Strictly Come Dancing
Rory Bremner & Erin Boag – Waltz
Rory looked really good in the launch show and in training, he has a bit of a Tony Blair smile on him tonight, and he could lower his shoulders to make his frame look a lot more relaxed. I love this track for a Waltz, I’ll have to find a suitable version to add to…
Read MoreHarry Judd & Aliona Vilani – Cha Cha Cha
Harry’s the only celebrity competitor with prior Strictly experience, but Paso is completely different from Cha Cha so I don’t think it’s a massive advantage. I’m liking this Argentine Tango inspired start, Harry’s definitely looking good and it’s a massive improvement over any of Friday’s Cha Cha’s. A bit too much ‘arm on the waistcoat’…
Read MoreStrictly first night leaderboard
So the first show draws to a close and the leaderboard is as follows: 1. 28 points – Holly & Artem1. 28 points – Anita & Robin3. 24 points – Dan & Katya4. 21 points – Russell & Flavia5. 20 points – Audley & Natalie6. 19 points – Robbie & Ola7. 17 points – Lulu…
Read MoreRussell Grant & Flavia Cacace – Cha Cha Cha
I wonder if all of Russell’s songs will be astronomically based…? A surprisingly good start from Russell with good rhythm and hip action and definitely some sass (though that’s normally expected from the girl Russell!) Needs to be a little less violent with his arm placements in the New Yorks, and he looks a little…
Read MoreAnita Dobson & Robin Windsor – Waltz
I was quite impressed with Anita’s elegance in training, let’s hope she’s brought it forward to the live show. Could just lift her chest a little bit more to improve her frame, and the heel turn in her double reverse spin was a bit too prominent. I’ve not felt that there’s been much dancing in…
Read MoreRobbie Savage & Ola Jordan – Cha Cha Cha
Robbie looked to struggle with the Cha Cha in training and a hoodie outfit doesn’t fill me with the greatest of confidence…surely that should have been in Audley’s outfit?! It’s started more like a Paso Doble than a Cha Cha and like a lot of Ola’s routines seems to consist of the guy standing there…
Read MoreAudley Harrison & Natalie Lowe – Waltz
Audley has only apparently had 3 days, rather than 3 weeks of rehearsals, so I think this could be a poor performance if he hasn’t worked hard enough. Training videos looked ok, but a problem with his top line not staying still could haunt him throughout the routine if Natalie hasn’t got it under control.…
Read MoreLulu & Brendan Cole – Cha Cha Cha
Lulu was “devastated” to get Brendan according to Brucie, but I’m sure it was all for the cameras! Theirs was one of the first training videos we saw, and it looked quite good then so I’m looking forward to seeing what 3 weeks has added to it. Oh dear Brendan, why did you have to…
Read MoreDan Lobb & Katya Virshilas – Waltz
Dan’s posture looks a little bit rough in training, let’s hope it’s improved for the show. I really don’t know why they feel the need to include props in the show – they’re nothing but a distraction. Finally they start dancing and unfortunately Dan’s posture is still needing work, he looks like someone’s putting a…
Read MoreHolly Valence & Artem Chigvintsev – Cha Cha Cha
As Holly says in her intro, she’s dancing with last year’s winner so there’s definitely a lot of pressure there. Holly’s not looking too bad in training so let’s see how the performance goes. I’d like to see a bit more hip action and a little less posing, Holly also needs to keep her eyes…
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