I think Artem has made the greatest impression on the show but he has had an 'easier ride' so to speak because Kara is such a gifted dancer. Don't get me wrong - I think he is a great dancer and choreographer...but he couldn't have wished for a better partner in his first season.

I am rooting for Robin because he has a bigger challenge - I know Patsy is gorgeous but she is in her forties and isn't the most gifted dancer in the lineup. He did the right thing in keeping her mostly in hold in the waltz (when she was very nervous). She 'sold' the salsa so well he obviously thought she could carry off the quickstep also - but it was a bit too much for her. If they are still in next week they will learn from this and I look forward to their 'journey'.

I think both Robin and Artem are great - Jared seems to be a gamble that hasn't paid off......

Love both Artem and Robin.

Robin - just because he has the sort of temperament I like in a teacher. He's gentle and sweet and supportive and encouraging and just an altogether lovely guy.

Dodgy choreography this weekend though I admit.

I miss Ian - both for his elegance and his great sense of humour. He is a terrific teacher.

Artem is a truly beautiful dancer though and I love watching him. His choreography is excellent. I've managed to get over his nose and ears

Robin and Jared just haven't made an impression. They both have a lot to learn about teaching.

I think all the new pros need to be given a chance to settle in, after all it's not their fault the older pros were axed. I don't understand why there is so much negativity towards Jared already. Tina wasn't very good in the launch show group dance but seems to have already made a vast improvement so I don't get the assumption that she'd go further with someone else.

Brian was my favourite pro in the last 2 series and i'm gutted that he's not there anymore but i'm not blaming the new pros for that... I still enjoy strictly and i'm looking forward to seeing how the new guys do

Artem is great and is a good addition I think

Dont like Robin's looks which is very very shallow of me but I dont want my ballroom dancers looking like they could be a night club bouncer.

Jared has I think been very unfortunate, I know nothing about his background in dance but I think on such a big thing as being on Strictly at his age he needed some support and sticking him up in Manchester away from where most of the experienced Pros are was/is a mistake. I think personality wise he is very sweet and deserves a decent chance.

This occured to me last night and couldnt work it out...did they not replace Lilia this year then, or they did but with a male pro??????

Artem
Anton
Darren
Ian
James
Matthew
Vincent


I am loving Artem, not keen on the others though.

They've reduced the number of couples.

I like all three .

Artem is very easy on the eye but is also a very good dancer. His routines have been a little bit flashy for me at the moment but some of the other pros have too, think it's the new Dtws style.

Robin comes across as a lovely guy and seems to have a great partnership with Patsy and his pro partner Kristina. His routine wasn't the best for Patsy this week but trial and error.

I think Jared is a sweetie and don't think he's been given a fair chance, he's not as experienced and his dance style is quite different but I think he's doing a good job.