Strictly Come Dancing 2022 RECAP — Fans fuming as celeb favourite forced to fight for survival AGAIN in tense dance off
STRICTLY fans were left fuming on Saturday as Molly Rainford faced the dance-off for the FOURTH time.
Viewers were left baffled after the public decidedand would face and Graziano Di Prima for the dreaded dance-off.
It was ultimately Kym And that the judges sent home, but fans rushed to social media to ask why Molly was in the bottom two with her.
One fan fumed: "I can't believe that Molly Rainford and Carlos are in the dance-off again. She scored 38/40 her best dance of the series so far. S he was incredible last night. I don't know why the public don't vote for her she is amazing", while another tweeted: "#Strictly how is Molly in the bottom? She danced her a** off!"
Strictly Come Dancing returns on Sunday, December 11 at 7.15pm on BBC One.
Read our Strictly 2022 live blog for the latest updates and gossip...
Final Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special celeb revealed…
TV presenter George Webster from Leeds is the sixth and final celebrity confirmed for the Christmas special.
The 22-year-old recently made history when he became the first presenter on CBeebies with Down Syndrome.
The Mencap ambassador, who will be paired with pro Amy Dowden. said: “I love Strictly and have watched it every year.
“I’ve always dreamed of being on the show one year and I’m so excited to be on this year’s Christmas Special!
“To be partnered with Amy is such an honour, we get on so well, she’s so lovely and an amazing dancer. Bring on the glitter and everything else. I can’t wait to perform on the Strictly dancefloor.”
Will Mellor’s touching tribute
On Friday Will Mellor revealed he had a touching pre-show ritual for his late dad.
The Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps star, 46, lost his father Bill during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Will said on tonight’s It Takes Two: “My dad used to say I’ve got a head full of magic, and that’s because I’m always looking ‘Oh what’s that, who’s over there’.
“So, I have to take myself away for a little bit and just focus my head.
“Me and Nancy have a little moment together and go ‘Right we’ve got each other, we’ve got this, lets do it.
“And I’ve got my dad’s ring on so I always have a little moment. ‘Right dad here we go lets go and smash it’.”
Kym’s major comeback impressed Shirley
Shirley Ballas praised the actress for not hiding and for giving her all.
The head judge said: “You gave it your all, I’m delighted to have you back.”
Anton added: “You’re a great jazz dancer. Your performance and timing are amazing.”
Helen Skelton sizzles in corset and stockings
HELEN Skelton sizzled in a corset and stockings on Strictly as she sends a message to her cheating rugby star ex.
The TV host danced to Cabaret song Mein Herr with lyrics thought to be directed at Richie Myler who left her in April.
They include: “I need the open air … I’m through, toodle-oo.”
It comes after Countryfile’s Helen, 39, who performs with show pro Gorka Marquez, 32, sold their wedding presents on TV’s Celebrity Yorkshire Auction House.
It's the semi-finals next week!
The results show opened with a Guys And Dolls routine from the Strictly professionals and the cast of The Cher Show jukebox musical performed a medley of hits.
The remaining five couples will take to the dancefloor next week for the semi-final.
Shirley, Motsi and Craig all voted to save Molly Rainford
Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse and Craig Revel Horwood all backed Rainford, who performed a Charleston to Hot Honey Rag from the musical Chicago.
Ballas said: "Well, first of all huge congratulations to both couples. Both couples danced exquisitely, it's been a very difficult decision to make.
"But based on this dance, and this dance alone, I'm going to save Molly and Carlos."
Credit: Eroteme Only Anton Du Beke chose to save Kym Marsh
After both couples had performed a second time during the dance-off, the judges delivered their verdicts, with only Anton Du Beke voting to save Marsh.
He said: "As you'd expect at this time of the competition, the quality of the dance-off was incredible.
"I thought both couples danced brilliantly, but I felt one couple raised their game with a freedom which they didn't have on Friday night.
"And because of that I am going to save Kym and Graziano."
Final Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special celeb revealed…
TV presenter George Webster from Leeds is the sixth and final celebrity confirmed for the Christmas special.
The 22-year-old recently made history when he became the first presenter on CBeebies with Down Syndrome.
The Mencap ambassador, who will be paired with pro Amy Dowden. said: “I love Strictly and have watched it every year.
“I’ve always dreamed of being on the show one year and I’m so excited to be on this year’s Christmas Special!
