Having seen all the "First Steps" this year, have you decided who you are going to support? I must say I am not likely to vote for anyone - I used my enthusiasm for voting up last year!
Jay McGuiness and Aliona Vilani appreciation thread - Part 6
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Originally Posted by Gill P:
“Having seen all the "First Steps" this year, have you decided who you are going to support? I must say I am not likely to vote for anyone - I used my enthusiasm for voting up last year!”
“Having seen all the "First Steps" this year, have you decided who you are going to support? I must say I am not likely to vote for anyone - I used my enthusiasm for voting up last year!”
Same here.
I have not even looked at the first steps.
😔
Originally Posted by jayfan:
“Same here.
I have not even looked at the first steps.
😔”
“Same here.
I have not even looked at the first steps.
😔”
Me neither - just keep think along the lines of " ah week one I remember thinking how odd it was that J was so nervous considering what he had done with TW but even so looked to be trying to do the correct teknik & seemed VERY musical " little did I know what was in store........
If anyone is curious here is a list of the first dances/music for each couple
Anastacia and Brendan will be dancing the Cha Cha to 'Lady Marmalade' by Christina Aguilera, Mya, Lil' Kim and Pink
◾Claudia and AJ will be dancing the Cha Cha to 'What Makes You Beautiful' by One Direction
◾Daisy and Aljaz will be dancing the Waltz to 'Unforgettable' by Nat King Cole
◾Danny and Oti will be dancing the Cha Cha to 'Cake by the Ocean' by DNCE
◾Ed and Katya will be dancing the Waltz to 'Are You Lonesome Tonight' by Elvis Presley
◾Greg and Natalie will be dancing the Jive to 'Get Ready' by The Temptations
◾Judge Rinder and Oksana will be dancing the Cha Cha to 'Mercy' by Duffy
◾Laura and Giovanni will be dancing the Cha Cha to 'Venus' by Shocking Blue
◾Lesley and Anton will be dancing the Waltz to 'What'll I Do' by Alison Krauss
◾Louise and Kevin will be dancing the Jive to 'Jump, Jive and Wail' by the Brian Setzer Orchestra
◾Melvin and Janette will be dancing the Cha Cha to 'Loco In Acapulco' by the Four Tops
◾Naga and Pasha will be dancing the Waltz to 'Run To You' by Whitney Houston
◾Ore and Joanne will be dancing the Tango to 'Geronimo' by Sheppard
◾Tameka and Gorka will be dancing the Paso Doble to 'El Gato Montes' by Ramon Cortez and 'Y Viva Espana' by Sylvia
◾Will and Karen will be dancing the Tango to 'Let's Dance' by David Bowie
Lots of Cha Chas to compare
Last edited by Whiffle_09 : 22-09-2016 at 16:34
Originally Posted by BionicBard:
“Now you've spiked my interest! Must have been interesting to see...”
“Now you've spiked my interest! Must have been interesting to see...”
Originally Posted by Toasted Toad:
“Mine too! What can he have said?”
“Mine too! What can he have said?”
I believe it was about the time that Ola injured herself practicing for The Jump while still contracted to SCD and therefore should have been available for the group dances.
I'm surprised they had her back the following year after that episode.
I imagine that Robin was not impressed and made his feelings known.
Originally Posted by Whiffle_09:
“If anyone is curious here is a list of the first dances/music for each couple
◾Claudia and AJ will be dancing the Cha Cha to 'What Makes You Beautiful' by One Direction
◾Judge Rinder and Oksana will be dancing the Cha Cha to 'Mercy' by Duffy
◾Will and Karen will be dancing the Tango to 'Let's Dance' by David Bowie
Lots of Cha Chas to compare”
“If anyone is curious here is a list of the first dances/music for each couple
◾Claudia and AJ will be dancing the Cha Cha to 'What Makes You Beautiful' by One Direction
◾Judge Rinder and Oksana will be dancing the Cha Cha to 'Mercy' by Duffy
◾Will and Karen will be dancing the Tango to 'Let's Dance' by David Bowie
Lots of Cha Chas to compare”
I'm going to be watching these three to begin with - I think Will and Claudia are going to be early front runners, and Robert might be another Julian Clary - not as funny perhaps, but be interesting to see how he gets on with Oksana and how he copes with Craig.
Originally Posted by KorkyTheCat:
“
I'm not in the Jayctionary list...”
“
I'm not in the Jayctionary list...”
Well you ought to be!
According to what I posted from, you're there, incidentally with a total of 311 contributions (minimum)
I have no idea what happened, but I grovel (once again) and I'd better check no-one else has gone walkabout. Please don't cry.
