Strictly Celeb Tibb Dancing Series 2: Rhythm Is Gonna Get You

[Ammi]

Wales Clog Dancing
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[Strictly Jake]

Your getting so good at this Ammi. You will be an expert by the next series(November 25 by the way)

[Ammi]

Venezuela Joropo
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[Dogeatdog]

So this would’ve been my choice for weather week, I absolutely love this song and I’d imagine it would be more suited to a slower style of dance such as Contemporary maybe?

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[Strictly Jake]

So this would’ve been my choice for weather week, I absolutely love this song and I’d imagine it would be more suited to a slower style of dance such as Contemporary maybe?

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Yeah I'm surprised noone chose this. Giving Foxtrot vibes

[Dogeatdog]

…yeah, I feel now that I have less pressure and more space to just explore the dances and the beat of the music for the dance…rather than focus on the songs, if that makes sense…?…I’m kind of a bit obsessed in looking for songs in the theme that would fit certain dances even though it’s just for the heck of it…now I feel more ready to actually play the game…I was ahead of my time of being ready when I was in there…:laugh:…or something like that….

Yh you would probably be top every week if you were still in the game :laugh: It’s funny how things like that happen.

[Ammi]

Yh you would probably be top every week if you were still in the game :laugh: It’s funny how things like that happen.

…I’m thinking that I’m just one of those people who are better from the sidelines and not actually in it…a no pressure kind of gal…:laugh:…it’s so much more fun…

[Barry.]

This is going to be tough

[Benjamin]

My world dance is so tough, I can’t find much to match it .

[Mystic Mock]

…I’m thinking that I’m just one of those people who are better from the sidelines and not actually in it…a no pressure kind of gal…:laugh:…it’s so much more fun…

Tbf, it partially comes down to if you can connect with a particular theme and dance in a game like this I think.

Next time you might be in the final.

[Ammi]

Tbf, it partially comes down to if you can connect with a particular theme and dance in a game like this I think.

Next time you might be in the final.

…:love:…you’re too kind, Mock…

[Strictly Jake]

Im joined now by one of last years runners up, Michelle Keegan

Michelle how are you finding this series?

It's been so enjoyable to watch, its a lot tougher this time around, and the votes seem to be so close every week it's tense to watch

Who is your favourite currently?

I don't have one, I like all of them they have all brought their A game every single week so far. It's a hard one to call

So which week have you enjoyed the most so far?

I quite liked the talent show week it was very funny looking back at some of those shows. I'd say eurovision was the strongest week overall though

Any words of advice for our remaining celebrities?

I'd say try thinking outside of the box, but not so out of the box that it doesn't make sense to the theme. But originality always seems to score higher. Overall enjoy it too as you never know when you will leave

Are you excited for our next theme?

Yeah there are some amazing tv themes out there aren't there, and around the world is always lovely to see dances we don't always see be represented

Thanks for joining us Michelle!

[Strictly Jake]

We are now joined once again by this weeks winner Chris Pratt

1. Well done for winning two weeks in a row how does that feel?

Very unexpected if I’m honest! I was so sure a certain performance would top the leaderboard this week.

2. Are you more excited for the tv themes or around the world?

The world one is interesting but definitely a lot harder as it’s dances we’re not familiar with, so I’d say that one.

3. If you could bring back any of the past celebrities/players who would you choose?

Maybe Beso or Nicky just because they went so early on and would have been interesting to see their choices for some of these later rounds.

4. Do you think you have a fair chance of winning this now?

I do, as I’ve scored well each round. But I feel the same about the majority remaining. The quality is very high and it’s going to be a close final whoever makes it.

5. Which world dance are you most looking forward to see being performed?

I’m really interested to see them all. Especially how people adapt to their dance and song choice and if they go for obvious choices or not.

[Ammi]

…a new who’s who guess…

Annie - Britney
Barry - Rihanna
Benjamin - Chris Pratt
Jones - Tom Holland
Liam -Keira Knightley
Livia - Anne Hathaway
Mock - Shania Twain

[Mystic Mock]

…a new who’s who guess…

Annie - Britney
Barry - Rihanna
Benjamin - Chris Pratt
Jones - Tom Holland
Liam -Keira Knightley
Livia - Anne Hathaway
Mock - Shania Twain

:whistle:

[Benjamin]

…a new who’s who guess…

Annie - Britney
Barry - Rihanna
Benjamin - Chris Pratt
Jones - Tom Holland
Liam -Keira Knightley
Livia - Anne Hathaway
Mock - Shania Twain

Interesting. I can’t comment yet, but I’ll be intrigued to see if you get any correct.

