I think he's a great pro and choreographs well for his celebs and looks after them whilst pushing them. He is sooooo much better with the quiet ones who temper his enthusiasm.
Kevin is an excellent dance teacher and a great pro
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Originally Posted by Phalaris:
“Well, Anton has to retire at some point and Brendan seems to be losing interest rapidly, so someone will have to step up to the plate!
Kevin and Pasha look the most likely male pros to take over gentle guidance with the occasional nice surprise duties. Pasha has already started down that road (Carol last year).”
“Well, Anton has to retire at some point and Brendan seems to be losing interest rapidly, so someone will have to step up to the plate!
Kevin and Pasha look the most likely male pros to take over gentle guidance with the occasional nice surprise duties. Pasha has already started down that road (Carol last year).”
Robin Windsor would have been perfect for this, makes me wonder why they got rid of him. He did well enough with his older partners Anita and Deborah.
Originally Posted by FingersAndToes:
“Each season he manages to bring the best out of his celeb, make their time on the show wonderful, and brings out their confidence. He works with all kinds of personalities well. In addition to getting Kevin as their pro, they get a built in support system with Karen and Joanne. His celebs truly become life long friends with him and his crew.
This thread is not aimed as a knock down on other pros, I think they're all great. I just wanted to start a positive thread about Kevin.”
“Each season he manages to bring the best out of his celeb, make their time on the show wonderful, and brings out their confidence. He works with all kinds of personalities well. In addition to getting Kevin as their pro, they get a built in support system with Karen and Joanne. His celebs truly become life long friends with him and his crew.
This thread is not aimed as a knock down on other pros, I think they're all great. I just wanted to start a positive thread about Kevin.”
I've always liked Kevin and agree with your comments, I wouldn't mind at all if Louise and Kevin won this year as he's got so close in the past three years and I think he'd be thrilled to finally win
Originally Posted by marieantoinette:
“Do you know, I think one of his strengths is that he isn't 'sexy' and so he is able to put his partners at ease. Plus the presence of Karen means more reserved partners like Louise and Frankie can relax and develop.”
“Do you know, I think one of his strengths is that he isn't 'sexy' and so he is able to put his partners at ease. Plus the presence of Karen means more reserved partners like Louise and Frankie can relax and develop.”
good point, if I couldn't have Giovanni as my dance teacher, then I'd choose Kevin as I'd feel safe with him
Originally Posted by Ann_Dancer:
“I also think he is good at highlighting his pro and pitching the content appropriately. .”
“I also think he is good at highlighting his pro and pitching the content appropriately. .”
Just realised what I said here! I'm not doing a James Jordan. I meant celeb of course!
I like Kevin . His choreography is never dull or boring .
Also , I like the fact that he doesn't rely on his good looks , because while he looks 'nice' he is not devastatingly handsome . So no flirting to camera and posing prettily from him , which leaves him free to focus on his partner and lets him be more of a pal/big brother rather than a potential love interest . (yes I know he's married but crap happens.Kristinacoughcough) .
Also , I like the fact that he doesn't rely on his good looks , because while he looks 'nice' he is not devastatingly handsome . So no flirting to camera and posing prettily from him , which leaves him free to focus on his partner and lets him be more of a pal/big brother rather than a potential love interest . (yes I know he's married but crap happens.Kristinacoughcough) .
Originally Posted by missiemoo:
“He is an excellent dancer and I am glad he toned it down a bit this year, previous years he has been a bit OTT for my liking, but when he joined he was a breath of fresh air which was much needed.”
“He is an excellent dancer and I am glad he toned it down a bit this year, previous years he has been a bit OTT for my liking, but when he joined he was a breath of fresh air which was much needed.”
much of the positive comments are fine and he is an entertainer
but
his performance as a dancer nowhere near as good as the best pro's, top half the problem lacks consistant shape in particular on his left side
Originally Posted by mimi dlc:
“Half of me is really keen for Kevin to win this year, just so I can see how he manages with Jo Brand next year.
I was going to say Mary Berry, but she'd get to the final just by walking down the stairs every week!”
“Half of me is really keen for Kevin to win this year, just so I can see how he manages with Jo Brand next year.
