Strictly Tibb Dancing: Series 7(Live Final!)

[Niamh.]

OK thanks [emoji106]

[Vanessa]

I need to chose a theme?
How about a song that you think best represents your country of origin?
Would that work?

[Strictly Jake]

I need to chose a theme?
How about a song that you think best represents your country of origin?
Would that work?

I feel like we had around the world and best of British through the series already so I'd feel it's a bit samey but what do others think?

[Kate!]

Congratulations everyone. I really enjoyed judging. You all made it a pleasure. X

[Niamh.]

I need to chose a theme?

How about a song that you think best represents your country of origin?

Would that work?So where we're from ourselves or where the dances are from?

[Beso]

I feel like we had around the world and best of British through the series already so I'd feel it's a bit samey but what do others think?

U2 week?

[Vanessa]

Yeah, it may be too similar to that.

[Strictly Jake]

Vanessa has told me the second theme is songs off your favourite TV show. This could be a TV theme or a song that's been used in your fave TV Show.

[Strictly Jake]

The semi final themes

TV Shows
Postmodern Jukebox

[Vanessa]

As you can tell, I love my TV :joker:

[Niamh.]

Great stuff

[Vanessa]

Do you just search "postmodern jukebox"? I've never heard of that before

[Alf]

Do you just search "postmodern jukebox"? I've never heard of that beforeYes. There is a channel on YouTube called "Postmodern Jukebox" click on their channel and click on their videos. There are loads of videos. Have fun searching through them.

[Vanessa]

Yes. There is a channel on YouTube called "Postmodern Jukebox" click on their channel and click on their videos. There are loads of videos. Have fun searching through them.

Found it, thanks. So many great songs in there!

[Kazanne]

Omg I can't be top of the leaderboard :shocked:

Well Done vanessa :wavey:

[Vanessa]

Well Done vanessa :wavey:

Thank you. :D

[Strictly Jake]

I've sent dances out to all 5 of you so if you can get thinking of your song choices that will be great thanks

[user104658]

:oh: some of my comments don't make sense because the running order of the judges PM and the running order of the show on the thread isn't the same.

I'M QUITTING!

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[Strictly Jake]

:oh: some of my comments don't make sense because the running order of the judges PM and the running order of the show on the thread isn't the same.

I'M QUITTING!

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Changed it due to Vanessa getting a 30. It was a good way to close the show

[Vanessa]

Is Netflix allowed? Sometimes I watch TV shows in there :suspect:

[Niamh.]

Is Netflix allowed? Sometimes I watch TV shows in there :suspect:Why wouldn't they? They're still TV Shows!

[Vanessa]

Why wouldn't they? They're still TV Shows!

Ah Ok. Thanks.

[Strictly Jake]

Is Netflix allowed? Sometimes I watch TV shows in there :suspect:

Yep Netflix is allowed

[Vanessa]

My YouTube is not working at the moment :fist:
If I link it to my TV maybe I can copy the songs from there?

[Vanessa]

I've sorted it and sent my songs. Good luck everyone!

[user104658]

Changed it due to Vanessa getting a 30. It was a good way to close the show


To clarify - I'm not really quitting :joker:

[Vanessa]

To clarify - I'm not really quitting :joker:

That's good. I hope no one quits

[Beso]

Whens the next round of songs being sent to the judges?

[Vanessa]

Already sent mine.
Never expected to get this far. So anything more than this is a bonus :laugh:

[Strictly Jake]

Whens the next round of songs being sent to the judges?

When I get sent them

[Strictly Jake]

Liam and Dianne have made it to the semi final

[Vanessa]

I'm loving the postmodern jukebox. Already subscribed

[Alf]

Songs chosen and sent. Hopefully nobody has already chosen the same, because that took me ages.

[user104658]

I like both categories for this week... quite looking forward to it actually.

[user104658]

OK there are some actual masterpieces on PostmodernJukebox though :shocked: ... ... I won't post anything in case anyone has picked them but ... if you have ... you're probably getting a 10 :joker:.

