The sequins are on standby as our 12 remaining couples are preparing for their live performances tonight at 6.25pm on Ö÷²¥´óÐã One.
We will be posting exclusive backstage and dress rehearsal pictures here, so stay tuned to catch a glimpse of our Strictly stars in action!
No access without a wristband! Don't worry, we have one...
A little bit of sparkle!
Lots of boxes, for lots of shoes...
Watch out Bruno, Natalie is in your seat!
Brendan and Artem chilling out backstage...
Chelsee gives us a smile before the dress rehearsal...
Aliona checks her schedule backstage.
Here we go, the dress rehearsal is about to start!
Rory and Erin looking fabulous dancing the Cha Cha Cha...
Lulu and Brendan on the Strictly dancefloor.
Holly and Artem looking graceful in their Viennese Waltz
Nancy and Anton on their red stage...
Chelsee and Pasha performing their lively Quickstep...
Harry and Aliona gliding across the ballroom...
Alex and James at the start of their Rumba...
Audley and Natalie during their Foxtrot...
Another amazing dance from Russell and Flavia!
A great rehearsal from Robbie and Ola...
Amazing routine from Jason and Kristina...
Comment number 1.
At 22nd Oct 2011, jo scott wrote:I can't wait for the show to start. Go Holly. Go Harry. Go Russell. In no particular order of course!
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Comment number 2.
At 22nd Oct 2011, marion wrote:So looking forward to Jason
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At 22nd Oct 2011, kukalakaNL wrote:Can't wait to see Alex' and James' Rumba. I think Harry and Aliona will be great too. The pictures is very promising.
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At 22nd Oct 2011, Fi wrote:Can't believe the blog went down. I didn't think there was much dancing with James and Alex's rumba.
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Comment number 5.
At 22nd Oct 2011, teddyandgypsy wrote:Shall we do live show comments on here? Thought the supermarket scene was ludicrous and Jason did not take to the dance. Alex was stiff.
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Comment number 6.
At 22nd Oct 2011, 2lipsAmsterdam wrote:joining the page that works - but lets see for how long....
Agree Teddy
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Comment number 7.
At 22nd Oct 2011, teddyandgypsy wrote:Maybe I'm just bad tempered about the blog being down - Ö÷²¥´óÐã don't you want this site anymore? You've already reduced it so much. Do you want us all to go over to Digitalspy? The Bruce jokes are really taking over the show tonight and they are more pathetic than ever. Somebody needs to get this bloke toned down.
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Comment number 8.
At 22nd Oct 2011, 2lipsAmsterdam wrote:Team blogs will be up next week BTW.
Rory did his best but didnt feel too comfortable watching him!
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Comment number 9.
At 22nd Oct 2011, Zais wrote:I'm new to this and thought the blog not being found was just me. all so far have been good performance but not so much content
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Comment number 10.
At 22nd Oct 2011, teddyandgypsy wrote:Dance to the music? An all-time low from Dave Arch
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Comment number 11.
At 22nd Oct 2011, Kees wrote:Rory, quit a standard chcha and even that was pretty avarage so The bear on the couch gives 5
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Comment number 12.
At 22nd Oct 2011, Fi wrote:Hope the blog's back up soon. Are 4's, 6's and 7's all they have tonight?
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Comment number 13.
At 22nd Oct 2011, jill wrote:I dont know what Rory did but it wasnt a cha cha
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Comment number 14.
At 22nd Oct 2011, YB_BROWNE wrote:is the bbc being selective in the comments they show tonight?? put some comments on here and they are not showing up...... Graig is being his usual self tonight I see
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Comment number 15.
At 22nd Oct 2011, 2lipsAmsterdam wrote:And yes the props are back.
Will someone please shut Bruce up.
Well done Audley - lovely.
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Comment number 16.
At 22nd Oct 2011, teddyandgypsy wrote:I wondered that, No. 14. I am sure everybody is posting. Why don't the moderators communicate and tell us what is wrong.
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Comment number 17.
At 22nd Oct 2011, Kees wrote:Audley, as a boxer he still a very good dancer, although there were not to many steps the performance was good.The bear on the couch gives 7
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Comment number 18.
At 22nd Oct 2011, jill wrote:for a big guy that was a graceful foxtrot. Len is right about the tecnical side of it all.
He just needs to relax and keep his shoulders down
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Comment number 19.
At 22nd Oct 2011, Fi wrote:This keeps with my theory of them only having 4, 6 and 7 tonight. Well my posts always go up.
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Comment number 20.
At 22nd Oct 2011, 2lipsAmsterdam wrote:Oh god here comes the car crash - hiding behind the sofa with my hands covering my eyes......
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Comment number 21.
At 22nd Oct 2011, YB_BROWNE wrote:tell me who decided on Tess's outfits?? her outfit tonight is just awful.......
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Comment number 22.
At 22nd Oct 2011, Zais wrote:Time for a cup of tea I think
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Comment number 23.
