The fury Factor! Simon Cowell storms off refusing to speak to judges as Drew is eliminated, while Astro bows out of X Factor USA graciously

By Sarah Fitzmaurice


The face of fury: Simon Cowell was angered his act Drew was kicked out of the competition tonight after none of the other judges selected to save her in the sing off


He still has Melanie Amaro and Rachel Crow in the competition so there’s still a good chance that Simon Cowell could win the X Factor USA with one of his acts.

But the music mogul was left furious and refused to speak to the other judges after his act Drew was sent home from the competition.

Drew and Marcus Canty found themselves fighting for the final place in the singing competition, but the 14-year-old failed to impress the other judges and was voted out of the competition along with Astro who had been told his fate earlier in the show.


Drew pleaded with the judges to save her ahead of her save me song and deplored: ‘I’m nervous and I just hope everybody can see me true talent and I hope that shows in my save me song.’

Trying to channel her emotions into her track Listen To Your Heart by Roxette Drew put all her effort into the performance but it was not enough to compete with Marcus’s rendition of Gladys Knight & The Pips' Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye).


Not happy: As Simon learned that Drew would be leaving the competition he was angry and stormed up from his seat on the judging panel, meanwhile Drew broke down in tears

That's not the spirit: As Paula sealed Drew's fate Simon jumped from his seat and stormed off in a fury


Following the songs for survival LA was the first to select the person he wanted to stay and despite saying it was a difficult decision for him he predictably chose Marcus, whom he mentors.

Simon was up next and begged Paula and Nicole to save his act declaring that it was his fault she was in the sing off.

He explained: ‘The reason drew is in this position tonight is my fault I take total responsibility. I genuinely believe you deserve a second chance. I’m begging these two to give her another chance.’

Singing for survival: Drew had gone up against Marcus Canty in the sing off


With Simon choosing Drew to remain in the competition it was down to the girls to seal the fate of the acts.

Nicole explained that the decision was an extremely tough and emotional one for her to make and she told: ‘I know that I’ve been really hard on you the past few weeks but that’s only because you are the best and I believe in you.’

She told Marcus: ‘ When you sing I feel like your heart is on the floor for all to see.’


Saving his own: While LA Reid said he had a tough decision to make he chose to save his own act Marcus and sent Drew home after the sing off

'It's my fault': Simon was up next and chose to save his act Drew but appealed to Paula and Nicole to save her too


Nicole added: ‘I adore and appreciate both of you,’ before making her decision and she said: ‘The act I’m sending home is Drew.’

The decision to send Drew home or to take the competition to deadlock was left in Paula Abdul’s hands, the only judge without any acts left in the running.

She reviewed: ‘I love and respect both of you.’


Nicole added: ¿I adore and appreciate both of you,¿ before making her decision and she said: ¿The act I¿m sending home is Drew'

Delivering the blow: Paula explained that the save me song had to ¿move me¿ and she admitted that Drew had failed to do that before she sent her home


But she explained that the save me song had to ‘move me’ and she admitted that Drew had failed to do that before she sent her home.

As the 14-year-old’s fate was sealed Simon got up out of his chair and stormed off while Drew could be heard sobbing loudly.

She managed to composure herself enough to scream: ‘I want to say thank you to my fans and I’m going to keep going and I’ve a lot to show you guys and it’s a lot more upbeat.’


Warm embrace: As Drew broke down realising her time in the competition was over Marcus gave her a warm hug before Simon joined her on stage


Tears: Through her sobs Drew told fans:'I want to say thank you to my fans and I¿m going to keep going and I¿ve a lot to show you guys and it¿s a lot more upbeat'

Radio silence: As Steve asked Simon if he had anything to say to the judges the music mogul said he had nothing to say


When Steve Jones asked her mentor if he had anything to say he replied: ‘I don’t want to say anything.’

As he comforted a distraught Drew, who was crying loudly into his chest Steve pushed him for a comment.

He replied: ‘I’ll say it backstage’, before adding that he thinks she is a star.

Simon also refused to speak to any of the other judges and looks furious.


Taking it well: Earlier in the show Astro kept his cool when he was told he got the lowest public votes and would be leaving the competition


Quiet whisper: While Astro was told he was out of the competition Simon told him 'You know you've got a career'

Ecstatic: Josh Krajcik was delighted to still be in the competition and picked up his mentor Nicole into the air


As her final moments on the show came to an end Drew blurted out: ‘Jesus loves all of your guys and I didn’t have the chance to say it before but that is why I am in this competition.’

