2nd Strictly Come Dancing 2023 thread

annodomini

I refuse to vote for Leyton. Granted that the dance was spectacular but it was a professional performance by a professional performer. My favourites tonight were Ellie's Charleston and Angela S's Argentine Tango.

I agree. I think that Leyton's dance was fantastic but - he is a professional and probably shouldn't be on the show. I suspect that he will get to the final but the public won't vote for him.

Super show tonight, the dances were fantastic with the exception of AR who should have gone long ago.

Was watching on catch up tonight and I am so impressed with the progress Annabel has made in the last few weeks. I’m thinking she might make the final.

Layton is very good but dances the same every week. He doesn't show the essence of each dance. I think his best was the Argentine Tango last week. Angela Rippon and Nigel should be in the bottom two. Nigel's footwork wasn't great. Annabelle was good. Her confidence has improved miraculously since her couple's choice. Ellie's Charleston was more of a swing number and some moves were missing, for me. Angela Scanlon was excellent

I hope Ellie wins. All her dances are amazing.
I hope Leyton gets nowhere near the final because he’s a professional and shouldn’t be in the competition. Unfortunately I think he will be in the final three. It was very unfair to put him in the competition.

My order of preference last night went
Angela S.
Ellie
Annabelle
Nigel
Bobby
(a hundred mìle gap)
Angela R.

Don't mind AR's Blackpool arc, there's no one who's gone out who could have made it past this week, but Time to go. Pretty sure she'd win a dance competition for her age group, and an elegant lady, but not good enough to go forward.

Layton's VR made me like him but he shouldn't be in the competition. I'd cheerfully buy tickets to watch him dance, however.

I think some of the professional dancers have really had their work cut out for them this series in different ways. Their choreography has been excellent, but more than that, they have definitely got the best out of their partners.
I take back what I said last week about Carlos letting AngelaS down, because this week he really upped his game and pulled out all the stops. Nikita has succeeded in taming Layton's wild side by showcasing his agility and precision in his craft. Johannes has been so kind to Annabel and has gently helped her on this journey of healing. Dianne is fun, not over serious, and good for Bobby, and Ellie and Vito have perfect chemistry (😉)! Oh yes, and even Kai has been perfect for AngelaR and not overworking her!
That's why I still don't understand the Amanda/Giovanni business. Something not right

hope angela r is out tonight....... annabelle has developed the most and i hope she wins. ellie has youth on her side.

good to see gio in group dances.
no good rehashing old news is there.

Why wouldn't Gio be in the group dances? ALL the professionals whose partners left are.

Loved Bobby's dance, he looked so like a young Mick Jagger!

I voted for Ellie - Annabel - Angela S

Brilliant show ..... but was getting a bit tired of all the talk of Blackpool!

I hope Angela R goes tonight ..... I often wonder if a celebrity is finding it hard going that they (secretly) hope it's their turn to go!

I've been rewatching some of the dances on YouTube and have noticed even more than last night how poor Angela R's dancing was in the group dance at the beginning, apart from sitting down at a table at the back for some of it. And at times she didn't seem to know where she was supposed to be and one of the other dancers grabbed her hand and led her to the side. Too many allowances have been made for her now.

I also rewatched Angela S's AT. They were fabulous and I reckon she might be the dark horse closer to the final.

To be fair they didn’t bang on about Angela’s ballroom past too much, but she’s really got to go tonight.
I felt really sorry for Nigel, he looked really deflated, hopefully he’ll survive another week, and then it’s anyone’s guess.
My money is still on Ellie, but after last night, Angela S has got to be a contender.
Annabelle was beautiful last night, she’s so graceful, and I enjoyed Bobby, what a dilemma.

I agree Sara ... and once Angela R has gone, I don't want any of the others to leave! As you say, what a dilemma.

This must be the week that angela rip-off leaves strictly! She stands out like a sore thumb amongst the rest of the dancers! I fully appreciate her age and capabilities but enough is enough and she knows it!! Kai is brilliant but can’t carry angela any longer. Get real judges, nothing to chose between the remaining dancers as rhe scores prove! Let’s have a real dance-off not the angela circus!! It’s all been about her!

Angela R looks elegant, has done remarkably well for her age but cannot contribute much more to a dance competition, really is time for her to go. I did not enjoy Nigel's dance last night so much and would put him and Angela R in the dance off. I am getting the impression that Layton & Nikita are verging a little too close to the boundaries of good taste and what is acceptable for Saturday night family viewing. My vote went to Angela S, Ellie and Annabelle, the dances I enjoyed the most.

A very happy DD and DGD are on their way back home. Lots of the BBC production team on the same train. Everyone tired!

Apparently it’s the most amazing experience.

I really like Angela Rippon, but feel she has given all she can. She has done well but looks tired, I think it is time to leave now.
My favorite is Leyton and Nikita,I love their dancing and story telling and the fact they are raunchy. I will give him my vote.
People forget Nigel had a dance background, so has others, but people concentrate on Leyton. What would the show be like if they were all like Les.

Are your lips 🤐?

Oh, that was to merlotgran

Callistemon21

Are your lips 🤐?

Oh yes! There’s some interesting production stuff I’d like to share but not until after tonight.

Also some might not want to know how it’s done.

I thought Angela S was fantastic doing the AT, she got all my votes.
Sick of the pussyfooting round Angela R, she needs to go. I've loved watching Annabel and Ellie and I was touched by Layton's story, he is very talented.

Layton's back-story was very moving Lona - but wasn't sure how it linked to the "couples choice" dance tbh.

I had earmarked all of my three votes to Annabel (such a beautiful, well orchestrated and moving performance) but then I held one back for Angela S. Fact is AT is my very least favourite dance but she has transformed my thinking on that and that takes some doing. What a great show.

merlotgran

Callistemon21

Are your lips 🤐?

Oh yes! There’s some interesting production stuff I’d like to share but not until after tonight.

Also some might not want to know how it’s done.

I'd love to hear more please, merlotgran, after tonight's programme. ( if others would rather not, I understand).

Looking forward to tonight's results.