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Queen of the ballroom

Daisy Lowe tops the Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard after wowing judges with emotional waltz

Model faced stiff competition from Louise Redknapp and Danny Mac for top spot

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DAISY LOWE has been crowned the queen of the ballroom after topping the Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard after the first round of routines.

The model performed an emotional waltz in tribute to her grandfather, who passed away on her first day of signing up to the BBC One dancing show.

Daisy Lowe has topped the Strictly leaderboard
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Daisy Lowe has topped the Strictly leaderboardCredit: BBC
Daisy was emotional after her routine
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Daisy was emotional after her routineCredit: BBC

Judge Craig Revel Horwood had a mixed verdict as he told them: "I found it a bit sickly sweet, over the top but you danced it beautifully."

But Darcey Bussell said, "You instantly set the romantic feel to the atmosphere, it sent shivers down my back," and Bruno Tonioli added: "You are dazzling, it had the radiant quality of old school glamour. You made it look very easy."

And Len Goodman, who awarded the couple a stunning 9 out of 10, said: "I was looking for a daisy and I found an English rose.

"I don’t think I’ve seen a dance better than that for week one, ever."

Daisy received a whopping 9 from Len Goodman for the routine
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Daisy received a whopping 9 from Len Goodman for the routineCredit: 1b

Daisy wasn't the only star to impress the judges on the second night of live shows, as Louise Redknapp opened the programme with an energetic jive alongside dance partner Kevin Clifton.

Wearing nautical themed attire, the former pop star grinned as she kicked and flicked her way around the dancefloor, scoring 31 points in the process.

Bruno said: "The style was absolutely perfect. As a debut it’s extraordinary," and Craig agreed, adding: "That first dance was outstanding."

Louise Redknapp came second on the leaderboard with an energetic jive
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Louise Redknapp came second on the leaderboard with an energetic jiveCredit: 1b
The pair were in sync during their firsts routine
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The pair were in sync during their firsts routineCredit: 1b

Also achieving 31 points was former Hollyoaks actor Danny Mac, who danced a sizzling cha cha with his partner Oti Mabuse.

Darcey told him: "I’m shocked a man who can actually work his hips" while Len added: "100 per cent you’re a contender."

Someone who did not fair as well however, was Ed Balls, who found himself at the bottom of the leaderboard following his waltz with just 21 points.

Danny Mac found himself in joint second place on the leaderboard
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Danny Mac found himself in joint second place on the leaderboardCredit: 1b
Ed danced a waltz to Elvis Presley's Are You Lonesome Tonight?
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Ed danced a waltz to Elvis Presley's Are You Lonesome Tonight?Credit: 1b
Daisy and Aljaz topped the leaderboard
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Daisy and Aljaz topped the leaderboardCredit: BBC

Craig said: “I thought it was a little ex-council and pedestrian if I’m being honest," and Bruno made a political pun by adding: "Surprisingly conservative. It was very prim and proper, tried to place it well. Overall very politically correct."

Despite bringing a party atmosphere to the studio and an extremely loud shirt with his cha cha, radio presenter Melvin Odoom also found himself close to the bottom of the board with 22 points.

Melvin Odoom found himself second from bottom after his energetic cha cha...and loud shirt
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Melvin Odoom found himself second from bottom after his energetic cha cha...and loud shirtCredit: 1b

Fairly better was EastEnders actress Tameka Foster, who danced the first paso doble of the series with new professional dancer Gorka Marquez.

Len said: "I thought it was terrific, full of impact. It was great," while Craig added: "You owned the stage my darling, it goes without saying."

Last to dance in the first round of routines was pop star Will Young, who scored a respectable 30 points for his tango with partner Karen Clifton.

Tameka Empson brought the drama with her paso doble
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Tameka Empson brought the drama with her paso dobleCredit: 1b

Critiquing him first, Craig said: "I thought the feet were a little turned out," before adding praise, "but it was full of drama, intent, purpose, everything we love."

