var galleryData = [{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Christmas Special","caption":"<p>Tom Chambers is still riding the wave of success after winning Strictly Come Dancing.<br><br>But for fans of other contestants, you'll be chuffed to see the likes of Kelly Brook returning for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/23/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Xmas-Special-2-WK52-Dec08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Christmas Special","caption":"<p>Winner of the previous season, Alesha Dixon, is strutting her stuff with Matthew Cutler.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/23/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Xmas-Special-1-WK52-Dec08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Christmas Special","caption":"<p>Will she outshine new winner Tom and his partner Camilla?<\/p>","url":"2008/12/23/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Xmas-Special-3-WK52-Dec08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Christmas Special","caption":"<p>Despite having to leave the show early due to the death of her father, Kelly Brook is still a fave so we're chuffed she's back on the arm of Brian Fortuna.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/23/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Xmas-Special-4-WK52-Dec08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Christmas Special","caption":"<p>Look how glam Jill Halfpenny and Darren Bennett are looking?<\/p>","url":"2008/12/23/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Xmas-Special-5-WK52-Dec08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Christmas Special","caption":"<p>But leave it to Rachel Stevens and Vincent Simone to really get the floor on fire. Wow.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/23/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Xmas-Special-6-WK52-Dec08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Christmas Special","caption":"<p>Lisa Snowdon and Brendan Cole look chuffed to be there too.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/23/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Xmas-Special-WK52-Dec08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Finale","caption":"<p>Tom Chambers and pro partner Camilla Dallerup danced their socks off to become Strictly Come Dancing Champions, 2008.<br><br>See Showbiz's <a href=\"http://showbiz.sky.com/strictly-best-bits\">Strictly<\/a> best bits gallery.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/22/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Finale-Wk-52-Dec08-36.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing: Finale"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Finale","caption":"<p>The pair were thrilled to bits, having beaten stiff competition from Rachel Stevens and Lisa Snowdon.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/22/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Finale-Wk-52-Dec08-24.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing: Finale"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Finale","caption":"<p>After a heavily criticised semi-final performance, no one expected them to win.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/22/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Finale-Wk-52-Dec08-2.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing: Finale"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Finale","caption":"<p>But Tom and Camilla worked hard to beat the odds.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/22/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Finale-Wk-52-Dec08-46.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing: Finale"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Finale","caption":"<p>And ultimately went home with the gong.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/22/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Finale-Wk-52-Dec08-25.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing: Finale"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Finale","caption":"<p>In the run up to the final, it was expected that the battle would be between the two girls.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/22/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Finale-Wk-52-Dec08-13.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing: Finale"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Finale","caption":"<p>But with a huge amount of public support behind him...<\/p>","url":"2008/12/22/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Finale-Wk-52-Dec08-14.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing: Finale"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Finale","caption":"<p>Nobody could stop the Holby City hunk from taking the crown.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/22/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Finale-Wk-52-Dec08-5.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing: Finale"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Finale","caption":"<p>Following a divine foxtrot, Arlene told Tom: \"This is a difficult dance and it takes ease and rhythm and drive, and you have the rhythm of Fred Astaire, the drive of Jeremy Clarkson and the ease of Daniel Craig!\"<\/p>","url":"2008/12/22/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Finale-Wk-52-Dec08-29.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing: Finale"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Finale","caption":"<p>The couple's salsa also went down well. Arlene said: \"Well Tom I feel like I've picked on you a lot this series, but one element of this dance is the man flirts with the woman, and you didn't just flirt with this woman, but all the women here...!\"<\/p>","url":"2008/12/22/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Finale-Wk-52-Dec08-34.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing: Finale"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Finale","caption":"<p>The judges weren't so impressed with their Viennese Waltz.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/22/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Finale-Wk-52-Dec08-12.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing: Finale"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Finale","caption":"<p>But it was the couple's showdance that really sealed the deal. Arlene said: \"All I can say is WOW! Can I tell you that wasn't just brilliant for an amateur, that was brilliant for a professional!\"<\/p>","url":"2008/12/22/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Finale-Wk-52-Dec08-11.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing: Finale"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Finale","caption":"<p>Rachel Stevens and pro partner Vincent Simone battled to the final dance-off, but despite four beautiful performances, they just couldn't manage to win.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/22/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Finale-Wk-52-Dec08-15.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing: Finale"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Finale","caption":"<p>The couple's saucy Rhumba caused Bruno to gush: \"Rachel I need a shower, a stiff drink, you must do it all over again! It was addictive. Your sense of music is incredible... beautiful!\"<\/p>","url":"2008/12/22/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Finale-Wk-52-Dec08-17.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing: Finale"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Finale","caption":"<p>While Craig told Rachel: \"You've been nothing less than brilliant, our best celebrity dancer... gorgeous foxtrot.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/12/22/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Finale-Wk-52-Dec08-31.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing: Finale"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Finale","caption":"<p>But their show dance went a little wrong when Vince threw Rach across the floor with a little too much vigour - still, her face looked ok...<\/p>","url":"2008/12/22/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Finale-Wk-52-Dec08-8.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing: Finale"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Finale","caption":"<p>Despite being hot to trot over the past couple of weeks, Lisa Snowdon and Brendan Cole didn't have what it takes.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/22/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Finale-Wk-52-Dec08-10.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing: Finale"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Finale","caption":"<p>Bruno called their Cha Cha Cha: \"Truly eye-popping brilliant! You have satiated the hopes of the nation!\"<\/p>","url":"2008/12/22/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Finale-Wk-52-Dec08-9.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing: Finale"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Finale","caption":"<p>But the couple's show dance didn't quite have the wow factor.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/22/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Finale-Wk-52-Dec08-19.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing: Finale"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Finale","caption":"<p>Meanwhile, John Sergeant almost stole the show when he returned to drag Kristina along the floor one last time.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/22/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Finale-Wk-52-Dec08-23.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing: Finale"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Finale","caption":"<p>It was a treat to see Mark Foster back on the dance floor.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/22/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Finale-Wk-52-Dec08-6.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing: Finale"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Finale","caption":"<p>Heather Small looked ravishing in pink.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/22/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Finale-Wk-52-Dec08-18.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing: Finale"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Finale","caption":"<p>While Gillian Taylforth looked happy to be part of the night.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/22/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Finale-Wk-52-Dec08-20.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing: Finale"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Finale","caption":"<p>Phil Daniels returned for a cheeky number with pro partner Flavia Cacace.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/22/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Finale-Wk-52-Dec08-26.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing: Finale"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Finale","caption":"<p>And Gary Rhodes showed us his dancing, err, prowess one last time.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/22/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Finale-Wk-52-Dec08-30.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing: Finale"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Finale","caption":"<p>Christine Bleakley took a turn.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/22/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Finale-Wk-52-Dec08-32.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing: Finale"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Finale","caption":"<p>And Andrew Castle's performance was a real treat.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/22/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Finale-Wk-52-Dec08-35.