Strictly Come Dancing
The dance off!
Time for Jo to go i’m afraid.Another good performance from Jade & Ian and a better one from Jo but still no contest between the two.
Read MoreThe moment of truth!
Expecting a Jo and Craig dance-off, but how will the audience have voted? Also for those that were at the Royal Albert Hall with us last week I hope you recognised the World Champions on the night doing their display!Truly amazing dancers and you can see why they’re number 1 in the world! Shame we…
Read MoreLeaderboard
Leaderboard this week is as follows:1. 37 points – Ali & Brian2. 33 points – Zoe & James3. 32 points – Jade & Ian3. 32 points – Ricky & Natalie5. 29 points – Ricky & Erin5. 29 points – Natalie & Vincent7. 28 points – Chris & Ola7. 28 points – Laila & Anton9. 25…
Read MoreLaila Rouass & Anton du Beke – Samba
An awful Jive last week could well have seen them leaving, but the public saved them – rightly so I think. How will the Samba compare?Anton’s very much a Ballroom boy so I wouldn’t be surprised if he haad to pick up a few things from Laila. A very funky routine and looking really good,…
Read MoreAli Bastian & Brian Fortuna – American Smooth
I expected Ali to struggle with the Jive last week and unfortunately was proved correct. Back to Ballroom should see Ali return to form.Impressive leg lift in the middle of the routine, shame that there just appears to be a few issues occurring throughout the routine. Definitely back on track, just a shame that a…
Read MoreJo Wood & Brendan Cole – Samba
With one Joe going out last week will the other Jo survive tonight?Mistakes abound and Brendan almost throws Jo across the room during the pivots at the end of the promenade runs. I found it quite painful to watch i’m afraid Jo, but you did look like you enjoyed yourself tremendously. This is going to…
Read MoreNatalie Cassidy & Vincent Simone – American Smooth
So an American Smooth with no lifts…that’s a first for Strictly. How will it fair with the judges?Natalie needs to relax the shoulders and make sure she is leaning away from Vincent as it does ruin the top line look at the moment. A nice routine obviously lacking in the wow factor due to no…
Read MoreRicky Whittle & Natalie Lowe – Samba
Although I don’t agree with the 10 they received last week Ricky is still definitely the one to beat.A little too feminine , with less hip action then i’d actually expect. Also steps were all wrong in the promenade runs. Better hip action later in the dance but needs to avoid bunching his hands. Not…
Read MoreRicky Groves & Erin Boag – American Smooth
Ricky and Erin have decided to choose a Viennese Waltz as their American Smooth dance and from the training videos I think that could prove to be a good choice.Shame he was out of time at the start there as they came together. An excellent performance, with a cheeky bit of Quickstep thrown in for…
Read MoreCraig Kelly & Flavia Cacace – Samba
Craig hasn’t really managed a good Latin dance so far in the competition, and unfortunately I don’t think Samba is going to be any different.A very timid performance and lacking in the drive and energy normally expected in a Samba, though Craig does appear to be enjoying himself. A few mistakes, and a lack of…
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