1) Glad to see Jay back on form.
2) Delighted for Kirsty.
3) I don't like Peter. At all.
4) Aljaz.
5) See number 4.
2) Delighted for Kirsty.
3) I don't like Peter. At all.
4) Aljaz.
5) See number 4.
Week 5- 5 thoughts
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Originally Posted by Debz_Lynn:
“1. I struggled to like Helen's quickstep. I have liked her up until now, but not tonight... perhaps my subconscious thinks she threw a hissy fit to swap dresses with Karen Clifton!
2. I enjoyed Katie's salsa. So, it lacked Salsa technique, but goodness me it was entertaining!
3. Bruno needs to wind his neck in. He's been the bitchy judge all this series so far!
4. Georgia & Giovanni who? Didn't know either of them before the show... add in disco - the dance/music genre I love to hate, and I get complete amnesia over their routines.
5. Where did the 90seconds of dancing go? Not 30 seconds of fulfilling whatever bullcrap 'story' the producers give the couples, then 60secs of dancing.”
“1. I struggled to like Helen's quickstep. I have liked her up until now, but not tonight... perhaps my subconscious thinks she threw a hissy fit to swap dresses with Karen Clifton!
2. I enjoyed Katie's salsa. So, it lacked Salsa technique, but goodness me it was entertaining!
3. Bruno needs to wind his neck in. He's been the bitchy judge all this series so far!
4. Georgia & Giovanni who? Didn't know either of them before the show... add in disco - the dance/music genre I love to hate, and I get complete amnesia over their routines.
5. Where did the 90seconds of dancing go? Not 30 seconds of fulfilling whatever bullcrap 'story' the producers give the couples, then 60secs of dancing.”
In which case she was mistaken as Karen's dress looked better.
I like Helen though .. positive attitude and lovely dancer.
Originally Posted by Debz_Lynn:
“1. I struggled to like Helen's quickstep. I have liked her up until now, but not tonight... perhaps my subconscious thinks she threw a hissy fit to swap dresses with Karen Clifton!
2. I enjoyed Katie's salsa. So, it lacked Salsa technique, but goodness me it was entertaining!
3. Bruno needs to wind his neck in. He's been the bitchy judge all this series so far!
4. Georgia & Giovanni who? Didn't know either of them before the show... add in disco - the dance/music genre I love to hate, and I get complete amnesia over their routines.
5. Where did the 90seconds of dancing go? Not 30 seconds of fulfilling whatever bullcrap 'story' the producers give the couples, then 60secs of dancing.”
“1. I struggled to like Helen's quickstep. I have liked her up until now, but not tonight... perhaps my subconscious thinks she threw a hissy fit to swap dresses with Karen Clifton!
2. I enjoyed Katie's salsa. So, it lacked Salsa technique, but goodness me it was entertaining!
3. Bruno needs to wind his neck in. He's been the bitchy judge all this series so far!
4. Georgia & Giovanni who? Didn't know either of them before the show... add in disco - the dance/music genre I love to hate, and I get complete amnesia over their routines.
5. Where did the 90seconds of dancing go? Not 30 seconds of fulfilling whatever bullcrap 'story' the producers give the couples, then 60secs of dancing.”
If she did she made a mistake. Her boobs looked very odd tonight, The sparkly material and oddly placed belt made them look droopy
1. The judges really spoilt the feel of tonight's show. I normally like Bruno but he was downright nasty to a few people, and Craig's comments on Katie's dance were needlessly mean.
2. That said, I enjoyed the show overall and it was nice to see some of the 'meh' dancers (in my opinion!) putting in good performances - Georgia in particular.
3. Jay is BACK.
Not as good as that jive obviously, but some great legwork going on there and easily my top dance of the night.
4. Well I thought Katie was alright!
5. Oh Ainsley... I like him but that was just a mess. Hope he gets through though, I'd much rather lose a boring dancer like Carol or Kirsty than him.
2. That said, I enjoyed the show overall and it was nice to see some of the 'meh' dancers (in my opinion!) putting in good performances - Georgia in particular.
3. Jay is BACK.
Not as good as that jive obviously, but some great legwork going on there and easily my top dance of the night.4. Well I thought Katie was alright!
5. Oh Ainsley... I like him but that was just a mess. Hope he gets through though, I'd much rather lose a boring dancer like Carol or Kirsty than him.