While Drew struggled to contain her composure, earlier in the show Astro bowed out of the competition gracefully.

He was told he had received the lowest votes but didn’t appear disheartened by the news.

Learning he was leaving he was seen clapping and hugging LA Reid.


What a treat: Viewers were gifted with a performance by Tinie Tempah who rapped his Brit winning song Pass Out

Electrifying! The British singer was accompanied on stage by a band and plenty of lights


As he hugged Simon the Syco boss whispered: ‘You know you’ve got a career.’

While Astro had refused to sing a save me song initially a few weeks ago he took his elimination from the competition in much better spirits.

He told viewers: ‘It’s for the better. I will be back. Team Astro.’

He also wished the other contestant the ‘best of luck’ before telling his own fans ‘it aint over’.


Standing ovation: The rapper was treated to a rousing applause from the judges


Still in the running: Melanie Amaro and Rachel Crow were delighted to learn they safe at the start of the show

Who me? Chris Rene also appeared shocked to learn he was straight through to next week


LA Reid gushed: ‘This is the one of the most fascinating guys I have ever met. You are a star it’s that simple.’

Midway through the results show viewers were treated to an electrifying performance by British rapper Tinie Tempah.

He performed his Brit Award winning single Pass Out accompanied by plenty of neon lights and lasers.

Man in the Mirror: The final seven opened the show with a rendition of Michael Jackson's hit song


In keeping with the Michael Jackson tribute theme from Wednesday night all contestants opened the show with a rendition of the King Of Pop's Man In the Mirror.

After the group song Rachel Crow, Melanie Amaro and Chris Rene were told they were safe from elimination.

Josh Krajcik is also safe and he and Marcus Canty are also in the final five and still in the running to bag the $5million recording contract.



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Is the sun setting on Daybreak's star duo Christine Bleakley and Adrian Chiles?

By Lara Gould


Breakfast TV stars Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley appear to be facing the axe from ITV’s Daybreak show amid falling ratings and claims that they are unpopular with viewers.

And the Friday stand-in, Kate Garraway, may also be kicked off the sofa in the radical switch-up.

The Mail on Sunday has been told by a senior television industry source that a meeting took place last week between Peter Fincham, ITV’s director of programmes, and Christine Bleakley.

'Unpopular': Expensive TV hosts Chiles and Bleakley have proved a turn-off for viewers

The star is said to have been informed that she would not be continuing as the host of the programme.


Both Chiles and Bleakley – fiancee of England and Chelsea footballer Frank Lampard – will continue to work for the broadcaster.

Chiles is already the face of ITV’s football coverage and also presents That Sunday Night show.

The pair were poached from the BBC by ITV in a highly publicised tug-of-war less than two years ago.

But despite pocketing £2.8million a year in pay between them, Bleakley and Chiles struggled to attract as many viewers as ITV had hoped when they launched Daybreak in September 2010.

Chiles was criticised for being grumpy, while Bleakley was considered too glamorous compared with Daybreak’s core viewers, who found it difficult to identify with a woman who now sports a £12,000 engagement ring from her footballer fiance.

The falling ratings led to the programme, which is on air between 6am and 8.30am, being dubbed ‘Daybroke’.

Bleakley and Chiles were put on a four-day week after ratings slid to 700,000, which is just half of BBC's Breakfast audience.

Kate Garraway presents the show on Fridays with Dan Lobb but the Sunday Mirror reported that bosses are eying up former Sky News presenter Helen Fospero to replace her.

Helen filled in for Kate last week.

Cringe: ITV bosses are said to feel that the duo are not suited to morning TV
The show's North England correspondent Lucy Watson is also being considered for the position.

A source told the paper: 'There's a big question mark over the whole direction of the show. But these changes could see Kate Garraway pushed to one side.

'The feeling is there will have to be big changes if the show is to survive. Bosses want a newsy edge.'

Asked if Chiles and Bleakley were leaving Daybreak, an ITV spokesman said last night: ‘Our line is Adrian and Christine are the presenters of Daybreak.’

A spokesman for Chiles and Bleakley at Avalon management – the firm that negotiated the pair’s deals with ITV – declined to comment.


Not worried? Christine, who is engaged to footballer Frank Lampard, looked happy last night despite the pending shake-up as they left the Boujis Club in South Kensington



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Chelsee Healey ends up in tears after wardrobe malfunction but Jason Donovan can't stop grinning as he receives top score of the night - and series!

