1. Loved the pro dances in both shows, especially WSS - I'm not a massive Karen fan but I thought she was fabulous as Anita
2. The music was great but wrong for the dances - well done Oti in particular
3. I liked Louis and Kevin's routine but didn't recognise it as a QS, more like a showdance
4. Agree with others, backing dancers superfluous - couldn't see Ore for much of the time and the only bit that worked for me was in Danny's routine
5. Well done Claudia, really enjoyed that routine

Thoughts on contestants for week 11 (in alphabetical order):


Danny & Oti - thought Danny showed a suave, natural confidence in his dancing; nothing looked forced or demanded. He was fixed at the hips, away at top, elbows up/open, with punctuated sharp, clipped edges. Liked the Argentine tango touch, his determined drive at the top and the brief solo music break. Maybe the frame crowned/loosened a bit towards the end (just a hair), but thought he harnessed the studio's energy well, and that the overall picture that he presented was both very interesting and encouraging.

Louise & Kevin- nice to see the exuberant side of Louise, and thought she managed to create an enduring spirit of the unsettled West. Her characterization evoked images of adventures filled with stage coaches, parties with outlaws, fun carnival booths, and the crowd-pleasing line dance. Thought she was enjoying the moment (maybe a bit too much), swinging lightly on the floor and galloping around the studio floor. Thought they did a nice, overall job of capturing the romanticism of the traveling Wild West show.

Ore & Joanne - thought there was a marked improvement in his dance off, as he showed better control in his rise/fall allowing one to get lost in the magical, fantasyland as originally intended. It was nice to see the slow, smooth motion reminiscent of the singing trace of his American Smooth routine as well. Thought maybe his frame was a bit soft (but to his credit seemed to be correcting it during the dance), but the performance certainly made one wonder what was on the other side of the gate by the very end.


Best of luck to all the celebs and looking forward to their dances.

Missed anyone out? Someone beginning with 'C' so would be at the top of your list?

Yes, I noticed that too.

Point 3 I totally agree on, good songs and would have been better with a different dance.

Point 2- That is why I worry about her for this week.

This year and last enthus-pro has from the beginning commented on three or four of the celebs that s/he considers his favourites. From the beginning this year s/he discussed Daisy, Danny, Laura, Louise and Ore only. They have never discussed Claudia so why would they now?

Yeah, the poster never does everyone.

1. Loved the QS, agree it was more of a showdance but none the less ... brilliant

2. Loved Claudia's salsa, just WOW

3. Poor Ore got a slow FT on a night everyone else got upbeat crowd pleasing numbers

4. JR and Oksana, the enthusiasm, joy and sheer exuberance were infectious

5. Danny and Oti, frantic tango, not my cup of tea, Tango usually one of my fav dances but this lacked the passion and stillness I love.
I don't get the love here at all. I can see he's a good dancer, he works hard and seems a nice chap when on ITT but I'd rather watch JR 😎

Well, as I don't know that poster's habits, and as they said 'in alphabetical order' then begn with Danny, it was a valid question.

1 Rinder was the worst
2 Right person out
3 Claudia as good as Louise on leaderboard maybe if she keeps improving like this week she could knock Ore and Louise out
4 I thought the show was too short
5 didn't like Ore& Joanne's costume
6 for luck since the judges scores are so close its all gonna be down to public vote& fanbase now