Easily the best show of the series and although there was the usual overmarking by the judges, it was nothing like as bad as last year.

That's hard to do with all the backing dancers in the way (and no, they don't count in the dancing I want to see, which is the celebs and pro partners who are supposed to be competing!), and all the props both sitting in intrusive places and being used for faffing around that takes up half the dance time!

It's the Best year ever expect for Judy Murray who hopefully. Goes tomorrow.

Great production values and very good dancing, beautiful opening number.

Some people just won't like anything picky blue bloods

I am no expert but I thought it was a great show, the dance floor is so big the backing dancers are a good idea and really help. Some over marking from the judges I tend to agree with Craig most of the time, Darcy is doing my head in with the sarky looks now.

Some of it was wonderful

Zoe
Opening number
Simon
Jake
Caroline
Pixie

stand outs for me

Some of it not so good

Extra dancers very off putting
Sunetra's dance was poor but the judges glossed over her mistakes
General over-marking but that is par for the course with Blackpool!

Agree about the extra dancers-didn't help at all imo. Overall a magnificent show though. Strictly is like a warm fire on a cold night-always invites you in.