Originally Posted by jayfan:
“Sorry missed this. What happened?”
“Sorry missed this. What happened?”
Male pro-dancers were in exactly the same outfit as Jay in the Showdance. X
Jay McGuiness and Aliona Vilani appreciation thread - Part 6
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I am really glad that I saw them do the jive on the SCD tour and that their jive and rumba performances are there for all to see on YouTube.
Originally Posted by ahouch:
“Male pro-dancers were in exactly the same outfit as Jay in the Showdance. X”
“Male pro-dancers were in exactly the same outfit as Jay in the Showdance. X”
Thanks!
Originally Posted by BMLisa:
“I remember when they did the Paso in week 5 and I said "if they get to the final they need to do Paso just to lift the trophy when they both look so hot"
😂”
“I remember when they did the Paso in week 5 and I said "if they get to the final they need to do Paso just to lift the trophy when they both look so hot"
😂”
Exactly my thought I just wanted them to do the paso because they looked so 🔥🔥🔥
Originally Posted by BionicBard:
“The tempo seemed slower to me, but I didn't see any oopsies. I think, as I said before, they were sabotaged by the different camera angles which nuked those great spins. The lighting was toned down too.
I don't think either of them looked particularly comfortable, like they just realised they're not part of that 'team' any more.
But better things await for both of them now.
And Ward Robe wrought their final revenge....”
“The tempo seemed slower to me, but I didn't see any oopsies. I think, as I said before, they were sabotaged by the different camera angles which nuked those great spins. The lighting was toned down too.
I don't think either of them looked particularly comfortable, like they just realised they're not part of that 'team' any more.
But better things await for both of them now.
And Ward Robe wrought their final revenge....”
Sadly agree. Actually watched live for the first time as (having had no telly for over 20 years) I've had to buy a licence to watch the iPlayer on my tablet. The spins were my highlight but we didn't see them. Jay looked subdued but that could be his family news. May have more to say when I've mulled it over. Trying hard not to extrapolate. Switched it off now.
#happysad
I think that they should not bother inviting back the previous series winners. They inevitably are not going to be trained to and perform to the same standard as when they were last on SCD. We know from the Spoiler thread that it wasn't even whole performance but something edited together to include shots from different angles and it just didn't feel right to me.
Originally Posted by spreeathen:
“Well, Ali has her faves
https://twitter.com/AlionaVilani/sta...50188265836544
Not sure I agree
”
“Well, Ali has her faves
https://twitter.com/AlionaVilani/sta...50188265836544
Not sure I agree
”
Nor me. Not found a fave yet. Still looking for a shy, quirky, modest, genuine celeb to support....
Originally Posted by spreeathen:
“Well, Ali has her faves
https://twitter.com/AlionaVilani/sta...50188265836544
Not sure I agree”
“Well, Ali has her faves
https://twitter.com/AlionaVilani/sta...50188265836544
Not sure I agree
”
I certainly don't - with either.
Originally Posted by spreeathen:
“Well, Ali has her faves
https://twitter.com/AlionaVilani/sta...50188265836544
Not sure I agree”
“Well, Ali has her faves
https://twitter.com/AlionaVilani/sta...50188265836544
Not sure I agree
”
I liked Laura! I also like Claudia.
Originally Posted by jayfan:
“Nor me. Not found a fave yet. Still looking for a shy, quirky, modest, genuine celeb to support....”
“Nor me. Not found a fave yet. Still looking for a shy, quirky, modest, genuine celeb to support....”
There isn't one...
Originally Posted by jayfan:
“Nor me. Not found a fave yet. Still looking for a shy, quirky, modest, genuine celeb to support....”
“Nor me. Not found a fave yet. Still looking for a shy, quirky, modest, genuine celeb to support....”
Don't think I'm going to find shy quirky and modest among that lot. Funny, there were two last year weren't there, because that description could also fit Helen.
Almost a relief really, I can watch without getting too stressed!
I didn't know Laura before, but I quite liked her too. I also think I'm going to like Judge Rinder's quick wit.
The tempo did sound a lot slower and sorry everyone but Jay looked like he had put on weight. Still good though.
Just watched the Launch Show and I am AYPAAAAALLED. Not a single mention of
TT's Birthday. That's it. Strictly has definitely gone down the pan. Anyway happy Birthday from me.
