Strictly Come Dancing
Comments from Chris and Ricky, and Christmas line-up.
In one of the most nail biting finals ever seen on Strictly Come Dancing, sports presenter Chris Hollins was voted Strictly Come Dancing Champion 2009 battling it out in a dramatic grand final against Hollyoaks actor Ricky Whittle. On winning the competition with his professional partner Ola Jordan, Chris said: ‘I’d just love to thank…
Read MoreThe moment of truth!
Team C’Ola or Ricky & Natalie… I think it’ll be Chris and Ola due to the phenomenal public support they’ve had over the whole series – and that confirms it. Congratulations Chris, you’ve definitely been the most entertaining couple (once Ricky Groves left anyway). I agree with the result, but how about you?
Read MoreFinal Leaderboard
Wow four dances later, and only 4 points separating our two finalists: 1. Ricky & Natalie…50…43…48…49…Total 190 points2. Chris & Ola…46…44…50…46…Total 186 points A lot closer than I think many people would have predicted, but Chris definitely deserves to be that close to Ricky. Although Ricky is, on the whole, the better dancer I do…
Read MoreRicky Whittle & Natalie Lowe – Showdance
I wonder if the press lift will make a reappearance. There’s still moments when I wish Ricky would think about his free hand, however I must say a no-hands lift definitely makes up for that. Shame they were a little bit off balance at the end. Lots of lifts but I actually found Chris’ to…
Read MoreChris Hollins & Ola Jordan – Showdance
Now I predicted that Ricky may outperform Chris in this dance, but not having seen either this will be an interesting contest. That answers my question about whether Chris will be able to lift Ola above his head as well as Ricky! Needs to keep his head up, and looks a little off in the…
Read MoreRicky Whittle & Natalie Lowe – Cha Cha Cha
I wasn’t a big fan of their Cha Cha the first time round, though the judges seemed to really like it. Let’s see if Ricky can change my mind. Some of Ricky’s forward locks are really good, and then some appear to have no hip action whatsoever, and he does need to look at those…
Read MoreChris Hollins & Ola Jordan – Charlston
Return of the crazy face of Chris Hollins. This is looking improved over their original Charlston, which definitely bodes well. A very good performance, a little untidy in places (though I suspect that’s the essence of the dance) and I’m going to give it a 9.
Read MoreJade Johnson & Ian Waite Tango
After seeing that there’s no doubt that Jade was an incredibly strong contender for this title. My old teacher Mary (Ian’s step-mum) choreographed this dance and was gutted when they couldn’t perform it on the night. I feel so sorry for Ian as this was probably his best chance for making it to the final,…
Read MoreLeaderboard
So after two dances the Leaderboard is as follows: 1. Ricky & Natalie…50…43…Total 93 points2. Chris & Ola…46…44…Total 90 points Not unsurprising that Ricky is top, though Chris is catching up after getting one more point from Dary than Ricky in the Lindyhop.
Read MoreBoth couple's Lindyhop
Out of the two of them I’d say in advance that Chris could well outperform Ricky in this dance – on a personality basis anyway! Little stumble at the start from Ricky there. Chris does need to keep his head up though. However Ricky can definitely lift Natalie easily over his head…up until that spin…
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