Strictly Musicals Week 6:50 PM (BBC1HD)

[Nicky91]

Amber & Nikita: Charleston to Sit Down, You're Rocking The Boat from Guys & Dolls

Balvinder & Julian: Viennese Waltz to Never Enough from Greatest Showman

George & Alexis: Argentine Tango to Point of No Return from Phantom Of The Opera

Karen & Carlos: Samba to Rhythm of Life from Sweet Charity

Lewis & Katya: Salsa to Dance At the Gym from West Side Story


and a Musical Dance Relay!



and a guest performance by Tom Fletcher from the Paddington musical

[Nicky91]

my prediction of scores and results

Amber & Nikita: 10,10,10,10=40
Lewis & Katya: 10,10,10,10=40
Balvinder & Julian: 9,10,9,9=37
Karen & Carlos: 8,9,9,9=35
George & Alexis: 7,8,8,9=32

dance off: Amber & Nikita vs Lewis & Katya

eliminated: Amber & Nikita

[Nicky91]

Never Enough is my mom's favourite song from greatest showman so she'll love Bal and Jules's VW especially

[arista]

On Now

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

Phantom of the Opera! One of my favourites

[Tinsel Toes]

Brilliant opening dance by all the contestants.

[joeysteele]

Excellent from George there.

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

I think ink the title song would have been better for an AT

[Tinsel Toes]

Excellent from George there.

Yes very intense and dramatic.

[joeysteele]

I don't really like sambas, that was good but a bit messy for me.

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

Yes Bal that was gorgeous Woooooooo :cheer2:

[Tinsel Toes]

Your mums fave was danced well eh Nicky

[joeysteele]

I liked that from Balvinder.

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

I liked that from Balvinder.

First time I liked one of her dances. It was fabulous

[Tinsel Toes]

Balvinder danced beautifully

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

Great Charleston from Amber

[joeysteele]

That was a sensational routine from Amber and Nikita.

[The Grinch]

It was a good dance but this is her forte

[The Grinch]

Will Lewis be in the bottom this time?

[joeysteele]

I thought Lewis was great.
There was a heck of a lot of content in that routine

[Merry Mockmas]

How on earth did George get a higher score than Karen?:joker:

And I personally do believe that Lewis was underscored.

[millyrose]

Excellent from George there.

Really like George

[millyrose]

Balvinder danced beautifully

I enjoyed that to.

[millyrose]

I thought Lewis was great.
There was a heck of a lot of content in that routine

Agree Lewis was great

[millyrose]

Karen was great she just gets better each week

[Nicky91]

George & Alexis: some great gancho's in there, however posture was not perfect, and it lacked fluidity in places 9

Karen & Carlos: Stiff, Stiff, Stiff, UGH Carlos ain't Katya confirmed, Katya choreographed a samba fosse style too with Joe McFadden for Cabaret's Money many years ago, she put in the right amount of basic samba content, Carlos here didn't, this was not very good 7

Balvinder & Julian: WOW i had goosebumps, stunning performance 10

Amber & Nikita: how many points do you want my West End Superstar, this was perfect, mindblowing sensational, best dance on this show of all time 55 a combined total of all my scores from 1 to 10!

Lewis & Katya: his weakest dance by a long mile, not enough basic salsa content for my liking, i barely saw any hip rotation, and the ballet move was unnecessary not going to talk about that it reminded me of Karim Zeroual UGH, however some positives, he was nicely in sync with the backing dancers, and the lifts looked stunning i guess 9

[Livia]

Karen Carney undermarked as the judges worship at the alter of two professionals. It's killing the show, people won't put up with it.

