Based on the dance-off I'd put Lynda through.
Rav really let himself down in that dance-off, with a worse performance than actually during the competition.
Hat off to Lynda though, i'd written you off but you upped your game in the dance-off and definitely deserve to come back next week.
So, another week, another celebrity going home. Rav looks distraught and I can understand why, there's just no other feeling that can match dance competition when you really enjoy it.
Do you agree with the result, or even the final two?
Saturday 3 October 2009
Moment of truth and dance-off
As predicted the audience have saved Joe Calzaghe.
Will Jo Wood also be saved?
Phil Tufnell will have a hard job next week as I imagine he can't train until he recovers from his knee surgery.
Whether she's through or not I think they'll leave Jo until the final three anyway, just to up the suspense.
...or not...lol
Again as predicted the audience have saved both the Jo(e)s. Is my earlier prediction going to prove correct?
...No!
So Lynda and Rav are in the final two, I think Rav will be saved again but the judges have surprised me in the past.
Slower Flamenco hand movement at the start, but still superfluous due to the speed as it has no impact.
I do think this is a better performance than earlier, but I don't think the lipstick nose look is good for Darren!
Rav looks like a defeated man and certainly showing a lack of confidence/drive at the start there.
Little bit shaky and still huge gaps between them, Rav is neglecting to close his feet on the chasses.
Based on the dance-off I'd have to actually give it to Lynda.
Will Jo Wood also be saved?
Phil Tufnell will have a hard job next week as I imagine he can't train until he recovers from his knee surgery.
Whether she's through or not I think they'll leave Jo until the final three anyway, just to up the suspense.
...or not...lol
Again as predicted the audience have saved both the Jo(e)s. Is my earlier prediction going to prove correct?
...No!
So Lynda and Rav are in the final two, I think Rav will be saved again but the judges have surprised me in the past.
Slower Flamenco hand movement at the start, but still superfluous due to the speed as it has no impact.
I do think this is a better performance than earlier, but I don't think the lipstick nose look is good for Darren!
Rav looks like a defeated man and certainly showing a lack of confidence/drive at the start there.
Little bit shaky and still huge gaps between them, Rav is neglecting to close his feet on the chasses.
Based on the dance-off I'd have to actually give it to Lynda.
Salsa showdance & Andy Williams
Will have to look closely and decipher a few new moves to add to the repertoire.
Although I wasn't actually that impressed with the performance, I don't tend to criticise professionals but that did look a little amateur at times and I think slower music would've allowed for a better performance all round.
Andy Williams
A true legend, though I must admit I didn't realise he was still alive (oops!). Performing a wonderful Waltz song which we recently added to the Waltz playlist (on the request of a student).
If anyone else has any suggestions for good Waltzes, or any other dances, please let me know and i'll try and add them to the playlists.
Although I wasn't actually that impressed with the performance, I don't tend to criticise professionals but that did look a little amateur at times and I think slower music would've allowed for a better performance all round.
Andy Williams
A true legend, though I must admit I didn't realise he was still alive (oops!). Performing a wonderful Waltz song which we recently added to the Waltz playlist (on the request of a student).
If anyone else has any suggestions for good Waltzes, or any other dances, please let me know and i'll try and add them to the playlists.
Leaderboard
Leaderboard is as follows:
1. 35 points - Ricky & Natalie
2. 32 points - Ali & Brian
3. 31 points - Zoe & James
4. 31 points - Jade & Ian
5. 30 points - Laila & Anton
6. 29 points - Ricky & Erin
7. 28 points - Natalie & Vincent
8. 25 points - Lynda & Darren
9. 24 points - Phil & Katya
10. 23 points - Chris & Ola
11. 21 points - Craig & Flavia
12. 20 points - Rav & Aliona
13. 20 points - Jo & Brendan
14. 19 points - Joe & Kristina
Given that Jo and Joe have both been saved by the audience from being in the bottom two it's fair to say that the same might happen this week.
This could mean that Rav and Craig both end up in the bottom two again, and I can't call it yet.
What's everyone elses viewpoint?
