Strictly Factor Odds Show 8 (Decimal Odds)

6/4 (2.5) Dalton Harris
5/1 (6.0) Louisa Johnson
8/1 (9.0) Leona Lewis
10/1 (11.0) Shayne Ward
14/1 (13.0) Fleur East
14/1 (13.0) Olly Murs
20/1 (23.0) Ché Chesterman
24/1 (25.0) Luke Friend

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It’s time to dim the lights and start up the orchestra as Musicals Night is about to begin!


Here is the Broadway Cast of Kinky Boots performing Sex Is In The Heel:

Welcome everyone to Musicals Night and last show Honey G & Anton du Beke were sadly eliminated and couldn’t make it to the opening night. Tonight, we have 8 Contestants ready for the Judges to review their star performances!

Please welcome our Judges: Craig Revel Horwood, Nicole Scherzinger, Motsi Mabuse and Simon Cowell!

Please welcome the Strictly Factor Contestants and their Partners from left to right:

Ché Chesterman & Nadiya Bychkova
Dalton Harris & Amy Dowden
Fleur East & Graziano Di Prima
Leona Lewis & Johannes Radebe
Louisa Johnson & Giovanni Pernice
Luke Friend & Janette Manrara
Olly Murs & Karen Hauer
Shayne Ward & Oti Mabuse

Let’s start the show and first up dancing the Jive to Proud Mary is FLEUR EAST & GRAZIANO DI PRIMA!



Here are the Judge’s Comments:

Craig: You kind of fizzled out with energy towards the ending but other than that I find the dance to be absolutely amazing to witness those high energy kicks and I simply loved it.

Nicole: Girl you are on fire with this jive as you’ve put so much energy into this while not getting out of breath and all the flicks and turns were in tune with the music and you’re here to win.

Motsi: The jive was the perfect dance for you and I’m thankful you showed what you were able to do as you had that fiery passion in your moves and wowed us all.

Simon: I’m gobsmacked at this dance because what you did was as perfect as you can get and you’ve really improved so much from the start to now looking like a pro is unbelievable.

Here are the Judge’s Scores:

Craig – 9

Nicole – 10

Motsi – 10

Simon – 10

Total: 39

Next up dancing their Couple’s Choice (American Smooth) to Journey to the Past is LEONA LEWIS & JOHANNES RADEBE!



Here are the Judge’s Comments:

Craig: Your footwork could have been clearer and you could have put more emphasis on your arms to incorporate the song into the performance but this was still good to watch you improve.

Nicole: You really made this dance so emotional to watch as I can see you acting it out with your facial expressions and the lifts were so dreamy and I found it to be so magical.

Motsi: What I love so much about you is how you look so glamourous with each step you take and yes, the lifts were the highlight for me and it was so wonderful to see this.

Simon: I see a confident lady as this is what I wanted to see from you in the American Smooth acting to the song while maintain footwork is very hard but you did it and deserve a standing ovation.

Here are the Judge’s Scores:

Craig – 8

Nicole – 10

Motsi – 9

Simon – 10

Total: 37

Next up dancing the Tango to Under Attack is CHÉ CHESTERMAN & NADIYA BYCHKOVA!



Here are the Judge’s Comments:

Craig: I didn’t see any drama or passion coming from you as without it the dance just looks dull and powerless and you really got the potential to achieve this but it didn’t happen tonight.

Nicole: The way you dance so in synch with your partner here in this dance shows the improvement you are making and you’re taking it one step at a time and will be moving up soon.

Motsi: You nailed your footwork which is what you do really great at but at the same time there weren’t enough passion in your movement as it is needed to make the routine more powerful.

Simon: I can see that you are getting better and better every time you dance and this proves that you are very capable with your steps but there is still room to improve as it was a bit bland.

Here are the Judge’s Scores:

Simon – 7

Nicole – 8

Motsi – 7

Simon – 8

Total: 30

Next up dancing the Paso Doble to Be Prepared is OLLY MURS & KAREN HAUER!



Here are the Judge’s Comments:

Craig: You lack the power in your walks to make this Paso Doble much more powerful when you were out of your hold but you had some good connection with your partner.

Nicole: That was just so fascinating to watch as you were totally sucked into the role as Scar and there was a lot of cunny and flamenco dancing that makes me admire this.

Motsi: You’ve always found a way to elevate your performances by putting so much energy and passion into this especially with your partner but your walks could be more dramatic for me.

Simon: I’m able to see a different side of yourself being more dramatic and it was there with your facials and body poses but I want to see more power in your legs to give it that extra oomph.

Here are the Judge’s Scores:

Craig – 8

Nicole – 9

Motsi – 8

Simon – 8

Total: 33

Next up dancing the Waltz to Unruly Heart is DALTON HARRIS & AMY DOWDEN!



Here are the Judge’s Comments:

Craig: There was a small part you were too eager getting ahead of the music but this was beautiful and the way you rise and fall was amazing and I could watch that over and over again.

Nicole: OMG that was the dance that defines you and the way you took to the floor with so much charm and love makes me so proud as it was brilliant from start to finish.

Motsi: I’m sorry but I have to wipe my tears away because that dance was so magnificent being so smooth with your footwork and keeping your posture throughout and this might be my favourite.

Simon: Dalton you keep on raising the bar show after show putting in these incredible performances and tonight you brought magic to life with your awe-inspiring movement.