new season of Strictly Come Dancing!

[QueenOfGoths]

The Jon Sargent thing is a bit over now, I hope he gets kicked out.

He's lost LOADS of weight and has improved but it is not fair to the others to have him stay in at someone else's expense

I agree - the others are so far ahead of him that it would be really unfair if one of them had to go rather than him.

I am liking Tom more and more, can't seem to warm to Lisa thought - I think she is very good but I just don't really like her.

Jodie is lovely though and comes across really well I think

 

[spanglechick]

I agree - the others are so far ahead of him that it would be really unfair if one of them had to go rather than him.

I am liking Tom more and more, can't seem to warm to Lisa thought - I think she is very good but I just don't really like her.

Jodie is lovely though and comes across really well I think

it would be gutting if jodie goes because he iis clear of the dance off again - and unless she's clear too, that's what's going to happen.

 

[QueenOfGoths]

Mmmm - John should have gone, nice guy and all that but it is just getting annoying now.

I really felt for Heather, she may not have lasted much longer but she danced much, much better than John and having her and Rachel in the dance off was just silly

 

[spanglechick]

Mmmm - John should have gone, nice guy and all that but it is just getting annoying now.

I really felt for Heather, she may not have lasted much longer but she danced much, much better than John and having her and Rachel in the dance off was just silly

yes - but i did allow myself a moment's pleasure that rachel knows the public don't love her as much as jodie.

 

[Melinda]

Ive much prefered the Sunday show this season- Im loving the pro dances- they have been magnificent, electrifying.

Loved the Russians doing the Cha Cha tonight- her spins- WOW! And last week I was up and doing my Tina Turner moves to Proud Mary. Oh God they were all so beautiful. Loved Anton and Flavia doing the quickstep too!

Ive enjoyed Dancing With The Stars so much more than Strictly this year and that is absolutely down to casting. However, I do adore our pros; person for person they are SO much more wonderful than their American counterparts, some of whom are that bit too thin and too orange.



So yeah a continued meh to this Strictly season.

John was godawful last night- not even in a "bless 'im, he's a tryer" way as he had been previously. His performance was an insult to the show- he blatantly took the piss. Cloris Leachman in Dancing With the Stars was at least humourous on the dance floor.

Heather was hard done by; on the night both Jodie and John were worse. But Heather's boyfriend continual complaints in his heavy accent gives me so much jokes!

Actually similar voting outrage happened in the American series, Toni Braxton lost the public vote to Cloris Leachman a couple of weeks back. The US dont have the dance off system.


I did like Tom's quickstep very much, but Im still not feeling him. There is something so intensely smackable about his face.
Everyone apart from John is so achingly bland.

 

[spanglechick]

Ive much prefered the Sunday show this season- Im loving the pro dances- they have been magnificent, electrifying.

Loved the Russians doing the Cha Cha tonight- her spins- WOW! And last week I was up and doing my Tina Turner moves to Proud Mary. Oh God they were all so beautiful. Loved Anton and Flavia doing the quickstep too!

Ive enjoyed Dancing With The Stars so much more than Strictly this year and that is absolutely down to casting. However, I do adore our pros; person for person they are SO much more wonderful than their American counterparts, some of whom are that bit too thin and too orange.



So yeah a continued meh to this Strictly season.

John was godawful last night- not even in a "bless 'im, he's a tryer" way as he had been previously. His performance was an insult to the show- he blatantly took the piss. Cloris Leachman in Dancing With the Stars was at least humourous on the dance floor.

Heather was hard done by; on the night both Jodie and John were worse. But Heather's boyfriend continual complaints in his heavy accent gives me so much jokes!

Actually similar voting outrage happened in the American series, Toni Braxton lost the public vote to Cloris Leachman a couple of weeks back. The US dont have the dance off system.


