Danny & Oti American Smooth to ‘Misty Blue’ by Dorothy Moore - Strictly Come Dancing 2016: Week 12 

The best male celebrity ever on Strictly. Unmatched to this day. An absolute disgrace he didn't win. He was undermarked consistently throughout the show.

It honestly doesn't get any more perfect than this. Kinda left me speechless ... That catch at the end is one of the best things to ever been done on this show.. ever.

Beautifully choreographed, designed, lit and performed. Truly in a class of its own.

Did anyone else have a mini heart attack when she jumped off that platform?

I have no idea who danny mac is, but I know I'll never forget him now, absolute perfection

2021 and I still come back , I will never get over this robbery no matter what they need to bring him back 😂😂

The most beautiful dance in the history of Strictly.

This is still the best Strictly has ever seen. Danny and Oti forever💗💗💗💗

The dance broke my heart, then scared me shitless.

Whenever I'm stressed or just need a pick me up, I watch Danny Mac's American Smooth and all is well 😊😂

Abosutlely top notch. Danny is the most exquisite dancer in the shows history. What other couple could even attempt a routine of this caliber?

The camerawork in this routine was spot on.Exactly the right angle to capture that thrilling last leap from Oti.

One of the best dances I've ever seen on Strictly. Have watched it three times and it's made me cry every time. Beautiful. Just beautiful.

I always come back to this dance. It will always be my favourite.

This dance is faultless and unforgettable in my opinion. It was the best dance of the night and it was upsetting, frustrating and ridiculous that Darcy did not give this dance a 10 but scored other couples a 10 who were nowhere near this standard. Danny and Oti truly deserve to win.

This was the dance of the series, in my very humble opinion. I could watch choreography like this all day. Beautiful!

PRO LEVEL. I can't believe how good this actually was. I am stunned. Fair play Danny, fair play. 10.

Love how Oti put the Gene Kelly aeroplane spins in.

All of the lifts were fine to my eyes. That last leap from Oti into Danny's arms was breathtaking. I actually swore at my TV! This couple are an unalloyed joy to watch.I love Claudia, but I hope Danny wins.

Can we talk about that section from 1:04 to 1:08, please? And that flying leap off the dock or whatever it's supposed to be?! WOW! Oti had said flying was her superpower during her new pros intro last series. I see she was serious about that. Nailed it!

I've been an avid fan of SCD since it started, and every year there is always one who impresses, but this year (series), I have to say I have been absolutely blown away by the perfect union of Danny Mac & the beautiful and talented Ms Oti Mabuse. Never have a pairing been so made for each-other. Oti is such a wonderful story telling choreographer, and Danny has certainly proven to be the best dancer SCD has ever had. Thank you to Oti & Danny for making this series the best, my winners from dance one

I literally screamed when I saw the end. Really Darcey, a 9!

Danny and Oti have to win!!!!!!

I've said it before and I'll say it again, Oti is the best female dancer I have ever seen!!!

This dance would go perfectly as an advert for a perfume/cologne. Oozing with class, sophistication and visually incredible.

That's what I call art.

goosebumps. Tears in my eyes. stopped breathing. lost for words PERFECTION

For me that was the most amazing proformance I've seen on strictly 💯💯💯

Possibly the most beautiful dance ever performed on strictly, took my breath away!

Any man who can dance so ELEGANTLY with his jumper tucked perfectly in his trousers, has got t be a DEFINITE winner. GRACEFUL and beautiful STORYTELLING

I always loved the way Danny 'handles' her. He is not bulky, but hello how strong is he?? Oti is not a tiny thing, yet Danny always lifts (and catches!!) her with such ease....dreamy.

This was perfection. It should have been 40 😍

Darcy , what were you thinking . This is sublime.

This is definitely one of the best if not the best American smooth ever to be performed on Strictly. Danny Mac - you were absolutely robbed my friend. You were leagues ahead of Ore(who?) and should definitely have won. Danny Mac is by far the best male celebrity to have EVER danced on the show and it was a travesty not to see him lift the Glitterball. Oti is such a stunning dancer too. Her choreography is incredible and these two really were the dream team.

These two are the perfect duo. Flawless performances every time.

The best dance of the series.

