As dancing stars ready to ‘Step again in time’, the specter of a double elimination couldn’t cease native favourites Ben Cousins and Samantha Jade from advancing by way of to the semifinals.
The footy expertise expressed “actual reservations” forward of their third efficiency as he and companion Siobhan Energy tackled the dizzying Viennese Waltz.
Impressed by Bon Jovi’s 1992 hit Mattress of Roses — the nostalgic soundtrack to their routine — Cousins minimize a rockstar determine in an off-the-cuff blazer and pendant because the pair ended their efficiency laying intertwined on the dancefloor for a rating of 21 out of 40.
“There’s a type of Tom Cruise-y look about you, so I’m going to offer you an additional level for that,” Craig Revel Horwood complemented Cousins after his prolonged critique.
Providing perception into the usually difficult journey, the Brownlow winner mentioned, “I’ve not simply appreciated it, I’ve liked it.”
Swingin’ again to the 60s, singer Samantha Jade confirmed she’s no stranger to the rhythm as she and companion Gustavo Viglio struck a strong pose with the Cha Cha Cha.
Sporting an orange-spangled gown, the Perth-born musician regarded each inch the performer as she moved emphatically throughout the ground.
“I’m glad it’s over, but it surely was so enjoyable,” the singer mentioned earlier than scoring a near-perfect 39 out of 40.
Notable mentions went to Ant Middleton for his George Michael impersonation and frontrunner Lisa McCune who drew on comedian reduction from TV husband Peter Helliar as she scored an equal excessive rating of 39.
Former Olympian Nova Perris joined celeb chef Julie Goodwin in bidding an emotional farewell to the competitors.
Dancing With The Stars will proceed Sunday, August 11 as contestants put together to face-off within the cutthroat semis en path to the Grand Ultimate on Monday, August 12.
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