I'm expecting Laila to be saved by public vote, and a Natalie Cassidy/Phil Tufnell dance-off - but how have the public voted?
Well that's one of my dance-off possibles saved by the public, could Laila be in trouble this week? Either way I think they'll save her till the bottom three.
As expected!
Out of these two I think Phil will be the one going home, assuming Ricky can make the Viennese a little smoother this time.
A nice performance from Phil & Katya, let's see Ricky's response.
Seems smoother this time, but still too skippy. Not quite as dynamic this time and I think Ricky could be in trouble.
It'll be a close call and I imagine it will be a Len decider tonight.
2-1 to Phil, then Len votes for Ricky so Phil gets sent home, the right decision I feel.
Do you agree with the decision?
Saturday, 14 November 2009
Leaderboard
So with Ian and Jade not dancing the leaderboard is a little shorter than expected:
1. 35 points - Ricky & Natalie
1. 35 points - Ali & Brian
3. 34 points - Natalie & Vincent
4. 31 points - Phil & Katya
5. 30 points - Chris & Ola
6. 29 points - Ricky & Erin
7. 22 points - Laila & Anton
A week where I'd have marked the top two quite a bit lower than they received from the judges, and personally really didn't like Natalie & Vincent's Foxtrot.
My bottom two would be Phil & Natalie (I think Laila will get the sympathy vote), but I think there could be a surprise in store this week!
What do you think?
1. 35 points - Ricky & Natalie
1. 35 points - Ali & Brian
3. 34 points - Natalie & Vincent
4. 31 points - Phil & Katya
5. 30 points - Chris & Ola
6. 29 points - Ricky & Erin
7. 22 points - Laila & Anton
A week where I'd have marked the top two quite a bit lower than they received from the judges, and personally really didn't like Natalie & Vincent's Foxtrot.
My bottom two would be Phil & Natalie (I think Laila will get the sympathy vote), but I think there could be a surprise in store this week!
What do you think?
Ali Bastian & Brian Fortuna - Cha Cha
A perfect dance last week, sadly I don't think they'll perform quite as well this week - Ali hasn't performed well in the fast Latin dances so far.
The fringing is hiding the inadequacies in her hip action, and an obvious mistake in the middle.
Didn't really float my boat, but then pretty much what I was expecting from the performance.
Should score ok though and probably 7-8.
The fringing is hiding the inadequacies in her hip action, and an obvious mistake in the middle.
Didn't really float my boat, but then pretty much what I was expecting from the performance.
Should score ok though and probably 7-8.
Natalie Cassidy & Vincent Simone - Foxtrot
Not too sure on the hair-bow! But should really concentrate on the dancing I suppose.
Not liking the dance to be honest, it's a little un-imaginative and boring and doesn't appear to have much contrast of fast and slow.
Lots of mistakes creeping in and overall a real let down for me. I'd give them 6's.
Not liking the dance to be honest, it's a little un-imaginative and boring and doesn't appear to have much contrast of fast and slow.
Lots of mistakes creeping in and overall a real let down for me. I'd give them 6's.
Laila Rouass & Anton du Beke - Rumba
I thought their Paso last week was very good, and deserved higher marks than it received. Anton's Latin choreography has been a bit weak this series so i'm hoping we see some improvement in the content.
That foot/ankle injury is obviously causing Laila serious problems and the dance has definitely suffered.
I think they might let Anton get away with that lift this week!
The main problem is that Laila couldn't generate any hip action as it requires pushing into the floor.
So difficult to have any opinion on a score and there have to be a lot of generosity to get anything higher than a 6, unfortunately.
That foot/ankle injury is obviously causing Laila serious problems and the dance has definitely suffered.
I think they might let Anton get away with that lift this week!
The main problem is that Laila couldn't generate any hip action as it requires pushing into the floor.
So difficult to have any opinion on a score and there have to be a lot of generosity to get anything higher than a 6, unfortunately.
