I liked the backstage antics (though probably wouldn't like them to that extent every week), and the ridiculousness of Alison's VT. I thought that, bar a couple of initial stumbles in the opening link, Zoe brought a refreshing spritz of spontaneity (or seeming spontaneity) that didn't seem readily apparent on ITT. I liked Frankie and Joanne's new looks, but thought a few of the others weren't striking enough.
I thought the dancing was a touch mediocre - I actually liked Frankie's ... something... it would have worked as a showdance, with maybe a few tweaks for style and improvement. But as a Tango, nyet. Pixie's dancing was ok, and her hair was... elecrtifying. And Mark's Jive was pretty light and bouncy, though I'm getting the 'trying a little too hard' vibe from his offstage stuff.
Bringing on dogs for Judy's dance was a bad decision and ended up being a bit of a distraction. Scott's Foxtrot probably was his best technical dance, not that that's saying much at all, but it lost some of the performance appeal in the process. It was a bit slow and a bit dull.
Sunetra's Jive was better than a bunch of the naff ones from last year, but still wasn't great; it lacked the big bounce, kicks and synchronicity a good one often has. Simon's Paso was middle of the road (as was Jake's, all told), I'm still waiting for Caroline to really grab me, and Alison's maniacal grinning whilst wafting all over the place was... fitting, I suppose. And Steve... well... the less said, the better, I think. Maybe next week.
It was an ok Hallowe'en show, but somehow lacking in gravitas.
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It was a great show tonight although I missed Claudia. I hope Steve makes it through.
Yes he is bloody trying!
