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'Strictly Come Dancing': Kellie Bright Owns Live Semi-Finals, But Could This Be It For Katie Derham? (VIDEO)

Kellie Bright Storms 'Strictly' Dance Floor
Daniel Welsh

Kellie Bright was the high-scorer in Saturday night’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ semi-finals, wowing the judges with both of her routines.

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She and her professional partner Kevin Clifton garnered particular praise for their Rumba to Eva Cassidy’s ‘Songbird’, which even Craig Revel Horwood himself struggled to find fault with.

He told the ‘EastEnders’ actress: “That was a classic, darling. I thought you danced it absolutely beautifully.”

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Kellie Bright and Kevin Clifton

Bruno Tonioli also compared them to iconic dancers Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, while Len Goodman assured them they were “100 per cent” deserving of a spot in next weekend’s live final.

Jay McGuiness and Georgia May Foote - the latter of whom was in the bottom two last week - were in joint second place, though it was a slightly less successful night for broadcaster Katie Derham.

Katie and her partner, Anton du Beke, were especially criticised with their Charleston, which the judges claimed looked uncomfortable.

Len told the pair their Charleston “wasn’t slick enough”, with even Darcey Bussell suggesting that the pair’s nerves were tangible.

Craig also warned: “You just better hope your next dance is perfect because that one isn’t going to get you through to the final.”

Unfortunately for them, their Waltz was similarly picked apart, chiefly by an unimpressed Len, who told them: “It has to be perfect and it wasn’t. I’m Italian and Puccini is god to me. When you approach something with that level of perfection, you have to live up to it.”

Only four contestants will make it through to next weekend’s ‘Strictly’ live final, where one couple will succeed Caroline Flack and Pasha Kovalev as this year’s champions.

'Strictly Come Dancing': All The Winners
Natasha Kaplinsky and Brendan Cole(01 of12)
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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)

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