Team Hartem - Holly Valance and Artem Chigvintsev

You are amazing ! Another brilliant partnership - enjoy !!!

Holly - You are a brilliant dancer. You have proved yourself in both ballroom and latin. I am now looking forward to seeing if you can let go in the latin a bit more then you can see your scores get even bigger. All the best for saturday.

Hi guys. Loved all your dances so far..... Looking forward to the Smooth. Good Luck Team Hartem!

Artem... are you going to use Kiss Kiss for one of the dances? If so which one?

Holly... would you be happy to dance to your hit single?

Holly is improving every week; last saturday was incredible and I can't wait to see what Artem has choreographed for this week.

Last year from the start I tipped Kara and Artem to win. With Matt a close second. This year once again I am tipping Holly and Artem to win. You have the class and style and presentation which no one else has. So please don't prove me wrong. Go for it Team Hartem

Hi guys, looking forward to your American Smooth, I'm sure you'll dance it beautifully and hopefully get your best score yet. Holly, you look fantastic and your dancing is great, getting better each week! [just please try not to keep looking down]Keep up the hard work.

As always, loving your choreopgraphy Artem!!



Good luck Team Hartem, will be watching and voting for you Sat ♥

I absolutely loved your Viennese waltz - you are a beautiful woman Holly and Artem your choreography is fantastic for all your routines...



What do you like best Holly Latin or Ballroom?



Best of luck on Saturday! Unfortunately I can't vote (live in Ireland) but I keep all my fingers and toes crossed every week that you will get through and stay in the competition! I'd love a final between Team Hartem and Team Hali... Would that be fine with you? :)

Love, love team ArtHol!

pls use your song 'kiss kiss' for 1 of ur dances it will be so good and dont have to do so much hard work because its your song Go Team Hartem

The dignity with which you have faced press speculation is a credit to you all. Just wanted to let you know that lots of folk out there support you and are wishing you good luck on Saturday.

Cant u also be called Team Aussian it just sounds creative

A question for Artem:

Have you remembered the comments from last year about your American Smooth and going to do more of the dance in hold? :):):) I'm sure this years will be equally as good as your choreography is the best on the show! :):)

Artem's smooth choreo was amazing last year..... hope he's got another treat in store this time.

Loved the training footage on ITT ! Team Hartem have a certain 'mystique' !

Think their costumes and dance will be something special this Saturday - and together with their music 'swan lake' - sure it will be a very memorable week - can't wait !

Amazing great partner ships this year! We're rooting for you guys!

good luck!!

You guys are awesome and you are a total inspiration to me. I also do ballroom dancing and you are my idols. Thank you for staying in the competition and i vote for you guys every week.

Good luck for tomorrow Guys. So hard to have a real favorite this year. You are in my top 4 and that's good going!! I am sure you are going to keep improving and I think you were under marked last week.

Great to see Holly and Artem on ITT. Hope this dance will be their best one yet. Go Team Hartem!

Good evening Strictlyites! Great to see some former "Kartemites" on the page!



Am really looking forward to the AS but it is going to have to be truly spectacular to beat last years dance. It is actually one of my all time top 3 dances from all the series.



Good luck Holly and my gorgeous Artem. See you tomorrow!! xoxo

Evening 2Lips. Kartem's AS was my all time favourite and I'm hoping that Hartem's will come a close second!

ITT was great tonight so funny, glad you're turning into a lady Holly!!! Really looking forward to your AS . Good Luck to you both. xxx

Toe Tap @23 Hello :):) Good Luck Team Hartem ♥♥♥

Good luck for this evening Holly and Artem. I have a feeling this is going to be your best dance yet.

We're voting for you tonight! Your amazing and totally deserve to win!!!!

Looking forward to it!!!!!

Holly you do not get enough coverage in the week shows. Why??

Good luck to you both for what sounds a very exciting dance. Always enjoy watching the two russians (Artem and Pasha)'s choreography - which always seems so much more imaginative than some of the other professionals. Karen Hardy says you both include moves that she's never seen before to your dances which is exciting. I see you both worked on programme SYTYCD so presumeabley know each other well. It's going to be great to see what you come up with for tonight, the music you have chosen is very interesting. So good to seeing you have now relaxed as a partnership are working hard, but enjoying yourselves as well. Good luck both of you for tonight's show.