[Strictly Jake]

We are joined now by our latest eliminee Niamh

1. So how do you feel about leaving?
Disappointed obviously but I had a feeling this week would be my downfall. Its hard to pick a good Salsa sing i think

2. What was your favourite dance you did?
The Quickstep

3. Your overall favourite themed week?
I liked the 80s British icon week

4. Are you most gutted about not doing your TV Theme dance or your around the world dance?
TV by a long margin!

5. Which Celebrity do you think has biggest chance of winning?
Hhhmmm Chris or Keira I think but everyone is great, last round was so hard to rank everyone was so good

[Strictly Jake]

And a guest performance by benson boone
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[Mystic Mock]

Great interview Niamh.

[Dogeatdog]

Sad to see you go Niamh, you played really well :love:

[Niamh.]

Thanks guys :love:

[Strictly Jake]

I can now reveal the dances for next week

Theme One: Anything to do with the celebrity you are

Anne: Waltz
Britney: Samba
Chris: Theatre Jazz
Keira: Contemporary
Rihanna: Rumba
Shania: Tango
Tom: Charleston

Theme 2: Songs with Names in the title

Anne: Quickstep
Britney: Argentine Tango
Chris: Street Dance
Keira: Jive
Rihanna: Paso Doble
Shania: Viennese Waltz
Tom: Salsa

[Kate!]

2 really great themes. Good luck all of you.

[Ammi]

We are joined now by our latest eliminee Niamh

1. So how do you feel about leaving?
Disappointed obviously but I had a feeling this week would be my downfall. Its hard to pick a good Salsa sing i think

2. What was your favourite dance you did?
The Quickstep

3. Your overall favourite themed week?
I liked the 80s British icon week

4. Are you most gutted about not doing your TV Theme dance or your around the world dance?
TV by a long margin!

5. Which Celebrity do you think has biggest chance of winning?
Hhhmmm Chris or Keira I think but everyone is great, last round was so hard to rank everyone was so good

…:lovedup:…

[Ammi]

…Sopranos theme tune…Rumba…?…I can choose songs, I just can’t choose the dances that match…:laugh:…

[Ammi]

…a new who’s who guess…

Annie - Britney
Barry - Rihanna
Benjamin - Chris Pratt
Jones - Tom Holland
Liam -Keira Knightley
Livia - Anne Hathaway
Mock - Shania Twain

…ahhhhaaaaa… Barry. …you were Rihanna, yes…?….you’re my first correct identity guess….:lovedup:…

[Mystic Mock]

…ahhhhaaaaa… Barry. …you were Rihanna, yes…?….you’re my first correct identity guess….:lovedup:…

Well done Ammi.:dance:

If I get eliminated next (which wouldn't surprise me tbh,) I will have to send my own predictions through of who I think everyone is.

See who comes closer.:laugh:

[Ammi]

Well done Ammi.:dance:

If I get eliminated next (which wouldn't surprise me tbh,) I will have to send my own predictions through of who I think everyone is.

See who comes closer.:laugh:

…that sounds like a plan, Mock…:love:..but I won’t wish for it to happen to soon, you really are doing excellently…

[Barry.]

…ahhhhaaaaa… Barry. …you were Rihanna, yes…?….you’re my first correct identity guess….:lovedup:…

Are you……. Oda Mae Brown??

[Benjamin]

Are you……. Oda Mae Brown??

She’s such a babe :lovedup:

[Mystic Mock]

…that sounds like a plan, Mock…:love:..but I won’t wish for it to happen to soon, you really are doing excellently…

Thanks Ammi.

Hopefully I can make the Semi-final.:fc:

But I'm not too confident with my dances.:joker:

[Maru]

This one I wanted to do for Talent Show week, but I didn't have the right dance. I sent it to Jake just to comment on it and he was very happy it wasn't Masked Singer. It has that ethereal VHS sound to it:

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[Ammi]

…I’m definitely entering my Oda Mae era now with that one correct guess…:pipe:…

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[Ammi]

Thanks Ammi.

Hopefully I can make the Semi-final.:fc:

But I'm not too confident with my dances.:joker:

…well, the bright and hopeful and optimistic thing is, Mock…?…no one else seems confident either…:laugh:…

[Benjamin]

…well, the bright and hopeful and optimistic thing is, Mock…?…no one else seems confident either…:laugh:…

Hahaha understatement. :joker:

We’re all doubting our choices each round it seems.

