Frankie and Kevin stole the show on our Halloween special with their high-flying Tango that Bruno said “captured the spirit of the show” and sent us all green with envy. (Though not quite as green as Frankie's face paint.) Their wicked routine, which scored them an overall 37, left the Judges spellbound, and Bruno admitted it almost brought him to tears! Darcey said she had “shivers down my back” and Bruno: “tingles down my spine”. Len thought it was “spectacular” and Craig: “Fab. U. Lous”.
Another frightfully good routine which wowed our Judges was Mark and Karen’s Jittery Jive to Little Shop of Horrors, which scored them 35, and made everyone want to ‘Seymour’ of this couple. Far from being eaten alive by the Judges, their light and springy “sweet shop full of tasty treats” (as Len put it), left our Judges smiling. “I have high hopes for you now, babe”, complimented Darcey.
Up third was Pixie and Trent’s terrifying Tango to Electric Six’s Danger! High Voltage: a hair-raising highlight that scored them a total of 33. Craig commented: “The partnership is extraordinary. Trent, you’re pushing her to her limit”.
Judy and Anton’s American Smooth to Cruella De Vil didn’t quite hit the spot with our judges, scoring them a mere 20. But was it such a dog’s dinner that it’ll send them walkies? Bruno laid into the dancing duo, saying: “You’re not quite a sprinting greyhound yet - more a learning-to-walk rescue dog”, as well as “You’re confusing the American smooth with the American stiff” and then: “You’re constant. You deliver what’s expected of you: nothing.” Yep, he really laid into them! Craig wasn’t exactly kind either, adding: “Those dogs at the beginning had more grace and style”. And, as far as Craig’s similes go: “It was like you were dancing with a mannequin” is down there with some of his worst. Darcey, however, saw the positives, complimenting: “you’ve made a major improvement” and Len agreed: “I thought it had a bit of style and sophistication, you captured the character… I thought you did a good job.”
With just one point more than Judy and Anton were Scott and Joanne, with 21. Dancing the Foxtrot to the Addams Family theme, Bruno commented: “You kill me! You’ve created your own dance form: Strictly No Dancing!” but saw the positives, seeing it as “panto-like” and “really good fun”. Darcey agreed that the acting and characterisation were “terrific”, and Len said it was “fun” and “entertaining” – probably their best.
So that’s fright night over, but who’ll get the biggest fright in the results show? As always, one couple must get the chop. Tune in tomorrow to find out who!
