Wow that photo is stunning! I wish I could find a dance partner Iike Gio, I seem to find more Ed Balls types!
Laura and Giovanni appreciation thread
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Originally Posted by Lou_Black:
“Hi both
Loving that footage, Laura looks fantastic and I am really liking the chemistry between Laura and Giovanni. And they're dancing on Friday
Whoop ”
“Hi both
Loving that footage, Laura looks fantastic and I am really liking the chemistry between Laura and Giovanni. And they're dancing on Friday
Whoop ”
3 days to go Lou! Huge whoop
Originally Posted by StrictlyRed:
“Looks as though there is some ease and naturalness in her movement from that little clip, and I always think that makes a dance feel more comfortable to watch, rather than wanting to cringe! Hopefully nerves won't take over too much on the night.
They seem to be having fun too.”
“Looks as though there is some ease and naturalness in her movement from that little clip, and I always think that makes a dance feel more comfortable to watch, rather than wanting to cringe! Hopefully nerves won't take over too much on the night.
They seem to be having fun too.
”
Just watched their VT again, love the First Steps. I always go back to watch those of my favourites towards the end of the series to look at how far they've come and remember the early moments as they got to know each other.
Completely agree as to the ease of Laura's movement, she looks to have natural ability, rhythm, flexibility and picks up choreography quickly so all promising. Will be interesting to see if she can master the Cha Cha leg technique.
Laura's used to presenting live TV, I know dancing in front of millions will be very different but hopefully all her TV experience will help calm her nerves
Originally Posted by Dervlathedog:
“Thanks for the link!
I do like her sense of humour. She's kind of deadpan and self-mocking at the same time as high energy. I'm liking this pair more and more. The first steps vid is promising too.
Laura is in a good place for Strictly -- she seems a natural learner and a good mover, but she's also got a strong character. Maybe it'll rub some people up the wrong way? But she certainly won't fade into the background as the show goes on. I feel that Gio and Laura will be really good together on ITT.
It seems a good year all round”
“Thanks for the link!
I do like her sense of humour. She's kind of deadpan and self-mocking at the same time as high energy. I'm liking this pair more and more. The first steps vid is promising too.
Laura is in a good place for Strictly -- she seems a natural learner and a good mover, but she's also got a strong character. Maybe it'll rub some people up the wrong way? But she certainly won't fade into the background as the show goes on. I feel that Gio and Laura will be really good together on ITT.
It seems a good year all round”
They seem to share that dry sense of humour and to be having fun from the start. I think they're a great match as dance partners, I don't buy all the last minute switch stuff. I'm a fan of Brendan and he was my prediction for Laura before the launch show but watching this training I can't see them getting on as well as she is with Giovanni. And she has so much chemistry with Giovanni, more than I expected. Hope we'll see that in their dances.
I can't wait to watch them on ITT, think they'll have a good rapport with Zoe and give fun and also honest interviews. Strictly seven nights a week from next week, yay!
Originally Posted by halfnelson2709:
“Looking good! And a lot of chemistry which bodes well for the dances. I can see them falling out sometimes cos they are both a bit fiery I think, but think they'll have a fab partnership!”
“Looking good! And a lot of chemistry which bodes well for the dances. I can see them falling out sometimes cos they are both a bit fiery I think, but think they'll have a fab partnership!”
Yep expecting fiery arguments in training
Laura said as much in her blog but also how well she thought they'd work together
Originally Posted by StrictlyRed:
“Those blimmin' legs.
Not at all jealous!
Edit: By the way, thanks for part 3 of Laura's blog.”
“Those blimmin' legs.
Not at all jealous!
Edit: By the way, thanks for part 3 of Laura's blog.
”
Ha ha, I think we're all jealous
She does look incredible. Glad you enjoyed her blog, I'm liking how honest Laura is about how hard she's finding the training physically alongside enjoying the experience. I've never had acupuncture and I don't fancy it
No phobia of needles, just one at a time is enough! But I know people who have and recommend it.Laura, Giovanni, Tameka and Gorka
. . . and #TeamLovanni with Janette and Melvin
Loving this year's group of celebs and pros already.
Laura's Strictly Boomerang
Edit: Fixed second link.
Originally Posted by Ochre:
“Ha ha, I think we're all jealous She does look incredible.
Glad you enjoyed her blog, I'm liking how honest Laura is about how hard she's finding the training physically alongside enjoying the experience. I've never had acupuncture and I don't fancy it No phobia of needles, just one at a time is enough! But I know people who have and recommend it.
Laura, Giovanni, Tameka and Gorka
. . . and #TeamLovanni with Janette and Melvin
Loving this year's group of celebs and pros already.
Laura's Strictly Boomerang
Edit: Fixed second link.”
“Ha ha, I think we're all jealous
She does look incredible. Glad you enjoyed her blog, I'm liking how honest Laura is about how hard she's finding the training physically alongside enjoying the experience. I've never had acupuncture and I don't fancy it
No phobia of needles, just one at a time is enough! But I know people who have and recommend it.Laura, Giovanni, Tameka and Gorka
. . . and #TeamLovanni with Janette and Melvin
Loving this year's group of celebs and pros already.
Laura's Strictly Boomerang
Edit: Fixed second link.”
Good morning, Ochre
. Thanks for the links. Laura does look stunning. The problem with us is that we want those pins, yet not willing to work out in the gym.
I am waiting for my Mick fix.
Haven't seen any pics.
Saw on Twitter last night that Aliona was supporting Laura and Giovanni, and called them her winners.