1. 35 points - Ricky & Natalie
2. 32 points - Ali & Brian
3. 31 points - Zoe & James
4. 31 points - Jade & Ian
5. 30 points - Laila & Anton
6. 29 points - Ricky & Erin
7. 28 points - Natalie & Vincent
8. 25 points - Lynda & Darren
9. 24 points - Phil & Katya
10. 23 points - Chris & Ola
11. 21 points - Craig & Flavia
12. 20 points - Rav & Aliona
13. 20 points - Jo & Brendan
14. 19 points - Joe & Kristina
Given that Jo and Joe have both been saved by the audience from being in the bottom two it's fair to say that the same might happen this week.
This could mean that Rav and Craig both end up in the bottom two again, and I can't call it yet.
What's everyone elses viewpoint?
Ricky Groves & Erin Boag - Paso Doble
Facial hair seems to be a theme this week, let's see if Ricky can master the posture and lose the hips - save them for the other Latin dances!
He's certainly come out on the floor with the right attitude, not too sure about the scream though, is he in pain?
The trouble with wearing a bolero is that if you don't hold your frame correctly it will make your shoulders look hunched. I normally recommend my wedding grooms don't wear their jacket during the first dance for this very reason.
A lot of passion, albeit slightly poor footwork at times.
Based on the atmosphere he creates I'd give it a 7
He's certainly come out on the floor with the right attitude, not too sure about the scream though, is he in pain?
The trouble with wearing a bolero is that if you don't hold your frame correctly it will make your shoulders look hunched. I normally recommend my wedding grooms don't wear their jacket during the first dance for this very reason.
A lot of passion, albeit slightly poor footwork at times.
Based on the atmosphere he creates I'd give it a 7
Phil Tufnell & Katya Virshilas - Quickstep
So Phil has a knee problem and is going in for surgery tomorrow, let's see how it affects this quick and high-impact dance.
I wonder if Katya had to adjust the routine after Phil's knee diagnosis?
Nice start though needs to relax the shoulders and they lose connection just as they're starting the scatter chasses.
A few mistakes but all round a nice Quickstep, but 6-7 for me.
I wonder if Katya had to adjust the routine after Phil's knee diagnosis?
Nice start though needs to relax the shoulders and they lose connection just as they're starting the scatter chasses.
A few mistakes but all round a nice Quickstep, but 6-7 for me.
Jo Wood & Brendan Cole - Paso
I had Jo down as the one to exit last week, let's see if she can repay all those people who voted for her.
Well definitely a better performance than last week, though needs to keep her head up, and her shoulders are a little off line at times.
Shame about the end being mucked up.
Think this will be 5's, but definitely an improvement.
Well definitely a better performance than last week, though needs to keep her head up, and her shoulders are a little off line at times.
Shame about the end being mucked up.
Think this will be 5's, but definitely an improvement.
Laila Rouass & Anton du Beke - Quickstep
Anton is the only actual Ballroom professional in the males so this should be good.
With Anton's charm, and Laila's looks this could be the first time he makes it to the final, but let's get through the first couple of months eh Anton!
A couple of mistakes there, and for me the dance is lacking drive and energy. Laila needs to have more tension in her upper body.
Think this should be solid 7's though.
With Anton's charm, and Laila's looks this could be the first time he makes it to the final, but let's get through the first couple of months eh Anton!
A couple of mistakes there, and for me the dance is lacking drive and energy. Laila needs to have more tension in her upper body.
Think this should be solid 7's though.
Joe Calzaghe & Kristina Rihanoff - Paso Doble
The pre-series favourite sent the bookies laughing all the way to the bank in the first week. Paso however could be more his dance.
Interesting belt there Joe!
In Paso the man stands up straight with a slight curve outwards in the spine, Joe appears to be a little hunched over throughout.
Will definitely lose marks for lifting her, even if it wasn't intended as a lift.
Certainly a better performance than anything he brought to the floor in the first week, but lacked good posture.
Think it will be 5's, but may obtain a 6...
Interesting belt there Joe!
In Paso the man stands up straight with a slight curve outwards in the spine, Joe appears to be a little hunched over throughout.
Will definitely lose marks for lifting her, even if it wasn't intended as a lift.
Certainly a better performance than anything he brought to the floor in the first week, but lacked good posture.
Think it will be 5's, but may obtain a 6...
Jade Johnson & Ian Waite - Quickstep
A fast dance which could suit Jade's athleticism, even if it ends up wearing Ian out!
Jade looks a little uncomfortable during the jump from the stage, and is a little behind at the start of the next jump section.
Needs to relax the shoulders and make sure she isn't pushing the head forward.
