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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2016 20:34:49 GMT
No spoiler for me thanks. Don't want it spoilt.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 24, 2016 20:39:37 GMT
The judge and Greg need to reign it in a bit. It was too manic. Dreading Ed Balls. Personally, I wil Ed balls all the best and hope that he proves everyone wrong and lasts (at least) 4 shows or more. He didn't show himself up. |
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Post by anthony40 on Sept 24, 2016 20:44:37 GMT
Hmm, true but who knows what yet to come?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2016 21:49:43 GMT
I embrace the spoiler, I hate the pretence that the Sunday show is live when everyone knows it's not. Plus I usually record it and watch it in about 10 minutes flat once I've cut out all the judges' sections and other such rubbish. Plus it makes going on Digital Spy much more fun.
I loved Daisy and Danny, thought the tiny bit of Tango Ore actually did was good (the rest of the dance was rubbish), thought Judge Rinder and Laura were awful and thought Ed wasn't as bad as I expected! I think Melvin will be eliminated first.
I also thought it was strange to see a Paso Doble week 1 - presumably it was just a gimmick because Gorka is Spanish? Equally strange that Danny will be doing Viennese Waltz next week though - it's not the easiest of ballroom dances!
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Post by theatremiss on Sept 24, 2016 22:08:48 GMT
No spoilers please. If I want them I can find them. I do hate the Sunday live pretence, they should just sack it and give the results out late on the Sat night like they used to
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Post by foxa on Sept 25, 2016 14:25:19 GMT
I thought there was some serious over-marking the second night - love Tameka, but that wasn't her dance, it was almost like she was sending it up. The music didn't help. Her partner is cute, but maybe not a great choreographer? Love Daisy too, but she was over-marked.
Hope Ed Balls stays in for at least a decent (say Jeremy Vine) amount of time. I think they are right - he is the sort of person this show is about and (sweetly) you can tell how much he wants to do well and how disappointed he was that he didn't do better.
Danny Mac is going to be entertaining, but as said above, he is a dancer so it's not as interesting, whereas Greg Rutherford's progress will be (he definitely is pigeon-toed so that's going to be something to overcome.)
I think Melvin and Naga might be in the first dance-off. I don't think they will have the same following as some of the others.
Reckon it's going to be a fun series!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2016 14:55:28 GMT
I hope Ed Balls goes first, don't like him as a person anyway and I don't think he's the best dancer
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Post by wickedgrin on Sept 25, 2016 15:45:03 GMT
I enjoy the show but it has got very serious. Generally a high standard but I miss the fun elements of previous series - Russell Grant and Julian (I live to dance) Clary for example. Lots of people already at the top of their game, such as Danny Mac with nowhere to go. Not as interesting as someone who has had no dance training but talented and watching them improve from week to week.
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Post by d'James on Sept 25, 2016 15:53:35 GMT
It will be interesting to see how popular certain characters are. Ore for example is probably not that well known, so may find himself in the dance off sooner than he thinks. Anastacia's another one, she hasn't been in the public eye much recently but I really like her so hope she gets a few weeks.
We'll see what Melvin does next week but there seems to be a consensus that he'll be in the dance off. It's a shame because I really like him but I think the shows he's famous for are not well known to the Strictly viewership.
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Post by anthony40 on Sept 25, 2016 15:55:01 GMT
It could also be Naga and Lesley Joseph
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Post by foxa on Sept 25, 2016 16:06:34 GMT
Yes, I wondered about Lesley Joseph too.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2016 17:45:36 GMT
It's all about Judge Rinder, Lesley Joseph and Tameka Empson for me. There are a lot of really nice celebrities this year but for me, those three were all so entertaining and what I love the show for. Greg Rutherford, Danny Mac and Will Young are the ones to watch for the title though I think.
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Post by anthony40 on Sept 25, 2016 17:55:56 GMT
It's all about Judge Rinder, Lesley Joseph and Tameka Empson for me. There are a lot of really nice celebrities this year but for me, those three were all so entertaining and what I love the show for. Greg Rutherford, Danny Mac and Will Young are the ones to watch for the title though I think. Even at this early stage, I have to agree with Ryan. Greg Rutherford, Danny Mac or Will Young The problem with Tameka is that LARGER THAN LIFE personality and it's all about reining that in and moulding her and I fear this could, ultimately, be her downfall. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2016 18:08:27 GMT
Even at this early stage, I have to agree with Ryan. Greg Rutherford, Danny Mac or Will Young The problem with Tameka is that LARGER THAN LIFE personality and it's all about reining that in and moulding her and I fear this could, ultimately, be her downfall. I know what you mean but it's the way she is just throwing herself into it and having a ball as well is just what the show is about for me. I seriously think the way she attacked that Paso Doble with all the subtlety of a bullet train like she was running with the bulls in Pamplona will remain one of my favourite moments of the series. It was a genuine joy to behold. Same with Lesley's waltz, there was something just so heartmeltingly lovely and sad about it. I know it was far from perfect and I certainly don't see her winning but for those two minutes I thought she was the best one of the whole bunch. It was so touchingly genuine. |
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Post by stanne on Sept 25, 2016 19:08:48 GMT
Mmm... I wonder if he is "replacing" Ian? Hadn't even thought of that! We'll soon find out. Ian Waite went years ago! They retire them off after a few years... apart from Anton and Brendan, unfortunately.  |
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Post by stanne on Sept 25, 2016 19:10:37 GMT
I hope Ed Balls goes first, don't like him as a person anyway and I don't think he's the best dancer I'm voting for him! Don't want him to go yet... |
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Post by johartuk on Sept 25, 2016 19:10:48 GMT
The overall standard of this year's celebs seems pretty high. Loved Judge Rinder, Danny Mac, Will Young, Louise Redknapp and Anastacia. Greg Rutherford was a pleasant surprise.
