Strictly Come Dancing 2024 LIVE: Beetlejuice-inspired Halloween show saw all eyes on Wynne Evans once more
STRICTLY Come Dancing professionals are set to perform a Beetlejuice-inspired routine for the 20th-anniversary series' Halloween week.
The remaining 11 couples once again graced the ballroom floor, clad in a variety of eerie and Halloween inspired costumes.
During Sunday’s results show, the dancers will present a routine choreographed by Matt Flint, featuring Carlos Gu dressed as the iconic lead character from Tim Burton’s 1988 horror-comedy film and its sequel, which hit cinemas last month.
Singer Wynne Evans has come under fire again for allegedly telling a "crude" joke to one of the show's make-up artists.
He made a grand entrance to the ballroom dressed as the devil as his partner Katya Jones wrapped her arms around his shoulders.
But once the dancing started, he once again vanished from screens as viewers spotted his absence during some of the Claudatorium segments.
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Judges' scores - Wynne and Katya
Craig - 8
Motsi - 9
Shirley - 9
Anton - 8
Judges' feedback - Wynne and Katya
Anton - Described the dance as "tremendous" and said it was one of Wynne's best performances.
Craig - After leaving everyone in stitches with a cheeky remark, he says "Love, love, loved it."
Motsi - Said she feels this is Wynne's best dance yet - and knew it was coming. She describes the dance as "beautifully timed" and praises the story/dance foundation.
Shirley - Mentions the "risks and chances" involved in the dance and mentions getting goosebumps. "In it to win it mate, that's all it looks to me."
Excitement abounds
A clearly happy Katya climbs on a desk used in the dance. Squealing, she jumps into Wynne's arms.
New scenery
Wynne brought Katya into the studio for his BBC Radio Wales show. Could we be about to see a career change?
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Wynne and Katya with the Tango. They're dancing to "Money, Money, Money" by ABBA.
Judges' scores - Jamie and Michelle
Craig - 8
Motsi - 9
Shirley - 9
Anton - 8
Judges' feedback - Jamie and Michelle
Shirley - "You shifted from foot to foot, gave it 100 per cent." Comments on the "joy" Jamie brought to the dance.
Anton - "Your best dance to date, by far." Discusses the "superb energy". Discusses footwork - and gets some boos from the crowd, but he quickly waves it off.
Craig - Says Jamie is an "incredible dancer" but calls for some improvements.
Motsi - Said Jamie "showed quality in partnering" and that Jamie shone when the moments came.
Daunting dance
EastEnders star Jamie says he's nervous about taking on the lifts involved with the Salsa. He hopes he doesn't drop Michelle.
Up next
Jamie and Michelle taking on the Salsa. Will they pull it off?
Judges' scores - Nick and Luba
Craig - 4
Motsi - 6
Shirley - 5
Anton - 6
Judges' feedback - Nick and Luba
Craig - He choregraphed the routine in the actual Paddington movie. Says there is "no comparison". He remarks Nick could've gone "more crazy with it". Felt there was no swivel and that Nick overplaced. He described the character as "fantastic".
Motsi - Says it takes a lot of courage to return after his injury. She says the dance had a "different type of groove".
Shirley - Loves the fact Nick "took a risk" in using props, describes the synchronisation as "lovely". She says Nick shows potential and promise.
Anton - Says he loved it and "beautifully choreographed" - said he thought the couple improved and made the choreography look better. Described the dance as "rather splendid."
Poignant tribute
Nick says he's dedicating the dance to his son Eddie. Will he make his boy proud?
Nick's return
Nick shares an update on how his injury came to be. He'll be performing the Movie Week dance that was intended for last week.
Famous faces
Fans have spotted the likes of Sam Thompson and Helen Skelton in the audience.
Judges' scores - Sarah and Vito
Craig - 6
Motsi - 7
Shirley - 7
Anton - 7
Wardrobe malfunction
Part of Sarah's outfit seems to fall apart.
Judges' feedback
Shirley - Could definitely feel the emotion. Spotting on the spins was flawless, twice during the dance. Nice footwork, except it didn't glide. Loved the role reversal. "Lovely, lovely performance".
Anton - Lost quality of flow. Also some boos but Anton laughs it off. Describes the dancing as beautiful, wonderful moves, tell a beautiful story. Work on striding out - then Sarah will "just be perfect."
Craig - Without glide, it doesn't look nice. Felt like Sarah was attacking the dance too much, trying to hard. Some boos to Craig's comments too. Loves that Sarah is a clean, clean dancer.
Motsi - Think what Sarah and Vito do well is capture the music, feels like she can "see the music". Motsi feels as though Sarah can breathe a little bit and allow herself to move. Thinks the continuation of movement will help the lower part of her body.
Tonal shift
Compared to Shayne and Nancy's bright and bold background, Sarah and Vito are dressed in darker colours. The song's lyrics also lend some emotion to the dance.
Sarah and Vito
The pair are dancing the Foxtrot to Billie Eilish's "Birds of a Feather" - while Sarah discusses how the song resonates to her family.
Celeb cameo
Alan Carr makes a surprise appearance to read out the Terms and Conditions. He also promotes his game show Picture Slam.
Judges' scores
Craig - 7
Motsi - 8
Shirley - 7
Anton - 8
Craig's critique
Craig remarked the dance lacked "resistance and tone". He also agreed with Anton's comments.
Anton's remarks
He told Shayne and Nancy that two weeks of doing ballroom have brought the pair closer to together. "Huge improvement... keep that going!"
Shirley's comments
Shirley told the pair she saw an improvement, captured the dance's essence and loved the "sense of freedom" at the end. Suggested continue to work on co-ordination.