[The Grinch]

Originally Posted by Santa's NaughtiNess

If Balvinder doesn't make the final I'm voting for George. At least he's not a liar

It will be Bal vs Amber next week. No way they letting go of Amber, which sucks

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

John Whaite was actually more of a novice than Rose, as he also is a non-actor


and in all fairness John & Johannes had the better performances, so i think there was some sympathy involved for Rose?

I asked you politely not to respond to me.

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

Originally Posted by The Grinch

It will be Bal vs Amber next week. No way they letting go of Amber, which sucks

Yes she'll be saved against anyone

[Merry Mockmas]

Originally Posted by Livia

People like different people for different reasons. It was hard to separate some of the dancers, but to say people only voted for Rose out of sympathy is wrong. I voted for Rose because she, for me, was the better dancer. No sympathy involved.

People aren't looking for perfection. People want to see someone who starts from scratch and improves every week. Otherwise Amber or Lewis would win this year... But I guarantee that won't happen.

I definitely agree with the BIB.

I wouldn't be supporting Karen this year personally otherwise.

[Merry Mockmas]

Originally Posted by The Grinch

AJ could have won you never know but sadly with her being injured she couldn’t compete. Rose was really good though so I wasn’t mad she won

AJ was headed for second place at best I think.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Merry Mockmas

I definitely agree with the BIB.

I wouldn't be supporting Karen this year personally otherwise.

I was so pleased Karen got through, I was a bit worried for her.

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Livia

I was so pleased Karen got through, I was a bit worried for her.

Same

[Candy Annie Cane]

Originally Posted by Santa's NaughtiNess

If Balvinder doesn't make the final I'm voting for George. At least he's not a liar

When has Karen lied? Having looked into it, she has said she danced will she was 15.... where is the lie? She also hasnt danced for 15 yeara so not quit3 in the same league as muscial theatre stars

[Merry Mockmas]

Originally Posted by Livia

I was so pleased Karen got through, I was a bit worried for her.

So was I tbh.

As quite a few weeks this series have shown, you can't take anything for granted.

[Merry Mockmas]

Originally Posted by Zizu

Same

How do you feel about Karen being the most popular Footballer in Strictly history?

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Merry Mockmas

How do you feel about Karen being the most popular Footballer in Strictly history?

I haven’t been watching .. I just want her as far away from our football games as possible ..

I am praying that she goes on a country-wide Strictly tour of Britain after the shiw

[Merry Mockmas]

Originally Posted by Zizu

I haven’t been watching .. I just want her as far away from our football games as possible ..

I am praying that she goes on a country-wide Strictly tour of Britain after the shiw

You're not watching the Nation's Sweetheart?

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by Candy Annie Cane

When has Karen lied? Having looked into it, she has said she danced will she was 15.... where is the lie? She also hasnt danced for 15 yeara so not quit3 in the same league as muscial theatre stars

musical theatre ain't the same as latin and ballroom dancing either though


completely different



but as if i care about who wins, i just said in this thread that George would be on the same level of Chris Hollins if he wins, but tbf Ricky Whittle was a runner up and he ended up with the better career post-show so, as the DILF that was Lincoln on The 100




and honestly Amber was a last minute entrant, so i doubt she'd feel sad just being possibly a finalist, and now Lewis is out i see way improved chances for her, she still has a secret weapon left in her couples choice (maybe another 40 idk) and tbh with 2 dances, love her or dislike her, but Amber i feel more confident with, in terms of capability of doing well with both routines, rather than a George, Bal as novices whom might struggle some more having to cope with learning two dances this week, Karen might also do decently i think but not better than Amber

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Merry Mockmas

You're not watching the Nation's Sweetheart?

If I never see or hear Karen Carney EVER again I will be a happy man .

[Zizu]

AI Overview




Former England footballer Karen Carney had significant childhood dance experience, training in various styles like street, hip-hop, disco, and ballroom from toddlerhood until age 15, when she chose football, but this background contributed to her agility and impressed viewers on Strictly Come Dancing in 2025, where she excelled despite not training in Latin/Ballroom recently. Her prior training gave her rhythm and confidence, though she had to relearn fundamentals for the show, finding joy and a return to competitive feeling in the ballroom.

