The Glitterball: Series Two

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NicPlays

04-02-2016

In Training: Peter is finding the Waltz hard. "I'm just not graceful at all!" he jokes. "I'll make him into a swan!" says Natalie.

Peter & Natalie- Waltz to "Broken Vow" (Josh Groban)

Craig: It wasn't great, you were as graceful as a rock, I mean it looks like you hardly put any effort in.

Scores:

Craig: 4
Karen: 7
Len: 6
Ian: 7

Total: 24

Natalie says she's very proud of Peter and that he's so lovely.

Up next is Kaiser Cheifs member Ricky Wilson and his partner Allison Holker!

NicPlays

04-02-2016

In Training: Ricky will be dancing the Jive to his own song, "I Predict A Riot". "This adds so much pressure to get it right. If I do it wrong, I'll be like, 'Oh yeah, that's the song I messed up on'. I don't want that to happen" says Ricky.

Ricky & Allison- Jive to "I Predict A Riot" (Kaiser Chiefs)

Len: I loved that. Lots of kicks, lots of flicks, great stuff!

Scores:

Craig: 6
Karen: 7
Len: 7
Ian: 7

Total: 27

Ricky thanks the judges.

Up next is "Coronation Street" actress Helen Worth and her partner Anton Du Beke!

NicPlays

04-02-2016

In Training: Helen and Anton are dancing the Waltz, and Helen is a fan. "I love the slow dances, they're graceful and elegant, I do hope the judges like our performance tonight" she says.

Helen & Anton- Waltz to "I Have Nothing" (Whitney Houston)

Craig: Dul Dull DULL, dahling.

Scores:

Craig: 5
Karen: 5
Len: 5
Ian: 5

Total: 20

Helen accepts her scores.

Our penultimate couple is EastEnders actor Adam Woodyatt and his partner Oti Mabuse!

NicPlays

04-02-2016

In Training: "I'm so happy to be paired with Oti and dancing the Cha Cha Cha to one of my favourite songs of all time!!" exclaims Adam.

Adam & Oti- Cha Cha Cha to "You're My Home" (Billy Joel)

Karen: You were so hilariously bad! Hahaha!

Scores:

Craig: 2
Karen: 5
Len: 4
Ian: 4

Total: 15

Adam bursts into laughter.

Our final couple is West End performer Sophie Evans and her partner Neil Jones!

NicPlays

04-02-2016

In Training: Sophie and Neil will be dancing the Tango to "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)" by The Pussycat Dolls. "Sophie's taking this really seriously. She wants to train the whole day!" Neil jokes. "I wouldn't call it serious...I would call it...enthusiastic!" jokes Sophie.

Sophie & Neil- Tango to "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)" (The Pussycat Dolls)

Craig: That was incredible! Easily the best Week 1 performance. It was sharp, your frame was perfect. I can't believe it's only Week 1 and I'm struggling to find faults!

Scores:

Craig: 8
Karen: 9
Len: 9
Ian: 9

Total: 35

"I wasn't expecting that!" Sophie squeals as she jumps for joy.

Now it's time to look at the leaderboard...

NicPlays

04-02-2016

1) Sophie & Neil- 35

2) Molly & Pasha- 31

3) Naomi & Kevin- 29

4) Kellie & Keo- 28

=4) Sian & Giovanni- 28

6) Dermot & Joanne- 27

=6) Ricky & Allison- 27

8) Mark & Anya- 26

=8) Robert & Janette- 26

10) Peter & Natalie- 24

11) Dan & Karen- 23

12) Helen & Anton- 20

13) Francesca & Aljaž- 17

14) Adam & Oti- 15

=14) David & Elena- 15

Up at the top is Sophie & Neil with an incredible score of 35, and at the bottom with just 15 points we have Adam & Oti and David & Elena. Next time our couples will dance again, and you will have the chance to vote. Until then,

KEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP DANCING!

