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
”
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.
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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”
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!”
Yep expecting fiery arguments in training

Laura said as much in her blog but also how well she thought they'd work together