Sid, I agree, I do not think Anita was really undermarked as for me she isn't a nine yet. I really enjoyed the dance and the concept too and I love how she is totally comitted to the dance, but not a nine for me just yet.
1) Biggest surprise: Kirsty (& Brendan) - she was right on the music - her timing was fantastic. I really didn't think she had an ear for music. Biggest improver of the night.
2) I enjoyed Ainsley energetic rhythms so was surprised at the Judges harsh comments - but I suppose they are right - they said he lacked technique for the jive. I didn't realise it was supposed to be a jive.
3) I quite enjoyed Katie and Anton - but again like Ainsley I was surprised by the Judges harsh comments: again they said it lacked latin technique which made me wonder whether Anton will be her downfall given what others here have said about his latin.
4) Loved Jay & Aliona - for me he was the most technically accomplished and masterful of the celebrities.
5) Loved Kellie and Kevin performance - so very fast and accomplished - Kellie appeared to be in her element - but for me it was the choreography and timing that was stunning.
5b) For some reason when I watch Helen & Aljaz - I have difficulty focusing on Helen because Aljaz steals the dance with his hynoptic dance moves.
5c) Jeremy is too tall for Karen.
5e) I think Jamelia is in danger - she wasn't quite with the music - a bit like how kirsty had been until today.
5f) Bruno "the bull's b%ll&$k".
2) I enjoyed Ainsley energetic rhythms so was surprised at the Judges harsh comments - but I suppose they are right - they said he lacked technique for the jive. I didn't realise it was supposed to be a jive.
3) I quite enjoyed Katie and Anton - but again like Ainsley I was surprised by the Judges harsh comments: again they said it lacked latin technique which made me wonder whether Anton will be her downfall given what others here have said about his latin.
4) Loved Jay & Aliona - for me he was the most technically accomplished and masterful of the celebrities.
5) Loved Kellie and Kevin performance - so very fast and accomplished - Kellie appeared to be in her element - but for me it was the choreography and timing that was stunning.
5b) For some reason when I watch Helen & Aljaz - I have difficulty focusing on Helen because Aljaz steals the dance with his hynoptic dance moves.
5c) Jeremy is too tall for Karen.
5e) I think Jamelia is in danger - she wasn't quite with the music - a bit like how kirsty had been until today.
5f) Bruno "the bull's b%ll&$k".
1) jay was back on form
2) loved kellie and Kevin
3) Ainsley in trouble
4) I thought i was strictly come Dancing Peter moved his feet about half a dozen times and they called that a dance ! - yet still they think hes brilliant
5) Tess Is STILL Hopeless
2) loved kellie and Kevin
3) Ainsley in trouble
4) I thought i was strictly come Dancing Peter moved his feet about half a dozen times and they called that a dance ! - yet still they think hes brilliant
5) Tess Is STILL Hopeless
I suspect that the dress swap was more to do with the length of the skirt. Helen had a fast dance with lots of tricky footwork - she might have been worried that the shorter skirts would be more likely to show up any mistakes.
Originally Posted by amelia_lee:
“Me too, well one of them.
For me it is his perfect imperfection. I adore him.
”
“Me too, well one of them.
For me it is his perfect imperfection. I adore him.
”
Agree. It is also quite remarkable how he is utterly handsome and chisseled yet warm and adorable.
1) I like Jay but agree with the judges about the intensity, I remember thinking during the dance a certain move would have been better if it had looked more like he had thrown Aliona on the fall rather than let her be placed there.
2) I like Katie but can't understand how she didn't think she had messed up. The end of the dance was awful and off time.
3) I want to like Kirsty but can't and I want to dislike Jamelia but can't!
4) I thought Anita and Gleb's costumes and make up looked very hallowe'eny, like it was a week earlier than planned.
5) I love how angry Tess looked when apologising for Bruno!
2) I like Katie but can't understand how she didn't think she had messed up. The end of the dance was awful and off time.
3) I want to like Kirsty but can't and I want to dislike Jamelia but can't!
4) I thought Anita and Gleb's costumes and make up looked very hallowe'eny, like it was a week earlier than planned.
5) I love how angry Tess looked when apologising for Bruno!