Thought the music for the jive sounded a bit odd, particularly the bit just before the side by side flicks and kicks. One slight improvement on the original was that Jay's free arm looked more controlled and definite. But of course its not possible to recreate the magic of that first incredible happening.
All a bit shouty but I thought that Greg came over as a human being not a series of poses so I may follow him in the hopes that he turns out dancewise as unlike Iwan as possible. Also rather like Ore and did enjoy him during the Olympics. Still feeling rather lukewarm about it all, but that can only be good for my blood pressure.
Sorry about your bereavement Dfer, hope that KD provides a bright spot for you.
Hugs to all supporters of the best things that ever happened to SCD.
X
TT's Birthday. That's it. Strictly has definitely gone down the pan. Anyway happy Birthday from me.
Thought the music for the jive sounded a bit odd, particularly the bit just before the side by side flicks and kicks. One slight improvement on the original was that Jay's free arm looked more controlled and definite. But of course its not possible to recreate the magic of that first incredible happening.
All a bit shouty but I thought that Greg came over as a human being not a series of poses so I may follow him in the hopes that he turns out dancewise as unlike Iwan as possible. Also rather like Ore and did enjoy him during the Olympics. Still feeling rather lukewarm about it all, but that can only be good for my blood pressure.
Sorry about your bereavement Dfer, hope that KD provides a bright spot for you.
Hugs to all supporters of the best things that ever happened to SCD.
X
Originally Posted by StrictlyRed:
“Yes, still great, but in week 3 it had that shock value which could never be repeated.
Nice to see the judges give it a Standing ovation, too.
I want a few of these new celebs to tone down their personalities a bit. All I can hear is shrieking at the moment. I want that quiet determination of Jay and Aliona back.”
“Yes, still great, but in week 3 it had that shock value which could never be repeated.
Nice to see the judges give it a Standing ovation, too.
I want a few of these new celebs to tone down their personalities a bit. All I can hear is shrieking at the moment. I want that quiet determination of Jay and Aliona back.”
Originally Posted by jayfan:
“Nor me. Not found a fave yet. Still looking for a shy, quirky, modest, genuine celeb to support....”
“Nor me. Not found a fave yet. Still looking for a shy, quirky, modest, genuine celeb to support....”
Agree with you both but may be hoping in vain. Only the Jive had my full attention ( doing one of DD's fab jigsaws) & I still managed to find some of them irritating.
Not sure about the jive - the camera angles hindered it & the arrangement seemed different. Maybe it is difficult to compare as we have all watched the original once or twice. But is was lovely to see J & A back together & the little interview with them both was charming as ever.
Originally Posted by Tsuntsu bird:
“Just watched the Launch Show and I am AYPAAAAALLED. Not a single mention of
TT's Birthday. That's it. Strictly has definitely gone down the pan. Anyway happy Birthday from me.
Thought the music for the jive sounded a bit odd, particularly the bit just before the side by side flicks and kicks. One slight improvement on the original was that Jay's free arm looked more controlled and definite. But of course its not possible to recreate the magic of that first incredible happening.
All a bit shouty but I thought that Greg came over as a human being not a series of poses so I may follow him in the hopes that he turns out dancewise as unlike Iwan as possible. Also rather like Ore and did enjoy him during the Olympics. Still feeling rather lukewarm about it all, but that can only be good for my blood pressure.
Sorry about your bereavement Dfer, hope that KD provides a bright spot for you.
Hugs to all supporters of the best things that ever happened to SCD.
X”
“Just watched the Launch Show and I am AYPAAAAALLED. Not a single mention of
TT's Birthday. That's it. Strictly has definitely gone down the pan. Anyway happy Birthday from me.
Thought the music for the jive sounded a bit odd, particularly the bit just before the side by side flicks and kicks. One slight improvement on the original was that Jay's free arm looked more controlled and definite. But of course its not possible to recreate the magic of that first incredible happening.
All a bit shouty but I thought that Greg came over as a human being not a series of poses so I may follow him in the hopes that he turns out dancewise as unlike Iwan as possible. Also rather like Ore and did enjoy him during the Olympics. Still feeling rather lukewarm about it all, but that can only be good for my blood pressure.
Sorry about your bereavement Dfer, hope that KD provides a bright spot for you.
Hugs to all supporters of the best things that ever happened to SCD.
