I just have to say a word of praise to the goddess that is Lilia! She was stunning tonight, both in her Salsa, I didn't miss Ola tonight, as Lilia looked sensationally sexy with the gyrating hips, and also in the Pro Samba and her final dance with Darren during the song. Brilliant!! Loved that last lift they did, never seen that position before.

Lilia is the BEST dancer of all the lady Pros IMO.

Oh well said and could not agree with you more La Rhumba

Lilia is always fabulous. As Marian Keyes said on ITT "If my life had worked out better, I would've been Lilia." It's a shame she has Matt as a partner this year
(personally, I just can't warm to him), but then again, as the reigning pro-champ, I guess she could've been stuck with Tarby.

She was amazing in their salsa. A little too amazing. Matt looked stiff an awkward and I think perhaps Lilia should have toned it down a bit to give him a fighting chance of looking half way decent!

Totally agree....she really is the 'Dancing Queen'

Uh uh, that's Nicole/Karen. Although I ain't gonna win that argument in this thread.

she certainly is

Yeah based on results and where they are/were in the rankings you're totally right.

But tonight...one word...wow!

I think Lilia is amazing... but no one beats Karen and The Cutlers for sheer wow-factor.

LOL! I love Marian Keyes's appearances on ITT, she's so funny and sweet about the dancers, and I can totally relate to that viewpoint, as I'm 5ft 2" and a brunette, so in another life......sigh!

I am not warming much to Matt either, as a dancer or a personality, but find my eyes are glued to Lilia, whether it's the Tango or the Salsa, she's so captivating, and her technique is to die for, I could watch her dance every rhythm and never tire of it.

She's also so enthusiastic and fully into her dancing in a natural way, so Cat, I don't think she could've toned it down, and thank heavens she didn't, as she gave dance fans a treat!!

lilia looked good tonight in DEM but her Salsa was not Salsa enough for me far too much samba in it

yeah sorry i think erin is the best female pro

Uh... Lils and Darren weren't in the group Samba, La Rhumba! hehe! I was quite disappointed but we got our "dance by themselves" finally!

And I agree, Lilia looked absolutely amazing tonight... she was all sparkly and gorgeous and very happy, which was gorgeous! her dancing was amazing, the way she looked was amazing! Loved her tonight... (as I do all the time!)

LOL! Elisabeth, I was just complaining on another thread that the Group Samba didn't show any close ups of Flavia & Vincent!! I must get down to the Optician's asap!!

Lilia was absolutely amazing tonight as always. If you watch Lilia in the salsa then watch Karen, Lilia is by far better

I would laugh because I;m sure what you said is fine Rhumba, but I'm a bit blonde and don't understand... slap me!

I agree, Lilia dazzled in the Salsa Tilly!!

No Elisabeth LOL! I'll give you a hug instead for being a fellow Lilia devotee.

I'm confused meself now, so no, you're quite right, who the dickens was exactly in that Pro/Zoe Samba, I'm not 100% certain, maybe we'll get a repeat tomorrow night?!!

I do find it hard to see that Nicole and Karen are better technically or artistically than Lilia, perhaps as a couple, then ofcourse, Matthew & Nicole are better results wise, principally because of Matthew, but in isolation I still think Lilia is the best.

Her dancing excites me, moves me, and captivates me all at once!

I also agree with Tilly

Lilia was a dazzling star in the salsa - god that girl can move

She is the best female pro on the programme (my opinion)

Lilia is good, no doubt.

But Karen is the best pro for me!

Lilia is the best female Professional in the show in my opinion!
She just has so much emotion and energy in every dance she dances!

Lilia is a little Russian Princess. Her salsa, she puts so much energy into it and passion. I loved the way she stood up for herself and Matt to Arlene Go Lilia!
The do I dare mention her showdance! I absolutely loved it! She really does prove how good of a professional she is and her partnership with Darren! She is such an inspiration I just love her! Go Lilia!

Yeah she was fab. I rewatched her and Darren's dance to Jamiroquai a few times.

On ITT she was very confident about Matt. She looks more relaxed about the whole thing now.

I love Lillia, she looked stunning.

My husband loves her too and was gutted he was out and missed her oufit.....or lack of it.

Her dance with Darren was also fabulous!

How Matt couldn't get passionate with her as he isn't "with her" is beyond me. I am a straight woman and would find it hard to keep my hands off her!!! I am in awe of her when she dances and Marian Keyes' comment was spot on....she is mesmerising!

In the training footage, when she said 'you can put your hands on my bum if you want' I burst out laughing at
Matts reaction, he jumped up like a scalded cat and said
oh no, thats a bit rude!!!! what???
For Gods sake man, its only a dance, get a grip and enjoy
yourself.

I don't know how many of you record the show but after so much praise for Lilia I must watch again.
When I watch the couples 70% approx of my attention is on the amateurs.