fair enough , i think the public saw his performances for what they wore , just a sheer case of nerves getting the better of him. it happens. The judges think he has got potential , the public do , and he is improving

Cigs look at Gethin Jones in series 5 he started out like Joe a disappointment in his first dance and took time to get sued to it all but as the series progressed he put so much effort, he really got into it and put his all in then one night he totally stole the show with a great performance and danced with a high standard till the semi final. Not saying Joe will end up like that as it's different but there is a chance he could improve if kept in but it's down to Joe himself to put all the hard work in of course.

LOL chicken chow mein, I think this is just getting circular, so I will leave it at that, and just wait and see.

Of course, but again, how much potential and how far could those who lost out to him have gone?

An unanswerable question I know, but I would still rather keep the ones who perform on the day over those who do not.

Well with the exception of Ali of course, if she had an off day she would still have to stay for being sex on legs!

I like Ali of course, but would you want her to stay if she did end up in the dance off against a couple who dance better on the night and an off night for her based on the fact she is eye candy?. I know the answer will be yes anyway but still asking.

Yes

Seriously tho, no, if she was the worst on the night and then the worst in the dance off, then she would have to go, no matter how hot she is.

I'm surprised,  but sometimes you have to overlook that based on the fact if the other couple was better, but you would obviously support your favourite couple and gutted if they went.

Well Ali has quit the Bill now and has more time to practise and rehearse, where as some of the others obviously have jobs and manage to slot in time in a busy schedule. She has an advantage in that aspect but doesn't mean nothing, I think at the mo i'm backing Ricky W and Ali as my top two favs, with Laila and Chris also impressing me.

Dunwoody ‘to fall at first hurdle’ in Strictly Come Dancing

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Loved the show last night. Won't upset any Alesha or Bruce F fans by giving my opinion on either of them but really enjoyed watching the second group dance. The extra week really does give them an added advantage in terms of practise and confidence (being around the studio etc)

I loved Natalie and Vincent. BUT she does need to stop banging on about how she can't believe she is on SCD, people will get sick of that.
Craig Kelly was my least fave performance. I thought he was terrible.
Phil Tuffnell very nice, lovely graceful waltz.
Laila - WOW, she is just FABULOUS. Bet Anton is thrilled beyond belief.
Zoe Lucker, thought the dance was safe but boring
Richard Dunwoody, so nervous, not brilliant but I found him & Lilia's dance endearing
Ricky, very good. Almost a cert for the final if he keeps this up.
Jo Wood, bless but think her and Richard will be in the dance off although I think Craig Kelly was worse than Richard.

Looking forward to this evening.

You've said everything I was thinking, but much kinder!

I think Alesha was much better last night than last week.  She didn't try to "judge", which I still feel she is not in a position to do, but gave positive critiques about what she did when the judges said the same kinds of things to her.

I'm hoping Richard goes tonight, i'm sure he's a lovely guy but I wasn't excited by his dance it was ok but lacked that spark. Jo was the same but at least she put some personality in despite her being a bit lumpy with moving along the floor. Ricky was fab, Laila and Zoe were impressive, Natalie and Craig have more to give if they stay but otherwise was a good performance but Phil was a surprise he was so lively and he is a joker but he looked serious in the dance and fully deserved his marks, bring on part 2.

But Lilia is my favourite

Has someone rated this thread?, if you have thanks.


Anyone here likes Brendan Cole?

Strictly Come Dancing Judge Vows To Punch Alesha Dixon

IN “MY War With Alesha” – Craig Revels-Horny (the erect chocolate coated orange) tells of his Strictly Come Dancing arms race.

The Mirror’s headline promises much, looking to pile more misery on Alesha Dixon, this year’s John Sergeant. But reading on we get:

Furious Craig Revel Horwood has threatened to wallop fellow Strictly judges Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli if they do not shut up and let him speak.

Revels Horny is going to punch Dixon? Best make it look like a flailing arm in a frenzied cha-cha-cha, RH, lest you be accused of woman beating and hauled before the Celebrity Police Force.

As for Bruno Tonioli, well you can beat him, you can punch him and you can take away his shiny knickers but you can never make the BBC’s comedy foreigner simper any more than he already does. Says RH:

“I would like to slap them both. That’s my intention come this weekend. If they start rabbiting on I am going to put a stop to that.”

Strictly Come Dancing really is strict. How Max Mosley must wish he’d have singed up for the show.

Anorak

PMSL, Craig is a softie really although I understand he must be annoyed when the others speak over him fair enough Bruno and Alesha are loud, but Len also speaks over if there is something he disagrees with and at times only thinks his opinion counts but Craig is so honest he's the best judge there to me.


