Final - Rehearsals
After fourteen weeks of hard graft, spray tans and sequins, our finalists will be performing four routines under the glitter ball at Blackpool Tower this Saturday.
Each duo will be making their debut in the grand ballroom by showcasing a variety of performances, including a specially choreographed show dance, in the hope of being crowned the winners of Strictly Come Dancing 2011.
With three amazing contenders for the trophy this year we are definitely in for a fantastic finale - we caught up with Chelsee & Pasha, Harry & Aliona and Jason to enjoy a sneak peek at their showdance training.
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Here is a full list of dance styles and music that our teams will be performing in the final:
- Chelsee and PashaJudges' choice: Jive to 'I'm a Believer' by Smash Mouth Show dance to 'One Night Only' by Beyonce New dance: Rumba to 'Because Of You' by Kelly Clarkson Favourite dance: Quickstep to 'Sing Sing Sing' by Benny Goodman
- Harry and AlionaJudges' choice: Quickstep to 'Don't Get Me Wrong' by The Pretenders Show dance to 'Great Balls of Fire' by Jerry Lee Lewis New dance: American Smooth to 'Can't Help Falling In Love' by Michael Buble Favourite dance: Argentine Tango to 'Asi Se Baila El Tango' by Bailongo
- Jason and KristinaJudges' choice: Tango to 'I Will Survive' by Gloria Gaynor Show dance to 'Dancin' Fool' by Gary Wilmot New dance: Salsa to 'Hard to Handle' by Tom Jones Favourite dance: Quickstep to 'Bewitched' by Steve Lawrence
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At 14:45 15th Dec 2011, the bear wrote:I don't believe how fast this year's scd has flown (no pun intended due to some of the antics of the judges) I have throughly enjoyed the shows. As usual santa has not made my wish come true to be at the live shows, but if not there in body will be in spirit on the night. Harry and Aliona to win. Hip Hip Hooray Helen from Southport xxx
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At 16:02 15th Dec 2011, jo scott wrote:All looking good ☺☺ Len is going to love Jason's showdance... not so sure about Chels and Harry. Last year comes to mind. Hey ho!
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At 16:05 15th Dec 2011, jo scott wrote:What I mean is... I'm not sure if Len will like Chels and Harry... I think they both look great ☺☺
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At 16:10 15th Dec 2011, NatRick wrote:I'm soooo looking forward to Saturday! It will be fantastic - Go Team Hali!!! You really deserve to win the Glitter Trophy after your ah-ma-zing Season!! :)
Best of luck with all 4 dances and have fun! :)
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At 16:24 15th Dec 2011, MrsArcanum wrote:Surprised at the similar moves shown by both team Hali & team Chasha for their show dances. May well come down to the music and which is more inspiring.
Wont really matter how the judges score things as it is viewer votes only that count.
Go team Chasha❣❣❣
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At 17:55 15th Dec 2011, PAT wrote:Pat
Go team Chasha. I am sure you will be wonderful.
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At 18:59 15th Dec 2011, Lindylou wrote:Can't wait and the very best of lick to Hali! They have been the most consistent and best throughout the series, so they deserve to win!!
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At 19:17 15th Dec 2011, harryjuddlover wrote:go team hali!!! they deserve 2 win and it will be a great year 4 mcfly.
harry's birthday is on the 23rd aswell...
i;m going 2 tweet him happy birthday... cos i love him:):)
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At 19:32 15th Dec 2011, pattibonbon2 wrote:were rooting for Jason & Christina as always................ from
your kentish relatives JasonXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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At 20:36 15th Dec 2011, strictlystarlight7 wrote:Why o why....Harry is definatly going to win now because all the Michael Buble fans will be voting for his song!!!!!
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At 20:39 15th Dec 2011, strictlystarlight7 wrote:Sorry correction along with all the die hard Elvis Presley fans will be voting for Harry as this 'Cant help falling in love' was originally by the KING.
Pasha ye have little faith in me. I had mentioned countlessly to add an Michael Buble song "Call me irresponsible" he discounted this advice. =E
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At 21:46 15th Dec 2011, peabeejay wrote:Come on Chelsee and Pasha - your dances last Saturday were electrifying!!
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At 22:23 15th Dec 2011, TangoTimmsey wrote:Com on harry.......... Go out there Saturday & enjoy yourself. You are ah--maz--ing Love you love your dancing. My birthday is 23rd aswell what a birthday present. Harry to lift Glitterball Good Luck.
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At 23:25 15th Dec 2011, Figaro77 wrote:All three couples deserve to win. They are the best that's why they are in the final. I used to vote for Harry, Chelsee, Holly and Jason. Now cannot afford all of them but I am going to vote for Jason.
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At 23:48 15th Dec 2011, webdesign wrote:the dance move's looks so great i loved them. Keep it up!
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At 08:30 16th Dec 2011, Lorraine wrote:Can't wait, so excited. It's been the best SCD for years. Love the team Hali, will definitely be voting for them. Go Hali!!! :)
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At 08:56 16th Dec 2011, marion wrote:we love Jason and Christina
Zoe keeps saying Jason and Christina broke strictly records with4 tens for their A/T.May I remind you so did Karen and Mark. In our minds the best A'T
GOOD LUCK JASON AND CHRISTINA
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At 09:42 16th Dec 2011, Liz Watson wrote:Go team Hali - you're tha best and the cutest and we need a man to win this year! Think Harry manages to win votes both from the young and the not so young...go, go ,go!
