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Post by Tig on Oct 31, 2009 20:53:49 GMT
It makes me soooooo cross when the judges make comments about who is in the bottom two - they get to have their say, but it is partly down to the popularity of the 'contestants' whether they like it or not!! I'll say no more  |
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Post by Missredhead on Oct 31, 2009 20:55:01 GMT
Ok..................Who is your favourite regardless of their dancing ability?
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Post by Tig on Oct 31, 2009 21:03:11 GMT
Haven't really got a favourite, I like Jade, Chris, Tuffers, both Rickys, Natalie 'cos she throws herself into it with such enthusiasm ...
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Post by Missredhead on Oct 31, 2009 21:08:20 GMT
Yehh...I think that Craig or Chris should be next but who can say..  Once it get to the last few, thats when I get a favourite. |
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Post by Auricula on Oct 31, 2009 23:49:08 GMT
Sorry Tig, I don't agree. I think Len was absolutely right - it was a travesty!! Craig was awful and Ricky G and Phil were very poor!! Chris and Natalie C were worse than the 2 in the dance off, that makes 5. The public don't seem to take the dancing into account - just vote for the ones they like. Bruce and Tess keeping going on about Craig wanting to go home to Blackpool, and it being his birthday, seemed to hold a lot of sway. A very disappointing evening  I think Ricky Whittle is the best dancer by far. My favourite couple are Chris and Ola. I like Phil, but don't think he deserves to go much farther as he doesn't put a lot of effort in ( by his own admission). Gosh,I sound sad.......as if I really care  And...I watch It Takes Two as well - there's no hope for me!!!!   |
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Post by Auricula on Nov 1, 2009 0:32:45 GMT
How many of us, can dance? Properly? Who has ever been to dancing lessons or classes?
I haven't, but dearly wish that I had been able to when I was a child. I have 4 Granddaughters and I am pleased to say that they all go to dance classes ( except the baby). They are all "girly girls" and they love it. I think it helps to give poise and confidence ( both of which I lack) and helps with posture. I'd love to be able to dance. In my dreams, I am Ola Jordan - in my Oh's dreams I am Kristina Rhianoff.........in reality, I'm more like John Sargeant!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by carolann on Nov 1, 2009 9:55:59 GMT
OH Auricula  you have put a smile on my face this wet and miserable morning. I was lucky and did tap dancing when I was younger, and mum and dad used to take us to her works social club on Saturday nights where they did dancing, I used to love dancing the waltz and quick step with my dad, and we all joined in with the Gay Gordons such happy memories. A friend of mine has 2 grandsons and both of them are brilliant dancers, the eldest (12) has danced in the Blackpool Ballroom lots of times with his parner and they have won lots of trophy's. I was very disapointed with the standerd of dancing last night, I dont have a fav but tend to look at the dancing, Ricky and Jade danced the best out of all of them for me. Len should swop places with Bruno and Craig well he is getting a bit out of hand with his comments. Tess and Bruce should stop harping on about Craig I dont think he will ever make a good dancer he will be OK at a Tea-Dance but thats all and Tuffers sorry but you will only be the same. |
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Post by Auricula on Nov 1, 2009 10:35:38 GMT
My thoughts entirely Carolann  |
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Post by Ladygardener on Nov 2, 2009 6:14:09 GMT
I think it's the fact that the public can vote that makes SCD as enjoying as it is. Otherwise it would be "Strictly" a dance competition and it would be boring because there'd be no fun just watching the worst dancers routinely being voted off week by week with boring regularity. We may not like the results but that's the way it goes I think.  |
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Post by carolann on Nov 2, 2009 8:26:23 GMT
I agree the public should get a vote but not half of the votes as they seem to vote for who they like not how they can dance and it is a dance contest. I remember the first one with that young dark haired bloke who was rubbish but got to the final (cant remember his name). I liked John Sargent and Fiona Bruce but I would never had voted for them as they where not going to improve their skills ever.
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Post by JennyWrenn on Nov 2, 2009 8:31:24 GMT
I can dance actually - good at tap and salsa <brag>  I love to watch Ricky Whittle - dont really notice his dancing tho I like Natalie - she is so not above herself and so natural Bruno is so funny - his laugh just makes me laugh ;D |
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Post by Tig on Nov 2, 2009 11:32:18 GMT
I did ballet as a child, and went to loads of dances with Mum & Dad, loved the Gay Gordons too I thought this would provide Auricula with a MC fix until next Saturday ;D x Tig |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Nov 2, 2009 13:00:22 GMT
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Post by isabella on Nov 2, 2009 21:38:27 GMT
I love Strictly and It Takes Two ;D
My favourites are Chris and Ola and Natalie and Vincent ;D
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Post by Auricula on Nov 2, 2009 22:28:50 GMT
Chris Parker, I think Carolann. I agree about Len, Jenny - it's not "his" show, and Craig Dahling is usually spot on with his comments ( love his sparkly poppy)
Glad I'm not the only one to watch ITT.
