Katya Jones lost her balance yet again during Saturday’s Strictly Come Dancing live show, as she burst into hysterical tears following Mike Bushell’s quickstep.
The pro descended broke into sobs as she fell to the floor following the energetic dance to Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners, which earned them one of their highest scores yet with 32 points out of 40.
Katya went onto say that she wanted to kiss Mike following the performance, which raised a few eyebrows among viewers, who noted her explosive kiss with comedian Seann Walsh last year.
Going down: Katya Jones lost her balance yet again during Saturday’s Strictly Come Dancing live show, as she burst into hysterical tears following Mike Bushell’s quickstep
As Mike and Katya’s performance came to an end, the dancer collapsed to the floor with exhaustion as she burst into tears.
Repeatedly stating that she was ‘so proud’ of him, Katya stifled her sobs as they received critique from the judges, with Motsi Mabuse saying: ‘Mike honestly the energy, the entertainment, you are a different man.
‘I absolutely love it, you say hard work pays off I saw the dancing I saw the entertainment, you gonna get some good scores today!’
Shirley Ballas added: ‘One of my fave thing sis laughing with you, but today it’s a different kind of feeling, the most impressive part is when you kept up with everything,m you have a good frame I think you’ve improved and I thought you were abs outstanding today.’
Emotional wreck: The pro descended broke into sobs as she fell to the floor following the energetic dance to Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners
Katya’s joy continued as they learned about their scores, with Mike consoling his dance partner as she continued to weep throughout their post-dance interview with host Claudia Winkleman.
As she clung onto the breakfast presenter, she said: ‘I want to kiss him so much! He worked so hard!’
In a night full of surprises, Karim Zeroual and Amy Dowden soared to the top of the leaderboard, with a Tango to Paradise by George Ezra.
Rising star: In a night full of surprises, Karim Zeroual and Amy Dowden soared to the top of the leaderboard, with a Tango to Paradise by George Ezra
So good! Earning the highest score of the evening, the dancing duo earned two tens on the path to a total of 38, and were showered with praise by the panel
Earning the highest score of the evening, the dancing duo earned two tens on the path to a total of 38, and were showered with praise by the panel.
Bruno said: ‘The boy can tango! You were a machine tongit, right on it you killed it!’ while Craig added: ‘It’s the first time we’re really seeing a male celebrity lead and it is incredible.’
Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse sent the judges into hysteria with one of Strictly’s steamiest ever routines.
The pair performed a rumba to Ain’t No Sunshine by Bill Withers that was described as ‘filth’ by Craig Revel Horwood, left Bruno Tonioli ‘basking in the afterglow,’ and Shirley in the midst of a hot flush.
Kelvin and Oti earned a stellar 36 points out of 40, and once again proved they are one of the series’ frontrunners with the naughty routine.
Show-stopping: Mike and Katya earned one of their highest scores yet with a stunning 32 points out of 40
As Kelvin and Oti completed their sensual routine, the panel struggled to contain their excitement as they praised the steamy performance.
Motsi admitted she was somewhat outraged to see a man dance in such a manner with her sister, adding: ‘Goodness you just got me! You put a name on it well done guys so much good quality in there beautiful dancing!’
Shirley gushed: ‘Let me tell you I don’t know which bit to start with, a very vert masculine many with scintillated and sensual hip action with a beautiful leg action, with a sensitivity, you just sent my temperature through the roof, I’ve never seen a man rumba like that.’
Meanwhile, Bruno – who struggled to keep his cool after the dance – added: ‘I’m still basking in the afterglow so is most of the nation!
‘The quality itself of the dance was absolutely excellent, you pushed it right through the body, most people try it went right through your body, I’ve never seen hips igniting quite so much.’
Wow! Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse sent the judges into hysteria with one of Strictly’s steamiest ever routines
Sexy: The pair performed a rumba to Ain’t No Sunshine by Bill Withers that was described as ‘filth’ by Craig Revel Horwood, and left Bruno Tonioli ‘basking in the afterglow’
Calm down! Shirley Ballas needed to fan herself as she got all hot under the collar following the smoking hot routine
Praising: Kelvin and Oti’s dance was reflected in the scores with a sensational 36 points out of 40
Energetic: Chris Ramsey was channelling Elton John as he was the first star to take to the floor with Karen Hauer on the live show, with a Jive to Saturday Night’s Alright (For Fighting)
Chris Ramsey was channelling Elton John as he was the first star to take to the floor with Karen Hauer on the live show, with a Jive to Saturday Night’s Alright (For Fighting) that scored them 26 points out of 40.
