[Kate!]

What time is the show? Xx

[Strictly Jake]

Originally Posted by Kate!

What time is the show? Xx

8pm

[Beso]

I've lost a shoe, I've lost a shoe...help!!!!

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by parmnion

I've lost a shoe, I've lost a shoe...help!!!!

Barefoot is the only way to go luv

[Beso]

Originally Posted by Kate!

Barefoot is the only way to go luv

Not with my moistness for the show.

[Strictly Jake]

Welcome to Show One of Strictly Tibb Dancing Series 8. The theme this week is number one hits between the year 2000 to 2010. It's time to dance!

[Strictly Jake]

Niamh and Giovanni with a Waltz to Christina Aguilera- Beautiful

Youtube video

Timothée: A lovely and competent performance. 8

Vanessa: This was very uplifting. I usually find the waltz really boring, but not this one. A powerful message and a great dance. 9

Score: 17

[Strictly Jake]

Liam and Katya with a Quickstep to Busted-Crashed the wedding

Youtube video

Timothée: Certainly an interesting choice and classic 2000's! Lots of fun was had. 9

Vanessa: Woah, I loved this. I was up and dancing away. I've met Busted, as I'm a big fan. Lovely lads. Lots of energy and great fun. Well done! 9

Score: 18

[Strictly Jake]

Alf and Luba with a Viennese Waltz to James Blunt- You're Beautiful

Youtube video

Timothée: A lovely dance. A bit of an obvious song choice for me, but still enjoyable. 8

Vanessa: This had me in floods of tears, it was so beautiful! Really graceful and emotional. Outstanding. 10!

Score: 18

[Strictly Jake]

Kate and Kai with a Salsa to Geri Halliwell- Mi Chico Latino

Youtube video

Timothée: What wonderful latin spirit and not a hint of cultural appropriation in sight! Fire. 9

Vanessa: I liked the cheekiness of this. A very sensual salsa. Me gusta mucho! 9

Score: 18

[Strictly Jake]

Parmnion and Nadiya with a Cha Cha to JXL & Elvis- A little less conversation

Youtube video

Timothée: Blew the roof off. The crowd was out of their seats and swinging from the rafters -
exciting stuff! 10!

Vanessa: I cannot listen to this song and not want to dance. It's impossible. What a performance, everyone is on their feet! 10!

Score: 20!

[Kate!]

Well done guys so far and thanks for my scores Ness and Timothee

[Alf]

Originally Posted by Strictly Jake

Alf and Luba with a Viennese Waltz to James Blunt- You're Beautiful

Youtube video

Timothée: A lovely dance. A bit of an obvious song choice for me, but still enjoyable. 8

Vanessa: This had me in floods of tears, it was so beautiful! Really graceful and emotional. Outstanding. 10!

Score: 18

Thanks Nessa.

Toy Soldier. I was limited to UK number 1 singles of the 2000s and a Waltz. So it's not an obvious song choice, there just wasn't much choice to choose from.

I originally chose "It's all about you" by Mcfly but I changed to this because I thought this was a better fit. Mcfly probably wouldn't have brought Nessa to tears.

[Strictly Jake]

Jake and Jowita with a Jive to Alexandra Burke- Bad Boys

Youtube video

Timothée: A decent Jive but I didn't quite Jive my socks off. Not a terrible choice though. 8

Vanessa: You put everything into this and it shows. A very energetic performance and a great jive. Well done! 9

Score: 17

[Strictly Jake]

Cherie and Gorka with a Rumba to Gareth Gates- Unchained melody

Youtube video

Timothée: I can see it and the dance was nice to watch... I'm afraid I just struggle not to be a touch bored by Gareth though. 7

Vanessa: Awww, bless. This was so cute! You guys stole my heart. Absolutely gorgeous! 9

Score: 16

[Strictly Jake]

Barry and Amy with a Paso Doble to Nelly Furtado- Maneater

Youtube video

Timothée: I enjoyed the song, a 00's classic, I don't think it quite has the pace for the dance though and I'd have preferred something a little snappier. 7

Vanessa: I love a great Paso and this was perfect. Loads of attitude and some fantastic shaping. Excellent! 9

Score: 16

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Alf

Thanks Nessa.

Toy Soldier. I was limited to UK number 1 singles of the 2000s and a Waltz. So it's not an obvious song choice, there just wasn't much choice to choose from.

I originally chose "It's all about you" by Mcfly but I changed to this because I thought this was a better fit. Mcfly probably wouldn't have brought Nessa to tears.

It was beautiful !

[Strictly Jake]

Nicky and Nancy with a Foxtrot to Westlife- Mandy

Youtube video

Timothée: What is there to say? Romance, silky smooth, and it's Westlife. Oh Mandy. 10!

Vanessa: Very romantic and beautifully danced. Not an easy dance, but you made it look effortless. I enjoyed this a lot. 9

Score: 19

[Strictly Jake]

Annie and Alijaz with a Samba to Shaggy- It wasn't me

Youtube video

Timothée: I found it a little down-tempo for a lively Samba, but a fun interpretation. Bonus points for an unusual choice. 8

Vanessa: This was fun and very entertaining. Fabulous! 9

Score: 17

[Strictly Jake]

Lewis and Dianne with a Tango to Will Young- Light my fire

Youtube video

Timothée: A Tango that lit my fire. Wonderful stuff. 9

Vanessa: A bit of an usual choice for a tango, but I think it works.
I actually found myself enjoying this. Well done for thinking outside the box. 9

Score: 18

[Kate!]

Great efforts everyone. I can see I have my work cut out for me. X

[Strictly Jake]

Leaderboard week 1

Parmnion and Nadiya 20
Nicky and Nancy 19
Kate and Kai 18
Lewis and Dianne 18
Liam and Katya 18
Alf and Luba 18
Niamh and Giovanni 17
Annie and Alijaz 17
Jake and Jowita 17
Cherie and Gorka 16
Barry and Amy 16

[Strictly Jake]

Well done Parmnion for topping the leaderboard you are safe from the vote and can choose the next theme(good luck everyone!)

[Strictly Jake]

If this was a usual series of this it would be Cherie and Gorka VS Barry and Amy in the dance off. But it's not a usual series.....

[Strictly Jake]

Everyone else will now be put into a vote for 24 hours where all the scores can change when votes are added to the scores!! Looking at those scores this is going to be a very tight vote!!!