2nd Strictly Come Dancing 2023 thread

Actually, he deserves a 10

Layton smashed it.

I have goosebumps. That quickstep was brilliant loved it!

This is so good I haven’t a clue who I’m going to vote for.

They’re lining Layton up to win, choosing a ballroom dance for his first dance which was not his strongest earlier in the competition, stressing how much he has improved etc etc.
Fact remains he played the title role in “Billy Elliott -the Musical” for months - he is an experienced and professional actor, singer and dancer.
Not a level playing field- it’s like putting Mary Berry on Bake Off or Marcus Wareing on Masterchef.

Blimey! Those lifts!!! Wow!

Daring!

Not usually fond of the show dances but Ellie’s was phenomenal.

She was so brave!

Many of these contestants in this show have had dance experience. Many went to stage school. In this series alone Nigel had years of musical West End experience.

I wish Layton was being pushed to win but if you read MSM and social media it's all Ellie

Ellie has made the most progress.

I agree, Ellie is a foregone conclusion.
The important thing, for me, is to just enjoy Layton's exceptional performances, so I don't care if Ellie wins, that's fine.

I think Motsi looks lovely tonight, she suits the pared down look.

Craig has praised the choreography but Bobby's dance choreography wasn't a patch on Ellie and Vito's.

I thought Bobby’s dance was a bit safe.

I agree merlotgran

Ellie and Vito are phenomenal.

Ellie to win for me.

I’m still with Ellie and Vito

Ellie has my votes.

DH is voting for her as well, not that he realises yet!

Leyton to win, a brilliant dancer, this is a entertainment programme and he entertained.

So how come a contestant whose profession is dancing wont win!? It would not say much for his ability if he looses against people who have never danced at anywhere near that level.

Unless of course ……………

Makes it all a bit of a mockery really.

I think there would be a public outcry if Layton won for all the reasons previously mentioned. Yes, he's a brilliant dancer but ......

Unless of course ……………

He makes a mistake
Or the viewers decide that having a professional dancer and choreographer as a contestant is unfair and tell the BBC what they think about that in their votes.

Of course, he could win.

Sparklefizz

I think there would be a public outcry if Layton won for all the reasons previously mentioned. Yes, he's a brilliant dancer but ......

Yes I agree - the BBC were daft to have him as a contestant.