Sunday, 17 August 2014

Lucy Mecklenburgh looks gym-tastic in tight maxi dress following impressive Tumble performance

She'll have men jumping through hoops! Lucy Mecklenburgh looks gym-tastic in tight maxi dress following impressive Tumble performance

PUBLISHED: 10:27, 17 August 2014 | UPDATED: 12:03, 17 August 2014

She had rather a shaky start during the first live episode of Tumble last week.

But on Saturday evening Lucy Mecklenbrugh well and truly turned things around during a 'fairy-tale' themed performance which ensured she made it through to the third show.

And not surprisingly the reality star couldn’t have looked happier as she left the studio that evening, with her coaches in tow.

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Good job: Lucy Mecklenburgh looked delighted when she left the Tumble studios on Saturday evening with her partner Billy

Showing off her incredible figure, which has become even more lithe since she began training for the programme, Lucy wore a fitted white maxi dress.

The long number hugged her in all the right places and felt very glamorous as she accessorised with a large diamante necklace and fluffy purple bag.

During the show Lucy, who was at the bottom of the leader board last week, wowed the star-studded panel with her efforts.

Lucy Mecklenburgh's aerial performance on Tumble

Glamorous: The former TOWIE star looked amazing in a white maxi dress with a large diamante necklace

A lot of hard work: Lucy pulled out all the stops with her performance on the show

A touch of magic: Lucy wowed as she started her performance by blowing glitter

She's a natural: The aerial hoop seemed to come very easily to Lucy

Confident: Her hard worked paid off and she avoided being in the bottom two

Wearing a green leotard the former TOWIE star looked like a very sexy Tinkerbelle as she started her performance by blowing glitter from her aerial hoop.

After her performance with her professional partner Lucy said: ‘I absolutely loved that routine.’

And the judges were just as pleased with it, with Sebastien telling her: ‘You made the routine your own and you turned it into a fairy tale. I just watched a fairy tale.’

Not too sad: Andrea McLean didn't look too disheartened as she left the show after being the first out

Her final tumble: Andrea lost out on The Vault against Blue Peter presenter Peter Duncan

Thumbs up: Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding looked pleased as she left the studio

Solid: Amelle Berrabah once again impressed with her performance as she left smoking

An impressed Louis agreed, saying: ‘You made it look easy’.

The Essex girl even managed to impress head judge Nadia, who praised her saying : ‘You have the best front balance I have seen from anyone.’

All of the judges awarded her seven points, apart from Nadia who gave her an extra half point – leaving her with a sturdy 28.5 points.

Rip and roll: Sarah Harding looking cool in a pair of ripped jeans and a fun skull print tank top

Done herself proud: After being rather animated both on and off stage, Sarah looked ready for bed

Job done: Alex Jones was seen leaving in a cute dress after presenting the live show

Home time: Judge Louis Smith looked cool as he left with his backpack on

Saturday evening’s show saw Loose Women star Andrea McLean become the first to leave the show after losing to during a face off on The Vault against Blue Peter presenter Peter Duncan.

Speaking when she found out she was going home, she told host Alex Jones: 'I've loved every minute of it - every sprain, every rip, every bump.'

And as she left the studio later that evening, wearing a black playsuit, she didn’t look too let down by her performance.

Heading home: Andrea McLean receives a bouquet of flowers from partner Alex Uttley as she chats with host Alex Jones, after becoming the first star to be voted off Tumble on Saturday night

Sarah Harding was also seen leaving, wearing a pair of very ripped jeans and looked in high spirits, after yet another solid performance.

Sugababe Amelle Berrabah, who was another impressed the judging panel with her strength and agility, revealed her washboard abs as she too left with a huge grin on her face.

Tumble continues next Saturday on BBC1.

Flexible: Sarah Harding showed off an array of moves that wowed the panel of judges

Graceful: Emma Samms showed incorporated ballet moves into her routine this week

Challenge: Boxer Carl Froch failed to impress judges - but narrowly missed out on the elimination round

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Video: Amelle Berrabah's Floor Performance to 'It's Oh So Quiet' - Tumble: Episode 2 - BBC One

Amelle Berrabah's Floor Performance to 'It's Oh So Quiet' - Tumble: Episode 2 - BBC One

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Amelle Berrabah performs her second routine on Tumble.

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Injured Loose Women star Andrea McLean becomes the first celebrity to crash out of gymnastics show Tumble

'I've loved every minute of it!' Injured Loose Women star Andrea McLean gives gets emotional as she becomes the first celebrity to crash out of gymnastics show Tumble

By RYAN SMITH FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 21:24, 16 August 2014 | UPDATED: 01:37, 17 August 2014

With two sprained ankles and a weak position on last week's scoreboard, Andrea McLean knew she was facing an uphill struggle when she stepped out to compete on Tumble on Saturday night.

The Loose Women star was seen shedding tears as she suffered her double injury while rehearsing an acrobatic floor routine with her partner Alex Uttley.

'We've only got a few days to go,' a weeping Andrea said. 'I'm having to force myself to keep going through the pain. I'm absolutely not giving up.'

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Heading home: Andrea McLean receives a bouquet of flowers from partner Alex Uttley as she chats with host Alex Jones, after becoming the first star to be voted off Tumble on Saturday night

As she performed her routine to All Saints' Pure Shores on the live BBC1 show, the TV personality lost her balance, costing her vital points.

