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Old 17-12-2016, 21:26
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I have loved and had high hopes for Danny even before he had danced a step on Strictly. Once he was paired with my joint fave female pro, I knew that there was only one word for it - DYNAMITE.

But I want to put the spotlight on the other half of this partnership who thoroughly deserved to win tonight for her sheer excellence as a dancer, her amazing originality as a choreographer and her wonderful teaching ability demonstrated by her taking on an exemplary celeb dancer and turning him into an EVEN BETTER one.

Her name is Oti Mabuse - so, in defeat, let's hear it for THE undoubted 'Strictly Professional of 2016'!!!

Well done Oti!!! x
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Old 17-12-2016, 21:28
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Yes!

She is undoubtedly the success story of this year!
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Old 17-12-2016, 21:29
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I agree.

I also feel bad for Oti because I have gut feeling that this is the only time that she will be given a contender.
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Old 17-12-2016, 21:32
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I agree.

I also feel bad for Oti because I have gut feeling that this is the only time that she will be given a contender.
She will definitely be on 'duffer duty' next year - but, if she sticks around, they will DEFINITELY not waste her the year after...
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Old 17-12-2016, 21:33
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Agree!

Hopefully she'll get a contender next year. But firstly, I hope she's on the show next year!
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Old 17-12-2016, 21:33
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Unbelievable that the most fabulous professional didn't win ... even when she was paired with the best dancer in the competition !
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Old 17-12-2016, 21:35
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I can't see her staying because unlike another finalist, she's guaranteed a duffer. Danny will be a hard act to follow, reminding me of Aliona's quitting only she had been given a fair crack of the whip in the past.
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Old 17-12-2016, 21:36
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I agree.

I also feel bad for Oti because I have gut feeling that this is the only time that she will be given a contender.
She will be OK if she changes her name to Kevin Clifton. She is my Fav Pro ever.
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Old 17-12-2016, 21:37
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Unbelievable that the most fabulous professional didn't win ... even when she was paired with the best dancer in the competition !
Somebody's just called Danny's show dance embarrassing!!!! Its one of the best ever produced; artistic and contemporary...stunning
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Old 17-12-2016, 21:37
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Yes I do too, She really deserved to win that. Not saying Ore didn't but she and Danny so did deserve a win.
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Old 17-12-2016, 21:38
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I can't see her staying because unlike another finalist, she's guaranteed a duffer. Danny will be a hard act to follow, reminding me of Aliona's quitting only she had been given a fair crack of the whip in the past.
Then she needs to grow a pair.

Which will be impossible I grant.

Losing as she did was NO LOSS, she's gained massively, and she'll get the 'not fair' idiot vote.

I hope Oti acts like a damned professional. She's only been in the show two years and got to the final.
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Old 17-12-2016, 21:38
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I adore Oti but I don't feel for her - she had a fantastic series and has definitely cemented her position as a popular and respected pro.

I'm sure she'll get a less-than-stellar contestant next year, but I think she's smart enough to realise that she'll get another shot if she puts as much effort into the duffers as she did Danny.

Nothing like Aliona, who left to start a family after 3 finals and 2 wins! Oti is just getting started!
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Old 17-12-2016, 21:39
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I will be totally honest......

I have loved watching Oti rather than watching Danny.....his "ringah" status put me right off from the onset but I have commented often and very positively about Oti's incredible choreography, trust and vision.....and legs!!!

Tonight I have to say that their showdance was spectacular to the point I actually whooped and applauded at the end.....I loved it. Far better than the others although I loved Kevin and Louises from the sheer romance and contemporary style.

When the winner was announced I truly felt for Oti..........I don't think she will ever get such a fabulous opportunity to lift the trophy again, and I said to my OH who wasn't even watching - she must have asked herself what else she could have done. She must be gutted.
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Old 17-12-2016, 21:40
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Then she needs to grow a pair.

Which will be impossible I grant.

Losing as she did was NO LOSS, she's gained massively, and she'll get the 'not fair' idiot vote.

I hope Oti acts like a damned professional. She's only been in the show two years and got to the final.
Perhaps Anton and Brendan will console her. Theyve seen it all before, after all.
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Old 17-12-2016, 21:40
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She's done so well this year I don't think she needs to feel bad about not winning. Not only did she get to the final, she had a celeb with whom she could do creative choreography and with whom she could dance full out and showcase herself as well. It's been a great series for her.
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Old 17-12-2016, 21:44
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I think this series has been great for Oti, and the final result doesn't change that.
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Old 17-12-2016, 21:45
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I agree. I just hope she sticks with the show because she's an incredible choreographer. She really deserved to win with Danny.
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Old 17-12-2016, 21:46
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The glitterball is only a tacky bit of plastic. Oti and Danny have won in all meaningful senses of the word.
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Old 17-12-2016, 21:47
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I agree that Oti has been phenomenal this series, her choreography is amazing and she's a wonderful dancer. Her partnership with Danny has been outstanding and they've clearly become great friends.

I think Jo has been brilliant this year as well - the two returning pros who haven't really had much of a chance to show what they can do in the past have absolutely blossomed when given dancers with natural ability and it's been wonderful to watch. They're top of my list for pros I want to see back next year!


She will definitely be on 'duffer duty' next year - but, if she sticks around, they will DEFINITELY not waste her the year after...
Well, she'll be second in the duffer queue behind Jo, so she might not do too badly!
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Old 17-12-2016, 21:48
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Perhaps Anton and Brendan will console her. Theyve seen it all before, after all.
They have. And she needs to stay a couple of years to show her mettle. She's a great pro. And popular.

If she sulks I'll go off her.

(terrifying I know)
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Old 17-12-2016, 21:49
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I hope Oti acts like a damned professional. She's only been in the show two years and got to the final.
I've seen nothing to suggest she won't. She was extremely complementary about the other pros when asked on ITT just before the semi if there was rivalry between them, and she and Jo are really close friends so I'm sure right now she's probably celebrating Jo's win as well as everything she and Danny have achieved.
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Old 17-12-2016, 21:51
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I'm sure Danny and Oti will win some nights on the tour so they'll get something out of it like Rachel/Vincet did. That's what's nice about it....
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Old 17-12-2016, 21:53
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Unbelievable that the most fabulous professional didn't win ... even when she was paired with the best dancer in the competition !
I dunno I thought Oti and Jo were brilliant in different ways. Oti exciting and modern in her choreo and Jo more subtle and classic. But I can appreciate both. And they're probably the two strongest dancers among the pros.
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Old 17-12-2016, 21:53
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Oti might well get a duffer next year, it's up to her to make the best of it.
Katya did pretty well with her duffer
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Old 17-12-2016, 21:53
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Then she needs to grow a pair.

Which will be impossible I grant.

Losing as she did was NO LOSS, she's gained massively, and she'll get the 'not fair' idiot vote.

I hope Oti acts like a damned professional. She's only been in the show two years and got to the final.
There is absolutely nothing to suggest she wont so why project that on to her ?
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