Sunday Service: Week 11

What I loved about this year's semi-final is that everyone has a different opinion about who should make it to the final in Blackpool. Which makes it really close and really interesting. They were all dancing for their lives last night.

Harry & Aliona started things off with a brilliant Charleston. The routine was good fun and it had great energy. It had more facial expression than we usually see from Harry, although it still could have done with more. It was a fast routine, which Harry kept up with brilliantly. All of the side-by-side sections were completely in sync. He coped very well with all of the lifts. It was a great start to the show.

Harry & Aliona's Viennese waltz was also first class. It was romantic and moving. They went straight into a fleckerl and then onwards. No tricks, just a magical Viennese waltz. I think Aliona's choreography has really improved in the last few weeks. She's doing what the judges want, and it's improving their scores. Harry's footwork is very good. To be really picky, his left arm can be a little high at times, and he could have taken longer strides. The only disappointing thing was his face. He looked like a serial killer. When he remembers to smile, he looks amazing. I wish he could have done it all the way through.

Alex & James' waltz looked a little bit awkward. Alex's right arm was a little too stiff, he bottom was stuck out, she didn't close her feet properly. It just wasn't as good as some of her earlier ballroom dances. Alex did look relaxed, though. She seemed to be enjoying the experience.

Alex & James' salsa was OK, but not really good enough for a semi-final. She needed to bring her legs closer together on the basics. The routine had some nice armography. Alex really went for it and seemed to enjoy herself. Her timing was a split-second out in places. But I didn't see the point of the overcoat and broom at the beginning...

Chelsee & Pasha's American smooth was less Hollywood and more rumba than other routines, which made it romantic and elegant. Chelsee is such a beautiful dancer. Her lines, her arms and her hands are all amazing. The only thing I didn't like was the drag split near the end. Only people who can do the splits should be given that.

Chelsee & Pasha's paso doble was also very nice. There were a couple of wobbles, but otherwise it was excellent. It had drive and passion, and all of the beautiful lines that Chelsee always produces.

I'm afraid I wasn't that keen on Holly & Artem's Argentine tango, and I didn't see what the judges saw. For me, Holly was a bit soft. She had bent legs and wasn't strong enough. I didn't like the section on the stool. On the positive side, her lunge lines were gorgeous (which is probably why there were so many of them in the routine).

I loved Holly & Artem's Charleston. It completely suited Holly, who was never going to be comfortable with the usual 1920s style cheeky routine. It was different, but brilliant. Unfortunately, I thought Holly looked under-rehearsed. Her steps didn't look as slick as they could have, which really stood out next to super-slick Artem. It's such a shame, because it was such a brilliant routine, and Holly looked relaxed and comfortable.

Jason gave the samba a good go, but it was not his best routine. You could see that Kristina had worked hard on his hip action, but it just wasn't on the money. Jason's timing was a bit iffy on the some of promenade runs. I loved the routine, though. Proper samba. I love those crossing botofogos, and I think this may have been the first routine to have them. It's a shame Jason had to have the dreaded samba in the semi-finals.

Jason redeemed himself with the Argentine tango. It had great passion and drive. I loved the lift where he pulled Kristina from the floor. Jason needs to watch his timing just a little, but this a fantastic effort.

Without a doubt Harry and Chelsee should be in the final. They are both brilliant. It's hard to split Holly and Jason. Holly is the more natural dancer and is technically better than Jason, but she finds it hard to find the character of the dance sometimes. Jason is the better performer, but sometimes tries too hard and loses his timing. Personally, I would rather see Jason make the final. He works so hard, and I think it would mean more to him. I also think that over the course of the series, Jason has put in more routines that I have enjoyed.

Tonight's results show is going to be a killer...

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