Newest updates and response from Strictly Come Dancing week 5 as Wynne Evans and Katya Jones return to ballroom in wake of ‘hand incident’

Hiya and welcome to MailOnline’s dwell protection of Strictly Come Dancing as we enter week 5.

Controversy returned to the present this week after Wynne Evans and Katya Jones’ notorious ‘hand incident’ set tongues wagging final weekend ensuing within the pair defending their awkward encounter.

The pair will likely be hoping to place the incident and focus discuss on their dancing after they try and cha-cha-charge up the leaderboard this night.

We are going to present a dwell commentary of all of the dancers tonight and endeavour to deliver you essentially the most eye-catching photos and video from proceedings plus your response on social media.

So for now sit again, chill out and let’s have a look at which celebrities rip up the dancefloor or face the chance of waltzing off tomorrow night time.

Paul and Karen did not handle to sweeten up the judges with their efficiency this week scoring 3, 5, 5, 6, leaving the fifth week with a complete rating of 19.

Paul and Karen’s Samba to the Automobile Wash by Rose Royce did not depart the impression they have been hoping with the judges.

‘ what I did see you’re placing a lot effort in all the pieces you’re doing,’ Motsi mentioned: ‘I liked you have been smiling. It was an image of pleasure.’

‘You simply love what you do and I can see that,’ Shirley mentioned: ‘I believed you probably did very effectively.’

‘It lacked prove, there was musicality lacking. However I’ve to say it’s good to see you attempt extra approach,’ Craid mentioned: ‘You gave it an excellent go and try to be very proud.’

It does not seem like there is a promising rating forward for the duo’s Samba.

It appears to be like like Tasha and Aljaz matched final week’s power however they did handle to tango their strategy to a formidable rating of 34 after receiving 8, 9, 8, 9 from the judges.

Regardless of constructive feedback concerning the Tango, it does not seem like frontrunners Tasha and Aljaz will bag an ideal rating tonight.

‘It lacked somewhat little bit of aggression for me,’ Craig mentioned. ‘You danced it brilliantly, I might go so far as toosay aboultey magnificent.

‘Tasha is not letting go. You’re nonetheless up there for me no doubt, ‘ Motsi mentioned.

‘It had very clear timing. The primary half was sensational however the final third began to get a bit free and goosey in his arm. You’re on an excellent monitor.’ Shirley mentioned.

‘You began off wow, you bought disconnected out of your legs,’ Anton mentioned.’You’re at an unbelievable degree, total an impressive dance.’

Tasha Ghouri and Aljaž Škorjanec are heading to the ground to carry out a tango to Canine Days Are Over by Florence + The Machine.

Final week the Love Island star walked away along with her first set of 10s and a surprising rating of 39 – can she beat it tonight?

Christ and Dianne have waltzed their strategy to a surprising whole of 35 after receiving 8, 9, 9, 9 from the judges for his or her beautiful waltz to You’ll By no means Stroll Alone.

The verdicts are in for Chris and Dianne’s Waltz You’ll By no means Stroll Alone by Gerry and the Pacemakers – and the judges have been teary.

‘I discovered that extraordinarily emotional,’ Shirley mentioned: ‘Your footwork, it was completely spectacular footwork.’

‘Just a bit bit extra work on the higher physique however from the neck down heavenly,’ Anton mentioned.

‘Your left elbow is manner too low. It lacked any type of swing: ‘Craig mentioned earlier than Chris quipped again about his bear.

‘It flowed superbly,’ Craig continued with a smirk: ‘I believed it was sensible.’

‘I might really feel your feelings that is not a factor everybody can do,’ Motsi mentioned: ‘That is a lot extra necessary than approach, however what you’re giving us is totally sensationaly particular.’

The Eastenders actor’s efficiency didn’t disappoint, bagging an virtually beautiful rating from the judges of 9, 10, 10, 10.

In whole Jamie and Michelle have been solely ONE level off an image good rating!

The Eastender star was greeted with beautiful evaluations from the judges, who have been grinning like cheshire cats following his passionate efficiency.

