Natalie and Artem...that was INCREDIBLE!!!!

Abbey very deservedly won in the end, but I'm so pleased Natalie was able to dance two dances which showed off her ability and emotion in the way she deserved. Artem deserves so much praise!

Nothing will ever beat Tom and Camilla's showdance

The best showdance ever.

even james commented on it, saying wow

Tom's was brilliant and my favourite until Louis did his last year. But Natalie has definitely equalled his in my opinion!

Agreed best Showdance ever

I have to admit I was tired of hearing ringer and back injury, but Natalie's show dance won me over tonight.

Then again if I say anything about the tarty toss fest that was Abbey's show dance I get vitriol similar to slagging off One Direction to their fans.

I liked it a lot but still prefer Tom and Camilla's.

Up there with Tom's, and though it wasn't technically perfect, Jason's. All crazy, hammy, jazzy, over-the-top, whole-kitchen-sink masterpieces.

(I was tempted to put Lisa Snowdon's in there, but that'd be too cruel)

Her show dance an AS were incredible no wonder some of the other celebs and pros were crying at her AS.

Absolutely agree with that. It was terrific, I was riveted. I actually felt, after that, that she must win on the strength if it. It was utterly superb. Wow, just as Craig put it.

That's up there as well.

It was wonderful far the best on SCD ever. Wonderful choreography from Artem.

Still prefer Tom and Camillas showdance

I didn't like Natalie's showdance at all. I didn't think it was interesting or even all that well danced. I've just watched it again and it seems no better.

I'm very surprised that people are saying it's so good.

My favourite was Lewis Smith. I thought Tom was a bit predictable, a bit boring. Natalie's was stunning but not my favourite.

I always thought Natalie looked a little bit stompy, she seemed big for a dancer. Clumsy sometimes.

Disjointed was my impression, they didn't work the tempo changes well at all.

Still, it wouldn't be the first time I have changed my mind about a routine on second viewing so will check in the morning and see if I feel differently about it.

ETA: Too much. If Artem had cut it back a bit it would have been much slicker.

What a shock.

Brilliant dance, so glad we got to see it (and it's not worth arguing about the validity of 'Ringahs' because the GBP always even things out in the end).


We were watching on a slight delay and immediately replayed the N&A show dance, didn't do that with anything else.

Dance of the night and of the series, I'm still content with the Abbey win though.

I actually thought Abbeys showdance was amazing too. Natalies was also amazing, When Abbey came out with her showdance I thought "wow, this is amazing, nothing will beat this" then Natalie came out and did hers and it was also amazing

What a final, I don't think I've ever seen such a close final with ALL 4. They all would have been worthy winners but I am really pleased for Abbey. I was always happy for her to win but I didn't think she would. Well done to the pair of them

I hope you're not referring to her weight - she looks in extremely good shape to me, as do all the other finalists. It's a bit worrying if people see someone of Natalie's stature as "big"....

Just what I was going to say.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiFA730zRTo

I'm not sure how anyone could describe that as 'boring' or 'predictable'!

I think Tom's is overrated.

I have to admit that when all the false stuff about Natalie being a pro dancer (rather than the truthful 'ex dance student) was being bandied about I did think she was probably the wrong shape to be a dancer.

I think she is healthy and beautiful but dancers have very specific body shapes that vary with specialisms and Natalie wouldn't be quite right for many of them. She is much taller than the teeny Latin girls, for instance, and more sturdy than ethereal, wirey Ballerinas. I believe Natalie's dance specialism was Tap though, which is much more accepting of a variety of shapes.



(Please note, I say this as a happy dancer and volunteer dance teacher that is also the wrong shape for many dances, it isn't criticism, just observation, plus, I also Tap!)

ETA, loved the show dance

Loved her show-dance - showed what a wonderful dancer she is.

Both it and the AS showed everything i was missing through most of the season from her and Artem. I don't know if she just relaxed because it was the last week, but I felt much more engaged by them as a partnership tonight.