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Celebrities take to the dance floor to perform a dazzling display of ballroom routines.
Strictly Come Dancing ✨ Series 18 Week 8 Semi-final Results ✨ BBC
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[@fionamilway5628]

One of my favourite things about Strictly has always been the routines by the professionals, but this is just another level. Even years later, I keep coming back to watch it. Just everything about it.. the fantastic song, the story, the INCREDIBLE choreography (that moment when she runs up the dancer's backs)... and the acting is truly wonderful too. Best. Routine. Ever!

[@tjwalks1802]

We are so lucky to have "our" professional dancers from all over the world. This dance suited Aljaz and Graziano so perfectly. Karen looked so powerful and Luba so gentle. Well done to the whole team for a perfect dance piece.

[@MsGrockle]

Lots of comments about not quite understanding the story. The song is about one person wanting to swap places with another and while the deal in the song is struck with God, in this dance Aljaz is supposed to be the Devil. Luba and Graziano are in love. Karen see's them and feels sad because she has no-one and wonders what it would be like to swap places with Luba. Aljaz makes a spell to put Karen in Luba's place (by the giving of the necklace) and she feels how it feels to be in love. Graziano is confused when he see's Luba however and, realising this is wrong, Karen breaks the spell by taking off the necklace, allowing Graziano and Luba to be together.

[@rachelrichardson4486]

Speechless..., I felt like a just watched an entire movie! Yes to this title and thumbnail!! Strictly does it better🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@callmepitty7823]

That, was, EPIC!!!!!

[@alexachristina9374]

My favourite routine of the series. The storytelling was beautiful!

[@erikalieben5476]

Wow this was mesmerising! My favourite pro dance this series! Please give Graziano a partner next year, he has such a spellbinding charisma!

[@luisgilbertoarenasgonzalez3472]

F0ev

[@vanessaisom8620]

How brilliant are these pro dancers! Fantastic dancing and choreography. More like this please!

[@ribena607]

This blew me away!!! Aljaz was perfect as the dark lord, but Karen completely made that as the woman longing to be loved by the handsome prince/hero in Graziano. That move at 1.57 where Karen runs across their backs, I literally went "Wow" out loud! Absolutely incredible. The whole story and atmosphere completely captivated me for those few minutes and the concept of the choreography with the moving platforms was so creative. I've only just realised now watching it back that the story is completely in sync with the lyrics of the song; incredibly clever. Haunting and mesmerising. Pro dance of the series!

[@erikalieben5476]

The handsome prince was Graziano not Giovanni....😊

[@ribena607]

@@erikalieben5476 Lol, sorry knew it was him, just got the name wrong! Thanks for pointing it out!

[@ribena607]

@@erikalieben5476 Blame the dance, it got me good lol.

[@erikalieben5476]

@@ribena607 Haha don't worry I don't blame you. They are both gorgeous Italian men 😍

[@daMnedest-visiOnAry]

Hi, what do you mean dark Lord and woman longing to be loved? Have they based this off of a story? I would love to know which if so!

[@tomasvico3810]

Wow absolutely phenomenal routine tonight. Graziano, Luba and Karen killed it tonight.

[@sherrid5559]

Absolutely epic - need to watch it 50 times just to see all that's going on in the background - the pro drummers! One of the best pro-dance routines I've ever seen and so pleased nobody got hurt on that moving platform!

[@nicmoss]

Alijaz looked amazing, all dark and mysterious. Fantastic routine.

[@soundwaveprime780]

One of the best pro dances ever. Such an simple narrative brought to life through creative choreography.

[@Candy93warhol]

Love this version of running up this hill!

[@justimani4]

Who sang it

[@BlueGlow26]

The choreography. The execution. The story. The emotion. The song. The fluidity. The technicality. 💯

[@sophiebarnes1840]

That was the most sensational dance I've ever seen! What amazing choreography! And Graziano and Luba are incredible, hope to see more of them next year!

[@dave3580]

Incredible! Graziano and Luba are fantastic and deserve more

[@sweetest9]

Jason Gilkinson said storytelling. What a masterpiece!

[@MsGrockle]

I got massive goosebumps from this. Amazing performance, full of beauty and drama. Last week I wanted to dress up in lame and strut with Johannes. This week I want to waft around in blue chiffon with Graziano.

