Strictly, Yay! Continued .....

Can they get rid of Motsi please? I can’t stand all the screeching. Cynthia was such a welcome change as a stand-in
- and I think she was a better judge

It was such a relief when AJ managed to avoid the disaster that overtook her last night! When she finished without mishap, I knew the judges had to choose her. It was good that the voting public at last saved Rhys from the dance-off. He was sensational in the Argentine tango.

tidyskatemum
Everyone who goes on strictly starts having lessons as soon as they know: it’s not a secret.

I really don’t understand the ‘Couples Choice’ dance. It just seems to be an untidy mishmash. As to the finalists, I’m sure it was settled from week 1. AJ and Rose both seem lovely people but I bet they started having lessons the second it was suggested they came on the show. I find the boys tiresome . I’d prefer it if one always took the lead; instead they just seem to be copying each other and there’s no light and shade in their performance.

Kali2

Watching now as we were out last night - wow.

Right decision made, but Dan went out his head high.

Yes, I understand he was a non-dancer when he started.
Well done, Dan.

As for AJ - oh, for legs like hers. I don't know who she is, but wow!

For once the voting did follow the performance, I wish it was always like that. AJ was so much better in the dance off than in her first dance tonight.
Claudia usually wears odd outfits, but I thought she looked really good in that silver top tonight too, it suited her.

Good decision

I want AJ to win with Rose a close second. Hope the lads leave next week.

Goodness, Sparklefizz, onto the next 1,000 messages..!!
Another great programme last night, I always enjoy it.
I think that the judges made the right decision, choosing AJ to go through to the semi-final.
I look forward to the next couple of weeks.

P.S. we're watching the highlights of Grand Prix later tonight, on ch.,4. So thank you for not revealing the result, Josianne. I'd better not look on GN anymore tonight.!

I’ve only enjoyed a few of the couples dances. I’m afraid I don’t really ‘get’ the story behind the dances. I’m looking forward to the semi-final and will be sorry to see any of them go. Although I am a northerner myself I’m always quite pleased when AJ has run out of breath at the end of her dance and can’t chat with Claudia!

Watching now as we were out last night - wow.

Right decision made, but Dan went out his head high.

I wasn’t confident at the start of the show that Dan would be in the dance off and feared his army of fans might carry him through for another week. So glad he was in the dance off and that AJ survived. Looking forward to a great show next week.

Did you all enjoy the professional dances this evening ? I absolutely loved the opening professional dance last night but the 2 professional dances this evening didn’t excite me at all.

Thanks for opening a new thread Sparklefizz

Thankfully the dance off wasn't as nail biting as the Formula One race which delayed my catching up here!
There was no real contest and Dan had to leave.
Did I hear John and Johannes say they were doing "couples choice?" I think that will give them an advantage.

Sigh of relief that no good dancer is going home.
So looking forward to semi-final.

Such a strong line up , it’s hard to predict a winner

but I do wish Adam was still in. If Dan had gone when he should have we might still have had Adam.

Yes, I agree. And Adam had such a strong work ethic that I'm sure he had more to offer.