NicPlays

04-02-2016

To Win:

Dermot & Joanne 11/2
Sophie & Neil 11/2
Molly & Pasha 8/1
Sian & Giovanni 8/1
Naomi & Kevin 10/1
Kellie & Keo 10/1
Ricky & Allison 12/1
Robert & Janette 20/1
Peter & Natalie 25/1
Mark & Anya 25/1
Dan & Karen 33/1
Helen & Anton 33/1
David & Elena 40/1
Adam & Oti 44/1
Francesca & Aljaž 66/1

To Leave First:

Francesca & Aljaž 5/2
David & Elena 6/1
Adam & Oti 8/1
Peter & Natalie 12/1
Dan & Karen 15/1
Mark & Anya 15/1
Helen & Anton 20/1
Robert & Janette 25/1
Ricky & Allison 33/1
Sian & Giovanni 40/1
Kellie & Keo 50/1
Naomi & Kevin 50/1
Molly & Pasha 66/1
Dermot & Joanne 80/1
Sophie & Neil 100/1

NicPlays

04-02-2016

Post your thoughts!

Natalie_Shepard

04-02-2016

Another great show

Team Sian

JohnStannard

05-02-2016

Great show again Nic Team Francesca Helen Ricky& Robert. When's the next show? Since you said you thought on mine Thomasz would be better and you were team Celine. How do you think they will fair on their next dances since I put those 2 up for you? My prediction is Adam to go next week

NicPlays

05-02-2016

Originally Posted by JohnStannard:
“Great show again Nic Team Francesca Helen Ricky& Robert. When's the next show? Since you said you thought on mine Thomasz would be better and you were team Celine. How do you think they will fair on their next dances since I put those 2 up for you? My prediction is Adam to go next week”

Saturday, 4pm

JohnStannard

05-02-2016

looking forward to it should be good. Ive answered your question on my thread

JohnStannard

05-02-2016

looking forward to it should be good. Ive answered your question on my game thread

NicPlays

05-02-2016

Dances performed: Cha Cha Cha, Waltz, Jive, Tango, Salsa, Charleston, Viennese Waltz and American Smooth.

Cha Cha Cha

Sian & Giovanni- Billie Jean (Michael Jackson)
Molly & Pasha- Brokenhearted (Karmin)

Waltz

Naomi & Kevin- Young Blood (Sophie Ellis-Bextor)
Adam & Oti- A True True Love (Bobby Darin)
Francesca & Aljaž- Forever Young (Bob Dylan)
Dan & Karen- A Beautiful Mess (Jason Mraz)

Jive

Sophie & Neil- Candyman (Christina Aguilera)
Peter & Natalie- Tutti Fruitti (Little Richard)

Tango

Ricky & Allison- Shut Up And Dance (Walk The Moon)

Salsa

Robert & Janette- Cuban Pete (Tito Puente)

Charleston

Kellie & Keo- Anything Goes (Cole Porter)
Mark & Anya- Cabaret (Liza Minnelli)

Viennese Waltz

David & Elena- What's New Pussycat? (Tom Jones)

American Smooth

Dermot & Joanne- Yellow (Coldplay)
Helen & Anton- Time After Time (Cyndi Lauper)

Natalie_Shepard

05-02-2016

Another great set of songs

NicPlays

05-02-2016

Originally Posted by Natalie_Shepard:
“Another great set of songs”

Thanks!

NicPlays

06-02-2016

Show will be at 6pm due to clash with The Factor of the Voices

JohnStannard

06-02-2016

Originally Posted by NicPlays:
“Show will be at 6pm due to clash with The Factor of the Voices ”

should still be a good show if the songs are anything to go by. The question you asked me about when my next show will be I have answered in my game thread if you have a look

JohnStannard

06-02-2016

Originally Posted by NicPlays:
“Show will be at 6pm due to clash with The Factor of the Voices ”

Ive just put up week 2 dances on my game then you have enough time to give thoughts ect

JohnStannard

06-02-2016

My prediction is that Francesca and Adam are going to need as much support as possible this week. Can see Robert And Ricky doing well. What do you think for mine since all the week 2 dances are up Nic?