I did hear that the reason why Darcey Bussell is coming in the quarter finals is because she had other plans so couldn't commit from the start and was only available from that point, or the BBC had her planned for that week?. Also Craig Revel Horwood is meant to be doing panto (using my BBC site membership to my advantage), so could replace him from there perhaps?.

It was probably Alesha.
I'm not a fan of Brendan, a bit big headed.

I think they try to talk over Craig because he is too negative and they want to shut him up.

The thing is though Craig lets them have their say and doesn't try to interrupt and waits to speak if there is something he disagrees with but sometimes has to shout to make it clear, so they should have the same curtesy and don't interrupt Craig when he speaks.

Brendan has matured lots, he's calmed down and is focused on the dancing he still has the fiery side to him but he is more supportive to his partners now his fiancee Zoe certainly has tamed the bad boy of SCD, loved Lisa dancing with him last year I wanted them to win but at least they got to the final.

On ITT yesterday, Claudia showed a bit where they were building the set.  They said they had to make the judges table bigger so that all five judges would fit.  Sounds like Craig will be there to the bitter end.

If Craig is doing panto, he will probably have an understudy to fill in on the Saturday nights while SCD is being shown.

Ooh forgot about that, was more focused on watching Claudia doing the walk pmsl. I do hope Craig is there till the end, it wouldn't be the same if he wasn't there for a little while some of the comments he makes although some bitchy are quite funny but he speaks sense.

I agree, darlo.  He can be quite cutting, and usually it's after the other judges have waffled on and flattered the zleb.  He does tell why he is saying it though - flat feet, stomping, pigeon-toed, etc.

Shame about Ricky slipping last night.  It's happened before because the floor is slick and the soles of the shoes are slick.  His partner should have shown him how to rough the soles of his shoes.

I'm looking forward to the dances tonight, although the rumba is not one of my favourites.  Too much posturing and posing and not enough dancing (Do I sound like Len? )

Some of Craig's comments can come across as mean or rude but he isn't, he's just trying to be constructive although he has to be harsh in order to try and get an improvement but on ITT he's very different and is so much fun. Shame about Ricky W slipping but he can work on that problem with the soles of the shoes as they must be slippy.

Ha Ha you do sound like Len Suzi, Ricky is doing the Rumba.

Eight celebrities performed their first ballroom dance on the Friday show, and now they are let loose on the Latin, performing either a Cha Cha Cha or a Rumba as their second competitive dance.

The two couples with the lowest combined judges' scores and viewer votes will face the dance off, where their fate lies in the hands of the judges; who will be taking to the floor next time, and who will leave the competition for good?

And in exclusive behind-the-scenes footage after the Friday night show, find out how the celebrities felt about their dancing debut.

Plus a preview of the next round's dances.

I wish Ricky was doing the cha cha cha (I said it in Craig's voice in my head, darling).  Oh well, there shouldn't be a problem with him staying this week so I'll be able to see his cha cha cha in another week.

Tuffers is doing the cha cha,can't wait.

Maggie xx

can't wait for tonight  i still don't believe its live on a saturday night, though it must be for the voting to work

If Ricky does as well tonight he should be safe.... although with the GBP , you never know I have to say I was very surprised at Phil Tufnell .... I think in my mind I had thought he was going to be another John Sargent

Well if the same ones tonight get poor results like last night then it will be obvious who the bottom few would be, but with the public voting it may be as crazy as last week.

So unless Jo, Richard & Craig pull something out of the bag then expect them at the bottom again.

I must say, I didn't expect Phil to do that well.

Thanks for the kind words Suzi Q....

Darlo,  Richard can't go tonight because then I won't get to see Lilia dance again. I'm not ashamed to admit that I shed a wee tear last week when Matthew Cutler was given his marching orders - I'll be demented if Lilia goes. Both my fave dancers, along with Flavia!

Just re-read what I've written and I sound like a right nutter- but I just LOVE Striclty CD. My hubby gets great delight in winding me up about it!

Botlle of white chilling as we speak! Roll on 7.30.

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By Neil Wilkes, Editor

Evening all :waves:

Evenening all

Where is everyone?
Hi Kaffy! Thought Phil did well but Len doesn't! I enjoyed it

HI LL - was just wondering if it was something I said!  I thought Phil was ok - not great, but far from the worst there.  I think he's the type that can improve as the weeks go on.

Not feeling this rumba - I was almost laughing at times. 

Evening all, I liked Phil's Cha Cha Cha it was very cheeky and he's got a likeable personality.

Raunchy Rumba by Craig and Flavia, good performance.

I'm getting a complex now...