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing: Finale"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Finale","caption":"<p>Jesse Wallace returned to the Strictly stage.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/22/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Finale-Wk-52-Dec08-37.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing: Finale"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Finale","caption":"<p>As did true gent, Don Warrington.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/22/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Finale-Wk-52-Dec08-40.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing: Finale"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Finale","caption":"<p>Cherie Lunghi was classy as ever.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/22/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Finale-Wk-52-Dec08-45.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing: Finale"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Finale","caption":"<p>But we were most pleased to see Austin 'guns' Healey back where he belongs.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/22/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Finale-Wk-52-Dec08-41.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing: Finale"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Finale","caption":"<p>All the Strictly celebs were chuffed to bits for Tom and Camilla.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/22/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Finale-Wk-52-Dec08-44.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing: Finale"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Finale","caption":"<p>And after a fab year with shocks, strops and scandals galore, we can't wait 'till the next one.<\/p><p>Bring on Strictly Come Dancing, 2009!<\/p>","url":"2008/12/22/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Finale-Wk-52-Dec08-38.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing: Finale"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 13","caption":"<p>Here are the weeks leading up to the big eve. All three semi-finalists have survived to the next round, but the Strictly celebrity's celebrations were somewhat marred this week by yet another <a href=\"http://tv.sky.com/strictly-refund-row\">scandal<\/a>.<\/p><p>But after a poor week's dancing, can Tom catch up to Rachel and Lisa's standard for the final?<\/p>","url":"2008/12/15/News-BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Vote-Scandal-Tom-Chambers-Wk-51-Dec08-5.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Tom Chambers"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 13","caption":"<p>Tom and Camilla's argentine tango was a matter of style over substance according to the judges. Tom's 'acting' went down well but Len thought: \"It could have done with a little bit more intricacy in the feet and so on.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/12/15/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-51-Dec08-Gallery-8.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 13","caption":"<p>Unfortunately the couple's jive didn't go down any better. Craig thought that Tom \"started to get a little bit lazy towards the end,\" and added: \"I wasn't thrilled by the routine itself... it didn't show you off to your full potential.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/12/15/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-51-Dec08-Gallery-17.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 13","caption":"<p>Arlene, though, was happy with the enthusiasm Tom put into the routine, saying: \"In terms of energy, it was more exciting than the 50 percent off sale at Woolies. You went for it.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/12/15/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-51-Dec08-Gallery-5.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 13","caption":"<p>Lisa couldn't help but show off her pins as she and Brendan took on the Argentine tango. Bruno said: \"Lisa's legs reached to the outer limits! Absolutely on the money performance wise, the figures were superb.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/12/15/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-51-Dec08-Gallery-14.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 13","caption":"<p>Arlene was impressed with the sexy routine, she told Lisa: \"Those legs were made for wrapping!\"<\/p>","url":"2008/12/15/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-51-Dec08-Gallery-6.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 13","caption":"<p>But it was the couple's quickstep that blew the judges away. Bruno enthused: \"You moved around the dancefloor with the radiance and the light of a shooting star.\" We couldn't agree more.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/15/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-51-Dec08-Gallery-13.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 13","caption":"<p>Rachel and Vincent's American smooth caused a bit of controversy amongst the judges. Arlene likened Rach to Ginger Rogers, but Len felt it didn't meet the dance requirements: \"It was just wandering around the floor and doing a few steps.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/12/15/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-51-Dec08-Gallery-12.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 13","caption":"<p>But their steamy Argentine tango was a different story. Arlene said: \"This dance is about longing and yearning. You connected, and the yearning and burning was so hot, it was burning a hole in the floor.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/12/15/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-51-Dec08-Gallery-9.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 13","caption":"<p>Len thought: \"A technical tour-de-force. So precise. It could have done with a little bit more of a dramatic edge.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/12/15/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-51-Dec08-Gallery.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 13","caption":"<p>Bruno enthused: \"It was incredible, at moments you seemed to morph into a sensual being with four legs. Talk about caressing the floor, your feet were kissing the floor. The sequences were so difficult, and executed with such finesse and ease, it was superb.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/12/15/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-51-Dec08-Gallery-7.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 13","caption":"<p>And Craig said: \"What is difficult about this dance is maintaining that connection and stillness of body, while the downstairs is going mad. And you did that absolutely brilliantly.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/12/15/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-51-Dec08-Gallery-2.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 13","caption":"<p>The lack of a dance-off was a big surprise, but with all three couples still in the running <i>and<\/i> a performance by John Sergeant, next week's final is sure to be spectacular.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/15/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-51-Dec08-Gallery-15.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 12","caption":"<p>Rugby star Austin Healey has hung up his dancing boots by becoming the 13th celebrity to be voted off Strictly Come Dancing.<br><br>\r\nHis salsa wasn't hot enough to keep him from the firing line.<br><br>\r\nAfter being booted out, Austin said: \"I'd like to say three thank you's, firstly to everyone at Strictly for giving me the chance to be in something so amazing. Secondly, to Erin, she's been such an amazing partner, and thirdly and most importantly, to my wife. I have four beautiful daughters and the best woman in the world in my wife.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/12/8/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-50-Dec08-7.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 12","caption":"<p>Austin and Erin Boag did a salsa and American Smooth.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/8/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-50-Dec08-16.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 12","caption":"<p>Judge Craig Revel Horwood told Austin: \"When you're dancing with Erin your performance is electric, but when left on your own there's a little bit of timidity.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/12/8/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-50-Dec08-8.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 12","caption":"<p>On his American Smooth Arlene Phillipps said: \"You mustn't let Erin outdance you, you've got to come out and dance like a star - you played rugby for England, now I want you to come out and dance for England.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/12/8/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-50-Dec08-11.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 12","caption":"<p>Rachel and Vincent's salsa went down a treat, with Craig saying: \"Compact, tight, absolutely gorgeous.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/12/8/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-50-Dec08-10.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 12","caption":"<p>Their tango was a hit too, with Len saying: \"I loved the light and shade of it, then all that sharp Staccatos... and the musical interpretation... I wish I had (a score of) 11 - it was fantastic.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/12/8/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-50-Dec08-17.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 12","caption":"<p>Tom and Camilla Dallerup's foxtrot got Arlene gushing, saying: \"All you've got do is smile that smile, and you'll be dancing into that final.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/12/8/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-50-Dec08-12.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 12","caption":"<p>Bruno said: \"The golden couple, you aimed high and hit the spot, great technique, executed with incredible flair.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/12/8/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-50-Dec08-13.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 12","caption":"<p>Lisa was a fave with Len Goodman saying of her and Brendan's waltz: \"It was bit like Lisa Snowden, it was like the mountain in Wales, beautiful, breath-taking.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/12/8/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-50-Dec08-15.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 11","caption":"<p>Christine's luck ran out this weekend as the presenter was booted from the competition after being likened to a 'rag doll' by Arlene Philips.<\/p><p>Meanwhile, it was a shock to see former favourite Rachel in the dance-off after a spectacular waltz.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-49-Dec08-13.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 11","caption":"<p>It was a terrible tango that let Christine down. Arlene Christine was moving \"like a rag doll. Arms were limp. You need to tighten up and harden up.\" Bruno agreed, saying: \"It was a bit limp.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-49-Dec08-12.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 11","caption":"<p>The couple's second dance fared a little better, but Craig thought their salsa was \"stompy\" and ultimately the panel unanimously voted to save Rachel and Vincent.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-49-Dec08-6.