[Ammi]

This one I wanted to do for Talent Show week, but I didn't have the right dance. I sent it to Jake just to comment on it and he was very happy it wasn't Masked Singer. It has that ethereal VHS sound to it:

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…excellent…:love:…that would be a great contemporary dance, wouldn’t it…also a paso doble or a tango…?…

[Mystic Mock]

…well, the bright and hopeful and optimistic thing is, Mock…?…no one else seems confident either…:laugh:…

Too true.:joker:

Good luck to everyone at the top 6 round, whatever happens we've all done really well.

I mean this game is really hard, Jake needs to become the Showrunner for the actual Show itself, he makes it extremely unpredictable which makes for an entertaining contest imo.

[Mystic Mock]

Hahaha understatement. :joker:

We’re all doubting our choices each round it seems.

I swear that myself and you Benjamin have been having this thinking since near the start.

How are we both still in the game?:joker:

[Benjamin]

I swear that myself and you Benjamin have been having this thinking since near the start.

How are we both still in the game?:joker:

Oh we’ve defo all been feeling like this hahaha. This season Jake has made the rounds quite hard to challenge us and take us out the comfort zone (which I have enjoyed) and everyone is doing really well with their choices.

[Maru]

I swear that myself and you Benjamin have been having this thinking since near the start.

How are we both still in the game?:joker:

Y'all can't stop now, you'll be jinxed forever and suddenly be the next ones out.

[Maru]

…excellent…:love:…that would be a great contemporary dance, wouldn’t it…also a paso doble or a tango…?…

I could see all of those. Anything but the one I had. Which I can't remember now.

[Ammi]

I could see all of those. Anything but the one I had. Which I can't remember now.


…that’s so me…:laugh:.. next time though, we’ll be ready for those dances, Maru…

[Ammi]

…I was thinking for my imaginary American Smooth…/…category is related to my guy, Jeff Goldblum…and because one of his greatest movie roles was The Fly…

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[Ammi]

…or a Theatre Jazz dance to 20th Century Boy…/…T. Rex connection…?…


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[Ammi]

…for no other reason than it’s just a great dance…

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…it’s actually Barry. around the hot tub area earlier, showing us that he had so much more to give…you fools…

[Benjamin]

…for no other reason than it’s just a great dance…

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…it’s actually Barry. around the hot tub area earlier, showing us that he had so much more to give…you fools…

That video right there is why I used this last year for my paso doble. I knew I wanted to use the song but wanted to see if it would work and that performance helped.

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[Ammi]

That video right there is why I used this last year for my paso doble. I knew I wanted to use the song but wanted to see if it would work and that performance helped.

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…yeah that so works, doesn’t it…I have to say that last season I didn’t really follow the choices/dances too closely but this time y’all have my full attention each theme…I don’t necessarily always like the songs as such but when I see them with the dance, I think…yes, that’s perfect, actually…(…I’m a little bit obsessed, Jake has created a monster…)…that paso doble is so absolutely flawless, though…:lovedup:…

[Strictly Jake]

We are now joined by Barry AKA Rihanna

1. How do you feel about leaving this close to the final?

I’m fine about it. I was nearly gone about two times already lol. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t a bit disappointed in leaving this close to the final.

2. Any idea what might have gone wrong for you this week?

I just think the songs weren’t as strong as the other dancers songs. I wish I didn’t have the salsa lol.


3. What's your favourite dance you did?

Got to be Eurovision week. I was struggling with that theme for my dance. Had a song that was already used by someone else but then I found my song and it was a perfect fit! I’ve loved all the other rounds too though.

4. What was your favourite overall theme this series?

80s synth pop week. It was a great round, I loved 80s music and had a blast finding my song.



5. Who do you think will win?

I had Pedro winning but that didn’t happen. Tom has been doing well however, it’s anyone’s game, the leaderboard can change depending the round.

[Strictly Jake]

and now we are joined by the winner of the week...again...Chris Pratt
1. How does it feel to win for three weeks in a row?

Totally unexpected! I feel like each week I’m playing to survive rather than trying to win so it’s nice to come top. Although a shout out to Shania for winning world dance. Great choice of song.