[@Olivia-ps1vn]

How hard was this to do with the moving platform-

[@harryboi628]

Just as hard as Ashley and Pasha’s performance in 2018 Finals.

[@merrynchristian7404]

@@harryboi628 no, way way harder. They had 15 dancers not 2. That makes choreographing the precise movements and placements so much harder. Ashley and Pasha's dance was Fan Tas Tic. But this would have been much more complicated.

[@harryboi628]

@@merrynchristian7404 of course I totally agree with you. Also Ashley has a limited space and both of them has to keep on moving and adjust to where their partner’s are in the platform. This performance by the pros is already hard. It would make it complicated and way harder if some of them are outside the moving platform. What am I saying is, moving platform is nothing new.

[@harleyq1303]

Now that is what I call a routine! Incredible!

[@musicdude5600]

Best Pro dance this year!

[@tattooedandy93]

Alijaz looking hot even with eyeliner on amazing routine and song choice

[@KG-kw1pp]

That was amazing! thank you Jason Gilkison & pros for the pro dances this series. Honestly the best there’s been!!

[@lauravision2791]

I’m a massive Kate Bush fan so when I heard Running Up That Hill I *gasped* 😍😍

[@charlotteanderson5126]

Me too!! x

[@lilou955]

You and me both 🤣

[@evalangan7316]

Same here, bloody love her ❤

[@paulwild3676]

Kate Bush seems to walk on water in the U.K. There is hardly a programme which doesn’t feature her songs. Even the closing ceremony of the Olympics was all about her. A Coral Room is used a lot and there was even a garden programme on one afternoon with an orchestral version of Moments of Pleasure. The one and only Kate Bush.

[@madoldbag6874]

I'm gonna call this Matrix meets West Side Story routine! lovely!

[@Venus29]

I clapped in my lounge. This was the best pro dance ever! They are amazing. I hope Karen wins this year, or Jeannette 😂🤣😂🤣

[@philipp4850]

Wow, Graziano is great! Please give him a partner next year!

[@MegTalksGlee]

He very likely will. He would have had one this year if it wasn’t a shorter series

[@erikalieben5476]

Yes he is amazing! and so gorgeous 😍

[@JordyJRT]

Such a shame he didn’t get one this year, hopes are high for 2021

[@annew3318]

He had a partner in 2018 - Vick Hope. Worth looking at the KZbin videos, his choreo really seemed to let her down. He has probably learned a lot since then though.

[@TheRock-dp3vh]

@@annew3318 Stop being a hater, copying and pasting the same comment. He didn't let her down, toxic fans like you should stop being so cruel to him for Vick not committing to rehearsals. Move on already.

[@CorrinaCross]

Wow!!! Spellbinding. 😍 These dancers are out of this world! And... they are great choreographers, and life coaches for their celebs AND really nice people!!! Truly super human beings! We appreciate you all so, so much! ❤️

[@ruthfoley]

Best pro routine this season for me! Even though I loved prescilla!

[@jackebaze4136]

I remember being proud of Kate Bush because she came from Brockley were my family lived... Lovely routine... The music brought back memories

[@tessa5233]

Wow. Just wow.

[@samueldavids2317]

Best pro dance this year

[@emilygrace2065]

this pro dance gives me halloween vibes i loveeeedd it so much

[@emmybm15]

This was so brilliant and to one of my all time favourite songs ❤👏

[@hollywark2885]

Graziano is perfection 💕 give him a partner please 💕💕

[@keenahockey4597]

Bloody brilliant yet again xxx

[@bbcfan5918]

Graziano and Luba are so underrated! They are amazing

[@jessicajoyce6338]

Amazing!!! Loved this 🥰🥰

[@TheRock-dp3vh]

Wow this has got to be the best dance this series! Just WOW! Now give Graziano a partner already!

[@bessieburnet9816]

He already had one.

