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Old 24-09-2016, 15:56
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Don't understand why anyone should be 'dreading' a contestant doing his/her best.
Yes ^^ this.
We can't expect them all to be twinkle toed from the beginning. Some of them are complete beginners and probably less than fit. Our expectations shouldn't be set high ... it's more about seeing how they fare and seeing their improvement along the way.
I know that soon we'll be called on to vote but we shouldn't really compare Ed to someone like Ore. They have vastly different starting points.
I hope they don't go down the comedy route with Ed that's all .... or too far down.
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Old 24-09-2016, 16:16
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Im hoping he dont last long so he can get home back to our football club of which he's chairman lol
Would he make much difference on a day to day basis? What does a chairman do? Curious, that's all.
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Old 24-09-2016, 17:23
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I wonder what Yvette Cooper saw in him...
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Old 24-09-2016, 17:50
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I think it's going to have a terrible beauty all of its own.
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Old 24-09-2016, 19:21
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I hope im wrong but Ed Balls could be a Dance Disaster


This is such a mean thread. You're bad!
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Old 24-09-2016, 19:27
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ed balls deep in the competition, or at least round 3 I think.
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Old 24-09-2016, 19:35
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Well I must say it was much better than I thought it would be!
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Old 24-09-2016, 19:37
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Was very pleasantly surprised - had the cushion on standby just in case. Bring on the Latin
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Old 24-09-2016, 19:39
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Well I must say it was much better than I thought it would be!
Perfectly OK dance. At least he didn't almost end up on the floor like some
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Old 24-09-2016, 20:00
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Was very pleasantly surprised - had the cushion on standby just in case.
it's no good, it would never reach the studio in elstree before he ducks
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Old 24-09-2016, 20:13
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I wonder what Yvette Cooper saw in him...
Maybe she loves him....
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Old 24-09-2016, 20:14
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He tried ...you cannot ask for more then that.
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Old 24-09-2016, 20:21
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To me this show is about contestants like Ed Balls, people who have done no dancing, having a go and seeing just what they can do. It is all very well having pop stars, and actors appearing a lot of them have already had experience of dancing in some form or another. But to see someone coming from somewhere completely different and doing their best, is always something I enjoy.

I thought he did okay when he showed the confidence he had a certain grace. It was always going to be hard for him as some will have an irrational dislike for him, because of who he is. But he strikes me as a likeable person, who is just content to see what he can do. Well tried Ed.
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Old 24-09-2016, 20:22
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I wonder what Yvette Cooper saw in him...
A totally stupid comment.
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Old 24-09-2016, 20:34
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Ed Balls.
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Old 24-09-2016, 20:35
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I thought it was actually quite nice
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Old 24-09-2016, 20:42
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Would he make much difference on a day to day basis? What does a chairman do? Curious, that's all.
My husband made a similar comment about Ed thinking Chairman of NCFC is apparently a part time job s a fan of said club!! I made the same almost divorce inducing comment
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Old 24-09-2016, 20:46
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I didn't think k he was the worst of the last 2 days. I thought they were harsh and he looked disappointed in himself.
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Old 24-09-2016, 21:00
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A totally stupid comment.
Agree...
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Old 24-09-2016, 21:03
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He was much better than I expected - Katya has clearly tried to teach him technique, and I'm glad Len commented on the heel leads!

Certainly not the worst dancer this week! His Latin may be different story though.
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Old 24-09-2016, 21:07
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To me this show is about contestants like Ed Balls, people who have done no dancing, having a go and seeing just what they can do. It is all very well having pop stars, and actors appearing a lot of them have already had experience of dancing in some form or another. But to see someone coming from somewhere completely different and doing their best, is always something I enjoy.

I thought he did okay when he showed the confidence he had a certain grace. It was always going to be hard for him as some will have an irrational dislike for him, because of who he is. But he strikes me as a likeable person, who is just content to see what he can do. Well tried Ed.
Agree entirely.

Thought his waltz was quite nice to watch and he had certainly improved since the first steps video. He looked so upset......angry at himself perhaps but if so I think he was harsh on himself
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Old 24-09-2016, 21:11
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I didn't think k he was the worst of the last 2 days. I thought they were harsh and he looked disappointed in himself.
I agree Salcy .
I thought his dance was a nice gentle routine , and while not shiningly bright it was rather decent for a learner . He was very nervous bless him . I think he has lost weight already too . Ed is just an add-on and not considered sexy enough to bother with , simple as that . The young hot things and sexy older ladies will always get the praise simply because they are young hot things or sexy older ladies .The dancing is often secondary . Sadly .

I have a personal rule of thumb with the waltz -----I find that if wardrobe have made an effort then the dancer is one of the producers favourites . Putting the men in evening dress or gorgeous dove grey tails gives them an added elegance that a simple black suit (even one with sparkly lapels) lacks .
Same rule with the ladies . The favourites get delicious pastel coloured confections that swirl and waft round them making them look ethereal and dreamy and romantic . Those not in favour get old drab grungey looking dresses in crap colours that recall the austerity of the war and post war years when fabric was limited and people concocted home made dyes that invariably turned the fabrics varying shades of pond sludge . As proof I give you Kelly from last season . Wardrobe/production hated her and it showed .
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Old 24-09-2016, 21:16
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I'm quite liking Ed
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Old 24-09-2016, 21:16
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My husband made a similar comment about Ed thinking Chairman of NCFC is apparently a part time job s a fan of said club!! I made the same almost divorce inducing comment
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Old 24-09-2016, 21:18
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I agree Salcy .
I thought his dance was a nice gentle routine , and while not shiningly bright it was rather decent for a learner . He was very nervous bless him . I think he has lost weight already too . Ed is just an add-on and not considered sexy enough to bother with , simple as that . The young hot things and sexy older ladies will always get the praise simply because they are young hot things or sexy older ladies .The dancing is often secondary . Sadly .

I have a personal rule of thumb with the waltz -----I find that if wardrobe have made an effort then the dancer is one of the producers favourites . Putting the men in evening dress or gorgeous dove grey tails gives them an added elegance that a simple black suit (even one with sparkly lapels) lacks .
Same rule with the ladies . The favourites get delicious pastel coloured confections that swirl and waft round them making them look ethereal and dreamy and romantic . Those not in favour get old drab grungey looking dresses in crap colours that recall the austerity of the war and post war years when fabric was limited and people concocted home made dyes that invariably turned the fabrics varying shades of pond sludge . As proof I give you Kelly from last season . Wardrobe/production hated her and it showed .
Perhaps Ed is just a tad like Louise - and has requested to be dressed down a little
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