I was going to say Mary Berry, but she'd get to the final just by walking down the stairs every week!”
If Saint Mary was on Strictly you can bet she would prove to be a surprise contestant who could rise to the occasion.
There would be no half baked dances and if she got to the final you can bet that her show dance would be the icing on the cake.
Originally Posted by bendymixer:
“Hear Hear Kaycee totally agree. i really hope kev gets a duffer next year just to shut the knockers up and have no doubt he would have no problem at all”
“Hear Hear Kaycee totally agree. i really hope kev gets a duffer next year just to shut the knockers up and have no doubt he would have no problem at all”
It would be good if he could get someone who is clearly going to be the weak-link; who starts off really badly, but improve week by week under Kevin's teaching. I think that unlike some of the other pros Kevin has the ability to teach and adapt to suit all capabilities so that even a really weak dancer can look respectable.
I think that Kevin is a really good teacher, to the extent that I doubt his detractors will ever accept that he's been given a 'duffer', because he'd probably get even the most un-handy celeb to at least week three or four!
How are you related to the Cliftons, OP? He genuinely makes my teeth itch - they all do. Fake humility, fake niceness, always have to be the centre of attention. No thanks.
Originally Posted by FingersAndToes:
“Each season he manages to bring the best out of his celeb, make their time on the show wonderful, and brings out their confidence. He works with all kinds of personalities well. In addition to getting Kevin as their pro, they get a built in support system with Karen and Joanne. His celebs truly become life long friends with him and his crew.
This thread is not aimed as a knock down on other pros, I think they're all great. I just wanted to start a positive thread about Kevin.”
“Each season he manages to bring the best out of his celeb, make their time on the show wonderful, and brings out their confidence. He works with all kinds of personalities well. In addition to getting Kevin as their pro, they get a built in support system with Karen and Joanne. His celebs truly become life long friends with him and his crew.
This thread is not aimed as a knock down on other pros, I think they're all great. I just wanted to start a positive thread about Kevin.”
He worked as a choreographer on the show before becoming a pro dancer. He and Anton are my favourites because of their enthusiasm and general cheerfulness. and love of dancing.
Originally Posted by Nakatomi:
“How are you related to the Cliftons, OP? He genuinely makes my teeth itch - they all do. Fake humility, fake niceness, always have to be the centre of attention. No thanks.”
“How are you related to the Cliftons, OP? He genuinely makes my teeth itch - they all do. Fake humility, fake niceness, always have to be the centre of attention. No thanks.”
I like Kevin, i have commentated in this thread. I am not related to him He is not my Brother, Son, Uncle, Nephew or Pal. I just like him. You don't fair enough but don't assume you have to be related to him to actually create or post anything positive about him.
I like Kevin. I do think it's unfair to the other pros because of the number of good dancers he's had.
Originally Posted by Nakatomi:
“How are you related to the Cliftons, OP? He genuinely makes my teeth itch - they all do. Fake humility, fake niceness, always have to be the centre of attention. No thanks.”
“How are you related to the Cliftons, OP? He genuinely makes my teeth itch - they all do. Fake humility, fake niceness, always have to be the centre of attention. No thanks.”
So, to start a positive thread about Kevin I have to be related to him? Seriously? This level of dislike you have for him seems worrying, yet you question my perfectly normal positive thread.
You'd think a fun, entertaining show like Strictly would get viewers into more positive mood.
Well seeing as he is very irritating and spotlight-stealing, I'm amazed anyone actually likes him. I'll just toddle back off to the "Not Appreciation" thread where we're allowed to dislike things.
Originally Posted by Nakatomi:
“How are you related to the Cliftons, OP? He genuinely makes my teeth itch - they all do. Fake humility, fake niceness, always have to be the centre of attention. No thanks.”
“How are you related to the Cliftons, OP? He genuinely makes my teeth itch - they all do. Fake humility, fake niceness, always have to be the centre of attention. No thanks.”
I agree. It may be irrational but I can't stand him.
Originally Posted by Nakatomi:
“Well seeing as he is very irritating and spotlight-stealing, I'm amazed anyone actually likes him. I'll just toddle back off to the "Not Appreciation" thread where we're allowed to dislike things.”