Darcey added: "That attack you gave to the performance!

"You have to fix that top line so it doesn’t give at all, but you have so much potential."

Will Young rounded off the show with a very good tango
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Will Young rounded off the show with a very good tangoCredit: 1b
Will has great potential according to the judges
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Will has great potential according to the judgesCredit: 1b

 

After the first live show on Friday night, Olympian Greg Rutherford and presenter Ore Oduba had sat at the top of the leaderboard.

The gold medal winning long jumper danced an energetic jive with partner Natalie Lowe to the track Get Ready to close the show while Ore performed the first tango of the series to Geronimo with his female professional Joanne Clifton.

Greg Rutherford has topped the first leaderboard on Strictly Come Dancing
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Greg Rutherford has topped the first leaderboard on Strictly Come DancingCredit: PA:Press Association
Meanwhile Ed and Katya found themselves at the bottom
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Meanwhile Ed and Katya found themselves at the bottomCredit: BBC

Len described Greg and Natalie as the "dynamic duo" and they were awarded 27 points by the panel.

He added: “It was as good as we’ve seen tonight, 100 per cent.

"You came out there, you gave it full on, a great attack. But you’re a really good dancer and I’m looking forward to seeing it.”

Ore Oduba joined Greg at the top, with both men scoring 27 points
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Ore Oduba joined Greg at the top, with both men scoring 27 pointsCredit: PA:Press Association

Bruno added: “By the way it looks, Greg could go all the way.

"That’s what I mean by giving it welly. I loved it. I’m telling you, you have talent. I really loved watching you.”

Ore also scored 27 points but Len wasn't completely impressed by their unconventional routine, and felt they spent too long at the start of their performance moving around a park bench.

Judge Rinder also put on an energetic routine
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Judge Rinder also put on an energetic routineCredit: PA:Press Association

However Craig was impressed, saying: "“I loved all the storytelling at the beginning, it set up the whole dance for me.”

Just behind the boys was Judge Rinder and Laura Whitmore, who both scored 25 points, while BBC newsreader Naga Munchetty and Birds of a Feather actress Lesley Joseph were at the bottom of the board with a respectable 23 points.

Irish presenter Laura, 31, opened the show with a cha cha cha to Venus alongside partner Giovanni Pernice.

Laura Whitmore opened the show with a cha cha cha to Venus
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Laura Whitmore opened the show with a cha cha cha to VenusCredit: PA:Press Association

While the blonde beauty looked stunning in a Greek Goddess style white dress, the judges felt she needed to work on her balance and the straightening of her legs.

Len said: “Well, I must say, what a lovely start to the show. A lovely amount of cha cha content which I appreciate.

"You’ve got to work on straightening your legs but first on, first class!”

Judge Rinder stunned viewers by being the first to rip open his top during his routine
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Judge Rinder stunned viewers by being the first to rip open his top during his routineCredit: PA:Press Association

However, Craig was as picky as ever, telling the star she had danced the whole thing on "flexed knees.

He added: “I thought the whole thing was a little unstable.”

Meanwhile Judge Rinder stunned the judges and the audience with his "extraordinary" cha cha cha to Duffy's Mercy.

BBC newsreader Naga Munchetty performed a waltz with her partner Pasha
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BBC newsreader Naga Munchetty performed a waltz with her partner PashaCredit: PA:Press Association
Lesley Joseph also danced a waltz to the Birds of a Feather theme tune
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Lesley Joseph also danced a waltz to the Birds of a Feather theme tuneCredit: PA:Press Association

Starting out in his judge's robe, the star spun across the dancefloor before ripping open his shirt to show off his toned torso, becoming the first male contestant of the series to get his body out.

Clearly flustered at the end, Darcey Bussell said: "It was extraordinary. That was the wildest surprise I’ve ever had.

"The amount of detail you were able to add was outstanding.”

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