Mollie and AJ Rumba to ‘Hopelessly Devoted To You’ from Grease - Strictly Come Dancing 2017

[@DianeBanks1]

Mollie is what the competition is all about - growth each week. Adorable & Grease is one of my all time favorite movies = well done!

[@alexthepensmith6101]

This was beautiful! Really felt the characterisation and storytelling of the dance in this!

[@danielshumkin8842]

Mollie really brought Sandy in this dance. Her actual leg action was very close to perfection. I absolutely loved her hip action, I loved her connection with AJ and I though that she created some wonderful lines. Haven't said that, I wanted to see "brushing" of the feet, I wanted to see a little bit more content and, sadly, there was a lift. It was her best Latin dance though. A 7.

[@captpicard6894]

Mollie is absolutely adorable, she is just perfect in my view🙂🙂

[@thomasmcneilly5783]

I love Mollie. She is genuine.

[@RM-rc1tf]

Molly exceeded my expectations! She can finally do a Latin good! 9.

[@michaelking7961]

bloody beautiful. mollie deserves to be a finalist SO much.

[@rebourglost6033]

Aaahhhh, he just called her his princess on ITT❤️

[@SJD207]

Mollie you were brilliant this week!

[@karen351974]

Absolutely love this

[@dkj6152]

Love these two

[@kerrywilkinson7465]

Couldn't have portrayed these characters any better 👌

[@carbobabathum6638]

This is so weird. At the time scd 2017 was happening, I kept singing hopelessly devoted to you and I thought this song would be great as a rumba. I was so excited to hear it was coming true. Gave me the chills.💜

[@Oskar903]

It was beautiful! She won't win but I really want to see her in the finale

[@kaythomson5409]

great dance!

[@laurajones3353]

Well done Mollie and AJ

[@g3meov3r2]

I don't think Argentine tango will suit her, it will end up like davoods but with no sharp kicks, it could be a bad dance for her!

[@kaitlinbilous4605]

One right. It's samba and waltz

[@estherchlad4244]

THE ENDING OMGGGG

[@bjcressy]

Quite surprised by Mollie this week! The music was very slow for rumba but they did well! You can really see her improvement week by week!

[@5adhbh]

i loved this so much, really hope they don’t go home this week. don’t understand why craig and darcy were saying it was too girlie, she portrayed the character excellently

[@moyarguelles4230]

I agree

[@feeltheforce10]

Great vocalist !

[@a.t.6610]

Illegal lift, but absolutely her best Latin to date. I would rate this a 9/10 as well. That being said, I don't believe this was as "undermarked" as she has been in the past. Craig could have given it a 7, but 6 is understandable considering the illegal lift, and Darcey could have given it a 8, but overall, Shirley and Bruno were spot on with their 9s, so great for them.

[@anjanijland2036]

Aj pritchard

[@pennyandfishy7241]

That was gorgeous, so much content, she coped so well without him and there was hips. The lift suited the dance. But would have like to have seen arm extensions as there was very little. This was her best dance to date. 9

[@reallukereigns62646]

Mollie King Is Amazing In Strictly I Really Love Mollie King From The Saturdays

[@kareenagunn1396]

I love AJ

[@nathantisdale2013]

Brilliant I wish they would play the original artist's version.. I love Mollie and Olivia Newton John

[@sumaiya4418]

Please vote for mollie

[@SuperDandylion]

Please sign and share petition lets get Mollie on tour www.change.org/p/stri-send-mollie-on-the-strictly-tour?source_location=topic_page

[@roxanadeeming3709]

i really loved the rumba mollie is the perfect sandyxx #molliesandykingxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@tinaforrester6431]

I loved it under marked by some of the judges

[@anonymouspeacefulperson6199]

My karaoke song from the two rocks tavern! Wondering whether to stay or leave....

[@davinanaylor9443]

I loved her in this😊 Craig is always a negative Nelly, he has a clear favourite and that's Debbie

[@reallukereigns62646]

Go Mollie King You Can Do It

[@melissaflynn4]

So Romantic!! Hehe

[@Thomassteven00]

I thought it was her best dance to date I hope she stays because I feel there is diamond in her getting ready to shine 8.5/10

[@johnking5174]

AJ will be back for Strictly 2018! Confirmed by the BBC and AJ himself.

[@reallukereigns62646]

Mollie King😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@rohankuller6658]

This got patchy scores but i it deserved a 9. It was very graceful and the pointy feet were on point. It didn’t look like she was counting lamb at all.