Originally Posted by StrictlyRed:
“I believe it was about the time that Ola injured herself practicing for The Jump while still contracted to SCD and therefore should have been available for the group dances.
I'm surprised they had her back the following year after that episode.
I imagine that Robin was not impressed and made his feelings known.”
“I believe it was about the time that Ola injured herself practicing for The Jump while still contracted to SCD and therefore should have been available for the group dances.
I'm surprised they had her back the following year after that episode.
I imagine that Robin was not impressed and made his feelings known.”
Yup
Originally Posted by BionicBard:
“Now you've spiked my interest! Must have been interesting to see...”
“Now you've spiked my interest! Must have been interesting to see...”
Originally Posted by Toasted Toad:
“Mine too! What can he have said?”
“Mine too! What can he have said?”
Originally Posted by StrictlyRed:
“I believe it was about the time that Ola injured herself practicing for The Jump while still contracted to SCD and therefore should have been available for the group dances.
I'm surprised they had her back the following year after that episode.
I imagine that Robin was not impressed and made his feelings known.”
“I believe it was about the time that Ola injured herself practicing for The Jump while still contracted to SCD and therefore should have been available for the group dances.
I'm surprised they had her back the following year after that episode.
I imagine that Robin was not impressed and made his feelings known.”
^^This.
It was only on YT for a few hours so I was lucky to catch it at all. He was talking to a small room of about 20 fans who asked various questions which he answered in a full & leisurely way.
One answer which stood out to me was that, to speed up the process of the live show, the judges sent their scores off to whoever before the dance they were watching had ended. (Yeah- bizarre, I know) based partly on having seen it in the dress-rehearsal. But that this proved problematic if there was an incident after doing so, as in -and I can't recall who now- someone being given a 10 despite fluffing up the final move. I've since seen FMs who've been to the live show say that this is no longer how they do things, but Robin was very clear about that being the way when he was on the show.
I wish I could remember the other things he said- it was a very interesting Q&A, involving several questions that any avid Strictly viewer would ask, and he was incredibly open, eloquent, friendly and reasonable in his answers, despite them being possibly a tad unwise for him in hindsight. He came across really well, unlike the slightly ridiculous figure he was required to cut on his last ITT run.
I've learnt my lesson though about good YT clips- now, if I really like them, I save them asap via Keepvid.
ETA- he also said which two celebs were swapped round for their pro's- damn, I can't remember who. Something to do with Nat being injured, Aliona stepping in etc etc It was all highly interesting stuff.
Originally Posted by Gill P:
“Having seen all the "First Steps" this year, have you decided who you are going to support? I must say I am not likely to vote for anyone - I used my enthusiasm for voting up last year!”
“Having seen all the "First Steps" this year, have you decided who you are going to support? I must say I am not likely to vote for anyone - I used my enthusiasm for voting up last year!”
We tried voting last year but couldn't do it by mobile (french or english), landline, computer except for the week we were in the UK - very frustrating it was.
Just on the first steps - I think Ore will be good, but potentially irritating (shame, as I was pleased when he was announced), I like the look of Rinder, though whether he will relax enough I don't know. Claudia looks better than I expected, as does Laura. Greg should be interesting
.None of them looked total disasters, I must say, and there's no-one who impels me to put a foot through the telly - yet!
If I dip my big toe in the water will it be bitten off by a shark or will the water be warm enough for me to venture in a bit further?
Originally Posted by dippydancing:
“^^This.
It was only on YT for a few hours so I was lucky to catch it at all. He was talking to a small room of about 20 fans who asked various questions which he answered in a full & leisurely way.
One answer which stood out to me was that, to speed up the process of the live show, the judges sent their scores off to whoever before the dance they were watching had ended. (Yeah- bizarre, I know) based partly on having seen it in the dress-rehearsal. But that this proved problematic if there was an incident after doing so, as in -and I can't recall who now- someone being given a 10 despite fluffing up the final move. I've since seen FMs who've been to the live show say that this is no longer how they do things, but Robin was very clear about that being the way when he was on the show.
I wish I could remember the other things he said- it was a very interesting Q&A, involving several questions that any avid Strictly viewer would ask, and he was incredibly open, eloquent, friendly and reasonable in his answers, despite them being possibly a tad unwise for him in hindsight. He came across really well, unlike the slightly ridiculous figure he was required to cut on his last ITT run.
I've learnt my lesson though about good YT clips- now, if I really like them, I save them asap via Keepvid.
