Stricly Come Dancing professional Gorka Márquez has warned his celebrity partner Helen Skelton to get 'sexier' for the next round of the competition.
The television presenter, 39, danced the Cha-cha-cha to Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande's 2020 hit Rain On Me on Saturday night, and she scored 27 out of a possible 40 for her performance.
And Gorka, 32, wants the screen star to add a sensual touch to her routine next week, telling show host Claudia Winkleman: 'We're working on Helen's sexiness.'
Tasked: Stricly Come Dancing professional Gorka Márquez, 32, has warned his celebrity partner Helen Skelton, 39, to get 'sexier' for the next round of the competition
However, Helen insisted she had no sex appeal to bring to the show, saying: 'I'm not sexy, I'm functional, I'm efficient.'
The star - who is mother to children Ernie, seven, and Louis, five, and Elsie, nine months, with her ex-husband Richie Myler - joked that she was more likely to be found bouncing on a trampoline or spending the afternoon at a soft play centre than working on her sexy moves.
During the Saturday's show, Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu topped the leaderboard.
Honest: However, Helen insisted she had no sex appeal to bring to the show, saying: 'I'm not sexy, I'm functional, I'm efficient'
Born to perform: The television presenter danced the Cha-cha-cha to Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande's 2020 hit Rain On Me on Saturday night, and she scored 27 out of a possible 40
The 21-year-old actress has been paired up with professional dancer Carlos, 28, as she takes part in the BBC Latin and Ballroom competition and the couple scored a total of 65 following their performance the Quickstep.
Following the victory, Molly told host Claudia Winkleman: 'I forgot I had to dance a little bit in the beginning!
'It's my favourite song as you know so I feel like that alone got me through the dance.
Parental duties: The star is mother to children Ernie, seven, and Louis, five, and Elsie, nine months, with her ex-husband Richie Myler
Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Molly Rainford topped Saturday night's leaderboard in the second live show with partner Carlos Gu
Suited: Molly and Carlos took to the dancefloor in bright pastel coloured suits as they danced a Quickstep to a cover of Beyonce's Love on Top - which Molly admitted was her 'favourite song'
'I was a little bit concerned about playing with umbrellas because I had to walk down some stairs last week so I was like, 'Please make it easy!'
'My best friend Kira is here and she is all about positive mental attitude, she's always saying, 'Manifest this, Molly, you've got this!''
After their performance, judges Craig and Anton DuBeke granted the pair an 8 out of 10, while Motsi Mabuse wanted to 'start the evening all over again' with the couple and - along with head judge Shirley Ballas - granted the pair a score of 9, which when combined with their score last week gave them a leading total of 65.
Tears: Fleur East got emotional following her performance, shedding a tear as she admitted emotions had 'built up' throughout the week'
Elegant: The singer donned a blush gown for the impactful dance as she embraced her partner
The rest of the leaderboard was filled up with the likes of former Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps actor Will Mellor, who gained total of 26 points with partner Nancy Xu, whilst Countryfile presenter Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystałcame came in third place with a combined total of 60 points.
Former X Factor star Fleur East landed in fourth place after she gained a score of 24 - giving her a combined total of 58 after she danced the Viennese Waltz with Vito Coppolo, whilst Paralympian champion swimmer Ellie Simmonds rounded off the top 5 with a performance of the waltz set to Elvis classic Can't Help Falling in Love with You with professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin, earning a score of 30 which gave the pair a total of 56.
Crashing into bottom place was former Arsenal player Tony Adams, who danced the Charleston to My Old Man's A Dustman with Katya Jones and earned a score of 22 points, bringing his total in week two of the competition to 37.
Strictly Come Dancing Week 2 scoreboard
Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu: Dancing the Quickstep to Love On Top - 34 points out of 40
Richie Anderson and Giovanni Pernice: Dancing a Quickstep - 32 points out of 40
Will Mellor and Nancy Xu: Dancing the Salsa - 26 points out of 40
James Bye and Amy Dowden: Dancing the Tango - 24 points out of 40
Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Kuzmin: Dancing a Waltz to I Can't Help Falling In Love With You - 30 points out of 40
Helen Skelton and Gorka Márquez: Cha Cha to Rain On Me - 27 out of 40 points
Tony Adams and Katya Jones: Dancing the Charleston to My Old Man Is A Dustman - 22 points out of 40
Ellie Taylor and Johannes Radebe: Dancing the Paso Doble - 23 points out of 40
Fleur East and Vito Coppola: Viennese Waltz to Glimpse Of Us - 28 points out of 40
Kaye Adams and Kai Widdrington: Dancing the Charleston - 22 points out of 40
Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystał: Dancing the Jive to Blinding Lights - 24 points out of 40
Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima: Dancing the Viennese Waltz - 27 points out of 40
Matt Goss and Nadiya Bychkova: Dancing the Samba to Night Fever - 22 points out of 40
Tyler West and Dianne Buswell: Dancing the Jive to Hit The Road Jack - 31 points out of 40
Jayde Adams and Karen Hauer: Dancing the Tango to Rumour Has It - 26 points out of 40
Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Who are the couples?