‘Paso bleeding tastic doll!,’ Craig raved as Motsi yelled: ‘Sensible.’

Shirley mentioned ‘excellent choreography, fundamentals and oval shapes, set the tone, outstanding.’

‘The dance was magnificent you’ll by no means dance a greater dance than that you simply have been sensible,’ Anton mentioned.

Jamie and Michelle landed within the prime two final week with an astonishing rating of 34 – and even TWO nines.

However can their Pasodoble deliver the warmth to the Strictly dance ground?

Punam and Gorka obtained the next rating from the judges: 4, 6, 5, 6 for a complete of 21 factors

It appears to be like just like the pair could also be within the scorching seat once more this week!

Motsi mentioned ‘liked the marriage vibe, it was romantic and weak, obtained on prime of the errors however push it extra and make it dynamic’.

Anton dubbed her dancing as ‘pretty’ however mentioned she retains it to herself, he added: ‘share it with us, too hesitant, crakc it out and commit.’

Nevertheless, Craig wasn’t too constructive – is a low rating on the horizon?

Punam Krishan and Gorka Márquez are making ready to get their glad rags on after a rocky week within the backside two final week. However will they have the ability to pull it out of the bag this week?

The pair will likely be performing the Viennese Waltz to She’s At all times A Lady To Me by Billy Joel

Electrical energy was within the air because the pair took to the dancefloor and even Craig Revel Horwood was received over.

‘You, my love, are an excellent one,’ Anton Du Beke praised the JLS dancer, dubbing him ‘completely tremendous.’

Though there have been some critiques of his approach, his sensible efficiency was described as ‘divine’ by the judges.

They walked away this week with a stellar rating of 30 from the panel.

Week 5 of Strictly is formally right here – sit again, chill out and watch with us as we welcome the primary couple – JB and Amy Dowden – onto the dancefloor!

The pair will likely be performing Jive to Hey Ya! by Outkast.

The Welsh Opera singer took to Instagram to thank his 78,000-strong following for his or her help as he prepares to get his glad rags on and head to the dance ground.

Right here we go it’s almost showtime. Thanks for all of the great messages I’m definitely feeling love. Don’t overlook to vote vote vote

Love you all you’re superb.

Strictly’s Wynne Evans placed on a courageous face as he left his London resort and head to the studio forward of Saturday’s dwell present, after changing into the bookies’ favorite to depart the competitors subsequent.

The opera singer, 52, – who was as soon as a frontrunner for the Glitterball Trophy alongside his dance accomplice Katya Jones, 35, – is simply 5/1 to be despatched packing from the competitors this week having been 25/1 in the identical market final week.

The duo have spent the week defending their awkward trade throughout Saturday night time’s dwell present.

Viewers noticed the toe-curling second Katya moved Wynne’s hand away from her waist and snubbed his try at a high-five along with her.

However he isn’t letting the disheartening outcomes prediction get him down and was seen with an enormous grin on his face as he made his strategy to Elstree solo.

Vito Coppola introduced his power from the dancefloor straight to the kitchen as he made his debut on This Morning’s cooking phase, following his MasterChef win.

The 31-year-old is competing tonight with movie star accomplice Sarah Hadland and took a break from rehearsals to seem on the ITV present the place viewers appeared enthused his his bubbly persona.

One mentioned: ‘Please make Vito an everyday. He brings such pleasure and harmless ardour. I might take heed to Vito discuss all day’; ‘I actually like Vito however my he can discuss!’

Later within the present, Vito sat down for an interview alongside his Strictly accomplice Sarah. The pair have been as soon as once more filled with power, prompting Ben to say: ‘Listening to you is exhausting’

Sarah replied: ‘I do not know, we instantly related, we’re each like puppies.’

Vito added: ‘She’s extra energetic than me, multiply by 10.

Final month, Vito was topped the brand new winner for the 2024 collection of MasterChef.

For these of you who cannot look forward to tonight’s programme to start out, this is a deal with for you.

