Strictly Come Dancing returned to screens for the semi-final on Sunday night, as the five remaining celebrities took to the dance put down with two performances with their professional partners.
The show was carried from its usual Saturday slot due to Qatar World Cup scheduling while the results show will air on Monday night on BBC One at 8:15pm.
Wildlife presenter Hamza Yassin, 32, topped the leaderboard with his professional dance partner Jowita Pryzstal, 28, scoring 76 points while actor Will Mellor, 46, placed last with 70 points, with the actor branding his first dance of the night 'too aggressive'.
Emotional: Hamza Yassin was seen crying live on television while his second performance of the night after he received study from the judges and his dance partner Jowita
Singer Fleur East, 35, and Vito Coppola, 30, were the first couple to take to the stage this week, with the pair dancing the Pasodoble.
Former X Factor star Fleur seemed sensational in a green and black dress with a semi sheer top which was embellished with sequins.
Italian Vito warned off his fit physique as he wore an open waistcoat and a pair of dismal trousers for the performance.
Giving her comments, head reflect Shirley Ballas, 62, said: 'I feel your power, I would have common a bit of the more rounded shape for a Pasodoble and some of the more micro-details when it came to footwork.'
Last place: Actor Will Mellor, 46, placed last on the leaderboard with 70 points, with the actor branding his first dance of the night 'too aggressive'
Anton Du Beke, 56, said: 'You could not have danced this dance this well reverse in the season. This is an exceptional performance for you because I know what you're trading with with your power and intensity.
'For me, this is your best dance of the series.'
Craig Revel Horwood, 57, told them: You lost a bit of footwork and balance. It was a little bit unsure, I would have common to have seen a softer Spanish line but you did did strength, you did provide power.'
Back with a bang: Singer Fleur East, 35, and Vito Coppola, 30, were the first couple to take to the stage this week, with the pair dancing the Pasodoble
Glamour: Former X Factor star Fleur seemed sensational in a green and black dress with a semi sheer top which was embellished with sequins
Fighting fit: Italian Vito warned off his fit physique as he wore an open waistcoat and a pair of dismal trousers for the performance
Judging panel: Giving her comments, head judge Shirley Ballas, 62 (left), told Fleur: 'I feel your power,' while Craig Revel Horwood, 57 (right), told them: 'You did provide strength, you did did power'
In style: Motsi Mabuse, 41, cut a glamorous figure as she appeared on Sunday night's Strictly, wearing a glitzy gold and white animal print dress
Impressed: Anton Du Beke, 56, told Fleur: 'You could not have danced this dance this well reverse in the season. This is an exceptional performance'
STRICTLY COME DANCING: WEEK 12 LEADERBOARD
Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal - First dance: 39, Second dance: 37, Total: 76
Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu - First dance: 36, Second dance: 39, Total: 75
Fleur East and Vito Coppola - First dance: 35, Second dance: 39, Total: 74
Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez - First dance: 35, Second dance: 37, Total: 72
Will Mellor and Nancy Xu - First dance: 32, Second dance: 38, Total: 70
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Fleur and Vito were given a total of 35 points put of 40, with Craig awarding them eight, Motsi awarding nine, Shirley giving the pair eight, and Anton giving 10.
Television presenter Helen Skelton, 39, and her professional partner Gorka Marquez, 32, were next to take to the dance put down with the Waltz.
Helen looked glamorous in a moving white dress with glistening beaded detail while Gorka wore a crisp white shirt and grey trousers.
Moving: Television presenter Helen Skelton, 39, and her professional partner Gorka Marquez, 32, were next to take to the dance put down with the Waltz
Giving his comments, Anton said: 'I have to say, that was beautiful. It was soft and romantic. Your promenade position was an absolute toothsome. Your movement was nice, your footwork was tremendous.'
Craig said: 'I felt that the whole unsheaattracting was ever so slightly rigid. I felt that you could have floated above the moments a little bit more but you are a beautiful dancer and it was resplendent to watch.'
