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Strictly 2024

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Sparklefizz Thu 12-Sept-24 08:48:26

Strictly restarts this Saturday when it will be the pairing up of celebs and pros..... which may even be less cringe-making than usual. grin

I don't know many of this year's celebs, but nothing new to that, and no doubt I shall get hooked in as usual.

Grannynannywanny Mon 18-Nov-24 11:47:56

I agree about the marking this year. The judges clearly have their favourites. They had a chance to eliminate Pete a couple of weeks ago when he was in the dance off but they ejected Shayne. Due to Pete’s huge social media following he might not be in another dance off and we could see much better better dancers being eliminated. That’s the most frustrating part of Strictly 😠

madalene Mon 18-Nov-24 12:01:41

I thought Pete and the trousers this weekend were awful. I don’t like him anyway but those trousers were very off putting. His dancing is poor, I hope he goes next week.
I hope Tasha wins.

Sara1954 Mon 18-Nov-24 12:42:32

I think Tasha is very good, but I think Sarah is better,
A bit more character I think, Tasha is almost too perfect x

Sparklefizz Sat 23-Nov-24 19:23:53

Blimey Vito blush

rafichagran Sat 23-Nov-24 19:26:15

Sparklefizz

Blimey Vito blush

Yes, I think he amazing.

Calendargirl Sat 23-Nov-24 19:26:59

I love Motsi’s dress.

What a kaleidoscope of colours!

Sparklefizz Sat 23-Nov-24 19:33:17

Lauren looks transformed by that wig and much prettier than with her usual hairstyle which (in my view) doesn't flatter her at all.

escaped Sat 23-Nov-24 19:34:02

Well done JB and Lauren. 🤞

Calendargirl Sat 23-Nov-24 19:35:43

Yes, Lauren’s wig looks better than her own short style.

I realise JB has improved anyhow, but personally I think he and Lauren are a better and more successful partnership than him and Any.

Sparklefizz Sat 23-Nov-24 19:38:03

Yes, I agree Calendargirl, JB and Lauren are a good partnership.

escaped Sat 23-Nov-24 19:45:26

I'm not sure Jamie's partner is really getting to grips with his frame somehow, if you get what I mean.

Millie22 Sat 23-Nov-24 19:59:45

I think Chris is incredible but he did struggle a bit with that Paso.

petal53 Sat 23-Nov-24 20:02:49

I think Chris is too wooden. Be interesting to see if he survives this week.

Sparklefizz Sat 23-Nov-24 20:10:02

That Quickstep by Tasha and Aljaz was fabulous.

I think it will be Jamie and Pete in the dance off.
Chris is hanging on.

Calendargirl Sat 23-Nov-24 20:13:07

Oh, that Lewis Capaldi song and that dance!

Breathtaking!

escaped Sat 23-Nov-24 20:13:52

A well deserved 40!

Sparklefizz Sat 23-Nov-24 20:14:06

Neil going crackers behind Tasha and Aljaz!

Sweetpeasue Sat 23-Nov-24 20:14:49

Oh that was well deserved 40. Absolutely beautiful.

nanaK54 Sat 23-Nov-24 20:26:40

Tasha and Aljaz were wonderful.
All three votes have gone to Chris, I am just astonished that he is able to learn these dances

escaped Sat 23-Nov-24 20:29:15

Pete and Montell in the dance off?

Sparklefizz Sat 23-Nov-24 20:33:05

I do so admire Chris, he must be giving such inspiration to others, and Dianne must be an amazing teacher.

What a wonderful evening of dance tonight, plus the music was just right for once. That Lewis Capaldi song is heartbreaking.

Sweetpeasue Sat 23-Nov-24 20:53:11

Chris is amazing. It's really difficult when voting between those with prior professional experience and someone like Chris who has overcome so much to dance.
I don't think the Paso was his best dance unfortunately.
Loved JBs Charleston- I've liked him from the beginning.
Tasha and Alijas were just beautiful with that American Smooth/foxtrot

I had been thinking the same thing about the blonde wig on Lauren. It suited her so much better than the quite harsh short cut.

Clawdy Sat 23-Nov-24 22:40:37

JB's Charleston was such fun, loved it.

ferry23 Sun 24-Nov-24 07:22:24

I've never seen Vito wear glasses before as he did in the training clip. Goodness, I almost hyperventilated. Some men look quite delicious in glasses. Top that with that very... err....sensual rhumba. Well it was a great way to end a miserable wet and windy day! grin

I agree about Lauren, that blonde wig really suited her, I'm not very keen on her rather austere haircut. I thought she looked like a dead ringer for Amanda Barrie. She is a terrific dancer and seems to have a very happy disposition.

Calendargirl Sun 24-Nov-24 07:49:37

Tasha and Alijas really deserved their 40.

And that is why Craig hanging on to his 10 paddle until then is so telling.

The way the other three judges have doled out 10’s the past few weeks has been a joke in most cases.

I bet anything Craig’s ‘10’ is what they all strive for.