It’s officially the halfway point of the BBC entertainment stalwart and with the Glitterball trophy in sight, the stars pulled out all the stops for this week’s instalment.
However, Strictly Come Dancing hopeful Ruth Langsford perhaps entertained viewers in a different way than she had hoped after she hilariously fell on top of her dance partner Anton Du Beke on Saturday night.
Causing hilarity, the ITV presenter had judges, the audience and her husband Eamonn Holmes in a fit of laughter as she finished her cheeky Paso Doble to The Shady Dame From Seville by Julie Andrews.
Uh oh: Strictly Come Dancing hopeful Ruth Langsford perhaps entertained viewers in a different way than she had hoped after she hilariously fell on top of her dance partner Anton du Beke on Saturday night
The mayhem ensued at the end of her performance when they lost their balance and she ended on top of the dancing pro, flashing her bottom towards the camera.
Taking it in her stride, she even straddled her ballroom pal as a red-faced Eamonn watched on not knowing how to exactly react to her side-splitting moment.
Although admitting the fall wasn’t ‘planned’, Bruno couldn’t help but laugh at the situation : ‘She will never pass for a bull. Murder on the dancefloor what more do you want from Strictly Come Dancing.’
While Darcey insisted: ‘I want to watch it ever time, you cam alive, the looks you gave Anton, I love that. Don’t give up with the content, don’t give on the technique you’re going somewhere.
Hilarious: Causing hilarity, the ITV presenter had judges, the audience and her husband Eamonn Holmes in a fit of laughter as she finished her cheeky Paso Doble to The Shady Dame From Seville by Julie Andrews
Red faced: Ruth’s husband Eamonn Holmes couldn’t help but laugh
As Shirley insisted: ‘I’m not laughing at you, I’m laughing with you…’.
Despite the fun, Ruth only managed to earn 22 points which left her at the bottom of the leaderboard.
Back to the show, Alexandra Burke took to the dancefloor to perform a sizzling Cha Cha to I Got The Music In Me by Marcia Hines with her dance partner Gorka Marquez to kick off proceeding.
Wearing a vibrant red one-shouldered number, the singer got the crowd on their feet with her lively number.
Slip-up: The two tripped over and took to the floor in a matter of second
Having fun: She continued the hilarity as she straddled her dance companion to add to the comical moment
Before it all went awry: The two were beyond entertaining as they performed
Serious: The pair had fun with the dance
Following her show-stopping dance, the former X Factor winner managed to wow the judges as well as they lauded her with praise.
Head judge Shirley gushed: ‘I don’t know where to start. The cha cha has proved to be a difficult dance this season but not for you. You put the cheeky into the cha cha cha.
While Bruno exclaimed: ‘You are the cha cha queen!… She was Beyonce in full flight, she takes no prisoners. It was the best cha cha cha this season so far.
Craig even shared: ‘I really loved it’. Following their praise, Alexandra earned a whopping 39 out of 40 with three 10s which left her beaming and exclaiming: ‘I’m over the moon’.
Red hot: Back to the show, Alexandra Burke took to the dancefloor to perform a sizzling Cha Cha to I Got The Music In Me by Marcia Hines with her dance partner Gorka Marquez to kick off proceeding
Over the moon: Alexandra earned a whopping 39 out of 40 with three 10s which left her beaming and exclaiming: ‘I’m over the moon’
Next up, Mollie King dazzled the audience with her Foxtrot to Call Me Irresponsible by Connie Francis with dance partner AJ Pritchard.
Despite mastering the dance, she managed to suffer a slight slip which left her reeling and apologising to her dance companion AJ.
Bruno kicked off the comments following her cinematic piece: ‘Oh my darling you did so well, it started beautifully. Foxtrot is one of the hardest dances to control… there was an incident on a turn, what happened?
Mollie answered: ‘I don’t know.’ While AJ replied: ‘We just caught each other’s feet.’
