Strictly Come Dancing

Brendan (on doing a Pro-Amateur competition): It would be exciting and it would be a shame to go away from this experience and not to see how we could do in a competition with other couples on the floor.

Natasha: I can't believe how much my attitude has changed. It's because I'm so terrified of him getting angry with me.

Brendan: It's been ten years since I've competed in ballroom and it's just getting back into the thinking of the way it goes.

Natasha (on the Samba): It's the change of timing that I find the most difficult.

Brendan: The Samba is very difficult. You can't learn it in just four days. There's so many different rhythms, there's so many different steps and you've got to learn all these different leg actions and timings.

Paul: I think this show is all about entertainment, it's not about technique. It's about having a great time. That's why Christopher and Hanna should come out and win. They are having a wonderful time and that is what Ballroom and Latin dancing is all about.

Verona: My schedule at Holby City wasn't going to get any easier as my character Jess is to embark on a long-running big story and it's a great opportunity and I have to give it 100 per cent.... Paul deserves someone who can give him 100 per cent.

Paul: You can't put in a good performance without putting the time in. I think its better [to be knocked out]. Things were getting a bit too much.

Verona: It was an amazing achievement, but there were people out there who had loads more time, loads more energy and they danced fantastically.

Verona: There were some great dances tonight, there are great dances every week. You can't expect you to do a dance in an hour and a half and beat those guys out there.

David (on who he thinks will win):I think Claire's going to be in there right at the end. I think young Chris; because of his appeal, will be there. In fairness, he isn't the greatest dancer in the world, but he's a great trier... But one person who really [deserves] recognition is Martin Offiah. Martin's a big guy, he's a rugby guy, but he's thrown himself into it.