By Kirsty Mccormack


In tears: Chelsee Healey was clearly upset as her dressed slipped down during her dance on tonight's show


Their outfits may be glamorous week after week but even the Strictly Come Dancing stars experience wardrobe malfunctions.

Waterloo Road star, Chelsee Healey, was the second contestant to tackle the dance floor tonight but her routine ended in tears.

Whilst dancing the Tango with her partner, Pasha Kovalev, the young star lost her footing as she frantically tried to stop her dress from falling down any further and revealing more of her cleavage.


As host Bruce Forsyth asked her what was the matter, Chelsee couldn't hide her emotion as she hid behind her dance partner.

As the judges and Pasha told her not to worry as it 'happened all the time' the young star just couldn't forget about the embarrassing episode.


Ruined: Chelsee started off so well but lost her footing as she realised her dress was falling down

And even positive comments and a decent score couldn't put a smile back on her face.

Len Wiseman described Chelsee as a 'Lancashire hotpot' whilst hard-to-please panel member, Craig Revel-Horwood called it 'fabulous.'


Upset: Chelsee looked embarrassed as she hid behind her partner Pasha to wait for her comments


Misunderstood: Host Bruce Forsyth thought that Chelsee was upset with her routine and didn't realise she had experienced a wardrobe malfunction

But it was a comment from host, Tess Daly, that was needed to perk up the actress: 'Can I just reassure you, we saw absolutely nothing,' she told her as they awaited to hear their total score of 32.

However someone who was left grinning from ear to ear was actor, Jason Donovan, who was last to dance on the floor.

The star was back on form as he received the highest score of the night - and of the series so far - a whopping 37.


Top score: Jason Donovan received the best total of the night and of the series receiving a 37

Wearing matching teal-coloured outfits, the couple danced to Bewitched and looked confident as they glided across the floor.

Craig thought the pair were 'absolutely fabulous' but couldn't help himself from criticising the technical downfalls of the dance.

But Bruno disagreed saying it was: 'Bewitchingly brilliant and slightly barmy!'

But regardless of what Craig thought, the Australian star wasn't going to let anything get in the way of his victory tonight.

Dancing before Chelsee and Jason though was Russell Grant - who was the first contestant to take to the floor on tonight's live show.


Better The Devil You Know: Russell Grant danced the Samba in red tonight

The astrologer was dressed as a devil as he danced the Samba with Flavia Cacace.

Russell tried his best to shake his hips to the very apt song, Better The Devil You Know, and twirled around his partner who was also dressed as a devil in black sequins.

Craig was pleased with the performance telling him that it was 'feisty, fiery and everything we expect from you.'


Better The Devil You Know: Russell Grant danced the Samba in red tonight

The astrologer was dressed as a devil as he danced the Samba with Flavia Cacace.

Russell tried his best to shake his hips to the very apt song, Better The Devil You Know, and twirled around his partner who was also dressed as a devil in black sequins.

Craig was pleased with the performance telling him that it was 'feisty, fiery and everything we expect from you.'


Spooky dancing: Russell and his partner Flavia were both dressed as devils and received some great comments

Len agreed saying: 'It could have been a bit sharper at the end but overall it was fabulous,' and the pair looked pleased as they received a total score of 22.

Next to dance for the audience was boxer, Audley Harrison.

The tall star attempted to do the Jive with his partner, Natalie Lowe, but it wasn't met with much enthusiasm from the judges.

Audley began his routine by pretending to play the piano and spun his partner around to the Little Shop Of Horrors song whilst wearing brown trousers with an orange and white ripped shirt.


Pretending: Audley Harrison began his routine by 'playing' the piano before dancing the Jive

Bruno began with the comments by saying: 'Big smile, great personality, bad footwork! The jive is a very hard dance to do but you did your best,' he told him.

Craig agreed by nitpicking at the technical sides of the dance but finishing off by telling Audley: 'You did make a gallant effort my love.'

And when Len told the sportsman that he 'commends him', Audley looked happy with an end result of 20.


'Flat footed': The sportsman was told that the dance wasn't suited to his build

Following in Audley's flat footsteps was TV presenter Alex Jones and her partner, James Jordan.

After being described as 'sexless, cold and stiff' the Welsh woman attempted the Pasa doble in a white floor-length dress.

James was dressed as Dracula as the pair danced to Evanescence hit, Bring Me To Life, and it seemed it was enough to impress Craig - who said he found the dance 'erotic.'


