Strictly Tibb Dancing: Series 7(Live Final!)

[Strictly Jake]

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We are back for another series and it won't be long before we find out our cast list for this series!

[Strictly Jake]

Please state if you would like to join the cast this series

[Strictly Jake]

Our first signings for this series are

Niamh
Parmnion
Kate

[Denver]

I'd judge

[Strictly Jake]

Denver returns as one of the judges

[Strictly Jake]

There are only 3 judge spots this time. I have in mind the two other judges so I will ask them but I hope the rest of you will want to be participants

[parmnion]

I hope vicky has a go...and alf

[Strictly Jake]

I hope vicky has a go...and alf

Yeah would be great to get as many as possible including those who haven't done it yet too

[Strictly Jake]

Ok I want the first live show to be on Halloween next Sunday. Which means we have around a week to fill up the cast list. Please let me know if your playing this time. Thanks

[Vanessa]

Ok. I'll judge.

[Strictly Jake]

The judges have been announced

Denver
Nicky
Vanessa
Parmnion

[Strictly Jake]

Now I need some more sign ups the current signings are


Niamh
Kate
Jake

[Strictly Jake]

Also signed up are

Alf

And

Kazanne

More to be confirmed

[Strictly Jake]

Also signed up are

Lewis

And

Liam

Possibly Vicky

[Toy Soldier]

I offered to be a judge and didn't even get a reply to say no (rude) so instead I'm basically just going to heckle/sabotage.

[Strictly Jake]

I offered to be a judge and didn't even get a reply to say no (rude) so instead I'm basically just going to heckle/sabotage.

Did you not get my reply. I said yeah to you being a judge

[Barry.]

I thought I’d be a judge since I won last season?

[Toy Soldier]

Did you not get my reply. I said yeah to you being a judge


I didn’t get a reply and Im not listed here as a judge :bawling:

[Strictly Jake]

Vanessa and Nicky are now contestants

[Strictly Jake]

The Judges for this series are

Denver
Toy Soldier
Parmnion
Barry


The contestants are

Jake
Nicky
Lewis
Liam
Alf

Vanessa
Niamh
Kazanne
Kate
Vicky

The first show will be on Halloween so as you may be able to guess... That will be the theme for the first week. I will send out the dances later but for now I will announce the pairings

[Strictly Jake]

Jake you will be dancing with Katya

[Strictly Jake]

Nicky you will be dancing with Nancy

[Strictly Jake]

Lewis you will be dancing with Amy

[Strictly Jake]

Liam you will be dancing with Dianne

[Strictly Jake]

Alf you will be dancing with Karen

[Strictly Jake]

Vanessa you will be dancing with Giovanni

[Strictly Jake]

Niamh you will be dancing with Graziano

[Strictly Jake]

Kazanne you will be dancing with Johannes

[Strictly Jake]

Kate you will be dancing with Kai

[Strictly Jake]

Vicky you will be dancing with Alijaz

[Strictly Jake]

The dances have now been sent out

Please can I have them back by Wednesday. Thanks

[Alf]

I've chosen my song, do I send it to you, Jake?

[Alf]

The Judges for this series are

Denver
Toy Soldier
Parmnion
Barry


The contestants are

Jake
Nicky
Lewis
Liam
Alf

Vanessa
Niamh
Kazanne
Kate
Vicky

The first show will be on Halloween so as you may be able to guess... That will be the theme for the first week. I will send out the dances later but for now I will announce the pairingsSo Toy Soldier has told us that he's anti-songs before 1990. Not the best person to have as a judge.

Also, are these judges aware of the styles of the different types of dances. Make sure you brief them all, Jake.

[Toy Soldier]

So Toy Soldier has told us that he's anti-songs before 1990. Not the best person to have as a judge.

Also, are these judges aware of the styles of the different types of dances. Make sure you brief them all, Jake.


It’s surely best to have diverse judges :hee:

[Vanessa]

Ok. I've sent my song.

[Alf]

It’s surely best to have diverse judges :hee:All my songs will be post 1990. Anything before that won't be mine.

[Toy Soldier]

I’m sure I can’t have said 1990 anyway, half of my favourite songs are from the 80’s. I’m sure it must have been pre-1980. I’ll also accept the 70's but only if it’s Led Zeppelin.

[Strictly Jake]

I've chosen my song, do I send it to you, Jake?

Send to me please yeah

[parmnion]

So Toy Soldier has told us that he's anti-songs before 1990. Not the best person to have as a judge.

Also, are these judges aware of the styles of the different types of dances. Make sure you brief them all, Jake.

My saturday and sunday ritual is strictly.

[parmnion]

As a judge, I will be looking for drama in the music choice...tens will be given if you are as dramatic as AJ,s dance was this week.

[Strictly Jake]

Thanks to all those who have sent songs just a few more to go please can you send my tomorrow if you haven't sent already

[parmnion]

I was hoping to score on friday night, is that 2 late?

[Toy Soldier]

My scores are in :hee:. Some great choices, some questionable ones. One totally inexplicable.

[parmnion]

Yes, one of them was way off for me as well.

I've scored early.

[Strictly Jake]

We have a new contestant for week 2. Livia will be joining us!

[Strictly Jake]

Whoever ends up the bottom of the leaderboard this week will be dancing off against the person bottom of the leaderboard for week 2. So you are all safe...for now! Join us for our spooky spectacular on Sunday!

[Kate!]

We have a new contestant for week 2. Livia will be joining us!

Aww Love Livia x

[michael21]

Aww Love Livia x

Good afternoon Kate good to see you posting :dance:

[Denver]

I'll score tonight

[Strictly Jake]

I'll score tonight

Thanks!

[Alf]

My scores are in :hee:. Some great choices, some questionable ones. One totally inexplicable.That'll be mine then.