Clad in an amazing printed suit with feathered shoulders, the comedian gave it his all with the fast-paced routine, and despite a few mistakes, earned plenty of praise from Motsi Mabuse.
She gushed: ‘Chris this is what it’s about I remember three weeks ago,m this is a different man, you’re here you’re authentic you’re so real, this is what we want to see.’
After joking that Craig Revel-Horwood was ‘flirting’ with him, the cutthroat judge added: ‘I would like to have seen a little bit lighter on its feet, but I loved the character darling and I’ll have that jacket.’
Improving: The comedian gave it his all with the fast-paced routine, and despite a few mistakes, earned plenty of praise from Motsi Mabuse, with a score of 26 points out of 40
Emma Barton and Anton Du Beke were second to take to the floor, with an emotional Viennese Waltz to Send in the Clowns by Barbra Streisand.
Earning a stellar score of 35 points out of 40, the pair left the audience close to tears with their routine, which Emma dedicated to her grandmother.
Bruno Tonioli praised: ‘Your best dance yet! What you did so beautifully was the interpretation of the character, it’s all about melancholy, sense of longing, and embracing what is now and you condense all of that into 1:20 minutes. Look at me I have goosebumps!’
Motsi added: ‘She has arrived Ladies and Gentleman, the queen! That dance spoke for itself, I don’t think you have to say so much about this dance, so special , I felt the story I felt the dancing.’
Jaw-dropping: Emma Barton and Anton Du Beke were second to take to the floor, with an emotional Viennese Waltz to Send in the Clowns by Barbra Streisand
Touching: Earning a stellar score of 35 points out of 40, the pair left the audience close to tears with their routine, which Emma dedicated to her grandmother
After performing one of the show’s most memorable routines to an Aladdin hit last week, Dev Griffin and Dianne Buswell were up next with a Cha Cha Cha to Dancing With a Stranger by Sam Smith featuring Normani.
Although the pair’s performance was technically strong, the judges noted that they need to show more personality and ‘really sell’ the dance, and they scored 27 points out of 40.
Motsi explained: ‘When you start dancing you make it look like the easiest thing in the world, we had a few times when you had the beat, sometimes you focus so much to Dianne that we lose you in the dance. You’ve got this boo you just need to bring it on.’
Bruno added: ‘We really like you you have such a natural great quality, you don’t know how quite to sell it yet and how to sustain a performance all the way through, and then there is like a barrier like you doubt in yourself. Go for it because you’ve got it within you.’
Playful: Dev Griffin and Dianne Buswell were up next with a Cha Cha Cha to Dancing With a Stranger by Sam Smith featuring Normani
Progress: Although the pair’s performance was technically strong, the judges noted that they need to show more personality and ‘really sell’ the dance, and they scored 27 points out of 40
Catherine Tyldesley and Johannes Radebe brought a comedic twist to a Beyonce classic, with a Charleston to Single Ladies.
The pair delighted a majority of the panel with the comedic routine, and scored a solid 30 points out of 40.
Bruno said: ‘An action packed pink explosion, you could not fit anymore in it. Every note had a step just keeping up with that is an achievement well done.’
Craig offered a more constructive critique, saying: ‘I thought the footwork was quite random and messy in places, the swivel was haphazard, but you’ve done brilliantly to get to this stage with that and I know if you had a second attempt at that dance it would be amazing.’
Fun: Catherine Tyldesley and Johannes Radebe brought a comedic twist to a Beyonce classic, with a Charleston to Single Ladies
Playful: The pair delighted a majority of the panel with the comedic routine, and scored a solid 30 points out of 40
Meanwhile Alex Scott and Neil Jones also bounced back following his reported backstage row with estranged wife Katya last week, with a steamy Tango to Fleetwood Mac’s You Can Go Your Own Way.
The pair earned a mixed response for their biker-themed routine, and scored 23 points out of 40.
Bruno Tonioli said: ‘Oh Alex you’re turning nasty the little Hell’s Angel of Tango, it’s good try to explore different sides of your personality, it’s good to see that, something went wrong, and then you couldn’t get back on the actual technique of it, when you do this sequence of staccatos, you cannot be hesitant when attempting these difficult steps.’
Close clinch: Alex Scott and Neil Jones also bounced back following his reported backstage row with wife Katya last week, with a Tango to Fleetwood Mac’s You Can Go Your Own Way
Their appearance comes after Neil reportedly sparked a ‘huge’ backstage row with his ex Katya last Saturday night.