X”
The sound quality of the jive music was really weird - maybe because it was mixed from more than one run through? I thought the new camera angle for the spins was brilliant - really showed them off. They were obscured before by the flashing back-lights. I thought they danced it well, but Jay did look unfit, though. Still, I think it did its job in reminding everyone why they won last year.
The celebs did all seem over-excited, but hopefully they'll tone it down. I saw some potentially good movers in the group dance, and not just the women this time. Early days, but Greg looks like he might have some moves, and Will doesn't look as stiff as I feared. Ore looks really good. Daisy looks too tall for Aljaz. Was pleased to see Pasha looking so trim and Aljaz just.. looking like Aljaz. I want to tie Janette up somewhere and take him home with me!
Originally Posted by Toasted Toad:
“The sound quality of the jive music was really weird - maybe because it was mixed from more than one run through? I thought the new camera angle for the spins was brilliant - really showed them off. They were obscured before by the flashing back-lights. I thought they danced it well, but Jay did look unfit, though. Still, I think it did its job in reminding everyone why they won last year.
The celebs did all seem over-excited, but hopefully they'll tone it down. I saw some potentially good movers in the group dance, and not just the women this time. Early days, but Greg looks like he might have some moves, and Will doesn't look as stiff as I feared. Ore looks really good. Daisy looks too tall for Aljaz. Was pleased to see Pasha looking so trim and Aljaz just.. looking like Aljaz. I want to tie Janette up somewhere and take him home with me!”
“The sound quality of the jive music was really weird - maybe because it was mixed from more than one run through? I thought the new camera angle for the spins was brilliant - really showed them off. They were obscured before by the flashing back-lights. I thought they danced it well, but Jay did look unfit, though. Still, I think it did its job in reminding everyone why they won last year.
The celebs did all seem over-excited, but hopefully they'll tone it down. I saw some potentially good movers in the group dance, and not just the women this time. Early days, but Greg looks like he might have some moves, and Will doesn't look as stiff as I feared. Ore looks really good. Daisy looks too tall for Aljaz. Was pleased to see Pasha looking so trim and Aljaz just.. looking like Aljaz. I want to tie Janette up somewhere and take him home with me!”
I don't think he looked unfit in the dance at all. It wasn't as sharp but that's to be expected with so little practice. I'm sure they worked more on their KD dances during their rehearsal time.
He does look like he's enjoyed his summer though, and thoroughly deserved!
So we now know who is dancing with whom but how do we compare with the weird & wonderful workings of the minds of TPTB. Who is the threads Mystic Meg? Is anyone as good a precog as Agatha, Arthur or Dashiell? Did anyone fuel up on Mystic Pizza?
Here are the result of the Pairing Predictions
Here are the result of the Pairing Predictions
Spoiler
Strangely deflated after the Jive....I don't want to be but I am.
IMO TPTB deliberately spoiled the wow factor of the dance....it was easily danced as well as the Week 3 version but music sounded at 3/4 or 7/8 speed somehow and camera angles awful.
A little worried for KD now, no idea why. Except......Jay doesn't look that fit, (and that is his prerogative of course) and (dont shoot me please) I wonder if he's taking it seriously enough? Maybe it is fun to him, and BIG will be the serious stuff?
Just rambling now, I'll shut up
PS I forget who asked but - Ruari isn't Becks real Brother, unfortunately. It's just that me and OH were Becks' mum & dad so Ruari isn't a replacement but a little brother, to Becks. If that makes any sense at all?
IMO TPTB deliberately spoiled the wow factor of the dance....it was easily danced as well as the Week 3 version but music sounded at 3/4 or 7/8 speed somehow and camera angles awful.
A little worried for KD now, no idea why. Except......Jay doesn't look that fit, (and that is his prerogative of course) and (dont shoot me please) I wonder if he's taking it seriously enough? Maybe it is fun to him, and BIG will be the serious stuff?
Just rambling now, I'll shut up
PS I forget who asked but - Ruari isn't Becks real Brother, unfortunately. It's just that me and OH were Becks' mum & dad so Ruari isn't a replacement but a little brother, to Becks. If that makes any sense at all?
They've danced this jive so much together it's evolved and is probably slicker, despite the tempo issues and tatty editing that it was subject to tonight - the flow was interrupted and it showed. No fault of J&A in that. I've long lost count if the times I've watched it on YT and it's also missing Dave Arch and those little looks between them that were so endearing the first time round. And those marvellous spins, sadly rather lost from above.
They were absolutely right not to dance it in the final, it was very much of the moment, magical and forever on YT I hope.