Although personally I thought my song not only fitted the Halloween theme but was perfect for the style of dance I was given. But mine was definitely something you wouldn't hear on Strictly.

[Alf]

I don't mind if I finish bottom, that just means I get to win the dance off next week.

[Strictly Jake]

Welcome to a spooky edition of strictly Tibb Dancing. This week our contestants hope to put on a devishly good routine to impress the judges. But who will found themselves dead...bottom of the leaderboard. Commence with the show!

[Strictly Jake]

1. First up is Vicky and Alijaz with a a Jive to Time Warp
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Toy Soldier: Great way to open the show, you can't beat a bit of Rocky Horror. Reminds me of a halloween school disco. Perfect choice for the dance

Parmnion: A fair opening, I have seen this song performed a couple of times already on SCD though

Barry: I love this song, but, it’s something that’s been done before on the show and here I think, but good first dance

Toy Soldier:10!
Parmnion:6
Barry:7

Score:23

[Strictly Jake]

2. Next up is Niamh and Graziano with an Argentine Tango to Saw
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Toy Soldier: I enjoyed the very dramatic dance, wonderful, but I'm not sure the theme was quite on track. I get that Saw is a horror film - but it's not "Halloween Horror" in my opinion so I have to deduct a point. But I did enjoy the dance.

Parmnion: Wow, you went in all guns blazing. I would be lying if I said I did not enjoy this. Slightly one dimensional in tune though, but it had me on edge.

Barry: Has this been done? If not I loved it, spooky yet a great AT


Toy Soldier:9
Parmnion:9
Barry:9

Score:27

[Strictly Jake]

3. Next up is Alf and Karen with a Viennese waltz to Little Ghost
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Toy Soldier: A bit dull, sorry... and the hat is terrible

Parmnion: I don't think hillbilly waltz is a category

Barry: I liked it, it seemed to go with your dance too

Toy Soldier:6
Parmnion:2
Barry:8

Score:16

[Strictly Jake]

4. Next up is Lewis and Amy with a Charleston to Ding Dong the witch is dead
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Toy Soldier: Lots of fun, I enjoyed this, very lively

Parmnion: Another fair effort for week one, slightly off tempo but pleasing enough

Barry: I’m so sure this has been done too? Anyway it was a fun Charleston to go with the song


Toy Soldier:9
Parmnion:6
Barry:8

Score:23

[Strictly Jake]

5. Next up is Nicky and Nancy with a Salsa to Dead Man's Party
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Toy Soldier: I just can't see how anyone could Salsa to this one I'm afraid. More effort needed to match the traditions of the dance to the style of the music. Where is that Latin Fire??

Parmnion: A tough dance choice for halloween week, but you did your best, and it worked. Dead men can dance

Barry: Ok, ok! Something about this is so good. Salsa would be a harder choice, for me, for Halloween night but I think you did a good job


Toy Soldier:5
Parmnion:7
Barry:8

Score:20

[Strictly Jake]

6. Next up is Vanessa and Giovanni with a Samba to Everybody
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Toy Soldier: Exactly the same problem as the previous dance; Backstreet may be back, but they ain't doing a Samba. The style, pace and beat of the song doesn't match the dance. Come on, people!

Parmnion: This bored me, the moves and beat were ok, but it wasnt chilling enough as what we have had before

Barry: I guess I’m just a tad bored of predictable song choices but I did like this and it’s not a surprise this works well.

Toy Soldier:5
Parmnion:6
Barry:8

Score:19

[Strictly Jake]

7. Next up is a Kazanne and Johannes with a Cha Cha to I put a spell on you
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Toy Soldier: This worked a little better than I expected, I enjoyed the song, but it's too slow for the dance. For the third entry in a row - more effort needed to match the song to the dance and not just the theme

Parmnion: This seemed more like an american waltz to me, great song though

Barry: I don’t know if it’s just me not really getting a cha cha from the song but I’m not an expert on that. The song was good


Toy Soldier:6
Parmnion:5
Barry:6

Score:17

[Strictly Jake]

8. Next up is Jake and Katya with a Paso Doble to Squid Game
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Toy Soldier: This time, I was actually pleasantly surprised by how well this track went with the dance, I didn't expect that. However... I have absolutely no idea what Squid Game has to do with Halloween, other than ... having blood in it ...? I don't know. Way off-piste on the theme but I still enjoyed this

Parmnion: My favourite routine so far off the night, but I am going to be fair and mark it down a bit for squid games not being halloweeny enough

Barry:Ok, I did like this as it suited the paso doble. I wasn’t too crazy on the tune but it went with the dance.

Toy Soldier:8
Parmnion:8
Barry:8

Score:24

[Strictly Jake]

9. Next up is Liam and Dianne with a Rumba to Haunted Heart
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Toy Soldier: Spot on, well done. Gomez and Morticia vibes. Haunting

Parmnion: A haunting rumba, filled with haunting moves.This show just became hauntingly competitive

Barry: Rumba is hard to get but I think you did well. It was good and it had soul.


Toy Soldier:10!
Parmnion:9
Barry:9

Score:28

[Strictly Jake]

10. Closing the show is a tango to Bad Guy
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Toy Soldier: Wow. The song choice on this one. Has the contestant ever seen a Tango? And even if not - have they ever heard of Halloween?? Misses the mark on the theme, misses the mark on the culture of the dance, misses the mark on the tempo by a mile. All over the place. I am actually speechless

Parmnion: Yet again this isnt very halloween for me, perhaps you were expecting spooky costume choices to go with the song. Unfortunately I have to mark a fair enough routine down for that

Barry: Billie I see, I thought she might get on here but it was good and well presented. Good closing

Toy Soldier:3
Parmnion:5
Barry:8

Score:16

[Strictly Jake]

Leaderboard

1. Liam and Dianne 28
2. Niamh and Graziano 27
3. Jake and Katya 24
4. Vicky and Alijaz 23
4. Lewis and Amy 23
5. Nicky and Nancy 20
6. Vanessa and Giovanni 19
7. Kazanne and Johannes 17
8. Alf and Karen 16
9. Kate and Kai 16

[Strictly Jake]

So either Kate and Kai or Alf and Karen are in danger and possibly face the dance off against next week's lowest scorer depending on which of them scores lower next week.

