It's not a striptease! Cheeky Robbie Savage drops his trousers on Strictly to reveal a pair of football shorts

By Jo Abeyie


Cringe! Robbie Savage pulled off his trousers at the end of the dance routine to reveal his football shorts


Robbie Savage tapped into his inner burlesque dancer, by shedding his layers on Strictly Come Dancing.

The reality contesant stripped off on the dancefloor, peeling off his trousers to reveal a pair of football shorts.

Performing the Samba with partner Ola Jordan, Savage flashed his trademark grin as he removed his black formal wear to expose the blue sports kit with the number eight on.


But despite the comical shenanigans, Len Goodman was quick to criticise.

Goodman said: 'It was a shamba! You got possessed and it turned into Match Of The Day.'


Smooth operator: Robbie started the routine in typical formal attire

Awkward! Bruce Forsyth didn't know where to look when Robbie was in his shorts


And it was double trouble for the seven remaining couples, who had to battle two dances this week including a compulsory Swing-a-thon alongside a regular Ballroom or Latin number.

Each couple were marked out of 40 as usual for their first dance, but their that score was then combined their efforts in the second performance.

Winning moves: Holly and Artem are among the top scorers tonight thanks to successful Foxtrot


The Swing-a-thon rating was then rewarded in order of who got asked to leave the floor one by one, with the first evictee scoring one and the last receiving seven points.

Savage picked up just 25 in the Samba, and was first to be axed second, meaning he has a grand total of 26.


Surprised: Harry and Aliona are shocked at getting the highest score of the season

Swing-a-thon: Harry and Aliona prove they have stamina tonight after scoring the highest in the group dance off


Yet it seemed nothing could pop Savage's bubble, as he gloated about his Wembley Arena performance last week, saying: 'I felt like Robbie Williams.'

Harry Judd dominated the leaderboard with his double victory.

The McFly star scored top mark for his energetic Swing-a-thon, and secured three tens for his Quickstep and a result of 39 - meaning a combined score of 46.

Helping hand: Anita Dobson dances with Brendan Cole after partner Robin Windsor suffered a foot infection


Chelsee Healy and Pasha Kovalev came second, with an original score of 35 and then a Swing score of six, resulting in a total of 41.

Dressed in a sparkly, slashed red dress, Holly Valance stole the show in the beauty stakes with her electrifying performance with partner Artem Chigvintsev.

The Australian beauty, 28, has been under constant pressure from judges to 'let go' in her performances and it seems she finally has, with Alesha Dixon saying: 'You totally owned it tonight.'


Hats off to them: Alex Jones and James Jordan juggled dancing and props

Sealed with a kiss: James plants a smacker on Alex's cheek


However, they crept in at fourth position with a total of 37, behind Jason Donovan and Kristina Rihanoff in third with 40.

The One show presenter Alex Jones and her partner James Jordan came up against criticism from the judges, scoring fifth of the night.

Their first dance achieved a lowly 29, but they boosted it with a total of 34.
Anita Dobson and Brendan Cole were second from bottom with 32.

Sensual: Chelsee Healy showed off her curves in purple dress

Not bad considering they have not danced together before though.

Cole stepped in after Dobson's original partner Robin Windsor pulled out with a foot infection.

The fall from grace came after stealing the show at last week's Wembley Arena performance.

But the couple were slammed by judge Craig, who branded their dance 'mediocre'.
Alesha was a little more encouraging, adding: 'I thought it was quirky, funny and sweet. You've developed a great partnership.'


Battling for survival: Jason Donovan and Kristina Rihanoff are hoping for a place in the final




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Strictly judges have the tables turned as Brian May rates their performance of Queen medley... and only gives them a THREE!

By Jessica Satherley


They might be used to dishing out feedback each week, but today Strictly Come Dancing's judges will be the ones being judged.

As Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli, Alesha Dixon and Craig Revel Horwood perform an opening routine to a medley of Queen’s biggest hits, Brian May will be rating them.

Not only will the judges recreate the iconic Galileo scene from Bohemian Rhapsody, but they’ll be performing their gig live from Wembley Arena.

Judges performance: Strictly judges Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli, Alesha Dixon and Craig Revel Horwood taking on Bohemian Rhapsody during this weeks Strictly Come Dancing


But if their rehearsals are anything to go by, they won’t be receiving praise from Mr May, as he only scored them a three out of 10 when he watched their practice run.

And he told Craig Revel Horwood: ‘Craig, you need to work on your fandango.’