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 11","caption":"<p>But we're more concerned with how Rach and Vince ended up in the dance off.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-49-Dec08-17.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 11","caption":"<p>The couple's waltz was described as \"one of the most soul-tingling waltz we have seen on Strictly\" by Arlene.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-49-Dec08-5.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 11","caption":"<p>While Bruno said their paso doble was \"a great dance.\" Could this pair be lacking in the public support they need to win?<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-49-Dec08-10.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 11","caption":"<p>Austin and Erin's Foxtrot wasn't all good: \"You started out magical, but halfway through you lost the performance,\" said Arlene.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-49-Dec08-2.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 11","caption":"<p>But the couple's paso doble left the judges split. \"I've never seen such a powerful performance,\" gushed Bruno, while Len likened Austin to \"a Spanish waiter giving out hors d'oeuvres.\" Charming.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-49-Dec08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 11","caption":"<p>Tom and Camilla's waltz drew attention to the actor's posterior, leading Len, Craig and Bruno to comment on his bum moves.<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-49-Dec08-3.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 11","caption":"<p>But the couple's samba impressed - Bruno called it: \"camper than a row of tents. An explosion of fun!\"<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-49-Dec08-1.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 11","caption":"<p>After a disappointing couple of weeks, Lisa got her groove back, leading the judges to call her foxtrot \"amazing\" and \"totally gorgeous\".<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-49-Dec08-11.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 11","caption":"<p>And Lisa managed to keep the top spot with what Arlene called \"the best Cha Cha Cha of the series\". Nice work Lisa!<\/p>","url":"2008/12/1/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-49-Dec08-4.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 10","caption":"<p>Jodie's luck ran out when the ex-model was booted from the competition when the judges unanimously voted to save 'dance off Queen' Lisa Snowdon.<\/p><p>Meanwhile, John Sergeant performed his last waltz to a standing ovation.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-48-Nov08-10.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 10","caption":"<p>Jodie and Ian's chances weren't great as the ex-model had been <a href=\"http://tv.sky.com/jodies-strictly-flu-drama\">suffering a cold<\/a> all week. Their jive went down well with the judges though, even Craig said: \"I was pleasantly surprised. I thought it was a really, really confident, tight performance.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-48-Nov08-21.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 10","caption":"<p>But when it came down to the final decision, the judges unanimously decided to save Lisa and Brendan. Bruno summed up: \"two amazing performances but for me one was brilliant.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-48-Nov08-3.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 10","caption":"<p>So lucky Lisa lives to dance another day. The couple's Quickstep went down well with the judges, Arlene told Lisa: \"It was full of fancy footwork, you gave Brendan a run for his money!\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-48-Nov08-12.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 10","caption":"<p>But after landing in the bottom two for two weeks in a row, it doesn't seem the public agree. Can Lisa and Brendan manage to claw back their popularity?<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-48-Nov08-7.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 10","caption":"<p>Rachel and Vincent, meanwhile turned in a top performance earning themselves full marks for their Foxtrot. Bruno gushed: \"This dance was not close to you, it was close to heaven... bliss.\" While Craig had just one word for the couple: \"Fab-u-lous!\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-48-Nov08-13.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 10","caption":"<p>Looks like Rach has definitely got her groove back. As the competition gets tighter, could she be this year's winner?<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-48-Nov08-5.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 10","caption":"<p>Austin decided to show off some muscle for a Cha Cha Cha that left Arlene breathless. The usually harsh judge said: \"It was great, cheeky, naughty.\" Craig agreed, saying: \"the cheekiest Cha Cha I have seen, Suggestive gyration, full of!\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-48-Nov08-18.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 10","caption":"<p>And it looks like the judges weren't the only ones to enjoy Austin's performance. Check out pro partner Erin getting an eyefull!<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-48-Nov08-2.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 10","caption":"<p>Christine and Matthew's Cha Cha Cha fell a little flat. Bruno summed up: \"That should suit you... but you didn't engage as much as I'd have liked you to, you lost your footing... you've got to work more, on the hips... More, more, more!\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-48-Nov08-23.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 10","caption":"<p>Meanwhile, Arlene felt \"this song is about the Latin beat, the feet on the floor, you need to feel the rhythm, you weren't connected with it... you were flat footed.\" While Craig said: \"Disappointing, very wooden, sticky. You need to turn your feet out more.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-48-Nov08-16.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 10","caption":"<p>But Tom and Camilla's Tango was spot on. \"It had drive, passion... you stalked the floor, it was a gripping tale of Tango\" said Arlene.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-48-Nov08-22.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 10","caption":"<p>But Craig got a bit overexcited, telling Tom: \"I wouldn't mind coming to your hospital for a little bit of slapping, I loved it!... The only thing it lacked was some moments of stillness.\" Ooh-er.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-48-Nov08-17.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 10","caption":"<p>And finally, Strictly welcomed the people's John Travolta, John Sergeant, back to the dance floor to perform his last Waltz.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-48-Nov08-15.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 10","caption":"<p>He and Kristina took to the floor and were met by a standing ovation.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-48-Nov08-6.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 10","caption":"<p>Meanwhile the judges wished John all the best, and Kristina couldn't help shedding a few tears.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-48-Nov08-20.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 10","caption":"<p>John said the experience had been \"strictly fantastic\" before thanking Kristina, his voting fans and the judges.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/24/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-48-Nov08-4.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 9","caption":"<p>Cherie's cheeky Cha Cha Cha couldn't save her this weekend, despite getting a whopping 32 points from the judges.<\/p><p>But here's the real shocker - John Sergeant wasn't even in the bottom two.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/17/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-47-Nov08-20.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 9","caption":"<p>The judges seemed perfectly happy with Cherie's performance, Bruno declared, \"What a pair of pins! This is a breakthrough - you can do Latin. I loved it!\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/17/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-47-Nov08-9.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 9","caption":"<p>Even Craig told the couple: \"You're magnificent to watch.\" While Len said \"Your Latin is very clean and precise - I just want to see little bit more Wild Cherry coming out.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/17/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-47-Nov08-22.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 9","caption":"<p>But sadly, when it came to the dance-off, the judges chose to keep Lisa and Brendan in the competition. Cherie was gracious in defeat, and said the experience had been \"wonderful.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/17/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-47-Nov08-6.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 9","caption":"<p>Lisa and Brendan are going to have to put in some work if they want to impress next week. Their Salsa didn't go down well.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/17/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-47-Nov08-5.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 9","caption":"<p>Arlene told Lisa that \"there's a tension inside of you, and you didn't go with the flow.\" But Len told the couple he was impressed.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/17/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-47-Nov08-3.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 9","caption":"<p>Meanwhile, the John Sergeant controversy continues. Strictly's resident underdog certainly seems to have public support, despite his lack of talent on the dance floor.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/17/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-47-Nov08-28.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 9","caption":"<p>Arlene told John: \"For the first time tonight, I really got what other people see in you. It was quite endearing.\" But according to show insiders, the judges still aren't happy that he's holding on to his spot in the competition.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/17/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-47-Nov08-24.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 9","caption":"<p>One star who did prove herself was Rachel Stevens, who danced a Rhumba raunchy enough to have us blushing.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/17/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-47-Nov08-29.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 9","caption":"<p>Rach and Vincent were awarded 39 points for their performance, and even got a compliment from Craig: \"I thought it was a bit rude and indecent. I loved it.\" Arlene said that it was the first time this series that she'd got goosebumps.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/17/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-47-Nov08-14.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 9","caption":"<p>Austin held his place at the top of the leader board with a sexy Tango. Craig said it was: \"Aggressive, passionate, driven. You told the story, you looked like you were in absolute complete control.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/17/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-47-Nov08-30.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 9","caption":"<p>\"That tango was tingling with torrid passion,\" said Arlene. \"I didn't think you had that in you.