Kara Tointon & Artem Chigvintsev – Paso Doble
Kara needs to stand up a little straighter but she has good Spanish arms. Looking a little unstable at times though, especially with the lean away in front of the judges. Definitely playing the part well. Technically a lift at the end so should be docked points so I’m going to give them an 8.…
Read MoreTina O'Brien & Jared Murillo – Argentine Tango
The ‘cute’ couple can they really bring some passion and intensity… Some good lines, though I felt the start lacked character – Tina looked like she was thinking to much. Their flicks are out of time walking down the room and Tina does look a bit like she’s just walking around at times. Impressive ending…
Read MorePamela Stephenson & James Jordan – Jive
They’ve looked good in training, and their outfits look amazing tonight. A little out of sync with the fork stabbing at the start it seemed. Nice leapfrog from James over a standing up Pamela. For those shouting about both Pamela’s legs being off the ground, a throw is counted differently to a lift. Pamela does…
Read MoreStrictly Come Dancing – Saturday 30th October
It’s Strictly Come Dancing, it’s Halloween, and we have shirtless male pro dancers to start the show. Shame the band can’t quite live up to Matt Bellamy’s vocal range. A powerful performance though and a great way to open the show. So tonight we’re going to see a Jive, Paso Doble, Viennese Waltz and Argentine…
Read MoreIt Takes Two – Friday 29th October
On tonight’s episode: Tina & Jared; Scott & Natalie; Halloween Special. Tina & Jared, Tina thinks Jared might have put her back out in the double cartwheel. Also it seems she’s quite partial to a bit of banana according to the VT. Not really sure what the big deal with one banana a day is,…
Read MoreIt Takes Two – Thursday 28th October
On Wednesday’s show: Patsy & Robin; Jimi & Flavia; Lisa Snowdon on costumes. Doing the Viennese Waltz this week will be Felicity Kendal and Scott Maslen. Felicity will be doing the splits again and Scott has the [man]flu. Michelle Williams took a tumble in her Jive training but will compete on Saturday, joining her will…
Read MoreIt Takes Two – Wednesday 27th October
Coming up on tonight’s show: Kara & Artem; Len Goodman’s Dance Clinic; Ian Waite with the midweek report; Matt & Aliona Kara & Artem, They loved the dance, though Kara felt at the start of the week that the music was slow and boring. She’s scared by the fact that even with letting go it…
Read MoreIt Takes Two – Tuesday 26th October
On today’s show: Michelle, Ian & Brendan; Karen Hardy Choreography Corner; Pamela & James; Gavin & Katya. So first up are Michelle & Ian, fresh from their bottom two finish on Saturday night, joined by Brendan Cole back from his father’s funeral. Brendan reveals that he felt a little jealous watching Michelle dancing with Ian…
Read MoreIt Takes Two – Monday 25th October
On tonight’s episode: Peter & Erin; Alisha Dixon; Ann & Anton; Felicity & Vincent. The show starts with Ola Jordan taking a video camera round behind the scenes and chatting the the dancers and celebs. We see James jokingly telling Ola about what it’s like to still be in the competition. Len and James share…
Read MoreStrictly Come Dancing – Sunday 24th October Results
I predicted a bottom two of Gavin & Peter, with Peter being the competitor sent home. So we start off with a 40’s GI Jive, with the pros still showing why the professional showdancers seem unneccesary. Then a VT of the judges discussing last night’s competitors, starting with Peter & Ann and working their way…
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