[Vanessa]

Ok. I'm at work. Will catch up later.
In case I get eliminated, could I be a guest judge for a week? I would like that.

[The Slim Reaper]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

Ok. I'm at work. Will catch up later.
In case I get eliminated, could I be a guest judge for a week? I would like that.

No eliminations at all in this series, Ness.

[Nicky91]

i'm not going for the overall win, but if i could somehow sneak up into the podium that would already be an achievement for me

but if that also doesn't happen, also no worries, it matters more that i should have lots of fun, to prove to Jake i can behave myself and have fun

[Liam-]

Scores sent

[Strictly Jake]

It's Week 2 and the theme this time is The Beatles! But who will win a ticket to ride or who will sink as low as the yellow Submarine. Will it be a hard day's night for our contestants that will leave them shouting Help!. Let's take to the dancefloor


First up is Kate and Graziano with a Quickstep to Lady Madonna

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Liam: Decent effort. 7

Niamh: Good fit, good song, strong entry an 8!

Parmnion: Twice in a row the show has opened with a faultless act, not to quick and definitely not to slow. Legs got tied up a bit during the transfers but in general it did the job. 8

Score: 23


Next is Nicky and Dianne with a Waltz to Stand by me

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Liam: Just didn't seem very waltzy to me I’m afraid. 4.

Niamh: I thought this was a little bit fast for the waltz and I think of all the classic Beatles songs out there a mediocre cover of someone eases song wasn't a great choice 5.

Parmnion: Sorry, this one wasn't for me. I don't particularly think it works with a waltz, apart from when the music originally picks up a beat or two.l, liked the song though. 6

Score: 15


Next is Annie and Gorka with a Tango to Eleanor Rigby

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Liam: sorry, didn’t suit a tango at all. 4

Niamh: One of my favourite Beatles songs, possibly one of they few that would fit the Tango as well so great choice loved that 9!

Parmnion: Started off well with the violins and that, but then it just depresses me. More suited to a military marching themed dance. 5

Score: 18


Next is Jake and Nancy with a Jive to Saw her standing there

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Liam: Too slow and really lacking in energy for a jive. 5

Niamh: This is perfection, first 10 of the series for me!

Parmnion: I think I just saw you...oooooo...standing there with a glittery ball. 10!

Score: 25



Next is Cherie and Johannes with a Foxtrot to She loves you

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Liam: 6.

Niamh: I thought this was a little fast for the Foxtrot 7.

Parmnion: She loved you...4

Score: 17



Next is Lewis and Amy with a Rumba to Yesterday

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Liam: well done, thats more like it. 8.

Niamh: This was beautiful, brought a tear to my eye, another 10!

Parmnion: Slow, yet rythmic. A true delight amongst a lot of drivel. 10!

Score: 28


Next is Vanessa and Giovanni with a Cha Cha to Get Back

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Liam: not the best, but not a complete disaster either. 6

Niamh: Great fit, really enjoyed that 9!

Parmnion: You got some pizzazz going on there..I didnt want it to stop. 10!

Score: 25


Closing the show is Slim and Katya with an American Smooth to Something

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Liam: a bit dull, but got the job done. 6

Niamh: I think this is too slow for the American Smooth, I wanted to love it because I adore that song but it just doesn't fit the dance imo 6.

Parmnion: Had its moments, but I would have used this for Venetian waltz..not slick enough. 7

Score: 19

Leaderboard Week 2

Lewis and Amy 28
Vanessa and Giovanni 25
Jake and Nancy 25
Kate and Graziano 23
Slim and Katya 19
Annie and Gorka 18
Cherie and Johannes 17
Nicky and Dianne 15

Scores added to last week leaves this as the overall leaderboard so far


Lewis and Amy 49
Jake and Nancy 48
Vanessa and Giovanni 45
Slim and Katya 45
Kate and Graziano 44
Annie and Gorka 40
Cherie and Johannes 39
Nicky and Dianne 35


Also Congratulations Lewis you get to choose the next theme!!

[The Slim Reaper]

Well done folks, congrats Lewis.

[The Slim Reaper]

Originally Posted by The Slim Reaper

Yeah, only an idiot could fail to find a good beatles track. I wanted to pull out a lesser known solo Paul or George track, but realised I'd end up with a nicky-style 20 points

Originally Posted by Strictly Jake

Closing the show is Slim and Katya with an American Smooth to Something

Youtube video

Liam: a bit dull, but got the job done. 6

Niamh: I think this is too slow for the American Smooth, I wanted to love it because I adore that song but it just doesn't fit the dance imo 6.

Parmnion: Had its moments, but I would have used this for Venetian waltz..not slick enough. 7

Score: 19

[The Slim Reaper]

Are judges just going to ignore that Nicky used a cover of someone else's song?

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by The Slim Reaper

Are judges just going to ignore that Nicky used a cover of someone else's song?

I did mention that in my comment and I gave him a 5

[Vanessa]

So it's just 80s. No twist?

[Beso]

Judges on point again..

Well done us.

[AnnieK]

Well done all - thanks judges
Congrats Lewis

[Lewismacfarlane]

Omg I've won a week

[Strictly Jake]

Originally Posted by Lewismacfarlane

Omg I've won a week

Yeah what do you want as the next theme?

[Nicky91]

fair feedback for me


i didn't know what else to choose, i had Yesterday as my 1st choice


and i thought let me go for a cover, to me stand by me fits a nice contemporary-ish waltz


oh well, the only way is up i guess famous last words much

[Strictly Jake]

I don't think they did ignore that slim. Nicky only got 15 points

[The Slim Reaper]

Originally Posted by Strictly Jake

I don't think they did ignore that slim. Nicky only got 15 points

I think they may have thought I used a cover too, if that's the case

[Nicky91]

i was out of options, for my specific dance though


i stand by my choice

[Lewismacfarlane]

80s is the next theme

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by Lewismacfarlane

80s is the next theme

Oh fantastic Lewis. Xx

[Vanessa]

I love the 80s

[Nicky91]

luv the 80s

[Liam-]

80’s is much more my scene

[Beso]

Can we put a twist on the 80s theme please..just 80s is too easy.

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by parmnion

Can we put a twist on the 80s theme please..just 80s is too easy.

Hush now. X