“Well seeing as he is very irritating and spotlight-stealing, I'm amazed anyone actually likes him. I'll just toddle back off to the "Not Appreciation" thread where we're allowed to dislike things.”
You're allowed to dislike things, and people are allowed to dislike your dislike.
Originally Posted by Nakatomi:
“Well seeing as he is very irritating and spotlight-stealing, I'm amazed anyone actually likes him. I'll just toddle back off to the "Not Appreciation" thread where we're allowed to dislike things.”
“Well seeing as he is very irritating and spotlight-stealing, I'm amazed anyone actually likes him. I'll just toddle back off to the "Not Appreciation" thread where we're allowed to dislike things.”
You are allowed to dislike anywhere but expect to be challenged.
There is very little about him to dislike and he is no worse than some of the other pros.
Originally Posted by Domestos:
“You are allowed to dislike anywhere but expect to be challenged.
There is very little about him to dislike and he is no worse than some of the other pros.”
“You are allowed to dislike anywhere but expect to be challenged.
There is very little about him to dislike and he is no worse than some of the other pros.”
Bib that's debatable
Originally Posted by Nakatomi:
“Well seeing as he is very irritating and spotlight-stealing, I'm amazed anyone actually likes him. I'll just toddle back off to the "Not Appreciation" thread where we're allowed to dislike things.”
“Well seeing as he is very irritating and spotlight-stealing, I'm amazed anyone actually likes him. I'll just toddle back off to the "Not Appreciation" thread where we're allowed to dislike things.”
There are currently 3-4 active threads on the front page filled with posts disliking Kevin and Cliftons. I don't think the disliking is limited to only not appreciation threads.
The horror that someone actually likes Kevin, how can that be?!?
Originally Posted by Nakatomi:
“How are you related to the Cliftons, OP? He genuinely makes my teeth itch - they all do. Fake humility, fake niceness, always have to be the centre of attention. No thanks.”
“How are you related to the Cliftons, OP? He genuinely makes my teeth itch - they all do. Fake humility, fake niceness, always have to be the centre of attention. No thanks.”
Newsflash , there are actually still some genuinely humble people in the world . Even in the cut throat world of show business and dance . Kevin can be humble at times , but confident in other areas . He is a good mix of likeable traits .In my opinion .
Originally Posted by Nakatomi:
“Well seeing as he is very irritating and spotlight-stealing, I'm amazed anyone actually likes him. I'll just toddle back off to the "Not Appreciation" thread where we're allowed to dislike things.”
“Well seeing as he is very irritating and spotlight-stealing, I'm amazed anyone actually likes him. I'll just toddle back off to the "Not Appreciation" thread where we're allowed to dislike things.”
Might be a good idea if that is the kind of ambiance you prefer .🙋
he always seems to get the best out of his partners and gets them to their full potential and doesn't seem to mess about and cover things up with them
Originally Posted by sorcha_healy27:
“Bib that's debatable”
“Bib that's debatable”
Which is exactly what we are doing.
I've seen hoggers, pros acting like they've eaten twenty chocolate bars. Almost anyone I discuss SCD with, in the real world, thinks he's great. He's not my favourite pro and while I disliked him and Kellie as a partnership I don't find much to dislike about him personally.
Originally Posted by Domestos:
“Which is exactly what we are doing.
I've seen hoggers, pros acting like they've eaten twenty chocolate bars. Almost anyone I discuss SCD with, in the real world, thinks he's great. He's not my favourite pro and while I disliked him and Kellie as a partnership I don't find much to dislike about him personally.”
“Which is exactly what we are doing.
I've seen hoggers, pros acting like they've eaten twenty chocolate bars. Almost anyone I discuss SCD with, in the real world, thinks he's great. He's not my favourite pro and while I disliked him and Kellie as a partnership I don't find much to dislike about him personally.”
You're completely entitled to your view of him. However I dislike him because I personally find him to be fake and obnoxious.
That's my view.
He may be a decent coach but I'd like to have seen him given someone like Judy Murray or ann Widdecombe to see just how good he is. He has never been given a poor dancer.
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