Strictly 2025

To me, none of the dances so far have matched what we saw last week.

Until Balvinder. Not keen on Couples Choice as a rule, but thought hers was very good.

I shall vote for her this week for the first time, and hope she isn’t in the dance off again.

Balvinder was under marked by Craig. 😡

I loved Balvinder's dance and she looks fabulous.

I love a bit of Bollywood.

I love La Voix but even I admit it wasn’t her best dance.
Voting scores seem all over the place tonight..

Not keen on Dave Arch’s last rendition. It sounded like Billy Smart’s circus was in town.

Looking good so far tonight. Leweis looked like a pro dancer in my eyes. He was excellent.

Wow! Fantastic choreography by Katya for Lewis. Something a bit different.

Looks like Balvinder is dressed for some Bollywood dancing.

I hate the Halloween special because I hate Halloween. It's a stupid festival that has become so over commercialised. I know it originated in Scotland but the way it has become so big in recent years is very American.

Ok 😀

Allira

No, I didn't ask!

Sorry, Allira. You are right, you didn’t. My mistake.

Maremia

The Hallowe'en special is always fab-u-lous.

Just me then!

Adults dressing up like that? No.
Am I grumpy?
Probably but only when adults act like children!

No, I didn't ask!

The Hallowe'en special is always fab-u-lous.

Allira

^I like Stephen Mulhern^
He's ok in small doses, but not for Strictly.

I would stop watching if Mulhern was chosen. I think he has the personality of a dead hedgehog, and is smarmy to boot!
Not Zoe, not Rylan, definitely not the dreaded Roman Kemp, not Willoughby, just for starters. Is there nobody with talent out there? ‘Celebrities’ are getting more and more dislikeable these days, and it seems that it is getting almost impossible to find anyone half-way decent. But then, I don’t like Tess either! Sorry, but you did ask!

I missed it, had a transmission problem!

However, it sounds like the right decision and I hope she wasn't too upset. Her dancing was always joyful 😀

Yes, it must be so hard to be voted down each week, must knock your confidence.

merlotgran

I feel relieved Ellie has been voted out. She has done so well and was a joy to watch but I doubt she would have been able to cope with the mounting pressure. Watching her in the dance off reminded me of Susan Boyle in BGT and I felt very uncomfortable.

I agree Merlotgran

I felt on tenterhooks on Ellie’s behalf, and was so relieved she handled it all so well in the end.

I feel relieved Ellie has been voted out. She has done so well and was a joy to watch but I doubt she would have been able to cope with the mounting pressure. Watching her in the dance off reminded me of Susan Boyle in BGT and I felt very uncomfortable.

I think Vito was pre-warned they were in the dance off.

I’ve never before noticed him whispering to Ellie like he was doing last night, reassuring her about having to do their routine again.

I thought Vito was lovely. He must have known they would be out once they were in the dance off and he did all he could to encourage her.

Ellie Anne - I can't decide if I like Vicky or not. Part of me feels her whole personality is an act with her overplayed nervousness and set catch phrases. I never watched Geordie Shore but I did enjoy her in the Jungle a few years ago.

I don’t like balvinders character in EE. I wonder if that is influencing people’s votes.
And I agree about Vicky. I’m afraid she grates on me.

Yes. Vito has choregraphed some amazing dances in the past when he has had a partner who can handle them. He seems kind and caring.