Tina O'Brien & Jared Murillo – Cha Cha Cha
I’m hoping Jared has settled in now as he looked completely out of place in the launch show. A very strange start and I’m not a big fan of all the props in week one. Some quite nice leg action but the routine isn’t really doing it for me and Tina needs to use the…
Read MoreGavin Henson & Katya Virshilas – Waltz
Gavin should perform better at Ballroom than Latin and the beginning (albeit looking like he’s trying to break Katya’s neck) looks calm and controlled. However Katya is right, there isn’t much emotion showing, though it’s good to see him smiling throughout. A sweet performance that I’m struggling to mark, not quite a 7 but a…
Read MoreMichelle Williams & Brendan Cole – Cha Cha Cha
We didn’t really see much of Michelle’s dancing during the training videos so will be interesting to see what Brendan has come up with. Interesting to see them starting on the new bridge…though I have no idea what Michelle is wearing! I feel Michelle looks a little brittle and could do with straightening the knees…
Read MorePeter Shilton & Erin Boag – Waltz
Peter needed to work more on his shoulder line in training so I’m hoping Erin has drilled it into him. Peter needs to keep his bum in, and try to keep his feet in contact with the floor when he opens to promenade – seems to have a tendency to life his foot quite high…
Read MoreJimi Mistry & Flavia Cacace – Cha Cha Cha
One of my front runners based on the training videos, let’s see if he can live up to my expectations. Bit of a strange shirt choice, looks a little too big for Jimi and does nothing for his movement. He can certainly move but I’m not happy with his hands and I think his shoulders…
Read MoreStrictly Come Dancing – Friday 1st October Leaderboard
So the first night’s over and the leaderboard pretty much agrees with my marking (though I’d have Pamela a mark above Matt on tonight’s performance): 1. 31 points – Matt & Aliona1. 31 points – Pamela & James3. 29 points – Scott & Natalie4. 23 points – Felicity & Vincent5. 22 points – Patsy &…
Read MorePaul Daniels & Ola Jordan – Cha Cha Cha
Out of the starting line-up for tonight I’m afraid Paul has me the most worried, I’m hoping he can prove me wrong, but I doubt it… Quote of the night – Emma “Ah, he’s not doing awfully”. I must admit it’s no John Sergeant and for 72 he’s definitely not putting on a bad show. …
Read MorePamela Stephenson & James Jordan – Waltz
I was very impressed with Pamela in the launch show and I’m expecting great things tonight. Emma likes the dress, and apparently grey’s a good colour on James…I don’t know, I’m just looking at the dancing! Impressive to see them starting the movement out of hold, and Pamela looks good. I think her chin’s just…
Read MoreMatt Baker & Aliona Vilani – Cha Cha Cha
Matt’s gymnastic history should give him a distinct advantage, and his training video looked very promising. Oh and there’s the gymnastics already making an appearance, shame he’s not as steady on his feet when crouching before Aliona! Nice hip action though. For me the hands are a little too ‘flung out’ though there’s some nice…
Read MorePatsy Kensit & Robin Windsor – Waltz
So our first chance to see what one of the new boys can achieve in the show, training looked promising so let’s see what they can produce. Liking the lighting options, and song choice. Girls always have it better dancing Ballroom with a pro dancer and straight away this looks better than Scott’s, though Patsy’s…
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