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See you again right here tomorrow…
What an evening! Thanks as ever for swinging by and including a bit sparkle to the remark field – please be a part of me again right here at 7.15pm tomorrow for the Outcomes. Get pleasure from the remainder of your Saturday, and I’ll see you then! Hx
Forgotten a lot of the dances already? Yeah, me too. However fear not – right here’s a really lengthy recap.
I’ll positively be watching Molly and Carlos once more, as I really feel like I didn’t actually join with that dance. And in addition Fleur and Vito, as a result of HOT, and Hamza and Jowita as a result of ECUADORRRR.
The voting is open!
The dancing is finished, and now it’s over to you. Hamza and Jowita are on the high of the leaderboard, with Matt and Nadiya and Will and Nancy at present occupying the dance-off hazard zone. Did NOT predict that, really feel like Will acquired a tough journey from the judges this night.
It’s time to vote – do NOT neglect the {couples} within the Cursed Center, we noticed how that turned out final week.
Scores: 8,9,10,10 – a complete of 37 for Tyler and Dianne.
Shirley isn’t accustomed to ‘Megamix within the storage’, however she liked his strikes. Anton thought it was spectacular. Craig needed the arms to be tightened up a bit extra, however he completely liked it. Motsi thought they had been the cherry on high of the icing.
This jogs my memory of the time Michelle Visage did Madonna’s Vogue and no one actually understood it.
I’m more and more satisfied that Tyler can dance something, he’s acquired some wonderful strikes. I don’t know the way you decide this by any remotely helpful standards, however I’m by no means going to object to listening to Dave Arch play UK storage and Tommy Blaize sing Craig David on Strictly. Having a bit couch bop, not gonna lie.
And eventually, it’s Tyler and Dianne!
It’s our first {Couples}’ Alternative of the season! Now, my irritation with CC is properly documented, however I’m additionally INCREDIBLY FICKLE as a result of Tyler and Dianne are dancing to a UK Storage Megamix and that’s just about my thought of musical heaven. Subsequent week any individual else will do wispy barefoot contempo-waft to some John Lewis sentimental guff and I’ll hate it once more. Please handle all complaints to notbothered@guardian.whatevs.
Tyler’s mum! Drink!
Scores: 7,8,7,8 – a complete of 30 for Ellie T and Johannes.
Motsi liked the character and everybody this week has upped their sport. Shirley preferred that Ellie’s body didn’t rattle, however her neck wants elevating. Anton liked Ellie’s fleckerl and the troublesome components, and Craig agrees that Ellie is far more assured in maintain – properly accomplished.
So Ellie is dancing to Sixties Lulu in a farm-themed Viennese Waltz while dressed as an IKEA shepherdess. The gingham frills are HIDEOUS and completely distract from what is definitely a really serviceable Viennese Waltz. You’re higher than this, Ellie.
Ellie T and Johannes!
This week they’re dancing the Viennese Waltz to ‘Growth Bang A Bang ‘by Lulu. ALWAYS glad to see extra Eurovision boom-bang-a-bangers on Strictly – this gained the competition in 1969, and has glorious oom-pah-pah Viennese qualities.
Ellie T didn’t have a terrific week final week, however Johannes is a magician and he or she nonetheless has glorious journey potential.
Scores: 6,8,7,8 – a complete of 29 for Helen and Gorka.
Craig loved it, however he thought it was a bit well mannered on the ability and the fervour (OK, not simply me). Motsi thought Helen made it look simple however she needed extra fireplace. Shirley thought it lacked self-belief – Helen is healthier than she realises. Anton liked how clear and trendy it was, however agrees with the remainder of the judges.
Helen is a flamenco goddess, and Gorka has gone full Michael Flatley batwing sleeves. Some beautiful footwork from Helen, however it lacks ardour for me – I would like extra fierce angle. Gorka is giving it BARRELS, however I’m not fairly feeling it from Helen. In all probability simply me.
Subsequent up it is Helen and Gorka!
This week they’re dancing the Paso Doble to ‘Tamacun’ by Rodrigo y Gabriela. I don’t really feel like we’ve seen Helen’s fiery aspect but, so that is the proper alternative for her to unleash her internal paso diva. Can we preserve this wonderful dance streak going? I believe we are able to.
Scores: 9,10,10,10 – a complete of 39 for Hamza and Jowita. The best rating of the sequence!