[Alf]

OK there are some actual masterpieces on PostmodernJukebox though :shocked: ... ... I won't post anything in case anyone has picked them but ... if you have ... you're probably getting a 10 :joker:.The thing is, we can't just post anything, we have styles of dances that we've been given. So take that into account when giving out your scores.

[Niamh.]

The thing is, we can't just post anything, we have styles of dances that we've been given. So take that into account when giving out your scores.

Exactly, if it was just pick the best song from there all our choices would probably be different, we're limited in the choices we can make to suit whichever dance we have

[user104658]

The thing is, we can't just post anything, we have styles of dances that we've been given. So take that into account when giving out your scores.

Well yes but there's likely to be a dance that will match the track I'm thinking of so that person should pick it :nono:.

[Alf]

Well yes but there's likely to be a dance that will match the track I'm thinking of so that person should pick it :nono:.I couldn't choose my favourite song off of there because it didn't suit my dance. Although I doubt my favourite will be your favourite.

I narrowed mine down to 3 songs and went with the one that I thought best suited my dance even though I preferred one of the other ones I'd narrowed it down too. But I'm happy with my choice.

[Niamh.]

Just sent my 3rd attempt at the Postmodern Jukebox, I'm finding this one very difficult with the dance I have :skull:

[Vanessa]

We can only try our best. Nothing more we can do.

[Strictly Jake]

Songs have now been sent off to the judges!

[Liam-]

I found these themes harder than I thought I would

[Vanessa]

I found these themes harder than I thought I would

Yes, same. This was very hard.

[Niamh.]

The TV Show was OK, the Postmodern was tough, loads of great covers on there but hard when you need a specific sound

[Kate!]

I've sent my scores and brief comments. Thank you all for making it such an enjoyable thing to do. Your efforts are amazing and appreciated. You all deserve the final in your own ways. X

[Niamh.]

Oh that was fast Kate

[Kate!]

Also I have dished out some very good scores including some 10s which I would expect at this stage of the game.

Thank you Jake for letting me be a part of this.

[Kate!]

Oh that was fast Kate

I was online the very minute Jake sent the pm.

[Niamh.]

I was online the very minute Jake sent the pm.

Fantastic :love:

[Kate!]

Fantastic :love:

Good luck Niamh, Vanessa, Liam and Alf.

[Vanessa]

I'm just happy I got this far. I thought I'd be gone ages ago, to be honest :laugh:

[Niamh.]

Good luck Niamh, Vanessa, Liam and Alf.


thanks :douf:

I'm just happy I got this far. I thought I'd be gone ages ago, to be honest :laugh:

Same :laugh: (me that is not that i thought you'd be gone :p )

[Vanessa]

Good luck Niamh, Vanessa, Liam and Alf.

Thank you :hee:

[Strictly Jake]

Parm said he's too busy. I'm hoping Kaz or Cherie can step in. Either of you fancy it?

[Cherie]

Parm said he's too busy. I'm hoping Kaz or Cherie can step in. Either of you fancy it?

I don't mind but lets give Kaz first dibs as she may want to

[Kazanne]

I don't mind but lets give Kaz first dibs as she may want to

Thankyou so much Cherie,but Im just too busy to do it properly at the minute ,you do it ,you are far better at these things than I,good luck everyone.:wavey:

[user104658]

I have done my judging :hee:. Both very consistent rounds with no low scores at all :clap1:. There was a standout performance in each round for me though.

[Alf]

In the words of Marvin Gaye.

"Let's get it on"

[Kate!]

I have done my judging :hee:. Both very consistent rounds with no low scores at all :clap1:. There was a standout performance in each round for me though.

Hurray. Just Cherry Christmas to score now. Looking forward to seeing who makes the final. X

[Cherie]

Hurray. Just Cherry Christmas to score now. Looking forward to seeing who makes the final. X

I scored earlier :hee:

[Kate!]

I scored earlier :hee:

Ohhh exciting. Can't wait x

[Niamh.]

