Strictly Come Dancing’s semi-final on Saturday saw AJ Odudu and Kai Widdrington send temperatures soaring as they drove fans wild with their very steamy Rumba, which earned them an impressive 39 points.
The couple, who are rumoured to be in a romance, with put a sizzling display as they performed to Show Me Heaven by Maria McKee, with viewers watching at home noting that their ‘chemistry is off the scales.’
The night got off to an impeccable start for AJ, 33, and Kai, 26, as they had earlier bagged a perfect score of 40 points following their incredible Quickstep.


Hot stuff: Strictly Come Dancing ‘s semi-final on Saturday saw AJ Odudu and Kai Widdrington send temperatures soaring as they drove fans wild with their very steamy Rumba, which earned them an impressive 39 points
The remaining four couples performed two dances in Week 12, as they competed for the coveted place next week at the 2021 grand final.
Kai and AJ put in a great performance to win their final spot.
Anton Du Beke said that he loved Rumba, that it was her favourite, and that she ‘rather enjoyed it. Motsi mabuse commented that it was a perfect dance.
Craig Revel Horwood made comments on AJ’s ‘nice turnouts’ and praised her accomplishment in the ‘difficult dance. However, Shirley Ballas, Queen of Rumba Shirley Ballas stood straight up for the presenter.

Gorgeous: The couple, who are rumoured to be in a romance, with put a sizzling display as they performed to Show Me Heaven by Maria McKee, with viewers watching at home noting that their ‘chemistry is off the scales’
Elle added, “You certainly know how to put it all together in a semifinal.” It was stunning, an instant in time that was just breathtaking! AJ was stunned when he left.
The judges were as amazed as viewers back home as well as their Twitter comments on the dance. One commented: AJ and Kai’s chemistry are off the charts. That was amazing! That was two incredible dances.
While another shared: ‘AJ & Kai sexy rumba, the chemistry between them two, love their partnership! Amazing to witness 39 points!

Reaching for the final: AJ and Kai pulled out all the stops to bag their place in the final as they turned up the heat with a sensual performance amid the notoriously difficult dance

Praise: After watching the routine, Anton Du Beke told them it was his favourite kind of Rumba and that her ‘rather loved it’, while Motsi Mabuse remarked that the ‘dance came together for you tonight perfectly’

Very impressed. Shirley Ballas (head judge, Queen of Rumba) simply stood tall and bowed to the presenter.


Reaction That was amazing! That was two incredible dances.
“Well def can’t fake that chemistry. Felt like Kai & AJ forgot we were watching’, commented a third watcher.
With another agreeing: ‘That chemistry in AJ and Kai’s rumba was off the charts- I loved it.’
Elsewhere, their second performance, a Quickstep to Sing, Sing, Sing by Benny Goodman left the whole ballroom on their feet as they applauded the routine, with AJ breaking down in tears after receiving their amazing perfect score.
After their last-week dance failure, in which they misplaced their moves in salsa, the pair were able to land in the dance-off with Nadiya Andchkova and Dan Walker.

Fab-u-lous: The night got off to an impeccable start for AJ, 33, and Kai, 26, as they had earlier bagged a perfect score of 40 points following their incredible Quickstep

Bravo Kai and Aj! Their dazzling Quickstep lit up the dancefloor, earning them high marks
She looked amazing in her sparkly white ballgown and feathered accessories as she glided down the hall with Kai, her professional dance partner.
The judges were awestruck by the performance, Craig Revel Horwood exclaiming: ‘OMG darling! I loved it. That floor was smashed up by you. It’s amazing.
Anton Du Beck commented that the event was worthy of Blackpool’s ballroom, and added it was a ‘absolutely breathtaking’.

Wow: Their performance to Sing, Sing, Sing by Benny Goodman left the whole ballroom on their feet as they applauded the routine, with AJ breaking down in tears after receiving their amazing score

Stunning: The presenter looked stunning in a sparkly white ballgown with feathered embellishments as she glided across the floor with her professional dancer partner Kai

Perfect: Kai and AJ couldn’t be happier with their stunning Quickstep.
Motsi Mabuse said: “I’m so proud to you, so proud that dance,” with Shirley Ballas adding, “I’m absolutely in awe.” It was pure Strictly magic.’
Meanwhile. Rose Ayling Ellis joined Kai at the top and Giovanni Pernice was next. Giovanni Pernice also got a perfect score in their Argentine Tango as well as their Waltz, scoring 39 points.
Their Waltz to How Long Will I Love You by Ellie Goulding was highly praised by all the judges, through Craig was quick to point out the actress’ ‘sticky right foot’, resulting in her dropping a point from the judge.
However, it was perfection for their second performance, with their Argentine Tango to A Evaristo Carriego by Eduardo Rovira leaving everyone speechless.

