I'm offended that Michelle didn't pull off her pony tale to unleash a storm of rose petals

No rose petals? Still iconic.

Michelle and Giovanni - Shantay you stay!

From start to finish, she was feeling her oats.

this should quiet audiences or queens that say Michelle isn’t in a place to judge the queens, she’s a phenomenal singer and now proven herself to be an extremely charismatic performer, I LOVE her

Gonna take a minute to appreciate that Michelle Visage decided to grace the UK on strictly rather than going on Dancing with the stars

The finale lipsync is so ingrained in my memory that when it reaches the wig removal part of the song I can just *feel it*.

I swear it feels so rare for Craig to give a couple a higher score than Bruno

"Michelle Visage, Your cha cha made us gag'a, congratulations you're this week's winner of the judges pannel, you've won a luxurious foot massage from Santio Rice and a back rub from the hilarious Ross Mathews! Courtesy of the pit crew.

We're so proud of you Michelle! I was worried that she couldn't dance but I'm so happy to be wrong!

Michelle's stage presence is incredible she really connected with the audience and she can dance i was thinking she was going to be Giovanni's biggest challenge since she doesn't have very much experience with dance but she exceeded my expectations well done 8/10

I really think Giovanni gives his partner the spotlight. He makes them shine. I love that.

Michele visage, your cha cha cha came straight from the land of la la la. Shantay you stay.

The way Motsi stood up and clapped when Michelle pointed at them... she gets it. This was fabulous, we love you Mama Michelle!

Was anybody else just hoping for a few rose petals to fall?

YAAAAS Michelle! My cheeks hurt from smiling so much! Perfect music, perfect dancing and the dip at 1:23 ahhhhhh I lost it!

I agree so much with what Motsi said. She had _time._ It was almost like she made the music go at her pace. My second fave of the night.

Michelle gave Sasha and Whitney justice. This was incredible. 9

Her footwork and hand placements are so beautiful, it makes me wanna cry.

WHAT THE HELL SHES SO GOOD 😱😱😱❤️❤️

What a sass queen. She is this years Debbie Mcgee. I was not expecting much from Michelle but wow can she move. Great new yorker and side by sides. Her musically is flawless. Her turns are amazing and she acts the dance so well. Definitely a dark horse. Very good arms and buckets of rhythm and sass. Hip action wonderful. Her legs could be a bit more straight but other than that it was wonderful *8/10*

*look at how she ate that* 👑

I love the little point she did to the judges. She's like, "Shantay, y'all can stay." So proud of her!

I wasn’t expecting Michelle to be so spectacular, I’m so glad she is! She dominated the dance floor.

Can’t take my eyes off Michelle!! What a fantastic dancer Gio is, he did the same with Debbie made it all about his partner. Loved this dance.

This was not an easy choreography that he gave her, lots of spins and she slayed it! Foot and hip action actually really really impressive!!!! Slay it girl

Giovanni and Michelle. That's a match made in heaven.

Can't wait to see such tough judges like Michelle & Craig interact. She's killing it & I couldn't be happier for her. A lot of people doubted her during the pairings but Michelle has shut em all up. This season will be one to watch for sure.

I screamed when Michelle was announced and this dance 💃 has lived up to my expectations flawless 10 10 10 10 across the board

I just loved her hands and arm movement so much and her footwork was brilliant. So much sass! ✨

Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve & Talent. Mother slayed , best of the night alongside Calvin. So so proud of you Michelle! 🌹🌹🌹🌹

Very Surprised and Unexpected! She Can Dance Really Well. I Can Tell Michelle And Giovanni Are Gonna Go Far. Giovanni is a Great Teacher and Can Pull His Celebrities to their true potential! She Used her Hips and Legs and Not A Mistake! 8

Michelle and Gio Shantay you stay, This was amazing!!!

OMG ! michelle , your dance tonight on a stage was phenomenal, conDRAGulations , you are a winner of first weeks challenge . U won a gift card of love from thousands of people . ⭐️❤️ #top4 mark my words !

Giovanni never disappoints when it comes to the cha cha

I didn't even knew michelle visage had legs lmaooo

was screaming at the TV yaaaasss mama

QUEEN💖👑🌟🌟She's an absolute joy to watch. Dancing is flawless, so much charisma & style🌟🌟Team visagio to win!!!! 🎉

Ngl I was worried when I saw that Michelle was gonna be on Strictly based on that lip sync she had with RuPaul but she really pulled it out the bag during this dance - fierce, sexy and timing on point! She’s a true performer

Wow Michelle you were amazing tonight, well done girl ❤

Loved every single second, Michelle was fabulous 😍😍😍💖💖💖💖

Yaaas Queen Michelle living her best life closely followed by Craig living his! I love that he nearly laughed when she put him in his place! Shantay you stay!

1:15 the moment we actually came for

I've been most excited for Michelle, and she did not disappoint. She brought attitude, she brought sexiness, and she brought some pretty good technique as well. This might have been my favorite routine of the entire night. (8)

even though he's amazing, you can't stop looking at her...she knows how to sell it...not surprised...she's a judge of amazing performances sometimes...she knows what it takes.

