George Clarke's Hips Rocket to Strictly Salsa Stardom!

George Clarke, a well-known Youtuber from Bristol, has become a standout contestant on Strictly Come Dancing. Alongside his dance partner Alexis Warr, George recently performed a salsa that wowed the judges, earning an impressive 39 out of 40 points. During their performance, George wore a blue and white top with purple trousers, while Alexis dazzled in an orange two-piece with frills. The pair danced energetically, with three backing dancers supporting them on stage. George joked about his dancing style, saying he comes from a 'long line of hip throwers' and admitted he had 'no real control' over his hips, describing how he 'wound them up and let them off like a rocket' before stepping onto the dancefloor.

Despite his success, George confessed that he never expected to make it this far in the competition. He described his salsa performance as 'a bit of a blur' because everything happened so quickly. Before joining Strictly, George had never danced seriously. He shared that when he went to clubs, he would only do a simple two-step and then feel embarrassed, often running to the bar to avoid dancing more. Now, he and Alexis are among the final six couples left in the show. This week's episode introduces a new format where contestants draw dance styles from a hat and must perform them immediately. If George and Alexis succeed, they will advance to the quarter-finals, with the grand final scheduled for 20 December.

George expressed his gratitude to everyone who has voted for him so far. He said that, despite his laid-back attitude, he truly cares about his place in the competition and would be 'over the moon' to reach the final. He feels that he and Alexis are improving each week, and the variety of dances keeps things exciting. Dancing has become a major part of their lives. George also mentioned that he is being recognized more often in Bristol, which he finds 'very cool. ' His family now sees his participation in Strictly as a real job, and they are proud of his achievements. George hopes to continue progressing in the competition and is enjoying every moment of his Strictly journey.