Strictly Come Dancing
Jade Johnson & Ian Waite – Quickstep
A fast dance which could suit Jade’s athleticism, even if it ends up wearing Ian out!Jade looks a little uncomfortable during the jump from the stage, and is a little behind at the start of the next jump section. Needs to relax the shoulders and make sure she isn’t pushing the head forward. Certainly full…
Read MoreRicky Whittle & Natalie Lowe – Paso Doble
Marked as ‘The One To Beat’ last week, I wouldn’t have marked him quite as highly myself but he’s definitely the main contender, if he can keep it up.Natalie looks a little nervous before walking out, but on the evidence of the first couple of moves I don’t think there’s anything to be nervous about.…
Read MoreCraig Kelly & Flavia Cacace – Quickstep
Problems with his arm lines last week could be recreated in this fast and difficult dance.Not too sure on Flavia’s dress but an energetic start, though Craig needs to keep his shoulders down. The worst thing about Quickstep is how noticeable it is when you jump and your partner doesn’t, unfortunately Craig’s errors are very…
Read MoreNatalie Cassidy & Vincent Simone – Paso Doble
A chance for Natalie to really get her acting skills out, if she manages to get over the nerves.Dancing is exhausting, especially for those coming to the 10 dance recaps all next week! Better Flamenco hands at the start than Lynda’s effort. Hands are a little high when coming across her chest at times. Much…
Read MoreRav Wilding & Aliona Vilani – Quickstep
Rav’s a big man and I do think he may struggle with the Quickstep, at least at making it look effortless!Nice line at the start, shame about the slip and the Charlstons looked slightly off in the feet. Huge gap between them meaning that they’re not really together throughout the dance. Rav seems to be…
Read MoreZoe Lucker & James Jordan – Paso Doble
Another top partnership back to dance again. Nice dress, now what about the dance? Good shapes at the start and throughout, though really waiting for a big WOW moment, seems a little lacklustre. I wonder if James grew the facial hair especially for the dance? Hunched over at times but overall not too bad. Best…
Read MoreChris Hollins & Ola Jordan – Quickstep
Another top dancer from a fortnight ago, fast dances normally suit shorter competitors so will be interesting to see how this shapes up.Keep the head up Chris at the start, but good hands as always (contrary to Len’s criticism…! Looks a little flat and laboured and appears to be a lack of connection between them,…
Read MoreLynda Bellingham & Darren Bennett – Paso Doble
A dance that requires passion and performance. Cha Cha wasn’t very good last time but this could be a lot better. Classic dress design, not quite sure about the Flamenco moves to start with – too rushed to get the impact. Lacks ‘attack’ and is a bit too soft for my liking but definitely better…
Read MoreAli Bastian & Brian Fortuna – Quickstep
Very good Waltz last time they danced ballroom and should have the elegance to pull off a good quickstep.Nice classic music choice. Floaty and elegant beginning. Good movement and control, though the top line looks a little nervous and she looks almost like she’s leaning. Shaming about the slight mistake there. Fast and accurate footwork…
Read MoreStrictly Clementine video blog
Clementine, the living fashion doll, is a huge fan of Strictly Come Dancing and like millions of people is following every heel-turn of the hit BBC show. Each week the dolly diva will be sharing her thoughts on Strictly in an exclusive video diary for BBC Norfolk. In the second week of the series, jockey…
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