NicPlays

06-02-2016

Show will now be at 7pm

NicPlays

06-02-2016

Hello and welcome to Week 2 of The Glitterball! Please welcome the stars of our show!

EastEnders Actor Adam Woodyatt and his partner Oti Mabuse!
Comedian Dan Wright and his partner Karen Clifton!
Vocal Coach David Grant and his partner Elena Samodanova!
TV and Radio Presenter Dermot O'Leary and his partner Joanne Clifton!
"Horrid Henry" Author Francesca Simon and her partner Aljaž Skorjanec!
Coronation Street Actress Helen Worth and her partner Anton Du Beke!
"Hi 5" Member Kellie Crawford and her partner Keo Motsepe!
"Oliver Twist" Actor Mark Lester and his partner Anya Garnis!
Eurovision Star Molly Sterling and her partner Pasha Kovalev!
Children's Presenter Naomi Wilkinson and her partner Kevin Clifton!
Footballer Peter Crouch and his partner Natalie Lowe!
Kaiser Chief Member Ricky Wilson and his partner Allison Holker!
TV Judge Robert Rinder and his partner Janette Manrara!
TV Presenter Sian Welby and her partner Giovanni Pernice!
West End Performer Sophie Evans and her partner Neil Jones!

Now tonight, one of our couples will leave as you will have the power to vote. Everyone wants to make it to Musicals Week, so vote for your favourite!

Up first is last week's leaderboard toppers, West End performer Sophie Evans and her partner Neil Jones!

NicPlays

06-02-2016

In Training: After topping the leaderboard with a whopping 35 points last week, Sophie and Neil want to maintain the standard. “We’re doing the Jive this week, and it’s one of my favourite dances and I’m so happy! It’s a very quick routine so it’s quite tricky” says Sophie. “The Jive has lots of flicks and kicks, so if Sophie can nail it and pull in the performance, it could be awesome. Watch this space!” says Neil.

Sophie & Neil- Jive to “Candyman” (Christina Aguilera)

Craig: It was very good, actually, and you did maintain your standard! It was a very, very fast routine and sadly you did lose your bearings towards the beginning, but apart from that it was near faultless, well done!

Scores:

Craig: 8
Karen: 9
Len: 9
Ian: 9

Total: 35

“We did keep the standard!” says Neil.

Up next is vocal coach David Grant and his partner Elena Samodanova!

NicPlays

06-02-2016

In Training: After finishing bottom of the leaderboard last week, David is determined to change his ways. “I really hope we do well this week. I’m lucky enough to dance the first Viennese Waltz of the series! It’s to “What’s New Pussycat” by the wonderful Sir Tom Jones. With such a tune, there’s huge pressure! Wish me luck!” David says.

David & Elena- Viennese Waltz to “What’s New Pussycat?” (Sir Tom Jones)

Ian: Not great, David, I’m afraid. It was very awkward, it just didn’t seem right. You seemed to get really dizzy after the pivots, and you were very hunched. I know I’m sounding like Craig right now, so I’ll end by saying it was absolutely miles better than last week’s train wreck, so you can be happy about that.

Scores:

Craig: 3
Karen: 5
Len: 5
Ian: 6

Total: 19

“At least we improved!” Elena says optimistically.

Up next is radio and TV presenter Dermot O’Leary and his partner Joanne Clifton!

NicPlays

06-02-2016

In Training: This week Dermot will be dancing the first American Smooth of the series. “It’s quite a bit of pressure, and I’m as nervous as hell” David tells us, “Fingers crossed everything goes well on the night.”

Dermot & Joanne- American Smooth to “Yellow” (Coldplay)

Len: In all honesty, Dermot, it was very boring, and not as good as last week. You seemed to struggle with the lifts, so I would suggest you tone it down just a little bit next time. I’m putting this all down to nerves, so get the nerves out, and you should do better next week.

Scores:

Craig: 6
Karen: 7
Len: 6
Ian: 6

Total: 25

“That’s still a great score!” Joanne says, trying to comfort a disappointed Dermot.

Up next is “Hi 5” member Kellie Crawford and her partner Keo Motsepe!

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