The former Emmerdale star was labelled “filth” after taking to the dance floor to perform a rumba with his dance partner Oti Mabuse.
Craig Revel Horwood told the 35-year-old soap star: “You’re obviously in touch with yourself! It was full of machismo. It oozed masculinity. It was filth!”
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Kelvin Fletcher and his Strictly dance partner Oti Mabuse wowed the judges with their rumba.
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Fellow judge Motsi Mabuse was equally impressed following the dance with her sister.
“I’m just like, ‘Hold on Kelvin. That’s my sister. Stop it’,” she said.
Head judge Shirley Ballas described Fletcher as “a very masculine man”, adding: “You just sent my temperature through the roof! I’ve never seen a man rumba like that.”
Bruno Tonioli called the actor’s hips “weapons of devastating effect” and it was reflected in his score of 36 points.
Meanwhile, David James stunned judges with his improvement, having survived two dance-offs on the BBC One show.
After the former England footballer and dance partner Nadiya Bychkova performed a quickstep, Bruno quipped: “Did you change your diet? Extra vitamins? That was a miraculous transformation… I’m gobsmacked.”
Elsewhere, Michelle Visage accidentally bumped heads with her dance partner Giovanni Pernice during their salsa.
She told co-host Claudia Winkleman afterwards: “It was on the last spin. I banged heads with him. It was my fault obviously.”
The pair came back with a bang, with 32 points from the judges, leaving Katya in tears.
“Is this a dream? Is this real?” Mike said following the positive judges’ comments.
Karim Zeroual and dance partner Amy Dowden closed the show with the tango and got three judges on their feet.
The night also saw EastEnders actress Emma Barton perform a Viennese waltz, Radio 1 DJ Dev Griffin dance a cha cha cha and Catherine Tyldesley channel her inner Beyonce with the Charleston to Single Ladies.
Newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky was the first star to ever triumph in the inaugural series of 'Strictly Come Dancing', back in 2004, when there were just seven competitors to beat.Having obviously been a hit with 'Strictly' viewers, she was later chosen to cover for regular presenter Tess Daly, when she went on maternity leave. (credit:BBC)
Jill Halfpenny and Darren Bennet(02 of12)
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Clearly sensing they were onto a winner, the BBC decided to kick-start the second series of 'Strictly' just three months after Natasha Kaplinsky's victory, securing its spot in the Saturday night schedule in the latter half of the year.Jill Halfpenny was crowned winner second time around, along with her partner, Darren Bennet. (credit:PA/PA Archive)
Darren Gough and Lilia Kopylova(03 of12)
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Darren became the first male celebrity to triumph in the 'Strictly Come Dancing' final in 2005, beating Colin Jackson and eventual 'It Takes Two' presenter Zoe Ball in the process. (credit:Michael Boyd/PA Archive)
Mark Ramprakash and Karen Hardy(04 of12)
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Cricket player Mark Ramprakash took home the glitter-ball trophy a year later.Here he is performing with his professional partner, Karen Hardy, at the BBC Sports Personality Of The Year Awards a year after his victory. (credit:David Davies/PA Archive)
Alesha Dixon and Matthew Cutler(05 of12)
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'Strictly' helped breathe new life into Alesha's career, when she and partner Matthew Cutler were crowned winners.Her smash hit solo single 'The Boy Does Nothing' followed soon after, not to mention a spot on the 'Strictly' judging panel... until Simon Cowell decided to snare her for 'BGT', that is. (credit:BBC)
Tom Chambers and Camilla Dallerup(06 of12)
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'Holby City' actor Tom Chambers' public profile skyrocketed, when he and his professional partner, Camilla Dallerup, were crowned winners of the sixth series.They beat TV presenter Lisa Snowdon and 'Negotiate With Love' singer Rachel Stevens in the live final, back in 2008. (credit:Mark Cuthbert via Getty Images)
Chris Hollins and Ola Jordan(07 of12)
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Chris Hollins gave professional dancer Ola Jordan her first, and so far only, win back in 2010. (credit:BBC)
Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev(08 of12)
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Kara and Artem had a double victory in 2010.Shortly after taking home the glitter-ball trophy, they announced that they were dating. (credit:Rowan Miles/PA Archive)
Harry Judd and Aliona Vilani(09 of12)
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Can we please just take a moment to appreciate this photo? (credit:David Jones/PA Archive)
Louis Smith and Flavia Cacace(10 of12)
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The tenth series was won by Olympian Louis Smith and his professional partner, Flavia Cacace. (credit:Georgie Gillard/Associated Newspapers/REX)
Abbey Clancy and Aljaž Skorjanec(11 of12)
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In the first ever all-female 'Strictly' final, Abbey beat Susanna Reid and Natalie Gumede to the glitter-ball trophy.Fourth place was also a female contestant, with Sophie Ellis-Bextor leaving the competition at the semi-final stage. (credit:Rui Vieira/PA Archive)
Caroline Flack and Pasha Kovalev(12 of12)
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And then there was the most recent 'Strictly' winner, Caroline Flack, who took part in the competition less than a year after leaving 'X Factor' spin-off show, 'Xtra Factor'.Apparently sensing her popularity was on the rise, Simon Cowell quickly signed her up to host the main show, alongside Olly Murs. (credit:BBC)