Wearing a pretty cerise dress, Andrea apologised profusely to her partner for her error as judges Nadia Comăneci, Louis Smith, Sebastian Stellar and Craig Heap gave her a total score of 22 out of a possible 40.

Her low position meant that she had to face off in The Vault against former Blue Peter presenter Peter Duncan, who was placed in jeopardy over boxer Carl Froch - who scored 24.5 - after his first and second week totals were combined in a tie-breaker.

Andrea McLean's final performance on Tumble

Low score: After injuring both of her ankles in rehearsals, Andrea failed to impress the judges with her routine

Shock: Andrea lost her place on the show after facing off against fellow low-scorer Peter Duncan

Emotional: The Loose Women star wept as she suffered her injury during gruelling rehearsals

Therapy: Andrea's injuries were looked at by a professional as she soldiered through rehearsals

Peter, who this week scored 26 out of 40 after a slightly stiff aerial hoop routine to Kenny Loggins' classic Footloose, was the first to go over the pummel in the showdown against Andrea.

As the audience cheered him on, he lost his battle in the middle of a headstand, subsequently landing on his bottom.

Andrea was next up, performing a handspring, which she finished with a perfect landing.

In a spin: Peter's performance didn't prove particularly impressive for judges, although he was saved in the end

Floored: The TV personality was criticised for using his advancing age as a way of lowering expectations

'So pleased I didn't fall over - that's the main thing,' said Andrea, as she completed her vault.

Responded Peter: 'I did fall over! I did five out of six the other day, so I'm a bit disappointed.'

But head judge Nadia, who had to make her decision on who to save based solely on their vaults, shocked audiences when she decided to keep Peter in the competition, after noting that he attempted a more difficult manoeuvre.

Bedtime: Sugababes star Amelle Berrabah received a respectable score of 29 for her performance

Agile: The singer showed off her moves - and strength - as she danced her way through the routine

Visibly disappointed, though retaining a professional smile, Andrea hugged and congratulated Peter before her partner Alex brought her a bouquet of flowers.

She told host Alex Jones: 'I've loved every minute of it - every sprain, every rip, every bump.'

Former TOWIE star Lucy Mecklenburgh, who sat at the bottom of the table last week, showed great improvement as she performed an aerial hoop routine to Lily Allen's Somewhere Only We Know.

Painful: Ian 'H' Watkins suffered an array of hand injuries while rehearsing for his routine

Gory: Some of the former Steps star's injuries were shown to viewers on Saturday night

Alright on the night: Despite his pain, the singer was able to pull through his performance

After crying at her disappointing performance the previous week, Lucy vowed: 'I am not leaving this competition without a fight.'

Dressed in a green leotard, Lucy performed a graceful routine with partner Billy George, scoring an impressive 28.5.

'I feel like this is a different Lucy this week,' said Louis. 'I was very impressed.'

Lights out: Sarah Harding revealed that the lights on her outfit failed to switch on during her performance

Flexible: The star showed off an array of moves that wowed the panel of judges

Hug: The former Girls Aloud star embraced her partner Leon Fagbemi as their routine came to an end

Also seeing great improvement was Emma Samms, who incorporated the ballet she learned as a child into her hoop routine, landing 30 out of a possible 40.

Former Eastenders star John Partridge, who last week hit the top spot, also went for an aerial hoop performance, mastering painful toe hangs as he showed off his moves while the Dean Martin Classic Ain't That A Kick In The Head played in the background.

For his very flexible performance, John and partner Kat Would scored an improved 28.5.

Graceful: Emma Samms showed incorporated ballet moves into her routine this week

Dreams: The former Dynasty star revealed that she trained to become a ballerina before suffering an injury

Ian 'H' Watkins suffered the most unsightly of all the stars' injuries on the show this week, as his hands were left with deep cuts and blisters during his rehearsals.

'I'm digging deep. I'm going to ignore the pain,' he said before stepping out for his hoop performance 'On the live show I'm gonna nail it.'

And nail it he did, as he topped the table with an impressive 31 out of 40.

Balanced: Screen star Bobby Lockwood was all smiles as he balanced partner Kristin Allen

Steady: The actor impressed judges by performing a very difficult short-arm handstand

Fellow singer Sarah Harding, who placed fourth last week, danced her way towards a score of 28.5 - but her biggest issue appeared to be her wardrobe malfunction.

After her performance with Leon Fagbemi, Sarah revealed to host Alex that her stunning purple leotard was supposed to have been covered in lights - but they didn't switch on.

'There was a little technical fault just before we started,' she said. 'I'm short circuiting all over!'

Jumping through hoops: Former Eastenders star John Partridge scored an impressive 28.5 for his routine

Bobby Lockwood and his partner Kristin Allen thrilled judges, earning 28 with their seaside-themed floor routine, which included a difficult short-arm handstand - and a teddy bear as a prop.

Sugababes star Amelle Berrabah incorporated a complicated 'slinky' move into her floor routine - otherwise dubbed 'the back-breaker' - as she and Doug Fordyce danced to Bjork's rendition of It's Oh So Quiet.

'After everything I've gone through, I think I deserve to do alright on the night,' she said, before performing her bedroom-themed routine, which ended in a playful pillow fight and earned her 29.