But the audience saw it straight through, twice, and clearly loved it - we just weren't able to see the same as them.
Bet the KD jive will be fresh, fast and sensational, just wish I could be there to see it!
They were absolutely right not to dance it in the final, it was very much of the moment, magical and forever on YT I hope.
But the audience saw it straight through, twice, and clearly loved it - we just weren't able to see the same as them.
Bet the KD jive will be fresh, fast and sensational, just wish I could be there to see it!
Originally Posted by BionicBard:
“They've danced this jive so much together it's evolved and is probably slicker, despite the tempo issues and tatty editing that it was subject to tonight - the flow was interrupted and it showed. No fault of J&A in that. I've long lost count if the times I've watched it on YT and it's also missing Dave Arch and those little looks between them that were so endearing the first time round. And those marvellous spins, sadly rather lost from above.
They were absolutely right not to dance it in the final, it was very much of the moment, magical and forever on YT I hope.
But the audience saw it straight through, twice, and clearly loved it - we just weren't able to see the same as them.
Bet the KD jive will be fresh, fast and sensational, just wish I could be there to see it!”
“They've danced this jive so much together it's evolved and is probably slicker, despite the tempo issues and tatty editing that it was subject to tonight - the flow was interrupted and it showed. No fault of J&A in that. I've long lost count if the times I've watched it on YT and it's also missing Dave Arch and those little looks between them that were so endearing the first time round. And those marvellous spins, sadly rather lost from above.
They were absolutely right not to dance it in the final, it was very much of the moment, magical and forever on YT I hope.
But the audience saw it straight through, twice, and clearly loved it - we just weren't able to see the same as them.
Bet the KD jive will be fresh, fast and sensational, just wish I could be there to see it!”
Agreed. If you were J&A what would you spend all your time rehearsing?
Originally Posted by jnb_7:
“Strangely deflated after the Jive....I don't want to be but I am.
IMO TPTB deliberately spoiled the wow factor of the dance....it was easily danced as well as the Week 3 version but music sounded at 3/4 or 7/8 speed somehow and camera angles awful.
A little worried for KD now, no idea why. Except......Jay doesn't look that fit, (and that is his prerogative of course) and (dont shoot me please) I wonder if he's taking it seriously enough? Maybe it is fun to him, and BIG will be the serious stuff?
Just rambling now, I'll shut up”
“Strangely deflated after the Jive....I don't want to be but I am.
IMO TPTB deliberately spoiled the wow factor of the dance....it was easily danced as well as the Week 3 version but music sounded at 3/4 or 7/8 speed somehow and camera angles awful.
A little worried for KD now, no idea why. Except......Jay doesn't look that fit, (and that is his prerogative of course) and (dont shoot me please) I wonder if he's taking it seriously enough? Maybe it is fun to him, and BIG will be the serious stuff?
Just rambling now, I'll shut up
”
I don't think J danced as well as in week 3. Some aspects were a little better (he was a bit looser), but some worse - he didn't hold his torso as well as he had done previously when they went into the second section - there wasn't this stillness combined with the flicking legs. For me, that was the big difference. Loved the spins, though. And I don't think this adds anything to the discussion about whether they should have done it in the final - J was match fit then, he's not now.
I saw nothing wrong with J's dancing. No, I'm not blinkered, biased, over-expectant or starry-eyed. I think the problems were extraneous - costume, lighting, sound, stupid aerial shots, spliced films, etc. I could have got into those trousers with him - and would have loved to. I hope he won't be pulled to pieces elsewhere. I feel for him so much.
Originally Posted by Whiffle_09:
“So we now know who is dancing with whom but how do we compare with the weird & wonderful workings of the minds of TPTB. Who is the threads Mystic Meg? Is anyone as good a precog as Agatha, Arthur or Dashiell? Did anyone fuel up on Mystic Pizza?
Here are the result of the Pairing Predictions
”
“So we now know who is dancing with whom but how do we compare with the weird & wonderful workings of the minds of TPTB. Who is the threads Mystic Meg? Is anyone as good a precog as Agatha, Arthur or Dashiell? Did anyone fuel up on Mystic Pizza?
Here are the result of the Pairing Predictions
Spoiler
Ooh thanks for this Whiffle. Such interesting reading.
Wow I came equal second and in silver medal position. Well I never expected that.
Thanks again for all your Whifflework 😎
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