She landed joint top of the leaderboard last week alongside Davood Ghadami and Nadiya Bychkova.
And on Saturday Alexandra Burke topped the Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard alongside dance partner Gorka Marquez with their impressive quickstep for the second week in a row.
As the couple were awarded an impressive 39 out of 40 points Alexandra became emotional, much to the annoyance of some Twitter users.
Top again! On Saturday Alexandra Burke topped the Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard alongside dance partner Gorka Marquez with their impressive quickstep for the second week in a row
The 29-year-old singer and partner Gorka took to the iconic Blackpool Tower ballroom during Saturday’s episode of the BBC Latin and ballroom dance competition, performing the quickstep to We’re In The Money from musical ’42nd Street’.
Vamping up the glitz, Alexandra took to the dance floor in a white feathered gown, channeling thirties Hollywood glamour.
And Alexandra became emotional, crying as she admitted she was thrilled with their performance, as the duo were scored with 39, the highest of the night for the second week in a row.
Tears of happiness! Alexandra became emotional, crying as she admitted she endlessly happy with their performance which landed them a score of 39 out of 40
‘Where are her tears?’ Twitter was not quite as kind, with viewers taking to the social network to slam the singer for her emotional display
Judge Craig Revel Horwood – who was the only judge to not score Alexandra a 10, opting instead to score her a nine – called the dance ‘incredible’, as he said: ‘[There was] a bit of gapping at the end but is there nothing you can’t do? Incredible, amazing.’
Head judge Shirley Ballas, meanwhile, said she ‘loved the musicality, high-energy, full of life, light and bright’, and Darcey Bussell said: ‘Loved the choreography, stillness in topline was effortless, gorgeous’.
Bruno Tonioli added: ‘Precious as 24 carat gold – detail, style, accuracy and intricacy, it was magical like a classic Hollywood movie,’ with an awe-struck Alexandra wiping away tears over the feedback.
Upping the ante! Stepping it up in week nine’s competition were last week’s joint first winners Alexandra Burke and Gorka Marquez
Glamour! They danced the Quickstep to The Gold Diggers’ Song by 42nd Street
What posture! Alexandra took to the dance floor in a glamorous white feathered gown, channeling thirties Hollywood glamour
But Twitter was not quite as kind, with viewers taking to the social network to slam the singer for her emotional display.
‘Will she ever stop crying?’ one angry fan tweeted, while another added: ‘Her crying always winds me up’.
And one cynical tweeted questioned: ‘Hmm Alexandra is crying but there are no tears. Nothing to wipe away. Odd’.
Another added: ‘So false with her crying’, appearing to question her tears.
However others were more sympathetic towards the star, recognising her talent.
‘You were amazing tonight, loved it’, one fan wrote, awhile another added: ‘Fantastic tonight!’.
‘Will she ever stop crying?’ one angry fan tweeted, while another added: ‘Her crying always winds me up’, but others were more complimentary of her talent
Cheery: Alexandra appeared less emotional as she was spotted leaving the BBC studios earlier in the day
Confident: She beamed at cameras as she walked alongside dance partner Gorka
Last week Ruth Langsford became the seventh celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing after losing to Jonnie Peacock in the dance off.
And this week’s episode saw the remaining eight couples dancing from the famous Blackpool Tower, the ballroom capital of the world.
Keen to up the ante, last week’s runners-up Debbie McGee, 59, and Giovanni Pernice, 27, made their performance one to remember, with Debbie transforming into Geri Halliwell for a Spice Girls-inspired performance.
Going for gold! Alexandra took to the dance floor in a glamorous white feathered gown, channeling thirties Hollywood glamour
Spicing it up! Debbie McGee, 59, and Giovanni Pernice, 27, made their performance on Satuday’s Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool special one to remember, with Debbie transforming into Geri Halliwell for a Spice Girls-inspired performance
Dancing the Samba to Who Do You Think You Are by The Spice Girls, Debbie slipped into a union flag dress and flame-haired wig as she stormed out on stage alongside alongside four makeshift Spice Girls- even jumping into the splits.
