Oh give me Jake over the other guys any day.

There's something about him....and boy is he a refreshing change to all the muscles, tan and shiny teeth.

Shift Mark and Thom down into Dark Horse section. Otherwise I agree.

Contenders
Frankie & Kevin - won't win too good for a first dance and Kevin's Grimsby charm is wearing thin. Her mother is a ballroom dance teacher
Caroline & Pasha - very good to watch If ballroom is good then possible winner
Pixie & Trent - annoying couple, Pixie seems to have a problem with communication
Simon & Kristina - very good jive possible winner
Thom & Iveta - like this couple too. He could win
Jake and Janette - she's a fabulous dancer, he's not too shabby he's not Very likeable though

Dark Horses
Mark & Karen - like this couple, he's one to watch the journey
Alison and Alijaz possible winners. The girl can dance
Steve & Ola - he's very good and personable don't mind Ola either they have a chance


No Chance
Sunetra & Brendan - she's very annoying and not great at dancing
Jennifer & Tristan
Judy & Anton
Scott & Joanne
Tim & Natalie
Gregg & Aliona

I agree with 99%, but not sure about Alison &Tim. For now I've put Alison in the Dark Horse box, and Tim somewhere in between D.H. and no chance.

That would be my ratings as well. I can't understand why so many posters are putting Thom in as a contender. Poor last week, and nothing special in his training VT's. Good looking guy, but I don't think he will have a massive fan base.
It's still early days, but it looks to be out of Frankie and Simon for me.

Contenders:
Jake & Janette
Frankie & Kevin
Caroline & Pasha

-Obvious three to go far really.

Good But Won't Win:
Pixie & Trent - They're good dancers but my goodness I can't warm to them at all. They both seem too 'perfect'.
I can see them scoring well with the judges but not the public.

Dark Horses:
Mark & Karen
Thom & Iveta
Simon & Kristina
Sunetra & Brendan Alison & Aljaz - Both seem to be getting on very well and Aljaz is producing routines that show the best of Alison. They maybe won't win but can see them lasting a while
Steve & Ola - Can seem him improving as the series goes on and he seems to be embracing it which'll count in his favour.

The first 4 are not necessarily clear contendors yet I think all of them have already shown some potential and could well win (helped by not scoring too highly too early) and be the 'journey' contestants.
Mark in particular I wouldn't be surprised to see winning.

NO Hopers:
Scott & Joanne
Tim & Natalie - I can seem them staying in a few weeks and they're a likable duo and seem good friends already but can't see them winning.
Judy & Anton
Jennifer & Tristan
Gregg & Aliona


I'd probably predict a final 4 at the moment of Jake & Janette, Caroline & Pasha, Pixie & Trent (who I can't see the judges sending home) and Mark & Karen.
And probably either Jake & Janette or Mark & Karen as winners.

To try and keep my record going, after two weeks I am going to go with PIxie, Caroline and Jake in the final with Caroline winning.

Broadly agreeing about most of these, but Thom. Surely he's a complete no hoper.
He looks awful, lacks any redeeming personality and dances poorly.

A matter of opinion - I don't watch Eastenders (I am aware of some of the characters including his) but have surprised myself by really liking him in Strictly. I like that he is fairly quiet but comes alive on the dancefloor, and is full of praise for his partner. He's not what I would have expected at all and better for it!

Is Caroline Flack likeable?
And no way is Thom a contender!

Contenders
Frankie & Kevin
Caroline & Pasha
Pixie & Trent
Jake & Janette

Dark Horses
Sunetra & Brendan
Simon & Kristina
Mark & Karen
Alison & Aljaz

No Chance
Jennifer & Tristan
Judy & Anton
Scott & Joanne
Tim & Natalie
Steve & Ola
Thom & Iveta

biggest thing against some of the contenders and whilst I think Caroline is good - I don't think she has the likeability to win it still too early for me to predict winners (though agree with most of the contenders on here) IF Janettes ballroom is ok then front runner has to be Jake but until I see their waltz jury is out

I replied to your question

I find Jake sexually attractive - can't stand pretty boys like Thom and his dancing is shite, too, lol. Love a bit of rough (Jake) or sexy body and fun (Aljaz), ideally in possession of a sharp mind. Sometimes that doesn't collate with a bit of rough but you can't have everything

Alijaz is a qualified Doctor back in his country, it seems--doncha wish he was YOURS and asked you to strip?? Then tangoed you?? That'd cure EVERYTHING, IMO!

You are such a bad little tigress

Contenders

Caroline and Pasha
Pixie and Trent
Frankie and Kevin
Jake and Janette

Dark Horses

Simon and Kristina
Mark and Karen
Sunetra and Brendan
Thom and Iveta
Steve and Ola
Alison and Aljaz

No Chance

Jennifer and Tristan
Judy and Anton
Scott and Joanne
Tim and Natalie

My revised version
Contenders
Frankie & Kevin
Caroline & Pasha
Jake & Janette
Pixie & Trent

Dark Horses
Simon & Kristina
Mark & Karen

Unlikely but maybe a chance.
Thom & Iveta
Sunetra & Brendan

No Chance
Alison & Aljaz
Jennifer & Tristan
Judy & Anton
Scott & Joanne
Tim & Natalie
Steve & Ola



I agree, now. But first week wasn't too bad and considering his looks and persona could have been if he had been actually better dancer.


I think she is very likeable, but maybe I am wrong. I did find tom chambers and abbey really likeable too, I think she has a similarly bubbly personality that may alienate some but appeal some others. I find Pixie and Frankie robotic both of them and can't bring myself to like either of them, even if I apreciate they are good dancers.
On the strictly history, personalities like Carolina have done better than like pixie. But pixie may blossom later on.


I do like pretty boys. To look at them. But Thom is just weird boring robotic personality.

Contenders

Pixie/Frankie/Caroline/Simon/Jake

Dark horses

Mark/Alison/Sunetra/Steve/Thom

Little to no chance
Tim/Judy/Jennifer/Scott

Contenders:

Jake
Caroline
Pixie
Frankie

Likely Dark Horses:

Sunetra
Simon
Alison
Thom

Unlikely But Theoretically Possible:

Steve
Tim
Jennifer
Judy

Not A Single Glimmer Of Hope:

Scott
Gregg (well, duh).

Here's my thoughts -
Contenders:
Frankie & Kevin
Caroline & Pasha
Simon & Kristina

Good But Won't Win:
Pixie & Trent - I don't think they're likeable enough and too good already to have 'The Journey'.

Dark Horses with Good Potential:
Jake & Janette - not sure he's going to keep his salsa standard up, we'll see! So not sure to definitely put him as a top contender.
Mark & Karen - I find him likeable
Alison & Aljaz - Love this partnership already and seeing a different side to Aljaz
Steve & Ola - I find them really fun and likeable

Dark Horses who won't get there -
Thom & Iveta
Sunetra & Brendan

NO Hopers:
Scott & Joanne
Tim & Natalie
Judy & Anton
Jennifer & Tristan - shame as I quite like Tristan so far, seems really likeable.

Gone!
Gregg & Aliona

I just realised I made two mistakes in My revised version
Contenders
Frankie & Kevin
Caroline & Pasha
Jake & Janette
Pixie & Trent

Dark Horses
Simon & Kristina
Mark & Karen

Unlikely but maybe a chance.
Thom & Iveta
Steve & Ola
Sunetra & Brendan
Alison & Aljaz

No Chance
Jennifer & Tristan
Judy & Anton
Scott & Joanne
Tim & Natalie


Steve and Ola and Ali s up to unlikeliest but with a chance. Forgot to copy and paste them.