I did like Tom's quickstep very much, but Im still not feeling him. There is something so intensely smackable about his face.
Everyone apart from John is so achingly bland.

nah, sorry... i've got a soft spot for tom. i so would. repeatedly.

i quite like austin too, and i love jodie - she's my fave.

but it has been an odd series. bugger all tens.


i couldn't watch dancing with the stars, no claudia and no craig!

 

[Melinda]

Craig is indeed fabulous, I love catching him bopping along to the music. I think he's great on ITT when he is more himself, laughing at everything.

Carrie Ann is great, but she is certainly no Craig.


Sorry for the long post- but Im loving DWTS this season- I watched it last year to see Mel B, but this year has been even more fab. This week (Wk 8) contestants took part in scored group dances- an imaginative and fresh idea.

Ive found it engaging, and the casting has been good, they arent necessarily better dancers than Tom and Austin et al, but they ARE proper characters... Maurice Green the former athlete, Lance Bass ex of N'Sync, a couple of hammy US soap stars and Cloris who was just hilarious. I was helpless with laughter as she was flung about by her partner-he did one of those deathslide lifts with her!



How she didnt break a hip I dont know!


My favourite is an ex NFL player called Warren Sapp, who I had never heard of but caught my eye because his agility belies his size. He dances with so much fun, energy and vigour. He's so cute!

Warren & Kym doing the Hustle - just brilliant! He properly gets into it!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=hoynMYbig_U&feature=related

Warren and Kim- First meeting and Cha Cha
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=8y3bcQN3FvA&feature=related

His 'Matrix' Paso Doble
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=BALxsrEb0pI&feature=related

Warren and Kym- Quickstep
“I'm not a quitter- Fatboy gonna get this! “
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=gC-8zp0FqQM&feature=related



There have been some wonderful performances too

Brooke and Derek's Foxtrot last week (wk7)- perfect score
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=dlkMDRkXU-Q

Brooke and Derek Jitterbug (Wk 5)
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=bvOLkZno2lE&feature=related

Julianne and Cody Linley - Jitter Bug
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=xLWvN0EKipo&feature=related

 

[felixthecat]

Its the pros that put me off DWTS. They're not as likeable as the uk contingent. I'm gonna fight spanglechick for Ian, or perhaps we could share him spangles....?

Anyway. Time for John to go - please, even if my son will bemoan the loss of Kristina and her boobs. He really should have gone this week and I don't want someone who can dance to be sacrificed because the public likes him.

I simply cannot make myself like Lisa Snowdon - she dances well but I so want to kick her on the shins. In fact I like her about as much as I like Cherie, which is Not Very Much At All.

Disappointed by Austin this week, but I think he'll come back with a vengance next week. I'm hoping its a momentary blip...........

 

[Melinda]

I was trying to work out why Im not feeling Lisa Snowdon- she's stunning and dances beautifully- but she starts speaking and I roll my eyes.

I know my feelings are baseless, but instinctively I feel Lisa to be insincere, plus she speaks in dullard platitudes. I have a similar reaction to Geri Halliwell.

I think if Lisa got on less well with Brendan Id like her more

But when I see her in tight, skinny I catch my breath- she has been blessed with a slamming body!

 

[QueenOfGoths]

I was trying to work out why Im not feeling Lisa Snowdon- she's stunning and dances beautifully- but she starts speaking and I roll my eyes.

I know my feelings are baseless, but instinctively I feel Lisa to be insincere, plus she speaks in dullard platitudes. I have a similar reaction to Geri Halliwell.

I think if Lisa got on less well with Brendan Id like her more

But when I see her in tight, skinny I catch my breath- she has been blessed with a slamming body!

I have much the same reaction - there is just something unsympathetic about her.

Mind you I also have a small cruch on Vincent so I am not sure my feelings are to be trusted..

 

[Rollem]

Anyway. Time for John to go

i agree. it's not really funny to watch him anymore, just a bit cringey / boring. at least heather went, as she would have been next anyhow, but john really needs to go next week!

 

[Melinda]

Vincent!

Im bellowing! Poor you!

