In the interim while we all voted (passed around pieces of paper and we had to put a tick for the couple we liked the best), instead of an organised pro dance from either the competing pros or the dance troupe, they said we were in for a real treat in that we were going to be able to see the rehearsal for one of the music acts this weekend.
A few microphones and some music type amps were brought on the stage (to the steps) and then Stuart (the warm up guy/MC) announced The Soldiers and I did a double take because I know that my fav pros (Vincent and Flavia) are dancing to their music act tonight. I didnt think I would be lucky enough to see the dancers rehearse but just get to hear the song that they were singing but no sooner had the group appeared on the steps than Stuart announced Vincent and Flavia and they came in to huge cheers and they were rehearsing their number in their showdance costumes.
As Im not sure there will be any background shown before the performance, I thought it might be a good idea to give you a precis of what I can remember. Basically the words for the song came directly (word for word) from a letter that one soldier wrote back to his wife/gf about her being the light of his life and that if he ever got injured/killed in battle in Afghanistan, then she was to promise him that she would go on living her life in the present and not the past and to find another love.
The music was sort of waltz/rumbaesque and definitely comes under the heading of show dance although I think there were only 2 lifts, basically it was just beautiful, emotional and poignant..... and actually really sad to hear one brave soldier's words put to music and the emotion that Vincent and Flavia brought to the performance (even in rehearsal). As it was a sound/lighting/costume rehearsal, they did the performance twice - Im so looking forward to seeing it on the TV since I missed the bit they did in front of the judges table that I couldnt see properly.
As this performance is "Remembrance" based, I have a feeling that this might be shown on tonight's show rather than the results show since as I understand it, both Alesha and Annie Lennox are going to be singing (either individually or duetting) as well.
OK back to the CiN Special Results.
The dancers came on stage and lined up for the MOT. The trophy was brought on. Not a proper glitter ball but a Pudsey model thing on top of a mini type glitter ball and we were ready.
The cheering in the studio for both the Saturdays and McFly meant I couldnt hear a word that Tess was saying ... but the result is in:
and the glitter tape flew around the studio.
Then it was a slow scramble out of the studio and back to the audience foyer to queue for the phones and coats.
A great evening and I really enjoyed myself and thanks to Force Ten for coming with me (although I understand that it was no hardship for her!) At least now I will know the gem of what to expect if I ever get tickets to the show proper (although Im not holding my breath).
