Tasha Ghouri dancing with Aljaz Skorjanec

Strictly Come Dancing Week 2: Aljaz Skorjanec and Tasha Ghouri land highest score with 'dance of the evening'

The first elimination is on the way

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Updated: September 28, 2024Sep 28, 2024, 8:27 PM GMT+1

Strictly Come Dancing will be gearing up for its first elimination of the series, but after last week's performances, we don't anyone to leave!

Last week's show saw plenty of incredible moments from an opening number to die for, Toyah Willcox's incredible hair flicks, Nick Knowles in a sparkly jacket and people calling Tasha Ghouri a potential winner after her mesmerising cha-cha-cha.

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But who will earn your vote after this week of dancing?

Tom Dean

Tom was the first celebrity to take to the floor on Saturday night and he recieved a mixed response from the judges! While Shirley praised his improvement in his posture, Craig didn't feel that the Olympic swimmer was very comfortable.

Scores: 3, 6, 5, 6 (20)

Dr Punam Krishan

Dr. Punam brought sass to her foxtrot looking just like Shania Twain as she started her routine. However, the judges found a lot of fault with some of her ballroom holds, while loving her solo sections. What did you make to the routine?

Scores: 4, 5, 4, 5 (18)

Paul Merson

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Paul's dance "thrilled" Anton although he avoided any salsa tecnhique joking that Paul "didn't have any", but it's clear that the entertainment value is there! Craig wasn't impressed calling it a "comedy dance at a wedding" which prompted plenty of boos from the audience, but he did compliment the lifts, and we were loving them as well!

But apparently it wasn't only Craig who didn't like the routine, with Paul joking his wife "slaughtered" the training footage.

Scores: 2, 4, 4, 5 (15)

Wynne Evans

Wynne was a total surprise last week with the opera singer appearing near the top of the leaderboard. This Saturday, he was once again as incredible as before and the judges were full of praise once again for the Welshman with Shirley calling the dance "beautiful". The responses were so much, Wynne evan gave all the judges a cuddle, prompting Katya to joke that she was "jealous".

Scores: 7, 7, 8, 8 (30)

JB Gill

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JB Gill topped the leaderboard last week and he delivered another strong performance again this week, with plenty of rolls and oozing star power. While Motsi praised the JLS singer's "coolness", Shirley and Anton did find a couple of issues with his partnering work, although both were in love with his solo portions.

Scores: 7, 7, 6, 7 (27)

Sam Quek

Sam showed off all of her dancing potential last week and she was truly in her element this week as she danced a hockey-themed Charleston. However, Craig thought Sam was out of time during the routine and was even against the lifts! Shirley, however, thought Sam was a "great performer" while Anton advised her to make "the music your friend".

Scores: 4, 6, 6, 6 (22)

Chris McCausland

Chris is proving to be a fan favourite with the Strictly fans, and his dance was sure to delight, with the judges giving plenty of credit to the comedian. Although Chris showed off his razor-sharp wit, the scores were amazing!

Scores: 6, 7, 8, 8 (29)

Jamie Borthwick

Jamie had to tackle a challenging rumba for his second dance and while the EastEnders star was called a "talented dancer" by Motsi, Craig thought Jamie was "dancing by numbers". What did you think?

Scores: 6, 7, 7, 7 (27)

Toyah Willcox

Toyah ended up on the bottom of the leaderboard last week, but Anton thought that Toyah was "1000 times better" this week, and we certainly agree that the singer is showing off all of her potential! And Craig even thought her "abandonment" sold the number.

Scores: 3, 5, 5, 5 (18)

Nick Knowles

Nick had to battle an injury to get onto the dancefloor this week, and he was able to lift Luba despite having damaged his shoulder. The judges noted the presenter's "potential" with Motsi praising the star for how he performed like he was never injured in the first place!

Scores: 5, 5, 5, 6 (21)

Montell Douglas

Montell was another surprise hit from last week's show and the Gladiator proved she could bring the 'Fire' with this week's Samba, with a sensual and fun performance. Shirley said that Montell was one of the "great performers" of the series and Craig summed the dance up as: "Montell did well!"

Scores: 8, 7, 7, 8 (30)

Tasha Ghouri

After a visit from Andrew Le Page in the training room, Tasha took to the dancefloor to give the "dance of the night" according to Craig, while Anton said he would award the routine a 12 if it was possible.

Scores: 8, 9, 9, 9 (35)

Shayne Ward

Shayne had to emotionally confront social media trolls accusing the actor of being "overconfident" on the dancefloor ahead of his tango. But given his routine this week, we think Shayne should be as confident as ever, as he nailed every part of his dramatic Tango! All the judges agreed and Craig labelled the star as the "one to watch".

Scores: 7, 8, 8, 8 (31)

Pete Wicks

Pete was disappointed with last week's performance that only netted him 17 points, so he was determined to improve, and he did an astouding job on the dancefloor. It appears Pete was one very young fan, as Anton's daughter was revealed to like the "man with the nice hair". Shirley, however, noticed the pair's "chemistry".

Scores: 4, 6, 6, 6 (22)

Sarah Hadland

Sarah was an absolute delight on last week's show with her phenomenal Quickstep and this week the actress was ready to close the show with her fiery Paso Doble. And what a finish it was, we will never forget those high kicks!

Scores: 8, 8, 8, 8 (32)

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