Karim and Amy Charleston to 'Happy' - Blackpool | BBC Strictly 2019

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Karim Zeroual and Amy Dowden Charleston to 'Happy' by C2C featuring Derek Martin.
For one week only, Strictly packs its sparkly suitcases and heads to Blackpool for what promises to be a spectacular night of dance.
Celebrities take to the dance floor to perform a dazzling display of ballroom routines.
Strictly Come Dancing | Series 17 Week 9 Blackpool | BBC
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[@xxxLucijaxxx]

It is between Karim and Kelvin in the final, isn't it? Both deserved 40 tonight!

[@evegallett2700]

I so agree with you x

[@osnatcohen9713]

Deffo

[@osnatcohen9713]

Actually I was celebrating my brothers birthday and it ended at 7:30 and after I had to go straight to bed At least I recorded strictly But I didn’t vote

[@osnatcohen9713]

😩

[@osnatcohen9713]

Roses are red Violets are blue If you love strictly Make the thumbs up blue🥺

[@Rai_S82]

Karim is out of this world... I really thought Craig would get his dusty 10 paddle out!

[@BB_arbie]

'Dusty paddle' brilliant.

[@thedayaftertomorrow5950]

I’m pretty sure he’s lost it. Otherwise he’d have handed out _at least one_ so far this entire show.

[@monty6491]

He didn't have a bad word to say about it, he really needed to explain why it was a nine

[@Olivia-tl1le]

I will never understand how this wasn’t a 40

[@legaleagle46]

James Jordan said the same thing on Twitter. He said that the one time the judges truly should have given a dance a perfect 40, they didn't!

[@Tan87ful]

Lee Cox exactly

[@monty6491]

@Flibbertigibbet6 I'd be fine with that if the scores of other people were proportional to that standard, but they aren't

[@Alicia-go8lw]

@Flibbertigibbet6 Oh come on, that shouldn't be enough to deduct an entire mark considering how insanely good the rest of the routine was. None of the celebrities could perform a routine as good as this (no not even Kelvin) so it's hardly fair he didn't get 40 for it

[@Alicia-go8lw]

@Flibbertigibbet6 Amy said on It Takes Two tonight that she believed it deserved a 40. She's a professional dancer and I don't think she'd say that if she didn't truly think it, so I think I'll listen to her over a random person on youtube

[@bethny2811]

Craig: *doesnt give a 10* Me: *Flips table*

[@jomama6379]

If Craig had any problems with this dance, he should've said it. Not y'know shock everyone by pulling out a 9 when he didn't critique at all. Nearly broke my TV with rage when I saw the score, also Motsi is a mood when Craig gave his score.

[@Mineycart]

I hate it when they don't criticise at all and then don't give a 10.

[@kierah]

truth. i'm usually with him not giving tens for dances bc i do agree with his whole "i have to put my pen down and just watch" mentality but i at least have to understand why he didn't do that? this was so clean and crisp i just want to know what his issue was. he surely had time to say "that swivel was off" or "that lift wasn't clean" but he... didn't? and for us observers it's like, tell us what's wrong, please?

[@Tan87ful]

Yep lol

[@fluffy2807]

He never gets out 10s until the very end of the show

[@jomama6379]

@@fluffy2807 Not necessarily, at last year's Blackpool, Ashley and Pasha got a 40

[@sashaa_stevenss]

I'd like to report a missing ten paddle...

[@a.g.vanbeek2010]

🤣🤣🤣

[@barbara-annemcgregor1769]

Last seen with Faye Tozer

[@kathrynevans2346]

Can't believe he didn't get a 40 score for this. Karin really had his moment to shine in the Charleston. Knew from the beginning he was a hidden gem. Always feel happy when watching him put so much effort in and enjoying. So genuine!

[@abbyparkinson4515]

I nearly cried when this didn’t get a 40😂😂

[@creshaunharris3781]

I loved how Amy get to dance to the song that introduced her to the show. Now, I could understand how Kelvin got a 9 from Craig, but how did this not get a 10. The swivels were amazing. Like I said about Alex's charleston, it gave me a Harlem Renaissance type of feel. The jitterbug/swing moments in this routine was incredible. Loved it!! *10!!!*

[@mia-tr1ks]

Creshaun Harris Just as I was thinking! Craig is being wayyy too unfair nowadays - he didn’t say a single bad thing about it! And yes I also noticed the song! So happy for her!

