Dancing on Ice starts tonight

Perhaps Molly’s pro partner Silvan Longchambon is popular too Charley.

He is also married to a “soap star” from Coronation Street.
A soap “power” couple?

Good point TillyTrotter. I noticed Silvain's amazingly muscular upper arms as he was wearing a short sleeved top. I imagine they do have to be very strong to lift their partner above their head.

As The Viv is bigger than her partner, and probably weighs a couple of stone more than him, this is going to be difficult.

I am surprised when Pro skaters seem to lift their partners with ease and grace whatever their weight Sparklefizz .
I noticed Silvan’s arms too 💪 .

The semi final tonight everyone, plus a double elimination if I remember rightly. See you later.

Yes! I will try and watch it real-time tonight.
Bye ‘til later ……..

Goodness!!! My nerves are in tatters after seeing Viv go sprawling. The other skaters must have been shaking with having to follow on after her.

The Viv always looks so “safe” . It just shows how much support a hand from a Pro partner can be to steady the Celebs.
They each looked very vulnerable skating alone.

Nile and his dad have me in tears. I had read about Nile’s addiction problems and he has certainly not let his family down doing this Show.

I am in tears too - both at Nile's story which I didn't know, and at the emotion in his performance.... and at his 4 x 10s. I've already voted for him.

Nile was the only one who didn't wobble in the solo skate, whereas all the others, even Joey did.

Yes, The Viv really went down heavily, and yet she is such a strong confident skater. I reckon she'll be in the final though.

No one is coming near Nile’s perfect score.
I wonder if The Viv can, or has the stumble at the beginning played on her mind? She looks stunning tonight.

For me Joey rushes his moves unless he is coupled with Vanessa. Do you think that Sparklefizz ?

Yes. I noticed that too.
The Viv will have to try really hard to overcome that heavy fall. It would really throw me, that's for sure!

The Viv - elegant but not nearly as technical as Nile's routine... although the judges seem to differ!

Wow, "The Viv's" confidence restored. That's a boost of points.

Great viewing tonight!

So pleased 'The Viv' got those 3 10's. Elegant and beautiful to watch.

Isn't Joey the spitting image of his lovely mum?

Nile and the Viv were terrific but snowy Essex was so beautiful too

“Joey”

I think Maisie will be out tonight, but who else ....... ?

Nile gets my vote although I enjoyed all the other dances. Siva and The Viv have elegance but I feel little Nile has fallen in love with the Ice.
If rumours are to be believed Joey has “got the girl” whatever position he finishes in.

Siva has been in the skate off before so I’m guessing him.

It's been a fabulous evening of skating, hasn't it?

Yes, I think the body language between Joey and Vanessa is more than a rumour!

I hope Nile could have a new career as a skater because the others all have a career already but poor Nile has lost his due to his neck injury. This could be his chance to go for something different, and he seems a natural. Chris even said that if he had been skating in the Olympics, he would have got a gold !!!

Siva and Mollie should go

Nile is definitely the best skater

I think that was the right decision.

Very good show tonight. I am finding it all very emotional tbh, perhaps its just the way I am feeling at the moment.
Everyone did so well.