Strictly is featured in Gogglebox this week, and from a tweet I saw earlier, it could be Laura that they are discussing.
Laura and Giovanni appreciation thread
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I so hope Laura does well this week, she's my favourite. What do people think going by training on ITT? (I'm not a dancer)
Originally Posted by NicPlays:
“I so hope Laura does well this week, she's my favourite. What do people think going by training on ITT? (I'm not a dancer)”
“I so hope Laura does well this week, she's my favourite. What do people think going by training on ITT? (I'm not a dancer)”
I am not a dancer either but think she looks good.
Originally Posted by NicPlays:
“I so hope Laura does well this week, she's my favourite. What do people think going by training on ITT? (I'm not a dancer)”
“I so hope Laura does well this week, she's my favourite. What do people think going by training on ITT? (I'm not a dancer)”
Laura has lovely posture, she looked really elegant in the clip. Her lines will be beautiful. I think the connection between them will be there too so if she nails the footwork and spins could be really special.
No sneak peek of her ballroom dress, Laura's was the one I wanted to see most!
Originally Posted by Ochre:
“Laura has lovely posture, she looked really elegant in the clip. Her lines will be beautiful. I think the connection between them will be there too so if she nails the footwork and spins could be really special.
No sneak peek of her ballroom dress, Laura's was the one I wanted to see most!”
“Laura has lovely posture, she looked really elegant in the clip. Her lines will be beautiful. I think the connection between them will be there too so if she nails the footwork and spins could be really special.
No sneak peek of her ballroom dress, Laura's was the one I wanted to see most!”
You could stick her in Alison Hammond's explosion-at-the-textile factory American Smooth dress, and Laura would still make it look stunning!
Originally Posted by NicPlays:
“I so hope Laura does well this week, she's my favourite. What do people think going by training on ITT? (I'm not a dancer)”
“I so hope Laura does well this week, she's my favourite. What do people think going by training on ITT? (I'm not a dancer)”
Non-dancer here too, but to me she looks very graceful and stable in hold.
I wonder if Laura and Daisy (as friends prior to the show) have come in with an element of friendly rivalry between them? Sorry, off on a tangent there!
Originally Posted by Nina_Blake:
“You could stick her in Alison Hammond's explosion-at-the-textile factory American Smooth dress, and Laura would still make it look stunning!”
“You could stick her in Alison Hammond's explosion-at-the-textile factory American Smooth dress, and Laura would still make it look stunning!”
Ha ha yes Laura could pull off that wafty white number
The ITT clips today and yesterday of Laura seem to cut together footage from last week and this week. Its quite hard to sort out which is which but overall looking good. In the Week 2 Waltz Gio did last year with Georgia, she had problems closing her feet and missed all her heel leads, as Len pointed out. Laura is in much, much better shape from the snippets shown. BUT it is a very very tough season. Louise and also Danny (both trained dancers of course), based on ITT clips, will also be showing some super ballroom this week.
Rather odd Sun article.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbi...ovanni-pernice
Worth a read - in my opinion it is more interesting in thinking about who is trying to benefit from this type of article. In my view - it didn't come from Laura.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbi...ovanni-pernice
Worth a read - in my opinion it is more interesting in thinking about who is trying to benefit from this type of article. In my view - it didn't come from Laura.
Originally Posted by LadyLavender:
“Rather odd Sun article.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbi...ovanni-pernice
Worth a read - in my opinion it is more interesting in thinking about who is trying to benefit from this type of article. In my view - it didn't come from Laura.”
“Rather odd Sun article.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbi...ovanni-pernice
Worth a read - in my opinion it is more interesting in thinking about who is trying to benefit from this type of article. In my view - it didn't come from Laura.”
Well, all I can say is that "showbiz reporter Ellie Henman" has a very vivid imagination. Sounds like a load of made up carp to me, and I'm only sorry I wasted my time reading it.
Neither Laura, Georgia or Giovanni deserve this.
And how come they have a photo of Laura with Vincent- did they think it was Giovanni?
Totally agree that Laura and Giovanni could very much do without it and have done nothing to inspire the Sun to get out the shovels. Very, very unfair to them both.
This story is going to run and run. God knows what they'll be saying when it gets to rumba week (should they get there ... hope they will.) It's so frustrating for them both and unfair ... everyone else is being judged solely on their dancing.
Hope Laura can combat her nerves and give a graceful performance. They look great in rehearsals. A few tiny mishaps but I expect that was early days.
Looking forward to seeing Laura's dress. She has impeccable taste so hopefully she'll have had a say in it! She couldn't ever look bad though ... I don't believe even Vicky could manage it.
Hope Laura can combat her nerves and give a graceful performance. They look great in rehearsals. A few tiny mishaps but I expect that was early days.
Looking forward to seeing Laura's dress. She has impeccable taste so hopefully she'll have had a say in it! She couldn't ever look bad though ... I don't believe even Vicky could manage it.