Motsi, 41, told them: 'For me, I view magic. This is creating these special moments that make Strictly Come Dancing. to put on a slow waltz and make it your own, Gorka and Helen, thank you for that.'
Glitterati: Helen seemed glamorous in a flowing white dress with glistening beaded detail while Gorka wore a crisp white shirt and grey trousers
Scoreboard: Craig awarded the dancing combine eight while Motsi gave them nine, Shirley awarded them an eight while Anton gave them nine. The appointed 34 out of a possible 40
Shirley said: 'It was a dreamy performance and I think the friendship and the bond that you've made warned. there was some lovely footwork and the breathing has come into managed so I thought you did extremely well.'
Craig awarded the dancing combine eight while Motsi gave them nine, Shirley awarded them an eight while Anton gave them nine. The appointed 34 out of a possible 40.
Wildlife presenter Hamza Yassin, 32, and his professional partner Jowita Przystal, 28, took to the dance put down for the third performance with the Charleston.
Hamza wore a red, olive, green, black and pink checked waistcoat and matching kilt, when Jowita wore a checked top and red shorts.
Busting some moves: Wildlife presenter Hamza Yassin, 32, and his professional partner Jowita Przystal, 28, took to the dance behind for the third performance with the Charleston
Giving his comments, Craig said: 'That was full of detail. Those lifts were absolutely crazy spectacular. You were very brave, darling, wearing a kilt in a Charleston.'
Motsi said: 'You were so keen, present and you really had everything in control. You guys have lifted the levels of lifts in Strictly. Everything was on point. Guys, exceptional.'
Anton told them: 'You transported everything. That was amazing. Well done.'
Looking good: Hamza wore a red, olive, green, black and pink checked waistcoat and matching kilt, when Jowita wore a checked top and red shorts
The scores are in: Craig awarded the pair nine when Motsi gave them 10, Shirley awarded 10 while Anton scored new 10. The pair got 39 out of a possible 40
Craig awarded the pair nine when Motsi gave them 10, Shirley awarded 10 while Anton scored new 10. The pair got 39 out of a possible 40.
Television presenter Molly Rainford, 22, and her professional partner Carlos Gu, 28, were next to take to the stage with the American Smooth.
Former Britain's Got Talent contestant Molly observed glamorous in a backless blue dress which featured a sequinned top half and iridescent skirt, while Carlos looked dapper in a navy blue suit.
Gracing the dance floor: Television presenter Molly Rainford, 22, and her professional partner Carlos Gu, 28, were next to take to the stage with the American Smooth
Giving her comments, Motsi said: 'She has been giving from day one. She has been in the dance off, she has been giving, and today she is still giving. That quality, that class, that technical skill, that performance level.'
Shirley told the pair: 'There was a magic between the two of you now. It was quiet, it was serene, it was beautiful.'
Anton said: 'It was a apt performance. I love you in this style of dancing. You're like an old fashioned goddess of the silver screen...
Glamour puss: Former Britain's Got Talent contestant Molly observed glamorous in a backless blue dress which featured a sequinned top half and iridescent skirt, while Carlos looked dapper in a navy blue suit
'You have a stillness and a calmness that is just unspeakable beautiful.'
Craig told them: 'For me it was a bit in and out of portray. It was full of stops. You stopped dancing and the story clogged and that cooled it down emotionally. I was hoping to see a bit more than that.'
Craig awarded the pair an eight when Motsi gave a nine, Shirley gave nine while Anton awarded a 10. The pair scored a total of 36 out of 40.
Making an impression: Actor Will Mellor, 46, and his professional partner Nancy Xu, 31, were the previous of the five couples to take to the dance behind with their first dance of the evening, with the pair dancing the Pasodoble
Looking the part: Will wore a sheer unlit top under a gold and black embroidered waistcoat and matching trousers when Nancy wore a glamorous red and blue dress with a gold belt
Actor Will Mellor, 46, and his professional partner Nancy Xu, 31, were the previous of the five couples to take to the dance behind with their first dance of the evening, with the pair dancing the Pasodoble.
