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“Excited to join you in, dare I call it, Jojo’s Dojo,” says Josh. WE DID THAT, GLITTERBALL BANG.
Judges’ scores: 8, 8, 8, 9 for a total of 33 points. “Welcome home, baby,” says Jojo. Jaime makes Carlos cry in the Johannexe by telling him he’s “a beautiful person”. Third on the leaderboard.
Judges’ comments: Craig says “loved it but the turns going upstage were out of sync, otherwise almost perfect, a great detailed job”. Motsi says “so much respect for you, courageous and strong, that was stunning”. Shirley says “dynamic, coordinated, threw caution to the end, swivel got a bit out but kinetic energy was sensational”. Anton concludes “I loved it, if it wasn’t for those spins ar the nd, it would’ve been a perfect dance for me”.
Jaime and Carlos’ Charleston
Actor Jaime Winstone is grateful and thrilled to be dancing again. She only got the medical go-ahead on Tuesday but her torn abdominal is still healing, so she’s been taking it easy in training. Her Charleston with reigning pro champion Carlos Gu will contain no lifts on doctor’s orders, so it’s crammed full of steps instead. The theatricality and characterisation should suit her. Classic styling to a Chicago show tune and stair-ography to open. Traditional moves, hat-ography and playful touches. Lots of swivel, synchronicity and spotlit solo work. Bob Fosse in flavour with lots of flicks, kicks and shaking of hips. Lacking a little bounce and wildness, perhaps, partly due to her injury but cheeky, charming and totally showbiz.
Song: I Can’t Do It Alone by Catherine Zeta-Jones. Her showtune, sung in vaudevillian character as murderer Velma Kelly, from the Oscar-winning 2002 film adaptation of Chicago. Director Rob Marshall originally wanted Zeta-Jones to wear her hair long but she insisted on a short bob because she didn’t want her hair to fall over her face and give people a reason to doubt that she did all of the dancing herself.
Judges’ scores: 6, 7, 7, 7 for a total of 27 points. Joint bottom with Lacey and Graeme with one dance to go.
Judges’ comments: Shirley says “it’s a marching dance and you marched for the whole dance, some od oval shapes and capework wanted more passion but you’re consistent, I just need a rise to the next level”. Anton says “I quite enjoy a march, wanted more shaping, great base but add more layers”. Craig says “shaping was a big problem, lost its Spanish quality, very plonky and straight up-and-down but you presented it quite well”. Motsi concludes “commit more to the character and there was some hip action I’ve never seen in my life”.
Will and Dianne’s paso doble
Penultimate dance now. Big Brother presenter Will Best and pro partner Dianne Buswell are the only remaining couple never to top the leaderboard. Can they make it a full house? It’s a long shot but you never know. Cape-ography to start, then into a dominant and dramatic paso. Promenades, aggressive stamps and strong walks, if a little flat-footed. Will’s embracing his mean, moody side for this character-driven dance. Chin up, chest out, almost balletic moves. Strong shapes and some Spanish curve, but a stick-out bottom and a tad too much walking around for me. Fierce, fiery and powerful.
Song: Smalltown Boy by Bronski Beat. The synth-pop trio’s 1984 debut single describes a young man who decides to leave home after homophobic bullying. “The love that you need will never be found at home” indeed. Singer Jimmy Somerville says he was embarrassed by the song for many years, as he felt his lyrics weren’t good enough. I’d respectfully disagree. Total gay pride anthem and total banger.
Sweet Blackpool skit. Jojo, out!
Judges’ scores: 6, 7, 7, 7 for a total of 27 points. Joint bottom with Graeme as it stands.
“The foxtrot thing was news to me,” admits Josh. He’s on good form tonight, no?
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