The result

Such a tough one to call, and you could tell that Alesha was finding it difficult.

Out of the two of them, and based on all their performances over the series I do believe the right couple have been sent home.

I don't vote myself (as I do want to be impartial!) but I hope the audience start voting based on the quality of the dancing. Whilst both these couples under-performed this week Craig is not, unfortunately for him, a good enough dancer to have made it to Blackpool. Though credit where it's due - there was significant improvement this week.

How do you feel about the result?

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Arlene returns to judge Strictly!

Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips is to return to the show's judging panel, but only for the tour.

,,,taken from BBC News online the article continues...



Promoters say Phillips was hired before she was replaced on the main show and it was not a reaction to viewer anger at the decision.

More than 4,000 people complained after the 66-year-old was dropped and the BBC was forced to defend claims of ageism.

Phillips' replacement, Alesha Dixon, will not take part in the tour. She is said to have other work commitments.

'Winning formula'

Stage Entertainment and Phil McIntyre Entertainment co-produce the tour. A spokesman said: "We recognised that we had a winning formula with audiences, so at the end of the 2009 dates we asked Arlene to join next year's tour."

Phillips will rejoin Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood on the judging panel for the 33 shows.

The arena tour, which features past and present celebrities and professionals from the show, will start in Manchester on 15 January.

It ends in Newcastle on 21 February. The tour will also take in Liverpool, Birmingham, Nottingham, Sheffield, London, Glasgow and Belfast.

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Richard Dunwoody & Lilia Kopylova - Waltz

What was that face for Bruno?  Don't agree with Alesha's marks?  Wouldn't be surprised if that's not discussed in the papers this week.

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Predicted 5-6, but didn't know that existing injuries prevented him having a proper frame, will be interesting to see if the judges take that into account.

Must, must, must go forward on a heel on the first step Richard, haven't seen one yet and I guarantee that Len will pick up on that.

Shame about the frame as it's difficult to judge when the shoulder line ruins the look.  With all those toe leads I think it'll be 5's.

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Round-up and group mambo

So my scores varied a little from the judges but I think the leaderboard so far is a fair reflection.

Alesha performed well for her first time judging, though I was sceptical about her comments at first.

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Who's good and who's not...

Phil's making a few mistakes and getting caught up but seems to be enjoying himself
Ricky can't quite seem to keep up with the footwork at points.

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WOW, that flip over the head didn't half give me a scare - thought she'd been dropped!

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So, i've tried my best - now to see if anyone was actually reading - please feel free to leave comments about any of these entries and let me know if you'd like me to continue with this blog?!

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