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Strictly Come Dancing 2023

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Sparklefizz Tue 08-Aug-23 10:17:47

Only another month to go so I thought we'd better get the new thread up and running smile

I don't know many of this year's contestants so far but I guess we'll get to know them as the show continues. I see there are already comments that some of them have previous dance training.

Sparklefizz Sat 11-Nov-23 19:58:43

Sara1954

I really hope Blackpool isn’t going to turn into a nostalgic walk down memory lane with Angela Rippon, and for that reason, I hope she goes tomorrow.

Oh goodness! I couldn't stand even more attention given to AR. The judges made no allowances for Strictly contestants dancing with only one leg ... why keep making allowances for AR's age?

Sara1954 Sat 11-Nov-23 19:50:07

I really hope Blackpool isn’t going to turn into a nostalgic walk down memory lane with Angela Rippon, and for that reason, I hope she goes tomorrow.

Grandmabatty Sat 11-Nov-23 19:41:13

Someone on twitter reckons the bbc are keen to get Angela Rippon to Blackpool so she can do a big nostalgia piece. Nothing would surprise me. I loved Layton's Argentine Tango. Angela Scanlon is being let down by her partner I think. She's a much better dancer than we are seeing now

Nanatoone Sat 11-Nov-23 19:40:00

Behind the drag curve but loved Nigel and a Katya

TillyTrotter Sat 11-Nov-23 19:32:27

Yes and we saw him for free, from our sitting rooms.
(if you don’t count the TV licence fee).

Sparklefizz Sat 11-Nov-23 19:28:29

Visgir1

I would pay to see Layton, he's going to be a big star in the West End.
Amazing!

I gather he already is !

eazybee Sat 11-Nov-23 19:26:50

Nikita outshone Layton, whose feet were clumsy. I did make myself watch it, but I never feel comfortable watching L, despite his undoubted expertise.

Sara1954 Sat 11-Nov-23 19:24:50

Sparklefizz
I voted exactly the same

Visgir1 Sat 11-Nov-23 19:23:57

I would pay to see Layton, he's going to be a big star in the West End.
Amazing!

Sparklefizz Sat 11-Nov-23 19:22:50

What a fabulous evening ending on a real high with Layton & Nikita's AT.

I've voted for Ellie, Nigel and... for the first time ever ... Layton. As you say, Sara, how could I not?

ginny Sat 11-Nov-23 19:20:41

Wow! I don’t usually enjoy the Argentine but Wow! I believe it was originally a dance for two men.

Sparklefizz Sat 11-Nov-23 19:19:59

Craig's marking is ludicrous. He only gave Layton 1 more mark than Angela R !!! I want to punch him. Grrr.

Sara1954 Sat 11-Nov-23 19:16:58

I haven’t voted for Leyton before, but tonight, how could I not?
Amazing

Sweetpeasue Sat 11-Nov-23 19:15:54

Layton and Nikita were amazing. Just exquisite. Couldn't take my eyes away.

TillyTrotter Sat 11-Nov-23 19:15:53

Wow I would not have missed Layton’s dance for the world.
Brilliant.

Sparklefizz Sat 11-Nov-23 19:15:51

Gosh Layton! That will be 4 x 10s I think. Fantastic choreography from Nikita.

Joseann Sat 11-Nov-23 19:15:49

Whoa Layton!

rafichagran Sat 11-Nov-23 19:05:40

Going against the grain, I enjoyed Angela Rippons dance tonight.

Sparklefizz Sat 11-Nov-23 19:03:37

I'm still recovering from Ellie & Vito smile They're a great partnership.

I also enjoyed Nigel & Katya, and Annabel has done really well too. I agree, ginny, Angela R overmarked again.

Craig gave AR an 8 but Annabel only a 7!! Ridiculous.

ginny Sat 11-Nov-23 19:01:25

Ellie was great. Loved Nigel and for the first time I really enjoyed Annabelle.
Angela R over marked again., thinking they are trying to get her to Blackpool.

TillyTrotter Sat 11-Nov-23 18:57:01

I think Vito gets overheated! He’s like a boiling kettle!

Sara1954 Sat 11-Nov-23 18:55:52

Ellie can do no wrong, every dance has been so lovely

Joseann Sat 11-Nov-23 18:55:52

grin

Sparklefizz Sat 11-Nov-23 18:54:00

My daughter has just texted to say "Poor Vito. In such a rush that he didn't have time to get dressed!" blush

Sparklefizz Sat 11-Nov-23 18:50:04

Ellie & Vito - so beautiful.

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