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Old 17-01-2013, 00:35
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If you can show me a single routine where he was actually in time with Frankie for more than half of it (or more than a quarter of it) I'll agree that Chris deserved sixes, but... go and watch them. It's a mess. His skills were good, for a solo speed skater, but he didn't have a clue how to stay in time.
I agree ... he was a strong skater, did some good tricks and was fearless but to me he always skated like a hockey skater and lacked the polish and artistry of an ice dancer
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Old 17-01-2013, 00:38
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There WAS a lack of connection between Chris and Frankie, that was a big part of the problem. I agree that Chris has improved enormously and his partnership with Brianne was great but back in series 3, his skating lacked precision, his timing was off more often than not and his presentation skills were also lacking. Suzanne wasn't as good as Chris to begin with but she caught up by the end of the series and had a perfect night in the final, which is why she won and not Chris.
I'm aware his performance in the final is why he didn't win.
His performances did excite me more but a talented male celebs generally always do, maybe its that they can do the lifts (I know they say the female celeb has just as much to do with a successful lift, but it doesn't have the same impact for me.)
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Old 17-01-2013, 12:32
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Much as he was a hockey skater and did bomb around a bit, I enjoyed Chris' go-for-it attitude and found his performances entertaining. However I think Suzanne sealed the final particularly with her flying performance which was easily the best of those for me on any series when it was done.
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Old 17-01-2013, 14:00
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Thanks guys I only started watching dancing on ice lastyear and watched Chris's performances on youtube and wanted to know why you guys think he didnt win.
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Old 17-01-2013, 14:59
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I'm aware his performance in the final is why he didn't win.
His performances did excite me more but a talented male celebs generally always do, maybe its that they can do the lifts (I know they say the female celeb has just as much to do with a successful lift, but it doesn't have the same impact for me.)
I preferred Chris overrall though as I said Suzanne was excellent in the final & I have no issues with her winning.

I also preferred Chris & Frankie's bolero - never rated Suzanne's as it was too lift heavy & didn't flow enough for me.
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Old 17-01-2013, 20:45
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I remember wanting Chris to win all the way through, but Suzanne was amazing in the final
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Old 17-01-2013, 21:57
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The flyng to Time to say goodbye probably clinched it for Suzanne. Women have an advantage yes in the flying but that really was magical. I remember watching it. Only Ray Quinn's Bolero has had the same impact on me since.
I remember Holly crying after that performance too. I think Chris was brilliant throughout but peaked quite early on, whereas Suzanne peaked in the final.
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Old 17-01-2013, 22:14
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Suzanne blew everyone away with her flying.
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Old 12-08-2016, 00:09
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I thought it was a fix , chris was much better
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Old 14-08-2016, 19:37
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she was perfect on the night and was better for me as I look more at the dancing than the skating and Suzanne was the better dancer on the ice
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