Chris Hollins & Ola Jordan - Paso Doble
So Chris gave his best performance last week, can he keep it up with the Paso this week?
Not sure on the facial expressions, but definitely an aggressive attacking attitude. I don't personally like all the jumping stamps but the ending was very good and generally very good technique throughout.
Easily 8's, maybe even a 9 or two.
Not sure on the facial expressions, but definitely an aggressive attacking attitude. I don't personally like all the jumping stamps but the ending was very good and generally very good technique throughout.
Easily 8's, maybe even a 9 or two.
Ricky Groves & Erin Boag - Viennese Waltz
Another celebrity who's more at home in the ballroom dances. His Viennese American Smooth was very good so I'm expecting good things tonight.
A little skippy, which i'm sure Craig will pick up on, fleckerl wasn't too bad though.
The dance is let down by the skipping as it ruins the overall look, and with only 3 real steps to choose from you do have to perform them well.
I think it should easily achieve 8's.
A little skippy, which i'm sure Craig will pick up on, fleckerl wasn't too bad though.
The dance is let down by the skipping as it ruins the overall look, and with only 3 real steps to choose from you do have to perform them well.
I think it should easily achieve 8's.
Ricky Whittle & Natalie Lowe - Jive
Can Ricky make it through this week's routine without making mistakes?
Lots of energy, though i'd prefer to see his feet come together a little more during the chasses.
Flicks are quick though the toes need to be pointed down during each kick.
Seemed to have lost stamina by the end though, not surprised with the speed and amount of choreography in the routine.
Should get 9's though.
Lots of energy, though i'd prefer to see his feet come together a little more during the chasses.
Flicks are quick though the toes need to be pointed down during each kick.
Seemed to have lost stamina by the end though, not surprised with the speed and amount of choreography in the routine.
Should get 9's though.
Phil Tufnell & Katya Virshilas - American Smooth
Phil should be more at home in the ballroom dances, if he can just control his shoulders. The lifts should be interesting to see though.
It's a little frantic for a foxtrot for my liking but his top line is quite good. The lifts were executed well and overall not too bad a performance.
For me it's a 7
It's a little frantic for a foxtrot for my liking but his top line is quite good. The lifts were executed well and overall not too bad a performance.
For me it's a 7
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
Week 8 in 60 seconds
Don't have time to watch all the videos, or read my comments? Then why not look at the week 8 in 60 seconds summary video.
Actor and local boy, Craig Kelly on Saturday became the eighth celebrity to be voted off the seventh series of BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing in a special show live from Blackpool's Tower Ballroom - the spiritual home of all things ballroom.
In week eight of the nation's favourite dance contest, live from the splendour of the world-famous Tower Ballroom, all nine of the remaining celebrity contestants and their professional partners took to the floor to perform a variety of show stopping dances.
After all the couples had performed, the combination of the judges' scores and viewers' votes left Craig and his professional partner Flavia Cacace in the bottom two and facing a dance off with actor Ricky Groves and his professional partner Erin Boag.
Craig and Flavia then performed their cha-cha-cha to 'Easy Lover' and Ricky and Erin performed their Salsa to 'Acuyuye' for the second time.
After both couples had danced it was down to the judges to cast their deciding vote. Making their decision on who to save, the judges commented:
Craig Revel Horwood, straight to the point, said: "I'd like to save Ricky and Erin."
Alesha Dixon affectionately said: "Craig, you've been very sweet my love, but I have to save Ricky and Erin."
Bruno Tonioli said: "Based on what I saw, I have to save Ricky and Erin."
Speaking about his time in the competition, Craig Kelly, whose aim throughout the competition was to make it to Blackpool to dance in front of his home town, said:
"I feel pretty amazing really. It's great that I made it to Blackpool. I mean, any other week was a massive Brucie bonus. And to have danced with the best dancer in the world, the last two and a half months have been incredible!"
