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Post by Barbara on Nov 27, 2017 16:36:17 GMT
Bruno is annoying me as well this year, I cant take to the new judge either, she was on the Graham Norton show on Friday and I thought she was dreadful on that too.
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Post by Tig on Nov 27, 2017 20:47:23 GMT
I saw her on that, made me cringe when she tried to dance with Will Ferrell
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Post by Barbara on Nov 27, 2017 22:14:57 GMT
Me too. so embarrassing.
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 5, 2017 6:55:05 GMT
So Alex in the bottom 2 again, I was'nt really surprised. I did'nt like her outfit or her clumpy boots at all. Did'nt much like Davoods' tango either 'tho although it was better in the dance off. The series has flown, can't believe it's the semi finals next weekend. Barbara, did you get your voting sorted out?
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Post by Barbara on Dec 5, 2017 8:22:46 GMT
Yes Thanks Ladygardener, it still had me registered , I agree about Alex looking clumpy, not her fault really if it's meant to be like that, I think that tango makes the lady look better than the man, does that make sense ?.
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 6, 2017 7:22:41 GMT
Oh yes indeed Barbara, the woman has the much more showy part to play while the man supports her dancing around him and doing the lifts. They each have 2 dances this week so double the joy.
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 8, 2017 17:42:31 GMT
I found this on one of the threads on Digital Spy and it make me smile.
And @anthropologist reminded us of this gem from years ago in the Non-Appreciation thread 😂😂😂 The Official Digital Spy Ballroom Dance Glossary.
Strictly unapproved by the National Federation of Ballroom Dancers and Teachers. Or whatever it's called.
Tango. Man looks angry. Woman looks like shop mannequin. Stomp diagonally across the floor with bent legs. Stomp back. Do a few kicks. Stomp.
Foxtrot. Walking abaht.
Rumba. Walking abaht slowly while posing and hailing a taxi. Slowly. Woman dressed in bikini with tablecloth draped across her.
Paso Doble. Man looking like he is balancing a slug on his top lip. Woman looks angry. Or blank. Cape faffing. Drag. Walk. Drag. Walk. Drag. Man dominant. Though looks a complete berk. Ole' optional. Woman dressed in sheet that can become cape. Man in jacket several sizes too small.
Waltz. Head on shoulder cheesy opening. Or step bothering. Twirl. Left. Twirl. Right. Spin. Twirl. Tumble dry. End up smooching.
Quickstep. Hop. Skip. Stumble. Tumble.
Salsa. Flail flail flail.
Samba. Stupid. Man tries to break woman's back rolling. Run around together. Fall over. Bounce bounce bounce. Like Tigger. Woman dressed in half a swimming costume with feathers stuck to it.
Argentine Tango. Man tries to break woman's legs. Scissor scissor. Lift. Scissor. Woman tries to break something else of man's.
American Smooth. Walking abaht with some twirly stuff. Picking laydee up and twirling.
Viennese Waltz. Spin. Spin. Spin. Dizzy. Bucket. Vomit. End. Woman in dress with washing hanging off ends.
Jive. Trying to flick gum off your shoe while flailing. For small people. Not for tall. If choreographed by D Bennett some tie related activity. At end show off splits. Like drunk bird out of pub.
Cha Cha Cha. Flail flail flail to different beat. Hailing taxi. Fast. Woman dressed in old tasselled lampshade.
Group dance. Unrecognisable. Random jigging abaht. Everyone doing a different style to everyone else. All out of time.
Showdance. Weight lifting contest. Or manic grinning and leaping abaht to show tune. Or rolling a foil wrapped turkey around to a power ballad. Roll. Heave. Anatomy.
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Post by Tig on Dec 9, 2017 20:36:36 GMT
Wasn't impressed with most of the dances tonight, perhaps doing two is too much to learn as they all made mistakes. Think Mollie might leave.
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Post by Barbara on Dec 9, 2017 21:15:15 GMT
I agree about Mollie Tig, is Tess pregnant ?.
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Post by Tig on Dec 10, 2017 1:32:21 GMT
Nah, just too many mince pies I did think she'd been a bit tetchy though, so not beyond the realms of possibility!
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Post by Auricula on Dec 10, 2017 9:51:33 GMT
Allegedly he wants another child but she says no way ( she is 48 to Vernon's 43, and after the sexting kerfuffle who can blame her )
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 11, 2017 7:49:42 GMT
So we have our final 4. I wonder who will win... I did'nt think there was much in it between Gemma and Molly but both have done great to reach the semi finals. I've heard that all 4 couples are doing all their dances next week, remember some years a couple did'nt get to do their showdance or something... The winner will be revealed but not who came 2nd 3rd or 4th.
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Post by Tig on Dec 11, 2017 9:27:36 GMT
That will reduce some of the tension announcing the winner, but at least it should protect Alexandra from the 'lack of public' support she seems to have had I think Joe could win, simply because he seems to have avoided the 'I hate whoever' brigades! Shame really that people cannot judge the dancing ability of the contestants rather than having to engage in personal attacks on them as people, or condemning them because of the judges 'assumed' bias.
