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Strictly Come Dancing, week three: What the judges said

See what the judges had to say and find out how they scored the 11 celebrities as they took to the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom for Movie Week.

This week it was Movie Week on Strictly Come Dancing, with the 11 remaining couples each performing routines to classic movie songs in full costume.

As a result, the likes of Elsa, Butch Cassidy and Homer Simpson all made appearances on the dancefloor, with varying reviews from the judges.

Scroll on to see what the judges had to say about this week's performances - and more importantly, how they scored the dances!



Nicola Adams and Katya Jones on Strictly Come Dancing week three on November 7, 2020© BBC

Nicola Adams and Katya Jones

Dance: Jive
Song: 'Greased Lightnin'' by John Travolta from Grease

Shirley Ballas: "I am a huge fan of this partnership, I thought that was amazing for the opening. You executed it all extremely well." 7/10

Motsi Mabuse: "I actually enjoyed that - a little bit in the middle it got a bit tight, but then you went through it and it was on point." 6/10

Craig Revel Horwood: "Your free arm lacked energy - you have to remember you have a free arms. The kicks and flicks were not as precise as I thought they could be. But you embodied that character - I totally believed you were a mechanic." 6/10

TOTAL SCORE: 19/30



Maisie Smith and Gorka Marquez on Strictly Come Dancing week three on November 7, 2020© BBC

Maisie Smith and Gorka Marquez

Dance: American Smooth
Song: 'Into The Unknown' by Idina Menzel from Frozen II

Motsi Mabuse: "I personally loved that. You were softer, more subtle in the way you move. You took a step up for yourself and I loved it." 9/10

Craig Revel Horwood: "I thought the footwork could be a little bit cleaner and smoother. Your arms however are absolutely incredible - I loved every single lift, you are a superb dancer." 8/10

Shirley Ballas: "You are definitely a very capable young lady. But you have to work on your feet - spend that little bit of extra time on your footwork and it will take you where you need to go for sure." 7/10

TOTAL SCORE: 24/30



Caroline Quentin and Johannes Radebe on Strictly Come Dancing week three on November 7, 2020© BBC

Caroline Quentin and Johannes Radebe

Dance: Couples' Choice
Song: 'Everything's Coming Up Roses' by Ethel Merman from Gypsy

Craig Revel Horwood: "I think you set the character up really really well but it didn't then translate into the dance. The woman you're playing... there needs to be more desperation in the dance. But you are a fantastic dancer, my goodness." 6/10

Shirley Ballas: "Every week I only expect a little bit of improvement and you did that for me. I think you came back this week a little bit better than last week - that's all you can ask for." 7/10

Motsi Mabuse: "I have to agree - you improved. I know you can do this, I feel it everywhere in my body." 8/10

TOTAL SCORE: 21/30



Jason Bell and Luba Mushtuk on Strictly Come Dancing week three on November 7, 2020© BBC

Jason Bell and Luba Mushtuk

Dance: Paso Doble
Song: 'Star Wars Theme' by John Williams from Star Wars

Shirley Ballas: "I enjoyed the knee walks and I thought the slide in the middle was extremely committed, but I failed to find the character of the paso doble in this. I found it was a little missing for me but I do applaud you for trying hard." 4/10

Motsi Mabuse: "I can see the motivation and attack and energy you put into everything - I have to applaud it." 5/10

Craig Revel Horwood: "You don't know the power of the dark side darling. I felt you were dancing by numbers - I know that seems harsh. You're picking your feet up way too much and the smiling really killed it. I do love you darling but I did have to be honest there I'm afraid." 3/10

TOTAL SCORE: 12/30



JJ Chalmers and Amy Dowden on Strictly Come Dancing week three on November 7, 2020© BBC

JJ Chalmers and Amy Dowden

Dance: Foxtrot
Song: 'Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head' by B.J. Thomas from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

Motsi Mabuse: "You were dancing and I was going oooooh and ahhhhhh. You use the floor, you have this softness, this gentleness about you that I absolutely adore." 8/10

Craig Revel Horwood: "The timing at the end was a little out - it's true, sorry. But quiet, understated - I cannot believe you can dance like that." 8/10

Shirley Ballas: "Our first performance where you start to understand the importance of footwork. Quality not quantity, that's what that was. For three weeks - I applaud you." 8/10

TOTAL SCORE: 24/30



HRVY and Janette Manrara on Strictly Come Dancing week three on November 7, 2020© BBC

HRVY and Janette Manrara

Dance: Cha Cha
Song: 'Don't Go Breaking My Heart' by Elton John and Kiki Dee from Gnomeo and Juliet