At 22nd Oct 2011, jill wrote:Hi Fi
Good to see u again
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Comment number 24.
At 22nd Oct 2011, Fi wrote:You too jill.
Anton is dragging her along and she keeps on stumbling. She also has a ragdoll head.
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Comment number 25.
At 22nd Oct 2011, YB_BROWNE wrote:oh god Nancy is counting out her steps.... she must go tonight........
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Comment number 26.
At 22nd Oct 2011, Zais wrote:That was horrible!
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Comment number 27.
At 22nd Oct 2011, jill wrote:OMG poor Aton never seems to get a decent pick.
Lots of lifts tut tut
I agree with 2 lips a car crash on the dance floor. no imrovement there
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Comment number 28.
At 22nd Oct 2011, Kees wrote:Nancy, the music was a proper passodoble the dance was a proper struggle. Anton looked like pulling a caravan. It was bad. The bear on the couch gives 4
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Comment number 29.
At 22nd Oct 2011, 2lipsAmsterdam wrote:The other page is back up and running by the way.....
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Comment number 30.
At 22nd Oct 2011, Fi wrote:I'll see you all on the other blog.
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Comment number 31.
At 22nd Oct 2011, Kees wrote:Lulu, what a messy samba, it does not swing, there is no bounce at all, but the steps where there and the joy was also there. Judging as a samba The bear on the couch gives 7
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Comment number 32.
At 22nd Oct 2011, Kees wrote:Holly, The walz gould have been better, more flowing but she is nearly there. Seen better and seen worse. The bear on the couch gives 7
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Comment number 33.
At 22nd Oct 2011, Kees wrote:Chelsee, ooh that's a fast one but for her no bother it was very good. She keeps surprising us. The bear on the couch gives 9
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Comment number 34.
At 22nd Oct 2011, Kees wrote:Harry, starting very well, the stairs thing could be missed, but on the whole a good walz. The bear on the couch gives 8
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Comment number 35.
At 22nd Oct 2011, Kees wrote:Anita, timing issues, wrong footing, endless lifts not much content. But as a performance it looked lovely. The bear on the couch gives 7
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Comment number 36.
At 22nd Oct 2011, Kees wrote:Robby, pretty nice performance. Not perfect but it swings not too much foults and there was fun. The bear on the couch gives 6
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Comment number 37.
At 22nd Oct 2011, Kees wrote:Russel, he sure in't a dances but it is not a disaster and realy funny to watch. Judged as a tango it was not good. The bear on the couch gives 6
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Comment number 38.
At 22nd Oct 2011, 2squirrels wrote:I really believe Russell Grant is to be congratulated - everybody expected another Anne Widdecombe who was a disgrace. He has put his heart and soul into the competition despite his size which I think he will be reducing. He tries everyhting no mater how difficult and is is a true contestant not a figure of fun or ridicule.
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Comment number 39.
At 22nd Oct 2011, Julius Marstrand wrote:I'm not a great fan of Chelsee's, but her & Pasha's Quickstep sent a shiver up my spine. Anita and Lula both demonstrated that they still have 'IT'. Good on them.
Russell Grant demonstrates that it is a positive attitude that impresses the judges and humility that captivates the public. Russell is never going to be the most pre-possessing figure, but his warm personality shines through.
Sadly Nancy demonstrates the opposite - she's a beautiful woman, who ought to look stunning on the dance floor, but doesn't seem to have a beautiful personality to go with it. If she was a little less arrogant, she might learn more from Anton.
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Comment number 40.
At 22nd Oct 2011, 2_Red_Shoes wrote:Some of the "older" ones (horrid expression but I'm old enough to qualify as being older to get away with it) are the best I've seen for putting in intense effort, commitment and drive. Anita is to be greatly admired for ability and capability, Russell for puuting his all in so we get entertainment out and Rory for getting right into character and daring to get out of his comfort zone. Lulu can dance, no matter what she thinks. Even though Nancy isn't always flavour of the month she does her best given her partner can be a bit of an irritating clown.
Compared with some earlier series older contestants this lot are ace.
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Comment number 41.
At 22nd Oct 2011, 70s_kid wrote:Once again Russell did not disappoint! Super Duper! Love Lens lense, so funny. This week Chelsee, Harry and Anita were my favourites. Just can't wait for next week. Keep on keeping on! Thank Gawd for Ö÷²¥´óÐã iplayer!
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Comment number 42.
At 22nd Oct 2011, julio wrote:James was exactly correct in what he said to Craig. Thought for a long time the Ö÷²¥´óÐã should get rid of him. Saw him on celebrity Masterchef and what a dissasster he was. Why does he comment on the celebrity dancer they are only doing what they are told.
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Comment number 43.
At 22nd Oct 2011, julio wrote:Go Go Go James. Totally correct in your vocals, Good luck James and Brenden
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Comment number 44.
At 23rd Oct 2011, Adrian Millward wrote:I would just like to say that all the stars are doing a wonderful job of entertaining us all and I can't wait for the next show!! and good luck to everyone x
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