[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

That's sad.

Hopefully he ends up being okay.

Better to be safe no doubt and follow medical advice.
I'd imagine the pressure of Strictly can be intense.

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

I'm interested to see how Adam & John's dances go.

Definitely Mock.

Adam dipped last week although I haven't been greatly impressed with him up to now anyway.
The routines haven't been all they could have, for me anyhow.

From my own family and those I discuss Strictly with.
I've never come across such massive enthusiasm after a dance, like I've heard re John and Johannes Paso Doble.

It was really brilliant in my view, a continuous and packed routine.

It will be interesting to see how things go this weekend again too.

I had some hopes for Tilly but she does good though not with that sparkle needed.

Somehow I think Judy and Dan may struggle again.

However, this series is really one of the strongest ever for me as to Strictly.

The faults are few really and seem to not affect the routines at all.
My gripe is when what the dance is and when it's NOT done at least in a major part how it ought to be.

Yes, if they must have segments of a variation, fine, however stick to the disciplines of the dance too mostly too.

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by joeysteele

Definitely Mock.

Adam dipped last week although I haven't been greatly impressed with him up to now anyway.
The routines haven't been all they could have, for me anyhow.

From my own family and those I discuss Strictly with.
I've never come across such massive enthusiasm after a dance, like I've heard re John and Johannes Paso Doble.

It was really brilliant in my view, a continuous and packed routine.

It will be interesting to see how things go this weekend again too.

I had some hopes for Tilly but she does good though not with that sparkle needed.

Somehow I think Judy and Dan may struggle again.

However, this series is really one of the strongest ever for me as to Strictly.

The faults are few really and seem to not affect the routines at all.
My gripe is when what the dance is and when it's NOT done at least in a major part how it ought to be.

Yes, if they must have segments of a variation, fine, however stick to the disciplines of the dance too mostly too.

But Judy has ballroom, so she should be fine.
The people who have Latin will likely score less.
Apart from Rhys, who I expect will dance a great salsa.
Rose will also do great, but won't be a high score.

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

But Judy has ballroom, so she should be fine.
The people who have Latin will likely score less.
Apart from Rhys, who I expect will dance a great salsa.
Rose will also do great, but won't be a high score.

Rose I agree does and will do great probably.

How in the week 10s were being dished out, then she didn't get one for that hauntingly beautiful routine she did last weekend, is beyond me.

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by joeysteele

Rose I agree does and will do great probably.

How in the week 10s were being dished out, then she didn't get one for that hauntingly beautiful routine she did last weekend, is beyond me.

Yes, she should have got at least one.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by joeysteele

Definitely Mock.

Adam dipped last week although I haven't been greatly impressed with him up to now anyway.
The routines haven't been all they could have, for me anyhow.

From my own family and those I discuss Strictly with.
I've never come across such massive enthusiasm after a dance, like I've heard re John and Johannes Paso Doble.

It was really brilliant in my view, a continuous and packed routine.

It will be interesting to see how things go this weekend again too.

I had some hopes for Tilly but she does good though not with that sparkle needed.

Somehow I think Judy and Dan may struggle again.

However, this series is really one of the strongest ever for me as to Strictly.

The faults are few really and seem to not affect the routines at all.
My gripe is when what the dance is and when it's NOT done at least in a major part how it ought to be.

Yes, if they must have segments of a variation, fine, however stick to the disciplines of the dance too mostly too.

I agree with you on Adam, I like the guy but he just can't dance from what I've seen so far.

I liked Tilly's Charleston, but that's been about it so far for her.

And John & Johannes so far for me have been so incredibly consistent, I can definitely understand why people are starting to hype them up, especially after the Paso performance (which I can understand why your friends & Family have rated that dance highly) it'll be a shame to see that consistency ruined on Saturday if the American Smooth goes wrong.

And I agree with you that the dances by and large should always have basic steps that need to always be followed, I never understand it when people do a dance and then don't recreate the dance at all.

[Nicky91]

Ugo unable to dance this week, so he will get free pass to next week

some back problems, needs one week of rest


get well soon

[Nicky91]

Unfortunately I’m not going to be able to dance this weekend on the show. I have a history of back problems which has always been managed under the guidance of medical professionals. Unfortunately this has been causing me some unwanted problems this week! I have been advised by medical professionals and with huge support from Strictly to get some treatment & rest to ensure that I can get myself back to full capacity & fighting fit for next week. Gutted Oti & I won’t be dancing this weekend but wishing all the other contestants the best of luck & will be cheering them on from home!

from Ugo's insta

[Vanessa]

They're not having much luck this year with the show.

[Nicky91]

at least both aren't COVID related (and one of which might be just temporary) so it means the protocols are working fine, better than DOI


maybe better for Ugo to have a waltz, foxtrot back to back up next if he is able to continue to give him more rest

[Nicky91]

guest performers for next few weeks

week 4 this sunday: Westlife

week 5 next sunday: Craig David, MNEK




week 6 is halloween week

[Nicky91]

the show of tonight starts at 7:10 PM UK Time



if all goes to plan, we should have two weeks of 11 couples then


and if Ugo yesterday already said he's going to return, i don't think his back problem is that severe but indeed just a standard procedure i believe him since he knows best of course (good on production having these standard procedures then anyway)

Adam & Katya: Argentine Tango to Tango in the Night by Fleetwood Mac
AJ & Kai: Samba to Don't Go Yet by Camila Cabello
Dan & Nadiya: Cha Cha Cha to U Can't Touch This/Superfreak by MC Hammer/Rick James
Greg & Karen: Samba to Macarena by Los Del Rio
John & Johannes: American Smooth to I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) by George Michael and Aretha Franklin
Judi & Graziano: Waltz to Hero by Mariah Carey
Rhys & Nancy: Salsa to Butter by BTS
Rose & Giovanni: Cha Cha Cha to Raspberry Beret by Prince
Sara & Aljaž: Tango to Por Una Cabeza by Carlos Gardel
Tilly & Nikita: Paso Doble to Diablo Rojo by Rodrigo y Gabriela
Tom & Amy: Foxtrot to Fly Me to the Moon by Frank Sinatra

shall place the songs/dances list also here, what we're getting tonight

[hijaxers]

Wow Tilly that was a strong Paso.

[hijaxers]

Craig being a tit again ~ not hard ~ when you're Craig.

[joeysteele]

It seemed tame from Tilly and Nikita after last week and the powerful Paso doble from John and Johannes.

However I thought Tilly would struggle with it, how wrong was I, it was a strong performance definitely.

[hijaxers]

John and Johannes are so good together . Looking forward to seeing more of them.

[smudgie]

Originally Posted by hijaxers

John and Johannes are so good together . Looking forward to seeing more of them.

My favourites.
I think I have fallen in love with John, and Johannes I already loved.

[hijaxers]

Wow fab Tango well done

[LaLaLand]

Crazy to think how if they’d have had a vote in Week 1 Sara would be long gone by now…

She’s incredible.

[hijaxers]

4x 9's and well deserved.

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by smudgie

My favourites.
I think I have fallen in love with John, and Johannes I already loved.

They are exceptionally good.

[hijaxers]

Judy should be so proud of herself for that dance, very elegant.

[hijaxers]

Well that was a mega Argentine Tango , unbelievable intensity and so brilliantly danced, High score coming.

[joeysteele]

Adam much better than last week no doubt.

[Beso]

I really liked that show tonight.