2. Which dance did you prefer the world dance or tv themes? Why?

I found world dance really stressful but I like a challenge and was happy with my choice. Everyone else did a great job too, as it’s not dances we know.

3. Which theme are you most looking forward to this week?

The link to celeb one I think. Although my street dance and theater jazz are dances I’m not overly familiar with so this is going to be interesting!

4. Can you reveal anything about what you have planned for it?

No as I’m still looking

-laughs then bursts into maniacal weeping-

[Strictly Jake]

And to close this edition of RIGGU, is Ed Sheeran with his brand new song Sapphire in celebration of our around the world theme

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[Mystic Mock]

Oh we’ve defo all been feeling like this hahaha. This season Jake has made the rounds quite hard to challenge us and take us out the comfort zone (which I have enjoyed) and everyone is doing really well with their choices.

I've been really enjoying the challenge as well.

I'll be honest and say that I've had moments of frustration lol, but I have overall really enjoyed the game.

And I agree with you that we've all done well, because this game is really hard.:laugh:

[Mystic Mock]

Y'all can't stop now, you'll be jinxed forever and suddenly be the next ones out.

I've put a curse on us both possibly.:joker:

[Mystic Mock]

Good interview Barry.:dance:

[Barry.]

Good interview Barry.:dance:

Thanks.

Chris is doing really well, three weeks in a row, now that’s a great run

[Mystic Mock]

Thanks.

Chris is doing really well, three weeks in a row, now that’s a great run

The question is will it become four?:smug:

[Strictly Jake]

Here are the dances for the semi final!

Motown and Animals

Motown

Britney: Foxtrot
Anne: Charleston
Tom: Contemporary
Chris: Quickstep
Keira: Viennese Waltz
Shania: Waltz

Animals

Britney: Tango
Anne: Samba
Tom: Paso Doble
Chris: Argentine Tango
Keira: Street Dance
Shania: Theatre Jazz

[Mystic Mock]

Interesting set of dances.

Good luck to the top 5, I think that there's potential for some impressive performances.

[Kate!]

Best of luck semi finalists Mock Ben Liam Livia and Annie. All of you have been very impressive.

[Strictly Jake]

Best of luck semi finalists Mock Ben Liam Livia and Annie. All of you have been very impressive.

And Jones and they aren't semi finalists just yet lol

[Kate!]

Oops soz Jones my love. I was thinking there were only 5.

[Kate!]

And Jones and they aren't semi finalists just yet lol

Double oops. I'll come back when I've given my head a wobble.

[Mystic Mock]

Oops soz Jones my love. I was thinking there were only 5.

:laugh:

Isn't Jones the reigning champion?

[Kate!]

:laugh:

Isn't Jones the reigning champion?

Yass, how the heck could I overlook this.

[Livia]

:laugh:

Isn't Jones the reigning champion?

Yes, he is!



Yass, how the heck could I overlook this.

I'm sure Jones will want to think of a suitable forfeit, Katie...

[Barry.]

The question is will it become four?:smug:

I wouldn’t count him out this round :dance:

[Kate!]

Yes, he is!





I'm sure Jones will want to think of a suitable forfeit, Katie...

Oooer!

[Strictly Jake]

To clarify for the animal round the animal should be in the title of the song. Thanks

[Ammi]

…a new who’s who guess…

Annie - Shania
Barry - Rihanna
Benjamin - Chris Pratt
Jones - Tom Holland
Liam -Keira Knightley
Livia - Anne Hathaway
Mock - Britney

…ok so let me re-think this a little bit…almost at the end of the season and Mock has decided that he’s not going to be Shania anymore, he’s going to be Britney…so I’ve modified but still have Barry correct…@Barry you’re still my star player…:love:…

[Strictly Jake]

Welcome to another edition of RIGGU. We have Tom Holland and Keira Knightley joining us now who both topped this week's Leaderboard

1. How do you feel about topping the votes?

Tom: I’m very pleased, I’ve been so close to the top quite a few times, so to finally get there at least once before my times up is greatly appreciated

Keira: Stunned, shocked... pinch me, Oti!

2. Are you excited for the semi final?

Tom: I am, I love Motown so I’ll having a great time on my search for songs!

Keira: Yes, although I have to say, like everyone else probably, I thought I was a gone last round.