[Nicky91]

Karen Carney undermarked as the judges worship at the alter of two professionals. It's killing the show, people won't put up with it.

never realized musical theatre performers are professional latin and ballroom dancers


which is what your logic implies :think: :joker:



Amber's only advantage is the performing bit/selling a routine, but every ballroom, latin, technique she showcases here, she learned on this show, through week by week of hard work, 110% commitment in studying the technical content of a dance, but tbh since her Icons Week dance off Amber has also been having way more fun, being more herself than playing a character (which is basically what she is more used, to playing a character rather than being herself in a routine)



also every british person should love the fact such a well respected top west end performer was able to step into this show as a last minute replacement

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

I'm Team Balian all the way. Want her in the final now my favourite is gone.
Karen has danced before, but it's been conveniently swept under the rug.
While Lewis was given a hard time for the same thing.
Amber isn't going anywhere, that's because she already dances for a living.
Lewis is an ACTIOR, not a professional dancer.
George is a complete beginner yes.

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

Amber won't win, I think George will win.

[Nicky91]

Amber won't win, I think George will win.

do i care about if my favourites win? umm nope


''strictly finalist'' will just look good on Amber's resumé for her further career



btw her sister is also a professional musical performer, same as her sister's husband whom is in Les Miserables




Lewis began in the musical theatre, with that role of Michael in Billy Elliot, and came 2nd on Got to Dance, but after that he turned to acting yes true, but tbh i think he might receive some offers for roles in musicals again?

[The Grinch]

I'm Team Balian all the way. Want her in the final now my favourite is gone.
Karen has danced before, but it's been conveniently swept under the rug.
While Lewis was given a hard time for the same thing.
Amber isn't going anywhere, that's because she already dances for a living.
Lewis is an ACTIOR, not a professional dancer.
George is a complete beginner yes.

Lewis is also a dancer. It’s not fair to say Amber is the trained dancer if Lewis is also trained.

I agree with Karen too. I didn’t know she had dance experience so I’m team George or Bel now

[Nicky91]

hypocrites to suddenly support Balvinder :hehe:


the same public who dumped her in the dance off 5 times :joker: :joker:

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

Lewis is also a dancer. It’s not fair to say Amber is the trained dancer if Lewis is also trained.

I agree with Karen too. I didn’t know she had dance experience so I’m team George or Bel now

Yes, except Lewis hasn't danced for years.
Amber is current west end performer, massive advantage.

[The Grinch]

Yes, except Lewis hasn't danced for years.
Amber is current west end performer, massive advantage.

Neither has Karen but you said yourself she won’t get your votes as she’s also had dancing experience. Just a bit confused by that

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

Neither has Karen but you said yourself she won’t get your votes as she’s also had dancing experience. Just a bit confused by that

Because Carlos and Shirley said she's got no dance experience and that's a lie

[joeysteele]

I'm stunned Lewis is out.
Crikey.

Amber top of the judges leaderboard yet then in the dance off, that will then have meant she was last in the voting by the public.
It's pretty clear the public haven't warmed to her

I think now I'll be voting for George to win.
I do think he's really got better and I loved that Argentine Tango routine they did last night.

However the semis and final now are the weaker for Lewis gone in my view.

[Livia]

Because Carlos and Shirley said she's got no dance experience and that's a lie

She was in a hip hop group when she was a young teenager. Not professional, definitely not in the West End.

[The Grinch]

Because Carlos and Shirley said she's got no dance experience and that's a lie

That’s not Karen’s fault though lol, it feels like you are holding Karen responsible for them

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

That’s not Karen’s fault though lol, it feels like you are holding Karen responsible for them

Lewis and Amber both said they've danced before
But Karen has kept quiet because the public thinks she's a complete novice.

[Merry Mockmas]

I'm sad for Lewis & Katya that they're gone.

And I'm happy for Balvinder & Julian themselves that they got some support this week, but it was at the expense of a really good dancer leaving, and it makes a mockery of the Show that someone that has been in the bottom two 5 times is still left in the competition.

And some people's reactions to Amber on DS is unhinged.:umm2:

I'm sorry that Amber is a talented dancer.:laugh:

Karen to win.

[Merry Mockmas]

I'm Team Balian all the way. Want her in the final now my favourite is gone.
Karen has danced before, but it's been conveniently swept under the rug.
While Lewis was given a hard time for the same thing.
Amber isn't going anywhere, that's because she already dances for a living.
Lewis is an ACTIOR, not a professional dancer.
George is a complete beginner yes.

