Strictly Come Dancing 2024 Discussion Thread (Live on BBC1HD 6:25PM)

[Nicky91]

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[Nicky91]

not yet a time in the OP i know, but as soon as i see in the tv schedule, will edit that in as well


14th September is confirmed (7th September is the date the launch show is being recorded, always a week later then)


am curious which music artist is performing at the launch :think:


and also looking forward to the many different pro dances and of course the celebrity group dance, always enjoyable

[Mystic Mock]

Hopefully it'll be good.

[Crimson Dynamo]

not yet a time in the OP i know, but as soon as i see in the tv schedule, will edit that in as well


14th September is confirmed (7th September is the date the launch show is being recorded, always a week later then)


am curious which music artist is performing at the launch :think:


and also looking forward to the many different pro dances and of course the celebrity group dance, always enjoyable

why are you posting here?

[Nicky91]

why are you posting here?

it is just about time i start to grow up and act like my age, and act more responsible


others have been right about me, i admit, i had acted too immature lately, but not anymore now, i'm gonna be more normal from now on

[Crimson Dynamo]

it is just about time i start to grow up and act like my age, and act more responsible


others have been right about me, i admit, i had acted too immature lately, but not anymore now, i'm gonna be more normal from now on

You say that every time and have done for years and its all bollocks

you should not be allowed to make threads in this sub-section as you will ruin it

and I bet everyone agrees

[Nicky91]

vfkXYEkNIaw
trailer

[Kate!]

You say that every time and have done for years and its all bollocks

you should not be allowed to make threads in this sub-section as you will ruin it

and I bet everyone agrees

I agree. He said he'd blocked the subforum and wouldn't be posting at all. I bet a fair few of us clapped their hands.

[Vanessa]

Omg love that trailer. It's getting me so excited!

[arista]

Not Even Live

Nicky Pathetic BBC


[The pre-recorded launch episode is set to air on
14 September, so fans won’t have to
wait too long to see how the
show’s producers have paired up the
latest batch of celebrity contestants with
Strictly’s professional dancers.]

[Vanessa]

Not Even Live

Nicky Pathetic BBC


[The pre-recorded launch episode is set to air on
14 September, so fans won’t have to
wait too long to see how the
show’s producers have paired up the
latest batch of celebrity contestants with
Strictly’s professional dancers.]
I don't think the launch is ever live.
But live from the following week every week.

[Tom and amy fan]

I can't wait to see who's paired up with who

[arista]

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[Nicky91]

am happy Aljaz is back, also look forward to see him reading his title cards at it takes two :love:



and what was it that i've been reading, strictly going back to more traditional approach to the show, less inclusive due to the recent drama?



the lack of a pairing spoiler, makes me think if production screens the audiences more thoroughly, we'll see soon enough with the week 2 results show if there is a spoiler or not, otherwise we're into a similar series as we had during the covid year of 2020 (also spoiler-free) would be a good idea if BBC finally took care of those leaks, will improve the sunday nights pre-recorded results show, and no you cannot do it all on saturdays, you also have other shows to air, takes up a lot of time to do it all in one night, like with RTL's Lets Dance (they have ad breaks too in which people can win money, the lucky few who are among the fastest voters week by week) those shows last from 20:15 to 23:45 or even midnight

[Nicky91]

Nick's favourite past contestant being Bill Bailey :love: yes no one really knew he could dance like the way he did, and also i agree with him saying about Bill wanting to be taken seriously and not as a joke act simply because he's a comedian, and indeed very amazing he ended up winning :flutter:

i hope Nick will be dancing with Nadiya so so much

[Nicky91]

7:20 till 9

is the launch show, on BBC1, next week


1 hour and 40 minutes length

[Nicky91]

am recording launch show, to watch on sunday evening


have got the footie (NAC vs Fortuna) and also Ter Land, Ter Zee, in de lucht to watch tomorrow

[Vanessa]

Nick's favourite past contestant being Bill Bailey :love: yes no one really knew he could dance like the way he did, and also i agree with him saying about Bill wanting to be taken seriously and not as a joke act simply because he's a comedian, and indeed very amazing he ended up winning :flutter:

i hope Nick will be dancing with Nadiya so so much
Bill Bailey was great. He definitely surprised everyone.

[Nicky91]

Bill Bailey was great. He definitely surprised everyone.

from a 3 in week 1, to eventually becoming an sensational dancer and entertainer


and tbh even in a full series instead of a covid reduced one, he also would've won i think

[Nicky91]

don't need to watch this tonight anyway, it isn't live so

[Nicky91]

my thoughts on the launch show, on each couple (pre-week 1)

lets start off with the guys

Jamie & Michelle: i am super happy for Michelle not to get Cameron'd, and also with a debut celeb in with a good chance of going far

Tom & Nadiya: not sure what to think of this one yet, Nadiya also isn't the best of teachers/choreographers tbh, what we saw with Matt Goss, the ringer that never was basically, and it basically being her fault choreographing everything wrong instead of trying to make him shine

Wynne & Katya: idk either, he has the best choreographer in Katya, maybe he can be another Ed but idk

JB & Amy: very predictable they give Amy a contender in her comeback series, but pls make it about JB, not yourself, make him shine brightly

Nick & Luba: based on the group dance, i could see he has a good sense of rhythm/musicality, i let myself get surprised here by this one, also am happy they have Jive on week 1, basically the no.1 dance of death for older duffer males on elimination weeks

Chris & Dianne: its nice to try out a blind person on this show, but i cannot think of how this is gonna work at all, he doesn't see where he is, he doesn't see what he does, its nice of Chris to give this show a go, but truthfully i can see him as an early out, i hope he doesn't get sympathy votes, because the more weeks he is in this, the more awkward it'll be, also he can't lift her, that is sooooo ******* dangerous for Dianne

Paul & Karen: poor Karen :( also vindaloo for an american smooth, seriously what can we expect there LMAO, but tbh Tony had a week 1 disaster either and it went upwards from there on for him, so maybe same ''journey'' for Mr Magic Man

Shayne & Nancy: these two have potential! best in the group dance by far i thought

Pete & Jowita: height difference don't mean much as Bobby last year also towered over Dianne and still went on to finish runner up, but idk about his dance potential, the lifts could be spectacular though

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Montell & Johannes: they look A-MA-ZING together, TeamMoJo are gonna go far me thinks, best of the female pairings by far

Tasha & Aljaz: great to have Aljaz back, and i can see him going far again too

Sarah & Vito: LOL that she looks older than Toyah but is 10 years younger, won't win but a enjoyable middler for our charming Vito after his win with Ellie

Dr Punam & Gorka: Gorks never has luck on his side :sad: jeez her nose :umm2: and her chin, looks like a witch, could be her halloween week theme (if she makes it that far) without too much makeup needed :laugh2:

Sam & Nikita: likeable girl, think she has potential to go far

Toyah & Neil: what a lovely woman she is, very funny, hoping she can avoid being first out

[Nicky91]

what a fabulous launch show, superb show it was :love:

[Mystic Mock]

my thoughts on the launch show, on each couple (pre-week 1)

lets start off with the guys

Jamie & Michelle: i am super happy for Michelle not to get Cameron'd, and also with a debut celeb in with a good chance of going far