3. Do you think you could make the final?

Tom: I don’t know, I hope so, but it’s a very tough competition and I’m struggling with one of my choices so far, so we’ll have to see how it all works out in the end

Keira: I'd like to say yes, but look at the strength of the others and those who've already left. I feel like a bit of an imposter. It's a tough field. I hope so, but I'm not counting any chickens

4. Who would you want in the final with you?

Tom: I think everyone that’s gotten to this point deserves to be here because it’s been so tough, I’ll be happy to compete against any of them

Keira: Everyone deserves to be there, I know that sounds crass but it's true. I have to say, Chris Pratt has been amazing round after round and I've kind of pitched myself against him, so it would be good to see him there.

5. Your plans for the semi final?

Tom: To hopefully not fall on my face so I can get through to the final and do a couple of my favourite dances I’ve not been able to do yet

Keira: I have a Motown tune I love, I hope everyone else likes it too. Hoping to unearth something suitable for the Animal themed round and looking forward to finding something that will stand up with the others, because I know they're going to be inspired.

[Kate!]

Great interviews Tom n Keira.

[Strictly Jake]

We have an exclusive leaving interview with Annie now AKA Shania Twain

1. Are you sad to leave this close to the end?

I am gutted to go so close to the end but it's been so challenging this time

2. Anything you wish you had done differently?

Not chose a bloody Abba song That's what you get for leaving it till the last minute and panic picking.

3. What was the favourite dance you did?

I enjoyed the Quadrille dance and the Paso to AC/DC

4. Who do you think will win?

I have no idea....people have played brilliantly this time and the leader board changes each show. They all deserve it now to be fair....

5. Did you enjoy playing as Shania?

She was OK....till she did a rubbish dance to ABBA

6. What was your favourite theme of the series?

I actually enjoyed them all. I really liked they were all different this year but i do enjoy the World dances.

[Mystic Mock]

Great interview AnnieK.

[Kate!]

Great stuff Annie x

[Ammi]

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[Strictly Jake]

So the final will work like this, the finalists all are given 2 dances that they havent yet done, they can then choose any theme to do these to from the series. They will also do a showdance performance and along with these 3 dances, the host will choose his favourite performance from each celebrity for them to perform once again.

As for the rankings this time will be different. The finalists will not rank each other. Rather the Eliminated celebrities will rank the finalists. They will rank based on all their 4 performances as a whole rather than each performance.


Some important information there...

It means the players will have given their final rankings of the series already and won't be ranking again

[Benjamin]

Seems fair.

[Ammi]

Some important information there...

It means the players will have given their final rankings of the series already and won't be ranking again

…so a show-dance is…like a melody/mingling of all the dance styles together to one piece of music…?…ok, I’m going to get the gang to sober up for these rankings, this is serious stuff…

[Barry.]

Ohh interesting.

[Strictly Jake]

…so a show-dance is…like a melody/mingling of all the dance styles together to one piece of music…?…ok, I’m going to get the gang to sober up for these rankings, this is serious stuff…

Yeah or just a really powerful meaningful song like a song that would describe their journey.

[Benjamin]

Yeah or just a really powerful meaningful song like a song that would describe their journey.

So like cheeky girls, touch my bum?

[Strictly Jake]

So like cheeky girls, touch my bum?

:joker:

[Kate!]

So like cheeky girls, touch my bum?

I believe that's been what you've been looking forward to about the hot tub.

[Strictly Jake]

It is time to reveal the dances for the final!

[Strictly Jake]

If Britney makes it though she has

American Smooth
Contemporary
Showdance

And my choice...

Her week 3 Eurovision Paso Doble to Lordi Hard Rock Hallelujah

[Strictly Jake]

If Anne makes it through she has...

Viennese Waltz
Theatre Jazz
Showdance

And my choice...

Her week 6 British Icons Jive to The Who My Generation

[Strictly Jake]

If Chris makes it through he has

Samba
Charleston
Showdance

And his Week 8 Weather themed Contemporary to set fire to the third bar

[Strictly Jake]

If Keira makes it through she has

Salsa
Argentine Tango
Showdance

And her week 4 talent show Rumba to Get here(she will be allowed to use the original version of the song if she wishes)

[Strictly Jake]

If Tom makes it through he has

Tango
Foxtrot
Showdance

And my choice...

Week 10 celebrity links themed charleston to That man.