Certainly full of energy but I think 6-7
Jade looks a little uncomfortable during the jump from the stage, and is a little behind at the start of the next jump section.
Needs to relax the shoulders and make sure she isn't pushing the head forward.
Certainly full of energy but I think 6-7
Ricky Whittle & Natalie Lowe - Paso Doble
Marked as 'The One To Beat' last week, I wouldn't have marked him quite as highly myself but he's definitely the main contender, if he can keep it up.
Natalie looks a little nervous before walking out, but on the evidence of the first couple of moves I don't think there's anything to be nervous about.
A lot of passion and intensity and I must say a very impressive Paso performance so early in the series - helped by the quintessential Paso song.
This really could see the first 10 of the series but I think it will be a 9.
Natalie looks a little nervous before walking out, but on the evidence of the first couple of moves I don't think there's anything to be nervous about.
A lot of passion and intensity and I must say a very impressive Paso performance so early in the series - helped by the quintessential Paso song.
This really could see the first 10 of the series but I think it will be a 9.
Craig Kelly & Flavia Cacace - Quickstep
Problems with his arm lines last week could be recreated in this fast and difficult dance.
Not too sure on Flavia's dress but an energetic start, though Craig needs to keep his shoulders down.
The worst thing about Quickstep is how noticeable it is when you jump and your partner doesn't, unfortunately Craig's errors are very noticeable.
Top line still requires a lot of work and I think this could be 5's
Not too sure on Flavia's dress but an energetic start, though Craig needs to keep his shoulders down.
The worst thing about Quickstep is how noticeable it is when you jump and your partner doesn't, unfortunately Craig's errors are very noticeable.
Top line still requires a lot of work and I think this could be 5's
Natalie Cassidy & Vincent Simone - Paso Doble
A chance for Natalie to really get her acting skills out, if she manages to get over the nerves.
Dancing is exhausting, especially for those coming to the 10 dance recaps all next week!
Better Flamenco hands at the start than Lynda's effort.
Hands are a little high when coming across her chest at times.
Much prefer traditional Paso music, gives much easier and more dramatic highlights.
A very good Paso, and Vincent shows John Sergeant how you SHOULD drag a lady across the floor!
For me an 8, but I think it will be 7-8
Dancing is exhausting, especially for those coming to the 10 dance recaps all next week!
Better Flamenco hands at the start than Lynda's effort.
Hands are a little high when coming across her chest at times.
Much prefer traditional Paso music, gives much easier and more dramatic highlights.
A very good Paso, and Vincent shows John Sergeant how you SHOULD drag a lady across the floor!
For me an 8, but I think it will be 7-8
Rav Wilding & Aliona Vilani - Quickstep
Rav's a big man and I do think he may struggle with the Quickstep, at least at making it look effortless!
Nice line at the start, shame about the slip and the Charlstons looked slightly off in the feet.
Huge gap between them meaning that they're not really together throughout the dance. Rav seems to be making quite a few mistakes and he would've been lucky to not have to hear from Craig.
4-5's
Nice line at the start, shame about the slip and the Charlstons looked slightly off in the feet.
Huge gap between them meaning that they're not really together throughout the dance. Rav seems to be making quite a few mistakes and he would've been lucky to not have to hear from Craig.
4-5's
Zoe Lucker & James Jordan - Paso Doble
Another top partnership back to dance again. Nice dress, now what about the dance?
Good shapes at the start and throughout, though really waiting for a big WOW moment, seems a little lacklustre.
I wonder if James grew the facial hair especially for the dance?
Hunched over at times but overall not too bad. Best Paso so far but still only a 7 for me.
Good shapes at the start and throughout, though really waiting for a big WOW moment, seems a little lacklustre.
I wonder if James grew the facial hair especially for the dance?
Hunched over at times but overall not too bad. Best Paso so far but still only a 7 for me.
Chris Hollins & Ola Jordan - Quickstep
Another top dancer from a fortnight ago, fast dances normally suit shorter competitors so will be interesting to see how this shapes up.
Keep the head up Chris at the start, but good hands as always (contrary to Len's criticism...!
Looks a little flat and laboured and appears to be a lack of connection between them, probably due to Chris' bum being a little stuck out.
I'm afraid I think this will only be a 6.
Keep the head up Chris at the start, but good hands as always (contrary to Len's criticism...!
Looks a little flat and laboured and appears to be a lack of connection between them, probably due to Chris' bum being a little stuck out.