Join us next time

In the meantime congratulations Liam you topped the leaderboard and get to choose the next theme.

[Nicky91]

5. Next up is Nicky and Nancy with a Salsa to Dead Man's Party
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Toy Soldier: I just can't see how anyone could Salsa to this one I'm afraid. More effort needed to match the traditions of the dance to the style of the music. Where is that Latin Fire??

Parmnion: A tough dance choice for halloween week, but you did your best, and it worked. Dead men can dance

Barry: Ok, ok! Something about this is so good. Salsa would be a harder choice, for me, for Halloween night but I think you did a good job


Toy Soldier:5
Parmnion:7
Barry:8

Score:20

well i tried to be more original? also TS there are no real salsa halloween tunes :shrug:


salsa is a party dance = dead man's party ;)


but am happy with my score since i'm safe with that

[Nicky91]

this is basically the only theme and dance combo i would ever struggle with :laugh:

[Alf]

3. Next up is Alf and Karen with a Viennese waltz to Little Ghost
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Toy Soldier: A bit dull, sorry... and the hat is terrible

Parmnion: I don't think hillbilly waltz is a category

Barry: I liked it, it seemed to go with your dance too

Toy Soldier:6
Parmnion:2
Barry:8

Score:16Very true Barry

What's your beef with the Hillbillies Parm?


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[parmnion]

Their music has no place in a Viennese Waltz.:smug:

[Alf]

Their music has no place in a Viennese Waltz.:smug:It was a perfect tempo of song for the pace of a Viennese Waltz.

[Toy Soldier]

a 2 is so harsh, I thought I was going to rock bottom scoring with my 3 at the end there :joker:. I wanted to give myself some wriggle room in case there’s something truly shocking in later shows.

[Alf]

a 2 is so harsh, I thought I was going to rock bottom scoring with my 3 at the end there :joker:. I wanted to give myself some wriggle room in case there’s something truly shocking in later shows.He's just attention seeking.

[Nicky91]

a 2 is so harsh, I thought I was going to rock bottom scoring with my 3 at the end there :joker:. I wanted to give myself some wriggle room in case there’s something truly shocking in later shows.

you think a 2 is harsh?


one couple in germany got 1's for 4 or 5 weeks in a row :laugh3: from the same judge

[Toy Soldier]

Very true Barry

What's your beef with the Hillbillies Parm?


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For what it’s worth I thought it went fine with the dance Alf, the song was just to “samey” throughout so it got a little monotonous after the first minute or so. I also find White Stripes really pretentious but I didn’t reduce the score for that as it’s purely a personal thing :laugh:.

[Liam-]

Oh sick, I was worried about mine :laugh:

[Alf]

For what it’s worth I thought it went fine with the dance Alf, the song was just to “samey” throughout so it got a little monotonous after the first minute or so. I also find White Stripes really pretentious but I didn’t reduce the score for that as it’s purely a personal thing :laugh:.It showed originalality though, a little known White Stripes song isn't something you would expect.

I was happy with it, I felt it was the best I could find to fit both the dance and the theme of Halloween.

[parmnion]

It was a perfect tempo of song for the pace of a Viennese Waltz.

All I saw was hillbillies skipping round a camp fire.

[Niamh.]

Happy with my score but I'm confused by the point deduction from TS [emoji28] Not "Halloween Horror"? Horror is Horror is Horror [emoji35]

[Strictly Jake]

Liam has chosen the theme for week 2 to be British. So all the songs have to be by British artists.

Livia will be joining us on the cast and her professional partner is Gorka

[Strictly Jake]

I will send out the dances soon

[Vanessa]

Ok. Will try something more original next time :laugh:

[Toy Soldier]

Happy with my score but I'm confused by the point deduction from TS [emoji28] Not "Halloween Horror"? Horror is Horror is Horror [emoji35]

:nono: It's not ghosts, witches and skellingtons! I'd even stretch to iconic "slasher" horror (Scream, Halloween itself, etc.) falling into the halloween "feel" but to me Saw is more psychological thriller (the first one) or gore porn (the sequels) so didn't quite give me those Halloweeny vibes :hmph:.

It was still a good score considering some of the others I gave out!

[Liam-]

Only gone and screwed myself with this theme haven’t I :joker:

[Niamh.]

:nono: It's not ghosts, witches and skellingtons! I'd even stretch to iconic "slasher" horror (Scream, Halloween itself, etc.) falling into the halloween "feel" but to me Saw is more psychological thriller (the first one) or gore porn (the sequels) so didn't quite give me those Halloweeny vibes :hmph:.



It was still a good score considering some of the others I gave out!

Harsh imo :oh:

[AnnieK]

It showed originalality though, a little known White Stripes song isn't something you would expect.

I was happy with it, I felt it was the best I could find to fit both the dance and the theme of Halloween.

Little Ghost reminds me of when my son was younger. It was on the film Paranorman which he loved and he would dance around the room to the song.

Just for the memories, its a 10 from me :love:

[Strictly Jake]

Little Ghost reminds me of when my son was younger. It was on the film Paranorman which he loved and he would dance around the room to the song.

Just for the memories, its a 10 from me :love:

Are you sure you don't want to join the cast this season Annie?

