By Andrea Magrath


Joy: Harry Judd has been crowned the winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2011


Just weeks after his bandmate Dougie Poynter was crowned King of the Jungle on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here, Harry Judd has won Strictly Come Dancing 2011.

His ecstatic McFly bandmates stormed the dancefloor moments after hosts Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly announced their names.

Sir Bruce was left chasing the boy band off the floor as they interrupted the Glitterball ceremony in their rush to congratulate the 25-year-old drummer.


The ecstatic boys jumped on Judd, leaving his partner Aliona to cheer by herself before they enveloped her in their group celebration.

'All I can say is, from the bottom of heart thank you to everyone for voting for Aliona and me,' the thrilled 25-year-old said. 'I've been on the best show on TV and I'm just honoured.'

The musician had earlier admitted that he wasn't convinced that joining the show was the best decision early on in the competition. 'I was dreading it to be honest. I thought, what am I doing?'


Changed your mind then? Harry admitted that he had 'dreaded' being in the competition early on, and asked himself what he was doing

Outta the way! Harry's partner Aliona was left celebrating on her own as his bandmates rushed to congratulate him


'I was so nervous when I first started and I didn't think I'd be able to do it. But Aliona has gotten me through it.'

Shortly after Harry was crowned as the winner, 'King of the jungle' Dougie joked on Twitter: 'I have a queen!!!!!! Thanks so much guys! This is ace!!!'

The McFly boys had previously promised to strip and post a nude picture to Twitter should Harry win, and Dougie promised fans tonight: 'Naked picture as promised coming later, need to find a yard glass first.'


Mobbed: The boy band threw themselves at the drummer, with 'King of the jungle' Dougie saying later 'I have a queen!'

Year of McFly: just weeks after Dougie Poynter (right) winning I'm A Celebrity, another McFly member has been crowned King of TV


A few weeks ago, Danny Jones fulfilled his promise to pose naked if Dougie won I'm A Celebrity, and the whole band will apparently be joining him tonight for the new tradition.

Harry told BBC Radio Five Live the double victory for him and bandmate Dougie had made it an 'amazing year'.

'It's a Mc-double,' he said. 'Dougie's my man, Dougie's done it. Dougie is the king, I'm sure he will say I am the queen.'

Thanking fans for all their support, he added: 'What an amazing year, we never ever expected it. We are two happy lads.'

Going into the final results Harry and Aliona were leading by three points, with a combined score of 156.

Runner-up Chelsee Healey said: 'I'm really proud of meself.' In a Sally Field moment, the Waterloo Road actress said: 'To know people actually like me is really nice.'


Ecstatic: The McFly drummer scooped up partner Aliona after they heard the news

Victory lap: The winning couple embraced as hosts Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly signed off for the season


Harry and Aliona had heated things up during the second half of the live final with a romantic American Smooth and a sexy Argentine tango, for which they received their second perfect score of the evening.

'Like the nation, I've fallen in love with you too darling,' said an uncharacteristic Craig, shortly before Harry was announced as the winner.

Both the finalists performed a new dance for their third performance of the evening following Jason Donovan's departure.


Welcome back: 'The Class of 2011' returned to the dance floor for one final performance

Fanfare: The finalists were wheeled into the Blackpool Tower ballroom in chariots


Chelsee and Pasha also received a 39 for their equally romantic Rumba to Fools Rush In.

They then performed the quick step from week four that first saw them get noticed as serious contenders by the judges.

Despite Craig telling them it was a 'first class' performance, he stopped short of awarding them a ten, lowering their otherwise perfect score to 39.


Turn up the heat: For their final performance, Harry and Aliona opted for the Argentine tango from week seven

Romance: The couple made hearts melt with their American Smoothfor their third performance


An hour earlier, Jason Donovan was the first finalist to be eliminated from the final tonight.

Despite topping the leader board going in the results show, the Australian and his partner Kristina Rihanoff were voted off by the public.

'After my wife and children, this has been the best experience of my life,' the gracious star said after hearing the news.


'First class': Runner-up Chelsee Healy chose the quickstep from week four, that first got her noticed as a serious contender, for her final performance

'Exquisite': Chelsee's third dance of the evening was a stunning rumba to Fools rush In


Donovan became emotional as he thanked partner Kristina, who he called a visionary.

An hour earlier, the actor and singer looked like he could have turned his fortunes around after muscling bookies favourite Harry Judd out of first place in the judges' scores.

But it wasn't to be.

Jason also thanks his wife and children, who he said had been with him through 'all the ups and downs in my life.'


