Strictly Come Dancing 2022

Oh G** I can't help myself.

If people think Jayde isn't a good dancer, they are more than entitled to say so. They are not entitled to say she looks awful and cries fake tears.

I enjoy watching her because she is not the standard stereotype of a dancer but she loves it anyway, and shows people that anyone can dance if they want to.

Sparklefizz

I don't think Jayde's a good mover or particularly watchable.
Larger people can dance (Susan Calman was excellent) but not Jayde. She was flat-footed and stompy. She didn't merit 2 x 8s last night.

People should not be shouted down for their opinions on here.

People should be shouted down for opinions which are prejudice based though Sparklefizz. A critique of somebody’s dancing skills are the only opinions that are relevant.

Opinions may differ but insulting other posters with sarcastic comments is very poor (imo)

When I read that Jayde was to be a contestant, I was looking forward to watching and listening to her and hope she stays in for many more weeks.

This interview is so informative and says a lot about her background and her interest in contemporary dance.

www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/sep/26/im-going-to-smash-strictly-jayde-adams-on-love-death-fat-shaming-and-disco-dancing

It must be very emotional for her as it will be bringing back so many memories of her dancing, freestyle disco, with her sister as a youngster. Something she talks about a lot in the article.

Off to read the other thread ! ?? for all your positive comments volver?. Thank you.

muse ??

Sparklefizz

I don't think Jayde's a good mover or particularly watchable.
Larger people can dance (Susan Calman was excellent) but not Jayde. She was flat-footed and stompy. She didn't merit 2 x 8s last night.

People should not be shouted down for their opinions on here.

Yes, I thought her dancing was flat-footed and stompy, not her best so I was surprised at the high marks.
But I'm not much of a dancer so no judge.
I only know if I enjoy a dance and don't notice any obvious mistakes.
I'm sure she can do better.

Any thoughts on who might be leaving tonight?

Kim19

Any thoughts on who might be leaving tonight?

Matt surely?

I can’t stand it. Have to watch it at a relative’s home and can’t wait to get home and haveour own choice.

C, I agree but was worried I was carrying a grudge because I thought he should have gone last week.

Kim19

C, I agree but was worried I was carrying a grudge because I thought he should have gone last week.

I thought James was really poor last night, he could be in the bottom two.

Hope Fleur gets through.

Shirley seems biased against Fleur!

A travesty. Two good dancers in the dance-off, one sent home, while the dross with very little potential to improve is voted through.

Totally agree eazybee

Well yes eazybee, but I’m always being told either, it’s a dancing competition, in which case the poorest dancers should go-but that would mean some contestants needn’t bother even starting, or it’s an entertainment show, in which case just vote for the ones you enjoy.
I didn’t vote, but I enjoyed the Charleston from Half a Sixpence (dancing) and Tony (unexpectedly entertaining). I didn’t rate the Lion King dance-mainly because it looked like jiggling around in costumes. Last week they were great, but this week they weren’t good dancers, so I would have put them in the bottom two.

I've seen the Lion King twice on stage and the costumes certainly weren't silly and embarrassing like those on Strictly. Not sure what they were trying to achieve.

I find it old boring!

I find it all boring

So to those who DO enjoy the programme, let focus on who you did enjoy watching? For me Dianne & Tyler's dance was an absolute delight. To see a professional having so much fun, was great! Tyler is not a celebrity I know but he is showing lots of promise. Will Mellor is an absolute revelation. I thought he's be terrible but he's working hard. He's proving that a middle aged (46 years old) bloke CAN dance well. Go Will!!

I think Ellie Taylor is proving that being tall and slim doesn’t automatically make you into a good dancer.

I agree. I really like Ellie T. but she seems less comfortable in her own skin and less confident than Jayde - despite the fact that she (Ellie) is tall, slim, pretty and has long legs. It just shows that confidence and self belief come from inside, not from external appearance.

Diane , and Tyler were the highlight for me..

Hamza is enchanting to watch...

I have no idea why Matt Goss remains, he will never be a dancer..

Ailsa
You’ve either got rhythm or you haven’t, and Matt hasn’t.
It’s almost like watching dancing by numbers.

I don't know whether Ellie Simmonds has been mentioned on here but when I heard that she was going to be on, as I absolutely love her, I was a little worried for her in this harsh world of social media. But I have to say I find her dancing a little bit of magic! She just manages to look the part & dance the part given to her, and she's so brave & wonderful!

Vote for Ellie!!!! (no, I'm not a relation!).

I think the costumes really let them down - such a rare event for the Strictly wardrobe.
I enjoyed the Charlestons best in this episode.