[AnnieK]

Are you sure you don't want to join the cast this season Annie?

Aw thanks for asking Jake but i think I would prefer to watch this time xx

[Alf]

Little Ghost reminds me of when my son was younger. It was on the film Paranorman which he loved and he would dance around the room to the song.

Just for the memories, its a 10 from me :love:Did your son look like a hillbilly dancing around a camp fire or did he look like the master of the Viennese Waltz?

[AnnieK]

Did your son look like a hillbilly dancing around a camp fire or did he look like the master of the Viennese Waltz?

Definitely the master of the VW

[parmnion]

Little Ghost reminds me of when my son was younger. It was on the film Paranorman which he loved and he would dance around the room to the song.

Just for the memories, its a 10 from me :love:

I doubt he was doing the V W though.

[Nicky91]

I doubt he was doing the Venetian waltz though.

no it is the Venezuelan Waltz :fan:

[parmnion]

no it is the Venezuelan Waltz :fan:

Shut up, I've had to spell correct that all morning.

[parmnion]

Did your son look like a hillbilly dancing around a camp fire or did he look like the master of the Viennese Waltz?

As soon as your song started all I heard was cotton eyed joe...

I'm just glad it wasnt someone elses song :shrug:

[AnnieK]

I doubt he was doing the V W though.

:laugh:
You're not wrong....I think it was more stomp than waltz

[Alf]

Somebody tell me the tempo/speed of all the ballrom dances from slowest to fastest, because ballroom dancing isn't my thing.

Put me on frozen water and I'm a natural. A two time champion.

[Strictly Jake]

Slowest to Fastest...hmm

Rumba
Waltz
Contemporary
Viennese Waltz
Foxtrot
American Smooth
Argentine Tango
Tango
Cha Cha
Jazz
Quickstep
Charleston
Samba
Salsa
Jive
Street Dance

[parmnion]

:laugh:
You're not wrong....I think it was more stomp than waltz

Like a zombie hillbilly round a campfire sort of stomp.:shrug::laugh:

[Alf]

Like a zombie hillbilly round a campfire sort of stomp.:shrug::laugh:Could I squeeze a 10 out of you with this song?


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[parmnion]

Could I squeeze a 10 out of you with this song?


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I will give you a 12 if you can find the b side to that

[Alf]

I will give you a 12 if you can find the b side to thatJust type "the Hearts songs" into the YouTube search and click on the one that says "20 Jambo classics"

[AnnieK]

Like a zombie hillbilly round a campfire sort of stomp.:shrug::laugh:

Noooo....like a perfect rhythmic master.piece
I may be biased though :laugh:

[Toy Soldier]

A quick intermission just for you Parmy

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[Strictly Jake]

Can I have all songs in tonight if you haven't sent already. Thankyou

[parmnion]

A quick intermission just for you Parmy

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Alfs American smooth?

[Vanessa]

Just sent my song. I chose it, because listening to it just makes me happy and hopeful.
Hope you all like it, if not, nevermind :laugh:

[Toy Soldier]

I chose it, because listening to it just makes me happy and hopeful.

:nono: I would prefer that you chose it because it matches the tempo, style and theme, young lady.

[Vanessa]

:nono: I would prefer that you chose it because it matches the tempo, style and theme, young lady.

I think it does.

[Vanessa]

There were so many songs that fitted the theme.
British music is still the best for me. So many classics.

[Strictly Jake]

Livia I just need your song now please

[parmnion]

Bump.

[Kate!]

When is the show?

[Strictly Jake]

Not heard off Livia. But got a lot on this weekend from this point on so the show will be through the week next week

[parmnion]

Not heard off Livia. But got a lot on this weekend from this point on so the show will be through the week next week

Excellent, I'm off to Brighton tomorrow as a pretend Newcastle fan...

[hijaxers]

Tom did good there , deserves a good score.

[hijaxers]

Wow 2 10's for Tom, well done.

[hijaxers]

Well i must say Dan Walker has been the best of all the extremely tall men who have appeared on Strictly.

Craig's not happy though :fist:

He gave it his best.

[hijaxers]

John and Johannes ~ brilliant ~ again!

[hijaxers]

OMG AJ what a star :cheer2::cheer2::dance: What a Charleston that was !
Brilliant c'mon AJ you can win this/

[Niamh.]

This is the Strictly game thread hijaxers

[Alf]

This is the Strictly game thread hijaxersIt's been hijacked!

[Niamh.]

It's been hijacked![emoji38]

[parmnion]

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[Toy Soldier]

This is the Strictly game thread hijaxers

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[Niamh.]

https://i.imgur.com/NvYV256.gif

:laugh:

[Alf]

https://i.imgur.com/NvYV256.gifMy reaction to Parm giving me 2 points for a hillbilly Waltz.

[Alf]

Livia has pulled out of the show and gone into isolation with Covid.

It's just like the real Strictly.

[Strictly Jake]

Sent off to the judges now. Looks like Livia isn't joining this after all. So on we go

[parmnion]

Clear your messages jake.

[Barry.]

Disappointed with a few this week, and someone not following the theme unless they have a cousin twice removed that’s British doesn’t count

[Strictly Jake]

Clear your messages jake.

Oh sorry!!

[parmnion]

Sent

[parmnion]

I enjoyed his weeks entries, some tens were given.

[Vanessa]

Good luck everyone :love:

[Kate!]

Good luck everyone :love:

I'm so pleased you're taking part in this Ness. I hope you win.

[Vanessa]

I'm so pleased you're taking part in this Ness. I hope you win.

Aw thank you. :blush2:

[Toy Soldier]

Mine shall be in later today, I'm taking a half day so will be signing off Teams at 12 :laugh:.

