Strictly Come Dancing 2023

Also been reported that Adam hasn’t been able to train as much due to flu symptoms and they are hoping it doesn’t go through the rest of the dancers.

I'm disappointed that Amanda and Gio will be missing this week as I love watching them. It hasn't been said what's wrong with Amanda, just "health reasons". And there's poor Adam as Grandma mentions above. We shall have to see who turns up tonight

I shall miss Giovanni this week. He always choreographs good numbers, and I think Amanda hit lucky having him as a partner. I hope she is better next week.
There's a clash between the big game and Strictly this week. I might have to do catch up.

Anyone else feel the faffing around at the beginning (30 seconds) of these dances is a bit unnecessary?

They are having to fill the gap left by Amanda & Gio I expect.

I think Craig was harsh over Annabel's swivel - she seemed pretty swivelly to my humble eye.

Not impressed with Eddie's Samba. Anyone else?

Len Goodman always moaned if there was too much ‘faffing about’. He preferred them to get stuck in to the dance. I think it means they aren’t very confident, and want to waste a bit of time.

I didn’t care for Eddie’s samba either, but I’m not keen on Karen, so never really vote for her and partner.

That’s not very nice is it, but it does make a difference, if you like the pro.

such a shame amanda not up to it this week,. love her and gio.

she has had a tough time because 6 months into a new relationship with a new man who's job was a stuntsman he had an accident and is paralysed from waist down now.

I agree Calendargirl - also whether or not we like the music.

I wasn't impressed with Eddie's Samba, but absolutely loved Krishnan's Quickstep which is one of my favourite dances (plus I loved the music!)

Craig, however, is not impressed with Krishnan. Sigh.

Well done Krishnan. He is amazing considering no dance experience. Seems to put is heart into it.

Love the Nigel's foxtrot despite unfortunate mistakes. Katya's choreography was great.

I see that adam's there.

Yes, dont understand Craig's comments Sparklefizz

Craig, however, is not impressed with Krishnan. Sigh.

I'm not impressed with Craig.

Craig is coming out with some harsh comments this week. Maybe it's because it's week 5 and he expects more?

Very fast !

Wow! Ellie and Vito - very exciting and dramatic! Wonder how the voting will go.

Absolutely loved that Paso. Such a powerful performance. Ellie and Vito make great partners.

After their comments, thought there would be more 10’s for Ellie and Vito, particularly as they’ve doled them out willy-nilly before now.

It was excellent!

Now come the professionals

That Samba was superb, absolutely incredible! Layton and Nikita will get my vote tonight for first time.

Wow! Ellie & Vito
Omigod!! Leyton & Nikita

Easy to know where my votes are going tonight.

Ditto Calendargirl - I thought definitely a 10 from Anton.... but no.

I agree Sweetpeasue - Ellie and Vito go well together. Vito was on fire !

Anton is waffling on again.

Anton is waffling on again
I'll have another word 😁

Ellie fantastic, Krishnan really good, he's growing on me.
Leyton - nope, still don't see the point of having a professional dancer as a contestant.