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Old 13-12-2016, 21:49
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I thought the celebs weren't allowed to choose a post-Blackpool dance as their favourite? Or am I making that up? I'm sure it was the case last year??
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Old 13-12-2016, 21:54
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Ore has the obviously crowd-pleasing music - Joanne will produce a great routine for him so I am really looking forward to that one.

I think Kevin's choice for Louise is very, very clever. One Moment in Time is a big, big, emotional song which will camouflage Louise's tendency to be a little bit reserved when she dances. I see a fairy princess dress, big crescendos, lots of pivots and some classy American Smooth style lifts at the climax. A whole routine designed to trigger a Craig RH 'gaw-juss'.

It is not a song on my own playlist - but I think Whitney might win it for Louise.
I agree. People might think Kevin's choice is cheesey but sometimes that type of song goes down well.
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Old 13-12-2016, 21:54
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Well Ore has the winning Showdance tune doesn't he? Who doesn't love the Gene Kellyesque Hollywood style and his Singin in the Rain went down well. Very predictable,I knew he would dance to that type of music, I think it could win it for him like it did Tom Chambers. The public always love that style.
Didn't win it for Frankie Bridges
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Old 13-12-2016, 22:21
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Ore has the obviously crowd-pleasing music - Joanne will produce a great routine for him so I am really looking forward to that one.

I think Kevin's choice for Louise is very, very clever. One Moment in Time is a big, big, emotional song which will camouflage Louise's tendency to be a little bit reserved when she dances. I see a fairy princess dress, big crescendos, lots of pivots and some classy American Smooth style lifts at the climax. A whole routine designed to trigger a Craig RH 'gaw-juss'.

It is not a song on my own playlist - but I think Whitney might win it for Louise.


BIB my thoughts exactly. That's the one that will stay in peoples minds....
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Old 13-12-2016, 22:24
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Those who enjoyed 'Tanguera' may like to watch my favourite performance:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wiIy5uFjkU
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Old 13-12-2016, 22:44
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Imagine if Danny and Oti did this exact routine in the exact outfits but better just as a get back at darcey for that 9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Thw553snr0
I'm sure Oti is capable of more exciting choreography.
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Old 13-12-2016, 23:25
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I thought the celebs weren't allowed to choose a post-Blackpool dance as their favourite? Or am I making that up? I'm sure it was the case last year??
That was the case last year, but only last year

Wonder which contestant they wanted to try to force into an early dance pick last year
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Old 14-12-2016, 00:23
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Ore has the obviously crowd-pleasing music - Joanne will produce a great routine for him so I am really looking forward to that one.

I think Kevin's choice for Louise is very, very clever. One Moment in Time is a big, big, emotional song which will camouflage Louise's tendency to be a little bit reserved when she dances. I see a fairy princess dress, big crescendos, lots of pivots and some classy American Smooth style lifts at the climax. A whole routine designed to trigger a Craig RH 'gaw-juss'.

It is not a song on my own playlist - but I think Whitney might win it for Louise.
Me too. Louise's great strength for me is her ability to interpret the music and "One Moment in Time" will allow her to showcase that. I'd far rather watch a dancer who can pick up every nuance of the music than the "story telling" that seems so important to the judges these days.
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Old 14-12-2016, 00:47
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I like all three showdance picks, and am excited that we'll get two ballroom-based showdances (very clever of Jo to go big American Smooth old-Hollywood style so they can capture the essence of their AS and leave their favourite pick to be the Jive), and also that Danny & Oti's seems to have a more contemporary feel to it - I usually hate those type of dances but I loved their AS, so I have faith that if anyone can do some really magical contemporary-ballroom-Latin mix for a showdance it'll be Oti,

Favourite dances picks are about as predictable as they could possibly get, but I'm looking forward to seeing them again.

From what Danny & Oti were saying on ITT today about choosing the Samba because they wanted their last dance together to be memorable and fun, it seems as if there may not be an elimination after the first two dances, so we'll get to see all the couples do all three? The post about dances on the BBC website implies that as well, and I hope it's right!
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Old 14-12-2016, 01:15
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Imagine if Danny and Oti did this exact routine in the exact outfits but better just as a get back at darcey for that 9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Thw553snr0
My goodness!

Echoes of bacofoil, with added parson's nose.

Slightly overcooked too. Yet completely lacking in sizzle.
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Old 14-12-2016, 01:24
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Do these selections make it possible to guess what the judges will/definitely won't pick?
I'm guessing it'll be 1 latin, 1 ballroom (although GG did 2 latins last year), and allegedly a dance that they can demonstrate improvement in (so not one that got 10s) so maybe AS or waltz for Ore, QS for Danny, and VW or foxtrot for Louise.

For me and anyone else who doesn't follow the show closely, could someone explain the Bacofoil thing, please?
In addition to what others have said- the nickname alludes to Lisa's shiny leotard. *shudders...

I thought the celebs weren't allowed to choose a post-Blackpool dance as their favourite? Or am I making that up? I'm sure it was the case last year??
Wasn't it said last year that they couldn't do a dance from the previous 2 weeks (even though Kara had reprised her semi final rumba)- which got fans of Jay's rumba and charleston irritated?
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Old 14-12-2016, 02:52
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I can't say I was exactly looking forward to the final as no-one I like is in it but the song choices for the showdances, just make me want to switch off! I want to hear upbeat songs for the showdances, not some boring number by Adele, who I can't stand (obviously I'm the only one that thinks that as everyone else in the world seems to love her).