[Strictly Jake]

Mine shall be in later today, I'm taking a half day so will be signing off Teams at 12 :laugh:.

Thanks TS

[Strictly Jake]

Barry if you can do yours today or tonight I will do the show tomorrow!

[Barry.]

I’m scoring today

[Cherie]

I’m scoring today

Tmi Baz Tmi :hehe:

[Barry.]

Tmi Baz Tmi :hehe:

Oops :hehe:

[Toy Soldier]

My scores are in. One of those was absolutely inexplicable, I don't even know what to say... I feel like I've been trolled...

[parmnion]

My scores are in. One of those was absolutely inexplicable, I don't even know what to say... I feel like I've been trolled...

Give a 1

[Vanessa]

Oh dear. :laugh:
I don't mind whatever scores I get, it's just fun to take part in game. I haven't done in a long time. :hugesmile:

[parmnion]

Disappointed with a few this week, and someone not following the theme unless they have a cousin twice removed that’s British doesn’t count

I was going to check them all to see if they were british, but I decided to be kind this week.

[Strictly Jake]

Well as we have had the judges all send in now. I shall do the show soon!! Woo!!

[Niamh.]

Oh exciting :love:

[Vanessa]

:amazed:

[Nicky91]

don't know if i can be excited :worry:

[Vanessa]

don't know if i can be excited :worry:

Why? It's just for fun :laugh:

[Kate!]

:amazed:

[Strictly Jake]

Ladies and Gentlemen. Welcome to Week 2 of Strictly Tibb Dancing Series 7. This week our couples will be dancing to the theme of Best of British as chosen by last weeks top of the leaderboard Liam! Last week Alf and Karen and Kate and Kai fell joint bottom of the leaderboard. The lowest scoring couple this week out of these couples will be facing the dance off against the bottom of this week's leaderboard. So let's get on with the show!

[Strictly Jake]

1. First up is Vicky and Alijaz with a Tango to objection by Shakira
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Toy Soldier: Uhh... Lo mejor de Gran Bretaña? Best of British. Has there been some sort of mix-up? It's also not a good Tango song after the first 20 seconds. If this is a sign of things to come this week, I am not hopeful. I scored down for being wildly off theme last time and I feel I have to be consistent. I mean I actually can't believe you picked Shakira for Best of British. I'm tempted to disqualify entirely

Parmnion: Fantastic shapes at the beginning, before blowing my socks off. Full if drama and intricate moves

Barry: How did you get best of British from Shakira? I’m guessing it’s a smart connection to it but as I’m scoring best of British, I’m sorry, but you are getting a low score for the choice. However…it worked well with your dance

Toy Soldier:1
Parmnion:9
Barry:3

Score:13

[Strictly Jake]

2. Next is Kate and Kai with a cha cha to champagne supernova by Oasis
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Toy Soldier: A Cha Cha to Champagne Supernova?? Cha Cha Change your ideas about matching the song to the dance. The only good thing that can be said about this choice is "it's British". This was meant to be a lively cha cha and I can't see how you'd do one to this at all, so I'm going to assume you just sat on the floor and cried. Goodness me. At least the theme is right.

Parmnion: Doesnt really say cha cha cha to me, a tad on the slow side

Barry: Ok I know why Oasis was chosen but I didn’t think this was a cha cha cha, it felt a bit slow and not much action given. But the song is fine

Toy Soldier:3
Parmnion:7
Barry:7

Score:17

[Strictly Jake]

3. Next is Vanessa and Giovanni with a contemporary to sky full of stars by Coldplay
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Toy Soldier: This worked for me - on theme and appropriate for the dance, I'm not generally a coldplay fan but this was a solid performance

Parmnion: I dont really like coldplay, but this worked for me

Barry: I loved it! It was fantastic. The song was a delight and it was such a great dance. I couldn’t fault it.


Toy Soldier:8
Parmnion:8
Barry:10!

Score:26

[Strictly Jake]

4. Next is Lewis and Amy with a street dance to Wannabe by Spice Girls
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Toy Soldier: What can I say - a classic and a perfect choice for both the theme (what's more British than these girls? Literally nothing.) and for a street dance. I'm putting my speakers at the window and heading into the street to dance right now

Parmnion: This also worked

Barry: Thought someone would do the spice girls. It was kind of a predictable song choice, nothing special. But the song is a banger and you did the street dance well.

Toy Soldier:10!
Parmnion:8
Barry:9

Score:27

[Strictly Jake]

5. Next is Liam and Dianne with a Charleston to Upside down by Paloma Faith
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Toy Soldier: Decent song choice for the dance, I enjoyed this one, can't really fault it too much

Parmnion: You did well to pick a Charleston song that works, I've imagined AJ flying about to this, well done.

Barry: Amazing!

Toy Soldier:9
Parmnion:10!
Barry:10!

Score:29

[Kate!]

Well done everyone so far x

[Strictly Jake]

Halfway through and our leaderboard looks like this

1. Liam and Dianne 29
2. Lewis and Amy 27
3. Vanessa and Giovanni 26
4. Kate and Kai 17
5. Vicky and Alijaz 13

[Vanessa]

I wasn't expecting that. Thank you so much!

[Kate!]

I wasn't expecting that. Thank you so much!

Well done Ness 👏

[Strictly Jake]

On to the next 5 performances

[Kate!]

Woo hoo.

