Came back tonight just in time to catch Kara's showdance. What a mess!

In comparison, even though Pam's routine was a little, well, routine, it didn't overstretch her too much and in the end, got a ten (eh?) from Burno!

Why is showdance done NOW???

Kara's phone line is constantly busy!

Yes I could smack him one too!! (Not too hard though I still love him to bits!)

Why didn't he do a tango/paso based dance??? That would have been amazing!!!

To be honest, all 3 of the showdances were just awful.

I'd have loved somethoing like a dark and moody Paso with lifts for them. Instead it was a mess (and her costume ).

I didn't mind what Pamela & James did. It wasn't one of the most memorable Showdances, but it was the best of the night.

I'm more annoyed with Artem for keeping the illegal lift in the Rhumba. It was unnecessary.

Yes I must agree none of the show dances impressed me too much! WOuld have liked a Tango inspired dance for K&A!!

Voted 5 times though and got through every time....is that good or bad??

If you thought Kara's was bad which it was.....you obviously didnt see Matt's which was just awful in every respect including the sparkly flat cap.

All I can say is thank god they are all over and we can get on to Kara and Artems real showdance their American Smooth.

I agree it was a mess. I'm no fan of show dances that are all tricks, lifts and acrobatics, and it's hard to say which I disliked more out of Kara's and Matt's. Actually, add in Matt's hat and that tipped it over into my least favourite. But I do give them respect for courage - both were full on. I just don't want to watch them ever again.

Pamela's was safe but pretty and will, I expect, pick up floating voters but hardly deserved a ten.

Oh, and if the phone line is engaged, it doesn't mean that one dancer is getting all the votes - it means the main line is engaged, that's all.

I just hope they get to do it.

Yes, but Pam's clearly the LEAST awful!

Didn't manage to return in time to watch Matt's showdance. But his score was pants.

I thought tango & paso - & actually also the salsa were her strengths & he could have done something incredible with that plus loads of lifts, instead of looking like an 80s fitness workout tape.

just wait until you see it.......

I don't even know what to say, Artem you are a twerp!

But, after calming down, I'd rather he went for it and missed than bored me to death like James and Pamela.

Despite wishing I didnt , I too was dissapointed . Artem surprised me and I expected more and perfection ,

what ever happened to her strawberr coloured costume with laced bottoms ?

Yeh

Looked like a Saturday morning kids show

I'm still confused about the 'illegal lift', because I thought it was just that in a couple of the (legal) moves, her foot drifted off the floor the first time they danced it last week. I watched carefully (through the dry ice) and didn't see her foot come off the floor, so I don't understand Craig's comment. Would love to know which bit he is referring to.

I could only think Jack Lemon .!

Pamela's was far and away the worst. A sappy, uninteresting load of corny bollocks.

At least Matt and Kara (& their partners) were taking the opportunity to try something spectacular. Matt's routine in particular contained immense diversity and energy. The idea that it stop-started is a load of close-minded nonsense; it wasn't a ballroom dance.

More like someone trying to do a Spelbound routine with 4 hours practice....

I came late, missed Matt's showdance, but the score seemed to be low. I want Kara to win! But based on what I saw, I am bitterly disappointed.

Christa you are right....it wouldnt have looked out of place on Playschool all we needed was the round, square and rectangle window.

I thought it was a whole different lift that Craig was referring to this time (which I spotted midway routine and wondered why on earth it was there!).

I could be wrong - the smoke was was very distracting.

Never been a fan of Aliona's choreography. Looks like I will NEVER be!

And failed spectacularly!