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I agree with you both Jean and Maggie. It's a good song choice, although I'm not sure how the concept is going to fit to a romantic rumba, but I have faith in Oksana's choreography. I also think that because it's a slower, more controlled dance, it will give Rob time to concentrate and not get carried away as much - which will hopefully help them to eliminate some of the little errors which creep in and help to wow us!
I'm a bit peeved that Rob is still being called a "comedy contestant" in the MF and in articles when he's clearly a very good and massively improving dancer. |
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I feel this is the second best choice of music out of this week's batch. It's a good idea. They could have done a romantic rumba, and it might have looked wrong, but an achey, painful, emotionally supportive one works much better for them.
Bill Withers is great |
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Guys, please explain to me why this song is appropriate for a Rumba because when I read they were going to dance to that I thought that was very a poor choice for a Rumba.
I'm no dancer, I'm as lay as they come, but I just can't see it, sorry. I'm actually a little worried for them. |
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Guys, please explain to me why this song is appropriate for a Rumba because when I read they were going to dance to that I thought that was very a poor choice for a Rumba.
I'm no dancer, I'm as lay as they come, but I just can't see it, sorry. I'm actually a little worried for them. |
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Feeling cautiously optimistic this morning... Looking forward to WWW.
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Yes, I think the judges will play a crucial role this weekend and be a lot stricter on the marking than in Blackpool. Going by Saturday's bonkers marks though, who knows??
Also, for those who want a listen, here's a link to Robert on the Scott Mills show this afternoon: https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=...&v=lYhyiO6Kk-8 He talks about the Rumba and describes Oksana as like his fierce little sister which is very sweet. Quote:
Yes Oksana was on about the little errors that are preventing them from doing better. I think that if the choreography is good and Rob controls his energy and facial expressions then this dance could score well. Bruno loves a story, Len loves technique with lots of rumba, Darcey loves lines and extensions and Craig will love a more serene face! Some of the MF are assuming this dance and song will land Rob in the DO. I don't think so. In fact I think the stage is set perfectly for him to be taken seriously as a contender.
I'd been hoping that Cry Me a River would be their song, as it was a massive hit and often the songs are what carry people through. I'm worried about this weekend--rumba and a song that many don't seem to care for (I do love Bill Withers). Realistically, the judges would only save him against Ed, so he's going to need lots of votes! |
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Thanks for the link, I've been enjoying his talks with Scott Mills--it's a different kind of conversation than you get on the live show or ITT.
Maggie, I think we need you to be Oksana's assistant choreographer. ![]() I'd been hoping that Cry Me a River would be their song, as it was a massive hit and often the songs are what carry people through. I'm worried about this weekend--rumba and a song that many don't seem to care for (I do love Bill Withers). Realistically, the judges would only save him against Ed, so he's going to need lots of votes!
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Interesting that Ian said Robert tends to rush his latin dances. I don't think this will happen with the rumba .
So it may prove to be a good choice for him this week. Fingers crossed
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Interesting that Ian said Robert tends to rush his latin dances. I don't think this will happen with the rumba .
So it may prove to be a good choice for him this week. Fingers crossed ![]() |
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The training footage on ITT looked good today. Along with Danny, I think Robert has the best Latin hips in Strictly this year - and he should get more credit for it!
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Agree! I think the dancing is looking very good. Hopefully the whole routine will come across well to the less fervent Robert and Oksana fans. And if not, then hopefully Robert will again say something clever about silly VTs or get into a panto spat with Craig to energize voters on his behalf
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...Or just rip off his shirt
![]() That would be funny! ![]() Robert was on GMB yesterday talking about the Rumba. Here's a link to the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG5J...ature=youtu.be I really really hope they do this justice tonight. It sounds like a beautiful story that has the potential to move people. |
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Good afternoon everyone. Thanks for that lovely clip sunshine. Rob is a mix of sardonic wit and earnest joy. I like listening to him.
I'm nervous about tonight as I think it's pivotal for Rob and the pivot is between two extremes; either he will end up in the DO, or his rumba will enthral so many that he secures more support that might make him and Oksana a winning couple. I think these are e competing tensions tonight. |
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Good afternoon everyone. Thanks for that lovely clip sunshine. Rob is a mix of sardonic wit and earnest joy. I like listening to him.