[Strictly Jake]

6. Next is Jake and Katya with a quickstep to Baggy Trousers by Madness
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Toy Soldier: I don't think I was expecting this work but it sort of did, and definitely bang on theme unlike some of our entrties. An oddly entertaining performance guvna

Parmnion: Best of the night, simply british as British can be

Barry: Has this been done before? Jake will know. However, worked well with the quickstep and deserves high praise

Toy Soldier:8
Parmnion:10!
Barry:9

Score:27

[Strictly Jake]

7. Next is Nicky and Nancy with a foxtrot to Beneath your beautiful by Labrinth and Emeli Sande
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Toy Soldier: An unusual but nicely done Foxtrot, I like this song choice and it's on theme. I feel like some thought went into the choice, not an obvious one but it really works so well done

Parmnion: You made me cry

Barry: Ugh so beautiful. It was well executed and you danced with grace

Toy Soldier:9
Parmnion:7
Barry:9

Score:25

[Vanessa]

Well done Ness 👏

I was undecided between a few songs, but I went with my gut instinct.

[Kate!]

Just Niamh and Alf to go I think

[Strictly Jake]

8. Next is Kazanne and Johannes with a Jive to Jukebox Jive by The Rubettes
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Toy Soldier: Obviously this works because it's on theme and, well, the clue is in the name. However I feel this made it a very safe and obvious choice and I'd personally have preferred something a little more adventurous... too easy a song choice to impress

Parmnion: Some slight mistakes, that can be ignored. Overall a solid jive, full of fun and energy

Barry: A jive to jukebox jive???? How could this not work! I wasn’t the biggest fan of the song but it’s such the prefect song to go with the jive if not predictable by the name lol

Toy Soldier:7
Parmnion:9
Barry:8

Score:24

[Vanessa]

Some great songs so far!

[Strictly Jake]

9. Next is Niamh and Graziano with a Viennese waltz to Warwick Avenue by Duffy
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Toy Soldier: On theme and an OK choice - I found the tempo a little too low for a Viennese Waltz, it would have worked better as a slow waltz but let's say the tempo was upped a little for this one, I'm feeling a generous

Parmnion: Your tempo is spot on and Duffy is amazing

Barry: Good choice this week. It went smoothly

Toy Soldier:8
Parmnion:10
Barry:8

Score:26

[Strictly Jake]

10. Closing the show is Alf and Karen with a salsa to Shape of you by Ed Sheeran
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Toy Soldier: Again a little bit on the slow side but I can't fault it too much, British music and Salsa aren't a combination you'd see very often! And Ed Sheeran, if nothing else, is so very British. I hate his face but I still enjoyed this. But I... I do hate his face so much

Parmnion: Your costume leaves a lot to be desired, but your dancing more than makes up for that

Barry: Not a big Ed fan but the song was good with the salsa no doubt about it. I’m also sure this was on strictly before? Maybe not but it was good


Toy Soldier:8
Parmnion:8
Barry:8

Score:24

[Kate!]

Me against Vicky.

Good luck Vicky. Xx

[Strictly Jake]

Leaderboard Week Two

1. Liam and Dianne 29
2. Lewis and Amy 27
2. Jake and Katya 27
3. Vanessa and Giovanni 26
3. Niamh and Graziano 26
4. Nicky and Nancy 25
5. Kazanne and Johannes 24
5. Alf and Karen 24
6. Kate and Kai 17
7. Vicky and Alijaz 13


So this week's dance off is between

Kate Vs Vicky!

[Kate!]

Vote to save Vicky people. I'd be more than happy for her to stay seeing as its her first time in the game :love:

[Barry.]

I was confused by Vicky choice. Tbh I thought it was Nicky trolling lol

[parmnion]

The judges are all on point this year...which is good.

[Strictly Jake]

I was confused by Vicky choice. Tbh I thought it was Nicky trolling lol

I'm just thinking she had bypassed reading that the theme was best of British and chose a song to match a tango?

[Nicky91]

I was confused by Vicky choice. Tbh I thought it was Nicky trolling lol

:joker: :joker:

glad i went for something unexpected then

[Liam-]

Thank you very much :douf:

[Strictly Jake]

Thank you very much :douf:

I'm sorry Liam I forgot to say

Congratulations Liam :cheer2: you once again get to choose the next theme however it's a maximum of 2 choices each per series so you either choose one now or if you top it later in the series you could wait for then. Entirely up to you!

[parmnion]

I'm partial to a bit of u2, liam.

[Strictly Jake]

I'm partial to a bit of u2, liam.

I won't allow that week again :joker:

[Alf]

The judges are all on point this year...which is good.Don't know about that, I was deducated points because two of the judges don't like Ed Sheeran as a person, which has absolutely nothing to do with it. The song was perfect for a Salsa by a British artist.

[Toy Soldier]

Don't know about that, I was deducated points because two of the judges don't like Ed Sheeran as a person, which has absolutely nothing to do with it. The song was perfect for a Salsa by a British artist.


There were better performances on the night Alf, I feel 8/10 was a fair score and my fellow judges appear to concur.

[parmnion]

Yes Alf, it was a fair score, and a much better effort than last week.

[Strictly Jake]

So Kate is the first to leave this series. Vicky goes through to next week

Liam can you please tell me if your going to choose a theme?

[Liam-]

Someone else can go

[Kate!]

Someone else can go

Can I do it as departing contestant.i would choose Floor fillers. Dance classics from the 80s and 90s.

[parmnion]

Beggers cant be choosers..

The 3 judges should pick a theme each.

[Strictly Jake]

Can I do it as departing contestant.i would choose Floor fillers. Dance classics from the 80s and 90s.

I like this theme so yeah thats the next theme

[Alf]

If I ever get to choose a theme it will be TV show theme tunes.

Note that one down.

[Alf]

Get your songs in, and judges get judging, we want this next round at the weekend.

[parmnion]

I've been perched since the dance off.

[Strictly Jake]

Thanks for those who have already sent songs. If we get the rest there is a possibility of having another Sunday show!

[Niamh.]

I'll send mine tomorrow Jake [emoji106]

[Barry.]

