Wynne Evans dances as Amy Dowden is replaced again – live Strictly updates

This is going to be a weepy one.

He explains in his VT: “This is the one dance I wanted to do from the start of this and it’s a tribute to someone who matters more than anyone, my nan.”

“There were so many happy and beautiful moments I had with her, as a friend and a safety net and a support, she was everything.” And he’s dancing to his nan’s favourite song too: Tina Turner’s “Simply The Best.”

Get the tissues ready, I reckon.

She’s landed 8s from the first three judges and a 9 from Anton, for a score of 33.

“Your hands were bothering me,” said Craig, before cheering up a little and adding: “You are extremely talented. The cartwheel into that lift was spectacular.”

“There’s lifts and then there’s what you guys did,” said Motsi. “You’ve been so consistent.”

Shirley’s feeling picky though. “I’m a little conflicted on this, the timing is very good, the execution was very good but I saw issues with gaping when you came together. I still want neater smaller details because you are so good.” She’s asking for more chemistry between them on the dancefloor too. “You’re on the right track, you’re doing amazing but give me a few more details.”

Anton has soome constructive feedback too, asking Sarah to work on her upper body.

Can you tell it’s Blackpool next week? The judges are being very, very picky.

Sarah and Vito are so beautiful to watch, and goodness — those lifts. Absolutely stunning and very nerve-wracking to watch. Sarah clearly loves this routine so much, she’s absolutely beaming.

This is an inspired song choice that will no doubt bring joy to Miranda fans as in the sitcom, Sarah’s character Stevie uses a cardboard cutout of Heather Small and sings “Proud” to motivate her pal.

I very much enjoyed Sarah showing Miranda to her Italian partner, Vito (who presumably has absolutely no idea what it is).

Two 7s and two 8s give him a total of 30.

Let’s be honest, only one judge’s comments matter on a Rumba: Shirley Ballas’s.

The Queen of the Rumba said: “You had some beatiful sections in the middle. I was a bit conflicted because on certain parts you were ab solutely outstanding, but when you stood still, you didn’t quite that sway.

“What I love is the chermistry between you’re, it’s really developing.”

You know what? The Rumba has grown on me this year. In the past, I’ve found them a little boring (sorry, Shirley) but the professionals are upped their game with the choreography and storytelling.

Shayne (like most celebs) said in his VT that he’s found the Rumba hard but he looks pretty confident on the dancefloor and Nancy looks beautiful, as always.

She’s landed an 8 from Craig, 10s from Motsi and Shirley, and a 9 from Anton, for a total of 37. A very strong start.

Ooo, we’ve got our first disagreement from the judges of the evening.

“You got all your steps in for the day,” said Anton before Craig claimed the routine was “a little bit safe”.

Motsi didn’t think so though, and countered that it had “everything”.

“That was full on dancing,” said Shirley. “You offered everything we need to see in a Quickstep. That’s the kind of performance that gets you to the one and only Blackpool ballroom.”