[Benjamin]

I thought this was the results then haha

[Strictly Jake]

Oh haha no, it's the wrong thread for starters

[Strictly Jake]

And just a reminder as the themes to choose from for your new dances

W1 Movies
W2 Duets
W3 Eurovision
W4 Talent Shows
W5 80s synth
W6 British Icons
W7 Musicals
W8 Weather
W9 Tv themes
W10 celebrity links/Names
W11 Motown/Animals

I didn't include world dances as it's not possible

[Benjamin]

Oh haha no, it's the wrong thread for starters

Oh so it is :laugh:

[Livia]

So like cheeky girls, touch my bum?

Ben saying Cheeky Girls but thinking about Ducktales...

[Kate!]

Ben saying Cheeky Girls but thinking about Ducktales...

Cheeky Ducks! Touch my beak!

[Benjamin]

Ben saying Cheeky Girls but thinking about Ducktales...

I might find a mash up

[jones89]

Cheeky Ducks! Touch my beak!

:joker::joker::joker:

[Ammi]

…a new who’s who guess…

Annie - Britney
Barry - Rihanna
Benjamin - Chris Pratt
Jones - Tom Holland
Liam -Keira Knightley
Livia - Anne Hathaway
Mock - Shania Twain

…well as Moira Rose would say…I was on the precipice of greatness with my predictions…until they started to unmask…Barry you’re still my star player, babe…:love:…

[Mystic Mock]

Cheeky Ducks! Touch my beak!

:joker:

[Mystic Mock]

…well as Moira Rose would say…I was on the precipice of greatness with my predictions…until they started to unmask…Barry you’re still my star player, babe…:love:…

Who do you currently think everyone is at the top 4?

If you don't mind me asking again?:laugh:

[Ammi]

Who do you currently think everyone is at the top 4?

If you don't mind me asking again?:laugh:

…ok so final chance at redemption…this is as embarrassing as yesterday when I realised when I was out, that I was wearing my top inside out…

Britney Spears - jones…

Anne Hathaway - I’m looking at you, Mock…

Chris Pratt - Ben…

Keira Knightley - Livia…


…and those will all redeem me completely, oh yes…

[Ammi]

…if not then Mystic Mock …I’m reporting you for bullying me…

[Mystic Mock]

…if not then Mystic Mock …I’m reporting you for bullying me…

:laugh:

You've made interesting guesses about who I am throughout the competition.

[Ammi]

:laugh:

You've made interesting guesses about who I am throughout the competition.

…that’s what the teachers at school always said/say when you have it all wrong and haven’t grasped it at all…

[Mystic Mock]

…that’s what the teachers at school always said/say when you have it all wrong and haven’t grasped it at all…

:smug:

[Ammi]

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[Mystic Mock]

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It's what I was born to do.:cool:

[Ammi]

It's what I was born to do.:cool:

…the Mockinator will strike you down…:fan:…

[Mystic Mock]

…the Mockinator will strike you down…:fan:…

My old persona will stab me in the bach?:worry:

[Ammi]

My old persona will stab me in the bach?:worry:

….no, it’ll just add it’s power as well to your excellence, I reckon…

[Mystic Mock]

….no, it’ll just add it’s power as well to your excellence, I reckon…

:dance:

[Strictly Jake]

Im joined now by Liam AKA Tom Holland for his leaving interview

1. How do you feel leaving so close to the final?

It’s never good to fall at the last hurdle, but I thought I was going to be eliminated quite a few times, so to get to the semis was far more than I expected

2. What dance were you most looking forward to performing in the final? What themes were you thinking of using again?

I was excited for the Tango because it’s one of my favourites and I was probably going to go back to one of the earlier themes for a bit of a throwback

3. What was your favourite dance you did overall?

It’s a toss up between my musicals week rumba, my quickstep and the paso doble I just did in the semis

4. Was it fun playing as Tom?

It was, who doesn’t love a Hollywood heartthrob?

5. Who would you like to win?

At this point you can’t really have a preference because everybody has done so well, but I think going by track record that Chris and Karen are likely the front runners

[Kate!]

Good interview

[Ammi]

…Liam…:lovedup:…as Moria Rose would say, you were radiant throughout….:love:…

[Mystic Mock]

That was a strong interview Liam.

[Strictly Jake]

Welcome to the last in the series of Rhythm is gonna get you. We are now joined by all of our finalists for their last interviews, thankyou all for joining us!

First up is Chris Pratt!

1. How does it feel to make the final?

Exciting! I’m genuinely happy to have made it as I thought I’d go out around round 4 or 5 as I was sitting around the middle of rankings at the start.