If I ever get to choose a theme it will be TV show theme tunes.

Note that one down.

I'm down for that.

[Alf]

9. Next is Niamh and Graziano with a Viennese waltz to Warwick Avenue by Duffy
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Toy Soldier: On theme and an OK choice - I found the tempo a little too low for a Viennese Waltz, it would have worked better as a slow waltz but let's say the tempo was upped a little for this one, I'm feeling a generous

Parmnion: Your tempo is spot on and Duffy is amazing

Barry: Good choice this week. It went smoothly

Toy Soldier:8
Parmnion:10
Barry:8

Score:26Can't believe you got 26 points for that, I would have come up with a far better song for a Waltz by a British artist. So much to choose from.

[Alf]

I think Jake's song was the best of the last round. He should have topped the leaderboard imo.

[Niamh.]

Can't believe you got 26 points for that, I would have come up with a far better song for a Waltz by a British artist. So much to choose from.Rude

[Niamh.]

Baha you chose Ed Sheeran and you have the cheek to criticise my choice? [emoji1]

[parmnion]

Can't believe you got 26 points for that, I would have come up with a far better song for a Waltz by a British artist. So much to choose from.

when I was listening to it someone told me Duffy got raped.:fist:

[Alf]

Are we ready to go with this today? The long breaks between rounds is making me lose interest. Days have passed since I chose my last song.

[Kazanne]

Sent mine in.

[Strictly Jake]

Vicky has disappeared and I realised I forgot to send Lewis his dance so it will be through the week. But patience this game is a show a week it always has been. The final will be around Xmas!

[Toy Soldier]

I'm feeling the urge to judge people though :(.

[Strictly Jake]

Songs have now been sent off to the judges. It appears we have lost Vicky now so we will continue with 8 couples

[Toy Soldier]

A very high scoring week :clap1: thanks all for a very enjoyable lunch break.

[Vanessa]

I'm still at work. Well, I tried my best. But this theme was hard for me :laugh:
Thank you for whatever scores you give me. It's appreciated :love:

[Toy Soldier]

A very high scoring week :clap1: thanks all for a very enjoyable lunch break.

Wtf I just realised what time I posted this - I started my lunch "hour" at 12.30 :laugh:.

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Imagine if I got fired from my actual job for being too invested in my role as a TiBB Strictly judge :think:.

[Strictly Jake]

Wtf I just realised what time I posted this - I started my lunch "hour" at 12.30 :laugh:.

https://i.imgur.com/anBaCrE.png

Imagine if I got fired from my actual job for being too invested in my role as a TiBB Strictly judge :think:.

Well there's dedication for you! :cheer2:

[Strictly Jake]

It's Week 3 and the theme our contestants are taking on this week as chosen by last weeks eliminee Kate is
Floorfillers of the 80s/90s. Let's hit the dancefloor!

[Strictly Jake]

1. First up is Kazanne and Johannes with Salsa to What is love
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Barry: What a fun start to this week. It was a good salsa and it worked well together.

Parmnion: Sorry, but you hurt me, especially my ears and eyes. Let's hope the show picks up a bit.

Toy Soldier: Love the song, definitely had me on my feet but I'm not QUITE sure it's a Salsa

Barry:8
Parmnion:5
Toy Soldier:8

Score:21

[Strictly Jake]

2. Next up is Niamh and Graziano with Theatre Jazz to Mambo number 5
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Barry: It was good. Very jazzy song and a bit of a player.

Parmnion: It almost felt like monica was here. Lovely and arty, almost perfection, almost.

Toy Soldier: Spot on, smooth as silk. One, two, three four TEN!

Barry:8
Parmnion:9
Toy Soldier:10!

Score:27

[Strictly Jake]

3. Next is Vanessa and Giovanni with a Tango to Blue Monday
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Barry: I actually thought this worked well with the song. It’s a hard theme but I think you did really well.

Parmnion: Superb feat work to such a fantastic beat, this is a perfect tango for me.

Toy Soldier: This didn't hit the notes of a Tango for me I'm afraid, I needed to see some more drama here

Barry:9
Parmnion:10!
Toy Soldier:5

Score:24

[Strictly Jake]

4. Next is Liam and Dianne with aStreet Dance to Its like that
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Barry: I loved this street dance. It was all there. It was really something

Parmnion: It actually isnt. But your dancing pulled you through

Toy Soldier: I can't argue with this one at all. A classical masterpiece and my shoulder will never be the same after my breakdancing attempt. Can't fault it.

Barry:10!
Parmnion:8
Toy Soldier:10!

Score:28

[Strictly Jake]

5. Next is Alf and Karen with a Charleston to Dooper than Doop
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Barry: Great, just great. This was a tune I remembered well. It’s so dance and well presented. Great job

Parmnion: The Charleston, I've been looking forward to the Charleston since AJ performed a perfect 40.
Sorry, but it wasnt original enough for me, and needed more flips

Toy Soldier: Another one knocking it out of the park this week, the competition is hot hot hot

Barry:10!
Parmnion:6
Toy Soldier:9

Score:25

[Nicky91]

correct TS, Haddaway what is love is not a salsa song, been used for a tango on german lets dance this year

[Strictly Jake]

6. Next is Nicky and Nancy with a Jive to Tarzan Boy
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Barry: Ok. I thought you did well. To, it works as a slower jive and I think it was a tune. I think I remember it from the teenage mutant turtles movie lol.

Parmnion: Is it just me, or is it to slow for a jive, hardly a floor filler either.

Toy Soldier: Hmmmm sorry I'm not sure this is a song one can Jive to, and I'm not convinced about it being a "floor filler" either. I've never heard it before whereas I knew every word of every other song this week so I can only conclude that this isn't filling the floor like the others

Barry:8
Parmnion:6
Toy Soldier:5

Score:19

[Strictly Jake]

7. Next is Lewis and Amy with an American Smooth to Heaven is a place on earth
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Barry: For an American smooth it was good. I really liked it.