Here’s a listing of dances that will likely be carried out this night and the numbers accompanying them.

Ever considered doing the Rumba to Oasis…now’s your likelihood to see the way it’s accomplished

Tonight’s dances (might not be so as):

• Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe – Couple’s Option to Skeleton Transfer by KG, Zanda Zakuza
• Punam Krishan and Gorka Márquez – Viennese Waltz to She’s At all times A Lady To Me by Billy Joel
• Sam Quek and Nikita Kuzmin – Quickstep to Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield
• Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola – Samba to Do It Do It Once more by Rafaella Carrà
• Tasha Ghouri and Aljaž Škorjanec – Tango to Canine Days Are Over by Florence + The Machine
• Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell – Waltz to You may By no means Stroll Alone by Gerry and the Pacemakers
• Jamie Borthwick and Michelle Tsiakkas – Paso Doble to Malagueña by Ernesto Lecuona
• JB Gill and Amy Dowden – Jive to Hey Ya! by Outkast
• Paul Merson and Karen Hauer – Samba to Automobile Wash by Rose Royce
• Pete Wicks and Jowitza Przystal – Rumba to Do not Look Again In Anger by Oasis
• Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu – American Clean to Get Right here by Sam Smith
• Wynne Evans and Katya Jones – Quickstep to Mr. Blue Sky by Electrical Mild Orchestra

Earlier than we look forward to tonight’s providing…let’s simply remind you what occurred final week.

Nick Knowles, the oldest male movie star on this yr’s line-up, turned the third star to be kicked off the ballroom after he and Luba Mushtuk misplaced the dance-off to Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu. LINK

And Tasha Ghouri earned the primary 10s as she impressed judges along with her efficiency of the Charleston with accomplice Aljaz Skorjanec to Unhealthy by Anne-Marie, Shania Twain

Right here is the leaderboard in full:

• Tasha Ghouri and Aljaž Škorjanec (9+10+10+10) = 39
• Jamie Borthwick and Michelle Tsiakkas (8+9+9+8) = 34
• Wynne Evans and Katya Jones (8+9+9+8) = 34
• Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe (8+8+8+9) = 33
• Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell (6+8+8+8) = 30
• JB Gill and Amy Dowden (7+8+7+8) = 30
• Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu (7+8+7+8) = 30
• Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystał (7+7+8+7) = 29
• Sam Quek and Nikita Kuzmin (7+7+7+7) = 28
• Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola (6+7+7+7) = 27
• Paul Merson and Karen Hauer (4+6+6+7) = 23
• Nick Knowles and Luba Mushtuk (4+6+5+6) = 21
• Punam Krishan and Gorka Márquez (4+5+5+6) = 20

The Strictly story of the week has undoubtedly been Wynne Evans and Katya Jones’ awkward ‘hand incident’ after viewers final weekend noticed the skilled shifting the opera singer’s  hand away from her waist and snub his tried high-five.

The dance companions have spent the week defending their toe-curling trade throughout final Saturday night time’s dwell present.

On Monday the pair appeared collectively on Strictly spin off present It Takes Two the place Katya declared Wynne had been ‘portrayed as somebody he’s not’, as they insisted his ‘wandering hand’ incident was a foolish joke.

Clinging to his arm, she mentioned: ‘The concept it made me really feel uncomfortable or offended in any manner is whole nonsense, and people who have doubts, you guys have gotten it fallacious. So hopefully this would be the finish of it, and also you simply hold making me smile.’

Nevertheless, Wynne admitted he had watched the footage of the incident again and confessed: ‘I can see how individuals could have misinterpreted it.’

Hours after the printed, neither Katya or Wynne raised a smile as they walked to their coaching studio in Wales forward of rehearsals for tonight.

The controversy has left the pair in critical hazard of being booted off Strictly Come Dancing on Sunday’s outcomes present in keeping with the bookies.

Opera singer Wynne, 52, – who was as soon as a frontrunner for the Glitterball Trophy – is simply 5/1 to be despatched packing from the competitors this week having been 25/1 in the identical market final week.