Is anyone else warming to Natalie this series?

She's obviously a brilliant dancer and has earned her place in the show, but there was always something about her that I didn't like, but that seems to have disappeared this series. Anyone else?

You mean her Ming the Merciless eyebrows . No, they're still there.

I think she is fantastic.

I love her choreography & she is an excellent teacher. She always showcases her celeb well & tailors her routines to their strengths.

Me too Sazzy, I really didn't like her when she had contenders, I thought she was too competitive.

But with Audley, I now realise she is unfailingly positive and supportive whoever she gets. She's now one of my favourite female pros.

I agree.. I've really warmed to her this series. She seems to be pushing Audley but in a good way.

You have said it all for me Caramel Crunch.
I have loved Natalie from when she was with Ricky.
Amazing girl

I like Natalie: I always have.

Always thought that too Alli, but she is really supportive of her partners - noticed this especially tonight on ITT. would love for her to stay in a bit longer but imagine it'll be Audley and her going this week

Totally agree!

I need to go to Specsavers..I though the thread title was WARNING to Natalie and I wondered what she'd done to upset you! Doh!

I'm warming to her, too. Only took a couple of seasons.

I feel just the same! Go, Natalie!

I didn't like her the first series but I've really warmed to her since then. I think the fact that she moved in with Scott Maslen's family (last series) was very telling. She seems like a great partner.

She is a great choreographer and dancer - loved her and Scotts Halloween dance last year. Saw her on ITT and thought she was really nice with Audley- very positive professional and supportive

I think that is a particularly british thing, not liking people to show they want to win. I'm sure most taking part want to win but the british have learn't not to show it! Other nationalities such as Australian are more straightforward I think. Natalie is one of my favourites too, and its only when they have a poorer dancing partner that you can see what a good teacher they are. She has proved that with Audley.

Completely agree Millie! I love Natalie - I have done from the beginning - not only is she a stunning dancer and a great teacher, but a really lovely girl as well - always takes time for everyone and I think she is a really special person.

Love her a bundle!

I've never liked Natalie but she is becoming a bit more humble this series.

I think Natalie's a sweetheart and a lovely choreographer, but then I've never had a problem with her. My only 'gripe' is that she's a bit humourless and anodyne 'on the sofa'. I realise she was under the weather on ITT this week, but it's all a bit earnest. Still, she's not there for her witty banter but as a dancer and teacher - and she excels at both .

I don't think she was that likeable with Ricky as she was too competetive and smug. This carried onto the next year when she was out to win after losing out with Ricky.
Now that shes witnessed having a dud partner shes realised there is more to this gig then winning.

Warmed to Natalie now. I didnt warm to her first year but started to thaw towards her last year (although at the same time I couldnt stand ScoTTTT) but this year warmed to her definitely. She seems so positive with Audley and she is getting results (particularly in the ballroom).

Didn't like her the first year but warmed to her last year when she was stuck with Sccootttt the man of a thousand voices, each one annoying. How she didn't thump him I'll never know! This year really liking her, I love her choreography and always watch for her in the pro dances

She seemed quite restrained on last night's ITT, but she sounded a bit croaky too so maybe it was a sore throat/cold?

And me!!

This is one of my favourite pairings this year- whether they are contenders or not

Never understood the dislike to Natalie, She is a great dancer, choreographer & teacher. She is competitive like every professional, but she is lovely and always try her best to bring the best out of her partners.
For me she is the best teacher of all the pro female dancers now. And this year has confirmed that with Audley.

I think it became obvious last year what a great cheorographer she was with some of Scott's routines - I still maintain her samba routinue kicked Ailona's bum last year and it's a great shame that it wasn't Matt dancing it rather than Scott (not sure if Scott just wasn't that good at latin or if he gettting tired by that stage of the competition) . I never really warmed to her and Ricky - don't know why really. She is great with Audley though and it'll stand her in good stead the next time she gets a contender.