1. Fabulous exciting choreo and performance from Jay and Aliona - well done xx
2. Bruno shockingly unkind tonight - not impressed
3. Terrible routine from Anton for poor Katie
4. Peter wearing Latin clothing like they used to - great !
5. Please let tonight be Ainsley's last on the show.
2. Bruno shockingly unkind tonight - not impressed
3. Terrible routine from Anton for poor Katie
4. Peter wearing Latin clothing like they used to - great !
5. Please let tonight be Ainsley's last on the show.
1. The judges were all over the place tonight with their comments and scores. Bruno needs to stop trying to be the 'nasty' judge because he's coming across as a total bitch and a complete idiot.
2. There was nothing wrong with Anton's choreography tonight. It was full of content, but badly danced and he looked stupid dancing with his jacket on. I did wonder if being restricted by it was the problem with the lifts.
3. Helen & Aljaz's routine was full of content that could have gone wrong so many times! Lots of it required them to be in sync or it was disaster time - really well done to them.
4. Loved Kirsty & Brendan's VW. Some of the other pros could get tips from him on how to choreograph a decent VW.
5. Anita & Gleb did a great Tango to terrible music and they both looked fantastic tonight. They were a bit undermarked, probably because of how early in the show they danced.
5a. Felt for Jamelia tonight. I hate to see celebs get upset like that, especially when you know she's disappointed with herself.
2. There was nothing wrong with Anton's choreography tonight. It was full of content, but badly danced and he looked stupid dancing with his jacket on. I did wonder if being restricted by it was the problem with the lifts.
3. Helen & Aljaz's routine was full of content that could have gone wrong so many times! Lots of it required them to be in sync or it was disaster time - really well done to them.
4. Loved Kirsty & Brendan's VW. Some of the other pros could get tips from him on how to choreograph a decent VW.
5. Anita & Gleb did a great Tango to terrible music and they both looked fantastic tonight. They were a bit undermarked, probably because of how early in the show they danced.
5a. Felt for Jamelia tonight. I hate to see celebs get upset like that, especially when you know she's disappointed with herself.
Originally Posted by Purple Mango:
“Agree. It is also quite remarkable how he is utterly handsome and chisseled yet warm and adorable.”
“Agree. It is also quite remarkable how he is utterly handsome and chisseled yet warm and adorable.”
Haha, are you in my head?
I always say that about him, it's why I really love him, others can be good looking but do not have his warmth and kindness and no vanity. He always seems so giving.I did wonder if he was a bit geeky/awkward as a child, so didn't grow up thinking he was gods gift, but grew into a great looking guy after his personality had already settled in to being so nice.
1. Loved Jay and Aliona's Paso- the choreography was perfect with the music and he was danced it beautifully.
2. Felt sorry for Jamelia.
3. Kellie was trying a bit too hard with her jive- it didn't work for me.
4. Go Kirsty!
5. The top dancers are pulling away from the others- Carol, Ainsley and Jeremy are starting to look a bit sad.
Sneaky 6. Jay looked incredible and Aliona was smoking hot.
2. Felt sorry for Jamelia.
3. Kellie was trying a bit too hard with her jive- it didn't work for me.
4. Go Kirsty!
5. The top dancers are pulling away from the others- Carol, Ainsley and Jeremy are starting to look a bit sad.
Sneaky 6. Jay looked incredible and Aliona was smoking hot.
Originally Posted by differentdrum:
“1. 'The scores are in'. If only that was all Claudia had to say.
2. Has Tess got a crush on Jay?
3. Not her idea obviously but Anita's tango was much too dark for me.
4. Anton appears to have taught Katie next to nothing in respect of Latin. The man is a complete joke, he may as well be about 76 compared with the younger dancers.
5. Jeremy is consistently rubbish. Isn't it about time the other three judges noticed?”
“1. 'The scores are in'. If only that was all Claudia had to say.
2. Has Tess got a crush on Jay?
3. Not her idea obviously but Anita's tango was much too dark for me.
4. Anton appears to have taught Katie next to nothing in respect of Latin. The man is a complete joke, he may as well be about 76 compared with the younger dancers.
5. Jeremy is consistently rubbish. Isn't it about time the other three judges noticed?”
BIB LMAO
(I did this once but my wifi crashed and I don't think it came through, so apologies if this is my second 5.)
1. Jay and Aliona were fantastic. He's so exciting to watch. I would have loved him to have had proper paso music, but I loved it.