\"\r\nBruno declared, \"You went for that Tango like a rampaging beast!\" Ooh-er. Steady on!<\/p>","url":"2008/11/17/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-47-Nov08-31.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 9","caption":"<p>Tom delivered yet another consistent performance, but Craig didn't like his salsa, saying: \"It was a little too much about you. It felt slightly selfish.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/17/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-47-Nov08-8.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 9","caption":"<p>The other judges disagreed strongly, with Len calling Craig \"a born again plonker!\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/17/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-47-Nov08.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 9","caption":"<p>Christine has been steadily improving, and this week was no exception. Arlene called the presenter's Waltz: \"Without a doubt your best yet\", and Len agreed.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/17/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-47-Nov08-1.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 9","caption":"<p>Bruno told her: \"It's great to see, as the weeks go by, you get more polished and refined. Stick with that focus.\" While Craig said: \"This week the top half of your body and the bottom half are actually a working unit.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/17/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-47-Nov08-16.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 9","caption":"<p>Jodie also put on a good show. Len thought her Quickstep was \"Bright and light, like skipping across hot coals.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/17/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-47-Nov08-4.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 9","caption":"<p>For Bruno, the pair were \"really back on track\". He declared: \"This is the way to go if you want to be a winner!\" Arlene said that while \"they say tall girls aren't fast, you looked like you were training for the hundred metres in 2012!\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/17/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-47-Nov08-17.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 9","caption":"<p>Welsh wonder Tom Jones performed accompanied by a Cha Cha Cha from pro dancers Darren and Lilia and Ian and Camilla. <\/p><p>And as an extra special treat, Brucie and Anton took to the floor, performing a Ballroom dance to Me and My Shadow, whilst accompanied by the Strictly live band.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/17/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-47-Nov08-11.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 9","caption":"<p>Following this week's shock elimination, it looks like Strictly is as unpredictable as ever. Will John manage to stumble his way to the final?<\/p>","url":"2008/11/17/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-47-Nov08-7.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 8","caption":"<p>Heather and her American boy danced their last Tango in week eight.<\/p><p>But the real fuss is around another twinkle-toed celeb; the judges simply can't believe that John Sergeant is still in the running.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-26.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 8","caption":"<p>Heather and Brian's Tango impressed the judges this week. Arlene said: \"Heather, you have got stronger and stronger week by week. Although you still do not have that sharp staccato passion, drama and drive that the tango needs.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-16.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 8","caption":"<p>But when it came down to the bottom two, all of the judges opted to eliminate the singer. Heather took the news gracefully, and said: \"I enjoyed it, it's been a ball. I feel like a winner because I've enjoyed it so much and I've met such a great young man in Brian.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-6.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 8","caption":"<p>We hate to say it but Heather never had a chance against the lovely Rachel Stevens.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-23.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 8","caption":"<p>Rachel and Vincent's American Smooth impressed the judges. But, true to form, Arlene did have one criticism: \"it was bright, lively, tricky footwork, so why wasn't it perfect for me? You don't use your eyes... you look gorgeous, but you need to find a story through your eyes.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-11.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 8","caption":"<p>Len added: \"Diamonds come in small packages and that was a gem of a performance.\" And Bruno said: \"It was Fred and Ginger for me tonight, so elaborate and demanding... you did that effortlessly.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-13.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 8","caption":"<p>But one celebrity who has the judges stumped is loveable John Sergeant. Arlene said \"you were outstanding at dancing really badly... that dance had nothing to say and neither do I.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-32.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 8","caption":"<p>Len thought \"he was phoning his mates up (in the dance) to vote for him... it was terrible.\" \r\nBruno said \"your charming personality is undeniable, but even you must admit your dancing stinks!\" And Craig just called the Cha Cha Cha a \"disaster.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-12.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 8","caption":"<p>So how are John and Kristina managing to stay in the competition? He must have a massive fan base out there somewhere...<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-30.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 8","caption":"<p>Jodie, meanwhile, couldn't quite match last week's fab performance.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-5.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 8","caption":"<p>Arlene said: \"It wasn't good, but it wasn't that bad. You have an easy bounce, you just lost it, it wasn't a carnival in Rio, it was more like a birthday party in Bournemouth.\" A little harsh perhaps?<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-24.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 8","caption":"<p>Housewives' favourite Austin also found it difficult to live up to his past performances.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-14.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 8","caption":"<p>Bruno felt that the couple's Rhumba lacked \"spark\", adding: \"you should have gone for throbbing.\" Steady on.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-20.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 8","caption":"<p>And Arlene surprised us by criticising Austin's muscles: \"This was brave... your feet caressed the floor, but all these muscles are stopping you using your upper body and flowing through.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-19.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 8","caption":"<p>Could Austin's reign as series favourite be coming to an end?<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-8.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 8","caption":"<p>Christine and Matthew however, proved that some couples can improve.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-25.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 8","caption":"<p>Their Jive was impressive. Arlene said \"I'm thrilled you went to a ballet class this week, and it made a difference. A phenomenal improvement!\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-10.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 8","caption":"<p>And even Craig found it in himself to compliment the couple, telling them: \"You did a very good job.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-4.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 8","caption":"<p>Cherie and James' Waltz saw the couple return to their former glory.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-21.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 8","caption":"<p>\"For me the English rose is back in full bloom, you're grace and elegance, but get that confidence in the latin dances\" praised Bruno.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-9.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 8","caption":"<p>And Craig gave them the compliment of the series: \"Clean, confident and hugely enchanting - I loved it!\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-28.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 8","caption":"<p>Tom and Camilla's Quickstep was fantastic. Bruno likened Tom to Jumping Jack Flash, while Arlene told him: \"You were jumping over giant stones, all the way to the final!\" A big statement to make.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-7.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 8","caption":"<p>Finally, Lisa and Brendan introduced some romance to the evening with a beautiful Viennese Waltz.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-17.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 8","caption":"<p>Bruno commented: \"You've taken the simplicity of the waltz into ballroom magic.\" And Craig said \"Brendan I could kiss you, you've done a fantastic job with this woman (Lisa), wonderful.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-22.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 8","caption":"<p>While Len told Lisa: \"From week one you are the most improved dancer of this series.\" Could this couple make it to the final?<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-3.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 8","caption":"<p>Bootylicious superstar Beyonce Knowles also popped into the studio to perform her new single If I Were a Boy, to which Brian and Kristina danced a mesmerising rumba.<\/p><p>It looks like Lisa and Tom came out on top this week, but Strictly is unpredictable as ever - who'll be next to go?<\/p>","url":"2008/11/10/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-2.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 46"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 7","caption":"<p>The GMTV curse proved it can't be beaten as presenter Andrew Castle was booted out of the competition in week 7.<\/p><p>True to form, the judges had harsh words for a few of the remaining celeb dancers - here are our highlights.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk45-Nov08-21.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 7","caption":"<p>Andrew and Ola's Samba did not impress us - or the judges for that matter. Arlene felt that Andrew \"was in the frozen food aisle - you've got to get out into exotic food. Release the beast in you.\" A terrifying thought.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk45-Nov08-34.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 7","caption":"<p>Bruno told Andrew that his Samba was a \"Brazillian Grand Flop\" rather than a Grand Prix. And finally Craig claimed it was all taut and tense and that it \"went downhill after the opening.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk45-Nov08-42.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 7","caption":"<p>Andrew and Ola faced tough competition from Heather and Brian in the bottom two.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk45-Nov08-31.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 7","caption":"<p>Heather and Brian Cha Cha Cha'd their way across the floor to American Boy by Estelle - quite an apt choice of song considering Brian's home country.