Helen and Aljaz and Georgia and Giovanni.

I dont understand all the praise for Peter, i like Janette, and as dancing it was fine, but it wasn't much of a chacha, more like a 90s video.

good choice, and i agree with you about Peter.

and i wish Georgia good luck with her waltz, but she's has got a good teacher in Giovanni, so i have faith.

Snap!

i also expect Peter Andre, Georgia May, and Helen still be around in the quarter-finals.

they got potential to reach that.

i got confidence that those 3 will make the Top 6.

Peter Andre ( fanbase)

The extent to which Katie & Anton are bossing this poll is bringing me life; it almost certainly means nothing in relation to the actual show or how they'll do in the long run, but it's nice to see.

Actually, my ideal final 4 are all in the top 5 (and Peter's only beating Helen by 1 vote currently), which is... not usually the case.

Does anyone know how closely the DS bottom 2 usually resembles the public bottom 2? I know it's not a straightforward comparison because the judges' scores need to be factored in, but even so?

Normally out of touch with the public I tend to find.

Anita! Also liked Helen, Jay and Katie.

Thanks

First time I have ever seen Anton dance latin 'properly'.
I wonder if Andre will burst into tears if he ends up in the DO

Anita and Gleb,,,,she shocked me at how good she was that I think I enjoyed it even more!

Like so many of them, some really good dancers already this year.

Jay and Aliona came out top for me.

No real faves this year, but Jay and Aliona pipped Katie and Anton and Anita and Gleb for me. I liked his technique (though I think his performance level could improve) and I like his dry sense of humour.

if we're voting for who made me properly grin all the way though their dance, has to be Jeremy and Karen! Such lovely enthusiasm for it, and unexpected for someone usually so serious.

For a more serious pairing, love Helen and alijaz together

Loved
Jay and Aliona,
Katie and Anton
Anita and Gleb
Helen and Aljaz

Also guilty pleasure Ainsley and Natalie, he was SO loving it

Felt Peter and Janette well over marked, best dance of the weekend?
I didn't think it was even the best cha cha cha of the weekend.

Early judging bias???????
Love a good conspiracy theory

hi all i joined here for strictly i voted for peter and jeanette but i really liked helen and jay as well, i thought jay had really good technical steps and once he relaxes will be good.

My fav couple are Jeremy and Karen. Total beginner he's what Strictly is all about. He's loving learning to dance and he's unashamed about it. Love him

jay is my favourite boy and my overall winner with kellie as my favourite girl.

At the moment I have 2
1. Jay & Aliona
2. Anita & Gleb

but also really like:
Peter & Janette
Anthony & Otille
Kellie & Kevin
Ainsley & Natalie
Katie & Anton
Jamelia & Tristan
Helen & Aliaz

Voted for Jay as the best but also Carol and Jeremy as I dont want them to go yet.
Iwan in danger I think.

I thought Jays performance was so beautiful and very endearing, just loved it

He seems such a sweetheart! And not full of himself either

Jay and Aliona
Anita and Gleb

The rest in no particular order, but Peter last. Generally though when I pick a favourite I don't change but stick with them until the bitter end

Much as I am delighted that Anton finally has a partner who can dance, I think Jay and Aliona are the dark horses in this series.

I actually find it hard to believe that Jay is actually a celebrity - and he doesn't seem to think he is either. On the stairs at the start of the show, his wave (delayed and uncertain) seems to say "are they really clapping me?".

So pleased to see that his waltz this week showed some of that "performance" that the judges like - I really got drawn in to their "story" and loved the dance as a result.

Many dances I liked/enjoyed (Anita, Ainsley, Jay, and others) but if had to vote for one it's Katie.