‘Debbie McGee doesn’t come for free, she’s a real lady’, the Samba-inspired version of Who Do you Think You Are chorused, alongside the clapping audience.
‘You brought girl power to the tower!’ Bruno gushed as Debbie revealed the real Geri Halliwell had texted her ahead of the show, and the couple were awarded a pleasing 33 points.
Girl power! Dancing the Samba to Who Do You Think You Are by The Spice Girls, Debbie slipped into a union flag dress and flame-haired wig
Her mancandy! Giovanni Pernice let girl power do the talking, as he did his best wallflower impression in a black flower-embellished shirt
Flexible! Debbie, 59, wowed the audience when she jumped into the splits
Speaking ahead of her performance last week, Debbie McGee told The Telegraph of her Spice Girls dance number: ‘It’s a bit crazy’.
‘I’m dancing on a podium for a start! And because the Tower Ballroom has a large dancefloor we’ve got four extra dancers in our routine. So yes, I’m going to be a Spice Girl.
‘I can’t believe I’m doing this but I’m having fun and I’m a big fan of the Spice Girl that I’ll be playing.’
Geri eat your heart out! She stormed out on stage alongside alongside four makeshift Spice Girls- even jumping into the splits
‘Debbie McGee doesn’t come for free, she’s a real lady’, the Samba-inspired version of Who Do you Think You Are chorused, alongside the clapping audience
‘You brought girl power to the tower!’ Bruno gushed as Debbie revealed the real Geri Halliwell had texted her ahead of the show, and the couple were awarded a pleasing 33 points
Opening the show earlier the BBC1 show’s presenters Tess Daly, 48, and Claudia Winkleman, 45, injected their usual sprinkling of glamour, taking to the screens in in vibrant frocks.
Tess slipped into a vibrant yellow gown, showing off her elegant neckline.
She was joined by Tess, who stunned in an olive ruffled bardot dress, giving her co-presenter a run for her money.
Darcey Bussell, dressed in flamenco red, joined judges Craig Revel-Horwood, Shirley Ballas and Bruno Tonioli as they danced their way to the panel.
The show kicked off with a black and white ballroom dance along the famous Blackpool pier, before it cut to a circus-themed ballroom dance in the TV studio.
‘I can’t believe I’m doing this but I’m having fun and I’m a big fan of the Spice Girl that I’ll be playing,’ she said ahead of her performance
This week’s Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool special saw the remaining eight couples dancing from the famous Blackpool Tower, the ballroom capital of the world
Bardot beauty: She was joined by Tess, who stunned in an olive ruffled bardot dress, giving her co-presenter a run for her money
With Alexandra Burke dressed as a showgirl and Dabood Ghadami playing an acrobat, the vibrant cast gave an impressive and colorful performance ahead of the much anticipated dance-off.
Last week’s sixth on the leaderboard Mollie King and AJ Pritchard danced the Charleston to Wings by Little Mix, kicking off the show.
Dressed as an elegant showgirl-inspired bird in a daringly thigh-skimming silver gown, the former Saturdays singer put in a lively performance.
And the duo certainly upped the temperature as he swung her around by her legs, giving onlookers a healthy glimpse of her undergarments.
Mellow in yellow! Showing off her statuesque figure, Tess slipped into a vibrant gown, showing off her elegant neckline
What a venue! This week’s Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool special saw the remaining eight couples dancing from the famous Blackpool Tower, the ballroom capital of the world
‘He’s so strong!’ Molly gushed of AJ’s impressive lifts as the were greeted by rapturous applause.
Shirley admitted she’d found her wing, complimenting their dance heavily.
And the remaining judges agreed, scoring them 29 out of 40.
Injecting a touch of comedy, Peter Kay stepped in to help Claudia present during an interlude.
