Thank you and goodnight That concludes Saturday’s liveblog but the weekend’s dance action is far from over. See you back here for the results show, which airs 7.15pm Sunday on BBC1. I’ll kickstart the blog at 6.45pm for build-up, so please rejoin me then. In the meantime, I’m @michaelhogan on Twitter, so do foxtrot by and say hello. Thanks again for watching along with me and your truly excellent company. See you tomorrow but in the meantime, you know the sparkly score: keeeeeep dancing! Tunes and yours truly on TV TV viewers can flip to BBC2 now for more music, with Mary J Blige At The BBC currently on-air. That’s followed by First Ladies of Hip Hop at 9.30pm, then Later With Jools Holland at 10.30pm. At 9.30pm on Channel 5, a certain Strictly liveblogger pops up on sitcom nostalgia-fest Man About the House: 50 Years Of Laughs. Just in case you haven’t had enough of me this evening, Film-wise, tonight’s picks are Knives Out at 9.30pm on Channel 4 and Lady Bird at 12.10am on BBC1. Set your Betamax videobox if you haven’t had the pleasure. Zara and the boys in dance-off danger Scores will now be combined with the public vote and the bottom two couples will face the dreaded dance-off™ on Sunday evening. According to the judges’ scores, it’s Jody Cundy and Eddie Kadi who deserve the red spotlight of doom. Zara McDermott was vastly improved but as a dance-off survivor and joint third bottom, still might not be safe. Krishnan Guru-Murthy scored the same as Zara. Surely he’ll have enough viewer support to be safe? Finally, La Rippon once again went down a storm with you wise commenters. Lidoswimmer says: “Angela Rippon is 79...79! She even made me forget to look at Kai, which is a feat.” fihema adds: “I love the fact that I’m sitting watching Angela Rippon dance to Conchita Wurst with ‘a very much younger man’. HA! Something good had to come out of 2023.” When it comes to Bobby Brazier’s tango, MarkRoche says: “Bobby looked really nervous - for me, not his best.” Derek Zoolander fan MikeMoonlight adds: “Bobby channelling his inner catwalk model there. Apparently, if he wins Strictly this year, he’s promised to use it as a platform for opening his long-cherished Bobby Brazier Centre For Kids Who Can’t Read Good And Wanna Learn To Do Other Stuff Good Too.” On Layton’s leaderboard-topping cha cha cha, wtrukus simply says “Layton = Sparkly yeti” IvanTiger says: “Again Layton dances better than the pro. Great outfit, btw.” McCulloch29 adds: “Holy moly, I enjoyed that routine from Nikita and Layton. Breathtaking.” Owbeck says “Have to say that choreography brought out the best in Annabel, Jojo is just fab.” Lushattic says: “Swing band version of Sex Bomb? Good lord.” Jagadox says: “There is much to be said for a man who can rock a pair of pink trousers. Eddie can certainly do it, but not so sure about his dance this week.” TiggyStardust says: “My favourite part of Krishnan’s entry is the teenage baiting. Reminds me why I love the ringleader/ troublemaker Clauds.” Fresh from a shift serving tonic wine and sponge fingers at Acorn Antiques, BoadiceaOverall says: “I want Annabel’s frock - and Johannes to wear it with.” avenueman adds: “Hearing Zara sobbing at the end of her dance, proving I guess how much this all means to her, makes me want to invest in her journey (klaxon) more than before. A decent effort I thought this week.” Readers’ verdicts are in A snappy vox pop of your comments. G1adys says: “Good start from Ellie. Hope voters still remember her by the time those voting lines open. I’m a little scared she may find herself in the middle of the board having gone out first.” Strictlylounging says of that Fleetwood Mac foxtrot: “I really like Joe Varney and Amanda and I love this song, but don’t think the song was the best match for this dance. She’s still a brilliant dancer, though.” Yodaknowsall adds: “A fun salsa from Jody, unfortunately there was no hip action. Lifts were great though. Jody’s chest is on par with the professionals.” And I agree with Lidoswimmer, who says: “I really like Anton as a judge but he does seem to be channelling Bruno more than usual tonight.” It’s only the Golden Glitterballs! They’re the awards that everyone wants. Sort of. Here are this week’s gong recipients… Best dance: Layton Williams topped the scoreboard and Nigel Harman bounced back into contention but my votes go to Angela Rippon’s birthday rumba and Adam Thomas, who waltzed his way from dance-off danger into the top three. Worst dance: Jody Cundy or Eddie Kadi. Bottom two on the scoreboard and by some distance the night’s weakest, I’m afraid. Best music choice: A strong playlist included Fleetwood Mac, David Bowie, Whitney Houston, Tom Jones, Conchita Wurst and the first time that Red Hot Chili Peppers have ever been played on Strictly. But as a secret Fanilow myself, it has to be Copacabana. But who shot who? Worst music choice: Sex Bomb. The slightly ropy version of Bowie’s Fashion in second place. Also: why the Peggy Lee version of You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me and not Dusty Springfield’s classic? Best outfit: A dead heat between Zara McDermott’s frock with maribou feathered hem in shades of grey, and Layton Williams’ sparkly jumpsuit. Bronze medal to Annabel Croft’s swinging 60s number. Gratuitous mention for Vito’s bare chest beneath his pink jacket. Worst outfit: Angela Scanlon’s dress disappointed. Motsi Mabuse’s outsize sparkly power-suit in second place. Sorrynotsorry. Best judges’ comment: “If you lot can’t boo properly, then don’t bother,” drawled Craig. Cue louder panto booing. “Now I feel at home,” he said approvingly. Worst VT: More informative than usual with extra dance lessons from the pros. But Amanda and Giovanni’s car share was no Peter Kay’s. Eddie Kadi’s stand-up set to a Karen-shaped audience of one was also awkz. Best Claudia quip: Her continuing obsession with Krishnan Guru Murthy’s teenage son. Final scoreboard Big gaps at either end. Layton Williams in front by a four-point margin, followed by Nigel Harman and Adam Thomas in an all-male top three. Down the bottom, it’s Jody Cundy again, then a five-point gap to Eddie Kadi. And then a four-point gap to a cluster of couples: Ellie Leach, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Zara McDermott and Angela Scanlon. If Jody and Eddie get enough viewer votes, there could be a dance-off shock or two. Credits roll “Keeeeeep dancing,” trill Tess and Claud as per. As everyone catches their breath and Michael McIntyre’s squealy wheel spins into view on BBC1, please stay with us for analysis, reaction and a round-up of your comments. And the voting lines are… open! Cue pandemonium and brilliantly deadpan Craigface. Judges’ comments for Bobby and Dianne: Shirley says “lovely flex in the knees, strong start but inconsistent frame, outstanding”. Anton says “didn’t break hold, really good and flat, need more stillness and sharpness”. Craig says “lack of focus and intent, I could see the mechanics, great dance but not sold to me”. Motsi concludes “I agree with Mr Craig, lost entertainment factor and left the dance too bare, push it to the next level”. Sevens and eights? Bobby admits it’s been a tough week in training. Judges’ scores: 7, 7, 8, 8 for a total of 30 points. Top half.