[@jordanahoskins]

Either karim or kelvin deserve to win. I said what I said.

[@elainemcdonald1463]

JordanHoskins15 I do agree with you but I would love to see AJ win too🇮🇪🤩

[@sofiaplatini1148]

JordanHoskins15 you are 100% right also women should all Go too in my opinion

[@Rai_S82]

I've said this since week one! 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽

[@sofiaplatini1148]

You said right

[@suzineeya]

@@elainemcdonald1463 ew

[@aydincakiroglu752]

After Motsi saying she wanted to give more than a 10, it would have been class if she gave 11 to make it a 40.

[@MiniMousie06]

Lol

[@jpbdude4223]

Just chuck her one paddle next to him

[@moonlightgrande7076]

I genuinely thought Craig would give this a 10

[@GiraffeFeatures]

Seriously annoyed that he didn’t. At least he didn’t give Kelvin a 10, no idea why everyone is raving about it, it was good but nowhere near the pedestal to which it’s being held. This on the other hand should have been the first 40 of the series without a doubt.

[@sumaiya4418]

Moonlight Grande yeah I thought he would

[@Eurofan1995]

Kelvin was better than Karim tonight

[@Tan87ful]

Me too. Idk want Craig wants out of these people in order to give a 10. Lol

[@sumaiya4418]

Tommy Lam know he wasn’t

[@geem6031]

This deserved a 40 more than any other dance this series. I was shouting at the tv hahaha. Well done Amy and Karim, not only are you both amazingly talented but also both seem so down to earth and such fun company to be around. You were cheated but hey ho 39 is still WOW! xxx

[@Tan87ful]

Exactly

[@Alicia-go8lw]

Should've been 40.

[@Alicia-go8lw]

@@LilRickyXO Thanks, but you keep it, you obviously need an eye doctor more than me

[@freyawilson3623]

Alicia he did get it 2 weeks later

[@ameliax1978]

I literally stormed out the room when Craig didn’t give this a 10 😂

[@norma3565]

He's been a bit sparse with his ten, every week, what a attention seeker!!

[@urfavflickerplayer]

Lol! 😂

[@jetsofaqua2206]

@@norma3565 no he’s being honest

[@lawrence355]

ikr he didn't criticize at all. Nearly broke my TV with rage. 😂

[@GiraffeFeatures]

I understand it’s Craig’s entire purpose to be the harsh but fair judge who pretends to be stone cold but he didn’t have a single bad thing to say about this dance and still gave it a 9. The character gets boring very quickly Craig.

[@samanthaallen7556]

I think it's time graig and bruno left. Also tess and the talking fringe

[@samanthaallen7556]

@Gold Rose I think he is bitter coz he doesn't dance anymore

[@thedayaftertomorrow5950]

Samantha Allen - To be perfectly honest, Bruno is the only thing keeping me watching the show. The scoring is so unfair, some of the judges (I’m looking at you, Shirley) have favourites and they’re slowly running out of celebrities. The reason Craig is so harsh is because he said himself that he says the good and the bad and is honest because that’s how to learn and improve. He says it gives them something to work on. That’s why he constantly does it. Not sure why Karim didn’t get a 10 though.

[@samanthaallen7556]

@@thedayaftertomorrow5950 still think graig is bored of the programme. Twice ive seen footage of him looking bored with his head in his hands. That's while the celebs were dancing

[@alliecliffe3458]

Imperious yeh I’m bored of him x

[@leilam8600]

After how upset he was last week and how amazing he was this week everyone vote for KARIM

[@Ibyn925]

He hugged all the backup dancers at the end, which was so sweet of him!! I’m not sure if any of the other contestants did that. Haters say he’s arrogant, but would an arrogant person do that? Lol 😂

[@ohsasho]

Karims power is definitely the quick dances with lots and lots of moves. This Charleston was phenomenal! Bravo! Its a 10 from me!