White virgin: Alex Jones played the part well in the story of Dracula as she danced with James Jordan


Better than last week: The Welsh star received better comments than the last live show

Len was also pleased with the routine as was Alesha who said it was 'atmospheric and brilliant' and the pair received a great score of 31.

Also hitting the thirties was pop star, Holly Valance, and her Russian partner, Artem Chigvintsev, who danced the American Smooth to the music of Swan Lake.

The Australian star tweeted earlier in the day that she was bringing along a royal guest to the show saying: 'Got a very special guest coming to support me in the audience tonight!! Excited to say I'll be the first to bring royalty to Strictly!! XXX'


Perfect: Holly Valance was praised for her dance moves as he glided across the floor to Swan Lake in a black costume

And sure enough her special guest was sitting in the front row - Princess Beatrice looked happy as she cheered on Holly during her routine.

Wearing an all black costume, Holly glided along the floor to several rounds of applause from the audience and received excellent praise from the panel.


All the right moves: The former pop star looked serious and intent on doing well as she danced the American Smooth

'I'd like the clocks to go back right now and watch that again,' said Len. 'It was terrific.'

Alesha added to this by telling them: 'You both look incredible. It was original and you were magnificent Holly.'

Even Craig was happy with the finished result which left Holly running up the stairs with a huge smile on her face which grew even bigger when they received a total score of 35.


Special guest: Holly was the first contestant to bring royalty to the show in the form of Princess Beatrice

Following in her footsteps was McFly star, Harry Judd, who tackled the Tango with his partner Aliona Vilani.

Dancing to Talking Head's hit Psycho Killer, the drummer looked dapper in a black suit whilst Aliona led him around the floor in a red sparkly dress, as he attempted to bite her on the neck.


Firm favourite: Harry Judd looked dapper in a black suit as he danced with his partner Aliona Vilani


King and Queen: The pair wore masquerade masks and sat on thrones as they began their routine

'You can bite as much as you like as long as you keep dancing like this,' Bruno told Harry once they had finished their routine.

Craig added to this telling him: 'I thought you did very, very well,'

And Harry's number one fan, Alesha, finished by saying: 'You're too cool for school....no seriously.'


Bite me: The McFly star put is all into his performance as he danced to the Talking Heads hit Psycho Killer

And once again the pop star was ecstatic as he received another single score of ten from the female singer, which resulted in a total of 34.

But someone who received less than positive comments but wasn't reduced to tears was Nancy Dell'Olio.

The Italian-American yet again found herself at the bottom of the scoreboard as she received a total of 14 after attempting the Rumba with her partner, Anton du Beke.


Risen from the dead: Nancy Dell'Olio began her routine in a silver coffin drinking from a champagne flute


Caught in a spiderweb: Nancy and her partner Anton wore matching silver and white outfits as they danced the Rumba

Nancy's main prop of the night was a silver sparkly coffin, which saw her rise from the dead in a white and silver spiderweb dress.

Anton wore silver sequined trousers and a white shirt as he dragged Nancy across the floor, but he was the one who ended up in the coffin as she locked him in there at the end of their routine.


Turning her upside down: Nancy was told that she was a 'walking disaster' by the judges on the panel


Go away! The Italian American finished her dance by locking Anton away in the coffin

But even this failed to impress the judges as Alesha Dixon started by telling Nancy: 'I think you're a sexy woman but I have to be honest, you're a walking disaster.'

Adding to the negative comments was Bruno Tonioli who agreed by telling her she 'needs to listen to the music.'

Someone who was listening to the tune was Robbie Savage, who took to the floor next.

Dancing the Pasa Doble with his partner, Ola Jordan, the blonde haired sportsman revealed his bare chest in a black and white outfit as he showed off his moves to Michael Jackson's, Bad, and ended the routine by standing on the judge's table over Craig.


Dancing footballer: Robbie Savage managed to impress the judges again

But Craig didn't find it funny as he criticised the technicality of the dance but finished by saying it was 'amazing.'

Alesha got all hot and bothered as she said: 'Robbie I say keep thrusting, it really works. You had real purpose and intent throughout.'

The footballer managed to not injure himself this week and happily received a total score of 26.

But also hoping to receive a decent score from the panel was ex-EastEnders star, Anita Dobson.

Dancing with her partner, Robin Windsor, the actress attempted the Tango dressed as a sequined devil by showing off her acting skills.

