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Strictly Come Dancing week 5 – Halloween Special
Apologies for not blogging on last week’s action, but unfortunately we just couldn’t get the time. Tonight is the Strictly Halloween Special, and I can already predict that the scariest thing is going to be Nancy! First up is Russell Grant & Flavia Cacace with their Samba
Read MoreMatt Baker & Aliona Vilani – Paso Doble
Some nice strong Spanish lines at the start, there’s a bit too much posturing around, even for Paso if you ask me, and the Chasse Capes look a little awkward. I’m not sure on the rolling hands from Matt during Aliona’s back bend, that’s usually the girls role. A very good Paso, not perfect so…
Read MorePamela Stephenson & James Jordan – Paso Doble
Never really thought you’d be able to do a Paso to Lady Gaga but James & Pamela are certainly pulling it off, there’s some great intensity and passion, really expressing the music well. Pamela looks slightly unsteady at times but this is another great performance. This could get more tens but I think just a…
Read MoreScott Maslen & Natalie Lowe – Paso Doble
Scott will be dancing the Paso Doble as James Bond this week, and apparently shirtless… He’s lacking Spanish lines and really needs to dance the ball more into the floor, but at least he’s more awake this week. A stripping ending just to make sure he gets the votes, think Natalie was worried? A bit…
Read MoreFelicity Kendal & Vincent Simone – Paso Doble
Felicity is a celeb who hasn’t lived up to my expectations, though is definitely a lot more flexible than I gave her credit for (and definitely than me!) A nice Spanish start and I like how they’ve made her hair look a bit like a bull’s tail. Felicity needs to be careful not to skip,…
Read MoreAnn Widdecombe & Anton Du Beke – Paso Doble
What are we going to see this week? Ann needs to try and skim the floor more when she’s walking, and her sur place movements (effectively stamping on the spot) need to be not lifted up so much. Lovely lines when Anton is throwing her, though the floor spins are just comical. She does get…
Read MoreGavin Henson & Katya Virshilas – Paso Doble
I’m liking some of the shapes in training… As I expected Gavin has gone topless this week, needs to guarantee himself some votes. He can’t stop himself smiling, but at least that’s better than his unemotional face Actually his best dance I think and I’m going to give him a 7. Craig: 5 “Turns need…
Read MoreJimi Mistry & Flavia Cacace – Paso Doble
Jimi looks positively freaky. A little laboured in the pivots and he needs to pick his feet up a little less to make it less stompy. Some great movements though and the lift using the cape is great to watch. Definitely Jimi’s best dance I would say and I’m going to give him an 8.…
Read MoreKara Tointon & Artem Chigvintsev – Paso Doble
Kara needs to stand up a little straighter but she has good Spanish arms. Looking a little unstable at times though, especially with the lean away in front of the judges. Definitely playing the part well. Technically a lift at the end so should be docked points so I’m going to give them an 8.…
Read MoreStrictly Come Dancing – Saturday 30th October
It’s Strictly Come Dancing, it’s Halloween, and we have shirtless male pro dancers to start the show. Shame the band can’t quite live up to Matt Bellamy’s vocal range. A powerful performance though and a great way to open the show. So tonight we’re going to see a Jive, Paso Doble, Viennese Waltz and Argentine…
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