It's a difficult year to be an honest beginner... I really wish they'd extend the weeks at the beginning where contestants can't be voted out so that everyone gets a chance to be immersed in it and to learn something

Funny- I get almost the total opposite vibe off Laura- the learned and honed matey bon hommie and smooth delivery of the professional presenter a la Susanna Reid, all barely hiding a very self-disciplined, controlled, ambitious and competitive spirit. And that's not meant as a criticism.

As much as I'd like Laura to come out triumphant, I'm unconvinced.

Someone mentioned that she did tap - in which case I'd say she has a very strong chance. However, all I can find is that she did a summer of Irish dancing. Still, with enough natural talent, I think she's probably guaranteed semis.

Edit - I say this because this year we have a few with experience, and a couple of pretty big names/signings.

Totally agree, Aggs I hope Giovanni is strong enough and does choreograph some amazing moves for Laura. Like you said, one off experience and she deserves a chance to shine.

True, Laura is nothing like Abbey.

It's just a bit rude to try and sideline her in her own experience, really.

I might end up wanting to tear my ears off if she turns out to be as much of a chatterbox as she says she is - but that will be down to her - nothing else

BIB- I didn't mean sideline, what I meant was that she is young and hope he does choreograph some sexy moves.

No, I wasn't meaning you, sorry
Meant the peeps who want to make it more about last year than this

I think aggs meant 'fans' of Giovanni are trying to sideline Laura, not you Sarah

I know you didn't mean me, no need to apologize.
I am just worried that Gio might be a bit conservative in his choreo dept and I want him to go all out and show case the sexy Laura and my darling Mick.

Thanks, Ochre

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That's her dogs name isn't it? Do you mean that you want him to include the dog in the dances? I mean in the Foxtrot last year he dressed in a Beast outfit for the VT perhaps he will go the whole hog and dance in a dog outfit.

Yes, pet week. Hopefully noone owns a donkey or boa constrictor.

Mick has been in the training room again today Sarah but no pic!

No No, I want them to do well. I just want Mick in the training room, so we will get to see in the training VT. It will be funny to see Gio in a dog outfit playing with Mick in the training room.

Seriously if I was Gio I would ban the dog, yes he's cute, but Laura does seem to work as well as doing Strictly and they only have so many hours in a day.

Noooooooo don't ban Mick, he is good boy. He will just sit on the sideline and watch.

Okay, fair enough & for the record those same tweets have been universally condemned over here too!!
Totally unnecessary & helpful to no one!!
Hopefully you are right here & people, Giovanni & Laura included treat them with the contempt they deserve!!

Giovanni and Laura - cha cha to Venus by Shocking Blue.

He's a dog they run around a lot and want attention.

I think it's a good choice of song for a cha cha. No elimination this week, so no worries. Such a good line-up this year and even wrong choice of song could send couples to the bottom of the leader board.

Love love their song choice, got it playing now

I am a Laura fan and all I want is for Giovanni to ignore those idiots and choreograph
some amazing stuff for Laura. Fans can be negative, but it's up to Giovanni to make sure that Laura gets a fair chance to showcase all her sexy moves. I hope he is strong enough.

I doubt Mick's there for long and when he is if he's well trained and happy to watch it won't be a problem. Giovanni seems fond of him.

Have faith!! He knows how to get the best out of his partner & self confidence is certainly not something he is short of!! They will be fine!!