2nd Strictly Come Dancing 2023 thread

A full 40 fully deserved.
That wasn't just a slapdash slapstick Charleston. It seemed incredibly polished to me.

I’m afraid he won’t win, although I think he should. Viewers are homophobic. Anyone remember Adam Lambert on American Idol?

Wonderful dance by Leyton, pure skill. I hope he gets through to the final.
I was also touched by what Nikita said. Never mind he has dance experience others do as well, and he has also made alot of progress.

I think it will be Annabel leaving tonight.

Sparklefizz

I think it will be Annabel leaving tonight.

I agree, her time has come. A beautiful partnership, I hope she will treasure her time on Strictly.

Although Annabel has improved immensely, she's not in the same league as the others. I think she should go. Layton's Charleston was fabulous

Oh Johannes!! He's so lovely.

Oh what a touching and genuine tribute by Johannes to Annabelle. So beautiful.

Sparklefizz

Layton could not be a Strictly professional because he's not experienced in Ballroom and Latin enough to teach others.

I'm sure he'd be a quick learner.

Although not all the Strictly dancers partner the professionals

Didn't really enjoy Ellie & Vito's Couples Choice, but that's just me.... I don't often enjoy that style of dance.

Sorry, celebrities!!

Sparklefizz

Didn't really enjoy Ellie & Vito's Couples Choice, but that's just me.... I don't often enjoy that style of dance.

I feel the same * Sparklefizz*

Same here, I wasn't sure.

I liked Ellies dance it was strong snd powerful. I think Annabel should leave tonight and be very proud of herself.

I think ‘Couple’s Choice’ should be dropped.

Never enjoy it.

Would rather see another ‘proper’ dance.

Well, I've voted - 1 vote for Bobby and 2 for Ellie.

I am not homophobic aquagran and I don't believe British viewers are, but I can't vote for Layton when he has had over a decade of dance experience under his belt.

My votes went to Bobby (2) and Ellie (1) .
Annabel is the weakest dancer and it shows in the Latin dances.

Also I feel even the Ballroom dances are easier when you are led - as Annabel is by her super partner (Jojo).

I don’t think it’s homophobic to enjoy a male/female couple dancing more than watching two men or two women for that matter. I did enjoy the show dance of Leyton and Nikita tonight, but I always find myself being drawn to Nikita somehow and I don’t tend to watch the professional as much with the others. I prefer watching Ellie and I just love Annabel. Bobby is adorable in every way. It’s personal preference and we all have that. Thank goodness we don’t all like the same thing.

I didn’t like Ellie’s last dance. , but I still voted for her

Yes, I thought Annabel was the weakest dancer tonight though what a lovely lady she is. She had no dance experience at all so she can be proud of herself. How hard she must have worked

Anyone think Annabel has lost a lot of weight which she didn't need to lose? Her legs looked painfully thin tonight.

I think Johannes has been the perfect partner for her and I'm sure her Strictly experience will have helped her during a very difficult year.

In tears listening to Johannes speaking about Annabelle. So sad she lost her husband. She may win because of it but agree the others are better dancers.

Vito is an incredible dancer.

I gave two votes for Bobby and one for Layton. I haven’t voted for him at all so far but that Charleston was breathtaking.

It's ludicrous to think that Layton could be taken on as a pro dancer. They all have vast experience and many championships in latin and ballroom. He is a spectacular show dancer who has danced with the Matthew Bourne Company in the past and would not be out of place in that kind of dancing.

Very torn about voting.
Yes Layton has such a lead due to his dance experience.
But, he was invited onto the show and since he's there- and , imo the best, I've voted Layton, Ellie and Bobby.