Wow, Strictly Semi-Finals were a-ma-zing!  Two dances each this week and a double elimination.  Tess was wearing a particularly weird dress, the bottom third of which was black net.  Strange.

Harry & Aliona opened the show with a charleston to "Wild About Harry" (had to be really).  They were in sailor outfits, looking cute.  Great swivel steps,  cartwheels, full of energy & content but he looked quite serious, no Jason-type gurning for Harry.  (score 39)
Alex & James did a waltz to an Aretha Franklyn number “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman”.  It was lovely, very romantic & very graceful.  Only got a 7 from judge Craig (meanie).  (score 34)
Chelsee & Pasha were next with an american smooth to "Time After Time"  by Cyndi Lauper.  It was just beautiful, she has such lovely arm movements.  However, one of the lifts looked a bit awkward and her feet got stuck doing a drag split.   (I'm being picky!)  Only an 8 from Craig but a 10 from Alesha.  (score 36)
Holly & Artem did an argentine tango to a proper Latin number.  It was excellent, very intense with lovely precise movements.   I loved the use of the stool at the beginning (surprisingly).  Great judges comments but only 9s, no 10s.  (score 36)
Jason & Kristina did a samba to "Blame it on the Boogie".  (Am I the only one getting fed up with those greying vests he wears in training?) It was good but didn't grab me.  Lots of content and full of energy but a bit messy (and he was gurning again!).  (score 34)

Harry & Aliona's second dance was a viennese waltz to a David Gray number that I LOVE - "This Year's Love".  It was a superb performance, he has such great sway and a lovely frame.  Great comments from the judges. (score 39)
Alex & James did a salsa to a Gloria Estefan song.  It was full of energy, she really attacked it - a bit too much probably, her legs and footwork weren't quite there. (score 31)
Chelsee & Pasha did a paso doble (pasha doble) to a suitably Latin number.  It was just superb with lots of flamenco arms & stamping.  She was clutching a fan all the way through - not sure it added much. (score 40)
Holly & Artem did a charleston to “We No Speak Americano”.  It was great fun, quite modern choreography with a bit of swing & a bit of street.  It really suited her (shame the outfit didn't!).  (score 34)
Jason & Kristina did an argentine tango - wow!  Kristina went for it BIG TIME!  Very passionate, great attack (literally).  Poor ole Jason looked quite drained & pale when it was finished!  He didn't really do much, a few steps & poses while Kristina thrust herself about!  (score 40) (really?)

Leaderboard

Harry and Aliona - 39 + 39 = 78
Chelsee and Pasha - 36 + 40 = 76
Jason and Kristina - 34 + 40 = 74
Holly and Artem - 36 + 34 = 70
Alex and James - 34 + 31 = 65

Sunday's results show kicked off with the pro dancers doing a routine to the Stones "Paint It Black" or in this case Paint It Pink! 
It also featured a couple of Exhibition dance champions doing a routine more Cirque du Soleil than dance.  Stunning though. 
And, one of my favourites, Gareth Malone and his Military Wives choir with their "Wherever You Are” hit.  Plus Vincent & Flavia doing a lovely routine.  Trouble was, the audience kept whooping & clapping every time Vince & Flav did anything remotely clever.  It RUINED the choir's singing.  Just awful. 

The couples through to the final were Chelsee & Pasha, Harry & Aliona, Jason & Kristina with Alex & James and Holly & Artem going home.  Holly was robbed!  Her argentine tango was much better than Jason's and her charleston was better than his dad-dancing samba.  Bitter?  Me?

Holly & Artem's argentine tango

Holly & Artem, Alex & James go home...

Next week's final is at the Tower Ballroom, Blackpool.  Not sure who I want to win now Holly's gone.  Have to see who wows me on the night.