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Old 27-11-2007, 18:25
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Typical Maks, speaks before he thinks.
He must have forgotten milking Mel's flu during samba week.
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Old 27-11-2007, 19:19
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Based on last nights dances I'd say Helio wins this. Just for that energy he has when he dances and he is very likeable. But they really like to age him with the 50's to 70's themes.
If H/J would have had a choice the mambo would have been better for them than the jive.

TBH I'm sick to death of seeing hiphop on DWTS. M/M freestyle was underwhelming and I hate that song. LMFAO @ the Spice Girls booing...and then Carrie-Ann shutting them up!
I liked their chacha without the time wasting intro.

Marie's costume and makeup was just awful. The freestyle must have cost her votes. But for someone of any age, Marie's ease of movement in the lifts was impressive.
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Old 27-11-2007, 19:35
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yeah Mondays not that bad as it starts at 1am but tuedays result doesnt start till 2am.... and omg its a two hours special tonight.

I am just a DWTS fanatic so I will be here 2am in the morning on my laptop wrapped up in bed
Oh right, it's defo starting at 2am? Was hoping it would be 1am as it's a long show tonight.....:yawn:

Oooh, lucky you with the warm bed and laptop, I shall be up at my PC in the living room, so fingers crossed I last the pace, but having come this far......
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Old 27-11-2007, 19:49
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Based on last nights dances I'd say Helio wins this. Just for that energy he has when he dances and he is very likeable. But they really like to age him with the 50's to 70's themes.
If H/J would have had a choice the mambo would have been better for them than the jive.
He really performs so well doesn't he? I was watching their Foxtrot from the semi-final again, and the way he relates to Julianne on the stairs, on the beat, and kisses her hand is just irresistable. I think he's done wonderfully well, and a couple of his perceived failings during the series you could put down to Julianne's weaker choreography, especially the Rhumba.

TBH I'm sick to death of seeing hiphop on DWTS. M/M freestyle was underwhelming and I hate that song. LMFAO @ the Spice Girls booing...and then Carrie-Ann shutting them up!
I liked their chacha without the time wasting intro.
You're so good at identifying all the songs Stell, and know them all. I must say that song did nothing for me, and was soooo uninspiring for a Freestyle/Showdance. :yawn:
LOL at those girls in the audience! Posh just looked morose, as usual, and the other 3 were being bumptious, cos, for once, the studio audience were not booing and were in agreement with the Judges all night!!
Sari - is this a unique record?

Marie's costume and makeup was just awful. The freestyle must have cost her votes. But for someone of any age, Marie's ease of movement in the lifts was impressive.
I so agree, and no-one can say that she can't dance or that she's a *joke* contestant. That Freestyle may've backfired into a hideous mistake, but you've gotta admire the way she moves.
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Old 27-11-2007, 20:41
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Yanking this link over from Greytop's Thread:

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...icle511476.ece

So, Sarah Nathan went to LA for the DWTS Finale. Be prepared for some coverage - good or bad - tomorrow.

Bruno speaks in a video interview about Judging on DWTS.
Apparently he got the gig long before Len or Carrie-Ann came on board!
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Old 27-11-2007, 22:13
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They shouldn't underestimate the power of Ballroom. All this "where couples can ditch the rules and Freestyle" only works if the basic idea is worth watching.
Personally, I'm always flabbergasted why the pros feel they can't have a Ballroom Showdance as a Freestyle routine. Why not? A Hollywood Musical type Smooth with attractive lifts danced well would not only be wonderful to watch, but hugely entertaining and, more importantly, IMO, would definitely garner viewer votes in droves!
I sincerely urge the Pros on both sides of the Atlantic to think again about what this 'Freestyle' dance means as it's becoming stale.
Anton & Erin's superb Quickstep/Charleston danced on this week's SCD Results Show is a prime example of making Ballroom fun and entertaining to watch!
Thanks for the link to the video of that wonderful Charleston/Quickstep performance!