[@deanwicks1278]

@@bessieburnet9816 He hasn't had one since 2018

[@louisemcd2937]

The Rock I really think he deserves another chance. Vick wasn’t exactly the best first partner and I think he could do well if he was given another shot

[@woodenmaster513]

@@louisemcd2937 I agree, she seemed very high maintenance and in love with herself

[@tattooedandy93]

I like the storytelling the professionals do for their group dance routines. This one along with their Halloween sweet dreams routine from a few years back with Jeanette Manrara and Aljaz as Snow White and Prince Charming that was an amazing routine. Good song choice also.

[@amandalogan8639]

One of my all time favourite group dances! Superb.

[@amberrr8805]

Great dance

[@sosoomar4628]

amazing

[@hikaruxkaoruxlol]

Stunning, I get goosebumps every time

[@lesleyogle1673]

Stunning

[@sallyevans4601]

Fantastic!

[@mattl415]

This is immeasurably good. Just wow.

[@robjames623]

Just One word BRILLIANT loved every bit 👍👍👍👍

[@connerdash1]

choreographic masterpiece.

[@ykc6754]

The choreographer’s work often gets overlooked. Cheers to Jason Gilkison!

[@mairic1587]

This dance was epic! 😍✨ the concept is a bit like the movie Hot Chick, when they’re told the origin of the earrings, the Princess and the maid have an earring each and they swap bodies

[@ca9295]

wow this is so good

[@eviealice8925]

This was really good! 💃🏻 I loved the use of the lights in the background and the music was awesome! Not to mention the fabulous dancers! Well done to everyone involved!! 👏

[@callumswords1524]

This Pro dance is laced with crack because I can't stop watching omfg

[@nielhansen2194]

Artiste and super dancers BBC and England is balromm thaks 🎉👍💪

[@KH-qj6er]

That was so good! Did anyone else go "oh no, Karen!" at the end!?

[@benkay8295]

Sensational and emotionally involving

[@abixfilms]

WOW WOW WOW

[@bethny2811]

art👑

[@dotdoughty5504]

FANTASTIC. XX

[@dyniellebasco8958]

LuuuUUUUUBAA

[@claremarie6937]

Epic.

[@freyam1119]

Nobody ever has enough eyes to see everything that is happening

[@dyniellebasco8958]

You'd have to watch over and over, again. Ig thats benefiting them for the increase in clout to recommend others lol i love it

[@MyMagical1]

Brilliant. Love Kate Bush and what a surprise, noticed Kai amongst the ‘extras’ too😁

[@shreyatanna9099]

Karen is so beautiful 😍

[@naimaboukhouf7357]

Karen doesn't a women !! Dance was not great

[@carolozhal3323]

@@naimaboukhouf7357 easy to criticize behind a keyboard...look at yourself 1st in the mirror before you criticize a woman.

[@courtneywhite2844]

anyone else questioning why dianne stood at the back playing drums the whole time?

[@imogen6097]

Can’t expect them all to stand on a spinning platform like that. Would’ve been too messy.

[@erikalieben5476]

Dianne's had a lot of time in the centre this series. It's only fair to give others a turn.

[@tombo9132]

Don't you Joe Sugg fans understand that it's not always about Dianne??

[@yoyoyo219]

@@tombo9132 *Joe Slug

[@ted4959]

Nobody cares about dianne and joe the slugg.

[@gingersnxpp3627]

Just make a dance play already damnit 🤧

[@eviealice8925]

1:57 was amazing 👏 🤩

[@dylanmiaandcalli]

this was incredible theres no doubt but i didnt quite get the concept can anyone explain if they understood the story amazing dancing as always.

[@elenamorales205]

Can anyone explain the storyline? Struggling to interpret it!

[@dajtoad1]

Looked like a sort of Odette/Odile situation going on

[@abixfilms]

Gratxiano and Luba are in love, and Karen is envious of it. She makes a deal with the devil to gain his love. At the end Karen feels that their love is too strong and gives up the necklace (the key to the spell) hope this helps💜

[@feeredmond1487]

The Guy thats being mentioned with the man bun is Dancing with the Stars Winner for Belgium & Ireland Pasquale La Rocca

[@CarysMiller]

Was Amy in this dance? Because in the rehearsal it looked like she was on the drums with Dianne but I can’t see her here?

[@bessieburnet9816]

Wow! What a story!! Im confused by it, but I can tell there's some sort of dramatic story they're telling and I love it!

