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After the dramas of Alesha-gate and Anton-gate, it's been a relatively quiet week for Strictly. However, things should begin to get tasty tonight, with the remaining 12 celebrities perfoming either a jive or Viennese waltz. Can Joe Calzaghe escape the dance-off again? Will Craig Kelly end up in the bottom two for the third time? And perhaps most importantly, how small will Ola Jordan's dress be this week!? Keep reading to find out all the latest updates and commentary from tonight's show.
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21:41: Well that's it for Week 5. Joe deserved to go, but let's hope poor Kristina gets a better celebrity next year. She can't do much worse than the Welsh Dragon and John Sergeant. Leave your opinions on the night's events in the usual box below. The unusual judges' scoring appears to be the main talking point tonight.
21:39: Craig picks Zoe and James. Alesha saves Zoe and James. Bruno saves Zoe and Ian (we think he means James). Calzaganoff are gone! The Welsh dragon has reached the end of the line. Is it the end for their romance?
21:37: What is it with the British public? The first time Joe's not bottom of the board and he's in the dance-off. Craig and Flavia give their weakest routine to date and they end up being saved. All very odd, but I'm not complaining if it means we get rid of the wooden Calzaganoff.
21:35: The bottom two is...duh! duh! DUH! Zoe Lucker and James Jordan (what the heckers?!) and Calzaganoff (at last!). I think the results a foregone conclusion, but what the happened to Zoe and James - they are clearly not favoured by the public.
21:30: RESULTS TIME!
21:27: It's hard not to think about cheap sofa deals, whenever you see Martin Kemp these days. Poor bloke.
21:25: We now have some weird, surreal pre-recorded video of the judges giving comments on the final 12 celebrities. Very strange stuff. Just when you think things couldn't get worse...Spandau Ballet come along. *sigh*
21:22: PHONE LINES HAVE CLOSED! Don't bother calling now, unless you are an idiot. If that's the case, then phone away you fools.
21:17: Did Ricky deserve the first 10 of the series for that V.Waltz? I'm not so sure. I've defended Alesha a lot on this blog, but I think she may have got that one wrong.
21:15: Craig Kelly and Joe Calzaghe are in the Bottom Two. But it's Laila and Chris Hollins, who should be looking over their shoulders fearfully this week, as they are not much further ahead.
21:10: Who are you going to be voting for this week? Ricky Whittle, Zoe Lucker and Jade Johnson are Top of the Pops.
21:06: The judges are very critical of Chris's Jive, giving him and Ola a Score: 22. That seems very harsh in my opinion. Lots of mistakes? Yes, but there was also plenty of energy and we liked the cheesy air guitar intro/outro. However, it's Week 5 and the judges are in a mean mood this evening. Did someone at the BBC canteen serve them all up a rubbish dinner tonight?
21:01: The last couple of the evening and it's a jive. Ola is wearing itsy bitsy silver top and bottoms - and some pink tassels to make it a little more decent.
20:59: Next up it's Chris Hollins and Ola 'Oh My God, What's She Wearing' Jordan.
20:56: The Cat can definitely do ballroom. The judges are being very harsh on Tuffers though, who want some finesse to add to his natural charm. "Think of your balls!" shouts Len, who wants more polish from the cricketer. Their score? Score: 27. Mid-table and joint with Natalie and Vincent.
20:52: They Score: 22 and are even below Jo Wood and Brendan. It could have been worse, as Len gives them an incredibly generous 7! Next up, it's Phil 'dodgy knees' Tufnell and Katya.
20:49: "Like a drunken rag doll," says Alesha. And she pretty much hit the nail on the head. That was pretty dreadful. Correction, that was appalling. Has anyone ever done such a weak Latin after such an elegant ballroom one week earlier?
20:45: Natalie and Vincent Score: 27. A bit low from the judges, I reckon, but it should be enough to keep them safe. Next up it's Anton 'Definitely Not A Racist' Du Beke and Laila Rouass.
20:42: "You're like a kid in a candy shop," says Len, who showers her with praise. That was a sweet and elegant performance from Sonia and the Italian. You may have picked up in recent weeks that I'm not Cassidy's biggest fan, but I have to admit I liked that. I can almost forgive the endless fitness DVDs.
20:40 Calzaganoff Score: 21 and are not bottom of the board. Was that better than Craig and Favia's dance? There's only one point in it with the judges, but we're not sure. Next up, it's Sonia and Vincent 'Sexy Italian' Simone doing a V.Waltz.
20:36: Well, I'll eat my hat, there was some genuine improvement there. Craig points out that - at last - we saw some "personality". It was still pretty weak and clumsy in parts, but the song choice and routine suited the bulky boxer. If the public saved him after last week's catastrophe, he should be fine and dandy tonight.
20:31 Craig and Flavia are bottom of the board with a Score: 20. A tactical move to get away from the dangerous mid-table? We'll see. Next up it's Calzaganoff. Can the Welsh Dragon and Russian pro finally produce something decent after five weeks?