Everyone knows the press will pick up on social media and the cynical bitch in me can't help but assume everyone involved knows this, if people really wanted to be private they would be. Posting stuff on social media is essentially tabloid bait. These 'horrible' stories usually mention people's appearances in say oo I don't know regional theatre productions and popular Saturday night TV shows...some agents/publicist types somewhere are rubbing their hands with glee 🤑🤑🤑
Originally Posted by LadyLavender:
“Rather odd Sun article.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbi...ovanni-pernice
Worth a read - in my opinion it is more interesting in thinking about who is trying to benefit from this type of article. In my view - it didn't come from Laura.”
“Rather odd Sun article.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbi...ovanni-pernice
Worth a read - in my opinion it is more interesting in thinking about who is trying to benefit from this type of article. In my view - it didn't come from Laura.”
Surely it couldn't possibly be anyone who could benefit from selling a few tickets to an apparently mediocre theatre production with lacklustre ticket sales?
This is an Appreciation thread for Laura & Gio and their dance partnership. Speculation about this article isn't constructive.
Laura has posted this lovely photo of herself with Vincent, I forgot she met him in the Jungle!
Originally Posted by Ochre:
“This is an Appreciation thread for Laura & Gio and their dance partnership. Speculation about this article isn't constructive.”
“This is an Appreciation thread for Laura & Gio and their dance partnership. Speculation about this article isn't constructive.”
True.
Laura and Giovanni are ignoring such stuff and behaving as normal, and that's the right thing to do.
But it's 'constructive' to overanalyse everything in the other thread?
The obvious forum bias is starting to grate on me tbqh. It's apparently fine to insinuate all sorts about Gio and his behaviour on social media, and to a lesser degree Laura, but god forbid anyone criticise saint Georgia! Apparently it's ok to have pages of wild speculation on some liked photos on Instagram from which people will extrapolate detailed theories about the private lives of strangers but we can't speculate with short pithy comments on articles that do the same because they're not very positive? 🙄
The obvious forum bias is starting to grate on me tbqh. It's apparently fine to insinuate all sorts about Gio and his behaviour on social media, and to a lesser degree Laura, but god forbid anyone criticise saint Georgia! Apparently it's ok to have pages of wild speculation on some liked photos on Instagram from which people will extrapolate detailed theories about the private lives of strangers but we can't speculate with short pithy comments on articles that do the same because they're not very positive? 🙄
I want this space to be here to appreciate Laura & Gio, their dances, ITT and other appearances over the next three months.
Discussion of other threads may get this one closed which would be a real shame.
Discussion of other threads may get this one closed which would be a real shame.
Originally Posted by chachaclo:
“But it's 'constructive' to overanalyse everything in the other thread?
The obvious forum bias is starting to grate on me tbqh. It's apparently fine to insinuate all sorts about Gio and his behaviour on social media, and to a lesser degree Laura, but god forbid anyone criticise saint Georgia! Apparently it's ok to have pages of wild speculation on some liked photos on Instagram from which people will extrapolate detailed theories about the private lives of strangers but we can't speculate with short pithy comments on articles that do the same because they're not very positive? 🙄”
“But it's 'constructive' to overanalyse everything in the other thread?
The obvious forum bias is starting to grate on me tbqh. It's apparently fine to insinuate all sorts about Gio and his behaviour on social media, and to a lesser degree Laura, but god forbid anyone criticise saint Georgia! Apparently it's ok to have pages of wild speculation on some liked photos on Instagram from which people will extrapolate detailed theories about the private lives of strangers but we can't speculate with short pithy comments on articles that do the same because they're not very positive? 🙄”
I agree with you but Ochre is right, this thread will be closed if we talk about other threads in a negative fashion.
Originally Posted by fatskia:
“True.
Laura and Giovanni are ignoring such stuff and behaving as normal, and that's the right thing to do.”
“True.
Laura and Giovanni are ignoring such stuff and behaving as normal, and that's the right thing to do.”
Laura has tweeted Georgia (who has responded) - https://twitter.com/thewhitmore/stat...31298901626881
Soon as Laura was paired with Giovanni we all knew the paps would be all over it. Grossly unfair to Laura (and to GG) as she doesn't need all this tainting her Strictly journey
Saw her and Gio on ITT last night and I think she will be much better at ballroom than latin, she was looking good
Originally Posted by chachaclo:
“But it's 'constructive' to overanalyse everything in the other thread?
The obvious forum bias is starting to grate on me tbqh. It's apparently fine to insinuate all sorts about Gio and his behaviour on social media, and to a lesser degree Laura, but god forbid anyone criticise saint Georgia! Apparently it's ok to have pages of wild speculation on some liked photos on Instagram from which people will extrapolate detailed theories about the private lives of strangers but we can't speculate with short pithy comments on articles that do the same because they're not very positive? 🙄”
“But it's 'constructive' to overanalyse everything in the other thread?