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk45-Nov08-6.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 7","caption":"<p>However Bruno thought \"it lacked so much bite it was like a Cha Cha Cha with dentures.\" Craig said \"You need to raise your game-plan.\" Oh dear.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk45-Nov08.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 7","caption":"<p>Poor John isn't faring too well either. He and Kristina performed a sophisticated Foxtrot, but the judges were critical.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk45-Nov08-5.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 7","caption":"<p>Len said: \"This isn't Help the Aged. I'm very impressed with your sparkly, dicky bow, but that's about it.\" And Bruno claimed that \"it's the old fox running out of tricks. She (Kristina) covers for you so well!\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk45-Nov08-11.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 7","caption":"<p>Cherie couldn't match last week's stunning performance. Bruno said: \"the dress was red hot, but the Salsa was not. You lacked fluidity.\" Craig agreed with Bruno, saying it was \"a bit too careful and placed.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk45-Nov08-16.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 7","caption":"<p>Arlene said \"it was exasperatingly underpowered - it wasn't sexy or sassy or naughty, all things I'm sure you can be.\" Len said: \"You had another dance tonight that didn't suit your character.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk45-Nov08-17.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 7","caption":"<p>Christine and Matthew's American Smooth left something to be desired. Len commented: \"From the waist up, everything was gorgeous - from the waist down, not quite as good. I liked it.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk45-Nov08-28.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 7","caption":"<p>Bruno gave Christine a physical demonstration of how much more she needed to stretch and extend her legs, while Arlene thought that ballet lessons might help Christine: \"The top half was Hollywood - the bottom half was dead wood.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk45-Nov08-7.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 7","caption":"<p>Jodie and Ian have finally found their groove. Their romantic Waltz was \"absolutely beautiful\" according to Craig, while Arlene told Jodie: \"You charmed me, you charmed Mr Darcy here, and I hope you charm all the viewers at home.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk45-Nov08-13.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 7","caption":"<p>For Len, the only problem was the footwork - \"Get that character for each dance, this character was perfect.\" Bruno said \"it was soft, it was elegant, you were at ease with the dance.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk45-Nov08-12.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 7","caption":"<p>Rachel and Vincent also impressed with their Jive. Bruno enthused: \"Welcome back Rachel, the firecracker. You were selling it - tonight you ignited!\" Craig said: \"You need to pick your feet up a little bit more, but apart from that it was great.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk45-Nov08-20.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 7","caption":"<p>Arlene was positive too, saying it was \"a sparkly finish, as sparkly as you are. Push into the floor a little bit more to get the bounce from the ounce you need.\" Looks like Rach is back on form.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk45-Nov08-29.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 7","caption":"<p>Lisa and Brendan performed a sexy Tango that did it for the judges. Len said: \"That was a proper Tango. You came out, didn't mess about, got on with it. It was superb.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk45-Nov08-3.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 7","caption":"<p>\"A Tango of classic purity and beauty,\" thought Bruno - \"truly irresistible.\" Craid said:\"Welcome back into the competition. That was fantastic.\" While Arlene praised Lisa for following up on her correction to improve her spine last week.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk45-Nov08-25.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 7","caption":"<p>Tom and Camilla's Paso Doble had more than a bit of drama. Arlene loved Tom's cape action, but Len wasn't impressed by the cape twirling, claiming \"it was like putting the cover on a duvet\" but loved the rest of it.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk45-Nov08-19.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 7","caption":"<p>Bruno told Tom: \"You have the attack and determination of an action hero on a mission -Mission Accomplished.\" Craig said \"It's all about big shapes and storytelling. There was a conceited arrogance all the way through it which was brilliant.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk45-Nov08-27.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 7","caption":"<p>We're getting used to Austin and Erin being the stars of the show and this week was no exception. The pair's Quickstep won them the first 10 of the series. Len thought that Austin was just \"perfection\" in his routine, while Bruno said \"Austin the majestic delivers another bravura performance.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk45-Nov08-46.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 7","caption":"<p>Craig commented \"It was light, it was bright, it was clean... I loved it.\" And finally Arlene thought his performance was \"as exciting as Lewis Hamilton in the Formula 1\".<\/p><p>High praise indeed, but can the Rugby player keep it up next week?<\/p>","url":"2008/11/3/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk45-Nov08-10.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing "},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 6","caption":"<p>Swimmer Mark Foster has done his last lap on the Strictly dance floor, judge Len Goodman told Mark he's not a \"natural dancer\" as his Paso Doble failed to impress.\r\n<br/><br/>\r\nHe and Hayley Holt have had to hang up their dancing shoes.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Mark-Foster-Wk-44-Oct08-2.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Mark Foster"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 6","caption":"<p>Judge Bruno Tonioli told Mark the entire performance was a : \"Painful shambles. You look like a God, but you dance like a geek. You couldn't put all the shapes together with the music.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-44-Oct08-Gallery-20.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 6","caption":"<p>Oh well, his footwork may not have impressed, but the audience (and viewers too we're sure) seemed to enjoy Mark's impromptu ripping off of his shirt on the show.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-44-Oct08-Gallery-8.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 6","caption":"<p>After being voted out Mark said: \"Hayley's the best and I've had the best time. I'm sorry I let you down.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-44-Oct08-Gallery-1.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 6","caption":"<p>Up against Mark and Hayley in the bottom two were Andrew and Ola.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-44-Oct08-Gallery-12.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 6","caption":"<p>Their Viennesse Waltz to John Denver's tune Annie's Song, saw Bruno telling Andrew: \"Your posture is better but you need more drive and confidence.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-44-Oct08-Gallery-11.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 6","caption":"<p>Meanwhile, Arlene commented on Andrew's \"staggering improvement\", which obviously earned him the saving vote from the judging panel.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-44-Oct08-Gallery-16.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 6","caption":"<p>Kicking off the evening were Brendan and Lisa, who got the house rocking with a Paso Doble to Eye Of The Tiger.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-44-Oct08-Gallery.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 6","caption":"<p>Len said he thought Lisa had coped very well with the choreography and their overall score was a 29.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-44-Oct08-Gallery-17.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 6","caption":"<p>Arlene gave Lisa a technical tip, telling her she needs to open her spine more. We're sure moves like this will help.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-44-Oct08-Gallery-29.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 6","caption":"<p>The night belonged to Austin and Erin, who scored a whopping 34 for their Viennesse Waltz.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-44-Oct08-Gallery-31.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 6","caption":"<p>Len Goodman crooned: \"I loved it. Ooh, gorgeous.\" While Arlene thought their footwork was \"sentimental and romantic.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-44-Oct08-Gallery-23.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 6","caption":"<p>They're looking rightly chuffed.  <br/><br/>But trust Craig Revel-Horwood to put a dampener on the mood telling them: \"I just wish you had smiled once. It was just a bit flat and cold.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-44-Oct08-Gallery-26.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 6","caption":"<p>Another couple who got the judges singing their delights is Tom and Camilla. Their waltz earned them a well-deserved score of 34.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-44-Oct08-Gallery-6.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 6","caption":"<p>Arlene highlighted their great partnership, saying: \"The relationship of you two dancing together was absolutely fabulous.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-44-Oct08-Gallery-18.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 6","caption":"<p>Len was less convinced by it all, but Craig reckoned their secret to success was that they \"covered mistakes up with such assurance.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-44-Oct08-Gallery-19.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 6","caption":"<p>Another couple to watch is Rachel and Vincent, who scored a 32.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-44-Oct08-Gallery-9.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 6","caption":"<p>However, Len felt it was all a bit \"flat\". The dancing, that is, and not Rachel's huge skirt.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-44-Oct08-Gallery-14.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 6","caption":"<p>Despite a dramatic Paso Doble from Jodie and Ian, they didn't quite blow everyone's dancing shoes off.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-44-Oct08-Gallery-10.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 6","caption":"<p>Bruno felt they'd gone \"So much for attack, the precision went.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-44-Oct08-Gallery-4.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 6","caption":"<p>We hate to say it, but looking at this pic, Bruno may just be right.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-44-Oct08-Gallery-25.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 6","caption":"<p>Offering up another surprise performance were Heather and Brian. Last week they nearly went home, but this week Len reckoned: \"You've come back strong. Well done.