Tom & Nadiya: not sure what to think of this one yet, Nadiya also isn't the best of teachers/choreographers tbh, what we saw with Matt Goss, the ringer that never was basically, and it basically being her fault choreographing everything wrong instead of trying to make him shine

Wynne & Katya: idk either, he has the best choreographer in Katya, maybe he can be another Ed but idk

JB & Amy: very predictable they give Amy a contender in her comeback series, but pls make it about JB, not yourself, make him shine brightly

Nick & Luba: based on the group dance, i could see he has a good sense of rhythm/musicality, i let myself get surprised here by this one, also am happy they have Jive on week 1, basically the no.1 dance of death for older duffer males on elimination weeks

Chris & Dianne: its nice to try out a blind person on this show, but i cannot think of how this is gonna work at all, he doesn't see where he is, he doesn't see what he does, its nice of Chris to give this show a go, but truthfully i can see him as an early out, i hope he doesn't get sympathy votes, because the more weeks he is in this, the more awkward it'll be, also he can't lift her, that is sooooo ******* dangerous for Dianne

Paul & Karen: poor Karen :( also vindaloo for an american smooth, seriously what can we expect there LMAO, but tbh Tony had a week 1 disaster either and it went upwards from there on for him, so maybe same ''journey'' for Mr Magic Man

Shayne & Nancy: these two have potential! best in the group dance by far i thought

Pete & Jowita: height difference don't mean much as Bobby last year also towered over Dianne and still went on to finish runner up, but idk about his dance potential, the lifts could be spectacular though

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Montell & Johannes: they look A-MA-ZING together, TeamMoJo are gonna go far me thinks, best of the female pairings by far

Tasha & Aljaz: great to have Aljaz back, and i can see him going far again too

Sarah & Vito: LOL that she looks older than Toyah but is 10 years younger, won't win but a enjoyable middler for our charming Vito after his win with Ellie

Dr Punam & Gorka: Gorks never has luck on his side :sad: jeez her nose :umm2: and her chin, looks like a witch, could be her halloween week theme (if she makes it that far) without too much makeup needed :laugh2:

Sam & Nikita: likeable girl, think she has potential to go far

Toyah & Neil: what a lovely woman she is, very funny, hoping she can avoid being first out

That's a bit harsh imo.

[arista]

Tonight it is Live


So blind fella can mess up


Sloppy Nicky
Sort out the Title
get that date off

[Vanessa]

Tonight it is Live


So blind fella can mess up

I trust Diane. She will make it work.

[Vanessa]

I've got my pizza ready. Bring it on :cheer2:

[arista]

I've got my pizza ready. Bring it on :cheer2:



Yes 7PM - 9:25PM BBC1HD

and Strictly Come Dancing 4K HDR via red button
on iPlayer

Via SkyHD and VirginHD

4K not yet on FreeviewHD


BBC should do a 4K Channel

[Nicky91]

will watch it back tomorrow (recording it, so i can fastforward through everything i don't like)

[arista]

will watch it back tomorrow (recording it, so i can fastforward through everything i don't like)


Nicky Update the your title


7PM tonight

[Vanessa]

And we're on! :dance:

[arista]

On Now

[Vanessa]

Oh dear. It's a bir of a mess :umm2:

[Vanessa]

Sam and Nikita were good.
Shayne has potential, I quite enjoyed that samba.

[Vanessa]

Tasha was absolutely brilliant! :cheer2:

[Mystic Mock]

Without meaning to sound mean here, but how Chris scored a 23, above Shayne, Nick, Dr. Punam, and Pete is a mystery.:umm2:

And I do controversially think that Tasha was massively overscored, she barely moved for chunks of the performance.

[joeysteele]

Good opening show .

As usual spoiled by the judges votes.

[Vanessa]

Really enjoyed Jamie and Michelle first dance. I thought it was beautiful. I've got a feeling about these two.

[Vanessa]

Good opening show .

As usual spoiled by the judges votes.
They always play favorites. Too harsh on some and very lenient on others.

[Mystic Mock]

Good opening show .

As usual spoiled by the judges votes.

The score for Chris was definitely the biggest uptick in score to where I think he should've placed on the leaderboard.

[arista]

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/976/cpsprodpb/f129/live/d09c88f0-786e-11ef-b02d-c5f3b724a1ea.jpg.webp

[arista]

Nicky Update your title

[arista]

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[Mystic Mock]

Strictly always has lower ratings at first.

The masses start tuning in once the first elimination gets underway.

[Strictly Jake]

Well I finally caught up with this last night. I said a few weeks back that I wasn't keen on this line up...I eat my words, I love this line up. There is something for everyone and I see really good potential in a lot of them. It's going to be a fantastic series.

[Nicky91]

alright week 1, amazing show


my thoughts


Nick & Luba: at first i was like NICK KNOWLES and Jive, Oh NO but it was surprisingly decent and good fun, well done 6

Sam & Nikita: i thought it looked smooth, although could've had more rise and fall, and more into the storytelling, rather than dancing by numbers, but okay 6

Shayne & Nancy: it was a fun performance, hips were amazing but i agree with Craig this was not a samba, more like a disco salsa, although i did see some attempts at volta's, botafogo's 5

Toyah & Neil: wasted chance of a toyafied tango, shame her nerves got the better of her 1

Tasha & Aljaz: finalist material! superb cha cha, wow 9

JB & Amy: same as Tasha, easy finalist material, it looked so easy 9

Pete & Jowita: as a rock performance it was epic, as a paso it was a Dance Disaster, no spanish lines whatsoever, no fluidity of movement, got on the wrong knee too, it lacked the dramatic traditional paso face expressions or any expression 1

Sarah & Vito: yass, yass, yasss great quickstep, great storytelling 8

Tom & Nadiya: meh, nothing too special, decent tango though 6

Punam & Gorka: more movement than Toyah, Pete for sure but it was also plain bad levels of pedestrian, next 2

Paul & Karen: iconic, and i did recognize some of foxtrot movements but it was not a classic american smooth, but it surely was super iconic 10

Jamie & Michelle: decent but could've been great, perfect song choice too, great chemistry between these two 7

Chris & Dianne: biggest surprise of the evening, and maybe it was good because it was a fun dance, still not sure how he'll perform in more serious and slower dances, and how it'll have to seem if he is leading, while dianne is leading but good performance 7

TeamMoJo: lovely foxtrot, one with potential for sure, wow 9

Wynne & Katya: was a better samba than Shayne's and also more recognizable as a samba, decent volta's, lack of botafogo's here and there, but fun performance 8

[Nicky91]

do think it is between Toyah, Punam, Pete who goes first

[Nicky91]

Dianne Buswell reaching NEW HEIGHTS of Choreography Skills with that Cha Cha choreo for comedy legend Chris


that lift also nice, didn't think he'd be able to pull that off

[Kate!]

Well! Chris McCausland.... watched it three times and more and more impressed each time. I said in my other thread it'd be wrong if he won on pity and/or because he's funny but omg, there's not 1 ounce of that.

I also said if he turned out to be a good dancer then all well and good. He's not just a good dancer, he's a great dancer. Really pleased for him and Dianne. A truly enjoyable performance and he's modest as well. An absolutely definite contender from week 1.

[Nicky91]

Well! Chris McCausland.... watched it three times and more and more impressed each time. I said in my other thread it'd be wrong if he won on pity and/or because he's funny but omg, there's not 1 ounce of that.