[@AutumnalSunests]

I LOVE how confident he is on his own, he`s such a dedicated performer for a young lad. I`m glad Amy has a lovely partner after Danny last year. 10/10

[@jpbdude4223]

To be fair Danny wasn’t that bad

[@AutumnalSunests]

@@jpbdude4223 True he was a great dancer, perhaps not an easy partner though.

[@Alicia-go8lw]

I love how most celebs look mildly terrified when they do lifts but when Karim is lifted at 1:41 he literally keeps on dancing, waving his arms and shaking his heads. What an icon. He has to win!

[@Acolytemedia]

Unpopular opinion: I adored this dance and also think it deserved a 40, but I'm not a judge on strictly. Craig is there to hold the dancers to the absolute highest standard and if he doesnt think it was utterly flawless I will bow to his deeper knowledge and understanding. It makes his 10s worth more than anyone could ever imagine. When Karim gets his 10 from craig, I will know he has earned it. Karim to win.

[@chocobaby3113]

Acolytemedia would have been nice for Craig to justify his 9. Not just say its flawless then give a 9.

[@GiraffeFeatures]

If there’s a reboot of Billy Elliot Karim needs to play him

[@Ellie-ql3pr]

How Craig didn’t give this a 10 I will never know. Starting to think he’s lost his 10 panel!!! Karim is sensational in this!!!

[@LexalexusYT]

Well Karim is back and is back with a BANG! my favourite Charleston in recent strictly years imo. The character is infectious the attack and energy continued from beginning to end and technically it was great with some decent swivel. I didn’t watch tonight and I want to know why Craig didn’t give this a 10 since I didn’t hear his comment. For me I can’t fault it. I guarantee I will find something to nitpick if I watch it again. Maybe it was messy at parts but that doesn’t bother me personally 10!

[@aydincakiroglu752]

Craig didn't even say 1 bad thing about the dance - yet still no 10!

[@Tan87ful]

Exactly

[@zxaddictxz]

Love Karim, although I had no idea who he was before SCD. He must be this year's most talented participant. Rooting for him.

[@sweethomelondonwheretheski649]

Now you know..

[@kellymannino276]

My kids know him as a children's tv presenter, they've been rooting for him since it was announced he'd be on the show!

[@gilletherington3104]

Best contestant this year and his best dance yet.

[@Alicia-go8lw]

Sadly he probably won't win because people seem to like Kelvin more...it's a shame Jamie Laing was out, if Kelvin wasn't in it Karim would DEFINITELY win

[@roberthrehson2060]

I mean AMAZING! The swivel is out of this world! I loved the two steps twists, and the flutters! 10 all the way INCREDIBLE

[@katieanderson7847]

Karim was sensational!! The Charleston so suited him. He coped well with the speed and really showed he has endless energy. Loved this dance and would love him to win. I think it’ll be Kelvin but definitely teamKarim.

[@TheOmqitszjenny]

Everything about this dance was PERFECT!!!! 👏👏👏👏

[@kinga3635]

HOW THE HELL THIS DIDN'T GET A 40?

[@loupayne5346]

omgggg so so proud of Karim!! the Charleston is my favourite dance and the music made this performance even better, thank you fo blessing our eyes!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@campbellphoenix7662]

Welcome to Blackpool, Amy! And it’s her first ever Charleston, so that makes everyone happy!

[@keshinijeyarajah8792]

I freaking love this dance!! I have watched this atleast 10 times 👀😝 its an absolute vibe 🤩🤩🤩KARIMM TO WINNNN !!!!!!!!

[@wilkowilkins363]

One word. Amy. ❤️

[@xGummiBearsx]

0:51 - 1:01 HOLY SHIT KARIM! My jaw kept getting lower to the ground each second!

[@Julia-LArt]

anon amazing!!

[@sweethomelondonwheretheski649]

That Craig should dance for us to see how good he is, it's ridiculous not to give him 10, Motsi Mabuse was actually begging him to change his mind, Karim was awesome..

[@pedrolanderos6026]

He’s had surgery on his legs and sadly will never dance to the standards he once did. This should’ve been a 40 though, agreed.

[@sweethomelondonwheretheski649]

@@pedrolanderos6026 Thanks Pedro, I did not know that, hope he will make a speedy recovery, actually I like Craig, we're just chilling out in here but he always break my heart by treating Karim harshly ..

