So Bruno and Len vote Rav and that sends Martina home (with Martina being two-love up at that point courtesy of Craig and Alisha).
Think both couples were unfortunate to be in the bottom two and thought Martina had more promise than Rav, but that's life I suppose.
Wish I could lip-read what Matt and Martina are saying to each other during their last dance!
Oh well, here's to next week and the remaining 8 celebrities.
Although I'll mention now that this blog won't be running live next Friday night due to our practice session on 25th September, but i'll blog per dance after we finish.
Hope people have found this interesting to read and i'll try and update during the week if anything interesting catches my eye!
By the way, if you want to apply for the ballot to get tickets for a special Strictly recording at Blackpool Tower on Saturday 7th November then please visit http://shows.external.bbc.co.uk/help/shows/Strictlycomedancing to apply before Sunday 27th September 10pm. Only one application per household though!
Saturday, 19 September 2009
The dance off!
Both dancing a Rumba, this makes comparison a lot easier!
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Rav first...
A better performance I think than earlier on and hips are working better than earlier (though not always in the correct direction!)
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Now Martina...
Just feels like there's more emotion in those first few steps than Rav's whole dance. Taking slightly smaller steps now which is helping (wonder if she saw the blog!)
Loss of balance there as she gets carried away, let's hope that doesn't ruin her chances.
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Will the judges base on both dances, or just the dance off?! For me i'm afraid it has to be Rav still to go.
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Rav first...
A better performance I think than earlier on and hips are working better than earlier (though not always in the correct direction!)
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Now Martina...
Just feels like there's more emotion in those first few steps than Rav's whole dance. Taking slightly smaller steps now which is helping (wonder if she saw the blog!)
Loss of balance there as she gets carried away, let's hope that doesn't ruin her chances.
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Will the judges base on both dances, or just the dance off?! For me i'm afraid it has to be Rav still to go.
The moment of truth!
Well done Ian (still not biased!)
Joe's through, unlucky for the bottom two couples I don't think they deserve to be there.
Bottom two therefore are:
Rav Wilding and Aliona Vilani
Martina Hingis and Matthew Cutler
Based on Latin performances I think Rav will be going out i'm afraid.
Joe's through, unlucky for the bottom two couples I don't think they deserve to be there.
Bottom two therefore are:
Rav Wilding and Aliona Vilani
Martina Hingis and Matthew Cutler
Based on Latin performances I think Rav will be going out i'm afraid.
Leaderboard
So combined leaderboard is as follows:
So Joe sticks to the bottom as I predicted and Ali manages to remain on top (although I think Chris' Rumba was better than Ali's she would still take top place over both dances in my book).
I'm afraid Joe that based on this weekend's performances I think you will unfortunately have to leave early, I just think there's more potential in the other dancers.
What does everyone else think? To comment/reply just click the comment link below this post.
| Couple | Score |
| Ali Bastian and Brian Fortuna | 60 |
| Chris Hollins and Ola Jordan | 56 |
| Jade Johnson and Ian Waite | 52 |
| Ricky Groves and Erin Boag | 47 |
| Martina Hingis and Matthew Cutler | 46 |
| Lynda Bellingham and Darren Bennett | 44 |
| Rav Wilding and Aliona Vilani | 41 |
| Joe Calzaghe and Kristina Rihanoff | 32 |
So Joe sticks to the bottom as I predicted and Ali manages to remain on top (although I think Chris' Rumba was better than Ali's she would still take top place over both dances in my book).
I'm afraid Joe that based on this weekend's performances I think you will unfortunately have to leave early, I just think there's more potential in the other dancers.
What does everyone else think? To comment/reply just click the comment link below this post.
Ricky Groves & Erin Boag
I think Ricky's personality will come through in the dance, but there might be problems from the waist down.
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Stompy but certainly lots of personality, though I feel like my eyes have been burnt by the hip thrusting at the judges.
Not bad forward walks but again another celebrity who has to learn to use the floor better - not easy though and that will hopefully come with more practice.
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Overall a lively performance let down by slightly rigid and legs and feet. I think this will be a 6.
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Stompy but certainly lots of personality, though I feel like my eyes have been burnt by the hip thrusting at the judges.
Not bad forward walks but again another celebrity who has to learn to use the floor better - not easy though and that will hopefully come with more practice.
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Overall a lively performance let down by slightly rigid and legs and feet. I think this will be a 6.
Martina Hingis & Matthew Cutler
...and now I'm back in time with the live show!
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Rumba I think will work for Martina but she will need to use her core ab muscles better tonight.
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Not too bad to begin, still needs to use the floor better - and maybe take smaller side steps in the Cucaracha's.
Hands not too bad but need work.
Make sure your weight is over the foot when moving.
I think this will be a 6-7
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Rumba I think will work for Martina but she will need to use her core ab muscles better tonight.
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Not too bad to begin, still needs to use the floor better - and maybe take smaller side steps in the Cucaracha's.
Hands not too bad but need work.
Make sure your weight is over the foot when moving.
I think this will be a 6-7
Joe Calzaghe & Kristina Rihanoff
Hmm...Joe Calzaghe and Cha Cha...
Could be good personality-wise but I need to see some hips to be convinced!
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Need to loosen up Joe and weight over the balls of your feet. Don't throw the arm back in the New Yorks.
I'm afraid there aren't many hip actions being shown here and I think this is going to be 4-5.
Could be good personality-wise but I need to see some hips to be convinced!
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Need to loosen up Joe and weight over the balls of your feet. Don't throw the arm back in the New Yorks.
I'm afraid there aren't many hip actions being shown here and I think this is going to be 4-5.
Chris Hollins & Ola Jordan
Almost back up to present time!
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Nice start, looking good so far, and nice facial expressions.
Not too bad with the hips either.
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I must say, Chris has surprised me with a very good Rumba!
I think that deserves 7-8.
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Nice start, looking good so far, and nice facial expressions.
Not too bad with the hips either.
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I must say, Chris has surprised me with a very good Rumba!
I think that deserves 7-8.
Rav Wilding & Aliona Vilani
Rumba is always a difficult dance for the boys, trying to move the hips whilst still looking manly.
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Needs to be softer in his walking and give his hips a chance to actually work, though not too bad in places. Lines are rushed at times.
Another 5-6
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Needs to be softer in his walking and give his hips a chance to actually work, though not too bad in places. Lines are rushed at times.
Another 5-6
Lynda Bellingham & Darren Bennett
Not sure if i'd have marked 8 for Ali & Brian's Rumba, but then that's why i'm writing a blog and not judging!
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So a cheeky Cha Cha in store hopefully!
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Unfortunately no real hip movement, needs to use the floor a little better (hip movement is generated by pushing into the floor).
Should be dancing on the balls of the fleet and seems flat at points.
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Admittedly not as good as Ali's Rumba so I suppose I might have under-marked, but I think this will be a 5/6
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So a cheeky Cha Cha in store hopefully!
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Unfortunately no real hip movement, needs to use the floor a little better (hip movement is generated by pushing into the floor).
Should be dancing on the balls of the fleet and seems flat at points.
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Admittedly not as good as Ali's Rumba so I suppose I might have under-marked, but I think this will be a 5/6
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