Laila Rouass & Anton du Beke – Samba

An awful Jive last week could well have seen them leaving, but the public saved them – rightly so I think. How will the Samba compare?Anton’s very much a Ballroom boy so I wouldn’t be surprised if he haad to pick up a few things from Laila. A very funky routine and looking really good,…

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Jo Wood & Brendan Cole – Samba

With one Joe going out last week will the other Jo survive tonight?Mistakes abound and Brendan almost throws Jo across the room during the pivots at the end of the promenade runs. I found it quite painful to watch i’m afraid Jo, but you did look like you enjoyed yourself tremendously. This is going to…

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Ricky Whittle & Natalie Lowe – Samba

Although I don’t agree with the 10 they received last week Ricky is still definitely the one to beat.A little too feminine , with less hip action then i’d actually expect. Also steps were all wrong in the promenade runs. Better hip action later in the dance but needs to avoid bunching his hands. Not…

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Craig Kelly & Flavia Cacace – Samba

Craig hasn’t really managed a good Latin dance so far in the competition, and unfortunately I don’t think Samba is going to be any different.A very timid performance and lacking in the drive and energy normally expected in a Samba, though Craig does appear to be enjoying himself. A few mistakes, and a lack of…

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Phil Tufnell & Katya Virshilas – Samba

So Phil’s turn to try the Brazilian carnival dance, lot’s of bounce and hip action required Phil!Quite a fast track they’ve picked for this Samba and I don’t think it’s doing them any favours. Absolutely no bounce and it looks very wooden except for the staged hip movement sections. For me I’d have to say…

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Jade Johnson & Ian Waite – Samba

So Ian has done well in the Samba in the past, let’s see how they get on tonight.Jade needs to pick her head up and it’s not as bouncy-feeling as i’d have liked but overall a very good performance. Not sure how the judges will go but I think it’ll be 8-9.

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