Joe 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…

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Ali 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

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Lynda 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…

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Martina 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…

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Jade 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…

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Chris 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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Ricky Groves & Erin Boag

Maybe i’ll have a go at predicting scores as well! This promises to be good – Erin being a ballroom specialist and all!Ricky – relax those shoulders!!! Quite a nice slow routine and doesn’t look bad at all, though saw the odd misplaced heel. Overall I think a 7…let’s see if they agree with me…

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Rav Wilding & Aliona Vilani

Quite a large gap between them and he needs to stand up straighter as it’s definitely affecting the balance, however powerful performance!

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