The obvious forum bias is starting to grate on me tbqh. It's apparently fine to insinuate all sorts about Gio and his behaviour on social media, and to a lesser degree Laura, but god forbid anyone criticise saint Georgia! Apparently it's ok to have pages of wild speculation on some liked photos on Instagram from which people will extrapolate detailed theories about the private lives of strangers but we can't speculate with short pithy comments on articles that do the same because they're not very positive? 🙄”
Actually, we did say (on our thread) that Georgia comes off worse from that article - if it was even true, which I do not, for one minute, believe it is.
And as Ochre and Lou have pointed out, your post is against T&C's.
Originally Posted by fatskia:
“True.
Laura and Giovanni are ignoring such stuff and behaving as normal, and that's the right thing to do.”
“True.
Laura and Giovanni are ignoring such stuff and behaving as normal, and that's the right thing to do.”
Totally agree.
But I actually think that they are doing rather less to promote their partnership - maybe because of the worry about the tabloids trying to find a showmance angle if they are photographed less than a mile apart. I mean, Ore and Joanne have been done a few radio and TV interviews? Greg and Nat - and other Strictly dance partners IIRC - turned up at a movie premiere? Lesley and Anton have turned up on Loose Women etc etc. So I am not sure if Laura and Gio are behaving as 'normal' at the moment - if normal means feeling able to make joint appearances to discuss Strictly without taking endless tabloid flack.
Which is very much a shame as it feels a bit more important this year to be 'visible' with such big personalities - and excellent dancers - in the show.
Originally Posted by LadyLavender:
“Totally agree.
But I actually think that they are doing rather less to promote their partnership - maybe because of the worry about the tabloids trying to find a showmance angle if they are photographed less than a mile apart. I mean, Ore and Joanne have been done a few radio and TV interviews? Greg and Nat - and other Strictly dance partners IIRC - turned up at a movie premiere? Lesley and Anton have turned up on Loose Women etc etc. So I am not sure if Laura and Gio are behaving as 'normal' at the moment - if normal means feeling able to make joint appearances to discuss Strictly without taking endless tabloid flack.
Which is very much a shame as it feels a bit more important this year to be 'visible' with such big personalities - and excellent dancers - in the show.”
“Totally agree.
But I actually think that they are doing rather less to promote their partnership - maybe because of the worry about the tabloids trying to find a showmance angle if they are photographed less than a mile apart. I mean, Ore and Joanne have been done a few radio and TV interviews? Greg and Nat - and other Strictly dance partners IIRC - turned up at a movie premiere? Lesley and Anton have turned up on Loose Women etc etc. So I am not sure if Laura and Gio are behaving as 'normal' at the moment - if normal means feeling able to make joint appearances to discuss Strictly without taking endless tabloid flack.
Which is very much a shame as it feels a bit more important this year to be 'visible' with such big personalities - and excellent dancers - in the show.”
That may partly have been due to Laura's other work commitments and social engagements, they have just attended Vincent and Flavia's show together this week. Laura has openly spoken of Giovanni warmly in her blog for Glamour mag from the beginning and both have been posting training pics and clips on social media.
I thought they appeared very at ease with each other on the main show last week and had great chemistry on the dancefloor. Can't wait for their interview on ITT tonight though as that's where you can really get to know the celebs and pros and guage the true nature of their partnership.
Originally Posted by LadyLavender:
“Totally agree.
But I actually think that they are doing rather less to promote their partnership - maybe because of the worry about the tabloids trying to find a showmance angle if they are photographed less than a mile apart. I mean, Ore and Joanne have been done a few radio and TV interviews? Greg and Nat - and other Strictly dance partners IIRC - turned up at a movie premiere? Lesley and Anton have turned up on Loose Women etc etc. So I am not sure if Laura and Gio are behaving as 'normal' at the moment - if normal means feeling able to make joint appearances to discuss Strictly without taking endless tabloid flack.
Which is very much a shame as it feels a bit more important this year to be 'visible' with such big personalities - and excellent dancers - in the show.”
“Totally agree.
But I actually think that they are doing rather less to promote their partnership - maybe because of the worry about the tabloids trying to find a showmance angle if they are photographed less than a mile apart. I mean, Ore and Joanne have been done a few radio and TV interviews? Greg and Nat - and other Strictly dance partners IIRC - turned up at a movie premiere? Lesley and Anton have turned up on Loose Women etc etc. So I am not sure if Laura and Gio are behaving as 'normal' at the moment - if normal means feeling able to make joint appearances to discuss Strictly without taking endless tabloid flack.
Which is very much a shame as it feels a bit more important this year to be 'visible' with such big personalities - and excellent dancers - in the show.”
I think they are doing OK.
Laura and Giovanni at Vincent and Flavia's Last Tango.
http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/resources...onsive-gallery
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