided that Candy Youngster O’ Mine has any enterprise being on Strictly. Vicky wasn’t carried out any favours by her Charleston tune both.
Greatest outfit: Amber’s floaty pink quantity or Balvinder’s artwork deco cream-and- gold robe.
Worst outfit: Harry Aikines-Aryeetey wasnt actually carrying an outfit, not that many viewers/commenters/judges appeared to thoughts.
Greatest VT: Jowita’s bafflement about Thunderbirds. “What is that this? What do you imply it’s 1966, not 1996?”
Worst VT: The lame try to provide the clearly privileged George Clarke an emotional backstory, He wished to be a footballer! However grew to become a content material creator as a substitute! A few of his mates are lecturers! Will this suffice?
Greatest judges’ remark: Anton after the Sound Of Music quantity. “They modified the lyrics for Craig. You might be 60, happening 70.” Unphased Craig replied: “That could be true, darling, however a minimum of I look 16.” Touché.
Greatest Claudia quip: Her terror within the face of Alex Kingston’s performing. “I’m so scared. I’m carrying a turquoise belt. Please forgive me.”
Film Week leaderboard
Lewis Cope tops the field workplace charts, with Amber Davies simply behind. Ross King is method down on the foot of the scoreboard. Chris Robshaw joins him within the backside two.
As all the time, although the viewer vote will play its half in tomorrow’s dance-off. It could possibly be a nervy look forward to the likes of Vicky Pattison and La Voix.
Credit roll
“Keeeeeep dancing,” refrain Tess and Claud, sandwiching Cynthia between them. Because the remnants of popcorn and decide ’n’ combine are scoffed, please stick with us for evaluation, response and a round-up of your feedback.
The casting vote goes to…
The rotating judgely honour goes to Shirley Ballas tomorrow evening. Prefer it did final sequence and never that it’s going to doubtless be wanted however hey, let’s indulge them.
Tonight’s routines get recapped on-screen. Which Oscar-worthy pair are you voting for? Which field workplace honkers are you undoubtedly not?
And the vote is now… open!
Cue fancy-dressed chaos within the Clauditorium and behind the judges’ desk.
Judges’ scores: 9, 10, 9, 9 for a complete of 37 factors. Closing the present in spectacular Spanish model. Simply don’t make Claudia journey a horse once more.
Judges’ feedback: Cynthia says “ardour, stress, dedication, my thoughts is blown”. Shirley says “put all of it collectively, extraordinary, fairly phenomenal”. Anton says “management elevated it to a different degree, merely fantastic”. Craig says “little finger barely misplaced however a-may-zing.” Motsi concludes “dance of the evening with out query”. I odor nines and the very best rating of the sequence…
Lewis and Katya’s paso doble
Final dance now. Actor Lewis Cope is the second highest scorer of the competition thus far and his power-packed performances ought to swimsuit the paso. The judges wished him to refine his method. Hat-clad flamenco part to begin, then into sturdy walks, spins and sword-ography. Has he nailed the banana shaping and Spanish line? Creatively choreographed by professional associate Katya Jones. Spicy, highly effective, linked and a spectacular kill to complete. Olé! Wow.
Tune: The Plaza of Execution from The Masks of Zorro. The opening monitor on the soundtrack for the 1998 swashbuckler, starring Antonio Banderas because the masked vigilante.
Judges’ scores: 8, 8, 8, 8 for a complete of 32 factors. Second on the scoreboard because it stands.
Judges’ feedback: Craig says “I nearly forgot to have a look at the footwork, wanted extra fluidity and noticed the joins however clear, recent and saved the vitality”. Motsi says “managed, rhythmic, lifts off the charts”. Cynthia says “confidence in your physique, you gave it”. Shirley says “million greenback smile, led nicely, solo elements sturdy, extraordinary in each division”. Anton concludes “your finest dance thus far”. Sevens? Even an eight from giddy Shirl?
Harry and Karen’s salsa
The penultimate dance sees Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, aka Nitro from Gladiators, and associate Karen Hauer go leonine. Can they be the mane attraction? Distractingly shirtless. Bringing the sauce, discovering his roar and his hips. It’s an genuine feelgood salsa with quick footwork, a number of turns and lifts. audibly counting and a tad heavy-footed at instances however spicy and scorching with an African really feel.
Tune: I All the time Wished a Brother from Mufasa: The Lion King. Written by Lin-Manuel Miranda for the 2024 reboot, it soundtracks a montage of Mufasa and Taka as cubs rising up collectively.
Judges’ scores: 7, 8, 7, 8 for a complete of 30 factors. Third positioned because it stands, She lastly comes out of character within the Clauditorium.
Judges’ feedback: Shirley says “sensational character and storytelling however gapped and received out of sync however nice body”. Anton says “immaculate promenade place, terrific motion”. Craig says “command, management, energy and presence, good”. Motsi says “the definition of Film Night time”. Cynthia concludes “topped the movie for me”.