See I have a namesake on this blog - hi Charlie !

Hello Strictlyites! Artem and Holly - looking forward to the AS tonight. Last year was beyond words but have faith that tonight will be brilliant since Artem you are a genious. Love to you both.

Sure their dance will be captivating - just 2 hours to go .... Good luck Hartem !

Can't understand why more people are not supporting you on this blog - you are fantastic ! Very captivating this week - superb routine. You're both so laid back and modest - and yet you 'light up' when you dance - a gorgeous dramatic dance tonight - well done !!

Totally brilliant performance that blew my socks off tonight. It was deserving of full marks all around. I can't believe how light and ballerina like Holly was. Definitely a top performer.

Wow. That was fabulous. A real breakthrough dance for you. Well deserved score.

Hope you go on to even better things in the weeks ahead. Top performance!

Holly you looked stunning tonight - loved the eyes - another theatrical routine Artem - Halloween week seems to be when you put your stamp on the competition - go team Hartem !!!!!!!

Wow - you are beautiful Holly adn this was an amazing routine Artem! Well done both of you, I loved the choice of music too. :)

Holly & Artem you were brilliant tonight! The American Smooth to Swan Lake was superb! Keep up the wonderful work. Thanks for such lovely dancing.

WOW!!!Well Done Holly and Artem!!! It was outstanding performance!!!Amazing choreography, Artem!!!Very professional and the orchestra played the "Swan Lake" piece wonderfully!

Does anyone know what dance Hartem are doing next week, please?

Fantastic dance again tonight. Definately worth a ten. Judges really are so inconsistant and have clear favourites, or so it would seem.

Loved watching you both. Artem, please give Holly a more challenging routine. I think she can take on a challenge. So Holly, go, go, go girl!!!

I agree kinwar - Len in particular it seems to me is inconsistent and has favourites ...

Hartem's dancing will speak for itself though - classy !

Thought the Swan lake dance your best so far - very beautiful and artistic! Great stuff!

Artem, i would like to say you are a fantastic, dancer and choreographer, i love the passion and meaning in your routines. Don't let go of this it will certainly get you to the top again. p.s i wish i was Holly.xxxxxxxxxx

Artem looks great and certainly creates some wonderful routines, but he leaves me cold otherwise, for me, Robin has much more about him in every department ;O)



Whenever I look at Artem on the box and he thinks the camera is on him, when he's standing in the background he becomes all "eyes & teeth."



A few of those dancers, from that "school," such as Darren Bennett who never seemed to, regardless of the nature of the dance, lose that plastic grin have, thankfully been shifted aside to make way for new blood..but at least when he's dancing, Artem creates the right mood and character.



Rich.

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My favourites are definitely Holly and Artem. Do wish you well and do please remember that music choice for the dances is extremely important (proper samba and waltz music etc). A lot of us out here remember our ballroom and latin days as young people and vote accordingly. Last night's performance was beautiful.

Can't stop watching on repeat! stunning choreo to fantastic music, danced beautifully. So innovative and brave on what was otherwise a collection of cliched dances. Bravo!! and keep up the hard work Holly- you know you're worth it! and stay true to your creative self Artem, your dances are a joy to watch. Best dance of the series so far!

Fabulous dance Holly and artem, well done. Looking forward to next week. xxx

Have to agree with Kins that Holly and Artem seem not to get much coverage. Someone mentioned coverage that did not seem to be complimentary? Can't see why that should be? Probably because Holly is quite dignified and does not over play to the crowd nor does she show emotion if something goes wrong. Also it must be hard for both Holly and Artem that Artem is now an item with his partner from last year. People tend to make comparisons over what they call the chemistry between them. I have thought that Holly and Artem have been under-marked by the judges (she does not come over as a favourite with them). Probably because they always seem to dance in the early stages and on two occasions have been first to dance. To me it seems that the judges score higher towards the end. I am wondering what their dance will be next week. Almost certainly it will be Latin. If it is a Pasa Doble do hope that they will pick some Spanish music which is far more suitable for that dance - thought Alex's dance was completely spoilt by the choice of music last Saturday. Their music was far too 'weak'.