I'm nervous about tonight as I think it's pivotal for Rob and the pivot is between two extremes; either he will end up in the DO, or his rumba will enthral so many that he secures more support that might make him and Oksana a winning couple. I think these are e competing tensions tonight. How incredibly brave to allow this story to be shared! |
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I knew one of his grandparents survived the Holocaust but not which one. I think there remains lots of sympathy for the Jewish victims of the Holocaust so not sure it's bravery to tell the story. His grandfather's tale is one of courage though.
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I knew one of his grandparents survived the Holocaust but not which one. I think there remains lots of sympathy for the Jewish victims of the Holocaust so not sure it's bravery to tell the story. His grandfather's tale is one of courage though.
(And on a different note, what a cute photo of Robert as a child!) |
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Yes it can't be easy to tell the story of the food around the house knowing why. I thought it was a lovely photo of Rob too. He has such a glow about him and nice clear skin.
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Thank you for the interview and the article sunshine
![]() I enjoyed Robert's rumba. So tricky for the fellas. A good effort. He did well in the cha cha challenge too. I'd have nudged him up at least one place. Fingers crossed for this evening. |
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Thank you for the interview and the article sunshine
![]() I enjoyed Robert's rumba. So tricky for the fellas. A good effort. He did well in the cha cha challenge too. I'd have nudged him up at least one place. Fingers crossed for this evening. They were obviously both very disappointed with the judges scores, and I saw a clip on Instagram where they'd just come backstage and Robert had worked out that even if they won the Cha-Cha-Challenge, they couldn't move up to 4th because that would only give them a total of 35. I'd have put him 3rd or 4th on the Cha Cha too - above Ed and Ore for sure and possibly above Louise (still can't see how she won it). |
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Morning all, and thanks Jean. I really enjoyed watching the Rumba last night and thought it was undermarked (although I really don't know enough about the dance's technique to justify that, but I felt there was good shaping, turns and lines).
They were obviously both very disappointed with the judges scores, and I saw a clip on Instagram where they'd just come backstage and Robert had worked out that even if they won the Cha-Cha-Challenge, they couldn't move up to 4th because that would only give them a total of 35. I'd have put him 3rd or 4th on the Cha Cha too - above Ed and Ore for sure and possibly above Louise (still can't see how she won it). I was disregarding all the conspiracy theory posts about the cha cha cha-athon result being a foregone conclusion, and yet it happened exactly so. During their half of the dance in front of the judges I noticed the judges weren't even looking at them at all. ![]() And thanks for the links. I think Rob is doing a good job of getting himself out there (he needs all the help he can get). The article about his grandfather was fascinating, though a bit disconcerting to read amidst naked-lady clickbait pictures. |
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Sorry chocroute, no semi-nude clickbait on this one I don't think (aren't the red tops awful?)
A short but lovely interview with Robert describing him as this year's breakout star http://tv.bt.com/tv/strictly-2016/st...11364116180056 |
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Sorry chocroute, no semi-nude clickbait on this one I don't think (aren't the red tops awful?)
A short but lovely interview with Robert describing him as this year's breakout star http://tv.bt.com/tv/strictly-2016/st...11364116180056 I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks the cha cha challenge was rather predictable. Just watched it back and there's a lovely angle of Robert & Oksana about mid way. Proper cha cha action. It really shows how much he's improved since week one. I hope the slight bias against them last night won't discourage them.. |
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Aww. Lovely.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks the cha cha challenge was rather predictable. Just watched it back and there's a lovely angle of Robert & Oksana about mid way. Proper cha cha action. It really shows how much he's improved since week one. I hope the slight bias against them last night won't discourage them.. ![]() https://youtu.be/ZdcueooC07o Do you mean the bit that starts at about 52/53 seconds where he had really good leg lock and hip movement? They were also one of the few couples to finish in time with the music and not keep on dancing after the band had stopped. |
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Poor Rob. Still he returns to dance another week. Loved his goodbye words for Ed and how solemn he was as the judges' votes were read out.
Two improvements I noticed in his DO: He looked at Oksana more and his smile broke through at times. Also, near the end, Oksana does a balance with arm extended towards Rob who is in a lunge. First time around she wobbled a bit, but not this time. Presumably Rob was in a better position to support Oksana. This is one advantage of DOs. Perhaps the only thing! |
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Well, at least they're around for another week.
Based on tonight's show (so much praise in Len's lens for the remaining couples except Rob and Ed) that I can't imagine two others falling into the DO next week, and we can assume the judges would pick any of the others over Robert. |
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That would be funny! 