He just seems so moody. I would consider myself an 'introvert' but my gosh, I smile every so often.
What is it with Jake?
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Originally Posted by Kirsty Scot:
“I don't watch East Enders so have no previous experience of him, I certainly would not call him a sex symbol or even attractive I just liked his dancing.”
“I don't watch East Enders so have no previous experience of him, I certainly would not call him a sex symbol or even attractive I just liked his dancing.”
Agree with you on this.
Originally Posted by Pet Monkey:
“He seems to me like a humorist with a lot of reserve and a little menace. Good cool energy. I like him”
“He seems to me like a humorist with a lot of reserve and a little menace. Good cool energy. I like him”
100% agree. Nicely put
Jake is beginning to remind me of Jason Donovan. Good professional actor, can perform a role, nothing like his real self. Maybe he finds it easier to be someone else than be himself.
I suspect he has decided to present a particular persona (ordinary bloke). He seems to be well liked by people close to him.
I like what I see of him on the dance floor.
In more ways than one
I like what I see of him on the dance floor.
In more ways than one
Jakes not cheesy like Steve and Mark thats what I like about him, plus I like his partnership with Janette
Good dancer but he leaves me cold.
Talks like he's got a mouth full of marbles and after seeing tonight's ITT and the comment that he doesn't talk to anyone before the show, he takes it far too seriously.
Certainly can't see how he get the sex symbol tag
Talks like he's got a mouth full of marbles and after seeing tonight's ITT and the comment that he doesn't talk to anyone before the show, he takes it far too seriously.
Certainly can't see how he get the sex symbol tag
Originally Posted by lloys-strachan:
“Good dancer but he leaves me cold.
Talks like he's got a mouth full of marbles and after seeing tonight's ITT and the comment that he doesn't talk to anyone before the show, he takes it far too seriously.
Certainly can't see how he get the sex symbol tag”
“Good dancer but he leaves me cold.
Talks like he's got a mouth full of marbles and after seeing tonight's ITT and the comment that he doesn't talk to anyone before the show, he takes it far too seriously.
Certainly can't see how he get the sex symbol tag
”
Nothing wrong with being competitive, as long as he keeps his real personality coming through, unlike some celebrities that ooze falseness all around, unfortunately many people drink the syrup and fall in love with the over the top celebrities, they even win
.I find him grown up and full of no-nonsense.
Originally Posted by lloys-strachan:
“Good dancer but he leaves me cold.
Talks like he's got a mouth full of marbles and after seeing tonight's ITT and the comment that he doesn't talk to anyone before the show, he takes it far too seriously.
Certainly can't see how he get the sex symbol tag”
“Good dancer but he leaves me cold.
Talks like he's got a mouth full of marbles and after seeing tonight's ITT and the comment that he doesn't talk to anyone before the show, he takes it far too seriously.
Certainly can't see how he get the sex symbol tag
”
That's two people (Craig and Thom) who have talked about him going into 'his zone' before a dance. It's something an awful lot of actors do to make sure they are focussed and in character before a performance so it's hardly surprising Jake uses it.
Originally Posted by davegold:
“Jake is beginning to remind me of Jason Donovan. Good professional actor, can perform a role, nothing like his real self. Maybe he finds it easier to be someone else than be himself.”
“Jake is beginning to remind me of Jason Donovan. Good professional actor, can perform a role, nothing like his real self. Maybe he finds it easier to be someone else than be himself.”
I think you're right in that comparison but the similarities end there. Thank God Jake is not a snoozefest whining megabore like Jason was (sorry, couldn't stand the man)
Originally Posted by Muggsy:
“That's two people (Craig and Thom) who have talked about him going into 'his zone' before a dance. It's something an awful lot of actors do to make sure they are focussed and in character before a performance so it's hardly surprising Jake uses it.”
“That's two people (Craig and Thom) who have talked about him going into 'his zone' before a dance. It's something an awful lot of actors do to make sure they are focussed and in character before a performance so it's hardly surprising Jake uses it.”
On the few occasions I've had to perform in front of an audience (and that was just a few hundred- not a few million!) I needed to remain un-distracted so I wouldn't forget what I had to do and say. It's nothing to do with being aloof or stand-offish- it's just a coping strategy.
It makes a change from hearing about a certain model's nerves.
Originally Posted by dippydancing:
“It makes a change from hearing about a certain model's nerves.”
“It makes a change from hearing about a certain model's nerves.”
Fantastic Observation
Originally Posted by Poppy99_Poppy:
“He is just an introvert. Acting is a strange profession for someone who doesn't show off.”
“He is just an introvert. Acting is a strange profession for someone who doesn't show off.”
Actually that may not be true. A lot of actors I have known (I used to work for a film company) were very shy, except when they were "being someone else".
Originally Posted by Rosegrower:
“Actually that may not be true. A lot of actors I have known (I used to work for a film company) were very shy, except when they were "being someone else".”
“Actually that may not be true. A lot of actors I have known (I used to work for a film company) were very shy, except when they were "being someone else".”
Completely true, even for half of the big stars in Hollywood.
Many introverts become good actors because it allows them to hide themselves and shine as someone else. Its a duality that is not necessary but it happens all the time.
I like him. Dry sense of humour, doesn't whinge, one of the most natural ordinary blokes we've had on the show. Apart from his dancing of course, that's far from "ordinary".
I think his dancing is fantastic! For some reason I just didn't expect him to be that good, which just goes to show you never can tell!
Originally Posted by Muggsy:
“That's two people (Craig and Thom) who have talked about him going into 'his zone' before a dance. It's something an awful lot of actors do to make sure they are focussed and in character before a performance so it's hardly surprising Jake uses it.”
“That's two people (Craig and Thom) who have talked about him going into 'his zone' before a dance. It's something an awful lot of actors do to make sure they are focussed and in character before a performance so it's hardly surprising Jake uses it.”
Yes and I see nothing wrong in it .. it's his way of focusing.
I imagine he's got a large (wait for it) fan base
Not on here obviously but in the living rooms across Britain. His latin in particular is phenomenal.He's showy where he needs to be .. on the dance floor.
Originally Posted by RichmondBlue:
“I like him. Dry sense of humour, doesn't whinge, one of the most natural ordinary blokes we've had on the show. Apart from his dancing of course, that's far from "ordinary".”
“I like him. Dry sense of humour, doesn't whinge, one of the most natural ordinary blokes we've had on the show. Apart from his dancing of course, that's far from "ordinary".”
When I sit down on a Saturday to watch SCD, he' s always the one that I can't wait to see dance. His routines are great and he performs them wonderfully, a real joy to watch!
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