What a transformation in Michelle tonight, particularly her attitude. How lovely to see her so relaxed and smiling compared to the uptight girl of the past few weeks . It was a very enjoyable tango with the wonderful Ian. I hope she is safe.

I agree that she looked more relaxed but that's about it for me - I think she's an anti-dancer. Sorry

I'm still not comfortable watching her dance but I did think it was so much better than her attempts in previous weeks .

It's a very unfortunate situation with Brendan loosing a family member, but in all honestly I can't help wanting to see what Ian could get out of her if given more time.

I think she's gone backwards since her Foxtrot.

The attitude and fire she has away from the dancefloor seems to desert her when she takes to it. She looks like a rabbit caught in headlights.

And she's so unstable (on her feet, not mentally....although....)

She still wasn't good but she was better. I think Ian very sensibly kept her in hold throughout the dance which helped
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I find myself agreeing with Sid (has this happened before?) In rehersal she looked great but on the dance floor looked as wobbly as ever it's like she falls apart when she steps on to the floor, I spend most of her dance hoping she won't fall over.

It was an improvement but both her 'hold' dances have been her better ones as she's go something to hold on to

I think she'll be safe (on the Ian vote) but I don't think anyone can take her to the top.

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Michelle reminds me of Heather Small. So much get-up-and-go in training and so lively in interviews. But it's such an anti climax on the night.

She's one of my favourite personalities this year, because she's so different to everyone else. But I can't relax when I watch Michelle dance. It's all very tentative.

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She looked really happy tonight! It was good to see her more relaxed.

She was better with Ian but I wouldnt call it good.......a friend of mine said Ian was dancing with one of Erin's puppets.

Her biggest problem (and unfortunately the one that takes the longest to fix) is her lack of strength. She has zero strength in her legs. She's like the opposite of those wobbly-headed dolls you get. The head stays steady but the body looks like it's made of jelly.

Its was about the same for me. I love Ian to pieces and love that he was back and dancing a Tango but really don't think he made much of a difference.

And I agree with Sid when he says she reminds him of Heather Small, its what me and my mum constantly say whilst watching her. So lovely and you just want her to get the dance because you feel she has it in her, but she steps onto the dance floor and it doesn't come .

I thought she was miles better this week and it was lovely to see her happier and more up beat.

Her performance was better partly because Ian could lead her, but he had clearly drummed into her the posture she needed for the dance. But I agree with everyone that she lacks strength. She is so thin (naturally - I'm not talking anorexic or anything) and I can't help thinking that if she tried to build some muscle in her arms and legs, it would make a big difference.

I hope she doesn't go home tonight and when Brendan comes back, they settle back down again together.

She was better than previous weeks, but i wouldnt say she was good.

I can't really add anything to this.

I also feel she was better than previous weeks but not good.

Michelle was much better tonight. I was so glad to see Ian competing again too, even if it was only a one off. I feel a bit sorry for Michelle, she tries hard and there are worse dancers than her that get more public votes.

It was lovely to see Ian dancing - what the hell were the BBC thinking off letting their best dancers go? I'm afraid Michelle just looked like a rag doll at times.

I thought she was better this week & she is better at ballroom than Latin. I thought she should have been a bit higher in the leaderboard too.

yes she has improved but i hope to see her go next week

I think she will go next week as she just doesn't have the fan based. I assume she will still be dancing with Ian? I must say it is lovely to see him again.

She was better but that wouldn't be hard to achieve. From the brief VT on ITT Ian was trying to give her good notes this week but I don't think she gets it. I think she comes under the NiceButDim umbrella along with Peter and many past contestants.

Apparantly Brendan flew back last night so Michelle will be dancing with him.

It is a shame he has had so little time with his family. If I was him I think I would have stayed there and let Ian do another week. I am pretty sure she will leave next week.

I agree with you.