Strictly Come Dancing 2023

Whoever is in the dance off with Angela R is unlikely to be saved. I think it’ll be Krishnan

Fingers crossed AR goes home..... but Craig will vote for her. Doesn't matter who else is in the dance off with her. Sigh.

What a moving opening dance by the pros.

I think that Krishan will go tonight. I just feel he is now the weakest dancer. Lovely man, but dancing not great. I too am getting fed up of AR’s leg lifts. So predictable. I can’t do leg lifts of anywhere near that height so I think it’s wonderful what she can achieve, but do we need reminding of it in virtually every dance? And what had they done to AR’s hair?!!!! It’s Ellie & Vito for me - apart from Layton (who I won’t vote for because he has too much previous experience) E & V really stand out. They were looking very loved up this week - rumours are that they’re more than just dancing partners now!

Angela R. and Layton out and I can enjoy the programmes again

I like Angela S. think she is underrated. Smug is a great word for Angela R. Also just can’t take to her. Ellie for me and Leyton too.

Yes, Mollygrow I'm also pleased that there is more focus on the techniques being learned each week rather than the 'back stories'.

We have dubbed Anton 'King of the Burble' here. We like him very much but are hoping that he doesn't become a caricature of himself in the same way as Bruno did.

I will be sad if I'm right but I think Krishnan may well go out tonight.

Mollygo I agree. I think there were a surfeit of sad stories and folk got sick of them.

On a more positive note, there seems to be fewer sob stories or heart rending back stories this time. Or have I just missed them?

I had a late night catch up with the show and enjoyed it. I thought Craig’s fab-u-lous comment for Layton was surely going to be a 10. But no, he gave him just one more than Angela R’s 🤷‍♀️

I actually enjoyed Angela R’s dance more than last week but for this stage in the show I agree with others that she is being over marked. If she ends up in the dance off tonight there’s no way the judges will vote her off.

Ellie and Vito are my favourites and I hope they win.

In my opinion Gio, Vito and Katya choreograph the most interesting and exciting routines. Vito's routines for Ellie have been fantastic with lifts I've never seen before. Of course, it helps if the pro is partnered with someone who can cope with complicated moves. Vito could have done nothing with poor Les

I read a comment from Layton (somewhere?) in which he said, he and AngelaS have become very good friends. Apparently they message each other with shared critique of their dancing in order to improve their performances.

Millie
I agree about Angela R seeming smug, others have also said the same.
She is a good dancer, a very good dancer for her age, but it’s not a competition to see how good you are at a certain age, and others are much better.
I just can’t take to her, I don’t get the feeling she’s much of a team player.

And I think it's unfair that Angela S is slated every week too. Yes, there are technical issues but she has worked hard to improve and is good to watch. I think I agree with an earlier comment that her partner is letting her down. Just think what we might have seen if she'd had Gio or Graci!!
She won't make the final.

Sara1954

If she goes through tonight, there will be definite talk of a fix.

There's already talk of a fix.

Poor Angela Scanlon gets slated most weeks, particularly by Craig, then Angela R is continually praised for not much. Craig raved about her swivels, although she sat on a bench to do most of them! I mean, it's bonkers and so unfair!

I think it’s so unfair that Leyton is even in the competition. He’s a professional entertainer and dancer. Why is he competing against complete amateurs such as the news readers and actors? He’s good, but I would never vote for him.

I watched last night on catch up as I was out at a nearby fair 🎠🎡 but thought Ellie and Vito were fabulous again this week.

I really can't take to Angela R with or without the leg up. She seems so smug or is she just a bit snooty.

If she goes through tonight, there will be definite talk of a fix.

Definitely, and she knows it!

If AR is in the bottom 2 this week, I predict the judges will save her, however unfairly, because it certainly seems they are determined to get her to Blackpool.

Surely AR must be in the bottom two again this week and be going home. I agree with others that Krishnan probably is not safe.
Ellie and Layton in the final with one other, but not sure who yet.

I don't like all the 'leg lifting' that kai has to do with angela ripon.

I really like Krishnan, and I think Lauren is fabulous, but I feel they could be in danger.

Motsi was quite clear that she expects AR to be at Blackpool. Be interesting if she was up against someone really good in the dance off.

I think Krishnan will be in it.

Well, she is 79- so what she has achieved here is amazing. But she should be out now.

I can't put my finger on it, but AR has always made me feel uneasy. But, hat off to her, but enough now. And Krishan.