[Zizu]

Karen Carney

Details of Her Dance Background:

Early Start: Carney began dancing as a toddler, attending dance clubs and competitions.

Styles: She trained in diverse genres, including street, hip-hop, disco, rock 'n' roll, and slow dancing.

Intensive Training: Around age 12, she trained at Steptoes Dance School multiple times a week.

The Choice: At 15, she decided to focus on football, leaving dance behind.

[Zizu]

Karen Carney believes her dancing background gave her the twinkle toes that helped her become a Lionesses legend.

Here, she tells her story of how she went from a disco diva to a wizard on the wing:

“I started dancing when I was just a toddler because my older sister went to a dance club.

“It started out as just something to do but I loved it. It was mainly me just jigging about but I went every week.

“It wasn’t until I moved to Steptoes Dance School in Halesowen when I was 12 that things got more serious and I started going three or four times a week. It was there that I started to compete in some big events.

“I enjoyed football when I was a kid and had loads of kickabouts, but I didn’t join my first club until I was 11. Until then, it was all about dancing for me. We did loads of different routines and genres of music; street dancing, hip-hop, disco, rock ‘n roll, slow dancing, team dances, everything.

[Zizu]

The lying little turdess !!


The TNT and ITV pundit, from Solihull, said she had done "a little bit of hip-hop" as a youngster but that her only other dance experience was in nightclubs, which might have involved a little breakdancing.
"I think the breakdancing was when we used to go out on nights out with the team and I was forced into dancing-off with other people in the nightclub," she said.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Zizu

Karen Carney

Details of Her Dance Background:

Early Start: Carney began dancing as a toddler, attending dance clubs and competitions.

Styles: She trained in diverse genres, including street, hip-hop, disco, rock 'n' roll, and slow dancing.

Intensive Training: Around age 12, she trained at Steptoes Dance School multiple times a week.

The Choice: At 15, she decided to focus on football, leaving dance behind.

Slow dancing? That's a genre I've never heard of. Sounds as made up as the majority of the rest of this information. She didn't go to stage school, she's never danced professionally and she's never starred in the West End. Playing Billy Elliot like Lewis calls for classical training which gives a grounding for all kinds of dance. Ask Darcy Bussell. We all know Amber's credentials.

I danced until I was 12 or 13 like lots of little girls. I don't consider myself a trained dancer, that would be stupid. And frankly, calling her a "lying turdess" is too strong for my taste....

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Livia

Slow dancing? That's a genre I've never heard of. Sounds as made up as the majority of the rest of this information. She didn't go to stage school, she's never danced professionally and she's never starred in the West End. Playing Billy Elliot like Lewis calls for classical training which gives a grounding for all kinds of dance. Ask Darcy Bussell. We all know Amber's credentials.

I danced until I was 12 or 13 like lots of little girls. I don't consider myself a trained dancer, that would be stupid. And frankly, calling her a "lying turdess" is too strong for my taste....

We have history

She ruins a couple of football games a week and has done since it became the norm to hire ‘box tickers’ - she ticks about 5

Incidentally why claim it’s made up ?

Because it doesn’t fit in with your ideals ?


It all sounds like she was a pretty serious dancer if we’re being honest here and the proof is in the pudding .. so she has all the basics down plus she obviously had a feel for dancing and natural timing ..

As regards the made up slow dancing
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Ai overview

Slow dancing is a simple, intimate partner dance focusing on swaying to slow music, often called the "hug and sway," involving basic steps like forward-and-back movement with weight transfer, commonly using a "fox trot" or "foxy" style for beginners, incorporating a gentle sway and rotation, and is popular at social events like weddings for its relaxed, romantic feel poo

[arista]

I was Shocked Lewis went


He was good

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by arista

I was Shocked Lewis went


He was good

Maybe he didn’t tick enough boxes

[arista]

Lewis Cope

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by arista

I was Shocked Lewis went


He was good

yup, this former women's footballer should've went, who was bottom of the leaderboard

[arista]

You are so Right
Nicky