
Strictly Come Dancing 2017 week 5 recap: Feel good slapstick and romance make up for Bruno's absence
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy It was a generous, colourful evening full of love for Week Five on Strictly Come Dancing, despite the obvious missing firecracker. Feel good showmanship seemed to be the running theme in Week Five, as chef Simon Rimmer and Karen Clifton donned matching yellow gingham suits and fitting fiddles for their Charleston to the Singin’ in the Rain classic slapstick number. In Bruno’s absence, fellow judge Craig Revel Horwood seemed to soften and somewhat transform, as he expressed his appreciation for Debbie’s performance in a flamboyant and extravagant exclamation.
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