But it wasn't enough to impress the panel completely as Len told Anita: 'You lost your timing and your posture is your weakest thing but I still really enjoyed it.'


Nervous: Anita Dobson looked scary as she danced the Tango with Robin Windsor

Bruno added to the constructive criticism by saying: 'I never knew you could be so evil. You're great to watch but you need to work on your frame.'

However a nervous-looking Anita managed to look pleased as she received a similar score to last week of 31.

The last female to dance was pop star Lulu who also attempted the Pasa Doble with her partner, Brendan Cole.


Highway To Hell: Lulu danced confidently in a Bat girl mask

Dancing to AC/DC's Highway To Hell, the blonde star was dressed like Bat Girl in a sheer, sequined number and looked mean and moody as she strutted her stuff on the floor and rose above the crowd at the end of the routine.

Presented with a standing ovation, Lulu looked pleased with herself as the panel gave their opinions.

'Lots of tricks and quite a few treats,' said Len. 'What entertainment, I loved it.'

Alesha added to this by saying: 'I love your determination, it was a great attempt,' and the pair received a total score of 29.







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Hope Solo's partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy gets into a blazing row with Dancing With The Stars judges... but Chaz Bono still gets the lowest score of the

By Jade Watkins


Fight night: Hope Solo's partner Marksim Chmerkovskiy got into a blazing row with judge Len Goodman, following the couple's rumba to 'Seasons Of Love' from the Broadway Musical Rent


It may be the battle of the ballroom, but there a serious bout that also went down between the judges and one competing couple on Dancing With The Stars, last night.

Hope Solo's partner Marksim Chmerkovskiy got into a blazing row with judge Len Goodman following the couple's Rumba to 'Seasons Of Love' from the Broadway Musical Rent.

The 31-year-old Russian lost his nerve with the 67-year-old veteran dancer-turned-judge after he dubbed the pair's performance as 'the worst of the whole season'.


'Hope, I've never lost faith in you,' Len said to Hope. 'I always feel like there is so much there, and for some reason it hasn't come out.'

Following the criticism, Maksim seemingly lost his cool and couldn't hold back.

'As long as the audience likes our journey, we’re good,' he pronounced, looking to the crowd and encouraging their cheers.

Furious: Judge Len Goodman had the look of fury in his eye as he argued back and forth with Maksim

The retort ended up in a back and forth between the two men.

'Let me tell you, Maks, the audience likes the effect,' Len said. 'I’ve been in this business for nearly 50 years.'

'Maybe it’s time to go,' Maks barked back.

Shake-up: All three judges were sent into a tail spin following the outburst

The outburst motivated furious fellow judge Carrie Ann Inaba to interject.

'Don’t be disrespectful like that,' she yelled at Maksim.

But the dancer could not be silenced, and even after Bruno Tonioli attempted to calm the situation, he continued his wrath.

Argumentative: Maksim couldn't be stopped as Hope appeared awkward

Not up to par: Hope and Maksim have continuously been criticized for their performances

'Everybody on that balcony has been dying and killing themselves only to hear your guy's a little judgmental comments,' he said.

'I am not being disrespectful, I’m protecting my partner'.

Following the argument, Maksim continued his protests to host Brooke Burke.
'With all due respect, this is my show,' he said. 'I help make it what it is.'

'I love every aspect of it, I love every professional that’s ever been here and I love every celebrity that puts effort into every week.

On the bottom: Chaz Bono and his partner Lacey Schwimmer were given the lowest points of the night after they failed to wow with their tango to theme song from Phantom Of The Opera

Looking to the gods? Chaz put on a dramatic display throwing his arms up at the end of the dance

'Having said that, I’m a little tired that we’re being judged, some on effort and some being picked on, on heel leads!'

In the end the couple scored a paltry 20 points for their performance.

But surprisingly they weren't the couple with the lowest score.

It was Chaz Bono and his partner Lacey Schwimmer who were given the lowest points of the night, with just 19.

Not the right fit: Some of the judges thought the transsexual contestant looked out of place

After a successful samba which kept him in the competition last week, the 41-year-old failed to wow with his tango to theme song from Phantom Of The Opera.

Cheered on by girlfriend Jenny Elia from the crowd, the author and activist emerged on the floor in the famous white mask and tuxedo combination.

But the judges thought the transsexual contestant looked out of place.

'This character didn't fit you,' noted Bruno.

