Strictly Come Dancing Week 2 Rehearsals

So week 2 of Strictly is upon us, and there’s a new round of training videos to pour over.  I’ve watched training videos on It Takes Two from Wednesday, Thursday and Friday as well as the above video for my comments.This year they have removed the dance off (stupid idea if you ask me) so…

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Strictly Come Dancing – Saturday 6th November

Yet another week where I’ve been (unfortunately?) too busy to watch and It Takes Two, so I’m going into last nights show with no idea of the dances they’re covering, or how any of the training has gone. First up is Kara Tointon & Artem Chigvintsev…

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It Takes Two – Friday 29th October

On tonight’s episode: Tina & Jared; Scott & Natalie; Halloween Special. Tina & Jared, Tina thinks Jared might have put her back out in the double cartwheel.  Also it seems she’s quite partial to a bit of banana according to the VT.  Not really sure what the big deal with one banana a day is,…

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It Takes Two – Thursday 28th October

On Wednesday’s show: Patsy & Robin; Jimi & Flavia; Lisa Snowdon on costumes. Doing the Viennese Waltz this week will be Felicity Kendal and Scott Maslen.  Felicity will be doing the splits again and Scott has the [man]flu. Michelle Williams took a tumble in her Jive training but will compete on Saturday, joining her will…

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It Takes Two – Wednesday 27th October

Coming up on tonight’s show: Kara & Artem; Len Goodman’s Dance Clinic; Ian Waite with the midweek report; Matt & Aliona Kara & Artem, They loved the dance, though Kara felt at the start of the week that the music was slow and boring.  She’s scared by the fact that even with letting go it…

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It Takes Two – Tuesday 26th October

On today’s show: Michelle, Ian & Brendan; Karen Hardy Choreography Corner; Pamela & James; Gavin & Katya. So first up are Michelle & Ian, fresh from their bottom two finish on Saturday night, joined by Brendan Cole back from his father’s funeral.  Brendan reveals that he felt a little jealous watching Michelle dancing with Ian…

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It Takes Two – Monday 25th October

On tonight’s episode: Peter & Erin; Alisha Dixon; Ann & Anton; Felicity & Vincent. The show starts with Ola Jordan taking a video camera round behind the scenes and chatting the the dancers and celebs.  We see James jokingly telling Ola about what it’s like to still be in the competition. Len and James share…

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It Takes Two – Wednesday 20th October

On today’s show: Gavin & Katya; Matt & Aliona; Patsy & Robin; Midweek report. First though a look at Gavin & Katya’s Rumba.  Gavin was shocked with being left till last to be called as safe in the show. Gavin reveals he’s a fan of Peter Andre…I wonder whether it’s for the body or the…

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It Takes Two – Tuesday 19th October

On Tuesdays It Takes Two: Michelle Williams; Karen Hardy in choreography corner; Scott & Natalie; Ann & Anton. First up, Michelle and…Ian Waite (stepping in for Brendan due to returning to New Zealand for his father’s funeral). I imagine Ian is happy to know that he has Tango with Michelle rather than the Charleston as…

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It Takes Two – Monday 18th October

I never got a chance to watch any It Takes Two last week so I thought I better watch this week. On Monday’s episode will be Paul & Ola; Craig Revel-Horwood; Peter & Erin; Pamela & James. First up a VT showing the celebs and pros arriving at the studio for rehearsals and talking to…

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