Comedian Chris McCausland impressed the judges on the latest edition of Strictly with his paso doble.

It was also an emotional show for his partner Dianne Buswell, whose parents had flown in from New Zealand to see her in action in the flesh.

After the performance and McCausland's obligatory trademark cheesy quips as Craig's expense, the judges gave their verdict.

Craig Revel Horwood said: “wonderful but lacked smooth Spanish flair, knees too high, solid and strong”.

Motsi Mabuse said: “you put Dianne first which is beautiful, loved the intention and commitment but uncertain in places”.

Shirley Ballas said: “impressive steps and separations, nothging out of place, Dianne deserves her own little trophy”.

And Anton Du Beke added: “a Blackpool paso, loved it”.

Chris and Dianne scored a total of 33 points. But there was still a group samba to come tonight in a new part of the competition, and they were the first pair to be asked to leave the floor...

Picture Credit: BBC/Ray Burmiston