Last week’s front runners: Davood Ghadami and Nadiya Bychkova, who came top of the leaderbaord in last week’s dance-off, danced the Paso Doble to Live and Let Die by Wings
Brave! Davood wowed as he descended into the ballroom in a parachute emblazoned with the British flag
Good job! Their dramatic dance scored them 35, the second-highest score of the night
Dressed in dramatic bullfighting-inspired ensembles up next were Susan Calman and Kevin Clifton, who came fifth last week, opting to perform the Paso Doble to Scott and Fran’s Paso Doble.
Branding the performance ‘great fun’, the judges scored the couple 25, as Kevin branded Susan his ‘best friend’.
Runners up Debbie McGee and Giovanni Pernice danced the Samba to a Greatest Hits medley by the Spice Girls.
Good effort Spice Mcgee! Debbie and Giovanni were awarded a pleasing 33 points
Chest a glimpse! Dressed in dramatic bullfighting-inspired ensembles up next were Susan Calman and Kevin Clifton, who came fifth last week
Red hot! They opted to perform the Paso Doble to Scott and Fran’s Paso Doble
Next up were Jonnie Peacock and Oti Mabuse, who came seventh last week, and performed the Tango to Sweet Dreams by Eurythmics.
Their performance won them a score of 26, with the couple appearing pleased with the results.
Meanwhile Gemma Atkinson and Aljaž Škorjanec, who came fourth last week, danced the American Smooth to Downtown by Petula Clark.
The judges gushed about their performance, resulting in Aljaz becoming emotional, and the happy couple were awarded a jaw-dropping score of 38- the highest of the night.
Climbing back up! Last week’s sixth on the leaderboard Mollie King and AJ Pritchard danced the Charleston to Wings by Little Mix, kicking off the show
What an entrance! Dressed as an elegant showgirl-inspired bird in a daringly thigh-skimming silver gown, the former Saturdays singer put in a lively performance
Leggy! Mollie certainly channeled showgirl glamour in her racy silver ensemble
Final couple! Last week’s third in line couple Joe McFadden and Katya Jones Salsaed to Ride on Time by Blackbox
Front runners Davood Ghadami and Nadiya Bychkova, who came top of the leaderboard in last week’s dance-off, danced the Paso Doble to Live and Let Die by Wings.
Davood wowed as he descended into the ballroom in a parachute and their dramatic dance scored them 35, the second-highest score of the night.
Alexandra and Gorka were up next, with their impressive performance landing them top of the leaderboard with a score of 39, and resulting in Alex becoming emotional.
Final couple to join were last week’s third in line couple Joe McFadden and Katya Jones Salsaed to Ride on Time by Blackbox.
The energetic disco-inspired performance saw an array of daring drops and hip-shimmying, and the virbrantly-dressed couple closed the show on a score of 34.
Vibrant thing! Gemma Atkinson and Aljaž Škorjanec, who came fourth last week, danced the American Smooth to Downtown by Petula Clark
Driving them green with envy! Davood Ghadami and Nadiya Bychkova during dress rehearsals
Next up! Jonnie Peacock and Oti Mabuse, who came seventh last week, performed the Tango to Sweet Dreams by Eurythmics
Runners up! The happy couple were awarded a jaw-dropping score of 38- the second highest of the night’s show
Tears of joy! The judges gushed about their performance, resulting in Aljaz becoming emotional
The end leaderboard results saw Alexandra in first place for the second week in the row, followed by Gemma as runner-up, Davood in third place, Joe in fourth, Debbie coming fifth, closely followed by Mollie in sixth place, and Jonnie and Susan in respective sixth and seventh place.
Sir Lenny Henry and Sheriff Of Lancashire officially declared the voting line open, with Lenny doing an interesting mock rap to screen.
Sunday’s show will see the two couples with the least votes perform a dance off, with the lowest-scoring couple becoming eight to leave the show.
Farewell: Last week Ruth Langsford became the seventh celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing after losing to Jonnie Peacock in the dance off