[@claras5087]

i was confused by it too - but I think it’s like Swan Lake, so whilst Karen has the necklace on he thinks it’s the blonde dancer (Amy I think?) Id love to understand more of the story though - it was an amazing performance.

[@theother3677]

I think Aljaz and Karen trick Graz into falling in love with her instead of Luba. But in the end, Karen realises Graz will always love Luba so takes it off.

[@LLellie]

Anyone know what song this is?

[@emmybm15]

Running up that hill by Kate Bush ❤

[@RW-ix8mb]

Give graz a partner next year he's really good

[@bethalise279]

He’s an amazing dancer but doesn’t make his partner look good he only cares about showing his own skills

[@TheRock-dp3vh]

@@bethalise279 Yes he does, his stuff with Nadiya this series has been exceptional. He's young, super talented and deserves a partner.

[@bethalise279]

@@TheRock-dp3vh he’s improved a lot but check with old videos you will see the reason he did not have a partner, I agree he’s so talented and hopefully if he does get a partner he will be much better

[@deanwicks1278]

Agreed he is an incredible dancer. He should have had one this year but then the line up had to be reduced.

[@bethalise279]

@@deanwicks1278 100%

[@justimani4]

Whats the song called

[@emmybm15]

Running up that hill by Kate Bush ❤❤

[@enrycopedia]

Who is the guy with a man bun (not Graz) that is with Anton and Oti at the beginning of the routine? I believe he is wearing a kilt.

[@Emily-mv1zl]

pasquale la rocca :)

[@KateCameron1]

I hope graziano has a partner next year

[@Officially_Slow8]

Oh yes! Me two!

[@erikalieben5476]

Yes!! He has to!!

[@hollywark2885]

Yes he really deserves it 💕

[@eeextras3896]

@Taylor J Agreed Nancy Graziano Nadiya and Luba should be top of the list

[@hollyturner4216]

What is the song please

[@callumswords1524]

Running up that hill- Kate Bush

[@davedove67]

@@callumswords1524 Thanks, I was wondering too.

[@lorrainequinn]

Placebo did an amazing cover, it's really worth while checking it out x

[@Mason879]

It was absolutely crucified by the show singer! 💔

[@lucseiler6811]

Anyone know this song ?

[@emmybm15]

Running up that hill by Kate Bush ❤

[@evas9735]

Amazing but if anyone can explain to me the story behind the dance I would be grateful.

[@MsGrockle]

I'll give it a go! The song is about one person wanting to swap places with another and while the deal in the song is struck with God, in this dance I think Aljaz is supposed to be the Devil. Anyway back to the dance ... Luba and Graziano are in love. Karen see's them and feel sad because she has no-one and wonders what it would be like to swap places with Luba. Aljaz makes a spell to put KAren in Luba's place (by the giving of the necklace) and she feels how it feels to be in love. Graziano is confused when he see's Luba and, realising this is wrong, Karen breaks the spell by taking off the necklace, allowing Graziano and Luba to be together.

[@jokicj77]

Can someone please tell me who is the man in the 3:37 and 0:10? I don't recognize him. This performance is amazing. I love it! They are all amazing. Everything about this performance is perfect.

[@feeredmond1487]

Dancer with the man bun is Pasquale La Rocca DWTS Winner in Belgium & Ireland

[@jokicj77]

@@feeredmond1487 Thank you

[@imogen6097]

By the time stamps you gave it looks like you’re referring to Alijaz Skorjanec. He’s been on the show since the 11th series up to the present and won his first series with Abbey Clancy. He’s also married to Janette ❤️

[@welshmarvel84]

What was the story supposed to be?

