Strictly Come Dancing

“Tess looked like a half-wrapped Quality Street.... not a classy dress at all.”
Hear, hear!
I’m afraid wondered if Motsi had had to do a Sound of Music job with her drawing room curtains.
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I am sure one of my Aunts had those curtains in the 60s.

I really can't understand why Maisie is seen, especially by younger people, as being up herself and full of her own importance. I might be biased because my DD is an Essex girl, but in the video clips Maisie is neither cocky nor arrogant, she just wants to try her hardest. I do hope she is safe this week.

Ellianne I gather Maisie plays a cocky nasty bit-of-work in Eastenders so maybe people confuse her with the part she plays. I could be wrong as I don't watch EE.

In past 5 years there has been only 1 female winner - Stacey Dooley. I wonder if there are more women watching and voting and they give their votes to men? That may be too simplistic? Many think it is harder for a celebrity male to dance well and lead, than a celebrity female.

I'm still enjoying watching Strictly, I love the whole thing, lighting, setting, clothes, music, (& the dancing, of course!).
It's cheering during these dark times.

My two favourite dancers remain Ranvir and Harvey.

Mine too dogsmother

I am rooting for Bill but I was bowled over by HRVY’s light show. I was worried that they were going topple over the edge.

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I am rooting for Bill but I was bowled over by HRVY’s light show. I was worried that they were going topple over the edge.

He he Parsley. It's all cleverly done with video images on screens set into the floor.
I got a long explanation last night from DH who was lighting designer at The Haymarket Theatre Royal (in the days when lighting wasn't computerised and all done by hand!)

Yikes! Jamie in the dance off??

So JJ is through.

Will it be Jamie v. Clara ?

I think so, and Clara looks as if she knows she will be in the dance off. She can’t win against Jamie unless he makes mistakes.

The Greatest Dancer couple - f a b u l o u s !

I got the impression from Clara, though, that her rehearsal had gone much better than her dance on the night, so maybe she will pull it out of the bag.

I’m not a fan of Jamie and Karen but their tango was fab last night. They shouldn’t be in the dance off. JJ has done well but I feel he’s run his course and it would have been a fairer outcome if he was in the dance off. Poor Clara I think will be going home.

Yes, JJ should have been in the dance off, and then perhaps Clara would have beaten him. Not sure of the outcome v. Jamie.

Ooh, Gary Barlow's looking a bit of a cool dude with his slicked back hair.

It was nice they called Maisie out first as going through.

Clara's feet were on the flat side last night. I was listening to her clomping about

She looked like Lucille Ball crushing the grapes, hahahaha.

Clara's routine much more full-on than Jamie's. Jamie had a long intro with the chess pieces, and was mostly just striding around whereas Clara had a hectic routine.

Oh good !

I’m sorry to see Clara leave. I think she peaked with her outstanding Charleston and hasn’t quite hit the mark since.

Right decision. Surprised it wasn't 3-0.