2. Which dance are you most looking forward to in the final?

Out of my two left, the Charleston. It’s a great way to show case the quirky and fun.

3. Can you please tell us what your showdance means to you?

My final two dances (Samba and Charleston) are quite light hearted and fun dances to go out with and my contemporary is a gentler side. As much as I love them I’ve found I really enjoy the dark and dramatic too. So for that reason I’ve picked my show dance song to showcase that side of me for an equal balance of final songs.

It tells my journey of struggling with most rounds and dances (as some I wasn’t familiar with), my own indecision, how I’ve come to end up growing love for certain dances and now it’s all coming to an end (for now).

4. What has been the highlight of the series for you?

Sending 20 messages a day to you about my song choices.

But honestly just how well everyone has done this season. Each round I found myself thinking “I can get through” and then seeing everyone’s song choices for the round makes you question if you actually can because they’ve all submitted top choices. I love that, everyone really has put so much effort and heart into it, as have you, and made it a wonderful season.

5. Do you think you can win, if not who do you think will win?

I’ve had 4 round wins under my belt (which I honestly never expected) so I’d like to think I stand a chance. However, it all comes down to the final choices; the other three have been so strong all season so it really is anyone’s game at this point and I couldn’t call it.

[Strictly Jake]

Onto Keira Knightley now

1. How does it feel to make the final?
It feels surreal. And I'm in very good company. Actually I've been in good company since show one.

2. Which dance are you most looking forward to in the final?
I'm happy I finally get to do an Argentine Tango, and I'm really looking forward to my Show dance.

3. Can you please tell what your showdance means to you?
It's a really happy, upbeat song that lifts me whenever I hear it. Even if I've had a dreadful day, a few bars of thing song is better than a tonic. Or even a gin and tonic.

4. What has been the highlight of the series for you?
It's hard to choose, I've thoroughly enjoyed the whole thing.

5. Do you think you can win, if not who do you think will win?
At this point I think any one of us could win. I wouldn't want to have to rank the final and I'm glad I don't have to.

[Strictly Jake]

Now onto Britney Spears

1. How does it feel to make the final?
Amazing! but also unexpected. I had so many close calls over the last few weeks but it’s great to still be here

2. Which dance are you most looking forward to in the final?
Can’t wait to see eveyone’s showdances

3. Can you please tell us what your showdance means to you?
My showdance is just a good time! It’s about the fight to stay in this competition and a celebration that i’m still here amongst these amazing competitors

4. What has been the highlight of the series for you?
Getting to dance the Paso Doble, one of my favourite dances, to Hard Rock Hallelujah!

5. Do you think you can win, if not who do you think will win?
I’d love to win but i don’t see it happening. I’m just so happy to be in the final anyway and the competition has been real! I think anyone could take the win, expect the unexpected but i predict Chris has a good chance of winning for sure

[Strictly Jake]

And last but not least Anne Hathaway

Q1 - How does it feel to make the final? - I honestly didn't expect to be here at this stage of the competition tbh, especially considering I nearly got eliminated at the top 14 round. So I'm really glad to have improved my standings in the competition by so much.

Q2 - Which dance are you looking forward to the most in the final? - I'm really looking forward to the Showdance, I feel like I've picked a song that reflects my journey throughout the competition really well. I hope that I will have left a mark with the voters after they've listened to the song.

Q3 - Can you please tell us what your Showdance means to you? - My Showdance emphasises my journey throughout the competition, the adversity that I was facing early on in the competition just to try and get into the final. Street Dance Duets and American Smooth Synthpop and all lol.

Q4 - What has been the highlight of the Series for you? - My favourite moment for myself was topping with the Jive, I honestly wasn't expecting that back then. I also am proud of myself for surviving the Rumba and Musicals rounds, as I am really not an expert in either field.

Also Tom's Charleston, Chris's AT to Swan Lake, and Shania's Rumba have been my personal favourite moments from the other contestants going into the final.

Q5 - Do you think you can win, if not who do you think will win? - I want to win and I will certainly try to win. But I think that Chris will be the winner as they have been very consistently strong in the competition.

