Strictly, yay!

If I am excited as this 24 hours on about watching Strictly, heaven help me when I get back into a real theatre to see a real live show! I will have to hold back tears!

I love it, I dont take it seriously, I just enjoy it. The dancing, the costumes and the music. It's pure escapism.

Ok, S, now I'm up for public humiliation by saying AP!

Theonethank you, that’s very kind of you.

Kim
Who do you think then?

Well here we go again! Same predictable line up, with the exception of same sex couple, who were brilliant btw! Same comments from judges, and Anton doing his Len Goodman impression! How come you can have a judge who is very closely related to a contestant? Why can they all not be drawn out of a hat to ensure impartiality! It would throw up some interesting pairings!!!
The settings were brilliant and the costumes mostly brilliant!
But the orchestra is so underrated, they are terrific. I see a bit of friction between Greg Wise and some of the judges! He obviously is not used to being criticised! Oh darling, such a lovey!
That’s it then, no more watching until down to last 1/2 dozen!

Well..... egotistically, I've decided who's going to win! Had to wait until last night to assess their sense of rhythm but had few doubts. I absolutely love strictly. It certainly gives a boost to this end quarter of the year.

Tilly’s mum was in floods of tears in the audience. A very proud mum and rightly so. Tilly looked beautiful in her dress and their dance was lovely. I think she’s going to do well.

Calendar girl
I agree about Anton modelling himself on Len, I thought the same.
Grannynannywanny
I thought the same about Greg, he looked a big petulant when he was talking to Claudia, I don’t think he’s used to being criticised.
I loved last nights show, but I have to say I started to find Motsi annoying, I’d forgotten how loud she is.

they were all amazing for a first night weren't they. maybe the scoring should be upped to marks out of 20 rather than 10...lol

I only just realised this morning that Greg Wise played the part of Lord Mountbatten in the Crown series. Considering I watched the series it’s taken a while for the penny to drop!

There appeared to be a little tension between Shirley and Greg. I felt she judged him a little more harshly. I get the feeling he’s going to be prone to not liking criticism.

Great show. John and Johannas ( sp ? ) were the highlight for me.
Amazing standard of dancing for week 1 from everyone.

Calendargirl

I think Anton is modelling his judging style on Len Goodman’s, but not grumpy. Several phrases he used sounded just what Len would have come out with.

(Don’t miss Len, BTW. Or Bruno).

Just what my DH said. It could be just dance speak from that profession.

I think Anton is modelling his judging style on Len Goodman’s, but not grumpy. Several phrases he used sounded just what Len would have come out with.

(Don’t miss Len, BTW. Or Bruno).

Nannylovesshopping I wish you a better week ahead and glad you enjoyed the show

Must admit first time watch for a long time. Was fantastic, dancers, costumes, especially Robert Webb and partner, just a really good nights entertainment.

Oh I so enjoyed every minute, brilliant entertainment, looking forward already to next week.

Great show. The standard of dancing was exceptional for week 1.

Johan and John fab u lus. Dance of the night.

I particularly enjoyed Robert Webb and his partner Diane(?) although I don't think the lady judges enjoyed having the micky taken out of the dance competitions.
Some of the marks were a little extravagant for the first week.

Nina' s Samba was a bit frantic and messy I thought and the dress was horrible with the huge frill flapping everywhere. Really looking forward to their next dances. Amazing standard for a first week.

Strictly at its best,

I quite liked Ninas samba, I liked the choreography anyway, some pretty good dancers in there tonight, looks like being an exiting series.

Wow! What a night! AJ's jive was terrific. Rose was truly amazing, and John and Johan looked so natural together - great dancing.

I thought Nina's samba was stompy too Calendargirl but what do I know?

Didn't think much of the large lady in the white dress (sorry, can't remember her name) but the judges liked her.

Looking forward to next week.

Great show. Adam was fabulous, love those bendy legs! Can't wait for next week.