People voting for Balvinder to spite the "others" is the reason why Lewis is gone, and why we also lost other liked contestants like Jimmy and Harry.

And the absurdity of Balvinder beating Vicky.

[Merry Mockmas]

I'm stunned Lewis is out.
Crikey.

Amber top of the judges leaderboard yet then in the dance off, that will then have meant she was last in the voting by the public.
It's pretty clear the public haven't warmed to her

I think now I'll be voting for George to win.
I do think he's really got better and I loved that Argentine Tango routine they did last night.

However the semis and final now are the weaker for Lewis gone in my view.

The public were never going to vote for a pretty woman who's talented and comfident.

It happened to Tasha and Ashley in their respective years.

And I am saying this as someone that wants Karen to win (and is also getting some harsh criticism online) but the opinions around Amber are incredibly harsh, and do just seem like firm clutching at straws to try and justify why they don't want Amber to win.

For me I want Karen to beat Amber for a few reasons.

1. She's a Bluenose (and the most popular Footballer in Strictly history, Villa fans:hehe:)

2. I am more familiar with her from watching her on Sky Sports.

3. The Jive, Paso, and Argentine Tango performances from Karen have been some of my personal favourites this series.

It's not hard to come up with reasons without being so hostile imo.

That's not aimed at you btw Joey, I was speaking about the public in general.

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

People voting for Balvinder to spite the "others" is the reason why Lewis is gone, and why we also lost other liked contestants like Jimmy and Harry.

And the absurdity of Balvinder beating Vicky.

I voted for Lewis, but now he's going I will vote for Balvinder. I just don't like the others.
I never vote for someone out of spite.

[Livia]

I am sorry Lewis went. He wasn't my favourite but he's a really entertaining dancer and I would have liked to see him in the final.

[Tinsel Toes]

I agree with you Livia sad to see him go.

[Merry Mockmas]

I voted for Lewis, but now he's going I will vote for Balvinder. I just don't like the others.
I never vote for someone out of spite.

Fair enough.

I just am seeing an increase in people backing Balvinder because they're resenting Amber being popular with the judges, and more importantly people have/were resenting the fact that Karen, George, and Lewis have been popular with the public.

To me personally it makes a farce of the Show if Balvinder were to win, but I get it if you don't like anyone else that's left tbf.

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

Fair enough.

I just am seeing an increase in people backing Balvinder because they're resenting Amber being popular with the judges, and more importantly people have/were resenting the fact that Karen, George, and Lewis have been popular with the public.

To me personally it makes a farce of the Show if Balvinder were to win, but I get it if you don't like anyone else that's left tbf.

I doubt Balvinder will win, but I would like to see her in the final.
I think George was always going to win.
He's this year Joe Sugg, who actually should have won his year.

[Merry Mockmas]

I doubt Balvinder will win, but I would like to see her in the final.
I think George was always going to win.
He's this year Joe Sugg, who actually should have won his year.

I'd be fine with George winning personally.

[arista]

[Lewis & Katya: Salsa to Dance At the Gym from West Side Story]


I assume that was not the best pick,

Amazed Lewis has gone

[arista]

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[ Harry Aikines-Aryeetey aka Nitro
Alex Kingston
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
Balvinder Sopal
George Clarke
La Voix
Chris Robshaw
Ellie Goldstein
Thomas Skinner
Vicky Pattison
Stefan Dennis
Ross King
Karen Carney
Lewis Cope
Amber Davies ]

[joeysteele]

The public were never going to vote for a pretty woman who's talented and comfident.

It happened to Tasha and Ashley in their respective years.

And I am saying this as someone that wants Karen to win (and is also getting some harsh criticism online) but the opinions around Amber are incredibly harsh, and do just seem like firm clutching at straws to try and justify why they don't want Amber to win.