[Strictly Jake]

And to close Riggu in style here are all our professionals and the cast of 2025 Strictly Celebrity Tibb Dancing along with the icon that is Kylie! A semi finalist herself last year

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[Ammi]

…:lovedup:…

…and huge good luck to you all…:love:…

…my final guesses of the celebrities…

Ben - Anne Hathaway or Chris Pratt…

Mock - Britney Spears…

Livia - Keira Knightley…

Jones - Chris Pratt or Anne Hathaway…

[Ammi]

And to close Riggu in style here are all our professionals and the cast of 2025 Strictly Celebrity Tibb Dancing along with the icon that is Kylie! A semi finalist herself last year

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…it’s my first time watching so many of the Strictly dance routines and moments…stunning…:lovedup:….

…Riggu, closed for the season but its heart will go on…?… :love:…

[Barry.]

…ok so let me re-think this a little bit…almost at the end of the season and Mock has decided that he’s not going to be Shania anymore, he’s going to be Britney…so I’ve modified but still have Barry correct…@Barry you’re still my star player…:love:…

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[jones89]

…:lovedup:…

…and huge good luck to you all…:love:…

…my final guesses of the celebrities…

Ben - Anne Hathaway or Chris Pratt…

Mock - Britney Spears…

Livia - Keira Knightley…

Jones - Chris Pratt or Anne Hathaway…

Time will tell… :wink:

[Livia]

Is there anyone in the whole world who doesn't like Kylie?

[Liam-]

Ooh does this mean I can guess now?

Mock - Chris and Karen
Benjamin - Anne and Kai
Jones - Britney and Nikita
Livia - Keira and Gorka

[Ammi]

Ooh does this mean I can guess now?

Mock - Chris and Karen
Benjamin - Anne and Kai
Jones - Britney and Nikita
Livia - Keira and Gorka

…watch you get them all correct on the first guess…:laugh:…

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[Ammi]

Time will tell… :wink:

…I’m thinking now that you might be in your Chris Pratt era, as Barry would say…:fan:…or Anne Hathaway….

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[Kate!]

My guesses

Ben Chris
Livia Keira
Mock Britney
Jones Anne

[jones89]

…I’m thinking now that you might be in your Chris Pratt era, as Barry would say…:fan:…or Anne Hathaway….

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Or Keira.. or Britney.. WHO CAN SAY?? :hehe:

[Ammi]

My guesses

Ben Chris
Livia Keira
Mock Britney
Jones Anne

…yes actually, these are mine also…I just came in to say a definite Chris for Ben and Anne for Jones…I wavered with those two but that’s what I think also…

[Kate!]

…yes actually, these are mine also…I just came in to say a definite Chris for Ben and Anne for Jones…I wavered with those two but that’s what I think also…

I hope we are correct Ammi!

[Ammi]

Or Keira.. or Britney.. WHO CAN SAY?? :hehe:

…I can say, Anne…I CAN SAY…:fan:…honestly loved you in Les Mis…:flutter:…


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[Ammi]

I hope we are correct Ammi!

…let’s be confident, we are correct…!!!!…in my 45678465 guesses, this time by George I’ve got it…!!!!!…

[Benjamin]

I can say some/all of you are wrong with your guesses. I won’t say who though. ;)

[Benjamin]

Also if people are going by interview replies, we may have tried to alter our writing styles this season so it’s not too obvious it’s us ;)

[Benjamin]

I’m going to send my guesses to Jake too.

[Kate!]

Also if people are going by interview replies, we may have tried to alter our writing styles this season so it’s not too obvious it’s us ;)

Hmmmm.

[Benjamin]

And to close Riggu in style here are all our professionals and the cast of 2025 Strictly Celebrity Tibb Dancing along with the icon that is Kylie! A semi finalist herself last year

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You could have used her iconic DuckTales Jive. The fans want that! :fist:

[Strictly Jake]

OK Kylie is going to do just one more routine...

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[Kate!]

OK Kylie is going to do just one more routine...

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:joker:

[Benjamin]

OK Kylie is going to do just one more routine...

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- the fans go wild-

[Benjamin]

OK Kylie is going to do just one more routine...

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Tell me this doesn’t fit! :laugh:

[Ammi]

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Tell me this doesn’t fit! :laugh:

…I wanted to tell you that it doesn’t fit…but it so does…

[Ammi]

…anyways, let it go…there’s been a whole season air in between the duck and the tail…

[Benjamin]

…anyways, let it go…there’s been a whole season air in between the duck and the tail…

I’ve so many faves from this season (not mine).

[Ammi]

I’ve so many faves from this season (not mine).

…I had a long leisurely walk through the thread earlier to remind myself of some of the songs/themes…and to help clear my head a bit for the ratings when they come later…this is going to be extraordinarily tricky…