Strictly contestants will also face more pressure than ever tonight as they perform in front of the live audience of 6,500 people.

But it’s all in the name of charity – in aid of Children in Need, which raises money to go towards helping disadvantaged children and young people in the UK.

And for Wembley week Russell Grant will make the biggest entrance in Strictly history by arriving on the dancefloor after being shot from a cannon by his partner Flavia.

Rehearsals: Anita Dobson and Russell Grant rehearse a special Queen Melody special, while Queen's Brian May (right) only rated the judges a three in rehearsals


However rehearsals didn’t quite go to plan when Grant became stuck in the cannon, leaving show producers unsure whether the stint will pan out on the live show.

While on stage though, Russell and Flavia will be dancing a Jive to S Club 7’s Reach For The Stars.

And Alex Jones and James Jordan will be dancing a Tango to Frankie Goes To Hollywood’s classic 80’s hit Relax.

The remaining celebrity contestants and their professional dancers will also be joined by four silk aerialists and 25 cheerleaders to perform the biggest ever dance group on the show.


Wembley extravaganza: The celebrity contestants and dancers rehearse at Wembley in London ahead of the live show

Special cause: Saturday's show is in aid of Children in Need, which raises money to go towards helping disadvantaged children in the UK


Meanwhile, since Nancy Dell’Olio left the show she has instead been promoting the Erotica festival.

She opened the adult festival in London on Friday, billed the ‘world’s biggest adult lifestyle show.

And she showed off the dancing skills she’d learned from Strictly as she sashayed in a PVC dress with a topless male dancer.

The Erotica exhibition originally wanted Strictly to be their theme for the event, but after the BBC sparked a legal row to prevent it, they instead opted for a simple dance theme.


Massive stage show: Celebrities and professional dancers will also be joined by four silk aerialists and 25 cheerleaders on the Wembley stage



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Nancy Dell'Olio survives to dance another day as Rory Bremner Cha cha chas off Strictly

By SARA NATHAN


Waiting game: Comedian Rory Bremner and his professional partner Erin Boag were the latest to leave Strictly Come Dancing

Comedian Rory Bremner tonight admitted he nearly wept as he told his children he had got the boot from Strictly Come Dancing, saying: 'I feel like I let them down.'

The 50-year-old star went head to head with Nancy Dell’Olio after both got the lowest amount of public votes.

But it was famed impressionist Bremner who got the push from the BBC ballroom hit after being accused of having 'flat feet' following his Cha cha cha with partner Erin Boag.

Bremner, who is married to artist Tessa Campbell Fraser, told the Daily Mail that he was most worried about upsetting his daughters Ava, nine, and seven-year-old Lila.

He said: 'I’m very sad, I had to come home and tell my children. They were so excited after watching Saturday’s show and I had to take them in a corner and tell them that it was over.

'I have a lump in my throat, I do feel I let them down, but I get it my best shot.'

When asked why he thought Miss Dell’Olio, 50, had managed to cling on to safety for yet another week – after being in the bottom two for two weeks running – Bremner admitted: 'Nancy is fantastically entertaining.

I will survive: Nancy Dell'Olio and her professional partner Anton Du Beke managed to survive another week

'When she dances with Anton, it’s like watching a driving lesson.

'She’s an extraordinary force of nature and she is good at what she does.

'But, of course, it’s more than a dancing competition, it’s an entertainment competition.'

The former lover of ex-England manager Sven Goran Eriksson - who was saved by the public last week - and dance partner Anton Du Beke only received 18 points from the panel for their paso doble.

'I'm very sad': Bremner hugs Boag after learning of his impending exit

Tension: The two couples wait to find out who will be evicted from the show

Alesha Dixon told her: 'In this dance, you were bit of a rag doll, counting out loud and being thrown about like a rag doll by Anton. I loved it.'

While Craig Revel Horwood told her: 'I think secretly there is talent beneath the surface.'

Bremner said she was 'unique', adding: 'I don’t think she’s feeling humiliated, she’s smart enough to know what she’s doing.

Last Dance: Bremner twirls his partner around the floor as they enjoy their last dance together

'Like everyone, good on her - she makes me smile, we all love her.'

Bremner described his prior dancing experience as 'Scottish country dancing, which is essentially a contact sport'.

He revealed he had lost a stone in weight and two inches around his waist ‘that I won’t miss’, and vowed to take his wife to dancing lessons.