20:29: Well, we have defended Craig in recent weeks, but that jive was a bit dodgy. Even Flavia's outfit can't distract from the timing and footwork. The judges go to town on the Corrie star and Alesha describes as his being like a "dad down the disco". Sadly, they will probably be the in bottom two again after that, barring a massive change of heart from the public.
20:25: Ricky and Natalie Score: 36, and knock Jade and Ian from the top spot. Next up it's poor Craig and Flavia, who are looking to avoid their third dance-off with a jive.
20:21: A V.waltz from Whittle and Natalie and he's "back in the zone", according to Alesha. "Riding on a crest of a wave" and "a leading man's performance", says Bruno. Len says the intro got on his "wick", but he says that he forgives them because the rest was "wondeful". Back on form for Ricky 'The Ringer' (*allegedly*) and Natalie and it's the first 10 of the series. I REPEAT, THE FIRST TEN OF THE SERIES! Alesha unleashes the 10!
20:17: Zoe and James Score: 30, which is probably just about right. Zoe seems more pleased by the fact that she didn't expose herself. A nation of husbands watching this with their wives probably disagree. Next up... it's Ricky Whittle and Natalie Lowe.
20:15: Zoe nearly "pops out" after a lively jive. Not surprising, considering tiny blue costume. The judges give some mixed comments about her routine. There wasn't much wrong with it, but James didn't push Zoe too hard with that one.
20:11: Well controversy over, and Brendan and 'Kangaroo' Jo Score: 23. A deserved highest score of the series for the pair. Even Craig gives them a 5... Next up is Zoe Lucker and James Jordan.
20:10: Brendan is fuming in his chat with Tess. He describes Mr Revel Horwood as "ignorant".
20:08: Ooh, all hell breaks loose. Craig compares her to a "Bush Kangaroo" and Brendan storms off, dragging Jo behind. Brucie starts jabbing his finger at Craig and tells him off. Naughty, naughty Craig!
20:05: We get a glimpse of Jo Wood's house...blimey, she didn't do bad out of that divorce! We also get a clip of Amy Winehouse, who tells us that she's supporting Jo. Let's see if she can do a decent V.Waltz.
20:03: Brian tells Ali she is "fabulous", which gets lots of "woohs" and giggling in the Green Room. They Score: 29, which a real disappointment considering where they started in Week One. Next up is Jo Wood and 'naughty' Brendan.
20:00: A mistake-laden routine from Ali there. Brian has given her a tough one there and she stumbled a few times. The judges are annoyed and disappointed. Not sure if that was Ali or Brian's fault, but it wasn't as good as it should have been. Len tells Brian that "less is more" and they appear to be blaming the American pro.
19:57: Next up it's Ali Bastian and Brian Fortuna. In case you didn't know, they are possibly, probably, allegedly dating. Bruce cracks a gag about it as well. Brian doesn't look happy about that.
19:50: Well, well, well. That's put the proverbial cat among the pigeons! Three 9s and an 8, gives Jade and Ian a Score: 35. Top of the leaderboard and the equal top score of the series.
19:53: Len's spotted a fleckle. The first fleckle of 2009! Bruno's going mad... "like two birds flying over the ocean"... "take me with you!". The only slightly disappointed judge is Craig, but even he describes it as "mag-nificent".
19:52: A super V.waltz, in our opinion, from Ian and Jade.
19:48: Ricky and Erin Score: 25, which could leave them in danger this week. The judges look to be a in grumpy mood - too many cross-Atlantic trips for Len and Bruno? Up next it's Jade Johnson and Ian Waite, who many seemed to think were massively underscored for their salsa last week.
19:44: Len's never seen as much "flicking" in his life. Alesha liked the "character", but thinks it could have been "sharper". Bruno is in a harsh-
mood and says it was a "one-step wonder" and "not good". Ricky Groves reckons someone's taken the "jam out of his doughnut". Craig is getting fussy about him not pointing his feet as well.
19:42: *cringe alert* There's a spoken word intro from Ricky Groves, who's going for a Grease-esque slick hair look and routine. Some nice footwork from the EastEnder in that routine.
19:40: First up, it's Ricky 'comedian' Groves and Erin Boag. He went all serious on us last week, but we reckon the wacky mouth movements may be back for the jive.
19:36: Time to meet the stars! Crikey what's Zoe Lucker got on. Not to be outdone, Ola appears to be missing half her outfit again. Tuffers looks swish in a grey suit. Flavia, clearly attempting to boost Craig's chances, has gone for some peculiar tight fitting leotard/hot-pants number.
19:35: Hurrah! We're finally here and only 20 minutes late. Are you still with us? Leave your comments as we go along in the box below.
19:29: It's going to be a late one tonight folks! Anyone hoping to catch the second half of X Factor can think again. We wonder if Brucie will make it through to the end? How will this affect the celebrities' nerves? Some early questions for discussion...
19:21: What's happened to Brucie? Why is Tess in a racing car? That doesn't look like Natalie Cassidy... oh no, wait... Strictly has been delayed due to a spot of rain at the latest F1 Grand Prix. I know, I think it's outrageous as well!