My kids still remember me being obsessed by Danny Mac. Best ever

watched this a year later and this still outshines any performance on Strictly EVER!

Beautiful man, beautiful dance and beautiful Oti! Everything about this is so beautiful it needed 40!!!

Have been dying for Danny to do the American Smooth all series and WOW!!! Absoloutely fantastic. Called Darcy a few choice names for her nitpicking and 9. How on earth can that be compared to Louise getting 9s? They are worlds apart. DANNY AND OTI TO WIN.

God how I'll miss watching this elegant, enchanting, mesmerising couple on my television screen every week. I honestly think they're the best pairing to date. I'm so sad that their journey is almost at an end... but I will be even sadder if they don't win that glitter ball come Saturday. Never will there have been a bigger sense of injustice on Strictly, than these two not winning!

Oti has got to be the best choreographer I've seen on Strictly! The mirroring is so effective and she uses it all the time. I don't understand why the other pros haven't picked it up. I've seen this 5 times now and i still completely fill up when he catches her. Stunning team. Am rooting for Danny as much as for Oti tbh.

I am keeping my fingers crossed that Danny & Oti win. I am gobsmacked that the best dance of the evening was in the dance off.

My heart always cry that Danny and oti did not win. He is My winner always❤❤❤

2022 and still watching. Just gorgeous.

It's 2020 and this is still for me the best dance on Strictly over all the series. It is breathtaking every single time I watch it, every second of it is just exquisite perfection.

I can't believe the jump was a last minute addition. brilliant

Why Danny Mac and Oti are still the best pairing of strictly since inception. They were robbed and it was so obvious. What choreography, the song the dance and finale was all so exquisite and delicate it brings you to tears. They were robbed, big time.

I just watched this with a warm smile all over my face. Then I gasped at the end. Gosh, that could have gone so horribly wrong. Luckily it didn't, 40/40 for me.

What an AMAZING American Smooth!!!! Have no clue how this didn't get a perfect 40! Damn you Darcy!!!

I adored this dance. it actually brought tears to my eyes. So gentle but so intense and romantic. I think I am in love with Danny Mac. their synchronization was perfect. oti your a genius and wow that catch.

this dance just screamed Gene Kelly/Cyd Charisse "An American in Paris" loved it!

That jump at the end scared me but still I loved it

I can't stop replaying all the dances from these two over and over. They're phenomenal and sexy. Danny must be one very strong man to catch Oti like that.wonderful.

Exquisite. I've never seen a better dance on this show - it was genuinely moving.

So amazing, Danny is simply the best celebrity dancer we will ever see on SCD.

The jump at the end always sticks in my mind. Every time I watch strictly I’m reminded of it.

Blast you Darcey for that 9! Ugh!!! 10s across the board. Come on!! **hits replay**

Stunning dance. That leap into his arms at the end was unreal! The winners for sure!

His hold is so so exquisite

Greatest strictly dance of all time. Yes i went there

I cant.. I'm...I'm crying.... That was beautiful.😢😢😢😢

I love Danny so much! Not only because he is gorgeous, he also seems like a really sweet and humble guy too! I really think he should have won

It's so marvellous I could be at the West End, and Andrea's singing is just out of this world..

I have watched every single dance video of Oti and Danny Mac's, and they are by far one of the best SCD dance couples I've ever seen. I'm speechless and wonderfully entertained by this talented team who should've won their season.

Still love this dance one of my favorite oti as ever done beautiful

Felt like I needed a Misty Blue moment, their chemistry is awesome, they were talking to each other with their eyes the whole way through. 💕

This was such a beautiful dance! My mum was in tears 😩👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

In 2019, still one of Strictly's greatest dances ever

IN MY OPINION DANNY WAS THE KING OF THE DANCE AND OTI WAS THE QUEEN

favorite dance of the night = gorgeous!! danny definitely had the gene kelly vibe at moments in the dance ;)

That could have easily been a showdance. I don't care if he's had training, a good dancer is a good dancer. If he'd never danced a day until Oti got hold of him, he'd still be good, he's just built to be a dancer in the same way Ed Balls isn't. It's more than just being technically good too, he has a connection with Oti, he's a showman and is infinitely watchable on the stage, the opposite of Louise who never seems to shine and is always looking at the floor. I like a performer

I have no dance experience so I go on what makes me go 'yeah' and stand and clap like a demented seal. This made me do this and also cry a little. I have not experienced that since Jay's jive. Stunning, simply stunning!

wow just wow..ive watched 7 times today..i am still going to watch again..oh the catch at the end and the hand stand thingy above oti,,*swoons*

Still watch this today.....by far the best dance of the series. Danny should have won.