“To be partnered with Amy is such an honour, we get on so well, she’s so lovely and an amazing dancer. Bring on the glitter and everything else. I can’t wait to perform on the Strictly dancefloor.”
What did Kym Marsh say after she was voted off Strictly?
Actress and presenter Marsh said: "My dad has been so proud and it's kind of kept him going.
"When he was in hospital last week, and obviously we weren't here, all these guys sent him videos and it meant such a lot.
"My grandchildren are so proud."
Asked if she had any final words, Marsh added: "Honestly I've loved every single second that I've been here. I never thought I'd get to this stage in a million years.
"I have to say, it's all down to this man (Di Prima) here, he is just wonderful and he will be my friend forever.
"But what a journey it's been, this show is just wonderful, it shows you things about yourself you don't know, it shows you how tough you can be.
"Everybody, the crew, the celebs, the pros, costume, make-up, everyone is amazing. I've had the best time, so thank you."
Kym Marsh the 10th celeb to be eliminated from Strictly
Kym Marsh has become the 10th celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing after a closely-fought musicals week.
The presenter and former Hear'Say star, 46, faced Molly Rainford in the dance-off after finding herself at the bottom of the leaderboard with 34 points.
Her energetic Eighties-style cha cha to Fame alongside partner Graziano Di Prima came after she missed last week's show following a positive Covid-19 test.
After discovering her fate, Marsh spoke of wanting to make her father, who has been receiving treatment in hospital following a prostate cancer diagnosis, happy.
Game over
Strictly fans are gutted glam grandma Kym has gone.
"Such a shame Kym gone out she has some memorable routines like the Rumba and Argentine Tango but her Cha Cha Cha last night let her down a little unfortunately I thought she did really well over the week shown improvement."
Pure and Simple
Kym has gone and fans are gutted!
One Tweeted: "Fair result. Well done, Molly. Down to the wire for the first time this season. Very difficult for the judges, when the standard is this high. Sorry to see Kym go ."
Curtain call for Kym
Ahhh noooo.
Corrie's Kym has been sent home.
She had a good innings.
Atta girl.
Heartbreaking
Did you see Craig look so torn when he chose Mollie.
Motsi too. Now for Anton...
Toe-tapping
Kym killed it too.
This is gonna be close.
Smooth criminals
How sleek are Mollie and Carlos right now.
All that jazz will get them through to the semis.
Surely?!
Who will win the dance-off
It's gonna be close - Kym vs Mollie - and don't fans know it.
One Tweeted: "Kym needs to put some omph into it."
Oh Kym on
She missed last week and now poor Kym is in the dance-off.
Will Corrie fans (well, the judges) save her?
We'll soon see.
Cher genius
Strictly fans loving the tribute act.
One said: "@Strictly is on Now? This Cher Tribute acts pretty good."
Hel of a woman
Helen and Will are through, but, shock! Molly is in the dance-off and looked devastated.
Boy, this is going to be close.
Top of their game
Will and Nancy killed it last night - and are top of the leaderboard.
Let's hope they can shimmy through to the semi-finals.
Keep Dancing
Musicals week is live and kicking.
What an opener though.
Who is going home?
EEK.
Strictly kicks off in ten minutes' time
Strictly is back for the results show this evening.
Its been moved from the usual day of Sunday to today to make way for the football.
The dancing gets underway in ten minutes' time at 5.40pm.
Who will be hanging up their dancing shoes tonight?
Helen Skelton’s very tasty pre-show ritual
Presenter Helen revealed that pro partner Gorka always makes a stop off at a bakery before show day.
She said on tonight’s spin-off show: “I’m very lucky because Gorka brings me a coffee and a croissant on show day and that’s our only ritual.”
What a treat!
Kym bottom of leaderboard with 34 points despite dazzling comeback
Former Hear'Say singer Kym Marsh, who returned to the dancefloor after she had to skip last week's show after a positive Covid-19 test, found herself bottom on 34 points.
The 46-year-old, who is also a former Coronation Street actress, performed an energetic Eighties-style cha-cha to Fame from Fame with her partner Graziano Di Prima.
Mabuse said she was "shining all of the time" but said she "would have liked more rotation" as she said Marsh "came back with a bang".
Meanwhile Ballas said: "There is no hiding behind a costume here (in a leotard)... you didn't miss a beat."