I like that that the competition seems pretty wide open at the moment, with several looking like possible finalists/winners.
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Post by stanne on Sept 25, 2016 19:13:49 GMT
I thought there was some serious over-marking the second night - love Tameka, but that wasn't her dance, it was almost like she was sending it up. The music didn't help. Her partner is cute, but maybe not a great choreographer? Love Daisy too, but she was over-marked. Hope Ed Balls stays in for at least a decent (say Jeremy Vine) amount of time. I think they are right - he is the sort of person this show is about and (sweetly) you can tell how much he wants to do well and how disappointed he was that he didn't do better. Danny Mac is going to be entertaining, but as said above, he is a dancer so it's not as interesting, whereas Greg Rutherford's progress will be (he definitely is pigeon-toed so that's going to be something to overcome.) I think Melvin and Naga might be in the first dance-off. I don't think they will have the same following as some of the others. Reckon it's going to be a fun series! Agree about the over-marking... several people in the 30s on the first show!! I don't think that has ever happened before. |
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Post by anthony40 on Sept 25, 2016 19:24:59 GMT
Mmm... I wonder if he is "replacing" Ian? Hadn't even thought of that! We'll soon find out. Ian Waite went years ago! They retire them off after a few years... apart from Anton and Brendan, unfortunately. Hmm, I thought Ian Waite was actively involved in It Takes Two? |
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Post by stanne on Sept 25, 2016 19:33:36 GMT
Ian Waite went years ago! They retire them off after a few years... apart from Anton and Brendan, unfortunately. Hmm, I thought Ian Waite was actively involved in It Takes Two? Yes he is, Anthony, but he hasn't been on the main show for years and isn't the "ballroom expert" on ITT... is he??  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2016 19:45:03 GMT
Mmm... I wonder if he is "replacing" Ian? Hadn't even thought of that! We'll soon find out. Ian Waite went years ago! They retire them off after a few years... apart from Anton and Brendan, unfortunately. Oh I know Ian left the dancing show as such years ago, but he's stayed as a regular "expert" on It Takes Two with Zoe... He looks at how the couples are doing so far, usually on a Wednesday! If this other chap is stepping into Ian's shoes, then what will Ian do? We met Ian on our Strictly cruise with Camilla. He was charming, as was she... He revealed (in a Q/A session) that he would dearly love a role as some kind of judge/commentator or such like on the main show. |
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Post by anthony40 on Sept 25, 2016 19:48:13 GMT
Hmm, I thought Ian Waite was actively involved in It Takes Two? Yes he is, Anthony, but he hasn't been on the main show for years and isn't the "ballroom expert" on ITT... is he?? Hmm. I haven't really paid that much attention. There's that other woman tough, isn't there. Her are capes me now. Brunette. |
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Post by stanne on Sept 25, 2016 19:56:04 GMT
Ian Waite went years ago! They retire them off after a few years... apart from Anton and Brendan, unfortunately. Oh I know Ian left the dancing show as such years ago, but he's stayed as a regular "expert" on It Takes Two with Zoe... He looks at how the couples are doing so far, usually on a Wednesday! If this other chap is stepping into Ian's shoes, then what will Ian do? We met Ian on our Strictly cruise with Camilla. He was charming, as was she... He revealed (in a Q/A session) that he would dearly love a role as some kind of judge/commentator or such like on the main show. Oh God - I hope we don't lose Ian on ITT!!  He isn't the ballroom expert though, is he? Isn't that Karen Hardy?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2016 19:56:40 GMT
Karen Hardy?
(Apologies... stanne and I were obviously typing at the same time!)
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Post by anthony40 on Sept 25, 2016 20:03:30 GMT
That her. Karen Hardy. The mysterious woman that (clearly knows her stuff) despite the general public not having any idea who she is, they drag out from hibernation, year after year.
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