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-44-Oct08-Gallery-22.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 6","caption":"<p>However, for Arlene it was Heather's shoulder shimmy that caught her eye.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-44-Oct08-Gallery-28.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 6","caption":"<p>Surprisingly Craig had nothing too nice to say. His take on it was that is was \"a little bit pedestrian.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-44-Oct08-Gallery-21.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 6","caption":"<p>Cherie and James scored a 31 for their Paso Doble. Arlene was a tad disappointed and felt Cherie lacked courage this week.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-44-Oct08-Gallery-15.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 6","caption":"<p>Len tried to keep it more positive saying that while it was a good performance, Cherie had delivered better in the past.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-44-Oct08-Gallery-27.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 6","caption":"<p>Bruno added his two pennies worth, saying: \"You are naturally gifted. The performance just wasn't up to the standard of the actress you can be.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-44-Oct08-Gallery-3.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 6","caption":"<p>Really? This looks pretty dramatic.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-44-Oct08-Gallery-30.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 6","caption":"<p>Christine and Matthew didn't win any votes with their Paso Doble. Arlene told them: \"It  looked more like a domestic with you as Madonna and a bored looking Guy Ritchie.\" Ouch.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-44-Oct08-Gallery-5.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 6","caption":"<p>Len said: \"It wasn't dramatic enough, you're too nice a person to do a Paso Doble.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-44-Oct08-Gallery-13.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 6","caption":"<p>John and Kristina's Paso Doble got Len telling them: \"After all that marching Seargant, you should be demoted to a private.\" Their score was 21.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-44-Oct08-Gallery-24.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 6","caption":"<p>Arlene didn't mince her words, saying: \"You looked like you were grumpy but you looked like you had a party.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/27/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-44-Oct08-Gallery-2.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 44"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>Don Warrington waltzed out of Strictly before Mark was given the boot, after what Craig called an \"average\" performance.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-34.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>Arlene wasn't impressed with Don and Lilia's interpretation of the American Smooth: \"It went cold, you started thinking about what you were doing; you wouldn't let the dance in.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-33.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>The couple had to face Heather and Brian in Sunday's dance off.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-29.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>The judges knew Heather had the goods after an impressive salsa a couple of weeks ago.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-16.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>But Heather couldn't recreate the magic with the samba.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-17.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>In the end though, all of the judges chose to save Heather, believing she had the most potential.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-4.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>Holby hunk Tom refused to let his wedding this weekend distract him from competing for Strictly glory.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-24.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>He and Camilla delivered a spectacular american smooth, which Bruno called: \"Sleek, stylish, sophisticated!\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-25.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>And Len went straight to what was on Tom's mind. \"I know your goal is to beat Austin. No question tonight, you've done it.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-1.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>Lisa and Brendan also proved that they're hot contenders.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-15.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>\"You were great.\" said Len. \"What a transformation,\" said Bruno, and Craig, despite pointing out \"a couple of bumbles,\" went on, \"however, I wouldn't give up because that was absolutely fantastic.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-3.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>But Arlene had the last word, and told Lisa: \"You are the belle of the ballroom!\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-14.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>The judges liked what they saw in Cherie and James' performance. \"You deliver on every level,\" exclaimed Arlene. \"I loved it,\" agreed Len, and Bruno praised the: \"Finish and precision on everything\".<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-5.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>Craig had a criticism though - he'd have preferred dynamism and pizzazz in the routine, but his fellow judges didn't agree.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-22.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>But the judges weren't quite as wowed by former frontrunner Austin. \"It was very locked in your upper body,\" felt Arlene.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-18.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>Len liked it, but pointed out that Austin had lost the steps a couple of times and Bruno thought it had been: \"A bit of a missed opportunity. You knew you had made some slight mistake, and it stopped you.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-19.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>Surprisingly, Craig had only good to say. \"I loved it. I thought it was great.\" he said.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-30.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>Oh dear, has Austin lost his dance floor mojo?<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-7.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>Rachel and Vincent's samba was a sexy affair.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-2.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>We thought they looked hot.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-12.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>But Bruno said Rachel had to \"get the raunch out.\" Craig agreed. \"Technically you're very good... but go a little bit more wild.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-13.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>And Arlene added that Rachel \"just didn't get on fire\" for her.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-31.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>Christine definitely had what the samba takes as far as the judges were concerned. \"Samba is carefee joy and you have that in spades,\" said Bruno.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-26.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>Craig agreed. \"You lost a little timing...but your recovery and end were excellent.\" And Arlene added, \"Your smile lights up the floor, you make everybody want to get up and join in, and that's a samba!\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-9.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>And Jodie finally gave an elegant performance. \"What a vast improvement!\" declared Craig.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-10.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>\"That was absolutely your best dance,\" agreed Len, though adding that Jodie had to be more \"fluid\" with her arms. \"Way to come back,\" said Bruno. \"That was a dream!\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-27.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>Mark's last performance was criticised for having too little character, but the acting lessons he'd been taking had changed that - sadly not all for the good.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-28.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>\"The timing was off, the musicality was off,\" said Bruno, but \"the fun was in.\" Craig expressed amazement at seeing Mark's body move in such \"a bizarre and awkward way.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-32.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>Arlene summed up: \"The performance was vital, but you forgot to dance at the same time.\" There's only so far flashing your pecs will get you, Mark.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-6.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>Andrew and Ola turned in a disappointing performance. \"More dazed and confused than american smooth\", sighed Bruno.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-8.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>Craig had a long list of flaws, including Andrew tripping over his own feet, and banana-like hands, and Arlene thought the most exciting moment was when a lift failed.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-20.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>\"A gallant effort,\" commiserated Len, but \"it didn't work tonight.\" Well, at least one of those judges knows how to be polite.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-21.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>John's first attempt at a Latin number didn't go down to well. \"This is supposed to be a party dance,\" explained Arlene. \"There's more fun in a party conference.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-35.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>Len admitted that it had: \"Lacked a bit of the carnival spirit,\" to which Bruno responded that it was like: \"Carnival on valium.\" And Craig simply said: \"Absolutely dreadful. Sorry.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-11.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 5","caption":"<p>Can John up his game to avoid elimination next week?<\/p>","url":"2008/10/20/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk43-Oct08-23.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 4","caption":"<p>Jessie Wallace quickstepped out of Strictly this weekend, but not before a tantrum or two. Rumour has it the actress was so upset at being placed in the bottom two, she initially refused to film the results show on Saturday night.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-42-Oct08-24.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 4","caption":"<p>And it's not a surprise after the judges' comments. Len found her posture wrong and said Jessie needed to: \"Move her bosom away from Darren\". While Arlene told her: \"You looked like you were on the football field.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-42-Oct08-20.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 4","caption":"<p>The pair competed in the dance-off but sadly for Jessie, the panel chose to save Heather and Brian. A dissapointed Jessie said: \"I wish it could have been longer but that's the game. I've had a wicked time.