Posts Tagged ‘Laila Rouass’
Laila Rouass & Anton du Beke – Jive
So Ian told me that we really need to vote for Laila and Anton on tonight’s show, and from the training videos I had to agree.I only hope they’ve chosen a slow song… …wise choice! Poor Anton, there’s a reason he (like I) were pre-determined to be ballroom dancers! Not actually bad in places but…
Read MoreTraining updates – Viennese Waltz & Jive
So we have the difficulty of the constantly rotating Viennese, and making it look smooth and effortless, compared to the speed, energy, and lightness required of the Jive. With the Viennese Waltz there should be a smooth lilting sway from side to side, rather than the classic ‘rise and fall’ of the other traditional ballroom…
Read MoreThe moment of truth!
How will the public have voted this week? Will Anton & Laila’s top spot protect them from any backlash from the public?Yes, is the answer to that question – we’ll never know how close that vote was! Joe Calzaghe saved from the bottom spot for yet another week, is the whole of Wales voting for…
Read MoreLeaderboard
Leaderboard is as follows:1. 34 points – Laila & Anton2. 33 points – Zoe & James3. 32 points – Ali & Brian4. 32 points – Ricky & Natalie5. 29 points – Natalie & Vincent6. 29 points – Jade & Ian7. 28 points – Ricky & Erin8. 25 points – Chris & Ola9. 24 points –…
Read MoreLaila Rouass & Anton du Beke – Foxtrot
I’ve predicted this to get the top marks of the night, don’t let me down Laila!Will be interesting to see if the midweek publicity affects how the public vote, but let’s hope the performance is what people focus on. I want to see a 9’s performance here guys! Foxtrot is definitely my favourite dance and…
Read MoreTraining updates – Salsa and Foxtrot
In advance of tonights show I’ve looked at the training updates and my comments and predictions follow. The contestants have been allocated either a sultry Salsa, or the elegant Foxtrot. Salsa normally involves fast complicated moves with lots of hip movement, whilst the Foxtrot is a slow elegant dance that should float across the floor.…
Read MoreAnton du Beke in hot water
The BBC has received dozens of complaints about Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke’s use of the word “Paki”. …taken from the Telegraph online the article continues… Anti-racism campaigners have called for Du Beke to be sacked from the BBC One show. Others have questioned why the BBC is standing by Du Beke when…
Read MoreLaila Rouass & Anton du Beke – Quickstep
Anton is the only actual Ballroom professional in the males so this should be good.With Anton’s charm, and Laila’s looks this could be the first time he makes it to the final, but let’s get through the first couple of months eh Anton! A couple of mistakes there, and for me the dance is lacking…
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 MoreLaila Rouass & Anton du Beke – Tango
From the training videos I had this down as an 8, so will be interesting to see if they live up to the hype. Not sure if Anton should have called all his old partners rubbish (I seem to recall he did alright with Lesley Garrett).… Needs to put the chin up just a bit,…
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