He's not changed my life but before going into the competition I genuinely did not think I would like him, probably because I wasn't a big fan of The Wanted but his personality and the genuine shock he got each week when he got praise from the judges made me smile. There's just something honest about him, what you see is what you get kind of thing and it might help that I have developed a teeny crush on him....
Genuine question to all Jay fans...
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Originally Posted by guenevere:
“Another excuse for a bit of Craig-bashing, then.”
“Another excuse for a bit of Craig-bashing, then.”
Not at all, I usually Craig, but he has been so inconsistent this series.
He will pick on the most ridiculous fault, such as a thumb sticking out, and then ignore the most obvious, like to two K's gurning their way through the tango.
Originally Posted by Ann_Dancer:
“Seriously though, was noone inspired to learn to dance as a result of watching any of the pros or celebs on Strictly? That really can be life changing in terms of general health and mental well being.”
“Seriously though, was noone inspired to learn to dance as a result of watching any of the pros or celebs on Strictly? That really can be life changing in terms of general health and mental well being.”
There's usually an influx of people joining beginners classes while SCD is on, by people who have been 'inspired' to take up dancing. Then comes Christmas, followed by New Year followed by the 101 excuses why people don't return to the classes! Only a tiny minority stick it out.
Originally Posted by Walter Neff:
“Not at all, I usually Craig, but he has been so inconsistent this series.
He will pick on the most ridiculous fault, such as a thumb sticking out, and then ignore the most obvious, like to two K's gurning their way through the tango.”
“Not at all, I usually Craig, but he has been so inconsistent this series.
He will pick on the most ridiculous fault, such as a thumb sticking out, and then ignore the most obvious, like to two K's gurning their way through the tango.
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Originally Posted by madetomeasure:
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I realised when it was too late that I had made two mistakes , it should read, "I usually like Craig, and the two K's."
Originally Posted by Walter Neff:
“I realised when it was too late that I had made two mistakes , it should read, "I usually like Craig, and the two K's."”
“I realised when it was too late that I had made two mistakes , it should read, "I usually like Craig, and the two K's."
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Lol glad you're around on here to keep me sane
Originally Posted by madetomeasure:
“Lol glad you're around on here to keep me sane”
“Lol glad you're around on here to keep me sane
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Only too happy to be of assistance!
Originally Posted by kaycee:
“There's usually an influx of people joining beginners classes while SCD is on, by people who have been 'inspired' to take up dancing. Then comes Christmas, followed by New Year followed by the 101 excuses why people don't return to the classes! Only a tiny minority stick it out.”
“There's usually an influx of people joining beginners classes while SCD is on, by people who have been 'inspired' to take up dancing. Then comes Christmas, followed by New Year followed by the 101 excuses why people don't return to the classes! Only a tiny minority stick it out.”
Yes, disappointing! The problem can be finding what works best. I tried a few group classes at first, but found I really wanted individual attention and so when I moved to private lessons it really worked for me. For some people, it is the opposite. They like the social aspects of dancing. And I guess some people are too self critical and expect too much, too soon or just want the spotlight and sequins and not the 'boring' slog of learning. :
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Originally Posted by Bedlam_maid:
“I disagree with Craig. I think it takes a lot more than the winner of an entertainment/dance show to change lives but it's lovely to know that the quiet man can win because of the backing of the public, and that the judges opinions are little more than words however much they try to push their personal favourites.
Power to the people!”
“I disagree with Craig. I think it takes a lot more than the winner of an entertainment/dance show to change lives but it's lovely to know that the quiet man can win because of the backing of the public, and that the judges opinions are little more than words however much they try to push their personal favourites.
Power to the people!”
By the end I felt the judges were sounding almost hysterical in their pushing of Kevin and Kellie. Good on the public for not listening.
Originally Posted by BizzyLizzy123:
“By the end I felt the judges were sounding almost hysterical in their pushing of Kevin and Kellie. Good on the public for not listening.”
“By the end I felt the judges were sounding almost hysterical in their pushing of Kevin and Kellie. Good on the public for not listening.”
Yes, it was grim, relentless and absolutely disgraceful.
Originally Posted by Bedlam_maid:
“I disagree with Craig. I think it takes a lot more than the winner of an entertainment/dance show to change lives but it's lovely to know that the quiet man can win because of the backing of the public, and that the judges opinions are little more than words however much they try to push their personal favourites.
Power to the people!”
“I disagree with Craig. I think it takes a lot more than the winner of an entertainment/dance show to change lives but it's lovely to know that the quiet man can win because of the backing of the public, and that the judges opinions are little more than words however much they try to push their personal favourites.
Power to the people!”
Liked that ^ Power to the people
Did Strictly or supporting Jay change my life - no chance, it's a Saturday night entertainment show! Craig sometimes talks 'show-businessy' rubbish.
(Though if I can persuade my OH to take ballroom lessons, it might
)Supported Jay from the Launch Show as a nice lad from an area I know, who had given practical help to a local charity. Noticed the NAT adopted him early on because of his well written, ethical or witty tweets.
As the series began was touched as he was so nervous and by his modest reaction to praise. Impressed by his stoicism then and later. Liked him on ITT. But from the week 2 Waltz was hooked on his dancing with Aliona.
But change my life - no, though I'll enjoy re-watching some of his dances.
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