I also said if he turned out to be a good dancer then all well and good. He's not just a good dancer, he's a great dancer. Really pleased for him and Dianne. A truly enjoyable performance and he's modest as well. An absolutely definite contender from week 1.

wouldn't go that far already Kate, but you said it, not me


i myself more think he's more the type for the fun feel good performances, but if he can prove me wrong in the ballrooms and in a paso doble, rumba i will take my metaphorical hat off



i also think Jamie is getting too much hate, because he won the christmas special doesn't exactly mean he has loads of dance experience, he still has a lot to learn like everyone else, and a christmas special or a regular series are two completely different things, yes you get a taste of the show, but tbh in a regular series you won't get awarded 8's 9's 10's immediately, and it was also Michelle's own debut with a partner, so yeah i forgive her for any mistakes this first performance, i do see a lot of potential in them, they have a strong dynamic already



i also appreciate Luba way more now than before, but tbh she just had bad luck getting the no hoper duds like Cracknell and Jason Bell in her first two years, last year with Adam was already a massive improvement from her, and now i like how she wants Nick to believe in himself, in trying her hardest to bring that performer out of him



do think Sarah can be quite a competitive middler type of contestant either, she is very funny but also got some decent dance talent as well

[Kate!]

What were you watching Nicky. Chris's performance was outstanding, was a joy to watch. I can't win with you, if I critique him you take offence and if I praise him you think I'm over the top? :shrug:

[Nicky91]

What were you watching Nicky. Chris's performance was outstanding, was a joy to watch. I can't win with you, if I critique him you take offence and if I praise him you think I'm over the top? :shrug:

i liked his performance though :conf:


hence my good score for him

[Kate!]

i liked his performance though :conf:


hence my good score for him

Yes I know love. You also said how I said he was a contender was going too far? It's just my opinion Nicky, we'll agree to disagree a little.

[Vanessa]

Jamie isn't a ringer. He has only done the quickstep, he doesn't know all the other dances. But he has so much potential and I'm loving the chemistry with Michelle.
He will improve, just like James Bye did on his year.
I do like Chris, but I haven't been wowed by him yet.

[Vanessa]

Looking forward to see how Shayne does with ballroom. He should be ok, Nancy does she great ballroom routines.

[Nicky91]

Looking forward to see how Shayne does with ballroom. He should be ok, Nancy does she great ballroom routines.

yes Nancy's quickstep with Will Mellor to Soda Pop was very much amazing for example

am happy she has a good partner again, after last years first exit with Les

[Nicky91]

https://www.instagram.com/michelle_tsiak/reel/DAZL-WitAXv/

Michelle really seems like the most fun dance teacher honestly

:love:

[Nicky91]

they might be young, foolish and happy, but they are foxtrotting to yet again another good score they hope, its Chris & Dianne

ain't no sunshine when you're gone, but they are hoping to stay for many more weeks, its Jamie & Michelle


one week closer to the final, its Mr Smooth Turkey Farmer JB & Amy


her name is Fire, the song is Fire, but can she deliver the fire in her samba, its TeamMoJo


all about the life of the park in this american smooth, its Nick & Luba


are we ready for Mr Magic Man's Balls of Fire, its Paul & Karen


after their disastrous start last week, they had some help this week for their american smooth, its Pete & Jowita


the doctor finally feels like a woman, its Dr Punam & Gorka


our first charleston of the series to traditional music, its Sam & Nikita


they might be freed from desire, they aren't free from Craig's wrath so they better work hard, its Sarah & Vito


hopefully he isn't going out the door this week, its Shayne & Nancy


move over Anton, Aljaz is a new king of ballroom and he is gonna make dancing queen Tasha shine, its Tasha & Aljaz


from swimming goldland in Paris, to Boogie Wonderland, its Tom & Nadiya


we all know Toyah can be a real nutcase as a rock legend, and hopefully things go better for her this week than last week, its Toyah & Neil


yes even Strauss can be represented in this show, its Wynne & Katya

[Nicky91]

edited the OP just now


we got an early show tonight

[Kate!]

And we are underway. Good opening from Tom.

[Kate!]

Craig you meanie

[hijaxers]

He was awful so wooden and he practically left her on the floor - too busy posing.

[joeysteele]

I liked Tom.
I think he has potential to be really good.

I do agree with Craig that he needs to dance to his height.
Good opening routine though.

[Kate!]

That was AWESOME. Well done Punam.

[Kate!]

People don't forget to make predictions in the Strictly Prediction Game before the end of the show.

[Kate!]

Craig giving very positive feedback there.

[Vanessa]

Don't like the cha cha.
Not bad for her first ballroom. I enjoyed that.

[joeysteele]

Dear me, miserable judges on votes

[joeysteele]

Oh I really dislike the Salsa.
Doubt I'll like this

[Kate!]

Oh I really dislike the Salsa.
Doubt I'll like this

He's one of the weaker dancers

[Vanessa]

The scores are really mean tonight :shocked:

[Kate!]

Craig giving very positive feedback there.

Then gives her a 4. Tight sod.

[Kate!]

Not bad. Still think he's headed for the dance off

[joeysteele]

I didn't like it, no surprise there

[Vanessa]

Oh god he's so stiff

[Kate!]

I didn't like it, no surprise there

Oh god he's so stiff

I can see 2s

[Kate!]

Bollocks. No way was he anywhere near Punam's standard.

[Kate!]

I'm not keen on Wynne

[hijaxers]

I don't think anyone thinks he'll last long but he's trying.

[joeysteele]

This is quite ' nice'.

[Vanessa]

That was beautiful. Really enjoyed that.

[Kate!]

Think he'll get good scores though

[Vanessa]

He's good, but I find him really arrogant and full of himself.

[Kate!]

He's good, but I find him really arrogant and full of himself.

Exactly the same.

Ffs. Well overmarked. Ridiculous.

[Kate!]

JB:love:

[hijaxers]

perfect song for the dance though

[Kate!]

JB not scoring higher than Wynne if that happens will be a travesty. Judges pet is Wynne!

[joeysteele]

That was rather good

[Kate!]

It was Amazeballs

[Kate!]

Utter bullshit scoring.

[Kate!]

They are so gonna fix it for Wynne to top the leaderboard

[Kate!]

Bugger off Shirley.

[joeysteele]

That was a demanding routine.
I liked it but there were issues.

Content packed routine though.

[Kate!]

Chris!!!! Completely fantastic, a joy to watch. How does he do it. Amazing. Applause Applause Applause.

[smudgie]

I can’t get the vision of Gorka’s bottom out of my head.
Perfection.

[Kate!]

I can’t get the vision of Gorka’s bottom out of my head.
Perfection.

Oh yass!

[Kate!]

Bloody hell. Chris totally underscored by half the judges. Said they are fixing it. It's obvious Wynne is the pet.

[Kate!]

Come on Jamie. Beat Wynne.

[joeysteele]

I actually like this.

[Kate!]

I actually like this.

Yes Joey. It was really beautiful

[joeysteele]

Craig's in his miserable mood it seems.

[Kate!]

Oh shut up Craig. What were you watching, you fool.

[smudgie]

Loved the waltz.
Strauss (senior and junior) are my favourite composers.
They danced beautifully to it.

[Kate!]

