Patrick/Natalie (can't split them. She has most experience and technique. He has the feel and the simplicity)
Susanna (objectively)
Ashley (objectively -- he's very consistent)
Abbey/Sophie (can't split them. Sophie has had better individual dances, Abbey is more consistent)
Mark (Alas. Would love to put him higher for the emotion he conveys)

Natalie
Abbey
Patrick
Sophie
Ashley
Susanna
Mark

Mark is my favourite, followed by Natalie but I have been strangely warming to Patrick as I like anyone who can pull of a good, fast QS (Lisa Snowdon, that's a comment aimed at you). Tbh, I think there is very little between Abbey, Patrick and Sophie. Natalie has been a bit disappointing so far as I don't think she has ever pushed beyond her current abilities. Ashley has awkward hands and posture and keeps getting duff boy-band choreography. Susanna is clumpy and stompy when you really examine her performances. Overall Mark may not be the best technical dancer but he is the best performer and has moments when he pulls of some sharp, elegant moves. I get the most enjoyment out of watching him rather than someone who phones in performances (Sophie).

Natalie is easily the best dancer this series, and possibly the best we have ever had in eleven series of Strictly. She's highly skilled in both performance and technique - all she lacks is some chemistry with her partner.

Abbey and Ashley are very similar in ability for me, as both are great but just need that 'wow' factor which could propel them up the leaderboard. I would personally put Abbey marginally in front, though.

Patrick is probably next for me. He has very strong musicality, but his dancing needs a lot more finesse to it. And, unless he improves his Ballroom technique, I can't ever really see him making the final.

Sophie and Susanna are virtually impossible to separate, due to the fact that one person's strength is the other's weakness. Sophie has great lines and is extremely elegant when dancing but rarely does show emotion, whereas Susanna can really pull off the character of a dance at the expense of technical merit. I would have them about equal.

Mark is by far the weakest dancer left - do I need to explain why?

In short, my order is: Natalie, Abbey, Ashley, Patrick, Sophie/Susanna, Mark.

Really? I am inclined to think that is simply the way some choose to take it.

If you look back over the thread, I don't think there is one person who hasn't rated Natalie as best of the bunch. What is interesting is what is happening below her on the 'table' which is what my posts have reflected.

Talking of which:

Abbey (consolidating her place as second in ability to Nat, with 12 votes)
Ashley (8 people consider him 2nd best)
Patrick (same, but a larger spread lower down the table, leaves him slightly below Ashley)
Susanna (another with a large spread, with lots in the lower half of the board)
Sophie (consistently voted 6 of the final 7)
Mark (our obvious bottom place)

Mine would be similar but I would swap Ashley for Patrick as I think he has more native rhythm.

There is already a thread called '' who is the 2nd best dancer after Natalie'' This thread is completely different and is about the technical ability of dancing and includes Natalie.

Yes we get that you want to wipe her out of the contest but really your attempts on this thread to enforce your opinions are very petty and childish.

I really think you should just stick me on ignore, that way you won't have to read the things I find interesting.

Mostly the same as OP:

1. Natalie
2. Ashley
3. Patrick
- . Abbey
5. Sophie
6. Suzanna
7. Mark

I'm not keen on Suzanna...her Latin reminds me of drunken mum's night out, sorry...

I would if I wanted to but I dont...far easier if you stayed on topic to the point of the thread instead of wanderiing off into your own agenda.Anyhow thats me done on this thread now as its quite obvious you only want to discuss your own opinion.

1. Natalie
2. Ashley
3. Abbey
4. Patrick
5. Sophie
6. Susanna
7. Mark

Natalie (obviously)

Difficult to judge the rest as they're all pretty poor at latin including Patrick who looks computer controlled at times.

Abbey
Ashley
Sophie
Patrick (the software needs some code changes)
Susanna Reid
Mark

Yes, this saves me typing them all out.

1. Natalie
2. Susanna
3. Ashley
4. Patrick
5. Abbey
6. Sophie
7. Mark

Mark is way below the standard of the other six. Natalie is the most gifted, technically assured and naturally elegant dancer. Susanna is the best performer - she "shines". Ashley would really up his game if he had more time off from his main job. Patrick is excellent for his age. Abbey is very capable but seems to be pulled around by her pro at times. I like Sophie but I wish she would let herself go more. She is too contained.

1. Natalie
2. Patrick

3 - 6. Abbey/Susanna/Sophie/Ashley
7. Mark
8. Ben

I would rate them like this. All the girls apart from Natalie struggle with the latin. Also not seen much hip action from Ashley.

1. Natalie
2. Patrick
3. Ashley
4. Susanna
5. Abbey
6. Sophie
7. Mark
8. Ben

1. Ashley
2. Abbey
3. Sophie
4. Natalie, Patrick
6. Susanna
7. Mark

1, Natalie
2. Sophie
3. Susanna
4. Patrick
5. Ashley
6. Abby
7. Mark

I am also discounting performance.

1. Natalie
2. Patrick
3. Abbey
4. Susanna
5. Ashley
6. Sophie
7. Mark