Contenders: Meanwhile. AJ and Kai were joined by Rose Ayling Ellis and Giovanni Pernice at the top. They also received a perfect score for their Argentine Tango and 39 points for the Waltz.


Beautiful: Their Waltz to How Long Will I Love You by Ellie Goulding was highly praised by all the judges, through Craig was quick to point out the actress’ ‘sticky right foot’, resulting in her dropping a point from the judge

Wow: However, it was perfection for their second performance, with their Argentine Tango to A Evaristo Carriego by Eduardo Rovira leaving everyone speechless


Sizzling: After pointing out a mistake in her first routine, Craig had absolutely nothing bad to say about her second as he simply remarked: ‘The dance belongs in the final!’

Congrats to the pair for securing the perfect score, 40 points.
Craig did not have anything bad to say after pointing out her mistake in the first routine. Instead, he just remarked that “The final dance belongs here!”
Motsi was oblivious to her agreement, and she exclaimed: “Oh my god! This was the dance that night and month!
Rhys Stevenson and Nancy Xu were first up on the night, performing the Tango to One Vision by Queen, which earned them a standing ovation from the audience.
Shirley Ballas exclaimed: “What a great way to open the show. Thank you so much.” He also said that he was’mastering his craft’.

It was a great start. Nancy Xu, Rhys Stevenson, and Nancy Xu performed the Tango to One Vision of Queen. This performance earned them a standing ovation.

Congratulations: Nancy and Rhys received an incredible 36 points from the judges, which was their highest score in ballroom so far.

Spice up your life: Their second dance, a Samba to It Had Better Be Tonight (Meglio Stasera) by Michael Bublé saw them spice up the dancefloor, with Rhys and Nancy leaving everything on the dancefloor

Turn it up: Motsi loved what she saw, stating: ‘I absolutely loved that. It was so hard to keep Shirley still in all of her excitement. Shirley was unable to keep her hands still amid the excitement.
Anton Du Beke confided to him that his heart was in “hold”, while Craig Revel Horwood said that it was “strong and full” of drama.
And the judges positive comments were reflected in the score as Rhys and Nancy received an impressive 36 points – their highest ballroom score so far.
Their second dance, a Samba to It Had Better Be Tonight (Meglio Stasera) by Michael Bublé saw them spice up the dancefloor, with Rhys and Nancy leaving everything on the dancefloor.
Motsi loved the things she saw and said that it was something she loved. Your fighting spirit was amazing! Shirley couldn’t keep her hands still in the midst of all of their excitement.
The latest show comes after Strictly Come Dancing staff are reportedly dreading the return of Nina Wadia for the show final after she slammed the series.
52-year-old EastEnders actress was first to vote off show’s second week. She later claimed that judges were too harsh with her scores.
Nadia stated that their marking was shocking and described her experience on BBC Ballroom Dance Contest with Neil Jones, as “odd”.

Comeback: Strictly Come Dancing staff are reportedly dreading the return of Nina Wadia, 52, for the show final after she slammed the series (pictured her on the show with Neil Jones)
Nina is set to return for the final next Saturday but insiders claim show staff are unimpressed, with one telling the Mirror: ‘It’s left a very sour taste in the mouth’.
One person said Nina “moaned all of the time” and added: “She’s coming back for final, which is slightly terrifying.”
MailOnline reached out for clarification to Nina and BBC representatives.

Unimpressed. Nina danced on the show with Neil (39), and claimed that the judges’ marks were’shocking. She described her experience on the BBC’s ballroom dancing contest as “odd”.
The one-time soap star, who danced with professional Neil, 39, on the show, lost out in the dance off to former Coronation Street actress Katie McGlynn, 28.
After her elimination, she told The Lads Dads And Couple Beers Podcast: ‘Coming out of Strictly was a big shock because: A, I wasn’t expecting it to happen the way it happened, and it happened very quickly and it was all very surreal for me and when I came out I was very down.
‘My mental health, I’ve got to tell, I was down. It was a combination of many different emotions.
“There was an embarrassment that came out of me as soon as possible. It was like I was feeling let down by people or myself.”
She continued: ‘All these questions going on in my head and then the people reaction at the back of it, to say well no.. you shouldn’t have come out you were robbed, and I’m like I needed that!
‘I needed that kind of almost validation to think I wasn’t going crazy, I didn’t think I was that bad. Then, you realize “OK, hang on! I have to distinguish reality from real life.” Reality shows often reflect the exact opposite reality.

End of road: In week 2, the former EastEnders actress won the vote for the star. However, she later complained that her votes were not being counted by the judges.