Judges scores: 2 (boo!), 4, 4, 5 for a total of 15 points. Joint bottom with Dame Sarah Storey as it stands.

Judges' comments: Motsi says "don't be shy, this is dancing, fake it until you make it and feel the joy". Shirley says "superb changes of direction, you have promise, keep the footwork but work on your personality". Anton says "absolutely charming". Craig concludes "it's going to be a few more weeks until you reach pro level".

Footballer-turned-pundit Shaun Wright-Phillips cheekily said that he wants to be pro standard by the end of the series. Well, let's see how much of a joke that was. Paired with US pro Alexis Warr – sporting a fierce new haircut in her second series – he unleashes a gas station-themed, disco-style cha-cha with plenty of fun. It can be an exposing dance, with its solo sections and tricky straight leg action and Shaun looks slow and hesitant at times. Cuban motion lacking and he's following, not leading, but he grows into the routine and ends better than it started.

Lil Boo Thang by Paul Russell. The 2023 viral hip-pop hit samples 1977 disco classic Best Of My Love by The Emotions.

Judges' scores: 4, 5, 5, 6 for a total of 20 points. Lawrence was "Juan" tonight, apparently. Luckily, he didn't score Juan, he scored 20.

Judges' comments: Motsi says "I loved the intensity and passion, your body was engaged, now learn to control it, lots of potential". Shirley says "opening line was impressive but keep your feet still and arms moving, work on the flow". Anton says "a modern interpretation of a strong dance, marvellous". Craig concludes "all very square, danced by numbers, lumpy, stompy and lacked Spanish line but strong storytelling".

After a quick visit to The Woolpack, this evening's sole paso comes courtesy of Emmerdale actor Lawrence Robb and Polish pro Jowita Przystal. Sheer shirt and moody lighting. Intense and committed, full of imperious attitude. Telling the story of the bullfight well. Swagger and aggressive stamps but a little flat-footed and walky-aroundy in hold. Needs more resistance and Spanish curve but strong, dramatic and confident for week one. Olé!

Aperture by Harry Styles. Released in January, this slow-building synth-pop throbber was the lead single from Style's not-very-snappily titled album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.

Judges' scores: 3 (boo!), 4, 4, 4 for a total of 15 points. Bottom as it stands but early days.

Shirley even picked on Joshy's posture there, the big meany.

Judges' comments: Anton says "loved the styling, very uplifting but made a mistake and your posture needs more curve in the body". Craig says "out of step but frame bothered me, shoulders raised, footwork turned in but loved your performance". Motsi says "found your inner showgirl but could feel your nerves, trust your partner and engage your body". Shirley concludes "repetition is the mother of skill, go round the house with a book on your head (demo time!), keep practising".

Sarah Storey, the decorated Paralympic and first ever Dame to compete in the ballroom, makes her dance debut with Australian pro Julian Caillon. She's been worried about her facial expressions, since she normally has a competitive race-face on, but there's little sign of it here. Red outfits and a hotel bell-hop theme. Left Julian's mic on so it started with a deafening "Woah!" but then into a smooth, elegant and energetic number. Hopping and skipping across the floor. Charleston flicks and kicks. A few footwork fluffs, some gapping and bumpy moments but jazzy razzle-dazzle ahoy.

C'est Magnifique by Kay Starr. The jazz singer's 1960 version of Cole Porter's song for his musical Can-Can. Fact for you wedding fans: Starr married an impressive six times in her 94 years. Attagirl.

Jojo seems to be on balcony duty and he's doing it well.

Judges' scores: 4 (what?), 6, 5, 7 for a total of 22 points. Mark is sweetly emotional about making his Strictly debut.

Judges' comments: Shirley says "loved your posture, 90% happy, just need more artistry with the arms". Anton says "terrific, it was welcome back Karen Carney stuff, exceptional flicks and kicks". Craig says "a hiccup at the end, too upright but sharp, precise kicks and flicks". Motsi concludes "like a Las Vegas showgirl, loaded with content, you have fire, I can't wait to see more from you". First sixes of the series incoming?

Winter Olympic gold medallist Tabby Stoecker propels herself head-first at 80mph down an ice track for her day job, so doing the first jive of the series should hold little fear. She's partnered with new Canadian pro Mark Karmalita. Body ripples and cartwheels to start. Bright, fast and bouncy with plenty of tassel-ography. Great flicks and kicks, twists and twirls. Lacking a little retraction and compactness at times but sychronised, sharply energetic, loads of attack. Fabby, Tabby!

Animal by KATSEYE. The six-piece Californian girl group were formed on a US reality show. This is their summer 2026 single, co-written by a certain Ed Sheeran. Wonder what happened to him? Never see him in the news.

Judges' scores: 4 (boo), 5, 4 (boo again), 5 for a total of 18 points. A passable first score of the series.

Judges' comments: Craig says "I could've done without all that grinding, sloppy arms and forced hips but love your energy and you'll go a long way". Motsi says "business upstairs, party downstairs, let's connect them, keep the enthusiasm". Shirley says "great potential, timing and entertainment value but stroke the floor with your feet". Anton concludes "other than that top, marvellous".

Big Brother presenter Will Best and Australian pro Dianne Buswell looked like a promising pairing last week and they're opening the series. Big job. Will confessed that he tends to do the white man's overbite when dancing, so look out for that. Quite horrific, unforgiving black leather outfits and Will has nipples out. Bit early for that business. Sharp, slinky hip action and disco moves in a Brazilian bonanza of a samba. Craig might comment on his open mouth and sticky-out bottom, especially after that interlude on the judges' desk, darling. Lacking bounce action and fluidity but rhythmical, raunchy and really rather fun. Knee slide and devil horns to finish.

Rock DJ by Robbie Williams. Another literal song choice for the co-host of the Hits Radio breakfast show. Robbie's 2000 hit samples both Barry White and A Tribe Called Quest. He joked at the time: "I was trying to write Karma Police but ended up writing Karma Chameleon."

Josh checks that Dani "Sicknote" Dyer is still in one piece. Her father Danny glowers protectively from the front row.