Strictly Come Dancing – Saturday 23rd October Leaderboard
12 dances down let’s have a look at the leaderboard: 1. 35 points – Scott & Natalie1. 35 points – Matt & Aliona3. 34 points – Pamela & James4. 32 points – Kara & Artem5. 29 points – Tina & Jared5. 29 points – Felicity & Vincent7. 28 points – Patsy & Robin8. 27 points…
Read MoreAnn Widdecombe & Anton Du Beke – Tango
I’m hoping Ann isn’t wearing a skirt this week if she’s going to be flying through the studio! Not sure about the arm waving Ann, not quite Tango…but I’m sure that’s not what we were going for. Ann is skipping at times, Anton probably should take slightly smaller steps to help her out. Give her…
Read MoreKara Tointon & Artem Chigvintsev – Charleston
Another of the front-runners, I felt some of the others haven’t performed quite as well this week so a chance for Kara to jump up the table. Kara really isn’t wearing a lot is she?! Needs just a little more swivel at times but a good performance, not sure whether the lifting of Artem from…
Read MoreMichelle Williams & Ian Waite (in place of Brendan) – Tango
Craig was quoted this week as saying that he thinks Ian may prove to be a better partner for Michelle than Brendan for the Tango. Michelle is definitely looking miles better than she has so far in this competition, 10 seconds in it’s already her best dance. Still a little shaky and awkward at times…
Read MoreMatt Baker & Aliona Vilani – Charleston
Matt and Aliona were great at the International Championships at the Royal Albert Hall on Thursday night, even going onto the main dance floor and hanging around to sign autographs. I think this could be the best dance of tonight given Matt’s gymnastic abilities. So Matt’s going to start on a unicycle. Slight slip and…
Read MorePamela Stephenson & James Jordan – Tango
So far the best dancer in the competition I’m really looking forward to their Tango. Good arms from Pamela and good pivots, maybe a little more emotion in the face and needs to watch her shoulders. A few slips in places but definitely a good connection between them. Not her best dance but still a…
Read MorePeter Shilton & Erin Boag – Charleston
Peter’s not his best when he’s dancing on his own, so Charleston could be a disaster… Oh dear, Peter does look like he’s a bit of a puppet on a string at times, better in hold but unfortunately not much of that in this routine and he obviously isn’t confident in the routine as he…
Read MoreGavin Henson & Katya Virshilas – Tango
Time to see some emotion this week I hope Gavin. Shame to start with the slip on the stairs – I swear his cheeks look red after that. Lifting his feet up too much and a complete lack of emotion on his face and the same lifting action when they repeat the same section. Gavin…
Read MorePatsy Kensit & Robin Windsor – Charleston
Liking the Chicago look. Nice swivel action at the start but I feel there’s a slight lack of energy in the routine. Patsy’s smiling but doesn’t appear to be exuding enjoyment. I don’t know whether it’s just heavy or not, another finish with a kiss though. Overall I’m a little underwhelmed, only a 6 I’m…
Read MoreFelicity Kendal & Vincent Simone – Tango
So Tango is Vincent’s forte, but it appears Felicity can’t tell her left from her right, always a problem in dancing! Not liking Vincent’s hat, so I’m glad they put it down. Some great intensity at teh start, though they are doing Argentine rather than normal Tango. Needs to keep her chin up when she’s…
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