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Jay really was that good, actually. Had this routine been danced exactly as it was now in week 7, he would have received 40. His flicks and kicks were quite advanced. The routine itself was brilliantly choreographed. Jay actually danced the jive exceedingly better than Anton. LOL. I'm serious. Compare if you like.
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They were AMAZING. The audience reaction was incredible. Jay looked stunned
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It takes 2 to tango and they were both fabulous. Jay made those 3 spins look effortless without a wobble in sight and when Aliona sidestepped away pushing her right hip at him, it was the sexiest thing I have seen on Strictly.
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I rewatched today, and there is one point in the early part of the jive(You Never Can Tell), when they lift the opposite leg and flick that foot back. They touched their feet, that was amazing to be in perfect timing that like. Never seen any other celeb on Strictly ever be able to do that.
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Yes he was that good.
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They were spectacular, deserved more than one 10. Professional standard!!
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They were very good but not excellent so not a 10. But great. I enjoyed watching that jive so much. Great work Aliona.
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I've watched this more than 20 times now......Jay and Aliona WERE that good.
Without doubt the best dance ever performed on Strictly!!! |
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Except I don't agree that Jay's jive is the best dance ever in Strictly. I don't even think it is the best jive ever in Strictly! Plus I thought he was overrated last week as well. There were moments in that waltz where he was practically walking.
Anita, Helen, Georgia, Peter all put in fantastic performances tonight. Katie had an off day but has put in fantastic performances for the last two weeks. There are plenty there who are perfectly capable of beating Jay to the title. ![]() He was dreadful, clumsily clomping around with very few dance steps, and as another viewer aptly described, "dressed in a girls blouse, and looking like a big girls blouse!"
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I really can't believe that you think that Jay was overrated, and then go on to say that the awful Andre was "fantastic"
![]() He was dreadful, clumsily clomping around with very few dance steps, and as another viewer aptly described, "dressed in a girls blouse, and looking like a big girls blouse!" ![]()
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They were good, but I didn't take to their dance, just personal.
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The only thing that could have improved the performance would have been Aliona unbuttoning her shirt and girating slowly on the dance floor. Wow, what a babe!
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The only thing that could have improved the performance would have been Aliona unbuttoning her shirt and girating slowly on the dance floor. Wow, what a babe!
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Loved loved Jay and Aliona's Jive, absolutely spectacular, and the marks were well deserved. Great dancer, and a lovely humble quality, gets my vote.
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The only thing I'd say that would make it a tiny bit better is if Jay could tell his face he's having a good time. He has quite a blank expression, probably, trying to concentrate so hard. Dance wise though it was perfect.
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Jay and Aliona were fabulous. I've never seen a more exciting nice by a professional male never mind a celeb. Brilliant
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Jay and Aliona were fabulous. I've never seen a more exciting nice by a professional male never mind a celeb. Brilliant
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The only thing I'd say that would make it a tiny bit better is if Jay could tell his face he's having a good time. He has quite a blank expression, probably, trying to concentrate so hard. Dance wise though it was perfect.
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I think Jay and Aliona were brilliant and as good as two well trained dancers should be.
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You could say he was in character. This time no fake smiles were required, it was supposed to look disinterested.
I think it was characterisation. I get why people say it was the same face every week, but the waltz shouldn't be a big smiley face and I think he was terrified in the cha cha so I say let's give him one more party latin to bring his happy face before we judge. |
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They were incredible
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I think so too. There were a couple of times when he caught Alionas eye and a teeny smile popped out and also when they went to Misirlou and the crowd roared they both cheesy grinned.
I think it was characterisation. I get why people say it was the same face every week, but the waltz shouldn't be a big smiley face and I think he was terrified in the cha cha so I say let's give him one more party latin to bring his happy face before we judge. Although those blasé Travolta moves were acting.
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And if not, it looked like one
Although those blasé Travolta moves were acting.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xB1A0GsvVE We had SEB's Charleston and Jake's Salsa. The Jive may be a bit like that, because Jay's Waltz in hold, while very good, wasn't superb like Harry's - and Harry was a beginner at dancing. I'm sure we will see more great dancing from Jay, but it may not be that good every week. |
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Jay won't score 9's and 10's every week but he deserved every mark on Sturday's performance.
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I thought they did a great job - and, as a previous poster mentioned, that little synchronised backward kick with Aliona was fab...it was actually my second favourite move of the night (surpassed only by Gleb & Anita's divine lift/catch from the floor).
Jay comes across as a decent guy...that said, I don't believe for one second that he doesn't realize how naturally gifted he is. You don't get anywhere in showbiz without a (rather large) modicum of self-belief...and, while he might need to perfect his craft, performing on Strictly is totally in his wheelhouse. I crossed paths with The Wanted at a media 'do' a few years ago - trust me, there were no wallflowers in that group LOL. ![]() I think Jay might have to get more comfortable being out 'front and centre' but I don't buy this "Oh my God, was I that good? Is all this fuss for little old me?" routine. In my opinion, he knows he is talented but he is also savvy enough to realize that alone won't guarantee him a win, and that the Strictly audience love to see a personal triumph - whether it's overcoming nerves, a lack of experience - or even a complete lack of ability...as long as you give it your all! And that isn't a criticism against Jay - on the contrary, I think he's playing an absolute blinder.
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