I loved Oti on Strictly so much. She is so so so beautiful, and so immensely intelligent and creative. This dance is one of many memorable pieces she crafted to get the best out of her partners. My favourite Strictly professional.

The graceful body shaping from these two is magical.

This. Is. Beautiful. So poignant and true to the lyrics. Mesmerizing story-telling. And Danny's ACTING. He's a genius. And so is Oti.

I come here often

fabulous from Danny and ote

This was simply divine, and a breath of fresh air to see a Viennese Waltz-American Smooth, instead of the Foxtrot-American Smooth we regularly see. Incredible storytelling, fantastic lifts, and some love contemporary moments incorporated.

Can't believe it's been six years already. Still love this performance ❤

One of the best dances in Strictly's history, done by the best celebrity dancer, ever. Can't say how many times I've watched this, it helps though that he is so handsome, could look at his beautiful, expressive face, forever.

Divine. This performance was a dream. 💙

How did Danny not win?! That truly was a leap of faith. Been watching strictly for 11 years and he's definitely one of if not the best celebs ever!!

Sheer perfection as per usual....he just gets better and better. Once again Darcey has shown she is 100% behind Ore...scoring him 10's in both dances and handing Danny a 9 for this . (then again when you have co-presented a programme with ore in the past, it would prove hard not to support him all the way wouldn't it) As usual i thank god for Craig....the only one that won't play the game and actually has integrity. Atleast the other 3 judges won't be able to get their grubby little hands involved in the final public vote

The most divine partnership on strictly

I honestly thought Oti was going to die after that ending, but it really was AMAZING !!!

Danny & Oti had better win. They always deliver quality performances. Oti's amazing choreography and Danny's natural talent is a perfect combination. I've been impressed by Oti's choreography last year and I'm so glad she gets a partner who she can go full force on.

I'm so glad Oti had Danny last year - her first year on she didn't have much time to prove herself as a new pro but damn with Danny she got to pull out all the stops with how perfectly he captured the feel of every dance and looked amazing doing it. Definitely think Oti's one of the best choreographers the show has ever had she adds in dramatic flair and brilliant storytelling with so many of her dances and these moments (like the floor bit in this one) that are totally unique to her dances without sacrificing content. Admit to never being a big fan of the three big Latin numbers (Cha Cha/Salsa/Samba) but Oti's choreography for them makes me love them. And Danny is just... ugh. Can't even begin to describe the way he moves.

Keep coming back to this, lovely

this man was born to dance, my heart just died a bit inside. It it was sheer perfection

so beautiful & the trust Oti has in Danny to do that...just amazing. I love this partnership and their chemistry💙 #teamdoti 100%!

Glad they were in the dance off - a second chance to see that was a great pleasure. Two words, Danny: Gene Kelly.

Danny and Oti were head and shoulders above any of the other contestants yet they did not win when they really deserved to. Incidently, I asked the BBC for the voting figures for the final and they (twice) refused to release them

They have got to win. Both deserve it so so much, I love Oti she is AMAZING at dancing and choreographing. The catch....wow!!!!

*Why Danny Mac should win this Saturday* 1) No other celebrity has ever scored 3 10s from Craig prior to the finale, nor has any finalist score 2 perfect scores prior to the finale as well. 2) No other celebrity has had a streak of 6 weeks of receiving a 10 for each dance (to specify further: His Salsa/American Smooth both got 10s each, not just one dance for double dances week scoring 10s) 3) He is ahead of Louise by 12 points and Ore by 18 points 4) He stands to break Caroline's record of most perfect scores if he scores 3 perfect 40s in the finale (highly doubt so, but if he scores 2 perfect scores, he ties Caroline with four a piece) 5) Oti deserves to win as well for her outstanding choreography this series!

best dance ever

Danny and Oti should have won last year they were by far the best couple.

Still watching this in 2020, something that makes my heart happy. 😊