These scores are taking the piss. They really think Wynne is the best of the night so far. Utter bull.

[joeysteele]

Oh whatever happens tonight I guess this with Toyah could be a hoot.

[Vanessa]

Really enjoyed that rumba. Jamie and Michelle are brilliant!

[Kate!]

Oh whatever happens tonight I guess this with Toyah could be a hoot.

Agreed

[Kate!]

Really enjoyed that rumba. Jamie and Michelle are brilliant!

They deserved more.

[joeysteele]

It's like a red Indian war dance.

[Kate!]

I loved it! Much Much better from Toyah. Especially for an older lady. Well done. She jist might escape the bottom two now.

[Kate!]

She's 66. Wow.

[smudgie]

Ermmmm, I think I might be a tad behind.
Still scoring for Amy and JB.



Aaaaahhhhh, just realised I had the streaming on and had started it late.:blush::blush:

[joeysteele]

She's 66. Wow.

Amazing really.

[joeysteele]

Wasn't keen on Nick last week.
Let's see how he does.

[Kate!]

Ermmmm, I think I might be a tad behind.
Still scoring for Amy and JB.

You'll like Chris's performance

[joeysteele]

You'll like Chris's performance

Chris was good.

[smudgie]

You'll like Chris's performance

Looking forward to it.:cheer2:

[Kate!]

This is good. Well done Nick

[joeysteele]

Wasn't impressed with that.

[Kate!]

I think they've all improved from last week.

[joeysteele]

Oh I forgot about his arm.
He wasn't that bad then as to his dancing.

[Kate!]

Oh I forgot about his arm.
He wasn't that bad then as to his dancing.

Yeah, in the scheme of things he did alright. Don't see him scoring highly though.

[Kate!]

Here's Montell

[joeysteele]

I can't comment on Samba's.
I really dislike Samba and Salsa dances.
Just never liked them.

[Kate!]

Montell was on FIRE! Hot Hot Hot! Johannes is also one of my fave pros.

Excellent. Please top the leaderboard.

[Kate!]

Well underscored compared to Wynne. Pathetically obvious they are up his arse.

[joeysteele]

Liked that routine though.

[Kate!]

That was really beautiful as well. Some lovely emotional performances tonight.

[Kate!]

Please Tash, knock him off the top of the leaderboard cmon

[joeysteele]

The slower dances have been the better.

[Kate!]

The slower dances have been the better.

Yep

[Kate!]

Cmon Tash

[Kate!]

Get in

She did it

[Kate!]

Oh it's Shayne next. I love him

[joeysteele]

Anton said if he had a 12 score he'd give that to Tash.
Then he gives her 9.
One less than the highest score he can.

[Kate!]

Anton said if he had a 12 score he'd give that to Tash.
Then he gives her 9.
One less than the highest score he can.

Weird

[Kate!]

Yes yes YES! Shayne and Nancy. What chemistry! Fantastic choreography.

[joeysteele]

Strong performance from Shayne.

[Kate!]

Oh here's Pete. Not a fan. We'll see.

[Kate!]

I'm really gonna struggle with who to give my votes to. There's 5 couples I feel were exceptional tonight and Sarah hasn't danced yet.

[Kate!]

Ok then Pete, tbf that was a massive improvement. Good job.

[Kate!]

Craig fgs. That was easily worth more than 4.

[joeysteele]

I didn't care for it.

[joeysteele]

That was good .

[Kate!]

That was good .

Sarah? Yes enjoyable.

[Kate!]

Right I'm torn on voting.

We get three votes.

I'm going for Jamie and Shayne, and then it's either got to be Chris or Montell.

[joeysteele]

This will sound odd probably but then I'm prone to the unusual.

He wasn't the best by a long way but I feel Tom warrants more weeks
Plus I think he'll NOT likely have outside voting strong support from the public.

I rather like him so will be giving him my votes tonight.

[Mystic Mock]

I already have to question a few things about tonight's leaderboard.

- Wynne tying with Montell on the night.

- Wynne and Chris being above JB, Jamie, and Sam on the night.

- Toyah tying with Dr. Punam on the night.:joker:

- Tasha topping the leaderboard.

I just feel like I'm once again having a possible disconnect from what I think will be the end outcome in this series.:laugh:

[Vanessa]

Wynne is so arrogant and up himself. Constantly kissing judges asses and seeking attention. I cannot stand this guy.

[Mystic Mock]

Wynne is so arrogant and up himself. Constantly kissing judges asses and seeking attention. I cannot stand this guy.

I don't think he is that bad personally.

I do have an issue with the favouritism and overscoring that he has been getting though.

[Strictly Jake]

Bloomin heck I'm absolutely loving this series. I have so many of them I really love. And it's only week 2!

[Vanessa]

I don't think he is that bad personally.

I do have an issue with the favouritism and overscoring that he has been getting though.

He's definitely getting preferential treatment and it's really pissing me off.

[Mystic Mock]

He's definitely getting preferential treatment and it's really pissing me off.

Tbh I can understand you on that.

[Strictly Jake]

Will try and avoid spoilers and watch on TV tomorrow but going off tonight the dance off

Paul and Karen VS Punam and Gorka

Paul sent off

[Nicky91]

alright my thoughts and scores on week 2


Tom & Nadiya: the chemistry between these two is OFF THE CHARTS, solid cha cha as well 8

Punam & Gorka: personality wise this was amazing, dance content wise this was kinda crap 5

Paul & Karen: ICONIC! even more so than last week 8

Wynne & Katya: truly mesmerizing, enchanting and one for the strictly history books, i mean Strauss music AAAAAHHHHH, that solid viennese waltz content, AAAAH, Yeah Get In Mate! 10

JB & Amy: unfortunately i got reminded of Danny John-Jules sort of similar robotic movement, i see what they were trying to go for, but this was a HUGE no for me 4

Sam & Nikita: undermarked i thought, was a very good fun week 2 standards charleston, and that swivel, delicious 9

Chris & Dianne: as promised to you Kate! i take my metaphorical hat off for him, i was totally blown away and also it seemed like he was leading, well done to Dianne for that! i'm very much impressed and how humble and such a cutie he is :love: 10

Jamie & Michelle: i strongly disagree with Craig and agree with Shirley, in the early weeks you should focus more on getting the fundamentals right, before adding everything else to the performance, and i thought this was one of the better rumba's i've seen on the show technique wise 8

Toyah & Neil: LOL the less said about this, the better :joker: 1

Nick & Luba: i agree with Craig, the potential is there, especially in the ballroom department, such a solid upper half also his lovely smiley face helps selling dances like this also pretty easily for me, 16 hours of training this was great and undermarked slightly i thought, i wonder what could've been if he had a full week of training 7

TeamMoJo: lemme begin positively, this was a gorgeous samba and all that, performance wise though, i thought there was something lacking and idk what, i am nitpicky because i see contender potential here, so yeah not perfect but great and great is still great, right 9

Tasha & Aljaz: lovely oldschool no gimmicky ballroom, whats not to like about this, wow 9

Shayne & Nancy: i was dreading he might turn out to be a disaster, but thankfully it wasn't a disaster, very solid tango with a nice storytelling, was like watching a scene from a movie, that well sold 8

Pete & Jowita: the lifts were the only amazing thing about this unfortunately, there was nothing smooth about this american smooth, very pedestrian, he didn't sell the cowboy theme either that well, i agree with craig more lumberjack than cowboy lol, sorry jowita you know i love you 5

Sarah & Vito: i prefer this one to Ellie's last year, much better build-up in the beginning before the music really kicked in, so much drama, i mean for a comedy actress she should really consider playing roles in drama series/films because she has a talent for that as well, right about the paso, lovely content, lovely showstopper 9



my prediction for the dance off tonight

Pete & Jowita VS Toyah & Neil

and not gonna think about how that one goes down, because could go either way between those two duds

[Nicky91]

now 5 thoughts about the show itself

1. still very much appreciating the fact Michelle finally has a partner :lovedup: she's so sexy but personality wise also so cute
2. appreciating Wynne's sort of humour, might not be for everyone though
3. loved Tess her knock knock joke before Chris's performance
4. screw TPTB trying to make me like Pete in his VT this week with his doggo's, it worked for a minute but then i saw him try to perform again so lol
5. this year is soooo competitive

[Mystic Mock]

I actually don't mind Pete.

