Strictly Come Dancing
Martina Hingis & Matthew Cutler
…and now I’m back in time with the live show! … Rumba I think will work for Martina but she will need to use her core ab muscles better tonight. … Not too bad to begin, still needs to use the floor better – and maybe take smaller side steps in the Cucaracha’s. Hands not…
Read MoreJoe Calzaghe & Kristina Rihanoff
Hmm…Joe Calzaghe and Cha Cha… Could be good personality-wise but I need to see some hips to be convinced!… Need to loosen up Joe and weight over the balls of your feet. Don’t throw the arm back in the New Yorks. I’m afraid there aren’t many hip actions being shown here and I think this…
Read MoreChris Hollins & Ola Jordan
Almost back up to present time! … Nice start, looking good so far, and nice facial expressions. Not too bad with the hips either.… I must say, Chris has surprised me with a very good Rumba! I think that deserves 7-8.
Read MoreRav Wilding & Aliona Vilani
Rumba is always a difficult dance for the boys, trying to move the hips whilst still looking manly.… Needs to be softer in his walking and give his hips a chance to actually work, though not too bad in places. Lines are rushed at times. Another 5-6
Read MoreLynda Bellingham & Darren Bennett
Not sure if i’d have marked 8 for Ali & Brian’s Rumba, but then that’s why i’m writing a blog and not judging!… So a cheeky Cha Cha in store hopefully! … Unfortunately no real hip movement, needs to use the floor a little better (hip movement is generated by pushing into the floor). Should…
Read MoreAli Bastian & Brian Fortuna
So Rumba, a chance to be elegant but how are her hips going to perform?… Lots of throwing arms out, is she trying to hide something in the beginning? Looks unsure and really needs to finish her hips (Rachel Stevens was very good at this). A little too much posturing and not enough basic but…
Read MoreJade Johnson & Ian Waite
Sorry i’m a little bit late starting tonight guys – had to finish preparing my dinner so it could cook during Strictly. It’s ok though as I paused the program so i’m hoping i’ll be able to catch up quite quickly!Here goes: Cha Cha definitely likely to suit Jade more than the Rumba … Hips…
Read More3 hours to go
So 3 hours to go before the contestants are back to dance Latin, what am I expecting? (Please note that all pictures below are property of the BBC and links will take you direct to the couple page) Ali Bastian & Brian Fortuna – Very nice and elegant Waltz last night, could struggle if she’s…
Read MoreRound-up and group mambo
So my scores varied a little from the judges but I think the leaderboard so far is a fair reflection. Alesha performed well for her first time judging, though I was sceptical about her comments at first.… Who’s good and who’s not… Phil’s making a few mistakes and getting caught up but seems to be…
Read MoreJoe Calzaghe & Kristina Rihanoff
So the pre-show favourite is up next, let’s see if the bookie’s were right.… I feel for the judges, trying to type this and still watch the dancing is quite a feat! … Needs to stand up a little straighter, shouldn’t be leaning forward. Personally a think it lacks an energy, there should be more…
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