Fantastic dance you’ll get my vote next week ( love Ru Paul drag race to ) xxx

She was fantastic, I can’t wait for her next dance x

Who knew that Michelle could dance so well? I have been a fan of her for years now after falling in love with RPDR Season 5. Is there nothing this woman can't do?

I know Michelle can dance! She used to vogue down back in the 90 and also obviously in her girl band. Hopefully her confidence in herself will be stronger! Giovanni is an excellent teacher, together they can reach the finals!

Oh my god her struts and spins were everything. So much potential

QUEEN!!!!! Such INCREDIBLE stage presence, what a DIVA

Michelle and Gio SLAYED THE HOUSE DOWN! 💜💋

The Virgo never disappoints, she is very poised and expressionate

This was so epic to watch live. You are an icon Michelle. Great job! Can’t wait to see what else you do! 🤞🏻

I love the reaction to that on beat point

I’ve had this song stuck in my head alll week and for Michelle to dance to it 😂 Go Michelle! 💕

YASSSS QUEEN!! YOU BETTER WORK!!!! That ending when she told Giovanni to come here. YASSSSS!!! Keep it up and you might be the first American to win this show. 8!!!!

Exceptional start - I think she’ll have shocked some people at home with this one. Don’t even need rose petals 😉

Michelle, Karim, Kelvin and Dev. The final four. To the rest thanks for coming ✌🏻

Well done mich and gio .. it shows how gio preciates his lady partners and has a huge respect for them .. what he does for debbie and michelle is amazing

Michelle, you are the winner of this week's challenge.

I BLOODY LOVE MICHELLE, SHE’S AWESOME. Brilliant dance 💃🏻🕺🏻 I can’t wait till next week. I just hope people will vote for her (I definitely will), unfortunately on past series, American celebrities, don’t seem to get much support on Strictly, but hopefully that will change this year. #TeamVisagioShantayYouStay 💃🏻🕺🏻

I did NOT expect that😂 YOU GO MICHELLE!!🤩

OMG OMG! This was what I was waiting for the whole night!! She is amazing! My friend had doubts and I didn’t! Seriously amazing great footwork and hip action and choreography! 8

Wow, she has some attitude :) Fabulous darling!

Fantastic! One of my favourites of the night. So much sass and poise. Gorgeous!

Please PLEASE show the judges comments @BBCStrictlyComeDancing, for us fans that are not able to see our favourite celebs compete.

I’m so happy that she’s really good and it’s only Week 1!!!!

Mama Michele killing it.. 😘😍

LETSSSS GOOOOO MICHELLE!!! TEAM MICHELLE VISA-GIO FOR THE WIN!!!!

I honestly didn't expect her to be anywhere near this good but blimey has she proved me wrong!

I love this woman

Come on THROUGH Michelle !!!!! You smashed it

Michelle Visage, you didn't have roses falling over you, but baby, you sure bloomed on that stage. Condragulations, you are the winner of this week's challenge.

Shantay, you stay gurrrl! Mama Ru & Sasha will be so proud 😍

For week one this choreography is intense! She did a great job!

I didn’t know what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised. Loved it!!

Michelle came to slaaaaay! Puts Sasha and Shea to shame slightly ;) I loved this performance, bring on more of her dancing!

Hahaha, they act surprised that they got 8. Aha hahaha! Ah, Michelle, I just knew you'd slay it! Such style, class, attitude and sass! Once again, Gio has struck gold!!!

Yaaaaaaaaas girl! Come through Michelle Visage! You better work, girl!

In the words of RuPaul - YOU BETTER WERKKK !!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Giovanni and Michelle, today you had us all emotional baby, condragulations you are the winners of this weeks challenge.

Such a powerful presence. Love her

Yaaas, come through! That was bloody amazing! ❤

fabulous Michelle!!!! sashay u stay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Michelle your charisma and dance moves made us feel..... emotional. Condragulations you’re the winner of this week’s challenge.

Love love love. Also love the nod to Sasha with Giovanni's top and the roses 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

god michelle SNAPPED i was screaming at my tv

Omg!!! Your awsome Michelle!❤️😍

She is in her element.... I love it.

AMAZING! Mesmerised with her arm and hand work! 10’s 10’s 10’s across the board!

SHE KILLED IT

WOW, what a great dance!! Fabulous leg action most of the time. Cha Cha Cha is all about straightening and bending the legs, depending on the counts of the music, and also creating a specific hip action of because of that. She had two regarding her footwork, including the cha cha cha chassee, but other than that it was all clean and great. Fantastic musicality, great personality, very strong leg action and hip action, it was all crispy, precise and a joy to behold. An 8.

She did amazing especially for her first week this was so good!!!!

What an amazing woman. So much confidence and stage presence.

I could watch michelle all day, she slayed this!!! she got MOVES!! and I’m not surprised either, amazing song as well.

GAWD Michelle is smokin hot!!! She owned the hell out of this. Her expressions, her body language, that sassy ass point at the judges, WOW! And that dress highlights her gorgeous figure so beautifully!

So proud ....amazing work Michelle❤

Absolutely amazing performance - sooo classy and sassy 💁‍♀️ at the same time!! 💃🏻 there was one bit where she acknowledged a mistake or something but who cares absolute diva and love her already a great 9️⃣!! Xx 🎉🤩

I’m sooo proud!!