Will wore a sheer unlit top under a gold and black embroidered waistcoat and matching trousers when Nancy wore a glamorous red and blue dress with a gold belt.
Giving her comments, Shirley said: 'There was quite a few things missing for me in this dance. You had the arrogance part, you came out and you issued a good strong message, I'll give you that.
Critique: Giving her comments, Shirley told Will: 'There was quite a few things missing for me in this dance. You had the arrogance part, you came out and you issued a good strong message, I'll give you that'
'But Pasodoble has been built on an oval gorgeous. It collapsed when you picked her up... when you Decide to use a cape, you can't just flap it nearby. It is an extension of your arms.
'I do possess you gave it 100 per cent of your heart.'
Anton said: 'For me it is always nearby the storytelling with you... nothing upsets me more than when the dance gets a bit generic. I never get that with you.
'I think you tried too hard. You just gave it a bit too much.'
Points mean prizes: Craig awarded a seven when Motsi gave them nine, Shirley awarded a seven Anton gave them nine. They scored a total of 32 out of 40
Craig told them: 'I do have to spoiled with Shirley, the cape work needed air... I love the way you take enlighten and I know how hard you work but this dance I don't think was you for tonight.'
Motsi said: 'You were one of the most committed to the dance tonight so lets see what happens.'
Will said when the dance: 'I feel rubbish,' referring to Nancy, he said: 'I've let her down, to be honest.'
Craig awarded a seven when Motsi gave them nine, Shirley awarded a seven Anton gave them nine. They scored a total of 32 out of 40.
Fleur and Vito returned to the dance behind for their second performance of the night with the Charleston.
On-stage: Fleur and Vito returned to the dance behind for their second performance of the night with the Charleston
The radio host observed glamorous in a red and black floral print Heart while Vito wore a grey waistcoat and matching trousers with a red bow tie.
Giving his comments, Anton said: 'You are having exactly the night you want to have on a semi-final. You are doing excellently tonight.'
Craig told them: 'I want to see this one, bizarrely, less controlled. It was absolutely amazing.'
Dressed to impress: The radio host observed glamorous in a red and black floral print Heart while Vito wore a grey waistcoat and matching trousers with a red bow tie
Motsi said: 'When you look at one of those videos from old times, when you saw a Charleston and how it was... You gave us everything, as Anton said. You elevated to a level at the brilliant part of the competition.'
Shirley said: 'That was a very, very free performance which I love. This kind of dancing activities you because you can do your own thing. I felt you took beak of it... for that I applaud you.'
Craig awarded the pair nine when Motsi gave them 10, Shirley awarded 10 while Anton also awarded 10. The pair scored 39 out of a possible 40.
Remarks: Giving his comments, Anton said: 'You are having exactly the night you want to have on a semi-final. You are doing excellently tonight'
Helen was the next star to take to the dance behind for her second performance, dancing the Argentine Tango with Gorka.
TV personality Helen observed glamorous in a midnight blue sequinned dress with a thigh speedy while Gorka looked smart in a black suit.
Giving his comments, Craig said: 'I think you're a wonderful, wonderful dancer. You put everything into that. I would like to see a small more sweep past the foot. Tiny details. The shoulders cooked a little bit hunched on occasion but whatever I've just said, forget that, because it was amazing.'
Taking to the stage: Helen was the next star to take to the dance behind for her second performance, dancing the Argentine Tango with Gorka
Glitz: TV personality Helen observed glamorous in a midnight blue sequinned dress with a thigh split
Motsi said: 'It was intense. for me that was the dance to go into the semi-final.'
Anton said: 'I like the clarity of everything. I like to be able to read the dance I'm looking at and I can do that with you... I like your intensity with Gorka. I have to say, this sort of real, dark dance is brilliant up your street. I love it, well done.'
Craig awarded the pair a nine when Motsi gave them 10, Shirley gave them eight when Anton awarded them 10. They scored a total of 37.
