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Jake and Janette - future Strictly Champions?
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I think they're definitely in with a good chance, provided the producers don't give them stupid music or themes in the next few weeks!!
Really hope Jake gets to do his salsa again in the final if that happens
Really hope Jake gets to do his salsa again in the final if that happens
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He can wither be really good or really bad. I think he could burn out by the semi finals and get eliminated.
The music can be a bit of a problem now, especially since it's producers choosing it! Ridiculous song choices this year... Definitely think Craig underscored him this week as well, but obviously I think Craig sees the potential and wants to push him to do better so even that can be seen as a positive... Janette and choreography are most definitely not a problem though - she's a fabulous little firecracker and amazing at the Latin dances, and her choreography is usually spot on for Jake's abilities!!
Yeah, sometimes things go wrong in dances but I think he'll pull it up next week. Back to Latin, no? So he should be easily through to the semi finals afterwards! Although... Waltzathon. Eurgh.
I really hope he doesn't win though since he's the the poorest dancer out of the celebs left IMO.
I am definitely not seeing what you are seeing...
Ah come on, week 2 salsa (?) and look how amazing it was! Her choreography is unique and striking, and it works well for Jake (usually, although I don't think Rumba/Argentine Tango are his dances tbf) and all their dances have been pretty memorable! She is pretty fierce and passionate and it shows in her dancing, and she's trying to bring that side of Jake out I think!
Salsa is Janette's speciality. Apart from that - nope, not seeing it. I won't launch into a tirade because you won't agree or want to read it. As I said, I am not seeing what you are seeing.
Lets see how things pan out .... I was sooo excited by his salsa and had high hopes for his AT.... but I guess he was a salsa trick pony.... he needs to survive the next 2 weeks before the final... pains me as much to say this but after Mark he is the weakest dancer.... he might win on popularity but not on dancing .... If he wins ... it will be Chris Hollins all over again ....
He has the Waltz-a-thon next week. Unless his other dance is the Charleston, even Mark is going to make him look bad.
One dance wonder in week two, since then NOT good.
The AT steps he did this week were heavy and placed, reminded me of Hairy Dave or even John Sargent
His samba had entertainment value.....just like Hairy Dave etc
So he might well win :D
I think a traditional Argentine Tango could have been fantastic for him, but that stupid theme put paid to all that. He could win, but he needs to be a bit more consistent, as the other dancers have overtaken him.
(e.g. Look how the Godfather theme and choreography for his waltz encouraged him to play safe and fall back on his old Max Branning persona, instead of getting in touch with the real feel for the waltz. And the less said about that Greek tango, the better!)
Don't get me wrong. This doesn't mean Janette is a bad choreographer. Just that she's a bad choice for Jake. Big difference.
But as dance team they are a one trick pony - party latin.
Want the final to be the 3 women and Simon - all are excellent.
he has had one 'wow' dance IMO and that was his salsa in week 2 - yes, a couple of other dances have been good (AS in Blackpool is one) but his dances in recent weeks havent done anything for me at all and his AT on saturday was a real let down
whether that was the music or the choreography or what I dont know but it really wasnt what I expected or particularly great
I thought he was going to be the surprising 'dark horse' and personally have enjoyed more than just the Salsa (which was down more to Janettes flexibility than than skill on Marks part).
He has been a disappointment the last few weeks though and I feel he is not improving at all. He came in with good musicality and able to move his body - and that is where he still is!
*whispers* its Jake not Mark