2. Also loved Anita, but I think it would have been amazing with tango music and wan't sold on the lacy eyebrows when it's not Halloween. She's great and I love her attack when she dances.
3. For me every single one of Kellie and Kevin's dances have been let down by too many props and distractions. She always looks better to me in the training footage.
4. Helen and Aljaz were lovely.
5. When Strictly goes sour, as it does sometimes, it's usually the judges. I don't understand why Bruno is trying to be nastier than Craig, but he was out of line tonight. i felt uncomfortable at quite a lot of the judging.
1. Jay and Aliona were fantastic. He's so exciting to watch. I would have loved him to have had proper paso music, but I loved it.
2. Also loved Anita, but I think it would have been amazing with tango music and wan't sold on the lacy eyebrows when it's not Halloween. She's great and I love her attack when she dances.
3. For me every single one of Kellie and Kevin's dances have been let down by too many props and distractions. She always looks better to me in the training footage.
4. Helen and Aljaz were lovely.
5. When Strictly goes sour, as it does sometimes, it's usually the judges. I don't understand why Bruno is trying to be nastier than Craig, but he was out of line tonight. i felt uncomfortable at quite a lot of the judging.
1. I loved Anita's tango
2. I loved Jay's paso
3. I can't take to Kellie. She screams too much.
4. Jeremy is a gent.
5. I think Katie was hard done to.
2. I loved Jay's paso
3. I can't take to Kellie. She screams too much.
4. Jeremy is a gent.
5. I think Katie was hard done to.
1. Might be a blip for Kirsty. She will remember to be crap next week.
2. Jeremy was appalling, possibly the worst of the series so far. He is the most charming out of the celebs though.
3. Still can't remember Georgia.
4. Jamelia can't dance very well. The Charleston was a fluke last week.
5. Helen is charmless.
2. Jeremy was appalling, possibly the worst of the series so far. He is the most charming out of the celebs though.
3. Still can't remember Georgia.
4. Jamelia can't dance very well. The Charleston was a fluke last week.
5. Helen is charmless.
1. cAnnot warm to Anita - not sure whether she thinks she has got this in the bag because of Gleb or whether it's because I have a suspicion that she has had dance training but it's being kept quiet.
2. Kellie & Kevin drive me mad and I HATE her screaming. The dance wasn't that good.
3. Judges were very inconsistent tonight and very rude. Made for a strangely unappetising programme.
4. Tess has just got to stop telling the judges what to say, telling the celebrities to ignore any advice, and telling the celebrities that I loved their performance!
5. Maybe Katie can't dance Latin - so Anton was telling the truth the other week when he said he choreographed to his partner's ability.
Sneaky 6 - not sure I'm looking forward to Halloween week as the producers' choice of music so far this series has been abysmal.
Cheers!!!
2. Kellie & Kevin drive me mad and I HATE her screaming. The dance wasn't that good.
3. Judges were very inconsistent tonight and very rude. Made for a strangely unappetising programme.
4. Tess has just got to stop telling the judges what to say, telling the celebrities to ignore any advice, and telling the celebrities that I loved their performance!
5. Maybe Katie can't dance Latin - so Anton was telling the truth the other week when he said he choreographed to his partner's ability.
Sneaky 6 - not sure I'm looking forward to Halloween week as the producers' choice of music so far this series has been abysmal.
Cheers!!!
1) Marking erratic, Jamelia overmarked (again), Peter overmarked (again), Kellie overmarked (again), Anita undermarked (again). Or perhaps instead of erratic, I mean consistent. Consistently biased.
2) Bruno - saying they did a bad dance is your job; mocking them for it is not.
3) Best part of the show was watching Tess's face when Bruno dropped the b-bomb. It's more expression than she's shown in three series...
4) Music choices were better than usual but was it me or were those Viennese Waltzes a little on the slow side?
5) Neither Katie nor Anton can do party latin. OTOH I've read people claim that assuming they can dodge the Samba, Anton is not as bad at PD, Ch or R. Plus if they can get past Paso, they could hope for a run of ballroom. But it has to be said the competition for the final this year is going to be ferocious.
2) Bruno - saying they did a bad dance is your job; mocking them for it is not.
3) Best part of the show was watching Tess's face when Bruno dropped the b-bomb. It's more expression than she's shown in three series...
