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Semi-finals: Shimmys, shocks and smooches!

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The Strictly Come Dancing semi-final was not to be missed tv and it certainly didn’t disappoint!

The three remaining couples all danced an argentine tango and a rechoreographed dance from earlier in the series.

First up were underdogs Chris and Ola with a rumba, which they danced in week 1.

Criag said “No real improvement from week one. Your hands are absolutely dreadful. I loved the routine, the emotion was fantastic it was just ruined by those hands of yours.”

Was it the right choice to go with a notoriously difficult latin dance? Time shall tell.

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Dancing next were Ali and Brian with the first argentine tango of the night. Alesha said “I could see you were really trying to create the passion. I was a little distracted by the nerves but I thought it was great.”

Hmmm love this couple but that wasn’t as good as I was expecting. Her flicks were a bit heavy for me!

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Ricky and Natalie were up next with their waltz and WOW was it good! The amazing song choice surely helped, Desree, Kissing You, but still it was awsome. Bruno said “Smooth, refined, romantic, a waltz of timeless elegance. It requires so much control, so much technique. Fabulous.”

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Chris and Ola were next out to have a go at the argentine tango; I have to say it was better than I thought it was going to be. However, not as technically good as the other two competitors but still they deserve a shot at the final!

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Ali and Brian danced next. And boy did she dance… what an amazing american smooth.  It was probably my favourite dance of the series so far..especially when Brian kissed her on the lips at the end!! She looked shocked then closed her eyes and went in for another kiss. I’m a sucker for romance! Bruce said “Is kissing allowed?!” They scored a perfect 50 out of 50!

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The final dance of the night was Ricky and Natalie’s argentine tango, for which they received 49 points and a standing ovation. Some great fancy footwork and clever lifts in there. They have really pulled it out the bag tonight both technically and emotionally.

Scores

Ricky and Natalie: 47 + 49 = 96

Ali and Brian: 42 + 50 = 92

Chris and Ola: 38 + 42 = 80

  • http://strictlycomedancing Strictly Fan

    Ali & Brian I thought you both danced beautifully tonight especially the American Smooth. You deserved to be in the final and I am very sorry that the public didn’t give you enough votes. I was looking forward to seeing you both next week together with Ricky and Natalie.

  • dance fan

    Cannot believe your not in the final.I just hope talent wins over sympathy!

  • Tracey

    So gutted that Ali & Brian are out,it would have been a fantastic final with them and ricky & natalie,two excellent dancers,and would have been a full on battle of dance ability!no disrespect to chris & ola,but they don’t deserve to be in the final.Anyway last years final had 3 couples,why couldn’t they do it this year!!

  • Latina

    This can´t be true….Ali and Brian out of the final???what are people thinking?I was looking forward to a great battle between Ricky and Ali for the winners position…I´m sooo disappointed!!I just hope that next week justice is done and Ricky wins,he´s clearly the best one left.

  • me

    To be fair, as someone who actually can do and does the argentine tango on a regular basis, chris and Ola’s was by far the best and it is shocking that they got the lowest score. It was relatively authentic and far more elegant (which is the whole point of the dance, the brothel thing is a joke).

  • Rosmy

    What a shame to see Ali & Brian leave! Once more people vote for sympathy and not technique & style. I am very fond of Ola & Chris but that doesn’t mean they should have beaten Ali & Brian. I just hope that Ricky wins the final ;if he doesn’t,I will not be watching this series anymore as it would have become a joke and a farce yet again.

  • http://www.strictlycomedancing.tv/index.php/2009/12/12/semi-finals-shimmys-shocks-and-smooches/ Bastunas number1 fan

    Ali and Brian are amazing and it is such a shame that they won’t be in the final! Was really looking forward to their lindyhop as the charlston was so good!! They make a gorgeous couple and the kisses just made their american smooth even more amazing!! Can’t wait to see what Claudia will say about the smooching on It Takes Two on Monday!!

  • Ken J

    Just an update on the BBC BIAS. Chris Hollins has appeared as host of the morning programme \’Cash In The Attic\’ twice this week. They are not giving up, are they?

    Cynicism on my part or is it just a coincidence?

  • Team Cola + I L Ali and Brian

    I must say i don’t think Ali and Brian should have gone out Ricky should I don’t like ricky i mustr ssay and i think Ali and Brian were amazing and i am upset that they didnt get through i voted 3 times and i would have voted again and again and again because they are amazing thank you ali and brian for all the beautiful dances you gaave us..

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