Craig Revel Horwood: "I would have actually liked to have seen one basic cha cha cha throughout that. It looked a little bit awkward on you for some reason. The story I absolutely loved - I would love to have two gnomes in my garden that look like you two." 6/10

Shirley Ballas: "I absolutely loved the concept - you are super cool. There was not enough content but I loved with what you did." 7/10

Motsi Mabuse: "I love that you guys are challenging yourselves. It was a quick routine - you need to co-ordinate everything from top to bottom." 8/10

TOTAL SCORE: 21/30



Ranvir Singh and Giovanni Pernice on Strictly Come Dancing week three on November 7, 2020© BBC

Ranvir Singh and Giovanni Pernice

Dance: Foxtrot
Song: 'Love You I Do' by Jennifer Hudson from Dreamgirls

Shirley Ballas: "It's our movie star looking couple for sure. You displayed this so simple but so beautiful. It was breathtaking for me." 9/10

Motsi Mabuse: "Can we just declare today National Foxtrot Day? You two complement each other so well. You take time to show that quality, playing around with each other... you become the dance. You are the foxtrot." 9/10

Craig Revel Horwood: "Motsi's turned into Bruno all of a sudden, darling. Ranvir darling - Fab. U. Lous." 9/10

TOTAL SCORE: 27/30



Jamie Laing and Karen Hauer on Strictly Come Dancing week three on November 7, 2020© BBC

Jamie Laing and Karen Hauer

Dance: Charleston
Song: 'Zero To Hero' by Tawatha Agee, Lillias White, LaChanze, Roz Ryan, Cheryl Freeman and Vanéese Y. Thomas from Hercules

Motsi Mabuse: "What a comeback. That was really funny, in a good way. You got the character on point. I'm just surprised! You did it right, well done Jamie." 8/10

Craig Revel Horwood: "OMG. LOL darling! It was a little bit more Farrah Fawcett than Herculean for my liking. But I have to say it did make me laugh out loud." 7/10

Shirley Ballas: "Bottom two last week - I only ever hope for a little improvement and you came back with a massive improvement. From zero to hero!" 8/10

TOTAL SCORE: 23/30



Clara Amfo and Aljaz Skorjanec on Strictly Come Dancing week three on November 7, 2020© BBC

Clara Amfo and Aljaz Skorjanec

Dance: Tango
Song: 'Lady Marmalade' by Pink, Mya, Lil' Kim and Christina Aguilera from Moulin Rouge

Craig Revel Horwood: "I think you improved frame and things like that. My main concern was mixing disco with tango and it was a battle with myself. I decided yeah, I really liked it." 7/10

Shirley Ballas: "I feel like I'm copying, I wrote the same note myself - it was a disco-tango feeling but for me, I didn't quite like it. But good try, well done." 6/10

Motsi Mabuse: "I do see an improvement, let's be happy about that. You have energy, you have power, you just need to work on controlling it and directing it." 7/10

TOTAL SCORE: 20/30



Max George and Dianne Buswell on Strictly Come Dancing week three on November 7, 2020© BBC

Max George and Dianne Buswell

Dance: Couples' Choice
Song: 'The Simpsons Theme' by Danny Elfman from The Simpsons Movie

Shirley Ballas: "I'm a super fan of The Simpsons. I loved the timing, I loved the change of rhythm at the end. You performed it and you brought it to life." 8/10

Motsi Mabuse: "This is what I'm talking about. I think because you've got the costume, you were more outgoing. Homer in the house." 8/10

Craig Revel Horwood: "Risky, difficult, it was sort of a street charleston. I think people are either going to love it or hate it... and I loved it." 8/10

TOTAL SCORE: 24/30



Bill Bailey and Oti Mabuse on Strictly Come Dancing week three on November 7, 2020© BBC

Bill Bailey and Oti Mabuse

Dance: Paso Doble
Song: 'The Good, The Bad and The Ugly' by Ennio Morricone from The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Motsi Mabuse: "Oooh Bill, I just got that kind of sense that says I'm not here to play, I'm here to paso. Those eyes, that focus - well done guys." 9/10

Craig Revel Horwood: "If you keep going like this my darling, I think we'll be seeing you in the final." 8/10

Shirley Ballas: "Oh my goodness it had everything - it surged forward, it backed off, it stayed connected, it had that sensuality.... you are extraordinarily fantastic. Well done!" 9/10

TOTAL SCORE: 26/30



Strictly Come Dancing: The Results airs Sunday at 7.25pm on BBC One.


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