[@lilys4709]

That’s what I was thinking aha

[@nelleo2507]

@Joan Coughlan thanks so much for the explanation. I wasn’t sure what the story was 😆

[@pauliedoodle1939]

@Joan Coughlan Can I just have you sit next to me at all times and explain what is happening in tv shows, films, music videos, etc? Lol 😄👍

[@MegTalksGlee]

How have I only just noticed Nadiya and Johannes aren’t actually in this routine

[@jamiebeasley767]

Can someone explain the story line of this dance to me please. My husband and I were discussing it and we’re on different pages. So I wondered what your opinions are x

[@gerryohara8497]

Kate Bush (whose song this is) is quoted as saying: 'I was trying to say that, really, a man and a woman can't understand each other because we are a man and a woman. And if we could actually swap each other's roles, if we could actually be in each other's place for a while, I think we'd both be very surprised! [Laughs] And I think it would lead to a greater understanding. And really the only way I could think it could be done was either... you know, I thought a deal with the devil, you know. And I thought, 'well, no, why not a deal with God!' You know, because in a way it's so much more powerful the whole idea of asking God to make a deal with you. You see, for me it is still called "Deal With God", that was its title. But we were told that if we kept this title that it would not be played in any of the religious countries, Italy wouldn't play it, France wouldn't play it, and Australia wouldn't play it! Ireland wouldn't play it, and that generally we might get it blacked purely because it had God in the title.'

[@daletorrance5026]

@@gerryohara8497 Thank you Gerry for that great explanation. Kate Bush was still the first album I ever bought when I was a teenager (The Kick Inside )

[@gerryohara8497]

@@daletorrance5026 Cheers, Dale, and you're welcome! Looking at some of the other comments, on here, it's clear it was downright confusing for a lot of people who were trying to interpret what the piece was about. As for The Kick Inside being the first album you bought, you started off with impeccable taste! I assume you've continued to listen to Kate's work, over the years, but in case you haven't, and you ever decide to give it a try, then you're in for a magnificent experience!

[@jakestone8953]

Strictly you should change the thumbnail to something less generic like the aerial shot of the moving platform.

[@nahm7251]

im surprised strictly let karen have one of the lead roles since she's in the final! would have thought they'd put someone else in (still adore her, just have never seen them want to put pros who are in the final in main roles)

[@MegTalksGlee]

This was filmed in September!

[@nahm7251]

@@MegTalksGlee that makes sense! omg ignore me.

[@dajtoad1]

All the pro dances were filmed before the beginning of the series to make allowances for COVID

[@gingersnxpp3627]

Better love story than twilight

[@bronyatanner5349]

Lovely dance, but I'm afraid I don't understand the concept?

[@gerryohara8497]

See my reply to Jamie Beasley's comment, above. :)

[@ambeeeeyjoy]

They really click baited using Dianne aw

[@zxaddictxz]

It looked like a Swan Lake remake to me, with Odette-Odile and Aljaz as Von Rothbart. Not impressed, although Karen was amazing. I think she has come into her own without Kevin.

[@SarahYau84]

Completely don't understand. Can someone explain? It's about a love triangle right?

[@MsGrockle]

The song is about one person wanting to swap places with another and while the deal in the song is struck with God, in this dance I think Aljaz is supposed to be the Devil. Anyway back to the dance ... Luba and Graziano are in love. Karen see's them and feel sad because she has no-one and wonders what it would be like to swap places with Luba. Aljaz makes a spell to put KAren in Luba's place (by the giving of the necklace) and she feels how it feels to be in love. Graziano is confused when he see's Luba and, realising this is wrong, Karen breaks the spell by taking off the necklace, allowing Graziano and Luba to be together.

[@lucys1016]

KATE BUSH LOVE THIS SONG

[@jik3905]

Prayer here if wanted ❤John 3:16-20❤

[@roncize9581]

Mesmerizing!! Who is the male pro with the man bun? Don’t recognize him...

[@ThaoLe-ob3lo]

Graziano.

[@roncize9581]

@@ThaoLe-ob3lo haha I know the lead is graziano, there were a couple pros in the background I didn’t recognize... there’s another guy with a man bun ☺️

[@allanford7767]

Dianne is awesome 😎

[@neilsmith9190]

Ajliaz Neil and I will be able to get the and of course I will be

[@jamesblundell4616]

Why is jessie Nelson never with little mix anymore

[@adamkim4484]

Idk

[@jaystev]

because she left right?

[@jokicj77]

She is with Little mix but currently she has a medical problem. That's why she will not performing with girls tonight. Don't worry Little mix is together as 4.

[@jokicj77]

@@jaystev No she didn't left.

[@yodathegreatandpowerful5750]

She needed therapy after listening to Little Mix new album.

[@Truth4peace2024]

Stranger Things 👍