Now that we've seen two dances from each couple, who do you think is going to win?

I've a funny feeling it could be Ashley. I'm hoping for Sophie though.

My money's on Sophie, simply because of the pattern saying a woman should win. If we exclude series 1 as a bizarre experiment (sorry Natasha) then the pattern of winners is FMMFMMFMM so we're due a woman.

I don't think any of the men have what it takes to win anyway. Ashley's obviously best, but he's a bit camp and due for some serious burn-out. I think Rachel is way too bad a dancer to win even though she's lovely, and as much as I like Abbey and Natalie, they don't have the right personality that female winners have.

It's early days, but Natalie gets my vote. I don't see any weaknesses, and she appears to be just coasting at the moment. Sophie was great last night, but I'm not so sure if Latin will suit her.
I don't think Abbey has the temperament, plus she's not so popular and sooner or later she will need the public vote.
Ashley must have a chance, he's not done much wrong so far and as he is likely to be the last man standing he will have an advantage with the voting public.
I don't see anyone outside of those four, but you never know I suppose.

I'd like it to be Sophie, but it could be her, Natalie or Ashley I think.

Ashley to win.

Like Sophie also.

I think Sophie and Ashley are my two front runners.
Natalie possibly the third finalist if they do it that way again.

I think Natalie, Ashley and Sophie are the front runners. I wouldn't mind any of those 3 winning.

If I were to put money on a winner it would be Sophie at this point.

Natalie has no chance.

Sophie and Brenden early front runners.
Non of the men look promising, Ashley in ballroom is OK.
Feeling that TPTB might have to rig the voting or it will be all female by week 8

[quote=Mr_Eye;69061445]If I were to put money on a winner it would be Sophie at this point.

Natalie has no chance.[/QUOTE]

She's still favourite with the bookies at 9/4.

Sophie available at 11/4, Ashley at 4/1, with Abbey out at 8/1.
Rachel has drifted right out to 25/1, she was favourite at one time !

I don't think Sophie has the personality to win though it's obvious she can dance.

I'm not convinced Sophie can keep it up, I think the Charleston was her one brilliant dance and all her other dances will range from only ok to good. I'd love to be wrong though.

Natalie is too much of a ringer to win, I think she will come 2nd/3rd. I think Abbey has the best chance of the women, if she can connect with the audience and her partner better then she can win.

Ashley is good, but I can see him burning out like Scott Maslen, and there's something about his dancing I really don't like. It will help that he's young and a decent dancer, which is more than can be said for most of the men, which as we saw last year is enough for the win even if he doesn't produce any brilliant dances.

Far, far too early. Ask again around week 5 or 6?

Louis Smith won last year.

After last saturday, Sophie is understandably the contender, but we havent seen her dance proper latin just yet and it is early days. However, she is really likeable, so could go all the way!

I still think Susanna is a strong contender, if her hectic schedule does not hindrance her too much. Natalie and Ashley too, he as the only male that has a decent chance all things considered and her on the back of being the stronger dancer through out. Unless something happens for Natalie - consistently underscoring, a bit of drama, wow dance about week 5...- I can't see her winning yet.

Abbey just behind all the above four. But her latin was better than expected even though she messed up.

My outside bet would be Susanna & Kevin.

this is what i thought. so far no-one can touch Sophie.

A travesty :yawn:

Do he and Sophie have the same personality?

I went to vote for Sophie, but accidentally clicked Susanna, though saying that, I don't think Susanna is a bad choice as an outside shot.

I don't doubt Sophie's dancing ability, but I doubt her ability to get into character. So far we've seen demure lovesick girl and haughty restaurant lady. Neither required much effort. I'd be interested to see how she manages to look like she's having fun in cha-cha and salsa.

I would like Sophie to but I think Ashley will.

I think Sophie is more chilled out rather than Louis' bland personality.

Sophie stands a good chance of winning. She can dance and seems to be liked. Natalie is the best dancer ofcourse but that will probably be counted against her.

Patrick is by far the best male dancer but everyone seems to be ignoring him, why is that?