HELEN SKELTON AND GORKA MARQUEZ
Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez
Celebrity's age: 39
Profession: TV and radio broadcaster
Helen says: 'I'm really excited to get stuck into a fun adventure. My family and friends have always loved the show and can't wait for me to get started'
ELLIE SIMMONDS AND NIKITA KUZMIN
Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Guzman
Celebrity's age: 27
Profession: Former athlete
Ellie says: 'To be asked to be part of the Strictly family is just so exciting and I cannot wait, it's going to so much fun.'
ELLIE TAYLOR AND JOHANNES RADEBE
Ellie Taylor and Johannes Radebe
Celebrity's age: 38
Profession: Comedian
Ellie says: 'Well, cover me in fake tan and roll me in sequins! I'm absolutely over the moon to be a part of Strictly 2022!'
FLEUR EAST AND VITO COPPOLA
Fleur East and Vito Coppola
Celebrity's age: 34
Profession: Singer
Fleur says: 'I'm equally nervous and thrilled to be part of this year's Strictly line up. I'm excited to learn new skills and I want to soak up every moment of this magical experience.'
JAMES BYE AND AMY DOWDEN
Celebrity's age: 38
Profession: EastEnders actor
James says 'I'm not known for my shimmy or my twinkle toes - in fact my kids regularly laugh at my dad dancing but it's an honour to be asked and I'm going to give it my best shot.'
JAYDE ADAMS AND KAREN HAUER
Jayde Adams and Karen Hauer
Celebrity's age: 37
Profession: Comedian
Jayde says: 'I've been a massive fan of the show for years. I feel like I'm watching myself in a dream and I can't believe I've manifested this.'
TYLER WEST AND DIANNE BUSWELL
Tyler West and Dianne Buswell
Celebrity's age: 26
Profession: Radio DJ
Tyler says: 'It's a show that means so much to me and my family and I can't wait to seriously shake a leg on that shiny dance floor… with a side of sequins.'
HAMZA YASSIN AND JOWITA PRZYSTAL
Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal
Celebrity's age: 35
Profession: Wildlife cameraman and presenter
Hamza says: 'I am absolutely over the moon to be joining Strictly 2022. Never in a million years did I think I’d be on such a cool show.'
RICHIE ANDERSON AND GIOVANNI PERNICE
Richie Anderson and Giovanni Pernice
Celebrity's age: 34
Profession: Radio presenter
Richie says: 'This is a dream come true! I cannot wait to get in those sparkles and sequins and shimmy across the most famous dance floor in the world!'
KYM MARSH AND GRAZIANO DI PRIMA
Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima
Celebrity's age: 46
Profession: Coronation Street star and presenter
Kym says: 'I'm so delighted that this year they have! I'm a huge fan of the show and can't believe I'm going to go from watching at home in my pyjamas to actually dancing in front of the judges in a glittery dress.'
MATT GOSS AND NADIYA BYCHKOVA
Matt Goss and Nadiya Bychkova
Celebrity's age: 53
Profession: Singer
Matt says: 'I've been reclusive, I come and work and then go back to America. I thought, it's time for me to come home and get out of my own way'
MOLLY RAINFORD AND CARLOS GU
Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu
Age: 21
Profession: Singer
Molly says: 'I already know it's gonna be an experience of a lifetime and I can't wait to meet the rest of the Strictly family I'll be sharing it with.'
WILL MELLOR AND NANCY XU
Celebrity's age: 46
Profession: Actor
Will says: 'I know it will be a huge challenge but that's what life is all about. This is also my Mum's favourite show and she's had a really tough few years so I'm doing this is for her as well. Bring it on!'
TONY ADAMS AND KATYA JONES
Tony Adams and Katya Jones
Celebrity's age: 55
Profession: Retired footballer and manager
Tony says: 'To say I’m excited is an understatement - the lure of the sequins and the call of the salsa has me swapping my battered old football boots for a set of Strictly soft shoes'
KAYE ADAMS AND KAI WIDDRINGTON
Kaye Adams and Kai Widdrington
Celebrity's age: 59
Profession: Television presenter
Kaye says: 'I said I wanted to make the last year of my fifties memorable and i can't think of a better way of doing it than showing the world my two left feet. Pray for me!'
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