I'm afraid I think this will only be a 6.
Lynda Bellingham & Darren Bennett - Paso Doble
A dance that requires passion and performance. Cha Cha wasn't very good last time but this could be a lot better.
Classic dress design, not quite sure about the Flamenco moves to start with - too rushed to get the impact.
Lacks 'attack' and is a bit too soft for my liking but definitely better than her first two outings on the dance floor.
Think this will only get a 6 however.
Classic dress design, not quite sure about the Flamenco moves to start with - too rushed to get the impact.
Lacks 'attack' and is a bit too soft for my liking but definitely better than her first two outings on the dance floor.
Think this will only get a 6 however.
Ali Bastian & Brian Fortuna - Quickstep
Very good Waltz last time they danced ballroom and should have the elegance to pull off a good quickstep.
Nice classic music choice.
Floaty and elegant beginning.
Good movement and control, though the top line looks a little nervous and she looks almost like she's leaning.
Shaming about the slight mistake there.
Fast and accurate footwork mainly , needs to stand up a little more at times.
7-8
Nice classic music choice.
Floaty and elegant beginning.
Good movement and control, though the top line looks a little nervous and she looks almost like she's leaning.
Shaming about the slight mistake there.
Fast and accurate footwork mainly , needs to stand up a little more at times.
7-8
Strictly Clementine video blog
Clementine, the living fashion doll, is a huge fan of Strictly Come Dancing and like millions of people is following every heel-turn of the hit BBC show.
Each week the dolly diva will be sharing her thoughts on Strictly in an exclusive video diary for BBC Norfolk.
In the second week of the series, jockey Richard Dunwoody fell at the first hurdle as the judges failed to save him in the dreaded dance-off.
Dunwoody was beaten by Coronation Street actor Craig Kelly.
Clementine is making her weekly diary update from her country home, a sandcastle on Sheringham beach.
"I love Strictly and fashion is my passion, so I will be commenting on the fantastic fox-trot frocks and the, rare I know, dance dress disasters," she said.
Strictly Come Dancing returned to our screens on Friday, 18 September, 2009, with a new format and new judges.
The show captivated the nation when it first appeared and the re-discovered love of dancing shows no sign of abating.
Clementine, the living fashion doll
Clementine has developed a soft spot for Strictly hunk Rav Wilding
"I can't think of a nicer way to spend the chilly autumn evenings than to snuggle down and get a weekly fix of strictly, it gives your night a glamour glow," said Clementine.
'Strictly is like a nature programme for fashionistas.
"We get to see celebrities in their natural habitat - glittering under studio lights and in front of cameras. It's like Autumnwatch with sequins, just with none of the funny smells!
"I'm most looking forward to seeing the costumes. With so many contestants and so many different dances it's a real challenge for the costume designers to keep dazzling us, but they always do."
Read her blog on the below link:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/norfolk/hi/people_and_places/arts_and_culture/newsid_8281000/8281321.stm
Each week the dolly diva will be sharing her thoughts on Strictly in an exclusive video diary for BBC Norfolk.
In the second week of the series, jockey Richard Dunwoody fell at the first hurdle as the judges failed to save him in the dreaded dance-off.
Dunwoody was beaten by Coronation Street actor Craig Kelly.
Clementine is making her weekly diary update from her country home, a sandcastle on Sheringham beach.
"I love Strictly and fashion is my passion, so I will be commenting on the fantastic fox-trot frocks and the, rare I know, dance dress disasters," she said.
Strictly Come Dancing returned to our screens on Friday, 18 September, 2009, with a new format and new judges.
The show captivated the nation when it first appeared and the re-discovered love of dancing shows no sign of abating.
Clementine, the living fashion doll
Clementine has developed a soft spot for Strictly hunk Rav Wilding
"I can't think of a nicer way to spend the chilly autumn evenings than to snuggle down and get a weekly fix of strictly, it gives your night a glamour glow," said Clementine.
'Strictly is like a nature programme for fashionistas.
"We get to see celebrities in their natural habitat - glittering under studio lights and in front of cameras. It's like Autumnwatch with sequins, just with none of the funny smells!
"I'm most looking forward to seeing the costumes. With so many contestants and so many different dances it's a real challenge for the costume designers to keep dazzling us, but they always do."
Read her blog on the below link:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/norfolk/hi/people_and_places/arts_and_culture/newsid_8281000/8281321.stm
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