This week in Strictly: team t-shirts, karaoke and penguin impressions

During last weekend’s Strictly Come Dancing we had our first elimination. Iwan Thomas and Ola Jordan became the first couple to hang up their dancing shoes after just two live shows. 

That means Strictly is serious now. The stakes have been raised. The show is no longer just about fake tan and glittery eyeshadow. This weekend the 14 remaining celebs are dancing to stay in the competition.

Luckily, Helen George has the support of her lovely co-workers on Call the Midwife…

Solidarity in the #callthemidwife camp. James our props standby wearing his like a champ ?

A post shared by Helen George (@helenrgeorge) on Oct 6, 2015 at 1:35pm PDT

While Peter Andre has been roping in his kids for a little extra after-school practise.

P J A joining me at training the other day after school :))) #happiestdad

A post shared by Peter Andre (@peterandre) on Oct 5, 2015 at 1:21am PDT

They might be dancing for survival now, but that didn’t stop Georgia and Giovanni starting off the week with a spot of karaoke… 

So this is how our days training begins! ? @pernicegiovann1 @bbcstrictly pic.twitter.com/hQuByxExMU

— Georgia May Foote (@georgiafoote) October 6, 2015

Oti took a little time out too, for a celebration dance:

I got a bit excited when @AnthonyOgogo started pointing his toes without me telling him to #itsfinallygoingin ??? pic.twitter.com/F2pwDwPYM0

— Oti Mabuse (@OtiMabuse) October 6, 2015

While Carol Kirkwood and Daniel O’Donnell have been hanging out together, albeit via video link… 

Strictly buddies @carolkirkwood and Daniel O'Donnell reunited on @BBCBreakfast this morning pic.twitter.com/CQM3BrZDfB

— BBC Breakfast (@BBCBreakfast) October 5, 2015

Kevin is so confident in Kellie’s skills he’s been off at fancy awards ceremonies this week…

I won Best Newcomer Spectacle Wearer of the Year! @Specsavers #loveglasses ??

— Kevin Clifton (@keviclifton) October 6, 2015

While Kirsty’s been practising with whoever will have her:

He can move!!! @WestwoodLee @bbcstrictly @SkySportsGolf pic.twitter.com/oa58zIgTxV

— Kirsty Gallacher (@TheRealKirstyG) October 6, 2015

And it must be paying off. Brendan reckons she’ll be blooming brilliant this Saturday.

2 hours yesterday and 3 this morning, going bloomin brilliantly already is @TheRealKirstyG. Love this number for Saturday's @bbcstrictly ?

— Brendan Cole (@BrendanCole) October 6, 2015

Ainsley Harriot and his pro Natalie Lowe are, erm, embodying penguins this week…

RT if you can't wait to see #AinsleyHarriott and @RealNatalieLowe as penguins for Movie Week! #ItTakesTwo pic.twitter.com/pKn2HqscCz

— BBC Strictly✨ (@bbcstrictly) October 7, 2015

While Jamelia’s been struggling with stairs:

You may see a small flight of stairs, I see Mt. Everest & Kilimanjaro rolled into one…#Strictly #Rehearsals ??? pic.twitter.com/ITyiHW9lJJ

— #Яebel (@Jamelia) October 6, 2015

And Jeremy’s been sharing his impressive fitness goals on Twitter…

This is what dancing with @karen_hauer does: not even 10am and I’ve already done my exercise for the day pic.twitter.com/KaPyEy7k63

— Jeremy Vine (@theJeremyVine) October 7, 2015

Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday at 6.20pm on BBC1