[@amandalycett719]

Strictly come dancing

[@burninup1127]

Craig and Darcey really love undermarking her every week, huh.

[@thespb0141]

TBH, this was overmarked - there was no rumba content until about halfway through.

[@burninup1127]

thespb01 but did it deserve a 6? Absolutely not. It should have been 2 8’s and 2 9’s

[@5adhbh]

literally like a 6 was so unfair

[@Alicia-go8lw]

Burnin' Up Craig and Darcey are professional dancers, please be quiet

[@burninup1127]

Marinette There is no need to be rude, I can hold my own opinions of how I believe she deserved to be scored. X

[@sofiajones632]

Go aj

[@henryboxall4328]

THIS WAS THE BEST DANCE OF THE NIGHT AND THE BEST RUMBA ON STRICTLY HOW DID IT NOT GET 10S. 10

[@nawalfahh8451]

👍

[@henryboxall4328]

THE BEST RUMBA EVER EVEN WITH THE ILEGAL LIFT. 10

[@wozanazo1702]

welldone Mollie and AJ

[@rubiginosaa]

I would've liked this more if she was wearing heels but that doesn't take away from the fact that I still loved this. Huge improvement from her week after week

[@rubiginosaa]

yeah I don't think anyone gave her a shot during the first few weeks but she's really improved a lot imo

[@GOSMGR1]

Characterisation was spot on by Mollie and I liked it, in as much as I can like any Rumba. Not sure it's A J's favourite dance. I may be wrong.

[@ЮлияЛюблян]

💙💛💙💛UA bravo

[@nawalfahh8451]

nawal💃🕺👠👠👗

[@scarletteloise2737]

honestly mollie is improving week on week, and while she is not the best she clearly has a large fan base who are voting for her and i thought she did quite a nice job here. as for the illegal lift, it isn't down to her.

[@maryperks7601]

Has Mollie really pulled out of the Strictly tour ? which is what I have just read, or was she not asked to do it ?

[@egnog123]

mary perks she wasn't chosen. There's been a lot of riot about her not doing it as she apparently was very keen on going on it :)

[@brigittafalcini2063]

Reminds me of Kara and Artem. We all knew there was a romance bubbling under the surface. Think this is the case here too. Theyre so cute.

[@sas_reic562]

I love dancing ,I’m self taught but I’m not great I just pretend I’m doing well in my head and I watched this wishing I could dance like them especially with a partner 😂👏

[@meredithgrace3005]

her best dance to date and doesn't she look so much like sandy

[@emsiepops100]

Oh how I wish Len would have been there to scold AJ for the illegal lift. I love this pair but was not happy about that. Still, she has surprised me the last two weeks as I thought it was her time to leave!

[@MsGrockle]

This was a Rumba? Thought it was a showdance! Very little content, although very stylish.

[@sarahphoenix4527]

Mollie, Gemma or Joe to win 😆

[@karen351974]

I hope they get together

[@colourful_]

B & S Plays Some have given the impression that they already are lol

[@alexandracarlock1764]

What’s the score?

[@burninup1127]

Alexandra Carlock 31 (6, 7, 9, 9)

[@harryscorner8613]

Alexandra Carlock 31 (6,7,9,9)

[@anonymouspeacefulperson6199]

Alexandra Carlock the score was about 31 or 32 ? Psychic retreat, two rocks tavern, Jackie channelling Peter, Donna predicting winning the lottery -AJ and mollie getting an air conditioner and a wood burner... whilst mollie constantly considering leaving and reminiscing about rum ba ...

[@kingofthestretchymentv6749]

Big improvement 8

[@rbrooks7819]

On the news it said mollie and AJ ON A DATE AND kissed 😍😘

[@Mcsam6661]

Scores: 6, 7, 9, 9. = 31

[@kathleenowls1985]

Exciting song. It is from Grease. Through to semi finals. Bruno and Shirley really have gave them a 9? Overmarked.

[@imogen238]

BEAUTIFUL FEET Molly! You get better every week!

[@lizziem9596]

What’s an illegal lift?

[@Stilldontknow123]

Lizzie M Some dances aren't allowed lifts, therefore they are called illegal lifts

[@scdobserver835]

This series continues to surprise me week on week, dance on dance. Unlike Gemma, I thought this would be bye-bye week to poor Mollie. She's weaker in latin, and Rumba is a curse of a dance for many, many celebs. But she surprised me. Perhaps a little too 'chaste', but I supposed it's to match the character of Sandy. Didn't like the sneaky lift there. AJ didn't need to resort to tricks like this. Because shockingly Mollie did have the by and large correct Rumba walk and she finished her lines right to her finger tip. But I have to be fair, so I am taking one point off their Rumba. 7.5

[@scdobserver835]

Yes, William, the lift was illegal. By this stage of the competition, AJ should know better. Naughty **smacks his bottom**

[@mollieajchloe8050]

It got 6, 7, 9, 9 :) So happy that Shirley and Bruno are being fair to her!