Farewell: Boag thanks Bremner for being such an entertaining partner

Farewell our funny guy: The contestants rally around Bremner as he says goodbye

He said: 'You put your heart into this show then you fall through a trap door and it’s back to real life, which is less colourful.

'But on the positive side, it’s half term so I’ll get to spend three days with my children, so I’m excited about that.'

When asked if he would join the Strictly dance tour, Bremner joked: 'Craig Revel Horwood is directing it this year and considering he referred to me as a ‘rat stuck on a sticky strip’ and called me flat-footed, gawky and geeky, I’d be very surprised to be asked!'


Harsh words: The judges had told Bremner he had 'flat feet' following his Cha cha cha on Saturday's show

Results from Voting Week 4 - Strictly Come Dancing 2011



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'I'm not sexy!' Holly Valance fails to see what the male population does... but slips to second place on Strictly leader board as Jason Donovan triump

By NADIA MENDOZA

Girl of the moment: Holly Valance scored an impressive 30 out of 40 for her salsa with Artem Chigvinstev, but she's not convinced by her own sexuality

Despite claiming she 'doesn't feel sexy', Holly Valance sizzled on the dancefloor with her sexy Salsa on tonight's episode of Strictly Come Dancing.

The thrilling routine with partner Artem Chigvintsev earned her an impressive 30 out of 40; a two point improvement on her score last week, putting her into second place behind Jason Donovan.

Alesha Dixon, who celebrated her 33rd birthday yesterday, said: 'Please don't question if you are sexy or not. You are a goddess! Don't be afraid, just let go. You could be amazing.'


Hollywood sirens: Jason Donovan and Kristina Rihanoff conjured silver screen magic which catapulted them to the top of the leader board with 33 out of 40

She then rewarded her with an eight, as did Bruno Tonioli who also heaped praise on the actress.

He said: 'You are a stunner with a capital S. You're like a Formula car when you put her on the road, you need a few laps to get her going, but you've got plenty of mileage.'


On fire: Chelsee Healey gave an electric performance, while Dan Lobb tried to impress with acrobats

Len Goodman, who offered a seven, joked that the duo looked as if they were working in a garage, saying: 'You flew through Artem's legs, then he flew through yours. It was like a mechanic checking for an oil leak.'


Pretty in pink: Alex Jones looked stunning as she started her performance behind giant feathers

Kristina Rihanoff nearly stole Jason Donovan's thunder as she dazzled in a scarlet dress looking every inch the Hollywood siren.

For the second week running, the former Neighbours star hit the top spot on the leader board with a superb 33 out of 40 - just one point more than his previous score of 32.

Giving her only nine of the evening, Alesha said: 'You are a real showman, you were in character before the music even started. It was a very seductive Foxtrot and you completely seduced me.'

The other three judges all gave Donovan eight points, with Bruno comparing it to the flair of silver screen film LA Confidential and Craig Revel Horwood calling it a 'classy, stylish, magnificent routine.'


Criticised: Anita Dobson lit up the floor in a colourful dress, but Craig Revel Horwood said she looked like 'Bonnie Langford being chased by a barking Dalmation'


Cheer up, love: Harry Judd was supported by bandmates Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter in the audience, but looked incredibly serious throughout his routine


Sizzling: Rory Bremner and Erin Boag danced a fiery Salsa, with Len Goodman crediting the comedian for his efforts


Taking the easy way out: Edwina Currie was ordered to do more dancing after frolicking around a dinner table while gazing into Vincent Simone's eyes


Stunning: Natalie Lowe stole Audley Harrison's thunder as she took to the stage in a white dress and a cheeky smile


Elegant: Despite her 62 years, Lulu was told she looked like a teenager as she danced to The Script's tearjerker Falling To Pieces


Umbrella, ella, ella: Robbie Savage and Ola Jordan spiced up the Foxtrot using a prop and had clearly improved on last week


Dancing Queen: Russell Grant ended the show on a high with his final performance causing hysterics as he danced to Abba with a feather boa


Must try harder: While she improved on last week's lowly 12 out of 40, Nancy Dell'Olio only increased her score by two points to 14

Anita Dobson and Robin Windsor - Salsa - Strictly Come Dancing 2011


Robbie Savage and Ola Jordan - Foxtrot - Strictly Come Dancing 2011


Holly Valance and Artem Chigvintsev - Salsa Strictly Come Dancing 2011


Alex Jones and James Jordan - Foxtrot - Strictly Come Dancing 2011



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Waterloo Road's Chelsee Healey leads the ladies with most revealing outfit of Strictly Come Dancing - saying she is 'single and ready to mingle'

By NADIA MENDOZA

Strictly Come Undressing: Waterloo Road actress Chelsee Healey stole the show in her revealing outfit on the launch of series nine of Strictly Come Dancing 2011

Twinkle toes and jazz hands at the ready, Strictly Come Dancing 2011 launched tonight with more glitz and glamour than a night at the star-studded Oscars.

