Angela Scanlon wowed the judging panel as she took on the Charleston for Movie Week.
Last week, Angela Scanlon impressed Strictly Come Dancing fans with her jive to Shampoo’s 90s hit Trouble – but tonight (7th October) the Irish presenter really dazzled the judging panel with her routine.
The TV presenter danced the Charleston to a song from musical Damn Yankees alongside her professional partner Carlos Gu – and received some brilliant comments on her way to a score of 35.
Anton Du Beke called the Movie Week performance “brilliant” and “magical”, telling them: “I have to tell you this. That is the best number I’ve seen on the whole series yet.”
He continued: “It’s everything I love as a dancer. If I want to watch a dance it’s exactly how I want it to be performed. It’s clean as a whistle, you’ve got springs in your shoes, and you’re all sort of bouncy and I love that.
Meanwhile, Shirley Ballas called the performance “phenomenal”, telling the pair: “I love the trust that you have with each other.”
Motsi Mabuse was also effusive, calling the routine “perfect” and adding: “Guys fantastic. Really really good work”.
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Craig Revel Horwood also thought the performance was “absolutely brilliant”, but had some criticism for Angela, telling her: “I would have liked to have seen a little bit more back extension.”
Angela’s score of 35 marks her best score to date and takes her and Carlos to the top of the leaderboard.
Strictly Come Dancing continues on BBC One at 6:20pm on Saturday 7th October 2023. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what’s on.
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