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Lights… camera… action! It’s time for Movie Week on Strictly Come Dancing.
It is week three of BBC’s dancing competition, with the remaining contestants performing to some very recognisable tunes. There’s been a Strictly first to celebrate too as Punam Krishan made history by becoming the first contestant in the show’s history to dance a Bollywood routine.
Tonight (5 October), the stars are performing numbers to the soundtrack of films including Paddington, Wonka, and The Little Mermaid.
Topping the leaderboard last week, Love Island star Tasha Ghouri and professional Aljaž Škorjanec, will perform the Rumba to Billie Eillish’s “What Was I Made For?” from Barbie. You can find the full list of who is performing to what song here.
DIY SOS star Nick Knowles has had to pull out of this week’s competition after sustaining another injury. As per the competition’s rules, he and Luba Musthuk will receive a bye through to next week.
Movie Week arrives after the first elimination of the season, which saw Olympic champion Tom Dean booted from the series.
Tonight’s episode also comes days after the BBC published its findings of an investigation into accusations against Gionvanni Pernice of abusive behaviour.
The broadcaster cleared Pernice of some of the most serious allegations levelled against him, while also issuing an apology to actor Amanda Abbington who filed a complaint against Pernice.
That’s a wrap!
What a night, eh? From jaw-dropping transformations to a history-making routine and, of course, Craig getting booed, Movie Week has truly delivered.
I’ll be back next Saturday when Nick Knowles hopefully returns to the floor, meaning we’ll once again have 13 couples dancing. See you then.
Rachel McGrath5 October 2024 20:47
And the vote is open!
I promised I’d let you know when to vote so – go, go, go.
The lines are now open and you can also vote on the Strictly website. It’s worth moving quickly as you don’t have long. – voting closes at 9.05pm.
Rachel McGrath5 October 2024 20:35
Jamie’s scores are in…
He’s finished with his highest score of the series, a well-earned 30.
Rachel McGrath5 October 2024 20:33
What a way to end the show
i’ll be honest, I’m still recovering from Punam’s beautiful routine and the emotional moments after but Jamie – wow!
The EastEnders star had the tough job of closing the show but did so in style with his Rocketman routine.
Hats off to the costume department for this feather bonanza. And the Quickstep was great too!
Rachel McGrath15 October 2024 20:31
Punam’s scores are in…
She’s totally turned things around after being third from bottom in last week’s leaderboard.
This time around, Punam has scored 33 with 8s across the board and a 9 from Shirley.
Rachel McGrath5 October 2024 20:29
Punam leaves Motsi in tears
Motsi was in tears as she praised Punam for her history-making dance, while I also had a small, cry at home.
“That really moved me,” Motsi said. “I know so many people are watching you right now and feel so pleased to watch this on Strictly Come Dancing.
“Just watching you… your hair flying, eyes sparkling and doing the whole storytelling. This has been so wonderful to see, [it’s] so wonderful to see you in that way… Brilliant dancing.”
Ah Saturday nights, eh? Genuinely, who needs to go out when you can watch some celebrities dance and cry at it? A top tier evening.
Rachel McGrath15 October 2024 20:28
Punam’s making history
Punam’s place in the competition looked far from safe last week, when she ended up third from bottom on the leaderboard, so there’s certainly room for improvement.
Quite frankly, there could be no better time for her to be performing a Couple’s Choice — and one that’s making history no less, as Punam and Gorka are doing a traditional Bollywood dance to “Bole Chudiyan” from the 2001 film Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Bravo!
Here’s some more info on their dance…
Rachel McGrath15 October 2024 20:17
Wynne’s scores are in…
He’s scored a very respectable 30, putting him firmly in the upper end of the table.
Rachel McGrath5 October 2024 20:16
The best transformation of the night?
I am, of course, talking about Wynne Evans as Mrs Doubtfire. This is what Movie Week is all about. And the routine isn’t bad at all either.
“Just before you say anything, these are all my own chins,” he quipped to the judges.
Rachel McGrath5 October 2024 20:11
