I just watched his training clip on bbc site. Quite suprised cuz I thought he'd be worst! I want him to win because he is lush and endearingly shy and great eye candy for every fri and sat!

I've been pleasantly surprised by him as i only know what i read and that aint good! but i like him so far.
He doesn't look a natural in that clip but far from dreadful imo.

Not too bad

He doesn't look too bad dance wise but he seems so nervous!

We didnt see the feet though did we

That is a very good point haha, did we see feet with Matt's either? The camera work seems rather odd lol.

No feet in Matts either.......others have been fine.

Probably filmed by the same person that did Matt's!

Glad to see Katya is working on keeping his shoulders down right from the start. He doesn't look too bad so far though.

Gavin looks better than in the group dance, and like Paul, he seems to be starting from absolute zero, so its going to take a while.

I think the Cha Cha Cha might have been easier for him, as he has to learn a lot of partnering skill as well in the Waltz, and they have been given less time to learn this year, which is hardest on the total beginners.

Thanks Maz1111 for pointing me to the clip.
Gavin's 'scrummy' alright lol.

I think nerves might be a battle for him but he's a trooper from what I've seen of him in 71degrees North. Such determination and very impressive stamina wise. I think he's learning well and he'll be a good watch for me

I do like his voice. Makes me smile.

How can you judge anything from that stupid clip when you could not see their feet and why was it so dark

Katya was wonderfully patient and looks to be a fantastic teacher. And I was quite surprised at the progress Gavin seemed to be making, especially compared to his efforts in the group dance!

I agree Saz - I became quite a fan of Katya's last year, she was excellent with Tuffers and she seems to be doing a good job with Gavin too. I don't mind him as much as I thought I would (although this could all change once the series kicks off properly!).