It's unusual as I normally don't like the TOWIE lot, but he has been funny so far imo.

[Nicky91]

I actually don't mind Pete.

It's unusual as I normally don't like the TOWIE lot, but he has been funny so far imo.

reality stars aren't celebrities though



Tasha also is a model, and our 2nd disabled contestant of this year (amazing how despite not being able to hear the music, being such an amazing dancer, we haven't had that before either on strictly i think)

[Mystic Mock]

reality stars aren't celebrities though



Tasha also is a model, and our 2nd disabled contestant of this year (amazing how despite not being able to hear the music, being such an amazing dancer, we haven't had that before either on strictly i think)

Oh I agree that Pete isn't really what I class as a Celebrity, but I still don't mind him despite the bizarre casting imo.

[Strictly Jake]

reality stars aren't celebrities though



Tasha also is a model, and our 2nd disabled contestant of this year (amazing how despite not being able to hear the music, being such an amazing dancer, we haven't had that before either on strictly i think)

Well we have, rose ayling Ellis, however I think Tasha can hear the music thanks to her implant

[Nicky91]

Paul Merson is serving me so far that kind of fun energy exactly what we needed these times of constant negativity and **** in the news


his spatula signature move is super iconique :clap1: and honestly i saw some salsa moves so (for a guy who first thought salsa was more a dipping sauce for crisps)


and also well executed lifts

[Nicky91]

correct result


Tom was the worst in the dance off of the two, his timing was completely off

[Nicky91]

Sam as Lara Croft, omg she is perfect for that!


Jamie & Michelle quickstep to i'm still standing from rocket man, love it



Punam a bhangra couples choice to bend it like beckham :worship: :worship:




and Wynne as Mrs Doubtfire :lovedup:

[Nicky91]

Chris as Daredevil would not be a too bad idea honestly, having him playing a visually impaired superhero

that soundtrack could make a nice tango or paso doble?


Dianne as Elektra would also be refreshing from her usually having the childish themes on movie week



but tbh, i really hope production won't treat Chris as the joke act this week, with some lame child friendly theme


they need to play into his disability the right way




-------
Montell with dreamgirls, boringly predictable but we know sis is gonna slay as beyonce so who cares if it is a boring choice, also a fab theme for Johannes he loves his diva's too so

[Mystic Mock]

Sam as Lara Croft, omg she is perfect for that!


Jamie & Michelle quickstep to i'm still standing from rocket man, love it



Punam a bhangra couples choice to bend it like beckham :worship: :worship:




and Wynne as Mrs Doubtfire :lovedup:

Is she actually going to dress up like Lara Croft?:amazed:

Or Is this going to be a disappointing prank from you Nicky?:bawling:

[Kate!]

Is she actually going to dress up like Lara Croft?:amazed:

Or Is this going to be a disappointing prank from you Nicky?:bawling:

For once I think its genuine Mock.

[Nicky91]

they said so on the results show last night?


and Wynne did a stunning Mrs Doubtfire imitation already, that accent :flutter: also i know the song already i think, Dude Looks like a Lady, maybe a Paso Doble? or a Tango, and we do have our female-female performance for the year sorted. thank you lovely lovely BBC


Mrs Doubtfire i've seen like 5 times if not more, i miss robin williams so much :( he was an icon

[Mystic Mock]

For once I think its genuine Mock.

:dance:

[Livia]

I actually don't mind Pete.

It's unusual as I normally don't like the TOWIE lot, but he has been funny so far imo.

Me too. I was definitely not a Pete fan but I've warmed to him. And I really like Jowita.



reality stars aren't celebrities though



Tasha also is a model, and our 2nd disabled contestant of this year (amazing how despite not being able to hear the music, being such an amazing dancer, we haven't had that before either on strictly i think)

Previous winner Rose Ayling Ellis is profoundly deaf. Tasha can hear the music, she has a cochlea implant. Plus, she studied commercial dance at uni so the public will not allow her to win. The judges will vote her through every week until the public kick her out at the final like they do with trained dancers every year.

[Kate!]

Me too. I was definitely not a Pete fan but I've warmed to him. And I really like Jowita.





Previous winner Rose Ayling Ellis is profoundly deaf. Tasha can hear the music, she has a cochlea implant. Plus, she studied commercial dance at uni so the public will not allow her to win. The judges will vote her through every week until the public kick her out at the final like they do with trained dancers every year.


We are in sync today Livia. I've agreed 101% with everything you've posted so far today.

[Livia]

We are in sync today Livia. I've agreed 101% with everything you've posted so far today.

Katie, you are most wise.

I'm channelling arista today, as you can see.

[Nicky91]

La La La La i did not just read that La La La La


i don't care if someone has past dance experience

[Kate!]

La La La La i did not just read that La La La La


i don't care if someone has past dance experience

Well that's funny peculiar as you regularly bashed Layton last year.

[Livia]

La La La La i did not just read that La La La La


i don't care if someone has past dance experience

Right. You don't care if someone has an unfair advantage in a competition. Got it.

[Nicky91]

Well that's funny peculiar as you regularly bashed Layton last year.

wasn't because of his dance experience, hun


more because i thought there was not much genuine magic, unlike my precious GOAT same-sex partnership faves Nicolas & Vadim


also where Nicolas is soooooo lovely humble, Layton on the other hand quite arrogant, and Nikita ain't ''King Choreo'' unlike Vadim

[Kate!]

wasn't because of his dance experience, hun


more because i thought there was not much genuine magic, unlike my precious GOAT same-sex partnership faves Nicolas & Vadim


also where Nicolas is soooooo lovely humble, Layton on the other hand quite arrogant, and Nikita ain't ''King Choreo'' unlike Vadim

Well I don't know what you were watching but I saw stunning performances week upon week with fantastic choreography. He wasn't my choice of winner, I was rooting for Ellie, but was gorgeous to watch.

[Nicky91]

Well I don't know what you were watching but I saw stunning performances week upon week with fantastic choreography. He wasn't my choice of winner, I was rooting for Ellie, but was gorgeous to watch.

only performance i liked from Ellie and still re-watch time to time again is her halloween salsa, with Vito somehow unintentionally channeling his inner Lorne, with that green make up and red hair :flutter:

[Kate!]

only performance i liked from Ellie and still re-watch time to time again is her halloween salsa, with Vito somehow unintentionally channeling his inner Lorne, with that green make up and red hair :flutter:

You didn't like either Ellie or Layton at all then.