The pro dancer was said to have been irked by Katya saying: ‘I’ve never been better’ after taking a tumble during her dance with partner Mike Bushell.
Neil reportedly thought the comment was not about the fall and was instead a thinly-veiled dig at him following the demise of their marriage.
A source told The Sun: ‘Just after filming finished, a huge fight broke out backstage between Katya and Neil.
‘He thought what she said was a dig, and didn’t appreciate it. He was really annoyed and told her so – but she denied it was anything to do with him.’
MailOnline contacted Strictly’s representatives for comment at the time/
Steamy: The pair earned a mixed response for their biker-themed routine, and scored 23 points out of 40
What an improvement! David James and Nadiya Byckkoba bounced back in spectacular fashion, with an progress so vast it left the panel questioning what they had seen
After winning the dance-off for the second time, David James and Nadiya Byckkoba bounced back in spectacular fashion, with an improvement so vast it left the panel questioning what they had seen.
With their highest score yet – 28 points out of 40 – they were praised by the panel, with Bruno questioning: ‘What is going on tonight? Did you change your diet? Extra vitamins? That was a miraculous recovery. I have never seen a transformation like this, really I’m gobsmacked, all I can say is keep it up David!’
Shirley added: ‘You never ever try to dance better than anybody else, you’re just an abs inspiration to any many that’s out there, and you just keep coming back and giving your best it’s miraculous the change from week one.’
Show-stopping: With their highest score yet – 28 points out of 40 – they were praised by the panel, with Bruno saying: ‘That was a miraculous recovery’
American girl! Emma Weymouth and Aljaz Škorjanec put on a delightful display, with an energetic Jive to ‘Kids in America’ by Kim Wilde, that earned them 28 points out of 40
Emma Weymouth and Aljaz Škorjanec put on a delightful display, with an energetic Jive to ‘Kids in America’ by Kim Wilde, that earned them 28 points out of 40.
Shirley praised: ‘I don’t know whats in the water today, but everyone’s dancing is so well! To execute that jive is definitely an improvement, you trusted that men, and then you did those other little highlights what an improvement.’
And despite almost suffering a nasty injury after they banged heads during the dance, Michelle Visage and Giovanni Pernice still delighted the panel with a hot and spicy salsa to Quimbara by Johnny Pacheco and Celia Cruz.
The pair earned a respectable 31 points out of 40, and despite a few mishaps still received positive comments from the panel with Craig particularly nothing the dance still looked spontaneous despite the choreography.
Delicious: Michelle Visage and Giovanni Pernice delighted the panel with a hot and spicy salsa to Quimbara by Johnny Pacheco and Celia Cruz that scored 31 points out of 40
Struggling: Despite a series of consistently strong performances, Will Bayley and Janette Manrara finished close to the bottom of the leaderboard with 24 points out of 40
Despite a series of consistently strong performances, Will Bayley and Janette Manrara finished close to the bottom of the leaderboard with 24 points out of 40.
The duo danced a Foxtrot to ‘Señorita’ by Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello, and although they nailed the Flamenco theme of the performance, Craig said he needed some help with maintaining the facial expressions.
He added: ‘You need to soften off your movements, there’s still a bit of sharpness, as Bruno said that will help the flow of it. Your face dropped every time you got into hold, and then you got into it and then you smiled again.’
Passionate: The duo danced a Foxtrot to ‘Señorita’ by Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello, but Craig noted that he still needed some help with the facial expressions
Heart-wrenching: Saffron Barker was also overcome with emotion after she a contemporary routine to her grandmother’s favourite song: Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion
Pride: Following the dance with AJ Pritchard, the YouTube star rushed to embrace her grandparents who were proudly watching on in the audience
And Saffron Barker was also overcome with emotion after she delivered a Couple’s Choice contemporary routine to her grandmother’s favourite song: Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion.
Following the dance with AJ Pritchard, the YouTube star rushed to embrace her grandparents who were proudly watching on in the audience.
Shirley gushed: ‘You created beautiful memories for millions of people out there, you executed it for your nanny.
‘Every core of your body was into balancing, there really was a strong connection.’
This fourth live show certainly saw a massive shake-up on the leader board, meaning that the floor is wide open as to who could be eliminated from the show.
Strictly Come Dancing: The Results airs on Sunday at 7:15pm on BBC One.
What next? This fourth live show certainly saw a massive shake-up on the leader board, meaning that the floor is wide open as to who could be eliminated from the show