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Post by Auricula on Dec 11, 2017 9:55:12 GMT
I just read that one couple won't do their show dance, guess we'll have to wait and see, although I hope they all do. Apparently it's 2.5hrs straight through, a change to the usual format. Anyone to win but Debbie for me
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 11, 2017 19:05:51 GMT
Can't believe it's nearly all over - must be nearly Christmas or something - you might have to crack on with your Christmas shopping Auricula!!
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Post by Auricula on Dec 11, 2017 19:09:19 GMT
Nah, loads of time doing some more tomorrow....hopefully get a couple more peeps done. Can't believe it's the final already.... and Masterchef too......hope there's something good on over Xmas. Alex to win
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 12, 2017 6:47:57 GMT
Well we'll have the Christmas Special on Christmas day I think. Does anyone know who wins? I know it was filmed a couple of weeks ago.. I'm not even sure who exactly is in it this year.
I don't really mind who wins at the weekend, hopefully we're in for some good dances anyhow.
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Post by Tig on Dec 12, 2017 16:52:48 GMT
The spoiler for the Christmas special was on the FB spoiler page last week I think, but I won't spoil it in case anyone doesn't want to know
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Post by Auricula on Dec 12, 2017 19:01:06 GMT
I know who wins the Xmas special, but, as I never watch it....that's ok
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 12, 2017 19:15:23 GMT
So everyone is doing their showdance on Saturday and 1 dance which the judges pic, according to digital spy. Judges Pick Debbie McGee and Giovanni Pernice will perform a Salsa to Can't Take My Eyes Off You by Boys Town Gang Alexandra Burke and Gorka Marquez American Smooth to Wouldn't It Be Lovely from My Fair Lady Joe McFadden and Katya Jones will Viennese Waltz to Somewhere My Love from Dr Zhivago Gemma Atkinson and Aljaz Skorjanec dance the Paso Doble to Viva La Vida by Coldplay Showdance Debbie McGee and Giovanni Pernice will Showdance to One Day I'll Fly Away by Vaults Alexandra Burke and Gorka Marquez will Showdance to There’s No Business Like Showbusiness by Ethel Merman Joe McFadden and Katya Jones Showdance to You Make My Dreams by Hall & Oates Gemma Atkinson and Aljaz Skorjanec Showdance to Show Me How You Burlesque by Christina Aguilera ~Thanks Tig I'll check out DS for the Christmas Special spoiler.
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 16, 2017 13:36:11 GMT
I read the Christmas day winner spoiler but can't remember what it said!
Really looking forward to tonight - might take the edge of Mount Ironing - weeks and weeks worth of stinky Uni washing!
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 17, 2017 9:30:08 GMT
I can PM you the Christmas spoiler if you want Ladygardener! What did everyone think of last night? Enjoyed all the dances especially the group dance at the end. I know Chizzy went out first but watching her last night she had amazing rhythm - I think her, Mollie and Ruth really enjoyed themselves as there was no pressure! I can't imagine the pressure of actually performing for a score - makes me feel queasy just thinking about it!
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Post by Barbara on Dec 17, 2017 15:53:10 GMT
I was out at the football, I recorded it and watched the dances when I got back, I wanted Gemma to win at the end, even though most of the series I was voting for Debby, I think the dancers were better this series than the last for some reason.
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 18, 2017 7:11:40 GMT
I found the answer about the Christmas special thanks Jasmine @tigrida. I enjoyed the final, Jenny and I were whats apping each other as she'd not been well enough to get up here for it. In the end we gave our votes to Joe and Katya but I thought everyone did very well. I was'nt fussed on all the ballet Debbie did for her show dance as she did'nt show any of the moves she'd actually learned in the series... but apart from that it was a good final. The judges did'nt look too impressed as they stood and clapped at the end when the winners were being congratulated.
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Post by Auricula on Dec 18, 2017 10:35:39 GMT
Brilliantly brave choreography from Katya / Neil. Joe was game to try anything and brought it all off, so, a worthy winner for me. I thought Alex was the best dancer overall and can see the show boosting her chances of parts in the West End.I expect to hear that Joe too is starring on stage soon. I didn't mind who won, so long as it wasn't Debbie, so, a good evening all round
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 21, 2017 17:34:14 GMT
Roll on the Christmas special!
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Post by Auricula on Jan 30, 2018 9:34:06 GMT
Brendan's contract has not been renewed....FB group up in arms and are blaming Shirley? ?
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Post by Ladygardener on Jan 31, 2018 7:03:45 GMT
I've not seen all the fall out and I'm sure there are different reasons but I for one am sorry to see Brendan go. I saw his interview with Lorraine and he seemed very cut up. I hope he does well with his tour. He and his dance partner were guest dancers on Dancing With The Stars Ireland a couple of weeks ago.
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Post by Barbara on Apr 10, 2019 15:15:07 GMT
I'm surprised to hear that Darcey is leaving.
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Post by Missredhead on Apr 10, 2019 16:25:11 GMT
I know Barbara, I was really surprised when I read it.....I really like her too...very classy, I still haven't warmed to Shirley. I wonder who will be her replacement
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