Ohhhh Looking forward to this one, I think I probably bombed the Postmodern Jukebox round though :skull:

[Vanessa]

Ohhhh Looking forward to this one, I think I probably bombed the Postmodern Jukebox round though :skull:

Same :joker:

[Nicky91]

not Postmodern Jukebox week :bawling:


i would've slayed this week either :sad:

[Liam-]

I struggled much more with the tv theme than I did with jukebox

[Strictly Jake]

Ladies and Gentlemen we have reached our semi final where we have our top 4 all hoping to make it into the final but to do that they must take on 2 more performances. The first theme is music from postmodern jukebox and the second theme is music off TV shows. It's time to dance!

[Strictly Jake]

Postmodern Jukebox

[Strictly Jake]

1. Niamh and Graziano with a Tango to Talk Dirty
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Cherie: At times I thought the lyrics were maybe a touch fast for a tango, but then I could see it working with the violin music

Toy Soldier: This was very interesting - I rather enjoyed it in the end. Certainly an interesting take on the classic Tango


Kate: Oooh lala. Very sassy and saucy. Loved it.

Cherie:10!
Toy Soldier:9
Kate:10!

Score: 29

[Strictly Jake]

2. Liam and Dianne with an American Smooth to you give love a good name
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Cherie: Simply Divine Darling

Toy Soldier: Another great choice for the dance, silky smooth moves, well done so far contestants

Kate: Very smooth. Fitted the dance well

Cherie:10!
Toy Soldier:9
Kate:9

Score: 28

[Strictly Jake]

3. Alf and Karen with a Jive to Dancing in the dark
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Cherie: Oh my this was a wonderful choice for a jive

Toy Soldier: What an excellent round this has been - everyone is on form tonight. Lively and exciting

Kate: You pulled it out of the bag with style

Cherie:10!
Toy Soldier:9
Kate:9

Score:28

[Strictly Jake]

4. Vanessa and Giovanni with a Viennese waltz to All of me
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Cherie: Spectacular!

Toy Soldier: I enjoyed this a lot... every dancer this round has been on form - and this was for me the best of the bunch

Kate: Very sweet and romantic. I was mesmerised

Cherie:10!
Toy Soldier:10!
Kate:10!

Score: A PERFECT 30!!!

[Strictly Jake]

Leaderboard so far

1. Vanessa and Giovanni 30
2. Niamh and Graziano 29
3. Alf and Karen 28
3. Liam and Dianne 28

[Strictly Jake]

Part 2 will be later on

[Alf]

So much for Niamh struggling with the Postmodern Jukebox round, 1 point of maximum points.

I'm thinking I'm in the dance off.

[Vanessa]

Not what I expected at all!

[Liam-]

Christ, that’s close

[Strictly Jake]

TV shows

[Strictly Jake]

1. Niamh and Graziano with Quickstep to The Flintstones
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Cherie: Not the biggest fan of this music but I could see it working great with a quickstep

Toy Soldier: I wasn't 100% sure of the choice at first, but I yabba-dabba-do believe this was actually quite good fun

Kate: I'm very impressed

Cherie:10!
Toy Soldier:8
Kate:10!

Score: 28

[Strictly Jake]

2. Liam and Dianne with a Samba to I dream of Jeannie
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Cherie: Loved this, thank you for the reminder

Toy Soldier: Certainly a very competent dance and a good choice of song, I would maybe have liked to see something a little more adventurous at this stage

Kate: Happy enough with this. Well chosen

Cherie:10!
Toy Soldier:8
Kate:8

Score:28

[Strictly Jake]

3. Alf and Karen with a Paso Doble to Tour of Duty
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Cherie: Superb!

Toy Soldier: I actually really liked this - an unusual choice that worked very well. Stunning and brave!

Kate: Outstanding

Cherie:10!
Toy Soldier:10!
Kate:9

Score:29

[Strictly Jake]

4. Closing the semi final is Vanessa and Giovanni with a Salsa to Narcos
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Cherie: Always a sucker for some Spanish lyrics

Toy Soldier: Again another decent choice of song but quite a safe one, I'd maybe have liked to see something a bit more exciting and surprising, I feel there was a lot of scope for a less by-the-numbers Salsa on this one. I found it a little bit lacking in passion

Kate: Very appropriate

Cherie:10!
Toy Soldier:8
Kate:9

Score:27

[Strictly Jake]

Leaderboard Semi final

1. Vanessa and Giovanni 57
1. Alf and Karen 57
1. Niamh and Graziano 57
2. Liam and Dianne 56

[Strictly Jake]

Look how close that is. I can't even put anyone into the dance off with Liam. You know what I'm feeling really kind and it's nearly Christmas!!