For me I want Karen to beat Amber for a few reasons.

1. She's a Bluenose (and the most popular Footballer in Strictly history, Villa fans:hehe:)

2. I am more familiar with her from watching her on Sky Sports.

3. The Jive, Paso, and Argentine Tango performances from Karen have been some of my personal favourites this series.

It's not hard to come up with reasons without being so hostile imo.

That's not aimed at you btw Joey, I was speaking about the public in general.

I know what you mean in the main Mock.

I don't understand myself why somehow the public haven't taken to Amber but following her last tine in the dance off, it was pretty clear they didn't, immaterial of the dance or routine.
So unless the Judges try to 'engineer' a final place.
She may not get there.
However she will not much more than likely win the series as the final is down to only the public voting.

I've liked her from the first weeks, along with Lewis.
I'm still stunned he was even in the bottom 2.

However too, the judges placed Karen last on their leaderboard, well the public gave their answer to that bad decision.
I like Karen.

I think it's been a really strong series this year.
The routines have been really entertaining.
So whoever is in the final 3, the one I'd be least pleased to see in the final is Balvinder because I'm equally stunned she is still in the running anyhow.

However if Amber, Karen and George are the finalists although I'll now be supporting George.
Whichever of those 3 I'd be really pleased to see win.

[Merry Mockmas]

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1344xn/p0m590vf.jpg

[ Harry Aikines-Aryeetey aka Nitro
Alex Kingston
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
Balvinder Sopal
George Clarke
La Voix
Chris Robshaw
Ellie Goldstein
Thomas Skinner
Vicky Pattison
Stefan Dennis
Ross King
Karen Carney
Lewis Cope
Amber Davies ]

I still can't believe that the Reform vote failed Thomas so badly.

[Merry Mockmas]

I know what you mean in the main Mock.

I don't understand myself why somehow the public haven't taken to Amber but following her last tine in the dance off, it was pretty clear they didn't, immaterial of the dance or routine.
So unless the Judges try to 'engineer' a final place.
She may not get there.
However she will not much more than likely win the series as the final is down to only the public voting.

I've liked her from the first weeks, along with Lewis.
I'm still stunned he was even in the bottom 2.

However too, the judges placed Karen last on their leaderboard, well the public gave their answer to that bad decision.
I like Karen.

I think it's been a really strong series this year.
The routines have been really entertaining.
So whoever is in the final 3, the one I'd be least pleased to see in the final is Balvinder because I'm equally stunned she is still in the running anyhow.

However if Amber, Karen and George are the finalists although I'll now be supporting George.
Whichever of those 3 I'd be really pleased to see win.

I 100% agree with you Joey.

I'd be happy with any of them three winning.

And yeah, sadly people have really got it in their heads that Amber is this evil person.

I even read a post on DS on Sunday night that called Amber "smug" for being supportive towards Lewis on the results show, after they were both announced as the bottom two.

[Nicky91]

I 100% agree with you Joey.

I'd be happy with any of them three winning.

And yeah, sadly people have really got it in their heads that Amber is this evil person.

I even read a post on DS on Sunday night that called Amber "smug" for being supportive towards Lewis on the results show, after they were both announced as the bottom two.

people who think are sick in their head tbh

[Merry Mockmas]

people who think are sick in their head tbh

I think that most people are just getting carried away tbh.

[millyrose]

I 100% agree with you Joey.

I'd be happy with any of them three winning.

And yeah, sadly people have really got it in their heads that Amber is this evil person.

I even read a post on DS on Sunday night that called Amber "smug" for being supportive towards Lewis on the results show, after they were both announced as the bottom two.

I don't think Amber is evil i just can't warm to her, she's a trained dancer and does show's in the West End.

[Merry Mockmas]

I don't think Amber is evil i just can't warm to her, she's a trained dancer and does show's in the West End.

That's perfectly fine imo, Millyrose.

You can't like everyone after all, and people can't be forced into liking Amber either.

It's just some of the posts that I've seen on DS about Amber are unhinged.