2nd Strictly Come Dancing 2023 thread

Right one went tonight. But Ahh how touching was that . Kai was lovely. Great partnership.

I liked Angela and Kai but it was time to go she looked so tired.

I think she is a lovely dignified lady who gave credit where it was due.

merlotgran

Bobby’s like a better looking young Mick Jagger.

Just what I was thinking…

Good on her. Utterly amazing what she's done, and a very classy farewell speech.

rafichagran

I liked Angela and Kai but it was time to go she looked so tired.

I think she is a lovely dignified lady who gave credit where it was due.

Yes, a very dignified exit.

Right decision, Angela looked tired. She is a lovely gracious lady.

Angela has been an intrinsic part of the Show this year and she must have found it tiring to be in for 10 weeks.
I hope she has a holiday planned before Christmas. I know I would in her position.

Bit shocked Bobby was in the dance off - I thought it would be Nigel & Katya.

Sorry to repeat myself I though it had not posted previously. Phone slow.

Lovely words for Kai from Angela. I didn't realise he was only 28.

Nigel will be out next.

No Joseann I thought Kai was older than 28. He doesn't look that young.

Apparently Angela looks amazing and much younger than she does on the telly.

merlotgran

Apparently Angela looks amazing and much younger than she does on the telly.

I think she's had a few tweaks, although she always did have good cheekbones which helps.

Kai was a tad bit emotional tonight.

He really is lovely. I saw him earlier this year in his own show.

I think Kai was the perfect partner for Angela. I was shocked Bobby was in the dance-off- I also thought it would be Nigel. I think his days are numbered.

I won’t start another thread because there’s nothing really earth shattering but I’ve often wondered what the audience do all afternoon because they have to be in and phones handed over by 1.45.

It’s non stop full on filming. The opening dances for both nights are recorded as well as the guest act, Madness, which took three takes but sounded really good. The audience are a big part of it all.

DD and DGD had good seats just to our left of Craig in front of two pillars. It was next to the ‘Clauditorium’ where they all hang out while waiting for the results and is Very Noisy! Claudia was complaining that the white jump suit she was wearing was too tight, hot and itchy! 😂

Shirley’s reference to a leaf blower was because about six people dash on with leaf blowers in between dances to clear up any confetti. That’s why the celebs in the Clauditorium are encouraged to make a racket to hide the noise.

It’s non stop action. Everyone works really hard and they all look tired at the end especially Claudia. Tess is made up to Hollywood perfection and has an otherworldly look.

Everyone was really shocked that Bobby was in the Dance Off. Most people thought it would be Nigel.

They had an amazing time and well worth the six hour train journey. A lot of BBC staff were on their train this morning. Strictly practically takes over Blackpool while it’s there.

Thanks merlotgran, sounds like your DD & DGD had a great time.
I've wondered how they put the programme together.

Looking forward to next week's show.

I too thought that Bobby looks like a very young Mick Jagger, especially with the straighter hair this evening. I think it must be the lips! Angela R was indeed very gracious in defeat and looked genuinely pleased when Bobby and Diane were getting their votes of confidence from The Judges. Kai was so emotional and he has a maturity about him at only 28, an ideal partner for AR. He also had a very runny nose! A very, very touching scene.

It’s reported that Angela Rippon has 2 Cryotherapy Chamber sessions a week plus deep tissue massages to keep fit.

yes, it showed that on bbc 2 strictly. kai went in the Cryotherapy chamber too.

Thank you merlotgran. It sounds like they had a fab day out! Can I ask do the competitors have much of a break between the end of Saturday night’s show and the start of the recording of the results show? Do they all leave and start again after a rest?

That’s so interesting merlotgran and thank you for telling us. It is good to get a bit of “inside information” as it were.

So glad your DD and DGD had a great time. 💃 🕺
It looked as if all the Celebs + partners did too, the Steeplechase ride Angela and Carlos went on looked fun, and Bobby and Dianne enjoyed the Rock factory.
The Tower Ballroom is just a glorious, elegant setting.
It’s great for Blackpool that Strictly goes to the town each year.

I was surprised when Kai first started dancing on Strictly and his age was revealed. He has a much older look, I imagined back then he was well in his 30’s! Think he might inherit Anton’s mantle of getting the older ladies.

I bet AR was secretly relieved to be leaving, it must have been very tiring taking part. And of course she made it to Blackpool!

So good to hear what goes on behind the scenes but Claudia’s screeching gets on my last nerve! All that shouting too, stop it you rowdy lot.