Foxtrot: Next up, Mollie King dazzled the audience with her Foxtrot to Call Me Irresponsible by Connie Francis with dance partner AJ Pritchard
Emotional: Earning 28 points, Mollie looked close to tears as she got the same points as the week previous
Although stating her slip, Craig was positive overall about her performance: ‘There were some balance issues… but I thought it was classy, it was stylish and it was elegant.’
Looking emotional following her performance, Mollie chatted to Claudia at the top of the stairs and said: ‘I feel so bad for… I’m so sorry…. You have to carry on don’t you, we’re having so much fun. FIngers crossed for this week.’
Earning 28 points, Mollie looked close to tears as she got the same points as the week previous.
Holby City’s Joel McFadden left the judges stunned with his sensational Charleston with Katya Jones to Alexander’s Ragtime Band by Ella Fitzgerald.
Energy: Holby City’s Joel McFadden left the judges stunned with his sensational Charleston with Katya Jones to Alexander’s Ragtime Band by Ella Fitzgerald
Gaffe: Both Shirley and Craig made hilarious gaffes while giving the pair their comments
Commentary: The pair couldn’t help but laugh at the comments
While getting a standing ovation and a whopping 36 points out of 40, Joe got judge Shirley Ballas into a tizzy as she made a hilarious gaffe discussing his dancing efforts.
She shared: ‘I’m going to call you DJ… or Dark horse Joe, could be the one coming from behind’ which left judges, the audience and Tess chuckling.
Aside from rib-tickling commentary, sharp-tongued Craig couldn’t contain his excitement over the dance, explaining: ‘It put a smile on more than my face, I thought it was absolutely brilliant.’
While Gemma Atkinson danced the Salsa to Sun Comes Up by Rudimental ft. James Arthur with her partner Alijaz.
Dancing it out: While Gemma Atkinson danced the Salsa to Sun Comes Up by Rudimental ft. James Arthur
Spice: However, Bruno admitted that although it had the right amount of spice, she appeared to over think the performance and earned 26 points out of 40
However, Bruno admitted that although it had the right amount of spice, she appeared to over think the performance and earned 26 points out of 40.
Having held the second top spot on the leaderboard last week, fans of Aston Merrygold had high hopes with his Viennese Waltz to Who’s Loving You by The Jackson 5.
Yet, the motown-inspired dance left the judges less than impressed and leaving him at the bottom of the leaderboard with 25 points after Craig gave him a four.
Waltz to it: Having held the second top spot on the leaderboard last week, fans of Aston Merrygold had high hopes with his Viennese Waltz to Who’s Loving You by The Jackson 5
Disappointed: Yet, the motown-inspired dance left the judges less than impressed and leaving him at the bottom of the leaderboard with 25 points after Craig gave him a four
Next up, Debbie McGee left Craig heaping praise on her as he bowed down to he for her tango to I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas. Commenting on the moment Darcey said: ‘That was strange’ but insisting that the performance was ‘amazing’.
Celebrating her 59th birthday, Debbie’s hard work was rewarded as she earned the first 40 on this season’s show.
Up next was Jonnie Peacock and Oti Mabuse who danced the Salsa to Turn Me On by Kevin Lyttle.
Spectacular: Next up, Debbie McGee left Craig heaping praise on her as he bowed down to he for her tango to I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas. Commenting on the moment Darcey said: ‘That was strange’ but insisting that the performance was ‘amazing’
Celebration: Celebrating her 59th birthday, Debbie’s hard work was rewarded as she earned the first 40 on this season’s show
Happy: Up next was Jonnie Peacock and Oti Mabuse who danced the Salsa to Turn Me On by Kevin Lyttle
The sports star wowed the judges as he got 27 points. Meanwhile, comedienne Susan Calman and her partner Kevin Clifton performed Jive to The Ole House by Shakin’ Stevens, earning them 29 points.
Finishing up the night was EastEnders star Davood Ghadami, 35, and Nadiya Bychkovaand who danced the American Smooth to This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) by Natalie Cole which left Bruno giving them a standing ovation.
While Darcey Bussell insisted that they had ‘really swept us all off our feet’ and Shirley added: ‘totally awesome, you moved well, congratulations’ before he earned 35 points.