You have no soul.

[Nicky91]

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hoping we'll get this move by Wynne on saturday as well :D

[Mystic Mock]

Layton and Nigel were my favourites last year.

[Kate!]

Layton and Nigel were my favourites last year.

I still think Nigel could have won had he not been injured.

[Vanessa]

I still think Nigel could have won had he not been injured.

Loved Nigel last year. He was amazing!

[Kate!]

Loved Nigel last year. He was amazing!

Totally! Amazing dancer. And a fab partnership with Katya.

[Mystic Mock]

I still think Nigel could have won had he not been injured.

I think so too.

[Nicky91]

i would've won if i had competed and we all know it

:smug:

[Nicky91]

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[Nicky91]

IMDB ratings

Mrs Doubtfire 7.1
Dreamgirls 6.6
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham 7.4
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider 5.8
Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone 7.6
Barbie 6.8
The Little Mermaid 7.2
Rocketman 7.3
Wonka 7.0
Paddington 2 7.8
The Magnificent Seven 7.7
George of the Jungle 5.5
Elvis 7.3
Wayne's World 7.0

[Nicky91]

and yes the song Pure Imagination in the newest Wonka is slightly different than in the original and in Tim Burton's

so JB & Amy's likely to be different to Ore & Joanne's, as this one is entirely about Wonka building his chocolate factory empire from scratch, pretty sure Amy will be playing ''Noodle''

[Nicky91]

Chris has such an easy dance for movie week, nothing difficult about the Jive LOL

:smug:

[Crimson Dynamo]

I saw Merson last night on Gogglebox and it was genuinely embarrassing

I don't know what marks he got but surely it was 2 and 3's?

[Nicky91]

I saw Merson last night on Gogglebox and it was genuinely embarrassing

I don't know what marks he got but surely it was 2 and 3's?

2+4+4+5=15

[Nicky91]

ones i look forward the most to tonight

Jamie & Michelle's Quickstep

Chris & Dianne's Jive

Wynne & Katya's Cha Cha

Punam & Gorka's Bhangra (just because i love this dance style a lot)

Sarah & Vito's viennese waltz (to honour Dame Maggie Smith and yes it is confirmed Sarah will play her character for tonights routine)

[Nicky91]

edited the OP now with tonights info, how late it starts

[Mystic Mock]

Personally I thought that Sarah had the best dance of the night.

Dr. Punam the most improved.

Sam definitely having a dance that I'll never forget... In more ways than one.:smug:

And Pete shaking his butt in Craig's face was funny.

Did Shirley score Chris & Wynne higher than Sam, Jamie, Montell, and Pete?:joker:

What planet is she on sometimes.:joker:

[joeysteele]

Personally I thought that Sarah had the best dance of the night.

Dr. Punam the most improved.

Sam definitely having a dance that I'll never forget... In more ways than one.:smug:

And Pete shaking his butt in Craig's face was funny.

Did Shirley score Chris & Wynne higher than Sam, Jamie, Montell, and Pete?:joker:

What planet is she on sometimes.:joker:

Definitely as to Sarah.

Plus I did really like Dr Punam too.

It was a good show
I share your view of Shirley, her comments are often at odds with how she votes.

[Mystic Mock]

Definitely as to Sarah.

Plus I did really like Dr Punam too.

It was a good show
I share your view of Shirley, her comments are often at odds with how she votes.

Well how Wynne and Chris were not in the bottom four of the leaderboard was bizarre to me, and I know that's not all Shirley's fault tbf, but we can all tell why she scored Wynne higher than Sam on the night.:rolleyes:

Also I do think that Tasha is getting some bonus points off of the judges, not as severe as Chris & Wynne, but still enough for me to notice.

[Nicky91]

BEST MOVIE WEEK SHOW EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

my thoughts and scores

TeamMoJo: this was a solid opener, i agree with the judges, slightly hesitant in one place but all in all, great tango and great dreamgirls performance 8

Toyah & Neil: as a theatre jazz this was AMAZING, that acting work was divine, however as a samba, this was lacklustre and mediocre 5

Chris & Dianne: FAB-U-LOUS! those kicks and flicks were really good, the performance overall was grosses kino, that sense of rhythm from him is off the charts, wow 9

Tasha & Aljaz: lovely Barbie performance, great technical rumba as well 9

Paul & Karen: very enjoyable for me personally, iconic yet again, Mr Magic Man is a legend! 7

Sarah & Vito: very touching tribute to Dame Maggie's HP character, good viennese waltz also although indeed there was rise and fall where you don't want that in this dance 7

Pete & Jowita: his personal best, have nothing more to say 8

JB & Amy: first performance i enjoyed from these two and giving chocolates to the judges made the whole Wonka theme this week from them more wholesome and adorable 8

Sam & Nikita: i agree with Anton actually, yes too strong up front with her legs but she is playing an action hero so she needs that dominant posing, for me one of the very few paso's which was danced not walked too pedestrianly, lovely storytelling too 9

Shayne & Nancy: he is more handsome dressed as Elvis than what he normally looks like :fan: where everything was tight last week, so soft this week, careful Anton, he is king of ballroom potential 8

Wynne & Katya: YASS YASS YASS, dance of the night for me 10

Punam & Gorka: i am a person who has seen many bhangra's before on the german version, and i must say GREAT EFFORT, placement of hands indeed so smooth and lovely executed, a good flow throughout the routine which is necessary although i would've liked more solo bits from her, rather than too many lifts since the main ingredient of bhangra are many placed and well coordinated movements, and there aren't that many lifts in bhangra so i'm marking one or two points down for that, but all in all well done 8

Jamie & Michelle: too much gapping, too much focus on technique either, deffo one who is in danger this week especially when the judges jinxed him saying he is a contender, his weakest performance to date 4

[Nicky91]

even though Paul went off on the wrong foot and inwards, he at least attempted a cuban break

so yes he is going forward, whereas Toyah threw the technique content in the bin again and went all out theatre jazz (nothing to lose attitude i think after surprisingly surviving the dance off last week vs Tom)



i hope i am wrong that Jamie isn't in danger, because i am wanting Michelle to do well enough in her first year to stay on for few more years with a celebrity, also i am not gonna blame Michelle for this sort of choreo, i mean it is movie week after all, i think she choreographed it recognizable to rocketman, even if at the cost of a great technical quickstep, but they were awarded a higher score by Craig compared to last week so in the end going more for performance this week paid off nicely towards Craig

[Nicky91]

looking forward to the group dance in the results show, their own take on a sitcom :think:


and Alexis Ffrench, idk him, but apparently he is more a classical soul musician

Ffrench has headlined the Royal Albert Hall, collaborated with fashion houses Miyake and Hugo Boss, played Latitude Festival, worked with pop artist Paloma Faith, and composed several film scores. An advocate for music education, Ffrench is a Governing Body Member and Trustee of the Royal Academy of Music, London, and is the first Artistic Director of the Royal Schools of Music. As a broadcaster, Ffrench is the host of Classical Connections on Apple Music 1

.