Gone: Jason Donovan was the first contestant to be sent home during the results show tonight

Emotional: Donovan became tearful when thanking his partner Kristina Rihanoff


Earlier in the show, Jason said: 'It has been such a ride. My life has had ups and downs and that's what has happened to me in Strictly. Because of the downs, you appreciate the highs so much more. I've thrown myself into it.'

After receiving the lowest judges' score - 37 - of the evening for his first performance, a tango to I Will Survive, he upped his game to get a perfect score for the show dance.

The judges heaped praise on Jason and Kristina after their second performance, with Bruno telling them: 'It was more than a show dance it was showbusiness extravaganza! You could open on Broadway tomorrow and break box office records!'


Fond farewell: The Australian said he had thrown himself into the Strictly experience, which he named as one of the best of his life

Camp: Earlier Jason and Kristina performed their popular tango to I Will Survive from week three


'Ferocious and full-on darling,' said Craig. 'I would get that woman a restraining order, amazing!'

Jason's departure leaves Harry and Chelsee in the competition. Harry opened the show with a quickstep.

Before his dance, Harry said: 'I've been smiling all week. My Strictly experience has been one of the most important experiences of my life- I never thought I'd say that.

'Strictly has been refreshing and I've absolutely loved it. I'm very grateful.'

'It's like being a dad and watching your son play football for the first time,' said his bandmate Dougie. 'You think, "Oh, that's my boy!"'

Turnaround: Things were looking up for Jason after his show dance, which saw him and Kristina receive a perfect 40


Aliona said: 'I wasn't sure about Harry, he came into the studio pigeon-toed, and I thought "Aw, bless."'

After the energetic quickstep, Len said: 'You've come out all guns blazing. That was brilliant, well done.'

'You came, you danced and you conquered Blackpool,' said Bruno. 'It was delivered with flash and dance. Loved it.'

Craig added: 'I only had one problem last time, that ghastly lazy left foot of yours, but you seemed to have improved that, so I absolutely love it.'

Leading the way: Harry Judd was top of the leaderboard after the round of first dances


'I will survive? YOU have survived, 14 weeks of blood seat and tears,' said Len afterwards. 'You have 20 years on the other two and you have given everything with so much energy. 10

Bruno enthused: 'You excelled! Talk about a tango with split personalities. At one point you were like Wolverine and then you were like a disco diva from 1978.'

'Your bottom was sticking out a lot, but I have to say it's a fantastic number,' said Craig. 'It's through determination and good old fashioned hard work that you've got there.

The judges awarded 38 to the couple - perfect scores from Alesha and Len and nines each from Craig and Bruno, putting them behind Harry and Aliona after the first dance.

Perfect! The couple were awarded the first perfect score of the evening


Chelsee and Pasha Kovalev were the last of the three finalist couples to perform their first dance.

'Dancing is me now,' The Waterloo Road star said. 'When I first started people didn't know who I was. Strictly has brought out an elegant side of me. I'll leave the competition a different person, I've grown up a lot. Not in size! I've learned to be more confident. I'll treasure this forever.'

They performed their popular Shrek jive from week ten.

Len told them: 'I've judged in this room many times, and watching you, a girl who came here with no dancing experience, do that jive so well gives me a much pleasure as judging world champions. 10

'For me that was my favourite jive of the whole series,' said Alesha. 10

'That was a premium grade jive of eye-popping vibrancy,' shouted Bruno. 'You were great!'

She's a believer! Chelsee Healey dazzled with her Shrek jive from week ten, receiving a 39


Craig enthused: 'A complete and absolute bundle of joy to watch. It was about a thousand steps a minute. I loved it.' 9

'It's already the best night of my life,' said Chelsee afterwards.

They received an almost-perfect 39, with just Craig deducting one point from their score, placing Harry in first place after the first dances, followed by Chelsee, and Jason in third place.

For the show dance section, Harry and Aliona performed a sexy, Fifties-inspired jive to Great Balls of Fire.

'Rock God!' Harry performed a Fifties-style jive for their show dance, but received a lower score of 37 second time round


The boy band member's famous chest was out on full display for the second dance, in an unbuttoned red shirt.

He jumped behind the drum set to show off his day-job skills at the end of the number.

'You have talent written all over you,' said Len. 'You gave it all your all. Everyone was so impressed by that.'

Alesha: I loved the concept, it really suited you. The lifts were almost dangerous but they were fabulous.

Beyoncé eat your heart out: Chelsee dazzled with a shimmering frock for her second performance, but received a disappointing 36


'Its great guns harry!' said an over-excited Bruno. 'Rock God!'

They didn't do quite as well as their first dance, receiving 37, with only Alesha awarding a perfect ten.

Chelsee gave Beyoncé a run for her money in a tiny gold number for her show dance, to One Night Only.