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-42-Oct08-31.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 4","caption":"<p>Heather and Brian meanwhile got through by the skin of their teeth.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-42-Oct08-11.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 4","caption":"<p>Bruno said it was too tight and: \"Didn't quite work for him\". Craig said he was in two minds - that it wasn't great technically but he loved the energy and loved watching her.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-42-Oct08-28.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 4","caption":"<p>Arlene wasn't impressed and said it was: \"Heavy, like champagne that had gone flat\" and that Heather was clinging on too much. Len disagreed and said her frame was good but he didn't like her footwork.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-42-Oct08-18.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 4","caption":"<p>Jodie was looking to bring more emotion to the dance but the judges felt she didn't express herself enough. Len said he didn't see any emotion. Bruno said she was great to look at but kept stalling.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-42-Oct08-6.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 4","caption":"<p>Craig thought the start was good, but said it was \"almost pornographic\" at the top and that Jodie's self consciousness was a problem.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-42-Oct08-29.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 4","caption":"<p>Arlene said although Jodie managed to control Ian at the beginning, the \"\"ice maiden\"\" came back and she looked more like a Vogue model.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-42-Oct08-19.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 4","caption":"<p>Last week Brendan was upset with the judges harsh comments, but this week they managed to impress. Bruno said Lisa had \"plenty of juice\" with \"killer looks and presence to match\".<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-42-Oct08-9.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 4","caption":"<p>Craig congratulated Brendan on his choreography and said it was a fantastic routine, just occasionally Lisa's nerves went into her footwork. She doesn't look too nervous to us.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-42-Oct08-12.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 4","caption":"<p>Last week Arlene said Lisa looked like an English rose with no hip action, this week she said: \"You've changed all that - it was come to me, hold me, touch me, feel me\". Well, at least someone enjoyed the performance.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-42-Oct08-14.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 4","caption":"<p>Cherie and James pulled out all of the stops and the judges were almost lost for words. Craig said: \"Every single inch of you worked that dance. Fabulous!\".<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-42-Oct08-8.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 4","caption":"<p>Arlene said she had a lump in her throat and she'd never seen James dance so tenderly. Len said there was definitely emotion in this rumba, but that once or twice Cherie lost musicality in her arm.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-42-Oct08-17.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 4","caption":"<p>Bruno said it was \"a cut above\" everything he'd seen so far. Cherie certainly impressed us with her saucy moves.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-42-Oct08-23.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 4","caption":"<p>Rachel and Vincent's quickstep went down a storm.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-42-Oct08-13.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 4","caption":"<p>\"Light, bright tight, I loved it,\" said Craig. \"Fast, fleet-footed, you two are the perfect package,\" agreed Arlene.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-42-Oct08-26.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 4","caption":"<p>Len was unsure about the slow start but said once the couple took hold it was \"fantastic\".<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-42-Oct08-22.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 4","caption":"<p>Bruno said the couple were \"flying high\" and it was the best quickstep of the night.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-42-Oct08-16.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 4","caption":"<p>Len said he liked Christine and Matthew's footwork, but didn't enjoy the stage dancing. Bruno said Christine captured the high-spiritedness of the dance but sometimes she got \"carried away with the liveliness\".<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-42-Oct08-27.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 4","caption":"<p>Craig disagreed and said he loved the opening as it let her \"cheekiness and elegance\" shine through. Arlene said sadly the dance \"didn't quite have quite the sparkle\" she was looking for. Will they be up to standard next week?<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-42-Oct08-30.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 4","caption":"<p>The boys rounded off the night with a rueda and the audience loved all the shimmying action.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-42-Oct08-21.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 4","caption":"<p>Holby City hunk Tom was looking good.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-42-Oct08-15.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 4","caption":"<p>And even Mark managed to crack a smile. Hmm... we wonder if that has anything to do with Hayley's outfit.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-42-Oct08-10.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 4","caption":"<p>The judges seemed to be smiling all the way through and picked out Austin and Tom as the ones to watch. We'll have to wait to see how the rest of the boys fare when they compete against the ladies for the first time next week.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/13/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-42-Oct08-25.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing - Wk 42"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 3","caption":"<p>He might work magic in the kitchen but Gary just couldn't cut it on the dancefloor and became the third celeb to be voted off Strictly Come Dancing. But the TV chef has no regrets: \"I would go through it all again - I want that ballroom dance. Maybe we'll have that privately.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/6/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Week-41-Oct08-13.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing - Week 41"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 3","caption":"<p>Gary and Karen's jive didn't do it for the judges. \"Your footwork - as flat as a pancake,\" said Arlene, though Len disagreed.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/6/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Week-41-Oct08-3.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing - Week 41"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 3","caption":"<p>But Bruno and Craig were both with Arlene. \"More holes than the surface of the moon,\" Bruno thought, while Craig made good use of the phrases: \"hunched back\", \"lurching neck\" and \"stompy flat footedness.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/6/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Week-41-Oct08-5.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing - Week 41"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 3","caption":"<p>Mark and Hayley's lacklustre tango put the couple in the bottom two. Arlene thought that Mark needed more charisma and exclaimed: \"Hayley, get this man to an acting coach!\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/6/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Week-41-Oct08-7.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing - Week 41"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 3","caption":"<p>All of the judges opted to save the couple after the dance-off. Bruno said: \"I have to go for the couple who returned with added attack, invigorated, snarling! It's Mark and Hayley.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/6/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Week-41-Oct08-12.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing - Week 41"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 3","caption":"<p>Austin and Erin's high-kicking performance got the show off to a stunning start. \"He did it like a master,\" said Bruno.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/6/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Week-41-Oct08-11.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing - Week 41"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 3","caption":"<p>Even Craig agreed, saying: \"That was absolutely brilliant.\" \"You have set the standard for Strictly series six\" added Arlene.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/6/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Week-41-Oct08-9.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing - Week 41"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 3","caption":"<p>Tom and Camilla danced a sensual jive. But did the judges think their performance deserved the gold?<\/p>","url":"2008/10/6/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Week-41-Oct08-10.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing - Week 41"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 3","caption":"<p>Well, Len certainly did. \"You are carrying the flag for the boys,\" he said. Bruno agreed. \"Bright-eyed, bushy-tailed... there's going to be two challengers.\" Even Craig complimented their: \"Fantastic personality and musicality.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/6/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Week-41-Oct08-8.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing - Week 41"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 3","caption":"<p>Don and Lilia's dramatic performance was certainly what the judges wanted from a tango.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/6/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Week-41-Oct08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing - Week 41"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 3","caption":"<p>Bruno said he'd been able to: \"Feel the menace, feel the drama\".<\/p>","url":"2008/10/6/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Week-41-Oct08-2.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing - Week 41"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 3","caption":"<p>\"That was a fantastic routine\", agreed Craig, with Arlene describing it as: \"Masterful.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/10/6/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Week-41-Oct08-6.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing - Week 41"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 3","caption":"<p>One particular move during Andrew and Ola's rocky tango caught the judges' attention.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/6/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Week-41-Oct08-14.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing - Week 41"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 3","caption":"<p>\"I've never seen headbanging in a tango before,\" commented Arlene. But Andrew's stance, and particularly his bottom, came in for some criticism, even from Len.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/6/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Week-41-Oct08-16.