[Strictly Jake]

Congratulations all 4 of you are going through to the final. Well done every one of you!!

[Vanessa]

The whole of Narcos soundtrack is amazing!

[Alf]

I originally chose the Strictly theme tune but then changed it.

I'm glad the gamble paid off.

[Niamh.]

Oh yay! Regarding the Jukebox song there was literally 1 actual Tango style song which I couldn't use even though it was a different version because someone had already used it for a tango I the earlier rounds, my choice was a bit out there but it was the only one I could find that suited the tango [emoji28]

[Strictly Jake]

Just for interest I have added the overall scores for each couple over the series so far and this is how it stands

Niamh and Graziano 276
Liam and Dianne 275
Vanessa and Giovanni 259
Alf and Karen 249

[Liam-]

Oh sick, how’s the final gonna work then?

[Vanessa]

I'm happy with that.

[Niamh.]

Oh wow, surprised by that

[Alf]

This is what I wanted to choose for my Postmodern Jukebox song but I was unsure if it worked or not for a Jive.

Don't stop me now, Tina Turner style.


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[Strictly Jake]

Oh sick, how’s the final gonna work then?

I'm about to send you all the 3 dances you will be performing again in the final. I need you all to choose your showdance song and remember this is the most important song choice you will make as the winner will be decided by an anonymous poll on what showdance song people like the best!

[Vanessa]

Showdance sent. Good luck everyone!

[Strictly Jake]

Showdance sent. Good luck everyone!

I haven't got a pm off you?

[Vanessa]

I haven't got a pm off you?

Ok. I'll send it again.

[Kate!]

Good luck all four finalists. X

[Vanessa]

I haven't got a pm off you?

Did you get it now?

[Vanessa]

Good luck all four finalists. X

Thank you. I'm so happy just to be in the final!:cheer2:

[Strictly Jake]

Did you get it now?

Yep I have it now

[Alf]

Showdance sent.

Let us know the time and date of the final, I don't want to miss it.

[Strictly Jake]

I have all the songs now. I will send it off soon. As to when the final is that depends on the judges

[Kate!]

I have all the songs now. I will send it off soon. As to when the final is that depends on the judges

I'll be quick xx

[Strictly Jake]

Ok the song list has been sent off.

[Beso]

Tomorrow ok for this.?

[Strictly Jake]

Tomorrow ok for this.?

Yep that's fine

[Kate!]

Sent my scores and brief comments. Good luck all of you with your showdances. X

[Beso]

Sorry jake, can it wait until tomorrow or later this evening as I forgot I'm out all day on my work xmas party.

[Strictly Jake]

Sorry jake, can it wait until tomorrow or later this evening as I forgot I'm out all day on my work xmas party.

Yeah there's no rush I'm busy myself this weekemd anyway

[Barry.]

I’m the same so hopefully tomorrow or Monday to score

[Alf]

Let set a date of Monday evening for the final, if that's OK with everyone?

[Strictly Jake]

Let set a date of Monday evening for the final, if that's OK with everyone?

Yeah I think Monday evening too

[Beso]

Yeah I think Monday evening too

That will do for me, I'm currently smashed.

[Kate!]

That will do for me, I'm currently smashed.

Lol Parm. Can you find your glasses? X

[Beso]

Lol Parm. Can you find your glasses? X

Got en on now eh.....

[user104658]

Have to say I’m not 100% sure what I’m meant to be scoring for the final… like why would my scores on those previous songs have changed… :think:

[Alf]

Have to say I’m not 100% sure what I’m meant to be scoring for the final… like why would my scores on those previous songs have changed… :think:Just put an extra point on mine and take a point of the rest because I was way behind. That will make it more competitive and exciting for the showdance songs.