Despite winning warm praise, the performance received the lowest score of the evening, just 36.






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By Lucy Buckland


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Seductive: Holly Valance and her partner Artem Chigvintsev performing the Tango


As the Strictly competition heats up all contestants went the extra mile to try and secure their place in the final.

But for Holly Valance it was a dress, as well as a dance, of passion, which gave her an extra edge.

The actress performed a Argentine Tango with partner Artem Chigvintsev wearing a slashed to the thigh red dress which earned high praise from the judges.


Bruno Tonioli told Holly she was 'beautiful, bad and dangerous' after her first dance with other judges praising the pair's ability tell the passionate story behind the dance.

Although Holly didn't earn top marks for her dance the former Neighbours star said she loved performing in the Latin style.

And with five couples being whittled down to three this week it was sequins at dawn as every celebrity was out to outdo the others, and that was just their outfits.


Lady in red: Holly Valance shows her dancers legs with partner Artem Chigvintsev

Latino flavor: But Holly's next dance was a completely different style


McFly drummer Harry Judd and Aliona Vilani literally kicked off the show with their first dance, scoring a huge 39 points with the Charleston.

And their second dance earned them a matching 39 points putting them top of the leader board with a classy Viennese Waltz to 'This Year's Love' to David Gray.

And Len Goodman told the boy band hunk he was definitely impressed with his moves.


Swinging: Drummer Harry Judd and partner Aliona Vilani set the bar by scoring 39 in their first dance


Wild: the pair opened up the show kicking and screaming

Second dance: Harry Judd impressed with his Viennese Waltz


Next it was Alex Jones and James Jordan who, despite a slight wardrobe malfunction with uneven fake tan won the judges praise with her version of a Waltz to 'You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman' by Aretha Franklin, scooping her a 36.

The judges told her she was credit to the competition with Alesha telling her she 'definitely deserved a place in the semi final.'

And for her second dance the presenter impressed with a saucy salsa dance which included a mini strip tease.

Bruno said: 'It was lovely to see you dance. You respond to a man very well. When you are on your own you get lost in the moment. If you make it to Blackpool you have to feel sure of yourself because you have got it.'


What a waltz: Alex Jones said she was feeling the pressure but impressed the judges with her performance


Deserving: The judges told Alex Jones she had come so far in the competition


Saucy salsa: Alex Jones did a mini-strip tease in her second number

Backless wonder: Presenter Alex Jones looks stunning as she rehearsed for today's show with partner James Jordan


Craig said: 'This routine was a big challenge and beyond your skillset but what I love about you is you throw yourself into it. That is brilliant.

Len said: 'It was full of personality, I was watching your hips go, I was like 'Hip Hip Horay' This is your chance to get into the final. because you were attacking the dance so much it lost a bit of finesses.

Alesha added: 'You came out and went for it. Alex be proud and smile, you did a great job.'


A natural: Chelsee looked stunning in a blue dress


Blooming marvellous: Len Goodman compared Chelsee''s performance to the Chelsea Flower Show

Daring dance: Chelsee Healey got top marks for her Spanish moves


Waterloo Road actress Chelsee Healey admitted she has had a fairytale experience since starting Strictly.

For her first dance Chelsee Healey and partner Pasha Kovalev did the American Smooth to the slow 'Time After Time'.

While certain judges praised her for her 'exquisite arms' others left Chelsee with a rugged exit after her first dance calling her lift 'ugly'.

But it was veteran judge Len who told her: 'It was like the Chelsea Flower Show, full of colour. Wonderful.'


DJ dancers: The judges liked Holly Valance's twist on the traditional Charleston

Hip hop: Holly Valance said she enjoyed doing something modern


And for their second dance the pair took to the stage with their Paso, or as Chelsee dubbed it the Patcha Doble, Doble and definitely fired up the judges with thier dance, complete with maracas.

Craig told the actress it was: 'Paso personified.'

Len: Full of focus, what I love about the Paso Doble, is the shaping. Paso Doble, it was fantastic!


Daddy cool: Jason Donovan was criticised by some judges for his bottom wiggle but Len loved it


Blame on the boogie: But Jason's second dance was earned him full marks

Top tango: Jason Donovan turned his luck around in his last dance


And Alesha told the tiny star: 'You are performing like a true dancer. I am a little bit speechless, you don't realise how good you are you deserve to be in the final.

As the second dance earned her the first 40 in the competition Chelsee said: 'I am speechless, I can't thank Pasha enough, it's amazing.'

For fellow actress Holly Valance and her partner Artem Chigvintsev heated up the dance floor with their Argentine Tango to 'Por Una Cabeza'.