ETA- he also said which two celebs had swapped round for their pro's- damn, I can't remember who. It was all highly interesting stuff.”
“^^This.
It was only on YT for a few hours so I was lucky to catch it at all. He was talking to a small room of about 20 fans who asked various questions which he answered in a full & leisurely way.
One answer which stood out to me was that, to speed up the process of the live show, the judges sent their scores off to whoever before the dance they were watching had ended. (Yeah- bizarre, I know) based partly on having seen it in the dress-rehearsal. But that this proved problematic if there was an incident after doing so, as in -and I can't recall who now- someone being given a 10 despite fluffing up the final move. I've since seen FMs who've been to the live show say that this is no longer how they do things, but Robin was very clear about that being the way when he was on the show.
I wish I could remember the other things he said- it was a very interesting Q&A, involving several questions that any avid Strictly viewer would ask, and he was incredibly open, eloquent, friendly and reasonable in his answers, despite them being possibly a tad unwise for him in hindsight. He came across really well, unlike the slightly ridiculous figure he was required to cut on his last ITT run.
I've learnt my lesson though about good YT clips- now, if I really like them, I save them asap via Keepvid.
ETA- he also said which two celebs had swapped round for their pro's- damn, I can't remember who. It was all highly interesting stuff.”
I'd forgotten about the scoring thing! If I hadn't shown it to my sister straight away I would have thought I'd been dreaming, it was off so quickly!
Originally Posted by Lola the cat:
“If I dip my big toe in the water will it be bitten off by a shark or will the water be warm enough for me to venture in a bit further?”
“If I dip my big toe in the water will it be bitten off by a shark or will the water be warm enough for me to venture in a bit further?”
Miaow
Goldfish shoals, perhaps
Incidentally, why?
Originally Posted by Isih:
“Miaow
Goldfish shoals, perhaps
Incidentally, why?”
“Miaow
Goldfish shoals, perhaps
Incidentally, why?”
You took the words right out of my mouth Isih.... I can't think why either
Originally Posted by BionicBard:
“You took the words right out of my mouth Isih.... I can't think why either”
“You took the words right out of my mouth Isih.... I can't think why either”
Nor me .....
Something has happened, I don't know what. I keep telling myself to stand aside, but I can't resist coming back here. It has been ( and is) such a lovely place to spend time....
Originally Posted by Isih:
“Well you ought to be!
According to what I posted from, you're there, incidentally with a total of 311 contributions (minimum)
I have no idea what happened, but I grovel (once again) and I'd better check no-one else has gone walkabout. Please don't cry.”
“Well you ought to be!
According to what I posted from, you're there, incidentally with a total of 311 contributions (minimum)
I have no idea what happened, but I grovel (once again) and I'd better check no-one else has gone walkabout. Please don't cry.
”
I've cheered up a little now. *snivel* *sob*
I am human; you are human; J is human (not a robot).
As a dedicated J functionary
In matters purely voluntary
I indulge in scenes imaginary
And even disciplinary
And extend my vocabulary
By reading the Jayctionary
So as your skills are legendary
The omission was only temporary
Originally Posted by Lola the cat:
“If I dip my big toe in the water will it be bitten off by a shark or will the water be warm enough for me to venture in a bit further?”
“If I dip my big toe in the water will it be bitten off by a shark or will the water be warm enough for me to venture in a bit further?”
Yes don't know why either.
Originally Posted by Lola the cat:
“If I dip my big toe in the water will it be bitten off by a shark or will the water be warm enough for me to venture in a bit further?”
“If I dip my big toe in the water will it be bitten off by a shark or will the water be warm enough for me to venture in a bit further?”
Helloooo Lola.
I promise not to bite but little fishy nibbles may be the order of the day😜🐟🐟
Originally Posted by Lola the cat:
“If I dip my big toe in the water will it be bitten off by a shark or will the water be warm enough for me to venture in a bit further?”
“If I dip my big toe in the water will it be bitten off by a shark or will the water be warm enough for me to venture in a bit further?”
Wondered where you had been Lola
Originally Posted by Lola the cat:
“If I dip my big toe in the water will it be bitten off by a shark or will the water be warm enough for me to venture in a bit further?”
“If I dip my big toe in the water will it be bitten off by a shark or will the water be warm enough for me to venture in a bit further?”
The water's lovely and warm, Lola, so please come back in .......
Originally Posted by CatO9Tales:
“The water's lovely and warm, Lola, so please come back in .......”
“The water's lovely and warm, Lola, so please come back in .......
”
Yep, the water is lovely.
Do join us.
