November 18th 2024.
The anticipation was high as the next act took the stage, but before we knew it, it was time to turn the page and move on to the next performance. The Blackpool weekend is always a highly anticipated event on the Strictly Come Dancing calendar, and this year was no exception. Fans were in for a treat as a former X Factor star graced the stage on Saturday night.
Unfortunately, it was a bittersweet night as we said goodbye to Wynne Evans and his dancing partner Katya Jones. They lost the dance-off on Sunday's show, ultimately leading to their departure from the competition. However, Montell Douglas and her partner Johannes Radebe were able to secure another chance to impress the judges, despite scoring a 35. It was a close call as they found themselves in the bottom two, but the decision to save them was unanimous.
With the tension and emotions running high, the judges were generous with their scores, handing out tens left and right. The audience was treated to incredible performances from Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell, Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola, and Tasha Ghouri and Aljaz Skorjanec. And just when we thought things couldn't get any better, former X Factor star Fleur East surprised the live audience with an off-air performance.
Fleur, who finished in third place on Strictly back in 2022 with her partner Vito Coppola, was in the studio crowd on Saturday night. She was invited by Strictly professional Carlos Gu to join him in an impromptu karaoke session. As the crew was busy moving props and preparing for the show, Carlos grabbed his golden microphone and belted out Gloria Gaynor's iconic hit "I Will Survive." Fleur couldn't resist the invitation and joined Carlos on the dancefloor, giving an unrehearsed performance that left the audience cheering and clapping.
The moment was a triumphant return to the Strictly ballroom for Fleur, who had previously made it all the way to the final in 2022. She was known for her impressive scores, receiving multiple 10s from the judges and earning a perfect score of 40 in Blackpool. Ultimately, she finished in third place, losing out to Molly Rainford and Carlos. This year's competition is down to the final seven couples, with the finale set to take place on December 14th.
Fleur's journey to fame began when she auditioned for The X Factor in 2005 as a member of the girl group Addictiv Ladies. Although they only made it to 12th place, Fleur didn't give up on her dream and returned as a solo act in 2014. She made it all the way to the final and finished as the runner-up to winner Ben Haenow.
As we look forward to the final of this year's Strictly Come Dancing, let's not forget the memorable moments that have graced the Blackpool ballroom. From the incredible performances to the surprise off-air karaoke session, it's been a night to remember for fans and contestants alike. Don't miss the next episode on Saturday at 7:05 pm on BBC One. And if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, don't hesitate to get in touch with The Agency entertainment team via email, phone, or by visiting their Submit Stuff page. They would love to hear from you!
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