The result

Don't think anyone really needs me to predict on this one do they?

If it's not 4-0 i'll eat my laptop!

Didn't realise Ian was moonlighting with Zoe!

...and there's the confirmation from Len.

I think Joe needed to go, but he definitely went out on his best dance - what do you think?

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Joe Calzaghe & Kristina Rihanoff - Jive

I've predicted this could actually be Joe's best dance, and might actually pull him off the bottom of the leaderboard.

Shame Joe was so out of time on the flick ball-changes at the start as it wasn't looking too bad at that point.

No real bounce in the dance however but could achieve some 6's.

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Leaderboard

Leaderboard is as follows:

1. 34 points - Laila & Anton
2. 33 points - Zoe & James
3. 32 points - Ali & Brian
4. 32 points - Ricky & Natalie
5. 29 points - Natalie & Vincent
6. 29 points - Jade & Ian
7. 28 points - Ricky & Erin
8. 25 points - Chris & Ola
9. 24 points - Lynda & Darren
10. 24 points - Craig & Flavia
11. 24 points - Phil & Katya
12. 20 points - Jo & Brendan
13. 20 points - Joe & Kristina

As predicted then Laila is top and Joe is stuck to the bottom.

Getting a little bit more difficult to call now but I think it will be a Joe and Craig bottom two...what do you think though?

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Joe Calzaghe & Kristina Rihanoff - Foxtrot

Joe has been consistently stuck to the bottom of the leaderboard, and I don't expect things to change tonight I'm afraid and I still think he'll struggle to achieve 5's.

Looks good in a tux though, and this is one of my favourite songs (albeit the Muse version!)

Wooden start with the clicking, and needs to stick his bum in as this is causing him to hunch over Kristina.

Better than his Tango in week one, but still mostly lacking in drive and excitement. I'm thinking 5's though.

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Moment of truth and dance-off

As predicted the audience have saved Joe Calzaghe.

Will Jo Wood also be saved?

Phil Tufnell will have a hard job next week as I imagine he can't train until he recovers from his knee surgery.

Whether she's through or not I think they'll leave Jo until the final three anyway, just to up the suspense.

...or not...lol

Again as predicted the audience have saved both the Jo(e)s. Is my earlier prediction going to prove correct?

...No!

So Lynda and Rav are in the final two, I think Rav will be saved again but the judges have surprised me in the past.

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Slower Flamenco hand movement at the start, but still superfluous due to the speed as it has no impact.

I do think this is a better performance than earlier, but I don't think the lipstick nose look is good for Darren!

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Rav looks like a defeated man and certainly showing a lack of confidence/drive at the start there.

Little bit shaky and still huge gaps between them, Rav is neglecting to close his feet on the chasses.

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Based on the dance-off I'd have to actually give it to Lynda.

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Leaderboard

Leaderboard is as follows:

1. 35 points - Ricky & Natalie
2. 32 points - Ali & Brian
3. 31 points - Zoe & James
4. 31 points - Jade & Ian
5. 30 points - Laila & Anton
6. 29 points - Ricky & Erin
7. 28 points - Natalie & Vincent
8. 25 points - Lynda & Darren
9. 24 points - Phil & Katya
10. 23 points - Chris & Ola
11. 21 points - Craig & Flavia
12. 20 points - Rav & Aliona
13. 20 points - Jo & Brendan
14. 19 points - Joe & Kristina

Given that Jo and Joe have both been saved by the audience from being in the bottom two it's fair to say that the same might happen this week.

This could mean that Rav and Craig both end up in the bottom two again, and I can't call it yet.

What's everyone elses viewpoint?

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Joe Calzaghe & Kristina Rihanoff - Paso Doble

The pre-series favourite sent the bookies laughing all the way to the bank in the first week. Paso however could be more his dance.

Interesting belt there Joe!

In Paso the man stands up straight with a slight curve outwards in the spine, Joe appears to be a little hunched over throughout.

Will definitely lose marks for lifting her, even if it wasn't intended as a lift.

Certainly a better performance than anything he brought to the floor in the first week, but lacked good posture.