Parmnion: This is more like it. A classic dance to a classic song.

Toy Soldier: Back on form for this one - who can argue that it's a floor filler? The only thing impeding the dance was the floor being so full. Again I can't fault this

Barry:9
Parmnion:9
Toy Soldier:10

Score:28

[Strictly Jake]

8. Closing the show is Jake and Katya with a Samba to Ecuador
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Barry: Loved this one for a samba. It went so well together. This week was really good

Parmnion: I'm buzzing off my tits after that

Toy Soldier: Oh yes, I was on my feet, the dog went wild, tables were overturned, just chaos in the TS house. Vamonos al viaje para buscar los sonidos magicos! EquaDOOOHHRRR!

Barry:9
Parmnion:10!
Toy Soldier:10!

Score:29

[Strictly Jake]

Leaderboard Week 3

1. Jake and Katya 29
2. Lewis and Amy 28
2. Liam and Dianne 28
3. Niamh and Graziano 27
4. Alf and Karen 25
5. Vanessa and Giovanni 24
6. Kazanne and Johannes 21
7. Nicky and Nancy 19

[Strictly Jake]

So Kazanne and Johannes and Nicky and Nancy will be facing off in the dance off!

[Strictly Jake]

As I topped the leaderboard. Thankyou judges. I shall choose the next theme. The next theme is around the world. I will send you all an individual country and a dance that matches the country. Eg Irish Dance. Bollywood. Northern Soul etc... It's gonna be a very unique week.

[Cherie]

some good tunes there!

Well done Jake

[parmnion]

Is it true that I'm head judge?

[Strictly Jake]

So these are the seven dances from around the world that will get sent out. Now as I'm kind I only require that you find a song that matches the DANCE. The song doesnt have to match the COUNTRY as I can imagine that being quite tricky...

[Strictly Jake]

Ballet Dance(Italy)
Northern Soul(United Kingdom)
Highland Dance(Scotland)
Irish Dance(Ireland)
Bollywood(India)
Cossack Dancing(Ukraine)
Belly Dancing(Egypt)

[Niamh.]

Oh interesting theme this week Jake, well done

[Niamh.]

So the actual song choice is completely open then?

[parmnion]

Extra points will be given if the song comes from the specified country.

[Strictly Jake]

So the actual song choice is completely open then?

Yep song choice is completely open as long as it matches the dance! Judges you need to remember this. We are giving a nod to the countries around the world by the dances. However the songs do not need to be from that country

[Strictly Jake]

Extra points will be given if the song comes from the specified country.

If you wish to do that ok but you can't penalise points if a song isn't from the country only penalise if it doesn't match the dance

[parmnion]

If you wish to do that ok but you can't penalise points if a song isn't from the country only penalise if it doesn't match the dance

I will add my score then add a plus one to it...nobody will be punished for not using a song from the country specified..

Scotland might get 2 extra points though

[Vanessa]

Song sent. Good luck everyone!

[Niamh.]

Song sent. Good luck everyone!

That was fast :o

[Vanessa]

That was fast :o
Im not well today, so hopefully it's ok. :laugh:
Just had my booster and now I'm resting.

[Alf]

Song sent. Good luck everyone!I echo this post.

[Niamh.]

Sent mine as well

[Alf]

Im not well today, so hopefully it's ok. :laugh:
Just had my booster and now I'm resting.Blimey. Get well soon Nessa.

[Vanessa]

Blimey. Get well soon Nessa.

Its just common side effects.
Hopefully I'll be fine in a few days. Thanks :)

[Alf]

5. Next is Alf and Karen with a Charleston to Dooper than Doop
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Barry: Great, just great. This was a tune I remembered well. It’s so dance and well presented. Great job

Parmnion: The Charleston, I've been looking forward to the Charleston since AJ performed a perfect 40.
Sorry, but it wasnt original enough for me, and needed more flips

Toy Soldier: Another one knocking it out of the park this week, the competition is hot hot hot

Barry:10!
Parmnion:6
Toy Soldier:9

Score:25You're probably right that it wasn't original enough Parm, even Jake commented to me that he knew I was gonna choose that. As soon as I got told I had the charleston that song popped straight into my head so I went with it. Still, it got me through to the next round.

[Toy Soldier]

Can't argue with Equador topping the board this week. I listened to it three times in a row :joker:

[Barry.]

Baha you chose Ed Sheeran and you have the cheek to criticise my choice? [emoji1]

Ballet Dance(Italy)
Northern Soul(United Kingdom)
Highland Dance(Scotland)
Irish Dance(Ireland)
Bollywood(India)
Cossack Dancing(Ukraine)
Belly Dancing(Egypt)

Will need to research some of these dances and great choice for the week Jake.

[Strictly Jake]

I have everyones songs already apart from Lewis or Liam. Well done everyone

[Liam-]

Struggling with mine a bit this time, you’ll have it by tomorrow night

[Strictly Jake]

Sent the songs off to the judges

I absolutely love this week the entries are fantastic

[Alf]

Ballet Dance(Italy)
Northern Soul(United Kingdom)
Highland Dance(Scotland)
Irish Dance(Ireland)
Bollywood(India)
Cossack Dancing(Ukraine)
Belly Dancing(Egypt)A shame there was no American Hillbilly. Parm would have enjoyed that.

[Toy Soldier]

Sent the songs off to the judges

I absolutely love this week the entries are fantastic

My scores are in already :laugh:

[parmnion]

I've scored, 2 stand out ones for me this week.

[Barry.]

I’ll score tomorrow hopefully