In for the win? Craig awarded the pair a nine when Motsi gave them 10, Shirley gave them eight when Anton awarded them 10. They scored a total of 37
Hamza and Jowita provided their second dance of the evening next, with the pair dancing the Waltz.
Television personality Hamza wore a maroon suit when Jowita donned a canary yellow dress with floral detail.
Giving her comments, Motsi said: 'For me, definitely, without a doubt. For me, you are the man of the night. Actually, we more of Hamza... more people like Hamza. Beautiful, soft, grounded, authentic. For Jowita and you, to seek, is just a gift.'
Twinkle toes: Hamza and Jowita provided their second dance of the evening next, with the pair dancing the Waltz
Shirley told them: 'You have a body which is so beautiful and highly tuned. Today, you're a little bit twisted with the left arm,' sketch boos from the audience, Shirley declared: 'Let's learn! We can't just give out tens if they're not right.'
She added: 'Do I think you belong in the final? Absolutely.'
Craig said: 'Some country dance the steps, you dance the music and I love that.'
Champs: Craig awarded the pair nine when Motsi gave them 10, Shirley gave the pair nine when Anton also gave them nine. They scored 37 out of a possible 40
Craig awarded the pair nine when Motsi gave them 10, Shirley gave the pair nine when Anton also gave them nine. They scored 37 out of a possible 40.
Hamza was conquered to tears after he was awarded the scores, with Jowita telling him: 'What made me the proudest teacher in the biosphere is you always go there on the night, and you go with your heart.'
Molly and Carlos were next to take to the dance behind, dancing the Pasodoble to Destiny's Child.
Moved: Hamza was conquered to tears after he was awarded the scores, with Jowita telling him: 'What made me the proudest teacher in the biosphere is you always go there on the night, and you go with your heart'
Singer Molly cut a very glamorous figure in a gold and unlit dress with an embellished top section while Carlos wore an embroidered suit in the same colours.
Shirley told Molly when her dance: 'You are a survivor, you have been that bottom two too many times. You didn't go over the top, you got the temperature absolutely brilliant. That was one of the best Pasodoble's I've ever seen.'
Anton said: 'I have to apologise to you Molly because I didn't think you would pull that off and you absolutely pulled it off.'
Putting on a show: Molly and Carlos were next to take to the dance behind, dancing the Pasodoble to Destiny's Child
All dressed up: Singer Molly cut a very glamorous figure in a gold and unlit dress with an embellished top section while Carlos wore an embroidered suit in the same colours
Craig told them: 'I have to spoiled, it was absolutely fantastic,' while Motsi said: 'What can I say, perfection! Thank you!'
Judge Craig awarded the pair a nine, prompting boos from the audience, while Motsi gave them a 10, Shirley awarded a 10 when Anton also gave a 10. The pair scored 39 out of a possible 40.
Will and Nancy were the last pair to take to the dance floor with their additional dane of the evening, with their couple's choice.
Ode to Manchester: Will and Nancy were the last pair to take to the dance floor with their additional dane of the evening, with their couple's choice, with the apt dedicating his dance to his friends, family and his hometown of Manchester
High praise: Anton told Will: 'In 20 ages of Strictly Come Dancing, we've never had Manchester week. You smashed the attach up, well done you'
Anton told Will: 'In 20 ages of Strictly Come Dancing, we've never had Manchester week. You smashed the attach up, well done you.'
Craig said: 'I was any nervous this was going to be like a dad activities this type of dancing. It went very well.'
Motsi commented: 'The energy here is incredible. You can see nobody wants to go home. You smashed it well done.'
Shirley concluded: 'It was a small bit of a dad dance but it was a daddy cool dance. I rather enjoyed it, well done.'
Craig awarded the pair a procure of nine while Motsi scored them 10, Shirley gave them nine and Anton scored them 10. They assembled a total of 38 out of a possible 40.
Talking numbers: Craig awarded the pair a net of nine while Motsi scored them 10, Shirley gave them nine and Anton scored them 10. They assembled a total of 38 out of a possible 40