Upbeat songs for the showdances are always the showstoppers, not the slow songs.
You are not alone Rebel Hamster, I can't stand Adele either! I would have liked Danny and Oti to do something a bit more like their Charleston or Cha Cha. I'm not big on contemporary or slow "faffing abaat" numbers so on paper I'm not loving Danny or Louise's choices, but they might be great!
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Old 14-12-2016, 04:36
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Ooooerrr, I can picture dramatic thunderstorm effects where Oti and Danny are dripping wet
But I was hoping for something really dramatic, camp and fast like "Holding Out For A Hero" by Bonnie Tyler. Alesha used that for her showdance and it was fab-u-lissss.
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Old 14-12-2016, 04:44
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Ooooerrr, I can picture dramatic thunderstorm effects where Oti and Danny are dripping wet
But I was hoping for something really dramatic, camp and fast like "Holding Out For A Hero" by Bonnie Tyler. Alesha used that for her showdance and it was fab-u-lissss.
Oh, full Flashdance! That would cause a lot of attacks of the vapours! Didn't someone do that on DWTS?
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Old 14-12-2016, 06:18
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That was the case last year, but only last year

Wonder which contestant they wanted to try to force into an early dance pick last year
I think the PTB wanted Jay and Aliona to reprise the jive last year but they resisted saying that they couldn't expect to reproduce the surprise that dance gave the viewers and audience. They chose the paso instead and it was great.
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Old 14-12-2016, 06:50
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There's a tendency to get carried away on show dances and the urge to display your creativity. When they go well it's fantastic but sometimes - not so great.

Lisa Snowden and Brendan
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SAZ0nOmfWwY

Colin Jackson and Erin
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Tv_Vhh...PO9xdTgUISQ_w]
Many thanks! All is explained, and nearly all is revealed.
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Old 14-12-2016, 07:39
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Well I'm going to be in a tiny minority here with my Doti thoughts



Danny and Oti....I did not like that samba, (sorry &#128543 and I do not like the showdance music choice;

Louise and Kevin....liked their AT but not too sure re: showdance choice;

Oti and Joanne.......could loose if they mess up but can see this being brilliant.....


Wanted Claudia and AJ to win, thought their QS was awesome, really sorry not to see their showdance too.
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Old 14-12-2016, 07:51
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Well I'm going to be in a tiny minority here with my Doti thoughts



Danny and Oti....I did not like that samba, (sorry ) and I do not like the showdance music choice;

Louise and Kevin....liked their AT but not too sure re: showdance choice;

Oti and Joanne.......could loose if they mess up but can see this being brilliant.....


Wanted Claudia and AJ to win, thought their QS was awesome, really sorry not to see their showdance too.
I'm sure you meant Ore and Joanne
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Old 14-12-2016, 07:58
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Wasn't it said last year that they couldn't do a dance from the previous 2 weeks (even though Kara had reprised her semi final rumba)- which got fans of Jay's rumba and charleston irritated?
In Kara's year it was highest scoring dance, show dance, new dance and then favourite dance. So she had to do a dance from the semi as her highest scoring. I think their favourite dances that year were all from earlier in the series.
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Old 14-12-2016, 08:20
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In Kara's year it was highest scoring dance, show dance, new dance and then favourite dance. So she had to do a dance from the semi as her highest scoring. I think their favourite dances that year were all from earlier in the series.
Much prefer the idea of highest scoring dance instead of judges choice... Why can't we go back to that? A new dance instead of a showdance would be good too
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Old 14-12-2016, 08:20
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In Kara's year it was highest scoring dance, show dance, new dance and then favourite dance. So she had to do a dance from the semi as her highest scoring. I think their favourite dances that year were all from earlier in the series.
Yes, Kara chose the American Smooth as her favourite, Matt Baker did Viennese Waltz.
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Old 14-12-2016, 08:32
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Much prefer the idea of highest scoring dance instead of judges choice... Why can't we go back to that? A new dance instead of a showdance would be good too
Yes, I'm not keen on judge's choice - they usually seem to be not that great dances that they don't really have a chance to improve on because they're too busy learning the show dances etc. Also feels a bit unfair sometimes, like when they gave Kimberley the VW that put her in the dance off the first time.

Yes, Kara chose the American Smooth as her favourite, Matt Baker did Viennese Waltz.
Thanks - I could remember Kara's, but not Matt's - I just remembered the flowery swing
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Old 14-12-2016, 08:51
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Well I'm going to be in a tiny minority here with my Doti thoughts



Danny and Oti....I did not like that samba, (sorry &#128543 and I do not like the showdance music choice;

Louise and Kevin....liked their AT but not too sure re: showdance choice;

Oti and Joanne.......could loose if they mess up but can see this being brilliant.....


Wanted Claudia and AJ to win, thought their QS was awesome, really sorry not to see their showdance too.
I agree with much of this, and I've wanted Danny to win for a while (though I like the other two, and could possibly change my mind on the night).
But Danny's samba was among my least-favourites of his. I much preferred his quickstep and Charleston (with that amazing cartwheel).
The only showdance music I like of the three is Ore's. However I have a terrible track record when it comes to picking the winner, so maybe my misgivings are a good sign!
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Old 14-12-2016, 08:52
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From memory, the Judge's choices have tended towards either a reprise of something early (chacha and waltz) or something that went obviously very wrong.

As long as they mix it up a bit. I do not especially want to see three week 1 dances that were never very interesting in the first place.
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Old 14-12-2016, 09:00
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I agree with much of this, and I've wanted Danny to win for a while (though I like the other two, and could possibly change my mind on the night).
But Danny's samba was among my least-favourites of his. I much preferred his quickstep and Charleston (with that amazing cartwheel).
The only showdance music I like of the three is Ore's. However I have a terrible track record when it comes to picking the winner, so maybe my misgivings are a good sign!
Danny might be doing the Quickstep as the judges' choice. On ITT, he seemed very happy about the judges' choice.
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