Nice of her.
Nice of her.
Originally Posted by StrictlyRed:
“Saw on Twitter last night that Aliona was supporting Laura and Giovanni, and called them her winners.
Nice of her.”
“Saw on Twitter last night that Aliona was supporting Laura and Giovanni, and called them her winners.
Nice of her.
”
Noticed that too. They are definitely her favourite couple. Love Aliona, she likes to say it as it is.
Originally Posted by Huph:
“Noticed that too. They are definitely her favourite couple. Love Aliona, she likes to say it as it is.”
“Noticed that too. They are definitely her favourite couple. Love Aliona, she likes to say it as it is.”
I didn't think I could possibly like Aliona more than I did before but now I do! How lovely that she is supporting Laura and Giovanni.
Originally Posted by Sarah777:
“Good morning, Ochre. Thanks for the links. Laura does look stunning.
The problem with us is that we want those pins, yet not willing to work out in the gym.
I am waiting for my Mick fix. Haven't seen any pics.”
“Good morning, Ochre
. Thanks for the links. Laura does look stunning. The problem with us is that we want those pins, yet not willing to work out in the gym.
I am waiting for my Mick fix.
Haven't seen any pics.”
Here's an older pic for you Sarah
Originally Posted by Huph:
“Noticed that too. They are definitely her favourite couple. Love Aliona, she likes to say it as it is.”
“Noticed that too. They are definitely her favourite couple. Love Aliona, she likes to say it as it is.”
BIB She certainly does, one of the things I always liked about her.
My view . . . Aliona wants to publicly throw her support behind a friend and see his professional talent recognised. Also clearly sees potential in Laura and isn't afraid to come out and say it knowing her voice will help to garner them some early momentum and support and counteract some of the complete rubbish being written on social media.
I can see her getting on well with Laura, they're both fun, feisty, direct sort of characters.
I also love the pic Aliona posted with all her Glitterballs . . . match that pros
Originally Posted by Ochre:
“Here's an older pic for you Sarah
BIB She certainly does, one of the things I always liked about her.
My view . . . Aliona wants to publicly throw her support behind a friend and see his professional talent recognised. Also clearly sees potential in Laura and isn't afraid to come out and say it knowing her voice will help to garner them some early momentum and support and counteract some of the complete rubbish being written on social media.
I can see her getting on well with Laura, they're both fun, feisty, direct sort of characters.
I also love the pic Aliona posted with all her Glitterballs . . . match that pros”
“Here's an older pic for you Sarah
BIB She certainly does, one of the things I always liked about her.
My view . . . Aliona wants to publicly throw her support behind a friend and see his professional talent recognised. Also clearly sees potential in Laura and isn't afraid to come out and say it knowing her voice will help to garner them some early momentum and support and counteract some of the complete rubbish being written on social media.
I can see her getting on well with Laura, they're both fun, feisty, direct sort of characters.
I also love the pic Aliona posted with all her Glitterballs . . . match that pros
”
Thanks. I hope Laura doesn't hold back. Going to miss Aliona, very good dancer.
I didn't realize that she had won so many.
Havent posted in here before but just popping in to say I am really looking to seeing Laura and Gio dance on Friday they are one of my favourite couples
Originally Posted by hannah:
“Havent posted in here before but just popping in to say I am really looking to seeing Laura and Gio dance on Friday they are one of my favourite couples”
“Havent posted in here before but just popping in to say I am really looking to seeing Laura and Gio dance on Friday they are one of my favourite couples”
Hi hannah, me too. 2 days to go!
Laura may not win in such a seemingly strong year, but will hopefully she will have lots of fun learning the dances with Giovanni.
Originally Posted by lewismacf:
“Hey guys lauravinni are my winners”
“Hey guys lauravinni are my winners”
Can't wait to see them dance.
Not sure if I have them as winners but hope they go far.
Originally Posted by StrictlyRed:
“Laura may not win in such a seemingly strong year, but will hopefully she will have lots of fun learning the dances with Giovanni.”
“Laura may not win in such a seemingly strong year, but will hopefully she will have lots of fun learning the dances with Giovanni.
”
From watching clips of them training they're having a great time and that's a big reason I think Giovanni's a better match for her than Brendan. I love him but he would have 'this girled' her big time
Originally Posted by StrictlyRed:
“Can't wait to see if he tries "this girl-ing" Anastacia!”
“Can't wait to see if he tries "this girl-ing" Anastacia!
”
Ha ha don't think he'll get away with it
Originally Posted by Ochre:
“Ha ha don't think he'll get away with it”
“Ha ha don't think he'll get away with it
”
I don't think so either!
"This girl? Who's that? Only Anastacia here.
"
Originally Posted by StrictlyRed:
“Can't wait to see if he tries "this girl-ing" Anastacia!”
“Can't wait to see if he tries "this girl-ing" Anastacia!
”
Old habits die hard.
Originally Posted by Nina_Blake:
“I don't think so either!
"This girl? Who's that? Only Anastacia here."”
“I don't think so either!
"This girl? Who's that? Only Anastacia here.
"”
Sophie's response was my favourite. 'I'm 34 Brendan!'
Ah but I do love him.
I laughed at Giovanni's expression when Laura said she had control issues and liked to be in charge
Laura and Giovanni are dancing the Cha Cha to 'Venus' by Shocking Blue, can't wait
Laura was dropping a hint in this Insta pic earlier
Laura was dropping a hint in this Insta pic earlier
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