Dancing their heart out: Meanwhile, comedienne Susan Calman and her partner Kevin Clifton performed Jive to The Ole House by Shakin’ Stevens, earning them 29 points
It comes after Tess Daly, 48, and Claudia Winkleman, 45, proved their style chops once again as they flexed their fashion muscles while kicking off festivities on the latest episode.
Oozing glamour Tess slipped into a strapless sweetheart-necklined black jumpsuit which accentuated her slender figure as she introduced the show’s judges Shirley Ballas, 57, Darcey Bussell, 48, Bruno Tonioli, 61, and Craig Revel Horwood, 52.
The statuesque beauty sizzled as the form-fitting look hugged her narrow waist and toned pins while she added inches to her towering frame with a pair of nude pointed stilettos.
Standing ovation: Finishing up the night was EastEnders star Davood Ghadami, 35, and Nadiya Bychkovaand who danced the American Smooth to This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) by Natalie Cole which left Bruno giving them a standing ovation
Glam: Tess Daly, 48, and Claudia Winkleman, 45, proved their style chops once again as they flexed their fashion muscles while kicking off festivities on the latest episode of Strictly Come Dancing
The mother-of-two aided her sensational look by working her golden locks into deep side parting while they cascaded down her shoulders into a soft wave.
Working a dramatic smokey eye, Tess accentuated her flawless complexion with dusting of highlighter across her cheekbones.
Earlier in the evening, Tess playfully shared a glimpse into her dressing room and her comfy clothes as she posed in her leopard print pyjamas minutes before the show was due to start.
Sensational: Oozing glamour Tess slipped into a strapless sweetheart-necklined black jumpsuit which accentuated her slender figure as she introduced the show’s judges
Casual: Earlier in the evening, Tess playfully shared a glimpse into her dressing room and her comfy clothes as she posed in her leopard print pyjamas minutes before the show was due to start
She shared on her Instagram: ‘Probably should be ready @jamesyardley #dressingroom #scd #strictlycomedancing #nearlyshowtime’.
Meanwhile, Tess’ co-host Claudia mimicked her glamorous ways as she donned a flowing black maxi dress with gold accents that highlighted her ample cleavage.
The bohemian-inspired plunging garment featured spaghetti straps and a saucy side split while her dark locks flowed down her back in her signature style.
Aside from fashion, Alexandra Burke, 29, and Gorka Marquez, 27, will Cha Cha to I Got The Music In Me by Marcia Hines while Gemma Aktinson, 32, and Aljaz Skorjanec, 27, Salsa to Sun Comes Up by Rudimental ft. James Arthur.
Mane attraction: The mother-of-two aided her sensational look by working her golden locks into deep side parting while they cascaded down her shoulders into a soft wave
Wow: Meanwhile, Tess’ co-host Claudia mimicked her glamorous ways as she donned a flowing black maxi dress with gold accents that highlighted her ample cleavage
Picture perfect: The show’s judges Shirley Ballas, 57, Darcey Bussell, 48, Bruno Tonioli, 61, and Craig Revel Horwood, 52, looked in high spirits for the occasion
However, their performance could be in danger after the dance pro has twisted his shoulder preparing for this week’s show, leaving their training in chaos.
Yet the contestant proved the show must go on when she left rehearsals with no sign of her dance companion in London on Friday.
A source told The Sun: ‘Gio completely twisted his shoulder doing a lift in last week’s show and a paramedic had to be called.
‘He went to see a specialist who told him he needed to recover, dose up on pain killers and take a break from rehearsals.
‘It’s been very touch and go as to whether Debbie would need a new partner as Gio has been in quite a bit of pain but he’s done all he can to get back to full fitness so it looks like he’ll still be on the dance floor.’
MailOnline at the time contacted Strictly’s spokesperson for comment.
Sultry: The bohemian-inspired plunging garment featured spaghetti straps and a saucy side split while her dark locks flowed down her back in her signature style
Saucy: The statuesque beauty sizzled as the form-fitting look hugged her narrow waist and toned pins while she added inches to her towering frame with a pair of nude pointed stilettos