4) Music choices were better than usual but was it me or were those Viennese Waltzes a little on the slow side?
5) Neither Katie nor Anton can do party latin. OTOH I've read people claim that assuming they can dodge the Samba, Anton is not as bad at PD, Ch or R. Plus if they can get past Paso, they could hope for a run of ballroom. But it has to be said the competition for the final this year is going to be ferocious.
Originally Posted by MinaH:
“
4) Loved Jay & Aliona - for me he was the most technically accomplished and masterful of the celebrities.
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4) Loved Jay & Aliona - for me he was the most technically accomplished and masterful of the celebrities.
.”
Just a hunch - but I think this may always have been and will remain the case until the series end...
Originally Posted by Fred.:
“Think Len was a bit uncomfortable at times”
“Think Len was a bit uncomfortable at times”
A friend had her knee done a few weeks ago. She was in massive pain for well over a week after the op, and said she'd heard knee replacement is one of the more painful ops to recover from. Given which I'm surprised Len was as good-natured as he was, especially given Bruno appeared to have stolen and overdosed on most of his meds....
1. Jay is amazing. I didn't even give him a look in before the show started, but my god he can dance. As a former dancer I can say he is technically brilliant.
2. How hot is Jay?? Especially when dancing - sexiness goes up to 5/5
3. Kirsty is a natural dancer (again, coming from a former dancer). She just gets so so nervous. You can tell by her frame. Hope now that she's had a good week she can continue.
4. I really dislike Helen. I don't know why. I just cannot take to her. Nor Kellie.
5. Anton's latin is worse than Katie doing latin. Why is he still allowed be a pro? He should be presenting with Claudia. Dislike Tess a lot.
2. How hot is Jay?? Especially when dancing - sexiness goes up to 5/5
3. Kirsty is a natural dancer (again, coming from a former dancer). She just gets so so nervous. You can tell by her frame. Hope now that she's had a good week she can continue.
4. I really dislike Helen. I don't know why. I just cannot take to her. Nor Kellie.
5. Anton's latin is worse than Katie doing latin. Why is he still allowed be a pro? He should be presenting with Claudia. Dislike Tess a lot.
1) Interesting how Kirstie and Kellie didn't have scripted VTs. It's so much better that way. I know it's Halloween next week but hopefully after that they're going to cut down.
2) I can't help but laugh at Bruno's cutting quips. Although I can't say I'd find it comfortable to be on the receiving end.
3) I thought Kellie was over marked. She wasn't in the same league as Helen surely? I wasn't that impressed during the performance but the judges loved it! I just can't warm to Kevin as well...
4) I don't think Kirsty and Brendan are getting on. He wasn't too pleasant about her behind her back, with all his 'Kirsty's not a soft dancer and the VW is a soft dance.' And then she came out and got an 8
5) Overall, I am really enjoying this series. I genuinely find myself not wanting anyone to go (apart from perhaps Kirsty - just can't warm to her). Not been so engaged in a series of SCD since Series 10.
2) I can't help but laugh at Bruno's cutting quips. Although I can't say I'd find it comfortable to be on the receiving end.
3) I thought Kellie was over marked. She wasn't in the same league as Helen surely? I wasn't that impressed during the performance but the judges loved it! I just can't warm to Kevin as well...
4) I don't think Kirsty and Brendan are getting on. He wasn't too pleasant about her behind her back, with all his 'Kirsty's not a soft dancer and the VW is a soft dance.' And then she came out and got an 8
5) Overall, I am really enjoying this series. I genuinely find myself not wanting anyone to go (apart from perhaps Kirsty - just can't warm to her). Not been so engaged in a series of SCD since Series 10.
Originally Posted by hownwbrowncow:
“1) Interesting how Kirstie and Kellie didn't have scripted VTs. It's so much better that way. I know it's Halloween next week but hopefully after that they're going to cut down.”
“1) Interesting how Kirstie and Kellie didn't have scripted VTs. It's so much better that way. I know it's Halloween next week but hopefully after that they're going to cut down.”
Brendan's daughter was ill earlier in the week (he missed their It Takes Two interview) so I wonder whether they lacked time to film a scripted VT? I think I remember reading that Kellie's filming schedule has upped a notch so that could be the reason why there was no scripted VT for them.
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