Ali Bastian & Brian Fortuna
So Rumba, a chance to be elegant but how are her hips going to perform?… Lots of throwing arms out, is she trying to hide something in the beginning? Looks unsure and really needs to finish her hips (Rachel Stevens was very good at this). A little too much posturing and not enough basic but…
Read MoreJade Johnson & Ian Waite
Sorry i’m a little bit late starting tonight guys – had to finish preparing my dinner so it could cook during Strictly. It’s ok though as I paused the program so i’m hoping i’ll be able to catch up quite quickly!Here goes: Cha Cha definitely likely to suit Jade more than the Rumba … Hips…
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So 3 hours to go before the contestants are back to dance Latin, what am I expecting? (Please note that all pictures below are property of the BBC and links will take you direct to the couple page) Ali Bastian & Brian Fortuna – Very nice and elegant Waltz last night, could struggle if she’s…
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So my scores varied a little from the judges but I think the leaderboard so far is a fair reflection. Alesha performed well for her first time judging, though I was sceptical about her comments at first.… Who’s good and who’s not… Phil’s making a few mistakes and getting caught up but seems to be…
Read MoreJoe Calzaghe & Kristina Rihanoff
So the pre-show favourite is up next, let’s see if the bookie’s were right.… I feel for the judges, trying to type this and still watch the dancing is quite a feat! … Needs to stand up a little straighter, shouldn’t be leaning forward. Personally a think it lacks an energy, there should be more…
Read MoreAli Bastian & Brian Fortuna
Not a fan of the lounge jacket as opposed to tails (except for Tango where I thnk it works quite well) but i’m here to comment on the dancing, not the dress sense!… Nice so far bar one little slip up. Well performed, floaty and elegant. Little bit jumpy at the start. Another 7
Read MoreLynda Bellingham & Darren Bennett
So it appears I am being too kind! … So time to put my stricter (see what I did there!) hat on.… If you’re going to pick the foot up and flick, make sure you definitely do all three, and try not to become half hearted. … I bet getting her dress snagged hasn’t helped…
Read MoreMartina Hingis & Matthew Cutler
I’d forgotten about using hoops when I was younger, might have to consider it for a couple of the private lessons… … Again just need to relax the left shoulder slightly, though not as pronounced as Jade’s. Nice movement but something’s lacking, think she needs to stand up a bit straighter, maybe lift from the…
Read MoreJade Johnson & Ian Waite
I should admit now that I used to have lessons from Ian so I am secretely supporting him and Jade, but i’ll try and be objective!… That’s right ladies – the man i’m afraid is always in charge on the dancefloor! …. First of the female contestants and looking promising if a little unsure on…
Read MoreChris Hollins & Ola Jordan
Ok so it seems I was a bit too generous for the first week! I get nervous everytime we start a new dance course so I’m sure Chris is sweating profusely!Here goes: Powerful though a little stompy and flat footed, think this will be another 5/6 though probably nearer 6.
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