[@scdobserver835]

Six is cruel. Mollie did well in this!

[@nobirahim1818]

SCD Observer I agree with you wholeheartedly. Just out of interest, are you like a dance instructor or something? Your comments always sound very informed

[@scdobserver835]

Naubahar, I am not a dance instructor. But I watched the show since its inception, and its sister programme, It Takes Two, and through the masterclass and pro-critiques, you tend to pick up from the experts what to look for in a Strictly dance routine...

[@bethanywallwork2600]

Matthew he was playing danny ln from grease ln with T Brids black leather jacket with white T Shrit on black shoes and white socks with blue trousers with glasses little hair comb and cigarettes in with his ear

[@ambersaint6808]

What were the scores

[@Shmiguelly]

Amber Saint 6 7 9 9

[@eleanoraj4630]

Is there a new costume designer this year? Somehow they don't seem as glitzy and glam this series and look a bit cheap and tacky...

[@colourful_]

Eleanor AJ Sometimes the costumes are lovely, but indeed, I have also seen some outfits this year that would come under the heading of not glitzy lol!

[@sarahmckay2284]

I think it’s because she’s playing Sandy from the musical Grease, the character wears this clothing :)

[@iloveluhan9307]

I think Mollie could be in trouble tonight :( hope I am wrong though

[@project9320]

Davood went this week.

[@g3meov3r2]

Are you flipping series so annoyed fucki*g molly still in over him, pathetic people vote for awful Millie over davood who is amazing and only one male left! pathetic Mollie is bland and rubbish!

[@Jojohillsy]

Did you really have to spoil it? Bet you're a real fun guy.

[@jadehall378]

How do you know?

[@project9320]

I just do. Enjoy the show.

[@lilyalison5702]

Chris Searle no you don't stop acting so special it's on strictly spoilers

[@eleanorbarkla2765]

I think Mollie should get in the final but not win tbh. she's my favourite though

[@Felipe-tp7dr]

yes mollie is sweethart. i want to see in final

[@seandixon9321]

Was that an illegal lift?

[@g3meov3r2]

I am begging for her to go she will be the worst finalist if she gets through even worse than Katie derham who was bad get her off!

[@Ds-gk1qy]

Mollie was really great, but that lift looked awfully a lot like Oti's one in her and Danny's American Smooth.

[@meganlouise2982]

Dᴇsᴛɪɴʏ an illegal lift doesn't mean it is against the law it means it is not allowed in that particular dance

[@Ds-gk1qy]

I actually don't mind the lift. It just looked really familiar!

[@mschrissi100]

Completely overmarked by Bruno and Shirley. However, im not surprised by Shirleys score as AJ was her pupil for a while and is biased towards them. These two are only still in the competition for the "are they in a relationship or arent they" saga. Should have gone weeks ago.

[@ajrein4226]

I see you are another idiot who reads/believes the tabloids

[@mschrissi100]

Actually i dont read them. I dont care if they are in a relationship. Plus its not hard to argue the "are they/Arent they" situation when Tess, Claudia and the rest of the pros are constantly chanting for them to kiss every weekend.

[@mollieajchloe8050]

Firsly, NO. She is better than at least Gemma and has improved week on week. How on earth should she have gone weeks ago when she is better than every single person who left before her (bar Aston... but she did outdance him on the night)?! Definitely worthy of a place in the Final and since she's one of the few non-dancers who have actually really improved, she would be a worthy winner too. She wasn't overmarked by Bruno and Sharley... she was undermarked by Craig and Darcey.

[@mschrissi100]

Mollie was in a girlband that did dance routines in their music videos and on tour, so dont start the "she is a non dancer" rubbish, when everyone called Aston out for the same thing but in a boyband. Mollie cant dance on her own, nor can she do Latin. She gets flung around the floor by AJ, as clearly demonstrated in this lackluster rumba WITH the ILLEGAL lift (Craig giving the appropriate marks here and the only judge to mention it) She should have gone Halloween week with that god awful cha cha that she didnt even dance too. Shirley taught AJ and will ALWAYS show favoritism towards him. Mollie should have gone on Saturday, not Davood.