 

[QueenOfGoths]

Vincent!

Im bellowing! Poor you!

I know - he's short with pointy Vulcan ears but I feel all fluttery when he comes on. It's just too sad

 

[Melinda]

Apologies for mocking your crush!

Vincent can appear creepily over familiar




But in Flavia's arms he changes into symbol of enduring love and devotion.

 

[QueenOfGoths]

I want to be Flavia in that picture!! Even though I'd make two of him

 

[DRINK?]

Vincent has sex pest written all over him....bet that was why they were up for the chop....I can just imagine all the grannies watching at home muttering as to him being a slimey wop or similar OAP "allowed" rascism...

I quite like him though can't stand Brendan though my fav professional is Camilla D ...

Christ look what marriage does to a bloke

 

[purves grundy]

Fuckin Jon Sargent. A joke's a joke but it's farcical now.

 

[QueenOfGoths]

Vincent has sex pest written all over him....bet that was why they were up for the chop....I can just imagine all the grannies watching at home muttering as to him being a slimey wop or similar OAP "allowed" rascism...

I quite like him though can't stand Brendan though my fav professional is Camilla D ...

Christ look what marriage does to a bloke

There was a bit on the weekday show a whilw ago where it showed Vincent and Flavia doing a show somewhere and he was plying all his charm on the old ladies along the "You love me don't you. I can see it in your eyes that you do" and they were lapping it up, all girly and giggly

It would be hilarious...if that now wasn't me. I am one of those sad old ladies

 

[Melinda]

I quite like him though can't stand Brendan though my fav professional is Camilla D ...

Christ look what marriage does to a bloke

Camilla has changed this season! She has always been fab, but her personality seems bigger this season- her dancing is sexier, more sassy, more booty shaking.

She was amazing in the Proud Mary pro- dance last week, just WOW in her gold fringed dress.

Previously Ive always felt her to be quite safe and slightly anodyne. Actually its probably an unfair assessment simply because Karen, Lilia, Flavia and Ola have each probably had more attention than her in past seasons. Even when she was with Gethin.

Erin and Camilla arent as loud and in your face as the others, maybe because they're both ballroom specialists?

 

[felixthecat]

Has anyone had a look at the SCD message boards (yes I know but I'm bored)? Blimey, some people take this seriously!

i am a mother of 4 children how can i teach them that hard work and skill will get them the results that they deserve when john sargent keeps on getting through when other more skilled and less arrogant people get voted out. i do not think that i will let my children watch anymore.

 

[danny la rouge]

Fuckin Jon Sargent. A joke's a joke but it's farcical now.

You are one of the judges, and my bet is Arlene.

It's an entertainment show, with a phone in element. Of course people will vote for someone they find entertaining. Do the judges not watch I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here?

No matter how much the judges want it to be a pure dance competition, the phoning public will aways contain people (like me) who find it more entertaining to watch someone with a bit of personality doing badly than someone with no personality (like the S Club girl) doing quite well.

 

[Melinda]

Has anyone had a look at the SCD message boards (yes I know but I'm bored)? Blimey, some people take this seriously!

Proof there are people more bored than you out there!

 

[spanglechick]

You are one of the judges, and my bet is Arlene.

It's an entertainment show, with a phone in element. Of course people will vote for someone they find entertaining. Do the judges not watch I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here?

No matter how much the judges want it to be a pure dance competition, the phoning public will aways contain people (like me) who find it more entertaining to watch someone with a bit of personality doing badly than someone with no personality (like the S Club girl) doing quite well.

but his personality is getting a bit off now, too. he's all arrogant "in the unlikely event we're in the dance off" and he's stopped trying to dance. Plus, i don't give two hoots if rachel is gone, but that won't happen unless she's up against one of the top three. instead, we'll end up losing jodie - who is a bit shit, but tries hard and is completely lovely.

