Strictly Come Dancing: Guest judge Cynthia Erivo gives Rose and Giovanni perfect 10 for Frozen dance

READ MORE: Strictly judge Shirley Ballas, 61, 'to marry' actor boyfriend who is 13 years younger After dazzling the judges with her American Smooth on Saturday (December 4), Rose Ayling-Ellis gained the joint top score and remained BetVictor’s top choice to take the crown, alongside her professional dance partner Giovanni Pernice. The pair stood at 1/5 odds to win at the time of writing, while AJ Odudu followed with 7/1.

We're zooming towards the Strictly Come Dancing final as yet another fabulous series draws to a close. And with all the action comes the chance to see our favourite Strictly pros twirl, waltz and jive around the dance floor.

Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice has spoken out over rumours he is 'secretly dating' a reality TV star.

Strictly dancer split up with the Love Island star just before the hit BBC dancing show started as he said he wanted to focus on the show. But now it has been reported that he has moved on while him and celebrity partner Rose Ayling-Ellis are still in the competition.

Strictly Come Dancing fans praised guest judge Cynthia Erivo for using sign language to communicate with Rose Ayling-Ellis for the second week in a row. EastEnders star Rose, 27, who is the first deaf contestant to take part in Strictly, performed a stunning Paso Doble to California Dreamin by Sia with pro partner Giovanni Pernice, 31.

Strictly Come Dancing’s guest judge Cynthia Erivo will be returning to the competition this weekend and will replace Motsi Mabuse on the judges’ panel. German-South African dancer Motsi, 40, shared the news she unfortunately has to bow out of the show’s 10th week after she was contacted by NHS Test & Trace yesterday.The star was told she had come in “close contact” with someone on November 21 who has since tested positive for COVID-19.

Strictly Come Dancing star Rose Ayling-Ellis has captured the hearts of the nation since appearing on the ballroom dancing show, but has been branded "average" by James Jordan,

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were absolutely loving judge Motsi Mabuse's huge hair as she appeared on the stage on Saturday evening. Musical icon Cynthia Erivo filled in for Craig Revel Horwood this week, however, it was 40 year old Motsi who stole the limelight thanks to her stunning look.

Giovanni Pernice is one of Strictly Come Dancing's favourites, proving to be a hit with the audience week after week. But away from the dancefloor, the professional dancer - who has partnered up with Rose Ayling-Ellis - often courts headlines with his romantic conquests.

The stakes are getting higher on Strictly Come Dancing as the grand final edges ever closer.