Leaderboard
So combined leaderboard is as follows:1. 65 points – Ricky & Natalie 2. 61 points – Zoe & James3. 55 points – Laila & Anton4. 51 points – Phil & Katya5. 50 points – Natalie & Vincent6. 44 points – Craig & Flavia7. 38 points – Richard & Lilia8. 36 points – Jo & Brendan…
Read MoreNatalie Cassidy & Vincent Simone – Cha Cha
Confident in training and not afraid to move her hips around will be interesting to see whether technique is forgotten once the performance takes over?Need to cross the legs during a lock step Natalie and the arms are a little flung out at points. Lively in places but not inspiring, think this will be a…
Read MoreRicky Whittle & Natalie Lowe – Rumba
Hitchhiker! That’s the word I was thinking of, still not good i’m afraid though Richard.So, the girl’s favourite is up next, and starts by flashing the torso to his fans! Nice hip action but needs to sort the shoulders out – makes him look uncomforable. Really good lines however and the only partnership to utilise…
Read MoreRichard Dunwoody & Lilia Kopylova – Cha Cha
I do think that could be the last time we see Jo (aside from the dance-off), as I’m not sure she’s popular or well-known enough to get the audience vote.Richard’s shoulder injuries, and unfortunately obvious lack of rhythm, could be his failing in this Cha Cha – but at least he’s trying hard. Seriously out…
Read MoreJo Wood & Brendan Cole – Rumba
Jo lacked confidence in her Tango last night and the Rumba may prove to be a difficult dance too.No action at all in her Rumba walks, and shame they got caught up together. There wasn’t much of an atmosphere between them and I think she’ll get 5’s if they’re feeling generous.
Read MoreZoe Lucker & James Jordan – Rumba
I’m afraid I really don’t think Laila’s dance was worth a 7 Len, but everyone else agreed with my 6.Zoe struggled during the week with the sensual side of the dance so will be interesting to see how she copes with the pressure of a live performance. Needs to round her hip action out a…
Read MoreLaila Rouass & Anton du Beke – Cha Cha
Aside from a slight mistake last night, their Tango was good last night, so i’m hoping for good things with their Cha Cha.Cheeky start, slight mistake with her timing creeping in and I don’t think the judges will be so forgiving this time. No real hip movement of life in the dance, probably lost all…
Read MoreCraig Kelly & Flavia Cacace – Rumba
During the week Craig’s hips and arms weren’t quite working in sync, let’s see if a couple of days more of practice have helped.Needs to have a fot transition between moves with the hands at the start, improved by the time he gets to the cucarachas. No real connection or emotion in the dance between…
Read MorePhil Tufnell & Katya Virshilas – Cha Cha
The Cha Cha’s a cheeky dance so this could really suit Phil’s personality, let’s just hope his hips turn up too!Predicted a 6 for this based on the mid-week training. Not sure about the hands on the stomach at the start, or the little skip. Needs to relax the shoulders a bit, and the hips…
Read MoreDinner with the in-laws
Sorry the blog’s running late again tonight, we were round the in-laws for dinner and I couldn’t really sit there with the laptop at the table!However again I will be blogging ‘live’ as I watch the recording so check back if you want to see my thoughts! Also this week I will post up details…
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