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Post by lou105 on Dec 12, 2022 16:18:32 GMT
I wonder if the combination of Will's apparent reaction to being critiqued, and the choice of style for the Couple's Choice lost him votes?
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Post by foxa on Dec 12, 2022 16:31:01 GMT
Previously, I would say Will came across as if well-cast in the dancing role (i.e. he inhabited the character in a non-cringey way) whereas both his cape work and his couples' choice were a tiny bit embarrassing. I wonder if they'd gone for a more musical theatre dance rather than street dance if they would have done better.
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Post by karloscar on Dec 12, 2022 17:42:16 GMT
Doing a couple's choice in the semifinal was a bad idea, they might have gotten away with that nonsense a few weeks earlier, but not this late in the competition. That and a poor Paso meant this was the right outcome. If Gorka, Vito or Carlos can come up with a really spectacular showdance for their partners that absolutely wows the audience they might just steal it, but it's really Hamza and Jowita's glitterball to lose now.
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Post by anthony40 on Dec 12, 2022 21:03:47 GMT
A few thoughts.
Firstly, what the hell was Tess wearing? That blue cross the boob thing?
Kudos to both Carlos and Vito- each in their first appearance on Strictly to have gotten their partners to the final- Vito in particular for overcoming the language issue.
Finally, Hamza to win!
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Post by Matt on Dec 12, 2022 21:07:29 GMT
You don’t get much better in the business than Shirley for being able to critique Latin and ballroom, I would hate to lose her as a judge, but she needs to pull it back slightly. She offers really constructive feedback but she does also over score.
I’ve always felt that Anton doesn’t have the same level of knowledge, now I know that’s a bit strange to say as he is a pro dancer, but how many times has he said “well I liked it. 10!” When Craig has given an 8 and pointed out all the things they did wrong. He’s a good entertaining judge but I feel like he doesn’t know what he’s looking at some times. Last year you could see him struggling through his comments sometimes when he would just end yo making silly noises instead of actually commenting on the dance.
Anyway, I think it was the right call tonight, the couples choice was a bit cringe and awkward for me, they needed like 20% more energy and speed to it. I think we have the best dancers in the final.
I’ve voted for Molly every week, giving minimum 2 votes and usually 1 for Hamza, but now it’s the final I think I’ve gotta give all my votes to Hamza.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Dec 12, 2022 21:13:25 GMT
Of the four finalists, three of the pros are in their first season. Only Gorka has done this before.
Not sure what that says about this season though!
Looking at the track records of the finalists, Fleur and Molly have both been in the dance off FOUR times. That has never happened before.
Hamza and Helen have never been in the dance off. Neither had Will until last night.
I would love to see the actual voting figures. Perhaps it is time for the dance off to be abolished and for the lowest combined scoring partnership being eliminated each week.
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Post by Matt on Dec 12, 2022 21:16:57 GMT
Of the four finalists, three of the pros are in their first season. Only Gorka has done this before. Not sure what that says about this season though! Looking at the track records of the finalists, Fleur and Molly have both been in the dance off FOUR times. That has never happened before. Hamza and Helen have never been in the dance off. Neither had Will until last night. I would love to see the actual voting figures. Perhaps it is time for the dance off to be abolished and for the lowest combined scoring partnership being eliminated each week. Seems that if you do well one year you get paired with the least potential the next. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Carlos and Vito have the same next year. I can bet that Gio has said he will only stay on if he’s paired well. I think we will see a bigger group of pros leave this year too, maybe Cameron will finally get a shot? 😅
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Post by oxfordsimon on Dec 12, 2022 21:24:29 GMT
I feel bad for Cameron having been overlooked for two seasons now. Neil has been badly treated over a number of years.
Vito is a real asset. Carlos suffers from Kevin Clifton syndrome - he is too intent on making himself look good rather than keeping focus on his partner.
I hope Gio stays for another year or two. He is really the best at showcasing his partner. And he was badly let down by being paired with Richie. That was just so uncomfortable to watch
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Post by Jon on Dec 12, 2022 21:25:56 GMT
I would have thought Katya or Karen would be the ones to leave as they've been there for a while.
Weirdly this is the first time in four years they've had no withdrawals.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Dec 12, 2022 21:40:12 GMT
Tony was essentially a withdrawal
An unusually timed one. But he wasn't eliminated by the judges
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