You know it makes sense.

[Strictly Jake]

Have to say I’m not 100% sure what I’m meant to be scoring for the final… like why would my scores on those previous songs have changed… :think:

Well they may change as there are no themes this time so things can't be said like I don't know if it matches the theme etc as the song may have matched the dance better than it did the theme. But it's the final so they are performing there best dances again. It's the showdance that will decide the winner but that has to stay anonymous and will be decided by a poll. You don't have to score it but I'd like some comments if you can?

[Strictly Jake]

Hope to have the final tonight. So let me know judges if you don't think your gonna be able to give your comments for it. As it's performances that have been done in the past I can always use your comments from last time. Kate and Cherie have both sent in their comments and scores which is good as they weren't on the judging panel for the original performance

[Beso]

Same scores for me, I've got covid so I'm away to bed

[user104658]

Well they may change as there are no themes this time so things can't be said like I don't know if it matches the theme etc as the song may have matched the dance better than it did the theme. But it's the final so they are performing there best dances again. It's the showdance that will decide the winner but that has to stay anonymous and will be decided by a poll. You don't have to score it but I'd like some comments if you can?


Hmmm, that makes sense I guess, I’ll have a look back at my original comments and see if my scores change with themes out of the equation :hee:

[Vanessa]

Good luck everyone!

[Niamh.]

Same scores for me, I've got covid so I'm away to bed

Oh hope you're alright parm :love:

[Strictly Jake]

Ok Parm sorry to hear that. My sister and family have caught it now too really ill with it. So don't worry about judging I'll use your comments from last time. Barry and Toy if you want to do new comments I'll wait until 3. But after that I'll use original comments don't worry. It's all about the showdance anyway

[Strictly Jake]

Although just started looking at the comments for other dances and there is definitely comments about whether it matches the theme and points deducted if it doesn't. So I think I'd rather wait if you are able to score and comment toy and Barry if that's ok? Parm as your ill I will keep your scores the same and comments

[Cherie]

Same scores for me, I've got covid so I'm away to bed

oh no didn't you have your Christmas party on Saturday?, I guess you were a super spreader :omgno:

[Alf]

oh no didn't you have your Christmas party on Saturday?, I guess you were a super spreader :omgno:He's just got hangover.

[Cherie]

He's just got hangover.

reckon so :hehe:

[user104658]

Although just started looking at the comments for other dances and there is definitely comments about whether it matches the theme and points deducted if it doesn't. So I think I'd rather wait if you are able to score and comment toy and Barry if that's ok? Parm as your ill I will keep your scores the same and comments

I'm trying but struggling to find some of my original scores and comments so I;ve no idea what I said previously :joker:

[user104658]

OK I've posted my scores & comments

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[Kate!]

OK I've posted my scores & comments

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Marvellous :love:

[Strictly Jake]

OK I've posted my scores & comments

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Thankyou!

[Strictly Jake]

Right we shall go ahead with the final tonight

[Kate!]

Right we shall go ahead with the final tonight

Woop woop. This has been an excellent series even though I made a very early exit and it was an honour to be involved in the judging for the latter stages of the competition.

Niamh....Vanessa....Liam....Alf.

All the best. You're all really good at this so whoever wins will thoroughly deserve it. I've been so impressed. :love:

[Strictly Jake]

Join us at 7.15pm for the grand finale

[Strictly Jake]

I've realized that some of the performances performed again were quite recent and Parm and Barry weren't available to comment and score at the time. So I will just use toys Kate's and Cherie's new comments and scores just to keep it fair. But I'm very thankful for Parmnion and Barry for their judging on this series. Thanks to Toy Soldier too. And thanks for Kate and Cherie for standing in

Thanks for all the contestants for your hard work this series. Well done to the final 4

Can't wait to see who wins!

[Kate!]

Thanks to you too Jake for all of YOUR hard work too.

:love:

[Niamh.]

Oh excellent, thanks Jake & Judges, good luck to Alf, Liam and Vanessa. Not holding out too much hope for the final, I always do awful in that :laugh: But delighted to have made it this far! :love:

[Barry.]

