'So exotic with a touch of the erotic': Ashley Taylor Dawson flies into Strictly Come Dancing on a magic carpet as he and Ola Jordan spice up Musicals Week

PUBLISHED: 16:15 EST, 30 November 2013 | UPDATED: 17:40 EST, 30 November 2013

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They were determined to dazzle on the dancefloor on Saturday night's episode of Strictly Come Dancing.

And Ashley Taylor Dawson and his professional partner Ola Jordan certainly impressed the show's judging panel, Bruno Tonioli, Len Goodman, Darcey Bussell and Craig Revel Horwood, with their 'exotic and erotic' rhumba on Musicals Week,

Performing a decidedly sexy routine to A Whole New World from Disney's Aladdin, the Hollyoaks actor flew onto the stage in rather dramatic fashion on a magic carpet.

Chemistry central: Ashley Taylor Dawson and Ola Jordan performed a sexy rhumba to A Whole New World from Disney's Aladdin

Flying without wings: The Hollyoaks star flew into the set on a magic carpet

Showing off his toned and tanned torso in a purple waistcoat and loose-fitting pants, the soap star gave his all as he writhed around on the stage with his foxy partner.

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And Ola certainly threw herself into the spirit of the occasion, dressing up as the iconic Jasmine in a skimpy cobalt blue cutaway jumpsuit with a plunging neckline.

Covering up her blonde locks for the night, the professional dancer was virtually unrecognisable in her raven wig as she worked her magic on the dancefloor.

Working it! The pair were praised for their electric chemistry on the dancefloor

Working it! The pair impressed the show's judging panel, Bruno Tonioli, Len Goodman, Darcey Bussell and Craig Revel Horwood, with their 'exotic and erotic' rhumba on Musicals Week

After shaking their thing on the dancefloor, the pair were rewarded with largely positive comments from the judges - and a score of 35.

Bruno gushed: 'So exotic with a touch of the erotic. You frame the object of your desire so well. The chemistry was so good, beautifully done.'

Craig was equally impressed, saying: 'I really and truly loved it'.

Darcey added: 'You told a real story of love and created strong masculine lines. Great control, well done.'

What an entrance! Ashley certainly made sure he enjoyed a dramatic entrance, arriving on a flying carpet to the amazement of the audience

Buff bod: The soap star showed off his toned and tanned torso in a purple waistcoat and loose-fitting pants

Topping the leaderboard on Saturday night's show was Abbey Clancy and her professional partner Aljaž Skorjanec, who impressed with an energetic 70s-inspired routine to Saturday Night Fever, scoring the first 40 of the series.

Len wowed: 'There's fever in this ballroom! That was great!'

Bruno added: 'Abbey the disco diva! I could not tell the difference between you and the professional girls.'

Craig was equally thrilled: 'I thought that was absolutely amazing.'

Darcey said: 'Mesmerising. You're oozing confidence in the Latin, a five-star routine.'

Move aside, Jasmine! Ola certainly threw herself into the spirit of the occasion, dressing up as the iconic Jasmine in a skimpy cobalt blue cutaway jumpsuit with a plunging neckline

Dark and interesting: Covering up her blonde locks for the night, the professional dancer was virtually unrecognisable in her raven wig as she worked her magic on the dancefloor

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hedgepigs7, Southport, United Kingdom, 12 hours ago

Where's Ola's husband? I haven't seen him for a while!! Hmmm..........

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Jewels, Dorset, 17 hours ago

Did notice he kept rubbing and touching Ola's stomach while waiting for scores-cringe !

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Sir John de Wolf, Brighton, United Kingdom, 1 day ago

He's got the same vacant smile as David Beckham.

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Anna, London, 1 day ago

Aladdin and Princess Jasmine getting a little frisky... Just felt a little odd to me. It's like Snow White having fun with the seven dwarfs - makes me cringe. Still, really like this couple. Hope they'll be here for another week.

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Natalie, Oxford, United Kingdom, 1 day ago

Ashley has been constantly under marked throughout the series. His Blackpool pasa doble surely deserved a 10!

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Deborah, Hull-UK, 1 day ago

Patrick has awarded generous marks for weeks - trust the BBC? I think there is an agenda.

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Joy, Not the USA, 16 hours ago

So Deborah, what are you saying? You're doing the typical "dog whistle" comment that allows you to get published and that only certain people will hear. Come right out with it and be honest about what you're saying. Then again, that would open you up to being called what you really seem to be, wouldn't it?