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing - Week 41"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 3","caption":"<p>The judges thought John and Kristina's stately tango was unusual. Bruno described John as like: \"A jolly godfather after a few pints\", though he thought he still made it work.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/6/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Week-41-Oct08-4.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing - Week 41"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 3","caption":"<p>Craig felt John was: \"Far too nice for the dance,\" and his performance needed more attitude.<\/p>","url":"2008/10/6/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Week-41-Oct08-15.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing - Week 41"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 3","caption":"<p>Strictly's lovely laydeez performed a group swing dance this weekend. But how will they fare with the rumba and the quickstep next week?<\/p>","url":"2008/10/6/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Week-41-Oct08-1.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"BBC - Strictly Come Dancing - Week 41"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 2","caption":"<p>It was a battle of the dance floor divas as Gillian Taylforth became the first female celebrity to leave this year's Strictly Come Dancing competition. Sadly, Gill's Foxtrot wasn't enough to keep her out of the bottom two, and the judges chose to save rival couple Jodie Kidd and Ian Waite.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/29/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk40-Sep08-9.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 2","caption":"<p>Gillian and Anton tried to razzle-dazzle the panel, but it didn't quite work. Arlene said: \"when you started we saw a lot of the fox, but as it went on we saw less and less of the trot.\" However Len thought Gillian's footwork was beautiful.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/29/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk40-Sep08-3.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 2","caption":"<p>But when it came down to a choice between the ladies, Craig, Arlene and Bruno all opted to save Jodie. Gillian was gracious in defeat, saying: \"I have really enjoyed myself, it's been great. Anton's wonderful.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/9/29/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk40-Sep08-12.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 2","caption":"<p>Jodie and Ian also performed a Foxtrot, and surprised the judges with their elegance, despite Jodie's height. Craig complimented Jodie, saying: \"You've got a lot of body to control, and you controlled it quite well.\" It didn't keep the couple out of the bottom two though.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/29/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk40-Sep08-18.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 2","caption":"<p>Jessie and Darren's lively Salsa brought a mixed response from the judges.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/29/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk40-Sep08-11.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 2","caption":"<p>Arlene thought that Jessie's \"dance and smile were working overtime\", but that her hips and feet weren't.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/29/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk40-Sep08-10.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 2","caption":"<p>Heather and Brian's fast-paced Salsa divided the judges, but Len loved it, saying: \"Heather, Heather - Queen of the Salsa. I loved it!\"<\/p>","url":"2008/9/29/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk40-Sep08-19.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 2","caption":"<p>Rachel and Vincent performed a Salsa to a latin version of \"Can't Buy Me Love\" - and all of the judges had lots of love for the pair.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/29/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk40-Sep08-20.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 2","caption":"<p>Arlene was especially enthusiastic: \"A stunning, soaraway sexy salsa. Just deliver, deliver, deliver - don't hold back!\"<\/p>","url":"2008/9/29/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk40-Sep08-13.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 2","caption":"<p>Lisa and Brendan's Salsa got some very mixed comments from the panel.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/29/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk40-Sep08-2.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 2","caption":"<p>Craig believed that Lisa has \"the most natural rhythm of any dancer\" he'd seen on the show...<\/p>","url":"2008/9/29/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk40-Sep08-15.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 2","caption":"<p>... But was upset that the performance was lacklustre because of Lisa's hip action.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/29/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk40-Sep08-17.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 2","caption":"<p>Christine and Matthew performed a Foxtrot that the judges really enjoyed.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/29/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk40-Sep08.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 2","caption":"<p>Bruno thought that Christine had \"a light an ethereal quality like (queen of the fairies) Titania\" and thought that she will get better and better throughout the series.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/29/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk40-Sep08-16.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 2","caption":"<p>Last on the floor were Cherie and James with a sophisticated Foxtrot to \"Sweet About Me\" - and the judges were all sweet on their performance.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/29/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk40-Sep08-21.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 2","caption":"<p>Arlene claimed that Cherie will \"give that rugby-playing motor car Austin Healy a run for his money!\" and Len thought it was \"the best dance of the night.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/9/29/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk40-Sep08-4.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 2","caption":"<p>The boys performed a group meringue ahead of their second solo performances next week. Arlene's eye was caught by rugby player Austin: \"I thought he was a ballroom boy but he pushed that girl around and, let me tell you, that isn't easy! He was leading her.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/9/29/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk40-Sep08-7.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 2","caption":"<p>Craig said: \"Tom stood out for me; the hip action was absolutely filthy! Also his timing was very good except when you went into that grapevine step.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/9/29/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk40-Sep08-6.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 2","caption":"<p>While Bruno was impressed by John's hip action.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/29/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk40-Sep08-14.jpg","width":321,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 2","caption":"<p>Head judge Len was also pleased with the performance : \"I thought they all did a pretty good job. Mark sometimes looks a bit awkward… but the atmosphere was electric.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/9/29/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk40-Sep08-5.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Strictly Come Dancing"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 1","caption":"<p>Phil Daniels might've been the one to get the boot on Sunday, but his certainly wasn't the only poor performance on the dance floor.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/23/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-39-Phil-Daniels-Flavia-Cacace-Sep08-1.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Phil Daniels, Flavia Cacace"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 1","caption":"<p>Don and Lilia's Cha Cha Cha wasn't much better, and landed the couple in the bottom two. The judges agreed it was a brave effort, but Craig told Don: \"The brain and body at times was just disconnected\".<\/p>","url":"2008/9/23/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-39-Don-Warrington-Lilia-Kopylova-Sep08-1.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Don Warrington, Lilia Kopylova"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 1","caption":"<p>A brave but laughable performance from Gary prompted the judges to bring out the culinary puns. Craig simply said: \"I don't want to be vile, but...\" while Bruno was rather more creative: \"Sometimes you look like the mad chef in the Muppet show\".<\/p>","url":"2008/9/23/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-39-Gary-Rhodes-Karen-Hardy-Sep08-1.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Gary Rhodes, Karen Hardy"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 1","caption":"<p>Bookies favourite for the boot John Sergeant surprised everyone by putting in a charming performance. Cue more creative commentary from Bruno: \"It was so cute and cuddly it was like watching Winnie the Pooh and Tigger\".<\/p>","url":"2008/9/23/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-39-John-Sergeant-Kristina-Rihanoff-Sep08-1.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"John Sergeant, Kristina Rihanoff"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 1","caption":"<p>Ola's leopard print catsuit may have divided public opinion but thankfully Andrew Castle put in a performance to be proud of, proving that not all GMTV presenters are completely lacking in rhythm.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/23/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-39-Andrew-Castle-Ola-Jordan-Sep08-1.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Andrew Castle, Ola Jordan"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 1","caption":"<p>Mark's first dance was a dull effort, mostly because of his lack of enthusiasm. \"Think gold medal, gold medal because there was no attitude. If you get that together I tell you you will be a dancer,\" summed up Arlene.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/23/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-39-Mark-Foster-Hayley-Holt-Sep08-1.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Mark Foster, Hayley Holt"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 1","caption":"<p>Tom and Camilla's Cha Cha Cha impressed the judges. An over-excited Bruno told the couple: \"You have the confidence of a tom cat claiming its new territory and I bet there's a few kittens purring\". Quite.<\/p>","url":"2008/9/23/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-39-Tom-Chambers-Camilla-Dallerup-Sep08.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Tom Chambers, Camilla Dallerup"},{"captionHeading":"In Pics: Strictly Week 1","caption":"<p>The surprise star of the night was Austin, who became the man to beat with a graceful waltz. Len was full of praise and said: \"The best first dance for a man I have ever seen\".<\/p>","url":"2008/9/23/BBC-Strictly-Come-Dancing-Wk-39-Austin-Healey-Erin-Boag-Sep08-1.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Austin Healey, Erin Boag"}];