Strictly Come Dancing 2022 RECAP — Fans fuming as series favourite forced to fight for survival AGAIN in tense dance off
STRICTLY fans are furious after a favourite was in the dance-off AGAIN, despite previously getting the highest score of the series.
Strictly Come Dancing star topped the leaderboard with his opening Charleston routine, performed with - but Ellie Taylor was the latest star to hang up her shoes after being voted off.
and found themselves in the bottom two with and Johannes two after scoring 29 and 25 a piece - but the Countryfile presenter managed to escape the dance off.
And fans were outraged as found herself dancing for survival despite not being in the bottom two of the leaderboard.
One viewer ranted: "FLEUR WAS IN THE BOTTOM TWO AGAIN?! WHAT THE HELL PEOPLE! WHY DO YOU HATE HER?", while another said: "Fleur shouldn't be in the bottom two - not sure why the public don't rate her - think she's amazing."
Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One on Friday at 8pm.
Criticisms for golden boy Hamza
Anton said he wanted tighter legs and that Hamza's bottom half looked like he was playing for Bradford City (!!!).
Craig said he only liked the "top half of the dance" as well.
Motsi jumped to their rescue saying Jowita looked "like she was flying".
Hamza & Jowita perform the Tango - and the connection is electric
Polish dancer Jowita Przystal and Countryfile and Animal Park presenter Hamza Yassin are performing an Argentine Tango.
And as usual, the pair's connection is shining through.
Hamza is one of the favourites to win the show after impressing the judges and audience with his moves.
And this passionate dance shows a different side to one of the emerging showman of the series.
He's got some fancy footwork going on there - and some trademark swings and lifts!
Fleur & Vito scores are in!
The scores are in for Fleur and Vito's dance.
Sorry let me just cool down after that spicy number.
The scores are:
- Craig – 8
- Motsi – 9
- Shirley – 9
- Anton – 9
That’s a total of 35 - I think I actually need a lie down.
Motsi says the pair did a lot of work
It was visible that the pair looked like they put everything into their dance.
Shirley said there was "no doubt" about the chemistry between them.
She said Fleur needs to exhale and breathe - in fact, she missed out because of her breathing.
Fleur East & Vito Coppola's steamy Rumba
Singer Fleur East and one of the newest Strictly professionals Vito Coppola just performed a steamy Rumba
The pair are riding high after topping the leaderboard in Blackpool with a top score of 40.
And my god it looked so so sexy.
Ellie & Johannes scores are in!
The scores are in for Ellie and Johannes…
- Craig – 5
- Motsi – 7
- Shirley – 6
- Anton – 7
That’s a total of 25 – bottom of the leaderboard.
Shirley says Ellie was "a bit flat-footed"
Wow, Shirley is not holding back.
She was not keen on the dance they performed - and looked very serious as she told them her thoughts.
But Anton thought it was "marvellous".
Craig said dance was lacklustre
Craig said he thought the dance between Ellie and Johannes was "lacklustre".
Motsi says Ellie needs a bit more pendulum in the legs, make it "less heavy".
She said the dance defintely gave the "taste of jive".
Ellie Taylor & Johannes Radebe doing a jive
Ellie Taylor and Johannes Radebe are showing off their dance skills with the jive.
Ellie and Johannes have previously performed a rumba, quickstep, pasa doble, cha cha cha, Viennese Waltz, tango and Couple's Choice.
The pair are known to have a close friendship, which often shines through their performances.
And this week is no different!
Molly & Carlos scores are in!
The scores are in for Molly and Carlos...
- Craig - 8
- Motsi - 9
- Shirley - 9
- Anton - 9
That's a total of 35 - not bad at all.
Will Mellor scooped 38 in the first dance.
Shirley was on her feet for Molly and Carlos' Tango
She says that Molly just fights week-on-week.
Shirley says the passion between the two was divine - and all in all a "fantastic" dance.
Anton says he's had a glimpse of Molly's real talent
Fierce Molly is in the house!
Anton says Molly is a really great dancer - but says she has to be ahead in the fiuture.
He says tonight is the first time she's showed that she's head and shoulders from the pack - "now you're talking!" he says.
Craig said the dance was a bit "blocky" - but he loved the story telling.
Molly & Carlos are tangoing!
Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu are performing a tango.
They're dancing to Billie Eillish's Bad Guy.
Molly has been in the dance-off once, so will be hoping that she makes it through to next week.
Looks tight, exhilirating and the stage looks amazing too.
Clive Myrie doing the annoucnement
The BBC newsreader legend is reading out the Ts and Cs.
That's one way to grab people's attention!
Craig on the other hand...
Mr Nasty says the only thing he could think of was his "free arm could have been more placed".
He said it was absolutely fantastic.
And Motsi praised their bond, saying she could feel the "fun" between them.
Shirley says everything worked for Will
She says the performance was fantastic and Will didn't miss a trick.
Anton says it was his best performance of the series.
Will and Nancy put on an entertaining display
Their quick leg work and lifts are dazzling the crowds.
Will Mellor & Nancy Xu up first with a Charleston
Will Mellor is dancing the Charleston with partner Nancy Xu.
Will topped the leaderboard in week one but hasn't managed to repeat the feat since.
They look slick as ice - but Nancy's flicks are a bit tighter than's Wills.
Best wishes for Kym!
The studio has wished Kym the best as they revealed she will not be competing tonight.
Tess says they hope she will be back for week 11.
What tunes will we hear tonight?
Here are all the songs for tonight's performance and who will be performing to each tune.
- Ellie and Johannes: Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison
- Fleur and Vito: Too Lost in You by Sugababes
- Hamza and Jowita: Libertango by Bond
- Helen and Gorka: Eso Beso by Emma Bunton
- Molly and Carlos: Bad Guy by Billie Eilish
- Will and Nancy: Hush by Kula Shaker
Craig is... in a good mood?
What's up with Craig Revel Horwood? He looks like he's in a fantastic mood, darling.
Anton nearly kissed Motsi (in a playful way of course).
No theme this week!
There is no theme for this week's Strictly!
Roll titles
We've been waiting all week for some glitz and glamour.
So without further ado, let's hit the floor!
Keeeeeep dancing!
It's showtime but there are no pros treating us to a number?!?!
There are just seven couples left in the competition now, after Tyler West and Dianne Buswell's exit at Blackpool last week.
Strictly returns in under ten minutes' time
The celebs return to the Strictly dancefloor this evening for week 10.
They'll be looking to impress the judges after Fleur bagged the first 40 of the series.
But who will find themselves in the bottom two?
Stick with us for all the Strictly glitz and glamour!