I think that you're a great dancer Holly! :D



You are under marked by the judges who seem to always critique you for technique yet give other 'entertainment' marks, if you were being marked fairly you'd always be at the top :)



You guys are a great pair and your Black Swan routine was genius (well done Artem), I just hope you can put a little more passion into your dancing as Artem always seems quite cold in the dances (sorry)

Amazing routine! Such a shame that you didn't make it to the top on the leader board! Sure you will next week though! (fingers crossed) Good luck in the results!

Hi strictlycharlie! I would of chosen your name GRRRRRRR!

Glad some people are Hartem fans! We really need to keep the voting flowing!!!!

Well said Patmil @ 50 - I totally agree - Hartem are quite reserved and modest - but their vt footage did show them more relaxed and fun, which I think is good. It would be good to see Kara in the audience one Saturday don't you think ?

Hi charlie ! It's a bit spoooooooky that we both blogged at the same time (15:21) !!!!!!!!!!

I love Holly and Artem so much. Artem is the best choreographer and he made Kara better than alot of the professionals (Anton, Erin, Aliona).

I agree with S27AOOM - Artem is a brilliaant choreographer - do hope Holly and Artem win.

Fingers crossed for our girl tonight ♥♥

wonderful dance last night and thanks they are still in

Really loved your version of Swan Lake really elegant what inspired choreography. See you next Saturday Cannot wait xxx

Well done Hartem !! Your performance this week was 'spell-bounding' !!!

Artem you are supberb your choreography is just amaziiiiing. Loved this routine so clever and beautifully danced. Bring on next week. Hartem all the way See you next Saturday

So pleased Hartem are thru... Such a beautiful dance ♥

Hoorey! Hartem are through! Keep up good job!

Well done team Hartem! My first time on here, so apologies if I'm about to repeat what's already been said...but...I think this pairing isn't ideal because of their heights. Holly would have been better off partnered with Brendan for example, and Lulu with Artem. Apart from that, I think they're doing a great job, but agree with you Patmil...think they are sometimes undermarked :(

Wonder if they'll be dancing latin next week - they could set the place on fire on bonfire night !!!!!!!!

I guess it will be another latin this week... samba, rumba, paso or jive. I hope it's the jive!

Great dance this week. Place on the leader board was well deserved. They are getting better and better. My favourites this year are Chelsee and Pasha and Harry and Aliona though. Love Artem but am a big Kara fan and just can't get the same feel about Holly although she looks lovely and is a good dancer. Good luck for this week though. You were wonderful to watch. It was a very daring musical choice and worked well. As usual Artem's choreography was superb.

So pleased that Artem and Holly are through to the next round. Reading some of the comments it seems that Holly is sometimes compared unfavourably with Tara which I think is a bit unfair on her. Yes, Holly is a different personality but in my opinion just as nice and it is not her fault that Tara and Artem have become an item. Do hope that when they dance the rumba they can forget their respective partners and give it their all. Perhaps Holly should becme a little less self-conscious?



Was interested in the answer that the judges gave for not giving Holly and Artem a 10. They said it was not perfect. I don't think it is unreasonable to say that lack of perfection has not always prevented the judges from giving 10s!



I guess Holly and Artem will dance a Latin routine this week. Do hope their choice of music is good. I think it is right to say that the couple who dance to unsuitable music tend to be marked down, if not by the judges by the viewing public.



Good luck to both of them!

Artem is amazing, he's got it all superb dancer, choreorapher and teacher - some of his work with Kara last year was just amazing - I remember their rumba which was simply breathtaking. The fact that they were actually in love must have helped - this year I feel he is slightly holding back. Love Holly but once again feel that at this stage she needs to be 'letting go' more and really relaxing into Artem's wonderful choreography. I'm thinking Jason, Harry, Chelsee and Holly will go the furthest this year. It may go against Artem that he's the defending champion.

I agree flatfeet - Artem's choreography is a delight ! I remember Kara also holding back a little at the beginning of last series - so Holly may also let go more now - feel the swan lake routine was a break through dance for her. It would be marvellous for Artem to do the double to there's stiff competition from Chelsee, Jason and Harry ....

Hartem have got the jive and will be on ITT wednesday night... Hurray!

Hope Holly puts in loads of practice hours this week - she'll need it for the jive. I'm not sure whether the jive will suit her ?

Strictlychariie... I'm not sure either but I'm glad they've got it this week.

Fast and fun and will hopefully give Hartem a boost mid series!