On Saturday's show Craig and Flavia scored a total of 17 points for their cha-cha-cha from the judges - his lowest score of the competition.
As part of Strictly's Blackpool special, there was a performance by the legendary rocker Rod Stewart, who sang 'It's The Same Old Song'. Making it a family affair, Rod's wife, model and ex-Strictly contestant Penny Lancaster returned to the dance floor with professional dancer Matthew Cutler to perform a cha-cha-cha during Rod's song.
To commemorate Remembrance Sunday all of the remaining celebrity dancers and their professional partners took to the floor for a 1940s-inspired Swing dance - the first group dance for the celebrities since the beginning of the series. They were accompanied by former Strictly Champion Jill Halfpenny, who was crowned winner in series 2 in 2005, the last time that the show was live from Blackpool. And as an added bonus Bruce Forsyth accompanied the group swing dance with a rendition of 'Almost Like Being In Love'.
Making the most of the grandeur of Blackpool's Tower Ballroom, the Strictly professional dancers also performed a group Viennese Waltz to 'I Put A Spell On You'.
As the competition hots up, next week the remaining eight celebrities and their professional partners will perform a range of dances to stay in the competition and be in with a chance of being crowned Strictly Come Dancing Champion 2009.
Actor and local boy, Craig Kelly on Saturday became the eighth celebrity to be voted off the seventh series of BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing in a special show live from Blackpool's Tower Ballroom - the spiritual home of all things ballroom.
In week eight of the nation's favourite dance contest, live from the splendour of the world-famous Tower Ballroom, all nine of the remaining celebrity contestants and their professional partners took to the floor to perform a variety of show stopping dances.
After all the couples had performed, the combination of the judges' scores and viewers' votes left Craig and his professional partner Flavia Cacace in the bottom two and facing a dance off with actor Ricky Groves and his professional partner Erin Boag.
Craig and Flavia then performed their cha-cha-cha to 'Easy Lover' and Ricky and Erin performed their Salsa to 'Acuyuye' for the second time.
After both couples had danced it was down to the judges to cast their deciding vote. Making their decision on who to save, the judges commented:
Craig Revel Horwood, straight to the point, said: "I'd like to save Ricky and Erin."
Alesha Dixon affectionately said: "Craig, you've been very sweet my love, but I have to save Ricky and Erin."
Bruno Tonioli said: "Based on what I saw, I have to save Ricky and Erin."
Speaking about his time in the competition, Craig Kelly, whose aim throughout the competition was to make it to Blackpool to dance in front of his home town, said:
"I feel pretty amazing really. It's great that I made it to Blackpool. I mean, any other week was a massive Brucie bonus. And to have danced with the best dancer in the world, the last two and a half months have been incredible!"
On Saturday's show Craig and Flavia scored a total of 17 points for their cha-cha-cha from the judges - his lowest score of the competition.
As part of Strictly's Blackpool special, there was a performance by the legendary rocker Rod Stewart, who sang 'It's The Same Old Song'. Making it a family affair, Rod's wife, model and ex-Strictly contestant Penny Lancaster returned to the dance floor with professional dancer Matthew Cutler to perform a cha-cha-cha during Rod's song.
To commemorate Remembrance Sunday all of the remaining celebrity dancers and their professional partners took to the floor for a 1940s-inspired Swing dance - the first group dance for the celebrities since the beginning of the series. They were accompanied by former Strictly Champion Jill Halfpenny, who was crowned winner in series 2 in 2005, the last time that the show was live from Blackpool. And as an added bonus Bruce Forsyth accompanied the group swing dance with a rendition of 'Almost Like Being In Love'.
Making the most of the grandeur of Blackpool's Tower Ballroom, the Strictly professional dancers also performed a group Viennese Waltz to 'I Put A Spell On You'.
As the competition hots up, next week the remaining eight celebrities and their professional partners will perform a range of dances to stay in the competition and be in with a chance of being crowned Strictly Come Dancing Champion 2009.
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