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I think the Strictly Come Dancing judges are really on a roll this series. I love it when things get feisty between them, and Shirley and Craig gave it a good go last night! I agreed with Craig that George was a little out of sync; I think when Shirley watches it from home, she will see it too. But I think it's great when the judges have a clash, and one person stands up for the dancer; it keeps things interesting. When you've got four judges, they're going to have different opinions, and it would be boring if everyone agreed with it all the time. I want to see more of the bust-ups, it's fun to watch!

I thought Cynthia Erivo being on the panel really added something to the mix; you could tell she gave the dancers good feedback without being horrible, and seemed to make them more confident. I thought it worked brilliantly.

But I was really disappointed when I found out who's being booted off the show tonight, but I can't help feeling like it was on the cards. I think the judges are always looking at who has the potential to improve, and they probably weren't one of the people who would be getting much better. But it has been so nice seeing them on TV as they're a friend of mine, and they definitely gave it their best shot. They put themselves out of their comfort zone and had a great experience, as well as doing their best. That's all you can ask of yourself. The decision isn't a complete shock, but I will be really sad to not see them anymore.

I think Vicky Pattison could be the dark horse of the series. You can tell she is having so much fun, and she has got an amazing partnership with Kai. I've worked with Vicky before, and she is a lovely person. She is a real natural on camera, and she has been improving every week. She has been middle of the road so far, but I think that could be an advantage, but those who have started at the top have to maintain that all series, and can't have an off week, whereas she's got something to work for. There have been plenty of times on Strictly where someone who isn't that noticeable at the beginning suddenly becomes a standout star, and Vicky could be that person this series.

I thought Lewis and Katya were incredible last night, she really is an amazing choreographer. Their chemistry together is amazing as well, and I thought his technique was very clean. I thought him getting the first ten of the series was so well deserved, I absolutely loved the dance. I almost wish it came a little later in the series as it would make him a contender for the final, but hopefully Katya can pull something else out of the bag.

I really missed seeing Stefan and Dianne on my screen this weekend. I think everyone has been watching Dianne to see how she is coping with her pregnancy during the series, so I hope she is doing well. I think her and Stefan have got such a lovely connection. My biggest concern is that it can be hard to come back after a week off. It can be really toughh to lose the flow of rehearsals, because when you're doing something everyday your brain and body clicks in, and it can be hard to get that back.

To have a week off, you can lose the muscle memory, so I really hope he comes back fighting fit and nothing will have been lost. I think people have been enjoying watching them, and will want to see them do well.

I really think the series is a free for all at the moment, I'm finding it really hard to pinpoint who I think will be the ones to make it to the final. Everyone has really been bringing it to the table, and everyone genuinely seems to be having a great time, there doesn't seem to be a lot of nerves at all. With everyone performing so well, I really think it's just going to come down to who the audience likes best. Sometimes it's not about who is the best dancer, but who has connected the most with the audience. I think every week has brought a surprise, so I'm still waiting to see who will be the dark horse of the show. You just don't know what's going to happen.