Week 13 in 60 seconds
Only got a minute to spare? Just watch the video for a 60 second summary of Saturday night.
Read MoreThe result
So no dance off tonight, it’s all down to the audience tonight. As I predicted earlier I think Ricky will be going home tonight as he just doesn’t have enough public support. First couple through – Ricky & Natalie so that’s out the window. Other finalist is Chris as predicted, poor Ali misses out.
Read MoreLeaderboard
Combined leaderboard for tonight then is: 1. 96 points – Ricky & Natalie2. 92 points – Ali & Brian3. 80 points – Chris & Ola Overall a fair reflection I think on the performances though I think there’s less of a gap between the three of them than the 16 points suggests. However Ricky’s popularity…
Read MoreRicky Whittle & Natalie Lowe – Argentine Tango
Seconds in and I already feel this could be the best Arentine Tango of the night. Looks a little unsteady at times though. However a very good performance and easily worth 9’s.
Read MoreAli Bastian & Brian Fortuna – American Smooth
A dance that should suit Ali better, although they have chosen quite a fast number. Not sure about Ali having both hands above her head during her spins, looks a little untidy. It looks like they’ve decided to quash any ‘are they or aren’t they’ rumours with those kisses at the end. A very good…
Read MoreChris Hollins & Ola Jordan – Argentine Tango
Good to see Chris and Ola starting with true Argentine Tango basics. Needs to make sure he doesn’t hold back on the flicks though as they look a little stunted at times. I preferred their dance to Ali’s but I still only an 8 for me.
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First dances out of the way and the leaderboard thus far is as follows: 1. 47 points – Ricky & Natalie2. 42 points – Ali & Brian3. 38 points – Chris & Ola
Read MoreRicky Whittle & Natalie Lowe – Waltz
Personally for me Ricky’s Ballroom has always been let down by his strange head positioning during pivots and spins, something he’s done since his first dance in week 2 and has never been mentioned. That opening looked like a lift but I think they’ll give him the benefit of the doubt. Straight away though and…
Read MoreAli Bastian & Brian Fortuna – Argentine Tango
Can Ali pull off the unexpected and actually give us a down and dirty performance? Incidentally this song they’re dancing to is the same one that a couple I choreographed for used in their Christmas party last night, and won! Hints of passion there, but i’d still like to see a bit more intensity, and…
Read MoreChris Hollins & Ola Jordan – Rumba
I personally really liked Chris’ Rumba back in his first week but there was still significant room for improvement, let’s hope 10/11 weeks on has seen that improvement realised! At times Chris’ hands look really good, at others they are just stuck out, but thankfuly mainly there is some shaping there. I’d like to see…
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