I think this Saturday, if they are doing the samba, will be their finest hour! Imo, these two are consistently good at whatever they dance.

I loved the way he can actually when something doesn't look right... like when they were doing the shoulder shimmies in the training video... the first time it wasn't right and he knew it.. and after Camilla showed him.. he got it right! Can't wait for their Samba on Saturday... and glad to hear they will be on the show tomorrow

Ooh, cool! Glad I set the video before I left the house this morning!

loved seeing them on ITT tonight - Camilla looked more relaxed and happy than previous outings on the sofa I thought? Fingers x-ed for the samba

*goes off to vote*

What a good piece on Ray's day. And I agree, Camilla looked very relaxed on the sofa. I think they have a good chance of transporting us to Brazil.

And Claudia asked if Elle Macpherson was his gf!!!! Glad he didn't say yes outright! hehe

What was he NOT wearing in that Yoga class!!!!!!!!!!!

Still in shock, Peach? lol

Very much so! (Though I only finished watching it a bit ago as I was at work until late) Loved the body but not so sure about the white shorts or 'nappy' as it was called in the other thread

*grin*

I can tell I am going to enjoy catching up on this week's ITTs when I finally get my hands on the tape - quite apart from the interview with the gorgeous Mark!

The costume ladies seemed to be happy with Ray tonight as he was an "actor" and used to putting costumes on..... I think I'm saying this in the wrong thread.... but they were talking about shaving their chests... was it Mark who didn't? I prefer a hairy chest to a baby oiled thing.. I don't think Ray was a hairy chest guy though - but he does have a rather masculine chest and that does make up for it

Hmm... have I already had too much red wine?

I wonder if some go for the luvvy actory type and others the straight talking sportmen?
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Like Mark, I have a naturally hairless chest. The similarity ends there.

As an actor on the dancefloor, I think Ray has no problem losing his inhibitions and immersing himself in performance. Should be interesting to see how he sambas!

Ray seems to be a nice luvvy actor... I can't stand the two-faced ones who are nice to your face if they want something... some of the sportsmen get on my nerves a bit.. but I do think it is to do with the person and not where they come from... Colin came across rather smug tonight when saying Erin got the lift wrong.. I didn't like that at all! You don't say things like that! It really came across as if he was the better one there... I don't think so Mr Jackson!

I'm having the Friday jitters... I thought his training looked better yesterday than today.... though could be that Emma & Darren's Samba looked amazing - and I really did think it looked amazing!

I think that Emma and Darren could steal the show tomorrow night. I have been craving a really top drawer performance from them and Ray and Camilla. As much as I love Mark and Karen, I'd like to see more couples bring up their standard. Ray has got the potential there and I admire his professional attitude.

Her Samba really looked fabulous... great rhythm and timing... looked like a lovely piece of choreography from Darren.

I have every faith in Ray's hips... just hope it all comes together tomorrow to follow on from their exquisite Viennese Waltz

(Mark & Karen are great too but I wasn't convinced by their training video this week... but I'm sure it'll all come right on the night)

I get the feeling that Emma and Darren will be last on this week - seeing as their dance will be one of the most highly anticipated ones.

As Ray does yoga, I expect Camilla to exploit his flexibility to the full. His Cha Cha demonstrated that he knows how to use it effectively. The Scissor Sisters track they've chosen is an unconventional samba choice, but it does have a great rhythm to it. On a side note, I like most of the music choices the pros have gone for this week.

I wasn't sure about Mark and Karen's Tango a few weeks back, but then they blew away my doubts with that performance. They're consistent performers and I think knowing Karen, it will be just fine.

I think Louisa & Vincent may be in for a rough week (mostly because expectation is so high for her and I don't think she will deliver to that high a standard. That samba music was way too fast for a samba.. tempos really are out when it comes to SCD) along with Peter & Erin (poor bloke having to do Samba) and Matt & Lilia (who I really just can't find anything great to say about him! He's not bad... just he's not great)

Louise certainly has ability and massive potential. Vincent's routines will place a lot of pressure on her though. While having a fast track makes things energetic, losing technique in pursuit of speed weakens a routine as it risks lacking polish. What she has though is a natural fluency about her movements and a heckuva lot of energy, so it should be fun at least.

Peter is not a Latin dancer, I'm afraid. Although he's got a great work ethic and can do very well at ballroom, there is something stiff and ungainly about his movements in Latin. Maybe he and Erin will be going for performance over technique - this was something that Erin mentioned on ITT. I would love for Peter to prove me wrong though. I did think initially he'd be a dark horse, but it looks like Carol's ridden off on it! Speaking of Carol, I love the way she is looking in the training with Matt. They look good together. She is effortlessly elegant and has this dignity and bearing about her that I find really classy. After their Foxtrot experiences, i think these two could do something great.

I was talking about Mr Dawson the other day and agree with the judges that he needs to lose his inhibitions. I still think that he has got the tools to succeed. I'd like him to be more demonstrative and outgoing in his performance and show the audience that he has stepped up beyond the point where Spoony might have been had he stuck around. I don't think desire is the problem as Arlene has stated. It's more of bringing out the emotional connection in the audience and in Lilia while they dance together.

Can't wait to see Claire and Brendan. Their Rumba was my favourite dance of week two and I'd like them to let their dancing take centre stage rather than the tabloid stories. They look good together and Claire will be eager to prove she can dance elegantly. She can dance and I'd like to see her do well.

Maybe I'm being swayed by the BBC's editing and articles, but what I will say is that this is the best crop of celebs I've seen across four series. I love the fact that there is a higher standard this year and it will be great to see how they all fare tomorrow.

So while I've been drinking wine.. you've been writing an essay Estilo

Thanks for your thoughts.. I agree. Still not convinced about Matt Dawson... I don't doubt his committment.. and perhaps it's just a personal thing.. but he does nothing for me.

I've said from the start that Claire can move really well and CAN dance! And I'd love for this to be the week they shine! I'm glad you also enjoyed their Rumba

I just said in anther thread that Louisa I don't think shows maturity in her dancing.. and that is NOT her fault.. she is only 17 and is doing fabulously! I believe she loves hip hop dance and that does show.. she can move naturally and has lots of potential... whether she has that magical ingrediant to win the hearts of the GBP and become SCD champion I highly doubt.

Edit: I notice I'm exceptionally close to 4000 posts... could someone please warn me when I post my penultimate post as I'd kind of like my 4000th to be something relatively sensible and not a drunken response

What do you think of Ray and Camillas music choice for the Samba?

Well it's a current popular song (I just bought the album a couple of weeks ago)... not sure it's catchy enough for the greater GBP.. and perhaps it's a bit negative with the "I don't feel like dancing"

I'm hoping the arrangement they're using is a little slower than Scissor Sisters as their version is a bit quick for a Samba. (though if Louisa & Vincent's choice is anything to go by it will seem slow!)

I think that he might have been teasing her as the professional getting it wrong. He is the least conceited person you could meet and he got on really well with Erin.
It is similar with what they were saying about Ray being in love with himself from the fact that he was looking in the mirror during his yoga class. I'm sure that you'll agree that that is far from the truth.
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It might just be an ironic thing. You know, dancing energetically to a song saying they don't feel like dancing? That's my take anyway. Don't know, could be wrong.

Hoping you meant the "least conceited person you could meet".

I didn't hear smugness at all, particularly as Erin seems so comfortable on camera. So long after the event, my guess is that Erin mentioned it when asked about their American Smooth and ITT got Colin's piece when he visited the show the other week.