I just sent. Good luck all

[Strictly Jake]

I just sent. Good luck all

Oh. Thanks Barry. I shall add them

[Kate!]

Oh excellent, thanks Jake & Judges, good luck to Alf, Liam and Vanessa. Not holding out too much hope for the final, I always do awful in that :laugh: But delighted to have made it this far! :love:

You're amazing Niamh :hug:

[Strictly Jake]

Going live soon. Is everyone ready?

[Strictly Jake]

This is it. We have reached the final. Tonight our top 4 will be taking on their best performances of the series once again. And later on a showdance that will decide who wins. It's gonna be a mammoth spectacular so let's get underway

[Strictly Jake]

First up is Niamh and Graziano with their Argentine Tango!

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Cherie: Sinister and eerie

Toy Soldier: I remember this one, the dance was as great as the first time and on the night I took off a point because it wasn't quite giving me halloween vibes. So tonight, it's flawless!

Kate: Suited the dance perfectly

Cherie:10!
Toy Soldier:10!
Kate:10!
Barry:10!

Score: A PERFECT 40!!!

[Strictly Jake]

Next is Alf and Karen with their Jive

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Cherie: Loved this first time round and one of my favourite Springsteen songs as they used to play in at the end of the night in a Club I used to go to as a teen

Toy Soldier: Lively and exciting once again! I feel like this is just what we needed to liven up the final so... yes I will up my score here.

Kate: Enthralling

Cherie: 10!
Toy Soldier:10!
Kate:10!
Barry:10!

Score: A PERFECT 40!!!

[Strictly Jake]

Next up is Vanessa and Giovanni with their Quickstep

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Cherie: Oh Yes!

Toy Soldier: Frankly I'm still excited from the first time this was performed! It was perfect 10's all round on the night and it's still up there today.

Kate: Perfection on the dancefloor


Cherie:10!
Toy Soldier:10!
Kate:10!
Barry:10!

Score: A PERFECT 40!!!

[Strictly Jake]

Next is Liam and Dianne with their Street Dance

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Cherie: Love this

Toy Soldier: Now this one could never fail to get the blood pumping! It's absolutely STILL the way it is. Huhhhh.

Kate: Amazing song choice

Cherie:10!
Toy Soldier:10!
Kate:10!
Barry:10!

Score: A PERFECT 40!!!

[Strictly Jake]

And now it's time to show our first show dance. These will remain anonymous. So contestants don't reveal who sent these in please

Showdance One
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[Strictly Jake]

On to their second performances

[Strictly Jake]

Niamh and Graziano with their Salsa

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Cherie: Very colourful salsa

Toy Soldier: Lots of fun was had with this one again

Kate: Lively and fun

Cherie:9
Toy Soldier:9
Kate:9
Barry:10!

Score:37

[Strictly Jake]

Next is Alf and Karen with their Cha Cha
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Cherie: Not a huge fan of the song, but suits the dance

Toy Soldier: I'm afraid this still does cha my cha's... but I can see that I was rather harsh with my scoring on the night. It's still not for me but to make up for that very scathing score, I will stretch to 8/10

Kate: Great stuff

Cherie:9
Toy Soldier:8
Kate:8
Barry:10!

Score:35

[Strictly Jake]

Vanessa and Giovanni with their Theatre Jazz
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Cherie: Jazz is probably my least favorite music but again it suits the dance really well


Toy Soldier: Lively and colourful just like last time - but this time you really gave it a little extra at the end. A passionate performance


Kate: Really good effort


Cherie:9
Toy Soldier:10!
Kate:9
Barry:10!

Score:38

[Niamh.]

All the perfect 40's :flutter:

[Strictly Jake]

Next is Liam and Dianne with their Paso Doble

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Cherie: mm I wanted to like it but its not my favourite of yours

Toy Soldier: It was a 10/10 before and it's still just as good. A surprising hit.

Kate: Fascinating


Cherie:9
Toy Soldier:10!
Kate:9
Barry:10!

Score:38

[Strictly Jake]

Time now for our 2nd showdance

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[Strictly Jake]

It's time for their penultimate performances!