[@vitnovak7436]

Can't believe this, rumba on 12/8 timing, it's even worse than Vienesse waltz on 12/8 ...

[@EllieC130]

They did a decent job but what a weird song to Rumba to.

[@colourful_]

TalkingToMyself Indeed, I wouldn't have picked that for a couple to do a rumba to (if anyone asked me to lol!)! I gave your comment a thumbs up because of that!

[@bethanywallwork2600]

I was sandy in from grease ln my performance l was with my ExBoyfriend lts Matthew Anlsely ln with black hair and black glasses to wear lt

[@Dancerama6]

Song was totally Viennese waltz but okay

[@martinpatrick9915]

Olivia Newtown John she was so talented and sexy as sandy in Grease.julieanne in grease live comes second.

[@poppygrace6744]

You were brilliant Mollie! But you were being slightly too dramatic. 9.

[@frankieb43]

Not feeling this at all. Poor Molly. The music is terrible for a rumba and is better for a foxtrot. I think all this theme business is getting in the way of the dance content. Rumba is passionate. She tries so hard but I just didn't like this dance at all not her fault. Stop doing lifts too!!!

[@lizauk6670]

Holy Koran using sura

[@470George]

Nines for a Rumba with an illegal lift? So Bruno and Shirley thought this was a 10 dance without it? Sad that AJ had to resort to cheap tricks like an illegal lift and dragging Mollie around like this, she’s been improving but I just can’t with the choreography. I see an alemana, a fan position, some clunky closed feet and some opening out... and that’s it, the rest is faffing around, guwaffing at each other.

[@connyklug3385]

Alexandra Kelsey wtf ? just enjoy it oh my god, we're not here to judge, so please stop😂

[@paigemabel7373]

I agree, but I always find with musicals week you have to let it slide because often the music is abit iffy - although the illegal lift was unnecessary I thought the storytelling was excellent and her storytelling has really improved from last week so I guess they have to raise the scores

[@jeijeichch4796]

It would be a hot number if she were not overdressed, way too much material.

[@lizauk6670]

Using holy Koran

[@LesMortsDansants]

Utterly ghastly! I've seen more romance in a rice pudding. The only thing AJ is devoted to is his quiff.

[@jocookham4810]

lol

[@colourful_]

Les Morts Dansants Indeed it was a serious quiff! :-p

[@rozietheophane1169]

Roman Sanders is a better actor than her. And he's technically not even a real person.

[@jameswaugh7664]

These two should have been VOTED OFF weeks ago!!!. To vote off Aston in favour of these two was DISGRACEFUL!!!. I firmly believe that the show is FIXED!!!. Alexandra Burke is a great dancer but to be in the bottom two for the second week running is proof that she isn't popular with the public because of her cringe worthy "crocodile tears", it was EXACTLY THE SAME when she was on the X Factor!. As a passionate Scot, I hope Joe wins because each week he is getting better and better but if it's going to be woman that wins then I hope it's Debbie!!!.

[@mollieajchloe8050]

Oh please. Mollie outdanced Aston on the night. Fair and square. She fully deserves her place in the Semis and deserves to make it to the Final too

[@jameswaugh7664]

ROFL, so why did 2 of the judges vote for Anton???. Anton was one of the favourites and deserved to be in the final!!!. On Saturday, it SHOULD HAVE BEEN Mollie and the girl from Hollyoaks that should have been in the bottom 2 but the whole thing is a FIX and the sooner Len is back the better lol!!!.

[@ifeelpretty5790]

This "rumba" was almost as nauseating as Bindi Irwin's non-rumba on DWTS which got all 10s despite a Dirty Dancing lift and only five seconds of rumba.

[@kateking8820]

Sorry this really didn't do anything for me I just found there to be something missing. Not her dance unfortunately good try though :).

[@g3meov3r2]

For hells sake it is not a looks or likes competition it is a dance competition, admit she is bad because it was and stop pretending Alex is rubbish, all you are doing is criticising her based on her actions and judging Mollie on how she looks, get her off I mean now she sucks and is a waste of time not to mention a crap dancer!

[@ronkeabiodun6871]

This was not a rumba. They need a head judge who says it how it is. Why not Karen Hardy?? Shirley and her constant overmarking- maybe because she is Aj’s mentor! Bruno’s marking also very off. Thank goodness for Craig’s honesty. This show is going downhill fast.

[@ajrein4226]

Karen Hardy are you joking? She is awful

[@g3meov3r2]

Sorry very boring and rubbish had no hip action and rumba walks a bit stilted, too much time out of hold and did not have any WOW, 7.