And Waterloo Road actress Chelsee Healey will certainly have left male viewers across the nation blushing with her incredibly daring outfit.

The 23-year-old showed off her feminine curves and generous bust in a two piece turquoise costume that left little to the imagination.


Flirting? Ola Jordan came over all coy during Robbie Savage pairing, saying her husband would be jealous


The young star obviously has other intentions for appearing on the show other than to win, declaring: 'I am single, and ready to mingle... it's a treat to be paired up with a hunky dancer.'

She then looked elated as it was announced she would be competing with this year’s only new professional dancer Pasha Kovalev, 31, who replaces Jared Murillo.

Early sparks also seemed to fly with former Premiership star Robbie Savage and his partner Ola Jordan - despite both of them being married.
When host Bruce Forsyth said, 'Who's a lucky guy?' Ola quipped, 'Who's a lucky girl!'


Blondes have more fun: Robbie Savage and Ola Jordan looked elated to be teamed together


The 28-year-old, who is the wife of co-star and professional dancer James Jordan, added: 'My husband's going to be so jealous.'

Although she may change her mind soon, with the blond hunk revealing: 'People call me the Marmite man, you either love me or hate me.'

The 6ft 1in sportsman also said his greatest loves are 'my hair and teeth'.


(Mc)Flying solo: Harry Judd was doubled up with his very own Ariel mermaid lookalike Aliona Vilani


Hostess with the mostess: Tess illuminated the screen in canary yellow, interviewing the stars backstage


Ola previously triumphed in series seven, partnering with BBC Breakfast's Chris Hollins to beat Ricky Whittle and Natalie Lowe to the 2009 title.

McFly drummer Harry Judd looked a little flustered as he was paired with Aliona Vilani, but greeted her with two hugs as bandmate Tom Fletcher watched on enviably from the audience.


Nervous: New contestants looked anxious before the pairings were announced


Familiar faces: Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Len Goodman, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli return


The One Show host Alex Jones doubled up with James Jordan, but Edwina Currie stole her moment as she wandered over to Kara Tointon's other half Artem Chigvintsev to throw her arms around him.

Sadly for the former MP, she was later paired with Vincent Simone instead while Holly Valance won the hand of Artem.

The Australian beauty joked she still has the figure to rock her former Neighbours costume, in which she played school girl Flick.

She said: 'I still rock that uniform... actually, I don't think it will fit. I might get one leg in.'


Everybody needs good Neighbours: Holly Valance dazzled in a silver dress as she waved to the crowd


Twinkle toes: Anita Dobson beamed with delight as she threw her arms around Robin Windsor


Anita Dobson, former EastEnder and wife of Queen guitarist Brian May, joined forces with Robin Windsor, while singer Lulu burst into giggles as Brendan Cole flipped her over his shoulder and swept her away.

Kristina Rihanoff could barely contain her excitement when she landed Jason Donovan, and Erin Boag clasped her hands and said 'thank you' to the heavens as she was partnered with comedian Rory Bremner.

Astrologer Russell Grant, who lost ten stone in weight to take part in the BBC One show, was rewarded for his efforts with Flavia Cacace.


Defying her years: Despite being 62, Lulu impressed partner Brendan Cole as he whisked her away


Match made in heaven: Jason Donovan and Kristina Rihanoff were over the moon to be teamed together


While Nancy Dell'Olio, who not-so-modestly stated, 'After Sophia Loren, I am the most famous Italian in the UK,' was teamed with Anton du Beke.

Daybreak presenter Dan Lobb was paired with Katya Virshilas and Olympics boxer Audley Harrison grinned as he embraced Natalie Lowe.


All right on the night: Host Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly kicked off proceedings for the ninth series


Judge Alesha Dixon said: 'They'll be scared! Petrified! Nervous! You just want to get the first dance out of the way and blow away the cobwebs.'

Fellow panellist Bruno Toniolo added: 'This is the most tasty pick 'n' mix I've ever seen. Have fun guys and make it a great show.'


Strictly Come Dancing Launch Show - Pasha Kovalev



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