[@Tan87ful]

Agreed. Craig is silly sometimes

[@k4tiegrace]

He should have got 40- Craig didn’t criticise him at all!

[@sharniking352]

Absolutely love Karim, after Dev and Dianne got voted out, him and Amy have my full support

[@mariah1362]

Can't stop smiling at this performance!

[@catalystgames9540]

So glad for amy. I hope they win

[@SweetDreams84]

Brilliant, Karim gets my vote love him

[@jonkonge6161]

What more did Craig want to make it a 10? Thought this was a 40!

[@poppykennedy1219]

Deserved 40 not gonna lie if Craig had an issue with it, he would’ve given critiques when he said his feedback

[@alliecliffe3458]

I want karim to win, him and kelvin are equal but Karims personality just makes him unique and better xx❤️

[@user-cl8xh6bc9y]

This is how you make a comeback; with a funky yet fun Charleston that will be remembered for many years to come. This should have been 40 out of 40 - Craig...😐 - anyway, this was full of energy, done effortlessly and the routine was excellent. Well done Karim and Amy😁

[@MrHorserider15]

This still brings me so much happiness like the day it aired on tv 🙌🏼

[@KateCameron1]

Karim is the best dancer to ever appear on the show (bar Ashley last year). Should have been 40

[@livvjanee]

Same song as when Amy was introduced as a pro on strictly with Nadiya and Dianne and for some reason that makes me really emotional and happy😊

[@aliceindodi]

I'm calling this....he is going to be the winner!!

[@katielouise868]

He was born to dance the Charleston 😂❤️

[@rachelcarre06]

Amazing Choreography Amy!!!!

[@m.godden9834]

That was a outstanding omlllll he hit every single beat OMG it was incredible wow!!!! When’s Craig going to give them a ten :/

[@lucvannespen6104]

They were absolutely the best couple. They deserved to win! Greetings from Belgium!

[@bethanylorna]

Flawless, can’t believe this wasn’t a 40! Intrigued to know why Craig gave a 9. Adore these two, so genuine and likeable, as well as talented. Really hope that they win - you can see how much that would mean to Amy just as much as Karim.

[@norma3565]

Karim dance tonight was faultless though Craig thought otherwise, as usual. I'm glad that the rest of the judges thought the same as we do

[@kpickle1684]

What a comeback well done Karim!!

[@vanessadirenzo4045]

Wow, dance of the night for me! Deserved the scores. Karim danced better than some of the pros! 😆

[@rumarahim4384]

Absolute perfection!! 🔟!!!!! 🤩🥳🙌🏽🎉!!! Well done 👍🏽 Karim im rooting for you little brother !!! Go for it!!!

[@gklauserr]

The best dance on Strictly this season... called it!

[@dopeydiablo]

Has Craig given a single 10 this year? If there ever was a time that was it

[@zoedavis-bater5101]

He hasn't but I agree that was the time

[@2lisabarth]

INCREDIBLE!!!!!

[@BB_arbie]

Amazing, best dance of the night and my winners.

[@bessieburnet9816]

Jeez, not a 40. I mean, I wasn't thinking it for Karim of all the Celebs, but no 40 this week. But this dance was so cool! I'm so happy, Amy in Blackpool Week!! They were so fun!!

[@SilentFaces]

Flawless. The energy for that

[@Ibyn925]

Amazing!!! KARIM AND AMY FOR THE WIN 💕

[@mariah1362]

A true performer! They both smashed it 👏👏👏👏👏❤️

[@luckyclau_]

You basically cannot tell who is the pro dancer!! I LOVED IT!

[@osnatcohen9713]

Amazing performance Karim and Amy If I were a judge I would of given you 1000

[@danielthestrictlysuperfan6420]

WOW!! That was such a marvelous number!! Karim's musicality and dancing abilities are exceptional and his performance skills are of the highest quality. This routine had a lovely mix of pure Charleston steps and Lind Hop steps, and it was lovely to behold. Smooth lifts, such a clean lines all packed with tons and tons of energy and fabulous sense of rhythm. Karim's swivels could have been a tad more compact (there was a little bit of space between his front leg and his back leg) but other than that it was really fantastic! Very nice choreography, such a brilliant and professional execution from Karim... really not far from perfection! A 9.

