This afternoon we're pulling back the Strictly glittery curtain to bring you exclusive pictures from backstage and the all-important dress rehearsal ahead of tonight's live show...

Milk, no sugar... Robin and Russell take a tea break.

Knock, knock... hair and make-up call for Lulu

Ironing boards at the ready.

Harry and Robbie discussing football or tonight's foxtrot?

Ruffled? Well certainly not Robbie and Harry...

Dan Lobb takes a 'day' break...

Chelsee and Pasha strike a pose.

Alex and James glide across the floor.

Holly and Artem run-through their sizzling salsa steps.

Dan and Katya bust the Morecambe and Wise move.

Edwina and Vincent cutting a dash on the dancefloor.

Rory and Erin put a spin on the salsa.

Audley steps up to rehearsals

Nancy and Anton, no feather boas necessary this week.

Harry and Aliona take a turn.

Jason and Kristina put the fox into foxtrot.

Anita and Robin are dotty for dance.

Russell ready to make another grand entrance.
Comment number 1.
At 17:02 8th Oct 2011, jo scott wrote:There are some lovely outfits tonight especially for the girls... and Russell ;):)
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Comment number 2.
At 19:25 8th Oct 2011, HarleyHoney wrote:This would be a great show.................without the judges that is, Craig is the only one with any sense, he tells it how it is, leave him alone!
Oh and Len - pipe down man !!
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Comment number 3.
At 22:28 9th Oct 2011, misternick wrote:Bruce is an embarassment. Ditch him before the show becomes a laughing stock
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Comment number 4.
At 09:47 10th Oct 2011, Joy wrote:I thought the results show was so amateurish it was embarassing. What is happening to my favourite show. I was down friends last night and they said I was only one not to watch the other show on other side. I asked could we put result show on to see who left. I sat there embarassed to be honest. Claudia looked a mess, as did Tess by the way. Even the group dance wasnt up to much. I am obsessed with all things Strictly but am slowly but surely losing my passion for this show and that upsets me.
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At 16:31 11th Oct 2011, hippos wrote:I agree with harleyhoney about Grieg yeah that right leave him alone i like it it made me smile listen to him ,he is the only person made the dancer dance better to show what they can do! Also to comment about Tess dress wish she wore the long dresses as it suit her better and it was lovely last year sorry Tess bring back long dresses,you look gorgeous on it.And Claudia need less make up she is pretty and the hair need tidy sorry I being old fuddy duddy
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Comment number 6.
At 12:22 12th Oct 2011, libbyd03 wrote:Agree with HarleyHoney,too - Craig tells is as it is and at least he is concentrating on the dancing technique. When you get a compliment from Craig the dancers know it's sincere! Bruno, on the other hand, can be too personal and dare I say, pretty offensive sometimes.
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Comment number 7.
At 20:42 13th Oct 2011, lostchachachamp wrote:Craig is the only one with any sense, he tells it how it is, leave him alone!
Craig does tells it how it is. I don't know how many times I be watching Strictly and I have to agree with him.
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