Top score: Jason Donovan looks thrilled when he gets the second top score of the series

From daddy moves to tantalising tango: Jason Donovan pulled out all the stops for his last dance


But for their second dance it was the Charleston turned on its head to 'We No Speak Americano'.

And the judges gave a mixed reaction.

Alesha told the Australian singer and actress: 'It was a modern take on the Charleston and I loved it. It is a real fight to the end at this point.'

Bruno added: I have to praise you for taking the risk, I thought the concept was brilliant, OK there were a few moments of hesitation here and there but its great to see people do new things.'

Leader board: After two dances Harry is still in the lead but Jason's top score has pushed him to third place


Fellow Australian actor Jason Donovan was not so successful with his first dance, the Samba, being told by Craig his moves were like daddy dancing.

But Len said the star should be proud of his special bottom wiggle. He said: 'I was thinking "Go on my son!'

His second dance couldn't have been more different with the dramatic Tango.

Alesha told him: 'You owned that dance.'

Bruno said: 'It was like watching death by Christina. It was like a fight to the death. You won.

Craig said: 'I would put that woman on an assault charge. You were incredible.

Len told the smiling actor: 'If you are going to do the best dance of the series I can't see any more better time than the semi final.'

And Jason scooped the second top score of the night with all four judges giving him a 10.




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By Jo Abeyie


Cringe! Robbie Savage pulled off his trousers at the end of the dance routine to reveal his football shorts


Robbie Savage tapped into his inner burlesque dancer, by shedding his layers on Strictly Come Dancing.

The reality contesant stripped off on the dancefloor, peeling off his trousers to reveal a pair of football shorts.

Performing the Samba with partner Ola Jordan, Savage flashed his trademark grin as he removed his black formal wear to expose the blue sports kit with the number eight on.


But despite the comical shenanigans, Len Goodman was quick to criticise.

Goodman said: 'It was a shamba! You got possessed and it turned into Match Of The Day.'


Smooth operator: Robbie started the routine in typical formal attire

Awkward! Bruce Forsyth didn't know where to look when Robbie was in his shorts


And it was double trouble for the seven remaining couples, who had to battle two dances this week including a compulsory Swing-a-thon alongside a regular Ballroom or Latin number.

Each couple were marked out of 40 as usual for their first dance, but their that score was then combined their efforts in the second performance.

Winning moves: Holly and Artem are among the top scorers tonight thanks to successful Foxtrot


The Swing-a-thon rating was then rewarded in order of who got asked to leave the floor one by one, with the first evictee scoring one and the last receiving seven points.

Savage picked up just 25 in the Samba, and was first to be axed second, meaning he has a grand total of 26.


Surprised: Harry and Aliona are shocked at getting the highest score of the season

Swing-a-thon: Harry and Aliona prove they have stamina tonight after scoring the highest in the group dance off


Yet it seemed nothing could pop Savage's bubble, as he gloated about his Wembley Arena performance last week, saying: 'I felt like Robbie Williams.'

Harry Judd dominated the leaderboard with his double victory.

The McFly star scored top mark for his energetic Swing-a-thon, and secured three tens for his Quickstep and a result of 39 - meaning a combined score of 46.

Helping hand: Anita Dobson dances with Brendan Cole after partner Robin Windsor suffered a foot infection


Chelsee Healy and Pasha Kovalev came second, with an original score of 35 and then a Swing score of six, resulting in a total of 41.

Dressed in a sparkly, slashed red dress, Holly Valance stole the show in the beauty stakes with her electrifying performance with partner Artem Chigvintsev.

The Australian beauty, 28, has been under constant pressure from judges to 'let go' in her performances and it seems she finally has, with Alesha Dixon saying: 'You totally owned it tonight.'


Hats off to them: Alex Jones and James Jordan juggled dancing and props

Sealed with a kiss: James plants a smacker on Alex's cheek


However, they crept in at fourth position with a total of 37, behind Jason Donovan and Kristina Rihanoff in third with 40.

The One show presenter Alex Jones and her partner James Jordan came up against criticism from the judges, scoring fifth of the night.

Their first dance achieved a lowly 29, but they boosted it with a total of 34.
Anita Dobson and Brendan Cole were second from bottom with 32.

Sensual: Chelsee Healy showed off her curves in purple dress

Not bad considering they have not danced together before though.

Cole stepped in after Dobson's original partner Robin Windsor pulled out with a foot infection.

The fall from grace came after stealing the show at last week's Wembley Arena performance.

But the couple were slammed by judge Craig, who branded their dance 'mediocre'.
Alesha was a little more encouraging, adding: 'I thought it was quirky, funny and sweet. You've developed a great partnership.'


Battling for survival: Jason Donovan and Kristina Rihanoff are hoping for a place in the final




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