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Strictly Come Dancing fans were given a surprise during the semi-final of the dancing contest on Saturday evening. Layton Williams and his partner Nikita Kuzmin took on an emotional Rhumba performance as the tipped winners were told their dance was “a little hard in places” and awarded 36 points before coming back with an energetic Charleston. Viewers were stunned when judge Craig Revel Horwood stood up and clapped in a very rare move for the 'strict' marking panellist as he praised the West End star. He said it was, "the best Charleston I have ever seen in 20 years darling". Read More Related Articles Strictly's Tess Daly opens up on Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola romance 'clues' Read More Related Articles
BBC Strictly's Annabel Croft 'undermarked' in semi-final performance as co-stars fume Head judge Shirley Ballas added: "I feel like I am in the company of dance Royalty, absolutely fantastic," as the pair were awarded a perfect score of 40 out of 40 for a second time during their stint in the competition. Nikita became emotional as he gave a speech to his 'best friend' Layton on why they should be voted through to the final as his co-stars Annabel Croft, Ellie Leach and Bobby Brazier also battled it out with their professional partners. Judge Craig stood up to praise the couple on their performance. (Image: BBC) Bobby Brazier and his partner Dianne Buswell kicked the night off with a dazzling performance to Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin which shot them off to a good start with the highest scoring quickstep across the competition. Read More Related Articles Strictly's Bobby Brazier 'bans family member from BBC studio' following bust-up At the beginning of the programme, presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman reminded viewers that there was no public vote last week after Nigel Harman pulled out due to an injury. This means that the scores have been carried over to this week and will be added to tonight’s scores. The BBC Strictly Come Dancing final will take place next Saturday, December 16. Top TV news BBC presenter's rude gesture This Morning fans praise Emma and Rylan First look at new Traitors Corrie star to leave after 17 years Get the latest celebrity gossip and telly news sent straight to your inbox. Sign up to our daily Showbiz newsletter here . Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Follow Daily Record
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