[@douglasholt8353]

I love this dance it was so amazing

[@i.wyvernortham]

I don't get why Karim is getting so much hate! This was an amazing dance and he should have got a 40. Last year, Craig was giving 10s in Blackpool! Karim is an amazing dancer and deserves to win. Just vote for him!

[@Tan87ful]

This was the dance of the night!!!!! Karim was amazing!!! Idk why this didn’t get all 10s. I don’t watch live the show since I live in the US so idk what comments Craig made but Karim showed up and showed out. :))

[@ratanangmafatshe5629]

I love Karim

[@Zoe_844]

Absolutely loved this.. I want to now do Charleston dancing as a hobby!! X

[@kaylee3067]

I was so annoyed that Craig didn't give them 10

[@rebekahleonard4869]

I. LOVE. THIS.

[@kierah]

his lil face at 0:30 just before the slide/jump thing (also, all for the guys doing more lifts lmao), so cute. i do sometimes agree with the judges wanting him to reel things back but this felt such a good balance of control and absolute excitement and energy. LOVED it. craig needs a glass of wine or something i swear

[@daisybinotto3027]

best charlestooooon 👊👊👊👊👊

[@laurenmccaig9743]

I absolutely love these two! Best dancers on strictly this year by far in my opinion! I smiled the whole way through this dance, they’re both amazing! If you didn’t know you’d struggle to tell who the professional is, they’re both phenomenal! My winners 100%⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@icandanceshrewsbury6791]

Awesome routine!

[@chrisd1924]

Craig (producers?) must not have wanted Karim to be higher than Kelvin on the scoreboard.

[@carolsolomon8094]

Pure brilliance should have won I repeat it all the time

[@ydhddhfhdbd7438]

Karim💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ellamarie7996]

This was incredible, still not sure why they didn’t get a 40!! More importantly than that though I am so proud of both Amy and Karim. To come back from a bad week last week and absolutely smash this dance, it’s hard but they were amazing!! I’m also so happy for Amy, she finally got to dance with a celeb in blackpool and she got to dance her first charleston on strictly!! Genuinely two of the loveliest people ever, they deserve this so much!

[@imaruby8340]

im a dancer and have been for 10 years and im sorry this was PERFECT

[@Ambsxo40]

AMAZING

[@XKJABX]

I’ve only watched two seasons of strictly but this is my favourite performance ever !

[@Mat-hh5go]

Everytime they perform I am so confused, because I don't know who one is the pro and who one is the celebrity. I mean, they are both fantastic

[@carloute3334444]

omg this charleston is 🔥

[@babyjane1363]

Craig, you have two good eyes I assume, why the 9? All jokes aside Karim is one talented guy, neck and neck with Amy.

[@brooklynd2654]

I think Faye & Giovanni’s Charleston will be my favourite for a while, but this was so good. Nice song choice too!

[@SussexSandra]

At this stage the two finalists look like Karim and Kelvin. Michelle and Saf have to step it up a notch if they want a look in. Outstanding performance from Karim.

[@itzryonhi7082]

Chris has to step it up more then saffron lol

[@chocobaby3113]

Karim did great. Both him and Kelvin deserved 10s well done.

[@TravelJackJourneys158]

I enjoyed watching it Amy is doing fantastic with Karim

[@aaliyahxcxc2493]

Seriously what is Craig's problem is he allergic to the number 10 or something honestly😐😠

[@rachaelrogers9708]

I loved this 10 from me!

[@TigerPrawn_]

I have a playlist on youtube called Strictly Magic and honestly, all the dances from tonight deserve to go in there, the quality was pretty phenomenal.

[@MadMaisie50]

I love these two! Karim and Amy are just fabulous agree should have been a forty! Glad to see Karim recover from last weeks unusual fault free performance👍🏻These two will get my vote from now on! (Was voting for the wonderful Michelle and Giovanni) No doubt Karim will get to the final as he so deserves to be.👍🏻

[@Robert-hz3xm]

Oh yeah 🔟