You are absolutely right about trying a ballroom showdance as a freestyle routine. First of all, no one has tried it yet, so why not? Second, the celebs have a basic understanding of the steps, and the pros can build off of that instead of starting from scratch with a whole new style like hip-hop. But more importantly, the professional ballroom/Latin routines always kill during the results shows. Look at Victor Fung & Anna Mikhed's (sp) performances, for example. The pros have the winning formula right in front of them, so why not use it?

I suspect that all of the couples would benefit from doing what sports teams do: watching video of their own performances and their competitors. They seem to get so hung up on practicing new routines that they don't bother to analyze what worked -- or didn't work -- about their previous routines.
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Old 27-11-2007, 23:15
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A backstage report if anyone is interested

http://www.tvguide.com/news/dancing-...nale/071127-05
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Old 28-11-2007, 01:59
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Oh-no! webcam probs.....

Is anyone getting anything?
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Old 28-11-2007, 02:06
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I'm not, no.
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Old 28-11-2007, 02:08
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No, i'm not either!
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Old 28-11-2007, 02:09
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No-one is on his website comments either.

Looks like it could be a permanent error, as he's said before he's not around on Results Night to fix it, so if it goes wrong, that's it.

AARGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looks like loads of people around the world have stayed up especially to watch and now this!
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Old 28-11-2007, 02:12
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What an absolute NIGHTMARE!!!!!!!

Guess the Finale goes from bad to worse for us.
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Old 28-11-2007, 02:13
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Okay, quacka, do you have any American links where we can follow live via postings?

I'll try My Ox Is Broken right now, if not, any more available please?
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Old 28-11-2007, 02:16
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Marie & Jonathan 3rd
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Old 28-11-2007, 02:18
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There's the forum at Fans Of Reality TV, which is a discussion forum - they will be talking about it but no vid clips.

http://www.fansofrealitytv.com/forum...-spoilers.html
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Old 28-11-2007, 02:20
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Okay here's a link:

http://www.myoxisbroken.com/OxChat.aspx

Just type in a user name and it lets you right in, no need to register, it's instant. YAY!
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Old 28-11-2007, 02:20
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M&J are getting to do their tango as their farewell dance.
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Old 28-11-2007, 02:23
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With Marie out third, I guess those who thought that the lone American would automatically win were wrong.

Last edited by Sari~ : 28-11-2007 at 02:25. Reason: I guess we're not doing spoilers.
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Old 28-11-2007, 02:23
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There's the forum at Fans Of Reality TV, which is a discussion forum - they will be talking about it but no vid clips.

http://www.fansofrealitytv.com/forum...-spoilers.html
Okay, great, thanks.

I've got loads of windows open now, and will keep the webcam one open just in case, but won't hold my breath as it looks totally dead tonight.

What a shame that so many have stayed up aswell.


SO! Marie 3rd!
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Old 28-11-2007, 02:24
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Thanks for the link, La Rhumba.

It's down to Mel and Helio now. So long, Marie.
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Old 28-11-2007, 02:25
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Hi Sari, great to have you with us, thanks for posting spoilers, it's a relief I'm not in the dark as it's so frustrating re the webcam.
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Old 28-11-2007, 02:26
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Thanks for the link, La Rhumba.

It's down to Mel and Helio now. So long, Marie.
Thanks Kathy! YAY! So many lovely friends with us, thank heavens!!

Oh dear. Poor Marie's Freestyle put the kybosh on any possible victory.
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Old 28-11-2007, 02:27
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That's really too bad about the webcam. If I had the capabilities I'd definitely help you guys out. Right now the first couple out...Alec and Josie?(she who was deceptively unfit) are doing their encore.
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Old 28-11-2007, 02:29
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Oops Wrong thread!
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Old 28-11-2007, 02:29
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M&J are getting to do their tango as their farewell dance.
Oh that's nice for them anyway, and the highest position Jonathan has ever finished, so although disappointed I'm sure, he's probably satisfied.
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