The moment of truth!

With a chance to dance in Blackpool at stake who’s going to be fighting for their place this week?Are we going to see any shocks this week… As predicted Craig has been saved for Blackpool (though it’s likely he may go out in his home town unless there is significant improvement!) Well done Jade &…

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Leaderboard

Leaderboard is as follows:1. 39 points – Ricky & Natalie2. 35 points – Jade & Ian3. 33 points – Ali & Brian4. 33 points – Laila & Anton5. 32 points – Zoe & James6. 30 points – Natalie & Vincent7. 30 points – Phil & Katya8. 29 points – Chris & Ola9. 24 points –…

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Natalie Cassidy & Vincent Simone – Jive

Natalie has her favourite dance this week, and some might argue the most energetic of all the dances!Slight mistake with the hand changes at the start but certainly not lacking in energy. She does feel a little flat for my liking and really needs to do something with the arm that isn’t in hold as…

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Natalie Cassidy & Vincent Simone – American Smooth

So an American Smooth with no lifts…that’s a first for Strictly. How will it fair with the judges?Natalie needs to relax the shoulders and make sure she is leaning away from Vincent as it does ruin the top line look at the moment. A nice routine obviously lacking in the wow factor due to no…

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Natalie Cassidy & Vincent Simone – Viennese Waltz

Thought training for the Viennese looked quite good, though I’ve only predicted 7’s.Picking her feet up far too high in the pivots at the start and it’s causing an horrendous motion. Too boppy for my liking, nice hands when out of hold though. 6-7

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Natalie Cassidy loses a stone

Natalie Cassidy has said that she has lost almost a stone through her Strictly Come Dancing training, yet still snacks on chips and doughnuts!Her’s and Vincent’s desire to succeed in this year’s Strictly has seen them doing up to 9 hours of training a day. This has ensured that Natalie has lost the weight, even…

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Natalie Cassidy & Vincent Simone – Salsa

Natalie’s not afraid to shake it when required, I thought 7’s earlier so let’s see what she can produce here. Definitely an energetic performance, though it looks a little laboured at times. Not entirely sold on the performance but think it will achieve 7’s.

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Natalie Cassidy & Vincent Simone – Paso Doble

A chance for Natalie to really get her acting skills out, if she manages to get over the nerves.Dancing is exhausting, especially for those coming to the 10 dance recaps all next week! Better Flamenco hands at the start than Lynda’s effort. Hands are a little high when coming across her chest at times. Much…

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Natalie 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…

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Natalie Cassidy & Vincent Simone – Tango

Vincent’s dance of choice, should be good so long as Natalie watches those shoulders and arms.… Uncomfortable start with the hand on the back of the neck but not looking bad now, though she does look a little soft up top (and I mean her frame!!!) Little bit jerky at times. I’m going to say…

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