 

[Melinda]

No matter how much the judges want it to be a pure dance competition, the phoning public will aways contain people (like me) who find it more entertaining to watch someone with a bit of personality doing badly than someone with no personality (like the S Club girl) doing quite well.

John has been cute so far, he's worked hard and made an effort to learn a routine. But Saturday's performance looked lazy and shit- he didnt dance- he walked and shuffled embarrassingly for 90 seconds.

Everyone who has been eliminated thus far, has actually put in some effort. He owes the competition and the audience more effort. That said if he dings out Rachel Stevens next week...


Oh and why does John train in his outside clothes? He trains wearing workshirts and corduroys ffs!

E2a @Spangles (you posted while I was writing ^^^) - well said!

 

[danny la rouge]

he's all arrogant "in the unlikely event we're in the dance off"

He says that with a twinkle, and is clearly being mischievous.

 

[QueenOfGoths]

but his personality is getting a bit off now, too. he's all arrogant "in the unlikely event we're in the dance off" and he's stopped trying to dance. Plus, i don't give two hoots if rachel is gone, but that won't happen unless she's up against one of the top three. instead, we'll end up losing jodie - who is a bit shit, but tries hard and is completely lovely.

John has been cute so far, he's worked hard and made an effort to learn a routine. Saturday's performance looked lazy and shit- he didnt dance- he walked and shuffled embarrassingly for 90 seconds.

Everyone who has been eliminated thus far, has actually put in some effort. He owes the competition and the audience more effort. That said if he dings out Rachel Stevens next week...


Oh and why does John train in his outside clothes? He trains wearing workshirts and corduroys ffs!

I agree with these - and though Rachel is vacuous at least she is making the effort, John seems to have stopped doing this and that is what is also annoying about it.

Having never really watched any series properly before this I've found the "dance contest vs entertainment programme" argument - which is very prevelant on the SCD message boards - really interesting.

For me it is more dance contest than entertainment programme and tbh that is what put me off watching the other series as I cannot dance and don't have a huge interest in it. I decided to give this series a go and have been amazed how drawn in I am by the contest, by seeing the celebrities improve and try their best. It is that aspect that keeps me interested. Yes it is entertaining as well but it is the effort put in by the contestants and their partners that keeps me tuning in and i feel that is being undermined by John Sargeant's presence.

And I know it is only a telly programme and I shouldn't take it too seriously but I do. 'Cos I really like it

 

[danny la rouge]

For me it is more dance contest than entertainment programme

Well, I watch to be entertained. And when John goes (which wll be soon), I will find it a whole lot less entertaining. If at that point I actually care who wins, I may keep watching, but to be honest I'm as much interested in a well-executed fleckle as remembering where exactly argon is in the periodic table.

Last series, I watched right to the end because Alisha was in it right to the end, and I fancied her. Austin will have to wear something startling to have the same draw.

 

[Relahni]

The two dullest of a very dull lot were in the bottom two.

I like Jodie and Christine, the rest are fucking dullards.

 

[Melinda]

The two dullest of a very dull lot were in the bottom two.

I like Jodie and Christine, the rest are fucking dullards.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=h2Y_EHRNATI

Sniff.

 

[QueenOfGoths]

Well, I watch to be entertained. And when John goes (which wll be soon), I will find it a whole lot less entertaining. If at that point I actually care who wins, I may keep watching, but to be honest I'm as much interested in a well-executed fleckle as remembering where exactly argon is in the periodic table.

Last series, I watched right to the end because Alisha was in it right to the end, and I fancied her. Austin will have to wear something startling to have the same draw.

I quite liked his open necked shirt on Saturday. Though I actually prefered Ian's chest, it was so...oiled and inviting!

What I do also like about the show is that it is good all round weekend family entertainment. I like the fact I can discuss it on here, in the office, with friends, my parents etc.. it crosses a lot of boundaries in that way.

And I also don't think they should change the voting system as has been suggested on some sites. Much as I am annoyed by John Sargeant's presence taking the public vote out of it wouldn't feel right