Chris Hollins & Ola Jordan – Foxtrot
Chris really stepped it up in the final last week and delivered an almost perfect Foxtrot, can he improve on that tonight? Looks to me like there has been some work on the hands, but really should be smiling throughout. Shame about the mistake in the middle. Ola knows how much the audience like the…
Read MoreRachel Stevens & Vincent Simone – Rumba
Rachel was one of the best female celebrity Rumba dancers I’ve seen on Strictly, and I’m looking forward to seeing their dance tonight. Ah the pivot, ever an audience favourite, and well placed in a varied and sensual routine. However during the lift at the end Rachel needed to put some shaping into her legs…
Read MoreGethin Jones & Flavia Cacahe – American Smooth
So a new partnership for the Christmas Special, how will they perform together? Doesn’t really seem to be much chemistry between them, and I’m finding the performance a little stale, however the final lift drew some excited gasps from Emma’s mother and sister. Not a bad performance, but not as good as the others so…
Read MoreAli Bastian & Brian Fortuna – Viennese Waltz
A perfect 40 in Blackpool, let’s see if they can recreate that magical dance tonight. Ali’s elegance always suits the mainly slow Ballroom dances. A little shaky at times but otherwise faultless and I think this could be the first perfect score of the night.
Read MoreAustin Healey & Erin Boag – Paso Doble
Austin performed an amazing Paso Doble in 2008’s competition and I felt was very unlucky to go out without reaching the final. Well that’s a start and a half, though I’d prefer a more Spanish arm shape at times. However a very entertaining performance (as Austin always managed) and a great aggressive performance. A 9.5…
Read MoreRicky Whittle & Natalie Lowe – Quickstep
Perfect marks in the final for their Quickstep makes this a strong contender, though hopefully there’ll be some new choreography. Thought there was a slight slip up in the middle, but otherwise a very good performance, will the judges overlook the lift at the end though? Technically it seemed perfect but have to knock off…
Read MoreStrictly Christmas Special
Tonight’s competitors then will be: Chris Hollins & Ola JordanGethin Jones & Flavia CacacheRicky Whittle & Natalie LoweAustin Healey & Erin BoagAli Bastian & Brian FortunaRachel Stevens & Vincent Simone Here’s looking forward to a good Christmas episode.
Read MoreWeek 14 in 60 seconds
Catch up with the final, though how they could fit all the action of 4 dances each into 60 seconds is anyone’s guess!
Read MoreComments from Chris and Ricky, and Christmas line-up.
In one of the most nail biting finals ever seen on Strictly Come Dancing, sports presenter Chris Hollins was voted Strictly Come Dancing Champion 2009 battling it out in a dramatic grand final against Hollyoaks actor Ricky Whittle. On winning the competition with his professional partner Ola Jordan, Chris said: ‘I’d just love to thank…
Read MoreThe moment of truth!
Team C’Ola or Ricky & Natalie… I think it’ll be Chris and Ola due to the phenomenal public support they’ve had over the whole series – and that confirms it. Congratulations Chris, you’ve definitely been the most entertaining couple (once Ricky Groves left anyway). I agree with the result, but how about you?
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