Originally Posted by Whiffle_09:
“Me neither - just keep think along the lines of " ah week one I remember thinking how odd it was that J was so nervous considering what he had done with TW but even so looked to be trying to do the correct teknik & seemed VERY musical " little did I know what was in store........
If anyone is curious here is a list of the first dances/music for each couple
Anastacia and Brendan will be dancing the Cha Cha to 'Lady Marmalade' by Christina Aguilera, Mya, Lil' Kim and Pink
◾Claudia and AJ will be dancing the Cha Cha to 'What Makes You Beautiful' by One Direction
◾Daisy and Aljaz will be dancing the Waltz to 'Unforgettable' by Nat King Cole
◾Danny and Oti will be dancing the Cha Cha to 'Cake by the Ocean' by DNCE
◾Ed and Katya will be dancing the Waltz to 'Are You Lonesome Tonight' by Elvis Presley
◾Greg and Natalie will be dancing the Jive to 'Get Ready' by The Temptations
◾Judge Rinder and Oksana will be dancing the Cha Cha to 'Mercy' by Duffy
◾Laura and Giovanni will be dancing the Cha Cha to 'Venus' by Shocking Blue
◾Lesley and Anton will be dancing the Waltz to 'What'll I Do' by Alison Krauss
◾Louise and Kevin will be dancing the Jive to 'Jump, Jive and Wail' by the Brian Setzer Orchestra
◾Melvin and Janette will be dancing the Cha Cha to 'Loco In Acapulco' by the Four Tops
◾Naga and Pasha will be dancing the Waltz to 'Run To You' by Whitney Houston
◾Ore and Joanne will be dancing the Tango to 'Geronimo' by Sheppard
◾Tameka and Gorka will be dancing the Paso Doble to 'El Gato Montes' by Ramon Cortez and 'Y Viva Espana' by Sylvia
◾Will and Karen will be dancing the Tango to 'Let's Dance' by David Bowie
Lots of Cha Chas to compare”
“Me neither - just keep think along the lines of " ah week one I remember thinking how odd it was that J was so nervous considering what he had done with TW but even so looked to be trying to do the correct teknik & seemed VERY musical " little did I know what was in store........
If anyone is curious here is a list of the first dances/music for each couple
Anastacia and Brendan will be dancing the Cha Cha to 'Lady Marmalade' by Christina Aguilera, Mya, Lil' Kim and Pink
◾Claudia and AJ will be dancing the Cha Cha to 'What Makes You Beautiful' by One Direction
◾Daisy and Aljaz will be dancing the Waltz to 'Unforgettable' by Nat King Cole
◾Danny and Oti will be dancing the Cha Cha to 'Cake by the Ocean' by DNCE
◾Ed and Katya will be dancing the Waltz to 'Are You Lonesome Tonight' by Elvis Presley
◾Greg and Natalie will be dancing the Jive to 'Get Ready' by The Temptations
◾Judge Rinder and Oksana will be dancing the Cha Cha to 'Mercy' by Duffy
◾Laura and Giovanni will be dancing the Cha Cha to 'Venus' by Shocking Blue
◾Lesley and Anton will be dancing the Waltz to 'What'll I Do' by Alison Krauss
◾Louise and Kevin will be dancing the Jive to 'Jump, Jive and Wail' by the Brian Setzer Orchestra
◾Melvin and Janette will be dancing the Cha Cha to 'Loco In Acapulco' by the Four Tops
◾Naga and Pasha will be dancing the Waltz to 'Run To You' by Whitney Houston
◾Ore and Joanne will be dancing the Tango to 'Geronimo' by Sheppard
◾Tameka and Gorka will be dancing the Paso Doble to 'El Gato Montes' by Ramon Cortez and 'Y Viva Espana' by Sylvia
◾Will and Karen will be dancing the Tango to 'Let's Dance' by David Bowie
Lots of Cha Chas to compare”
Might have to watch Jaliona CCC when I get home.
Who knows where that may lead......
Originally Posted by Lola the cat:
“If I dip my big toe in the water will it be bitten off by a shark or will the water be warm enough for me to venture in a bit further?”
“If I dip my big toe in the water will it be bitten off by a shark or will the water be warm enough for me to venture in a bit further?”
Hi Lola
Can't see any sharks & it's lovely & warm in here 🏊🏊 please join us
Originally Posted by Whiffle_09:
“Hi Lola
Can't see any sharks & it's lovely & warm in here 🏊🏊 please join us”
“Hi Lola
Can't see any sharks & it's lovely & warm in here 🏊🏊 please join us”
Definitely full of dolphins here at the mo. No sharks.
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