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Return of Strictly.

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Calendargirl Sun 08-Sep-19 07:52:03

Started this thread as a diversion from all the political ones.
Only watched the first half hour as I wasn’t that bothered who was partnered with who really. Find the launch show a bit drawn out TBH.
Realised I only knew 5 of the 15 contestants, but that will change as the weeks go on.
Liked Tess’s gown, thought Claudia’s outfit looked similar to the PVC macs we wore in the early 70’s.

annodomini Sun 15-Dec-19 19:55:47

I thought it was obvious that Karim had previous dancing experience. He went to theatre school as a youngster and has already appeared on the West End stage. Kelvin, although a very experienced actor, had his stage education in Oldham Theatre Workshop - also attended by many Corrie actors. He stood out from the very first show and, I believe, never scored under 30. A very worthy winner. I believe Karim will go on to a successful career on the musical stage.

Sara65 Sun 15-Dec-19 18:39:07

Sunday night and no results show to look forward to, I’m missing it already.

Sparklefizz Sun 15-Dec-19 16:17:41

Carlos Acosta, now there is a hot blooded man with thighs like aircraft carriers.

Hmmm Marilla .... must check him out again, just to see if you're right about the thighs, of course! blush

Jane43 Sun 15-Dec-19 14:42:57

Kelvin was a worthy winner, especially after the fabulous show dance. I feared that people might have voted for Anton and Emma because they thought it was Anton’s only chance of winning. I would also have been happy for Karin to win.

Marilla Sun 15-Dec-19 13:48:53

I liked both Karim and Kelvin. But for me, Karim is a young lad, while Kelvin is a mature man with life experience which comes through in the dance. Passion, grit and .....eh sexy!

Carlos Acosta, now there is a hot blooded man with thighs like aircraft carriers. Love him.

DanniRae Sun 15-Dec-19 11:53:40

Loved, Loved, Loved the whole series and was happy that Kelvin and Oti won.
We've the Christmas Special to look forward to now....grin

Sparklefizz Sun 15-Dec-19 11:44:24

I read online today that Emma Barton has been offered a part on the West End stage. It's good to know she will be putting all this training to good use. I remember Jill Halfpenny did the same.

henetha Sun 15-Dec-19 11:15:40

My favourite didn't win, but I thought the whole series was magnificent. Well done to all the dancers.

Charleygirl5 Sun 15-Dec-19 11:01:01

What am I going to watch next Saturday?! I really loved this series because for once there was not somebody who had been dancing on a West End stage for years. Mnay of them started off as non dancers so it was a level playing field.

Ellianne Sun 15-Dec-19 10:13:27

I agree,*Sparklefizz*, sometimes contemporary dancing is more about the tricks than the actual dancing and therefore "out of the box". I think that's why Anton and Emma were popular because they stuck to the slightly old fashioned, well known routines.

Sparklefizz Sun 15-Dec-19 08:52:01

I am not a fan of dancing like Karim's "free dance" or whatever they call it. I could appreciate it was moving and emotional, but much preferred Kelvin's one which could have been renamed Kelvin's Greatest Hits as Motsi said.

Yehbutnobut Sat 14-Dec-19 23:11:54

Great result

gulligranny Sat 14-Dec-19 22:35:09

Kelvin has been amazing, and it was a great final. He certainly got me hot under the collar with that rhumba!!

I would love to have seen all three couples having to dance a "proper" elegant ballroom dance as a contrast to all the high-octane stuff, but that's my only quibble.

lavenderzen Sat 14-Dec-19 21:52:41

Well done Kelvin and Oti. What a brilliant series it has been.

EllanVannin Sat 14-Dec-19 21:42:10

I've been willing Kelvin to win from the start. Well done him.

Sparklefizz Sat 14-Dec-19 21:12:40

Both Karim and Kelvin seem like genuine, humble and likeable guys.

merlotgran Sat 14-Dec-19 21:12:18

Whoop Whoop! Thank you, Kelvin. We've won £25 in the family sweepstake!! grin

Calendargirl Sat 14-Dec-19 21:10:35

Oh, Well Done, Kelvin and Oti! Well deserved. Bless his dad, more tears than his wife and mum!

MawB Sat 14-Dec-19 21:10:27

Good call smile??????

GrannyGravy13 Sat 14-Dec-19 21:10:23

Absolutely the best dancer won??

aggie Sat 14-Dec-19 21:09:32

Best dancer won ??

Sara65 Sat 14-Dec-19 21:08:48

Very fair! His dads so sweet!

Sparklefizz Sat 14-Dec-19 21:07:50

Yesssss!

Sparklefizz Sat 14-Dec-19 20:55:18

Incredibly high standard of dancing this series, and especially tonight.

Sara65 Sat 14-Dec-19 20:54:39

We’ll soon know Charleygirl, I hope its Karim, but won’t mind if it’s Kelvin