Please explain, in objective terms, what constitutes "connecting" with a partner. I am not trying to be a ****, I am genuinely interested.

Of course. Kara's just her middle name don't ya know? She felt her Christian name "Jealous" would typecast her as an actress so dropped it.

Hi I doubt that Natalie could do anything right for many on here because they simply wont give her a chance....maybe she should have fluffed it a few times first.

NO DEFINITELY NOT !!!!!!!!!

Nasty comment !!!!

Rubbish. Artem was tearful because of the excellent comments they got, and how proud he was of Natalie dancing so well. !!!

Not sure if serious? Thought the "winky" smilie made it clear I was being sarcastic.

In plain speak, no, I don't think Kara is feeling threatened. Nor do I think she has any reason to.

I knew your tongue was firmly in your cheek hun. (go smiley crazy )

Hey pussycat

No I didn't mean jealousy at all. More his interest being directed toward his new partner? y'know with her obvious skills n'all?

Its hardly rubbish is it if a poster admits to being annoyed at seeing Artem show emotion, it was not my suggestion but a possibility that Artem is afraid to get close to his dance partner if that is what his fans are like.

I said that last week perhaps she should have tripped or something.

Erm...I believe it's spelt "J-E-L-U-S". Jeez, this is worse that Tess with Ola's name.

Though I loved Natalie's rumba with Artem, I don't think they have any chemistry going atm (like the chemistry between Artem and Kara's rumba). I mean it's like watching two pros (say, Ian and Camilla) doing a rumba, very watchable, but I wasn't convinced there was any real connection between them. In this respect, I don't think Kara has any thing to worry.

Also, Artem seems like a one woman man and Natalie has a boyfriend I read here in this forum?

She's constantly good, but SCD was always about a J-word. People like to see the dancers improve. She can't offer much of that. My money is on Ben, he did very well tonight.

Oh, I'm much worse than Tess. I still think it's pronounced PasTa Kovalev.

You got it wrong again,it's Tessa.

It's funny, because I see so much emotion and connection between them. I didnt see any with Sophie and Brendan, and I really like her too.

I was properly moved by that rumba.

People sometimes see what they want to see to suit their agenda.

What agenda? I love Natalie's works so far. The only chink in the armour was her connection with her pro. If she lose her pro face when she dances I think she'll endear with the viewer/voting public more. I want her to get to the finals and don't mind if she wins at this stage.

I cried. And I'm really not a rumba lover, but the 2 rumbas were far and away my favourite dances of the week.

Me too! Normally I cringe but this week I liked both of them and have watched Natalie and Artem's quite a few times again already!

Have shocked myself...

Cry babies!

I just gave them my own standing-o.

Oh I am a self confessed weeper!

I was astounded that Len was complimentary and that left me ...first score that I didn't swear at from him I think!?

I don't really care about journeys and the like, so she hasn't peaked too early for me. But do I think it'll harm her chances with the rest of the public? Yep. Last year Denise had the unfortunate label of ringer straight away because she was good from the off and look what happened to her. Okay, she also rubbed people up the wrong way but still, she was pretty much crucified because she could dance from the start. I think if Natalie is to survive, she'll have to be endearing. Kara was fantastic from the start but she slid by any of the ringer nonsense because she was so likeable. Natalie will have to show a little more personality if she is to make it to the final - a place she already deserves to be.

No matter how good someone is they can always improve and it's not like she has topped the leader board every week. I really look forward to watching her dance, along with Sophie, Abbey, Ashley and Deborah (I find Deborah so endearing and likeable).

At this stage I have not picked a favourite dancer.