All hips: Rob performed the Cha Cha on the arm of Cheryl Burke to 'Walk Like A Man'

'At week 6, I want to see a little more content,' Carrie Ann added.

Rob Kardashian was looking to be the dark horse of the show after his impressive performance last week.

And tonight the 24-year-old reality star was hoping to go one step better.

To add even more motivation, Rob was cheered on by his family members from the audience.

Cheers: Rob's sisters Khloe and Kim cheered him on from the audience

Support: Brother-in-law Lamar Odom, Khloe, Kim and husband Kris Humphries, older sister Kourtney and mother Kris Jenner all clapped the youngest Kardashian on

Sister Kim and her husband Kris Humphries, who recently finished filming Kourtney And Kim Take New York in the Big Apple, stood in the crowd alongside Kim's older sister Kourtney, little sister Khloe and her husband Lamar Odom, and mother Kris Jenner.

Earlier in the week, the 55-year-old matriarch of the famous clan visited her son at practice for some encouragement.

She told him to 'vibrate' and stop playing the nice guy.

Words of wisdom? Earlier in the week, the 55-year-old matriarch of the famous clan visited her son at practice to give him some advice

'It's time to kick some ass and not be nice anymore,' she said.

But her enthusiasm didn't appear to do much good, as Rob came under fire for his Cha Cha on the arm of Cheryl Burke to 'Walk Like A Man'.

He especially couldn't escape the wrath of Len, who told him that while 'It was clean, precise and had good timing,' there was no rhythm.

Crowd pleaser: Nancy Grace interjected more of her fiery and bubbly personality into her foxtrot with partner Tristan McManus to 'Always Look On The Brightside Of Life' from Monty Python, and it paid off

Tears: Nancy shed some tears after being praised for her performance

The couple ended up with a low score of just 22 points.

Nancy Grace interjected more of her fiery and bubbly personality into her foxtrot with partner Tristan McManus to 'Always Look On The Brightside Of Life' from Monty Python, and it paid off.

'It's Nancy dance-a-lot... You captured the feel of the musical,' said Bruno.

'I would call that a show stopper! It was very, very good,' gushed Carrie.

The pair were rewarded with their highest score yet of 24 points.

High octane: David Arquette was thrilled to do Broadway this week, and eager to throw out a whole lot of jazz hands for his quickstep to 'We Go Together' from the musical Grease with partner Kym Johnson

Boost: David was cheered on by his estranged wife Courteney Cox and their seven-year-old daughter Coco

David Arquette was thrilled to do Broadway this week, and equally eager to throw out a whole lot of jazz hands for his quickstep to 'We Go Together' from the musical Grease.

Over enthusiastic, he gave a high energy round on the dancefloor with partner Kym Johnson, but the judges thought he his timing was a little off.

While Carrie Ann told the Scream actor he did a great job, she said he was 'a little out-of-sync'.

Smiles: David clearly had a great time on the dancefloor

Analysis: But the judges thought he his timing was a little off

'You are so charged up, you are like a live wire and you went to the wrong foot,' Bruno added.

The couple scored 23 out of 30.

Ricki Lake and partner Derek Hough also did the quickstep, but chose the show tune 'Luck Be A Lady Tonight' from Guys And Dolls.

All three judges thought the interpretation of the music through the dance was sensational.

'You don't need luck if you have talent, and you have talent,' said Len. 'I loved it, I thought it was fantastic.'

Jazzy: Ricki Lake and partner Derek Hough also did the quickstep but chose the show tune 'Luck Be A Lady Tonight' from Guys And Dolls

Acclaim: All three judges thought the interpretation of the music was sensational

Following the performance host Brooke Burke complimented the 43-year-old former talk show host on her shrinking figure, asking her how much weight she thought she had lost.

'Probably around 20 pounds I guess,' Ricki revealed.

The couple scored a whopping a 29 out of 30.

J.R Martinez and Karina Smirnoff once again wowed the crowd with their quickstep, only to tie with Ricki and Derek score.

Tie: J.R Martinez and Karina Smirnoff once again wowed the crowd with their quickstep, only to tie with Ricki and Derek after also scoring a 29

'You are truly relentless, you just keep on keeping on,' said Len.'Tonight you have really come up a notch.'

Following the individual performance, all of the couples took to the floor again for a group dance to a medley of show tunes, including 'Big Spender' from Sweet Charity and 'Money' from Cabaret.

Tony and Emmy-award winning singer Kristin Chenoweth also performed on the night.



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