Strictly fans go wild as Tasha Ghouri and Alja korjanec score FIRST 40 of the series for 'incredible' routine

Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell

Strictly Come Dancing fans were delighted after Tasha Ghouri and Aljaž Škorjanec scored the first perfect 40 of the series on Saturday.

The Love Island star, 26, and Slovenian pro, 34, impressed both the judges and viewers with their American Smooth, with even in Craig Revel Horwood, 59, scoring his first ten of 2024

After famously hard to please judge scored full marks fellow judges Shirley Ballas, 64, and Motsi Mabuse, 43, jumping to their feet, as pandemonium erupted in the Clauditorium.

Rushing to X fans gushed over the ‘perfect’ perfomance, as well as praising Craig for ‘finally’ proffering a much sought after ten points.

Writing: ‘Tasha and Alijaz’s perfomance was just perfect. A 40 well deserved (and finally, Craig!)’: ‘FINALLY a flash of Craig’s 10 paddle! So well deserved and so glad Tasha was the first to score 40!’: ‘I love Tᴀssha and Alijaz so much. beautiful American Smooth and thoroughly deserved the first 40 of the series’.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were delighted after Tasha Ghouri, 26, and Aljaž Škorjanec, 34, scored the first perfect 40 of the series on Saturday

The Love Island star, 26, and Slovenian pro, 34, impressed both the judges and viewers with their American Smooth, with even in Craig Revel Horwood , 59, scoring his first ten of 2024

After famously hard to please judge scored full marks fellow judges Shirley Ballas , 64, and Motsi Mabuse , 43, jumping to their feet, as pandemonium erupted in the Clauditorium

Earlier in the show fans were left emotional as Amy Dowden, weeks after she was forced to quit the compeтιтion following a foot injury.

Eagle-eyed viewers spotted the Welsh pro, 34, in the Clauditorium as she supported former partner JB Gill and her replacement Lauren Oakley.

JB and Lauren scored an impressive 39 out of 40 for their Charleston and also won the Sambathon.

Amy looked sensational in a sparkly pink fringed dress as she stood close to pal and fellow dancer Carol Gu, 31, who supportively wrapped his arm around her waist.

Taking to X fans gushed: ‘Amy Dowden’s there’: ‘Amy’s there’: ‘Nice to see Amy back this week’: ‘I’m absolutely delighted to see Amy back on the show’: ‘Amy bopping to Rock DJ in the background, I love her’: ‘Oh Amy is back’.

Meanwhile Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystal’s also set the dancefloor on fire with their chemistry during their latest dance.

The pair opened Saturday’s show with a fierce Tango to Easy Lover by Philip Bailey and Phil Collins, and got a total score of 29 out of 40.

Jowita looked sensational in a racy white mesh dress, while Pete looked dapper in a black suit.

Tasha and Aljaž were overjoyed by the score and threw their arms around each other

Rushing to X fans gushed over the ‘perfect’ perfomance, as well as praising Craig for ‘finally’ proffering a much sought after ten points.

Rushing to X fans gushed over the ‘perfect’ perfomance, as well as praising Craig for ‘finally’ proffering a much sought after ten points

Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard: Week Nine

1. Tasha Ghouri and Aljaz Skorjanec – 40 out of 40, Sambathon: 6. Total: 46

2. JB Gill and Lauren Oakley – 39 out of 40, Sambathon: 7. Total: 46

3. Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe – 37 out of 40, Sambathon 5. Total 42

4. Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola – 36 out of 40, Sambathon 4. Total: 40

5. Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell – 33 out of 40, Sambathon 1. Total: 34

6. Jamie Borthwick and Michelle Tsiakkas – 32 out of 40, Sambathon 2. Total: 34

7. Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystal – 29 out of 40, Sambathon 3. Total: 32

Fans rushed to social media platform X to share their thoughts, with one penning: ‘Pete and Jowita are definitely in lurve’

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The pair have been competing on Strictly together since September, and in recent days, sources have claimed they have been secretly seeing each other away from the show and have been spotted looking cosy on car rides together.

With Sam Thompson in Australia hosting I’m A Celebrity: Unpacked, Jowita stepped as the co-host for the latest episode of Pete’s podcast.

After the episode was uploaded on YouTube on Friday, fans were quick to show their appreciation for the pair, calling for Jowita to become a permenant part of the team.

Others were also quick to clock the pair’s ‘unreal’ chemistry, as they prepare to take to the floor to dance a Tango this weekend.

Earlier in the episode fans were left emotional as Amy Dowden, weeks after she was forced to quit the compeтιтion following a foot injury

Eagle-eyed viewers spotted the Welsh pro, 34, in the Clauditorium as she supported former partner JB Gill and her replacement Lauren Oakley (pictured with fellow dancer Carlos Gu)

Saturday saw JB and Lauren scored a whopping 39 for their Charleston

Comments included: ‘I’m so gad Pete decided to do Strictly. If not, I’m not sure these two beautiful people would have ever crossed paths in life;

‘OMG the chemistry between you and Jowita is electrifying. You’re relationship goals. Jowita has tamed you Pete in a really nice way. All you needed was someone who believes in you 100%. It’s a beautiful thing to watch;