Artem is by far the very best dancer on Strictly! He makes the most incredible routines and is a complete joy to watch, everytime! I think it's very possible that he could be the first professional dancer to lift the coveted glitterball two years in a row, it depends on whether the British public will have forgiven Holly for previously saying that she hated the British! There is however, also stiff competition from Harry and Chelsee.

Jason is not as good as some seem to think, he is repeatedly being scored too highly, lets try to remember it's not the Jason Donovan Show!

Just wanted to wish Holly and Artem all the best of luck for next Saturday. Their routine on Saturday was STUNNING, both the dancing and the choreography.



Holly just needs to commit more and she could wipe the floor.

I was a bitty disappointed in the comment made during "Len's Lens" about the performance of Holly and Artem. They felt it didn't deserve a 10 as "it lacked content" surely that's not Holly's fault! Their dance was simply beautiful!

Hoping that Artem and Kara have been working on a fantastic new routine for this year's series outing as current title holders

Yes ojtocs @ 74 - a really quick jive to 'burn' the dance floor and 'rocket' them through to the next week !!!!!!!!

Thought your dance was breathtaking. it was the most memorable i have seen on strictly.



But i think you would have been wise to keep it for the final, with that for your show dance you would have had bookend trophies.

swanlake and the american smooth,perfectley done,good makeup,well executed to a ballett favourite.

Nuttynora... Maybe Artem has an even better dance up his sleeve for the final!

judging by the VT before your routine, perhaps you should consider taking up acting when the dancing comes to an end!!

the above comment was meant for Artem, not Holly!

Interested to hear that Holly and Artem have the jive next Saturday. PLEASE Artem and Holly pick some really good jive music. They are going to have be particularly good as in my opinion the judges can be quite hard on them.

Strictlycharlie... Hope they sizzle on saturday and don't fizzle out on Sunday!!!

Or sparkle... sizzle makes them sound like sausages!!!

Swan Lake was just Brillllllliant !!!! - I watched today three times in HD quietly on my own to extra appreciate it. I can see after reflection, what Len and Bruno were saying ? - Never been sure what "Toplines" were until now ... But Boy oh boy, Holly sure has beautiful toplines ! - A ballet dancer could not have impressed me more ! - On top of all that, she seems such a lovely "girl next door" - (Well I certainly wish she lived next door to ME) ???

An incredible American Smooth, such fantastic choreography!!! Artem, a genuine creative genius!!! Holly should definitely feel that she is in safe hands! Good luck with the jive Hartem, fingers crossed you really get into the dance and produce a something that matches your capability!!! Undoubtedly we could witness amazing things from this pairing!!

two left feet, I am the same with Hartem's AS. I have taped it and keep watching it over and over again. This is a masterpiece! Craig commented about their dance on ITT how good it was. I cannot understand why he didn't give them a higher mark after praising their performance on Saturday.

Good Luck, Hartem with your Jive!

I've watched several times... just beautiful which is what I've come to expect from Artem's choreo and now Holly's dancing!

well done on sat29th performance ..ab-so-lutely gorgous x

holly is an amazing dancer her performance on 29th was GREAT!! come on Hartem!!

Afternoon everybody ! Girls night out last night at Katy Perry concert so missed ITT (were Hartem featured ?) Plenty of 'fireworks' at concert - hope Hartem 'shine shine shine' on Saturday !!!!!!!!

ojtocs - if Artem can beat that ... he deserves to keep the trophy forever..



Please note, my comment was an observation not a criticism of the dance

Looking forward to Artem's choreography for the jive - not too many repetitions in it and plenty of flicks I reckon ! Oh I not too much time-wasting with props ! Sure it will be as creative as usual - go team Hartem !



Just a few more comments and we're on page 2 !!!!!!!

Hi guys - just wanted to say your swan lake dance was so amazing - ab-sol-utely LOVED IT! You're definitely my favourites. xx

Hartem on ITT tomorrow - yipee ! Also in OK magazine this week - will have to go out and buy !!!!

Kartemfan @94 Hello. Any Hartem videos in the pipeline? I hope so :)

Strictlycharlie @96 Hartem will be on ITT wednesday night. Yay!

Nuttynora @96 No worries... I knew it wasn't a criticism.

I'm dreaming of a Hartem showdance in the final!