Can you still get into a tutu Tig?? Thanks for the MC clips...........
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Post by JennyWrenn on Nov 3, 2009 6:42:46 GMT
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Post by farmersboy on Nov 3, 2009 8:06:46 GMT
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Post by Auricula on Nov 3, 2009 17:33:19 GMT
Len was born in Bethnal Green, East London and now lives in Dartford Kent.
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Post by JennyWrenn on Nov 3, 2009 17:38:48 GMT
Oh heck I thought he was a Northern Boy - dont like him anyway Hate his attitude Love Bruno tho - he is small and cuddly and has a belly larff ;D And Craig is funny too Dahling |
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Post by Auricula on Nov 3, 2009 17:41:35 GMT
Craig is a dahling.....dahling ;D I love his poppy, he said his partner Grant did it for him.He said "Grant is a dab hand with the glue and glitter".....can't you just picture them??? ;D ;D
Len has got too big for his winkle pickers IMO ;D
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Post by Ladygardener on Nov 3, 2009 18:57:54 GMT
Craig R H is my favourite I like his honesty and his wit. I always try to watch ITT and I like Claudia. What a treat for Natalie to be in her favourite programme, she looked great in the studio of ITT tonight. I like Vincent too he's such a little gentleman with a great sense of humour you could'nt possible take him seriously.
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Post by JennyWrenn on Nov 4, 2009 6:49:06 GMT
I really think Len assumes we all love him
He just needs to stop thinking he is Top Dog - shame really cos he has a great smile - I feel one day he will go too far tho - Len that is
Craig is very passive and takes no notice of people booing and hissing him
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Post by bagpuss on Nov 5, 2009 14:24:35 GMT
I agree with most of the comments here. I used to like Len but I don't like his attitude in this series. I like Aleisha, but I'm not sure that she really adds any value as a judge. Bruno is my favourite, he can get so passionate sometimes, and as for his laugh, you can't help but laugh with him. I wasn't keen on the change in this series either in the beginning, the programme was just too long IMHO. As for the celeb's dancing, I think my favourites for dancing are (in no particular order) Jade, Ricky W, Ali and Natalie (especially for effort) - and for entertainment value, Ricky G and Tuffers.
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Post by JennyWrenn on Nov 6, 2009 7:04:54 GMT
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Post by Auricula on Nov 6, 2009 11:21:18 GMT
Goodness knows what will happen when we get Darcey Bussell as a judge too - perhaps they'll introduce Ballet ;D ;D
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Post by Tig on Nov 7, 2009 23:43:30 GMT
Getting down to the nitty gritty now that Craig has gone! Loved Jades jive, Natalies enthusiasm as always was entertaining and thought Chris was much better tonight. Ricky W messed up several times but is still a better dancer than the rest of them, Ricky W could be out next week, he is a bit wooden, although saying that Tuffers didn't do much dancing this week!  |
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Post by Spruance on Nov 7, 2009 23:52:44 GMT
I broke the habit of a lifetime and watched most of this evening's Strictly. Of course I don't know who half of the contestants are apart that is from Phil Tufnell and the sports presenter from BBC Breakfast. ;D Apart from the dancing I thought Bruce's routine was very well done but perhaps Rod Stewart was indeed a little overawed by Bruce's performance as he sounded just a little hoarse. Perhaps he should have popped a Fisherman's Friend in his mouth before he struck up! ;D |
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Post by Tig on Nov 7, 2009 23:58:33 GMT
;D I like Rod singing with Penny gyrating in front of him - family show and all that For his age Brucie does very well, he managed singing and a bit of fancy footwork as well as performers half his years. His jokes are a bit old hat, but that is what Saturday night should be about IMHO .. variety! |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Nov 8, 2009 6:27:26 GMT
Ooo I nodded off before I could see Brucie and Rod and Penny - will have to go onto iPlayer. I thought Tuffy was dreadful - he just seemed to be walking not dancing Agree with Tiggy - Brucie's jokes are old hat but then that is what they are supposed to be |
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Post by Ladygardener on Nov 8, 2009 13:07:03 GMT
Glad to see that this week the better dancers were kept in. Craig did well to get as far as Blackpool. I felt the atmosphere even through the TV last night they were all so excited. Beautiful ballroom. I enjoied Rod Stewart despite his wife gyrating in front of him. I thought Natalie very entertaining and Ricky is very very good but a bit lacking in personality for me, I'd no idea who he was before the show started. Ali and Brian make a lovely couple and Chris did much better, he must be the first breakfast presenter to do so well. It was lovely to see Jill Halfpenny back on the floor. It was a good show I thought. ;D |
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And...I watch It Takes Two as well - there's no hope for me!!!! 
