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Very pleased that Ed lives for another week at least. Think tango is one of the better choices from his remaining dances. Katya can inject drama and/or character into it.
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DA was at the back of the head - hair combed in from each side, giving a dividing line down the centre - then if possible a little curl up below.
US description in Wiki http://https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duck's_ass But in UK it was widely adopted by Teddie Boys. I didn't see if he had a DA just that his little patch at the front was quiffed.
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Ha! Talking at cross purposes.
I didn't see if he had a DA just that his little patch at the front was quiffed.
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Brendan Cole - I don't think Ed Balls is getting enough credit!
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I was disappointed for Ed and Katya, because they actually did a really good jive. All the pros and other contestants were stood looking at them going, 'It's really good!' His action was really good, but I think the judges need to go and have some lessons or something because it sometimes seems like they're searching for things to say and they're not saying the right things. But Ed did a very competent jive, and in fact I'd almost go as far as saying it was probably one of the better actions of the jive that we've seen so far! Yet 10s have been handed out for jives before and his got 4s. It was still bottom of the table - I'm not saying he deserved high, high marks - but you've got to praise people for what they achieve. And I don't think that was particularly praised last night enough. Full article here: http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/strictl...s-more-credit/
Ed and Katya are working hard - one week they'll be characters like 'Gangnam Style' last week, and the next week they try and do a really good dance and it sort of backfires on them. The judges are definitely going down that 'character' route, but I think if somebody's achieved something, it should be recognised because it has a big impact on the next week, especially for the pros. Let's say Katya's been working hard on teaching him to do a good action and he's doing it and she's praising him, and then they get out there and the judges are not giving it the right sort of praise, it's going to be quite disheartening for them and in turn then people start losing trust in their pros. That happens quite a lot on Strictly - I certainly don't think it would happen with Ed and Katya because they seem like they've got a really good relationship, but it can be a bit of a pain. Still, I'm predicting that Ed can make it to the final - if they keep continuing to be better there's no reason why they can't because it's about starting at a certain point and improving week upon week, which some are doing and some aren't. Some are going backwards week upon week and some are going forwards, and he's actually going forward, so there's no reason why he shouldn't be there at the end. |
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Greg spoke a great deal in Ed's favour tonight on ITT
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Full article here: http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/strictl...s-more-credit/
And I agree that Greg (and Natalie) spoke up well for Ed. |
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Well said, to Brendan and to Greg.
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https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-r...balls-strictly Strictly Come Dancing professional says would not change her dance partner Ed Balls for the world
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Ed & Katya will be tangoeing to (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction.
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Ed & Katya will be tangoeing to (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction.
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Can't wait to see him channelling Mick Jagger........................
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I rather Katya were channelling Mick Jagger
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Maybe she will - bet she could pull off the moves. Perhaps Ed's always wanted to be Keef and he'll have a Telecaster as a prop with a spliff wedged into the neck.
![]() ![]() Please TPTB make this happen! I want both in velvet suits with large psychedelic ties too. Katya can wear a long skirt-cum-trousers. |
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![]() Please TPTB make this happen! I want both in velvet suits with large psychedelic ties too. Katya can wear a long skirt-cum-trousers.
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Flower power culottes and a shaggy Afghan waistcoat a la Sonny & Cher. She'd make a good Cher c1965 lookalike (oh I remember it well!)
![]() ![]() I was thinking more along the lines of Grace Slick, or something like this http://theredlist.com/media/database...theredlist.png |
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![]() I was thinking more along the lines of Grace Slick, or something like this http://theredlist.com/media/database...theredlist.png Whatever, I'm sure make up & costume will go for the sixties look in a big way - just hope they don't wheel out a wig for Ed.Grace Slick - what a voice. Shame she sort of disappeared down that rabbit hole so soon only to pop her head up for air once a decade or so!
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Ed & Katya will be tangoeing to (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction.
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Aw....Brendan's a sweetheart! I do agree that they worked hard on that jive and those flicks are difficult to do; I know from experience.
And I agree that Greg (and Natalie) spoke up well for Ed. As for Brendan...he's right. I've watched the jive again and there ARE some decent moves from Ed, a guy with no dance expereience whatsoever. And,HE'S RIGHT ABOUT CRAIG GIVING A 4 TO THE LAST 2 DANCES, when one was a fabulous 'character' dance and the other a recognisable jive. Maybe the fact/truth is they want E&K gone anyway, to clear the way for their pet dancers at the top of the board.... |
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Great song.....but sometimes great songs don't fit the dance?.....just saying.
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Great song.....but sometimes great songs don't fit the dance?.....just saying.
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Any space in here for a newbie?
![]() ![]() Shove along that sofa please.
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Great song.....but sometimes great songs don't fit the dance?.....just saying.
![]() Looking forward to it and hope this isn't Ed's last week as he is definitely one of the Big and probably the most unexpected stars of Strictly this year. |
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Any space in here for a newbie?
![]() ![]() Shove along that sofa please. ![]() Otherwise - welcome, nice to see you, to see you....... |
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Any space in here for a newbie?
![]() ![]() Shove along that sofa please. ![]() We might let you off the initiation ceremony as Ed and Katya may be on borrowed time now! (Although hopefully not.)
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I think it would've been really nice to see Ed dance a Tango to some traditional music just to show he can do things the conventional way (which I believe he's good enough to do). I mean in terms of entertainment value we peaked with the Gangnam Salsa so nothing's going to live up to that let alone top it. A trad Tango would be a chance to make viewers sit up and take notice for a different reason (and silence his naysays who insist on calling him the joke act that can't really dance). I suppose it would be the ultimate risk.
Sorry, one day I'll pop into the App Thread with a slightly more positive outlook! I am still looking forward to seeing what they do with this music. I just can't help wondering "what if" sometimes. |
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I didn't see if he had a DA just that his little patch at the front was quiffed.

