Austin Healey & Erin Boag - Paso Doble

Austin performed an amazing Paso Doble in 2008's competition and I felt was very unlucky to go out without reaching the final.

Well that's a start and a half, though I'd prefer a more Spanish arm shape at times.

However a very entertaining performance (as Austin always managed) and a great aggressive performance. A 9.5 from me and I think might get a couple of 10's.

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A day in the life of Erin Boag

Erin Boag may be out of the competition, but she's still very busy! Find out what she gets up to during the week with her sneaky backstage diary. Find out what the dancers eat (especially a very messy Vincent) and what she gets up to outside of Saturday!

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American Smooth tips from Erin Boag

Here are Erin Boag's top tips for the American Smooth...

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The moment of truth, dance off, and result

Will my prediction of a Laila and Ricky dance off pan out?

Bottom three as expected, now who have the public gone for?

Yep Natalie & Vincent are saved by the audience, and Laila and Ricky are in the dance-off.

More importantly it's Erin versus Anton!

If Ricky can perform without making any mistakes then we could have a competition on our hands, otherwise I think he's going home.

Laila still stumbles in the same move near the end, which is a shame, and she looks very uncomforable during the final pivots. But not a bad performance, all down to Ricky now.

Looks like a much improved performance on earlier and I really don't know how to call this one.

I think Ricky has been more consistent, though Laila has scored highly in a few of her dances.

On that basis I think it will be Ricky going home.

Just waiting on Len to confirm whether it's 3 or 4-0...and Len confirms it would've been 4-0.

Do you agree with the outcome from tonight? Look out Natalie and Laila, there's no-one below you now!

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Ricky Groves & Erin Boag - Tango

So I didn't expect a comical take on a Paso, let's see if Ricky can keep it serious for the Tango.



Emma's not really 'feeling' Erin's dress this week, and I must admit it does look a little weird.

Just loses a little bit of drive at times and his dropped head makes him look a little unconfident. Seems to be making mistakes but can't tell.

It was an ok performance but I don't think he'll score higher than a 7.

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The moment of truth, dance off, and result

I'm expecting Laila to be saved by public vote, and a Natalie Cassidy/Phil Tufnell dance-off - but how have the public voted?

Well that's one of my dance-off possibles saved by the public, could Laila be in trouble this week? Either way I think they'll save her till the bottom three.

As expected!

Out of these two I think Phil will be the one going home, assuming Ricky can make the Viennese a little smoother this time.

A nice performance from Phil & Katya, let's see Ricky's response.

Seems smoother this time, but still too skippy. Not quite as dynamic this time and I think Ricky could be in trouble.

It'll be a close call and I imagine it will be a Len decider tonight.

2-1 to Phil, then Len votes for Ricky so Phil gets sent home, the right decision I feel.

Do you agree with the decision?

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Ricky Groves & Erin Boag - Viennese Waltz

Another celebrity who's more at home in the ballroom dances. His Viennese American Smooth was very good so I'm expecting good things tonight.

A little skippy, which i'm sure Craig will pick up on, fleckerl wasn't too bad though.

The dance is let down by the skipping as it ruins the overall look, and with only 3 real steps to choose from you do have to perform them well.

I think it should easily achieve 8's.

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The moment of truth, dance off, and result

Who stays, and who has to dance again?

Well done Ian for getting through!

So Phil gets public support, how about CK?

Out of those bottom 3 (Laila, Ricky Groves, Craig) I think Laila will be through...

Sorry CK but I think your time is definitely up now!

Good to see Ricky gets the arms correct this time, and dances better than earlier.

A better performance too from Craig but no question that it's his swan song and i'm predicting a 4-0 form the judges.

4-0 it is. Craig got his dream of getting to Blackpool but it would've been a travesty if he had got any further.

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Ricky Groves & Erin Boag - Salsa

Ricky could have some issues with this fast and complicated dance, but let's hope he puts on a good show.

Well it looks like the goldfish mouth is back with a vengeance, shame the hands are a little sloppy.

Some really complex arm movements there, shame about the mistake though.

Entertaining and I think deserves 30.

Judges scores: CRH 6, LG 7, AD 6, BT 6.

A little harsh I feel!

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Ricky Groves & Erin Boag - Rumba

Ricky has consistently been the clown in the competition so far, but he can't really afford to be too funny in this dance.

The weight loss is definitely showing in Ricky now and he's looking good, though the hips are a little forced in that beginning, and still needs to watch his shoulders when in hold.

Not so sure on the arms being flung everywhere but a serious effort from Ricky. Not a bad performance I think and I would say yet more 7's (swiftly becoming a habit tonight!)

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Ricky Groves & Erin Boag - American Smooth

Ricky and Erin have decided to choose a Viennese Waltz as their American Smooth dance and from the training videos I think that could prove to be a good choice.

Shame he was out of time at the start there as they came together. An excellent performance, with a cheeky bit of Quickstep thrown in for good measure. Looked a little uncomfortable during the second lift however.

Should comfortably get 8's.

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Ricky Groves & Erin Boag - Jive

Up first then Ricky and Erin

Does need to point those toes down, and not sure about the constant clicking.

It does seem a little flat, even though Ricky does appear to be bouncing the whole way round.

Not as inspiring as i'd hoped but not a bad performance. Thought 7's and I think he should manage that.

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Ricky Groves & Erin Boag - Foxtrot

Can the Strictly comedian pull off a serious Foxtrot, well if he can sort out that frame he might have a chance.

The high shoulders do ruin the look, and contribute to the unplanned tilt in the spins.

Shoulders are getting higher as the dance progresses, and that's such a shame.

A nice Foxtrot, ignoring the frame, but I think it'll be the 6's I predicted from the training videos.

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Ricky Groves & Erin Boag - Paso Doble

Facial hair seems to be a theme this week, let's see if Ricky can master the posture and lose the hips - save them for the other Latin dances!

He's certainly come out on the floor with the right attitude, not too sure about the scream though, is he in pain?

The trouble with wearing a bolero is that if you don't hold your frame correctly it will make your shoulders look hunched. I normally recommend my wedding grooms don't wear their jacket during the first dance for this very reason.

A lot of passion, albeit slightly poor footwork at times.

Based on the atmosphere he creates I'd give it a 7

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Ricky Groves & Erin Boag

I think Ricky's personality will come through in the dance, but there might be problems from the waist down.

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Stompy but certainly lots of personality, though I feel like my eyes have been burnt by the hip thrusting at the judges.

Not bad forward walks but again another celebrity who has to learn to use the floor better - not easy though and that will hopefully come with more practice.

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Overall a lively performance let down by slightly rigid and legs and feet.  I think this will be a 6.

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Ricky Groves & Erin Boag

Maybe i'll have a go at predicting scores as well!

This promises to be good - Erin being a ballroom specialist and all!

Ricky - relax those shoulders!!!

Quite a nice slow routine and doesn't look bad at all, though saw the odd misplaced heel.

Overall I think a 7...let's see if they agree with me...

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