[Strictly Jake]

Niamh and Graziano with their Irish Dance
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Cherie: I really would like to give this a 2 as it is one of Mr C's favourite band and I am not really a fan however obviously it suits Irish dancing to a tee

Toy Soldier: Once again masterful, there's nothing to be faulted in this performance. It was the best on the night and remains the peak of the show

Kate: Very appropriate. Enjoyed this


Cherie:10!
Toy Soldier:10!
Kate:9
Barry:10!

Score:39

[Strictly Jake]

Next is Alf and Karen with their American Smooth
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Cherie: Delightful!

Toy Soldier: Just as enjoyable as the first time, but no change to the score

Kate: Excellent performance

Cherie:10!
Toy Soldier:9
Kate:10!
Barry:10!

Score:39

[Strictly Jake]

Next is Vanessa and Giovanni with their Viennese waltz
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Cherie: Fabulous!

Toy Soldier: This was the best of the round at the time - and it was a very high-scoring round. Still wonderful on a second outing

Kate: Loved this so much yet again. Excited



Cherie:10!
Toy Soldier:10!
Kate:10!
Barry:10!

Score: A PERFECT 40!!!!

[Strictly Jake]

Liam and Dianne with their Charleston
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Cherie: Not a song I would have paired with a Charleston but it works really well

Toy Soldier: Excellent again, I can't fault it but just as last time it doesn't quite get my blood pumping.

Kate: Something special


Cherie:10!
Toy Soldier:9
Kate:9
Barry:10!

Score:38

[Strictly Jake]

Time for our 3rd showdance
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[Strictly Jake]

Leaderboard for the final

Vanessa and Giovanni 118
Liam and Dianne 116
Niamh and Graziano 116
Alf and Karen 114

[Strictly Jake]

The winner will now be voted for by an anonymous poll

[Strictly Jake]

Now some closing words from our judge Barry!

Barry:

Niamh, Our Irish lassie! Shown her roots in Irish dance and has been a threat throughout.


Alf, done great in this series. He’s beat the odds and shown he knows classic music. He also picks each song down to the t of the dance.


Vanessa, I thought she’d be gone in week 4 but she proved is wrong. She understands the music and has proven to come back from a fight!


Liam, was in the lead most of the time and it’s shown in his choices of song


Anyone of these guys can win but I guess we will see who it will be!!

[Vanessa]

Well done everyone. Any of you would make a worthy winner:love:

[Strictly Jake]

This is our 4th showdance

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[Kate!]

Well I am ready to vote and have chosen.

[Vanessa]

I'm loving these showdances. :dance:

[Strictly Jake]

With 2 minutes left to vote it is tied so we will be going over to judges scores if this is the case to decide our winner

[Strictly Jake]

That's it vote closed

[Strictly Jake]

I can now reveal the winner of Strictly Tibb Dancing Series 7 is...



NIAMH AND GRAZIANO!!!!!!


CONGRATULATIONS!!

[Strictly Jake]

Showdance One: Vanessa and Giovanni
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Showdance Two: Niamh and Graziano
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Showdance Three: Liam and Dianne
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Showdance Four: Alf and Karen
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[Strictly Jake]

Niamh please give yourself a glitterball award

[Strictly Jake]

Thanks to all of you so much for a great series!!!

[Alf]

Congrats Niamh.

Although I hear tomorrows front page headlines are saying that Alf was robbed. I hear Twitter has gone into meltdown saying Alf should have won.

[Vanessa]

Well done Niamh!:dance:

[Niamh.]

Oh yay! Thank you for my votes to whoever voted for me and thanks for hosting Jake

[Kate!]

Congratulations Niamh. Really pleased for you. Xx

[Barry.]

Congrats Niamh we’ll deserved.

[Cherie]

Congratulations Neem, well done :love:

[Niamh.]

Thanks all :douf:

[Kazanne]

Well done Niamh.:cheer:

[Niamh.]

Thanks Kaz :love:

[Alf]

Are we not having a Christmas day special episode?

