2nd Strictly Come Dancing 2023 thread

Leyton outshone AR on the leg lifts tonight.

It was the plan all along to get AR to Blackpool come hell or high water.

'fond of' !

The judges all back pedalling a bit on AR tonight, whilst all agreeing it’s marvellous to see her in Blackpool.

Think it will be ‘Bye Bye Angela’ tonight.

Wow- I am not found of AR- but at her age, just amazing.

Joseann

Ooo that would appeal to me merlotgran. I hope your DD and DGD have an enjoyable time. It will be interesting to hear what goes on!

I can’t take my eyes off the clips of the audience as I have no idea where they are.

Probably up in the Gods! 😂

Isn’t Bobby lovely?

I noticed!!!

😆 did anyone notice Angela R spent 90% of the opening dance sitting at the table, while Angela S, Amanda, Bobby, Leyton etc danced their hearts out!

Ooo that would appeal to me merlotgran. I hope your DD and DGD have an enjoyable time. It will be interesting to hear what goes on!

I like both Krishnan and Angela and guessed it would be a dance off between them.
It is easier for most of the male dancers as they are not wearing the «for women the Latin shoe heels are normally around 3 to 3 1/2 inches and ballroom heels 2 to 2 1/2 inches».
I am a little bit younger than AR and I would not be able to do two steps down the road in any heels.

How exciting for them merlotgran I’m not jealous at all 🤣
I’ve been applying for tickets for years without any success. Nowadays I just apply for Blackpool as I live in the north. I always say to my DH shall we just go and stay there when Strictlys on and hang around hoping to see the dancers/celebs etc. He’s not keen!
I look forward to you sharing any behind the scenes gossip.

DD and DGD are having a whale of a time in Blackpool. They arrived last night after a six hour train journey from the south coast. They were going to get an early night but there was such a buzz they went out to sample the bright lights instead! 🥳

They spent the morning celeb spotting and were amused to learn that the make up artists all pile into Primark for a top up of anything they should need.

They have to be in the ballroom by 1.45 and as their phones have to be handed in it will be radio silence for nine hours!!

No doubt my phone will be pinging at midnight! 😂

Thanks Joseann
Hopes dashed again! 😥😥

I liked Krishnan over the series more than I'd expected but if he hadn't gone this week, it would have been next, I feel. Although improving, he's nowhere near as good as the good ones, so his time was fast approaching.

While I don't really care much about the Get Angela To Blackpool arc, and I think she is amazing and graceful and elegant for her age or any age, it really is time for her to go too.

I remember some years ago a paralympian, memory doesn't retain names but I think it was a leg issue he had, and he thanked the judges for judging him on how well or other wise he'd danced, and not how well he'd danced "for a person with a disability". It's time now for Angela to stop being judged for how well she dances "for a person if her age".

Mollygo

Joseann
don't ask me how I know this, (!!!), but pole fitness is also a brilliant exercise for your abdominals
But I really want to ask you. 🤣🤣
Where do you find a pole dancing class?

Careful Mollygo, you're getting over excited!
I said a pole fitness class, not pole dancing. Big difference. 😆

Mollygo

Joseann
don't ask me how I know this, (!!!), but pole fitness is also a brilliant exercise for your abdominals
But I really want to ask you. 🤣🤣
Where do you find a pole dancing class?

My daughter goes to a pole dancing club in Romford. She also has a pole installed in her house.

Google "pole dancing class", Mollygo?

I have just done this and found several at gyms near me. If you are near a gym you are likely to find a class.

Joseann
don't ask me how I know this, (!!!), but pole fitness is also a brilliant exercise for your abdominals
But I really want to ask you. 🤣🤣
Where do you find a pole dancing class?

No worries NotSpaghetti. Yes, frame that's the word I meant. All dancers have to do exercises to improve their abdominal muscles which helps their posture. I guess as we get older we loose some of the tightness and strength.
Pilates helps in this respect, and don't ask me how I know this, (!!!), but pole fitness is also a brilliant exercise for your abdominals!

Just noticed your comment re her head Joseann. Sorry.

I think she is using her head as a counterbalance to try to correct her frame.

If we are keeping people because they are "terrific for their age" we could open it up to the general public maybe.
I expect we all know people roughly her age who are likely to be great dancers (not me anymore I hasten to add!).

I said previously that I like Angela Rippon; she is a very graceful dancer and performs well, but obviously is hampered by her age, She said she wanted to be asked for years and I think it is sad that she was not, when she had more stamina.

No you’re not the only one who likes her merlotgran. You’re probably right about her being eliminated next, but I’d love to see her do a faster dance before she leaves. I’m sure she would make a good job of it.

I must be the only GN who likes Angela- I think she dances beautifully considering she is 79.

I agree. As the token oldie she has done a really good job and I’m glad she’s going to Blackpool.

She’ll probably be eliminated next because she has definitely reached her limit but I think she deserves praise for how well she has danced up to now.

DD and DGD have tickets for Blackpool! They’re really excited as they’ve been applying for years.

No doubt my phone will be pinging around midnight next Saturday so I’d better stay awake! 😂