Think it will be 5's, but may obtain a 6...

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The moment of truth!

Well done Ian (still not biased!)

Joe's through, unlucky for the bottom two couples I don't think they deserve to be there.

Bottom two therefore are:

Rav Wilding and Aliona Vilani
Martina Hingis and Matthew Cutler 

Based on Latin performances I think Rav will be going out i'm afraid.

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Leaderboard

So combined leaderboard is as follows:

Couple	Score
Ali Bastian and Brian Fortuna	60
Chris Hollins and Ola Jordan	56
Jade Johnson and Ian Waite	52
Ricky Groves and Erin Boag	47
Martina Hingis and Matthew Cutler	46
Lynda Bellingham and Darren Bennett	44
Rav Wilding and Aliona Vilani	41
Joe Calzaghe and Kristina Rihanoff	32

So Joe sticks to the bottom as I predicted and Ali manages to remain on top (although I think Chris' Rumba was better than Ali's she would still take top place over both dances in my book).

I'm afraid Joe that based on this weekend's performances I think you will unfortunately have to leave early, I just think there's more potential in the other dancers.

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Joe Calzaghe & Kristina Rihanoff

Hmm...Joe Calzaghe and Cha Cha...

Could be good personality-wise but I need to see some hips to be convinced!

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Need to loosen up Joe and weight over the balls of your feet.  Don't throw the arm back in the New Yorks.

I'm afraid there aren't many hip actions being shown here and I think this is going to be 4-5.

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3 hours to go

So 3 hours to go before the contestants are back to dance Latin, what am I expecting? (Please note that all pictures below are property of the BBC and links will take you direct to the couple page)

Ali Bastian & Brian Fortuna - Very nice and elegant Waltz last night, could struggle if she's been given a Cha Cha, might be able to pull off an acceptable Rumba but I think she's too shy at present to really use the hips.

Lynda Bellingham & Darren Bennett - I hope for Lynda's sake she has a Cha Cha tonight as I think she could perform a very cheeky Cha Cha, with the Rumba it would be interesting to see how Darren choreographs another (mature-ish) celebrity routine - after failing with Gloria Hunniford in Series 3.

Joe Calzaghe & Kristina Rihanoff  - Disappointing performance last night (though I must admit it always surprised me that he was the bookies favourite).  I think his Latin tonight will be clunky and awkard - sorry Joe, please don't hit me!

Ricky Groves & Erin Boag - Good performance just suffered from nerves and tightness in the shoulders, however I think Ballroom will be his forte.

Martina Hingis & Matthew Cutler - If she'd just stood up straighter (brought the rib-cage up and strengthened her core muscles) her Waltz would've been a lot better.  I think she could do quite well in the Latin but she will need to perform more.

Chris Hollins & Ola Jordan   - Poor Chris, second on the table last night but I think his flat-footed approach to the Tango will spill over into whichever Latin dance he does tonight, I'm afraid i'm not expecting good things - let's hope i'm wrong.

Jade Johnson & Ian Waite - Tall is always good when it comes to Ballroom but most people find it a hindrance in Latin - there's just too much body to move around, not that that's ever stopped Ian!  Jade, I think, will struggle with controlling her body during the Latin, and needs to avoid flicking her hands once extended.

Rav Wilding & Aliona Vilani - Too muscly I think to portray either Latin dance effectively, but could be wrong - just look at Austin Healey last year.


My prediction for tonight is between Ali and Martina for top spot (dependant on dances allocated to each) and Joe to stay fixed to the bottom and I think he'll be relying heavily on audience votes.

But as always we will just have to wait and see how the dances get allocated tonight, and i'm sure there will be at least a few surprise performances in there.

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Joe Calzaghe & Kristina Rihanoff

So the pre-show favourite is up next, let's see if the bookie's were right.

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I feel for the judges, trying to type this and still watch the dancing is quite a feat!

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Needs to stand up a little straighter, shouldn't be leaning forward.  Personally a think it lacks an energy, there should be more of a slow and quick contrast.

5-6

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