[Nicky91]

Chris having the Salsa, an australia tribute for Dianne to Men at work Land Downunder

thats gonna be so much fun :dance:



Wynne a tango to money money money by ABBA (that operating bit from him last night again :flutter: :cool:)



Sam & Nikita a shakira samba, them thinking whenever wherever sounds anywhere similar to Hips don't Lie :joker: :joker: and yes their song is the latter

[Nicky91]

as for last nights dance off

Toyah leaving was the correct result


Paul indeed did his cha cha better second time around, more moving outwards instead of inwards, i like how Paul is steadily working on focus to the dance technique compared to the first two weeks where he just did something other than the actual dance

who knows maybe he has a ballroom this week and we'll see another improvement



Jamie & Michelle back to latin (not confirmed which latin though)

[Mystic Mock]

Chris having the Salsa, an australia tribute for Dianne to Men at work Land Downunder

thats gonna be so much fun :dance:



Wynne a tango to money money money by ABBA (that operating bit from him last night again :flutter: :cool:)



Sam & Nikita a shakira samba, them thinking whenever wherever sounds anywhere similar to Hips don't Lie :joker: :joker: and yes their song is the latter

That sounds like a bottom two trip for Sam.

[Nicky91]

Hips Don't Lie at least used less than Whenever Wherever though




but honestly, i am fully invested in the Australian Appreciation Salsa, very nice to not make the celebrity shine but the pro for once with the music choice

hope Dianne's family will also love it

[Vanessa]

Jamie and Michelle are on latin. I'm really hoping for a jive.

[Nicky91]

OOF

the show on November 9th i cannot watch live

luckily i am also recording them



i have regio song contest to watch, to cheer my province Brabant on

[Mystic Mock]

Good luck to your Province Nicky91

[Nicky91]

Paul is gonna surprise this week


his training footage looked promising, and i like the look of Karen's dress either, very traditional ballroom



Magic Man being turned into Fred Astaire 2.0 in one week, now thats really magic, from nothing to something little more and more each week

[Nicky91]

Wynne & Katya - Tango to Money, Money, Money by ABBA

Sarah & Vito - Foxtrot to Birds of a Feather by Billie Eilish

Sam & Nikita - Samba to Hips Don't Lie by Shakira

Chris & Dianne - Salsa to Down Under by Men at Work

Pete & Jowita - Quickstep to A Town Called Malice by The Jam

JB & Amy - Rumba to You Might Need Somebody by Kara Marni

Paul & Karen - Quickstep to I Won’t Dance by Fred Astaire

Montell & Johannes - Viennese Waltz to Nobody Gets Me by SZA

Tasha & Aljaz - Charleston to Unhealthy by Shania Twain & Anne-Marie

Jamie & Michelle - Salsa to Danza Kuduro by Lucenzo

Shayne & Nancy - Cha Cha to Ain't No Love (Ain't No Use) by Sub Sub Ft Melanie Williams

Punam & Gorka - Jive to 2 Be Loved (Am I Ready) by Lizzo

Nick & Luba - Charleston to Rain on the Roof from Paddington 2

.

[Nicky91]

the irony of a worm dancing to Lucenzo

:hehe:


that is a waste of a Lucenzo banger, also ''Turn Me On'' is way better than ''Danza Kuduro''

[Mystic Mock]

the irony of a worm dancing to Lucenzo

:hehe:


that is a waste of a Lucenzo banger, also ''Turn Me On'' is way better than ''Danza Kuduro''

I like Jamie's dances in general personally.

I hope that Sam can do well with the Samba.🤞

[Nicky91]

Sam won't be in that much trouble after all i think


those in danger zone this week i think will be: Punam, Jamie, Nick, and maybe Pete too idk if he gets overshadowed by better quickstep performances from Paul and the quickstep elements in Tasha's charleston


i can also see Paul shocking everyone (in a positive way) with his own sort of ''David James moment''

could see TeamMoJo also possibly having a breakthrough moment with their VW


Sarah can go both ways i think, but as long as Vito has made sure of enough rise and fall, she'll do good enough to stay out of the dangerous positions on the table


Shayne is a ''make or break'' week for him, is his Cha Cha gonna be an improvement from his week 1 samba


Wynne HAS to make it as far as icons week, he just has to tbh, for him to be in drag once more to play Adele :fc: he'd be perfect for a rumba to someone like you (with him beginning with an operatic version of that song) i can totally imagine him slaying that

[Mystic Mock]

I will be shocked if Sarah was in the bottom two.

She's been giving good performances so far imo.

[Nicky91]

i am happy we get to see LUBA DRESSED AS PADDINGTON after all

:cheer2:

[Nicky91]

Nick will be Hugh Grant's character from the film, whom in that scene also sings that tune btw

[Nicky91]

edited the title with the correct time for this week :)


ones who i myself look forward to the most

Chris & Dianne

TeamMoJo

JB & Amy (more excited if he can keep the momentum from last week going)


but actually all of them

[Nicky91]

begins in 55 minutes from now :cheer:


everyone enjoy the show

[Kate!]

begins in 55 minutes from now :cheer:


everyone enjoy the show

You too Nicky

[Vanessa]

Shane was brilliant.

[joeysteele]

This is dire from Nick.

[joeysteele]

Shane was brilliant.

He was really good.

[Vanessa]

OMFG Jamie was fantastic!

[Kate!]

Ffs Judges favourite Wynne again. Sick of him.

[joeysteele]

That was a messy jive.
Gorka sometimes seems to just do his own thing in routines
She looked a bit lost

[Mystic Mock]

How on earth did Wynne score a 34?

He barely danced.:joker:

[Kate!]

How on earth did Wynne score a 34?

He barely danced.:joker:

Blatant favouritism. He's.obviously judge's pet.

[Mystic Mock]

Blatant favouritism. He's.obviously judge's pet.

I haven't been too annoyed by Wynne in other performances, because I get that the Show elevates his scores because he has a big personality.

But this week weren't even remotely entertaining from him imo, and like you've said it does scream of favouritism.

He should've been bottom of the leaderboard for barely dancing.

[Mystic Mock]

Have we had any reports on who the bottom two is?

Stiff Sam needs to pull through.:fc:

[Nicky91]

my thoughts and scores

Shayne & Nancy: great opener, fun bowling theme, would've liked more fluidity, more hip actions but good performance 7

Sarah & Vito: harshly undermarked, i recognized a lot of foxtrot in it and it was silky smooth throughout, the footwork yes not perfect but still great i thought 8

Nick & Luba: can understand no swivels bc of his injury and Luba cleverly choreographed it into more of a slapstick version, also not enough creativity umm this was a scene from paddington 2, you can't do anything original, but despite his injuries, GREAT performance 8

Jamie & Michelle: overmarked (judges pet much?) no hip action whatsoever, no chemistry either between these two, and those lifts looked rather lame and predictable 1

Wynne & Katya: too much faffing about at the start as Len would've said, but once the dancing got going it looked good but would've liked more of that, shame 7

Punam & Gorka: dance disaster, flatfooted throughout and not enough variation between the kicks and flicks, not your night, i agree craig 1

Paul & Karen: Magic Man has his revenge after last weeks dance off!!!! how charming he looked in those tails, top hat and cane too, good quickstep content too but yes he can smile some more 8

JB & Amy: sadly not keeping the momentum going from last week, indeed very stilted where in rumba you need to keep that flow going throughout the routine, not much passion or emotion either i'm afraid 2

Chris & Dianne: FAB-U-LOUS, easily his best dance to date 10

TeamMoJo: the gladiator becomes a ballroom princess, never thought we'd be saying that, wow potential to be a contender 9

Sam & Nikita: not Nikita starting off thinking it is a paso doble instead of samba LOL, also Sam is deffo not worse than Punam, but was this good, No 4

Pete & Jowita: Pete Travolta, well i guess it had its effect because this was his best dance to date, not as good quickstep as Paul's but i am a sucker for the traditionals, otherwise it was hella enjoyable, bro 8

Tasha & Aljaz: those on tiktok got sick me thinks LMAO :laugh3: other than that, no comment about the routine 11

[Mystic Mock]

Sam's dancing transcends what we mere mortals fathom as good dancing.

