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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 8, 2018 20:00:07 GMT
Final: Tozer, Roberts, Dooley please.
Anything else is a bloody travesty.
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Post by alece10 on Dec 8, 2018 20:06:17 GMT
Final: Tozer, Roberts, Dooley please. Anything else is a bloody travesty. I agree but can you trust the public to do the right thing? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2018 20:12:17 GMT
How did Ashley get 40 for an American Smooth that contained about half a dozen (badly danced) steps of actual ballroom? I counted maybe 3 Foxtrot steps and her technique in them was awful. I thought the whole thing was really ugly.
The standard this year really is atrocious.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Dec 8, 2018 20:13:22 GMT
Most improved of the series - Sugg followed by Dooley
Most watchable of the series - Tozer
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Post by oxfordsimon on Dec 8, 2018 20:14:47 GMT
How did Ashley get 40 for an American Smooth that contained about half a dozen (badly danced) steps of actual ballroom? I counted maybe 3 Foxtrot steps and her technique in them was awful. I thought the whole thing was really ugly. The standard this year really is atrocious. That also applies to the marking. Inconsistent at best Manipulated/capricious at worst |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2018 20:41:13 GMT
Charleston - traditional, some clunky dismounts but quite entertaining. VW - very touching - undermarked Paso - it really wasn't a paso. No Spanish flair, no real basic content. Very ugly hair Terrible make up too. They’ve been very heavy handed with the blusher tonight. |
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Post by jaqs on Dec 8, 2018 21:57:16 GMT
Really enjoyed Faye for once and thought Joe was much improved in his first dance.
Appreciated the dances that had suitable music tonight and the nice ballroom dresses.
The overmarking of Ashley felt a bit desperate.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Dec 15, 2018 18:37:46 GMT
It's final time
Bookies reckon Stacey has it in the bag
Radio Times poll say it is Joe on 48%
Time will tell.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 15, 2018 18:54:50 GMT
Well I think Ashley is beautiful and that she danced the Dirty Dancing routine beautifullly. No idea about the technicalities but it worked for me. Stacey looks very lukewarm by comparison.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Dec 15, 2018 19:08:13 GMT
First dances
Ashley - It was far from a clean dance. There was clunky armwork, clunky footwork and the dance was all about a lift and not the actual content of the dance
Stacey - That was pedestrian. Lacking in real crispness, too much faff to start with and it really went nowhere
Faye - That was special. Proper dance content, proper story telling. I wasn't tempted to look away
Joe - Better than first time - but not the best showcase for him.
Faye wins round 1
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 15, 2018 19:09:10 GMT
Joe is still very “gawkward” abd his hands were like shovels.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Dec 15, 2018 19:47:05 GMT
Show dances
Ashley - that is exactly what I expected from her. So much of her previous burlesque style and so little ballroom or latin content. Revolve was a gimmick too much. It wasn't engaging to watch.
Stacey - too much faffing - again. Running round and posing is not dance. And the jive footwork was not up to scratch
Faye - Slow to start - but what a build. It was a proper dance. Packed with steps. Gave me shivers. It was her calling card for leading roles on stage
Joe - He was loving that. A real achievement for a complete novice. Lots of content. Real passion.
Faye wins round 2 and Joe was my second place.
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Post by justfran on Dec 15, 2018 19:56:36 GMT
I think it’s quite close to call so far. In my opinion I’d be happy for any of the ladies to win, please don’t let Joe win as although yes he has improved a lot he isn’t the best dancer. Stacey’s showdance was very crowd pleasing (helped by the music), Ashley’s showdance did showcase her style and love of dance, Faye’s was very musical theatre. She’s been in many shows over the years so do feel it’s a bit unfair that isn’t mentioned as much as Ashley’s dance experience (they weren’t doing the waltz or foxtrot in the Pussycat Dolls!).
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Post by peggysue on Dec 15, 2018 20:04:29 GMT
I would really love Stacey and Kevin to win. I know she may not be the best technically but she has developed a lot since the beginning, is always enthusiastic and I love her partnership with Kevin. He always seems very supportive of his dance partners and I think it’s about time he gets to lift the glitterball with his celeb partner!
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Post by oxfordsimon on Dec 15, 2018 20:22:49 GMT
Final dances
Ashley - I just don't like this choreography. Too much dancing with books in hand - keeping contact at a minimum. It is fun but not what I want from this dance. Danced well - but not enough for me
Stacey - Really didn't rate this choreography first time round. And it hasn't improved. Don't like at all. Especially the silly grin at the end.
Faye - Has she gone too theatrical with her choices? I still like this routine. Great attitude and character throughout.
Joe - fun, relatively traditional and danced better than first time round
Faye wins again because it is the best choreo/dance combination
Faye should win - but who knows!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 15, 2018 20:25:12 GMT
Am I right in thinking Sean Walsh isn’t there tonight?
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Post by justfran on Dec 15, 2018 20:26:30 GMT
Seann is there (unfortunately!). I’ve seen him in the group. Haven’t seen Danny though.
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Post by alece10 on Dec 15, 2018 20:26:56 GMT
Am I right in thinking Sean Walsh isn’t there tonight? He is there hovering in the background. |
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Post by alece10 on Dec 15, 2018 20:27:44 GMT
Final dances Ashley - I just don't like this choreography. Too much dancing with books in hand - keeping contact at a minimum. It is fun but not what I want from this dance. Danced well - but not enough for me Stacey - Really didn't rate this choreography first time round. And it hasn't improved. Don't like at all. Especially the silly grin at the end. Faye - Has she gone too theatrical with her choices? I still like this routine. Great attitude and character throughout. Joe - fun, relatively traditional and danced better than first time round Faye wins again because it is the best choreo/dance combination Faye should win - but who knows! Agree. |
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Post by justfran on Dec 15, 2018 20:29:07 GMT
Ooh I’ve just seen Danny is there, that’s a surprise!
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Post by elmolover79 on Dec 15, 2018 20:30:08 GMT
With you on this one my votes were for stacey and kevin. I cannot call it now anyone who wins tonight deserves it.😀 I'm already wondering who they will get for next year??🤣🤣
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 15, 2018 20:30:17 GMT
Am I right in thinking Sean Walsh isn’t there tonight? He is there hovering in the background. The very far background apparently! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2018 20:31:00 GMT
Was there any follow-up on the whole Danny thing? Do he ever make a statement?
(I’m Drag Racing tonight, will catch up on Strictly tomorrow.)
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Post by justfran on Dec 15, 2018 20:43:15 GMT
I don’t think there was anything said by Danny (nothing I saw anyway!).
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Post by oxfordsimon on Dec 15, 2018 20:54:11 GMT
Wrong result
Wrong result
Wrong result
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