Strictly Come Dancing
Matt Baker & Aliona Vilani – Charleston
Matt and Aliona were great at the International Championships at the Royal Albert Hall on Thursday night, even going onto the main dance floor and hanging around to sign autographs. I think this could be the best dance of tonight given Matt’s gymnastic abilities. So Matt’s going to start on a unicycle. Slight slip and…
Read MorePamela Stephenson & James Jordan – Tango
So far the best dancer in the competition I’m really looking forward to their Tango. Good arms from Pamela and good pivots, maybe a little more emotion in the face and needs to watch her shoulders. A few slips in places but definitely a good connection between them. Not her best dance but still a…
Read MorePeter Shilton & Erin Boag – Charleston
Peter’s not his best when he’s dancing on his own, so Charleston could be a disaster… Oh dear, Peter does look like he’s a bit of a puppet on a string at times, better in hold but unfortunately not much of that in this routine and he obviously isn’t confident in the routine as he…
Read MoreGavin Henson & Katya Virshilas – Tango
Time to see some emotion this week I hope Gavin. Shame to start with the slip on the stairs – I swear his cheeks look red after that. Lifting his feet up too much and a complete lack of emotion on his face and the same lifting action when they repeat the same section. Gavin…
Read MorePatsy Kensit & Robin Windsor – Charleston
Liking the Chicago look. Nice swivel action at the start but I feel there’s a slight lack of energy in the routine. Patsy’s smiling but doesn’t appear to be exuding enjoyment. I don’t know whether it’s just heavy or not, another finish with a kiss though. Overall I’m a little underwhelmed, only a 6 I’m…
Read MoreFelicity Kendal & Vincent Simone – Tango
So Tango is Vincent’s forte, but it appears Felicity can’t tell her left from her right, always a problem in dancing! Not liking Vincent’s hat, so I’m glad they put it down. Some great intensity at teh start, though they are doing Argentine rather than normal Tango. Needs to keep her chin up when she’s…
Read MoreTina O'Brien & Jared Murillo – Charleston
Tina missed last week due to a case of chicken pox, let’s hope it hasn’t affected their training too much. Tina needs to be careful about flinging her hands out a little too much, and not to “cowboy” walk too much. Needs to also try and get more swivel from her feet. Again not a…
Read MoreScott Maslen & Natalie Lowe – Tango
Scott impressed with his Quickstep last week, though I didn’t feel it was quite a 9 yet. A Tango should fit in with Scott’s acting ability though, and Natalie does choreograph good routines. There’s definitely intensity from the start, and Scott definitely looks like he’s losing weight. I’m not a fan of the short jackets…
Read MoreJimi Mistry & Flavia Cacace – Charleston
I’m liking the energy, though I’m not sure about Jimi’s cartwheel and some of the moves I think Jimi is cutting short due to the speed of the routine. An entertaining routine but I do feel the whole thing just felt a little clipped at times. I’m going to give it a 7. Judges comments…
Read MoreStrictly Come Dancing – Saturday 23rd October
So this week will see the couples dancing either a Tango or a Charleston. Tina O’Brien will return from her chicken pox whilst Ann Widdecombe will be flying through the air. It promises to be an entertaining week and yet again I’ve not had a chance to watch the training videos so I have no…
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