The result

Unfortunately for Richard there was no comparison between him and Craig, surprised Len would’ve voted them however (not sure if that’s a consolation vote though!)Next week then will see all 14 couples competing against each other, but with only one dance to do rather than the two that most have struggled with so far. At…

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Moment of truth and dance-off

Here comes another tense couple of minutes!Yet another poor decision by the audience, but I think that’s just signed Richard’s death knell. So Craig up first with the Tango, and again an uncomfortable looking start – needs to work on the upper body, specifically the frame, and also to lead with the body and not…

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Leaderboard

So combined leaderboard is as follows:1. 65 points – Ricky & Natalie 2. 61 points – Zoe & James3. 55 points – Laila & Anton4. 51 points – Phil & Katya5. 50 points – Natalie & Vincent6. 44 points – Craig & Flavia7. 38 points – Richard & Lilia8. 36 points – Jo & Brendan…

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Natalie Cassidy & Vincent Simone – Cha Cha

Confident in training and not afraid to move her hips around will be interesting to see whether technique is forgotten once the performance takes over?Need to cross the legs during a lock step Natalie and the arms are a little flung out at points. Lively in places but not inspiring, think this will be a…

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Ricky Whittle & Natalie Lowe – Rumba

Hitchhiker! That’s the word I was thinking of, still not good i’m afraid though Richard.So, the girl’s favourite is up next, and starts by flashing the torso to his fans! Nice hip action but needs to sort the shoulders out – makes him look uncomforable. Really good lines however and the only partnership to utilise…

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Richard Dunwoody & Lilia Kopylova – Cha Cha

I do think that could be the last time we see Jo (aside from the dance-off), as I’m not sure she’s popular or well-known enough to get the audience vote.Richard’s shoulder injuries, and unfortunately obvious lack of rhythm, could be his failing in this Cha Cha – but at least he’s trying hard. Seriously out…

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Jo Wood & Brendan Cole – Rumba

Jo lacked confidence in her Tango last night and the Rumba may prove to be a difficult dance too.No action at all in her Rumba walks, and shame they got caught up together. There wasn’t much of an atmosphere between them and I think she’ll get 5’s if they’re feeling generous.

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Zoe Lucker & James Jordan – Rumba

I’m afraid I really don’t think Laila’s dance was worth a 7 Len, but everyone else agreed with my 6.Zoe struggled during the week with the sensual side of the dance so will be interesting to see how she copes with the pressure of a live performance. Needs to round her hip action out a…

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Laila Rouass & Anton du Beke – Cha Cha

Aside from a slight mistake last night, their Tango was good last night, so i’m hoping for good things with their Cha Cha.Cheeky start, slight mistake with her timing creeping in and I don’t think the judges will be so forgiving this time. No real hip movement of life in the dance, probably lost all…

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Craig Kelly & Flavia Cacace – Rumba

During the week Craig’s hips and arms weren’t quite working in sync, let’s see if a couple of days more of practice have helped.Needs to have a fot transition between moves with the hands at the start, improved by the time he gets to the cucarachas. No real connection or emotion in the dance between…

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