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At 12:19 16th Dec 2011, Hilary wrote:My great grandfather Arthur Lowcock was a key developer and director of the Blackpool Tower Company over 100 years ago so will watch the show with great interest tomorrow night because of the family connection! Good luck!
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At 13:20 16th Dec 2011, Lilly_Lane wrote:I heard Kristina say on BBC Breakfast that they will only perform 2 dances before one couple is knocked out, and the remaining 2 couples go on to dance their other 2 dances. That is so unfair!! They've all been working so hard on 4 dances all week, so should be allowed to dance all 4, then announce the winner. It means we won't get to see one of the couples perform their new routine of the dance they hadn't been given yet. What a disappointment!! :-(
Or at least have the New Dance and Showdance for each couple first, before one couple is eliminated, rather than the Judge's Choice first.
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At 13:50 16th Dec 2011, MrsArcanum wrote:@ Lilly_Lane
Agree, since they changed the order of when dances are performed it has all been a bit of a mess. Apparently Pamela & James's AT was brilliant last year, yet all we got to see was a rehearsal run through later.
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Comment number 22.
At 13:57 16th Dec 2011, emasl wrote:I see in the paper this morning that Alesha has said the final is a 'two horse race' as far as she is concerned, ie Harry and Chelsee. Just as well the judges aren';t voting then isn't it? Is she really allowed to mouth off like before the final and show such partiality? I have a feeling that Jason may do better than she thinks and this sort of thing can only do him some favours as people like myself, who don't usually vote, might take to the phone to redress the balance.
I have voted in the past but when I saw the size of my phone bill changed my mind. Now that no part of the phone income goes to charity I don't bother. However, I broke my rule this year and voted for Jason after watching his Argentine Tango which I thought was terrific. So Alesha, you have made me think.....
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At 14:16 16th Dec 2011, GJH1985 wrote:Actually Kristina and Jason are the first ever 40 for an AT, Karen and Mark scored 39 as Craig didnt give a ten!!! :)
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At 17:23 16th Dec 2011, Strictlyrules101 wrote:Love the dances everyone chose! I have been voting for team Hali all the way and now won't change my mind now so go HARRY JUDD AND ALIONA VILANI!
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At 18:27 16th Dec 2011, Fergal wrote:Hi all,
Well the final is upon us and I'm only getting into comment now busy week so far.
I like the look of the final dance line up and a great set of 4 dances.
Now there are one or two problems I can see with some of the dances.
Chelsee and Pasha have yet to do a Rumba and out of all the 16 couples who peformed Rumba during the series only Harry and Aliona emerged with gold stars from their Rumba so it is a bit hit or miss if it will go their way.
Harry and Aliona not really sold on their show dance music choice Great Ballas Of Fire now in a showdance I believe you have to incorporate different dance styles into the routine and there is about only or two dance styles you can put in and one of them is a Jive and I do hope lack of variety doesn't cost them.
Jason and Kristina well the proof is in the dances but in all honesty I can see Jason finishing 3rd in my opinion either his Showdance or Salsa which some couples have not exactly emerged with gold stars from could be hit or miss mostly miss.
And with viewers favourite The Grant coming back we are in for an entertaining show will be commenting after the cinema on Saturday night so I won't be in to see it will Sky Plus it.
Hopefully the powers that be will be listening to us about those silly VT's and droppping them for next year.
Keeeeeeeeeeeeep Dancing
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At 19:53 16th Dec 2011, flatfeet wrote:Love all Chelsee and Pasha's dance choices - and the music for Rumba hoping so much that they can lift the Glitter Ball. Good Luck to them!
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At 20:01 16th Dec 2011, flatfeet wrote:They are all looking good - may the best man or woman win! It's going to be an amazing night that's for sure!
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At 20:22 16th Dec 2011, monica wrote:Go Harry, it looks fab, great speed!!!! i am sure you will be the winner!!!!!!!!!!
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At 21:31 16th Dec 2011, Figaro77 wrote:I wish all three couple the very best luck. They all deserve to win. Go team Jastina!
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At 23:42 16th Dec 2011, norhythm wrote:I would really like to see Harry & Aliona win the Glitterball yet any of the three could win. Being a performer, Jason is probably going to do the best showdance. I just hope we get the chance to see Harry's American Smooth.
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At 11:22 17th Dec 2011, StuartHX wrote:This year it is really too close to call - which will make for a great final. But, I'm amazed that people think that the choice of music will be a deciding factor - as if Michael Buble fans are going to vote for Harry and Aliona just because they're using one of his tracks (and itwon't, of course, be Buble singing it!)
The choice of music is only important in that it is entirely appropropriate to the dance being performed. Poor dancing to any piece of music won't cut it, whereas brilliant dancing to an indifferent track certainly will.
Remember it's the dancing we're judging... nothing else!
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At 12:13 17th Dec 2011, jcan wrote:love the music & dance info - soooooooooooooo exciting - going to be very hard for just one couple to win - I'd like Jason just for Kristina to win - as she's put a lot into the last 4 years and is an amaazzziiiiinngg dancer & choreographer! BRING IT ON!!!!!!!!!!!!
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At 15:24 17th Dec 2011, Figaro77 wrote:We, Jastina's fans want Jason to win, too. Jcan, join us on Jason's blog, please and show your support there. Thanks in advance. Although, all the finalists are brilliant and each of them deserve to be a winner. Good luck to all three finalists.
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At 15:30 17th Dec 2011, F1owerpower wrote:can't wait, Harry has been amazing (but so has Chelsea)
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