[Nicky91]

i've submitted something since i happened to have a good xmas song/dance combo, don't know if a strictly tibb xmas special happens though

[Niamh.]

Thought you might like this TS, it's a really Celtic twist to an otherwise un Celtic song

https://fb.watch/aI52W5Ambx/

[Beso]

Why do I miss this so much?

[Strictly Jake]

Series 8 starting 8th April. Let me know if you are playing

[Cherie]

go on then although I am away from 12th to 19th but we can work around it hopefully

[Strictly Jake]

go on then although I am away from 12th to 19th but we can work around it hopefully

Your our first signing :cheer2:

[Alf]

Of course I'm in. I haven't won this title yet, so have a point to prove. I should have won the last series, my song choice was miles better than Niamhs.


Welcome back Jake.

[Alf]

go on then although I am away from 12th to 19th but we can work around it hopefullyYou have more holidays than Judith Chalmers.

[Niamh.]

Of course I'm in. I haven't won this title yet, so have a point to prove. I should have won the last series, my song choice was miles better than Niamhs.


Welcome back Jake.Stop being such a sore loser [emoji24]

[Kate!]

Series 8 starting 8th April. Let me know if you are playing

Enlist me xx

[Lewismacfarlane]

I'll play

[Strictly Jake]

Cast so far

Cherie
Alf
Kate
Lewis

Need more please

[Lewismacfarlane]

I know who I want as my partner

[Niamh.]

Go on then, let's see if I can beat Alf again [emoji102]

[Alf]

Go on then, let's see if I can beat Alf again [emoji102]You're gonna get ballroom blitzed!

[Liam-]

Why not

[Niamh.]

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[Lewismacfarlane]

Does anyone have a preference of partner I have 2

[Niamh.]

Does anyone have a preference of partner I have 2I don't even watch Strictly so I don't know who any of them are besides Oti

[Strictly Jake]

Cherie
Alf
Kate
Lewis
Niamh
Liam
Jake

Just three spots left

[Nicky91]

me pls :love:


welcome back Jake btw :wavey:

[Strictly Jake]

So we have two spots left.

[Strictly Jake]

We have a major change to the format this time around. Will be announcing this when we have our line up

[Cherie]

where is our Kazanne

[Strictly Jake]

I presume Parmnion is going to be playing

[Beso]

I certainly will jake.


I was just standing by for a little while to see if anyone new wanted to have a go.

[Beso]

Dont ask for anything from me on a thursday though, until the darts are finished

[Strictly Jake]

We have one player spot left

[Beso]

I dont mind sitting out if more than one want to play..I've been playing for a while now.

[Cherie]

What about Ness? Or Annie

[Strictly Jake]

Annie is playing this time

Yep I want Vanessa on board of course but I was wondering if she wanted to judge. If she wants to play as a contestant that's fine too. The more the merrier. I can up the line up number.


Parm if you'd rather judge let me know

[Beso]

I would rather play

[Vanessa]

I can judge, if you need it.

[Strictly Jake]

I can judge, if you need it.

Thanks Vanessa. Yeah I need some judges

[Beso]

We have a major change to the format this time around. Will be announcing this when we have our line up

A self written contestant bio would be nice, so the judges can get a feel for our song choices mood settings.

Let's up the game

[Strictly Jake]

A self written contestant bio would be nice, so the judges can get a feel for our song choices mood settings.

Let's up the game

That's a good idea

[Strictly Jake]

Cherie
Alf
Kate
Lewis
Niamh
Liam
Jake
Nicky
Parmnion
Annie

Judging Panel

Denver
Vanessa
Toy Soldier

[Strictly Jake]

Strictly professionals this time are

Giovanni
Alijaz
Gorka
Kai
Dianne
Katya
Nancy
Jowita
Luba
Nadiya

[Strictly Jake]

These are the partnerships for series 8

Cherie and Gorka
Kate and Kai
Niamh and Giovanni
Annie and Alijaz
Alf and Luba
Nicky and Jowita
Jake and Dianne
Lewis and Nancy
Parmnion and Nadiya
Liam and Katya

First show will be the 8th April. You will be given your dances shortly