Her elegance across the dancefloor is hard to describe.

And ultimately... Her hips don't lie.
Nicky91

[Nicky91]

Sam's dancing transcends what we mere mortals fathom as good dancing.

Her elegance across the dancefloor is hard to describe.

And ultimately... Her hips don't lie.
Nicky91

idk if her hips didn't lie, because i saw no hip action :laugh:

[Mystic Mock]

idk if her hips didn't lie, because i saw no hip action :laugh:

Technique is irrelevant when Sam's onscreen.

We just watch.:flutter:

[Nicky91]

am not angry about judges overmarking Wynne, helps keep him safe so


and he needs to be icons week, he needs to (otherwise a huge injustice if we potentially get robbed of him as Adele, would be even more iconic than mrs doubtfire)


Tasha needs to play Britney i hope

[joeysteele]

Really Nick was absolutely dire.
Look, if he's injured and cannot perform to the fullest needed then he shouldn't be in.

He was weaker before he was injured.
He was the poorest by a mile last night.

[Nicky91]

Really Nick was absolutely dire.
Look, if he's injured and cannot perform to the fullest needed then he shouldn't be in.

He was weaker before he was injured.
He was the poorest by a mile last night.

he truly wasn't


Punam was the poorest of the night by a long mile, followed by Jamie (but we all know Jamie has a weakspot with production as the xmas special champion, the vile cheat he is + and michelle this will be her only year i think, too dull and forgettable personality lol, michelle will get hanna haarala'd)

[joeysteele]

Technique is irrelevant when Sam's onscreen.

We just watch.:flutter:

I like Sam too Mock.

It was a good routine and in my view warranted better scoring from the judges HOWEVER the judges, well 3 of them, particularly Shirley seem to have a dislike of Nikita.
That's been so over all the series he's been part of the show unfortunately.

[joeysteele]

he truly wasn't


Punam was the poorest of the night by a long mile, followed by Jamie (but we all know Jamie has a weakspot with production as the xmas special champion, the vile cheat he is + and michelle this will be her only year i think, too dull and forgettable personality lol, michelle will get hanna haarala'd)

I think you and I were watching something different.

I thought Jamie was really good actually.
As for Dr Punam I think she did pretty good overall.
However I have to say the routine looked and in my view was messy.
Gorka at times in my view devises routines which have him going off doing his own thing in the dance, rather than linking with the partner.
However I enjoyed it still.

Nick I have to say again was dire, absolutely dire.
It's sad he sustained an injury but I found the whole routine frankly tedious to watch.

[Mystic Mock]

I like Sam too Mock.

It was a good routine and in my view warranted better scoring from the judges HOWEVER the judges, well 3 of them, particularly Shirley seem to have a dislike of Nikita.
That's been so over all the series he's been part of the show unfortunately.

Shirley also does have a bias against the female contestants.

Although I will be fair and say that she's more casual with it this series compared to other years, but it does creep in sometimes with Sam, and I honestly can't think as to why.:laugh:

[Mystic Mock]

Really Nick was absolutely dire.
Look, if he's injured and cannot perform to the fullest needed then he shouldn't be in.

He was weaker before he was injured.
He was the poorest by a mile last night.

I agree with you that Nick was very poor last night.

[Vanessa]

I thought Jamie was brilliant. It wasn't perfect, but he captured the party vibe perfectly.
He had me up and dancing :dance:

[Vanessa]

I think you and I were watching something different.

I thought Jamie was really good actually.
As for Dr Punam I think she did pretty good overall.
However I have to say the routine looked and in my view was messy.
Gorka at times in my view devises routines which have him going off doing his own thing in the dance, rather than linking with the partner.
However I enjoyed it still.

Nick I have to say again was dire, absolutely dire.
It's sad he sustained an injury but I found the whole routine frankly tedious to watch.

Jamie's best dance. Some of the fans of other couples are starting to feel threatened by him.

[joeysteele]

Jamie's best dance. Some of the fans of other couples are starting to feel threatened by him.

I agree, it was Jamie's best dance so far.

[Crimson Dynamo]

more sleaze and scandal

:umm2:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/10/13/strictly-dancer-pushes-hand-off-waist-ignore-high-five-joke/

[Nicky91]

more sleaze and scandal

:umm2:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/10/13/strictly-dancer-pushes-hand-off-waist-ignore-high-five-joke/

lol, i thought that was quite funny


:laugh::laugh:

[Nicky91]

I thought Jamie was brilliant. It wasn't perfect, but he captured the party vibe perfectly.
He had me up and dancing :dance:

i preferred Chris's salsa


especially the Kangaroo moves in the beginning were so much fun :dance: :dance:

[Nicky91]

Pete is for example someone who i didn't expect much from pre-week 1


but he has a similar smoothness, relaxedness about him like John Schneider also had on DWTS (more surprising from Pete who doesn't have a performing background whereas John also had his country music background working in his favor) and chemistry wise also kinda similar

Jowita has a similar charm to her as Emma Slater has (i think she would similarly also be a good one for older males)

[Mystic Mock]

more sleaze and scandal

:umm2:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/10/13/strictly-dancer-pushes-hand-off-waist-ignore-high-five-joke/

Some people are being so nasty about the contestants this season.

It's just a dancing show fgs.:laugh:

[Nicky91]

how on earth were Shayne and Nancy in that dance off????

:conf:


Judges thankfully saved them



also good on Nick for still dancing a personal best in that dance off, but if ur PB isn't enough than its just bad luck, sad cuz he could've beaten Punam :(

[Nicky91]

imagine people voting for The Nose who can't dance :joker:

[Mystic Mock]

how on earth were Shayne and Nancy in that dance off????

:conf:


Judges thankfully saved them



also good on Nick for still dancing a personal best in that dance off, but if ur PB isn't enough than its just bad luck, sad cuz he could've beaten Punam :(

Shayne appears to be disliked by the public.

I saw the Strictly audience go silent when his name was called out at the start of the Show on Saturday, while the crowd was cheering for everyone else.

I personally don't like Shayne that much myself, but even I'm surprised at the hostility towards him.

[GoldHeart]

Shayne appears to be disliked by the public.

I saw the Strictly audience go silent when his name was called out at the start of the Show on Saturday, while the crowd was cheering for everyone else.

I personally don't like Shayne that much myself, but even I'm surprised at the hostility towards him.

Really?? ,I thought he'd be popular...so that's surprising :conf: . He was giving disco energy on Saturday, routine looked fun.

[Vanessa]

Please let Jamie and Michelle do the Charleston. I've been waiting since week one!