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We've reached week 11, and with five couples left the race for the final is really hotting up. But if the pressure of the looming home straight wasn't enough our remaining stars also have to contend with the added pressure of having to learn two dances.

Rachel and Vincent were the first to dance, performing a Waltz to Angel by Sarah McLachlan. But after receiving a full house of 10s last week, Rachel was feeling the pressure of setting the standard.
Len said that watching their performance he "felt like the cat who got the cream, and you looked like the mice that got the cheese. Lovely."
Bruno thought Rachel "looked like an angel, danced like an angel. You're a natural, glowing."
Despite thinking that Vincent's choreography was a bit stop-starty, Craig said Rachel made "beautiful shapes. Brilliant."
While Arlene said: "That was one of the most soul-tingling waltz we have seen on Strictly."

Score: Craig 9, Arlene 10, Len 10, Bruno 10. Total 39.

Up next were Lisa and Brendan with a Foxtrot to Walking My Baby Back 91Èȱ¬ by Nat King Cole. But still reeling from finding herself in two dance-offs in a row Lisa was feeling seriously unloved.
Bruno thought Lisa had "improved beyond recognition. Such style and elegance."
Craig was worried that Lisa's feet hadn't come together quite how they should have during the dance, but nether-the-less felt it was "amazing. Totally gorgeous."
Arlene said: "You have gone from a non-dancer to a beautiful dancer. You looked like Cinderella out there, and tonight you went to the ball."
Len thought it was "a buffet of gorgeous dancing. Your best yet."

Score: Craig 9, Arlene 10, Len 10, Bruno 10. Total 39.

Christine and Matthew were next, performing a Tango to Robert Palmer's Addicted to Love. Last week Christine ended up bottom of the leader board but, thanks to the public vote, had escaped the dance-off and was left feeling quite humbled by the support.
Craig felt it was "not sharp enough. The spins were loose and you lacked aggression."
Arlene thought Matthew was moving Christine around "like a rag doll. Arms were limp. You need to tighten up and harden up."
But Len disagreed: "I thought it had a bit of drama, but you let your nerves get the better of you."
Bruno said: "You have to attack the Tango, but it was a bit limp."

Score: Craig 6, Arlene 7, Len 8, Bruno 7. Total 28.

Then Austin and Erin took to the floor, with a Foxtrot to L-O-V-E by Nat King Cole. Last week's cheeky Cha Cha Cha impressed the judges but had left Austin with a dislocated finger and a feeling he was trailing Rachel.
"You're a foxy guy," said Austin fan Arlene. But it wasn't all good. "You started out magical, but halfway through you lost the performance."
Len thought it was "fantastic. You danced a great routine and did a good job."
Bruno was similarly impressed. "That's the most difficult of ballroom dances and you did it like that! Amazing. Cool as a cucumber."
Craig didn't like what Austin did with his feet but thought he had "extraordinary control over movement."

Score: Craig 8, Arlene 9, Len 9, Bruno 10. Total 36.

Next up were Tom and Camilla with a Waltz to Moon River by Andrea Ross. But Tom was worried about being a smooth mover while suffering from flu.
Len said: "That was fantastic. There were a few little mistakes, like your posterior still moving outwards, but I'm totally ignoring them."
Bruno thought Tom was a great "romantic lead" but also had issues with his bum.
Unlike Len, Craig couldn't see past Tom's bottom although admitted he had "nice rises and falls" in his dance.
Arlene got straight to the point: "It had charisma, control, it was beautiful."

Score: Craig 7, Arlene 7, Len 10, Bruno 9. Total 35.

First to dance again were Rachel and Vincent, who led the Latin way with a Paso to Europe's Final Countdown.
Bruno was pleased Rachel had gone "from angel to devil. Senorita, you could have any bull you want! A great dance."
Craig liked "all the hand shaping but it needed more aggression."
Arlene thought it was "very dramatic, thrilling. But the body language wasn't there for me."
And Len went further: "I was disappointed. Too much messing about with the cape and not enough content."

Score: Craig 7, Arlene 8, Len 8, Bruno 9. Total 32. Overall total 71.

Up for their second dance next were Lisa and Brendan with a Cha Cha Cha to Tears Dry on Their Own by Amy Winehouse.
Craig thought Lisa "really strutted your stuff - fantastic!"
Arlene declared: "You have tamed Brendan! That was the best Cha Cha of the series. Good girl!"
Len too was impressed: "No messing about. Really good. And great to see Brendan deferring his talent to show you off."
Bruno said: "You blew me away. What you've achieved is incredible!"

Score: Craig 9, Arlene 9, Len 9, Bruno 10. Total 37. Overall total 76.

Up again were Christine and Matthew, performing a Salsa to Cosmic Girl by Jamiroquai.
Arlene said: "It's a joy to see you smiling again, but you lacked some hip action."
Len felt Christine "really attacked the dance".
Bruno said: "I can see why people like you. That was cheeky."
But Craig was less happy. "I thought it was very stompy, but your energy was better than before."

Score: Craig 7, Arlene 7, Len 8, Bruno 8. Total 30. Overall total 58

Then Austin and Erin took to the floor again with a Paso Doble to Espana Cani.
"Like a Spanish waiter giving out hors d'oeuvres," thought Len. "Very disappointing."
But Bruno was wowed, saying: "I've never seen such a powerful performance."
Craig liked it too: "Arrogant, full of attitude – I love it!"
And Arlene too had good things to say: "You little devil! You were sending out good vibrations. That's what Strictly is all about."

Score: Craig 10, Arlene 10, Len 8, Bruno 10. Total 38. Overall total 74.

Rounding off the night were Tom and Camilla with a Samba to Mr Melody by Nat King Cole.
Bruno thought it was "camper than a row of tents. An explosion of fun!"
Craig felt it "needed containing and calming down."
Arlene said: "Sometimes you try too hard, but it was entertaining."
And finally, Len was harsh but fair, adding: "It was a bit repetitive, but I thought the flavour of the dance was brilliant."

Score: Craig 8, Arlene 9, Len 9, Bruno 9. Total 35. Overall total 70

So Christine and Matthew, and Tom and Camilla, are the two lowest-rated couples, with Lisa and Brendan sitting at the top of the leader board. Tune in at 8.15pm on Sunday 30th November to find out which couple is next to leave and who's sailing through to the quarter final.