Well I'm not a dance purist and really the subtle nuances of the routines tend to pass me by .Sorry
I'm more interested in the entertainment side I must confess. I'm so non-dance perfecto that I've been known to not bother watching the finals , simply on the basis that to get that far they must be near perfect and I tend to not care which near perfect couple win .I know that will horrify some people . Sorry . But I love how the whole show brings out the best and worst in celebs and totally love "The Journey" with all the stops and starts and problems .
On that basis I'm looking forward to watching Anton and Kate . I like Anton and I think the criticism of him on here can be too harsh . He fulfills a purpose, I don't want all handsome young nubile boys . I just like humour and fun meshed with the dance and he tends to provide that .
Then Daniel and Kristina . My mum loves Daniel and I think he's sweet (if twee) , but I suspect/hope that Kristina might tap into his inner raunchy persona, and that will be fun to watch. It might surprise us , although I suspect it will involve me watching from behind a cushion and cringing .
Jamelia and Tristan . I watched her on Bear Grylls and she was a nightmare ! Not because of her fears and panicking and complaining, I'd have panicked/moaned too .But it was because she kept saying "I'm a strong woman, I never give up, I face my fears," on and on endlessly ."I am woman , see me roar" . Then she'd melt in a puddle of tears over nothing of note . I thought Vogue would be the tippy toes princess, but Jamelia stole the title and Kellie was outstanding facing her water fears . So I'm thinking there will be injuries and tears in training , but great routines. But moaning, endless moaning . I'll be interested to see how Tristan copes .
Peter Andre and Janette. She doesn't seem overly popular with the experts on here , so I'll be watching her routines to see if I can spot the issues with my non expert eye . Peter should be good at the latin but ballroom might be more of a challenge . He lacks the height to look ballroom perfect, but Janette is short too and I've seen short couples look amazing together in past shows .He seems to like a challenge tho and seems a hard worker , so we'll see how he shapes up .
Brendan and Kirsty . Two fiery hard working personalities who could actually grab that glitter ball , but only if they gel . Some celebs need babying along and some like the total work-horse approach .Brendan tends to be anything but bland, or patient, so it could go either way with Kirsty . If they don't gel it will be carnage and blood on the dance floor .