That's not true. Rewatch their dance on the BBC website or Youtube. He did a bit more than throw Kristina around. The thing is their lifts were the highlights and that's what sticks in the memory. And yes, he could have done a little bit more dancing for my liking but perhaps Kristina wants to hide some of the vulnerabilities that would be revealed at this stage in the competition.
That's not true. Rewatch their dance on the BBC website or Youtube. He did a bit more than throw Kristina around. The thing is their lifts were the highlights and that's what sticks in the memory. And yes, he could have done a little bit more dancing for my liking but perhaps Kristina wants to hide some of the vulnerabilities that would be revealed at this stage in the competition.
Kristina always highlights herself in Latin routines - very like Ola. Ben had no hip movement and no rhythm. I don't mind who people vote for, but it's a bit disingenuous to claim that Ben is a good dancer or even an OK one. His Rumba last week wasn't as horrible as everyone feared and he supported Kristina well, but he still didn't do much.
It was very unfair of the judges to give him such a high score. He seems like a lovely guy and he's eye candy but come on.
Sorry, he did try to dance, but badly. My opinion.:o
Opining that someone danced badly is different from saying they didn't dance at all, which is what you seemed to suggest with your yes. Whether or not he danced badly there is the matter of how he compares with others and how he's progressing. I think on both of these he's doing well. I'm under no illusions about how far he'll get in the competition but to suggest he's merely a pole to Kristina, as some do - not necessarily you, is unfair.
Opining that someone danced badly is different from saying they didn't dance at all, which is what you seemed to suggest with your yes. Whether or not he danced badly there is the matter of how he compares with others and how he's progressing. I think on both of these he's doing well. I'm under no illusions about how far he'll get in the competition but to suggest he's merely a pole to Kristina, as some do - not necessarily you, is unfair.
You see, when I said he didn't dance I mean he danced badly. I am glad I cleared this up. He's loosened up, he's more confident on the floor. But he's way overscored. And I worry when the judges are harsh on him subsequently he'll come hard down to the ground. I worry for him. But I hope this boost will make him dance a decent ballroom so I am intrigued how it compares to his waltz.:)
To add, he did support Kristina a lot in that dance. Same with Rumba, but at least rumba I remembered he tried two hip rotations at least (first one better than the second one).
Kristina always highlights herself in Latin routines - very like Ola. Ben had no hip movement and no rhythm. I don't mind who people vote for, but it's a bit disingenuous to claim that Ben is a good dancer or even an OK one. His Rumba last week wasn't as horrible as everyone feared and he supported Kristina well, but he still didn't do much.
It was very unfair of the judges to give him such a high score. He seems like a lovely guy and he's eye candy but come on.
As I've posted SCD-O the issue is that Ben danced even if not well. Both of you seemed to be suggesting he didn't dance at all, which seems a popular perception because the lifts overshadowed everything else. I would disagree that he has no hip action or rhythm. He seems to have both but displayed in lesswer amounts than others, why is not clear - physiology? confidence? Self consciousness?
Also I doubt anyone would argue Ben is a good dancer in the same breath they discuss Natalie, Sophie, Abbey, Susanna. Ashley or even Mark. But Ben is doing OK. He'll not make the final but he's doing OK.
As I've posted SCD-O the issue is that Ben danced even if not well. Both of you seemed to be suggesting he didn't dance at all, which seems a popular perception because the lifts overshadowed everything else. I would disagree that he has no hip action or rhythm. He seems to have both but displayed in lesswer amounts than others, why is not clear - physiology? confidence? Self consciousness?
Also I doubt anyone would argue Ben is a good dancer in the same breath they discuss Natalie, Sophie, Abbey, Susanna. Ashley or even Mark. But Ben is doing OK. He'll not make the final but he's doing OK.
Ben is better than Gavin in latin, this is clear. But so far Gavin is better in ballroom. I think Ben will do as well as Gavin.:)
Every year on Strictly there is a contestant who grows on me and this year it might be Ben. His dancing is becoming more enjoyable to watch, he has a quiet but charming personality and I love the fact that he has channelled his tragic experience in life into starting an anti-bullying campaign. I want so many people to win this year.
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And Kristina choreographed to Ben's ability.
You're so sweet!
Those super-strong twin muscles! :eek::eek: *sigh*
Ben is single, just keep saying it yourself and everything'll be okay.
Well, we only want to be manhandled for a while; that's all.
Yes, he threw her around and didn't dance at all.
Yes.
Sorry, he did try to dance, but badly. My opinion.:o
Kristina always highlights herself in Latin routines - very like Ola. Ben had no hip movement and no rhythm. I don't mind who people vote for, but it's a bit disingenuous to claim that Ben is a good dancer or even an OK one. His Rumba last week wasn't as horrible as everyone feared and he supported Kristina well, but he still didn't do much.
It was very unfair of the judges to give him such a high score. He seems like a lovely guy and he's eye candy but come on.
You see, when I said he didn't dance I mean he danced badly. I am glad I cleared this up. He's loosened up, he's more confident on the floor. But he's way overscored. And I worry when the judges are harsh on him subsequently he'll come hard down to the ground. I worry for him. But I hope this boost will make him dance a decent ballroom so I am intrigued how it compares to his waltz.:)
To add, he did support Kristina a lot in that dance. Same with Rumba, but at least rumba I remembered he tried two hip rotations at least (first one better than the second one).
Also I doubt anyone would argue Ben is a good dancer in the same breath they discuss Natalie, Sophie, Abbey, Susanna. Ashley or even Mark. But Ben is doing OK. He'll not make the final but he's doing OK.
Ben is better than Gavin in latin, this is clear. But so far Gavin is better in ballroom. I think Ben will do as well as Gavin.:)
Ben is quite impressive in the muscle department I'll give him that.