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ferry23 Fri 15-Aug-25 12:45:22

So, I've heard of 8 of the celebrities but some of those I've literally just heard the names - don't know what they actually do.

Given my interests though, it's unlikely I would be able to identify a reality "celebrity" (I mean the Love Island type shows) a blogger/vlogger/influencer or most sports people.

Anyone know all of them?

Millie22 Sat 08-Nov-25 19:28:01

Aw George. I loved that dance.

rafichagran Sat 08-Nov-25 19:30:05

I will vote Balvinder as well. I like Le Voix and will give one vote, even though it was not her best dance.

Sparklefizz Sat 08-Nov-25 19:41:57

Great Tango by Vicky and Kai.
Kai's "Tango face" made me smile. smile

Allira Sat 08-Nov-25 19:45:54

I shall vote for Balvinder again. I think she's under marked and should not be in the dance offs.

Allira Sat 08-Nov-25 19:47:15

rafichagran

I will vote Balvinder as well. I like Le Voix and will give one vote, even though it was not her best dance.

She's such great fun but this week I can't vote just because I like her.

eazybee Sat 08-Nov-25 22:31:33

I just wish the audience would stop booing every time Craig doesn't give unqualified praise.

NotSpaghetti Sun 09-Nov-25 10:31:29

I don't like the booing either eazybee - and in many cases now it's not just Craig.

Why boo when they are basically offering advice!

GrannyGravy13 Sun 09-Nov-25 10:40:06

I think Alex is in danger if she is in the dance off.

ferry23 Sun 09-Nov-25 11:18:42

Some were not as good as others, but nobody was awful.

I did wonder if Johannes tweaked the choreography about as she seemed so unsure and nervous about performing it. It seemed technically sound and had dance appropriate music but definitely less dramatic and impactful than I would have expected from them.

I've no idea who's going to be (or rather, who was) in the dance off.

Casdon Sun 09-Nov-25 12:26:56

I think Harry is struggling now, I thought so last week too.

PaynesGrey Sun 09-Nov-25 12:53:41

Yes, Harry is struggling. His powerful body works against him. Flashing and jiggling his pecs can only go so far.

For the first time, Alex looked unsure of herself.

I loved Balvinder and Julian dancing Bhangra and George and Alexis dacing the Viennese Waltz. It did really look like he was leading. The tango from Vicky and Kai was outstanding.

I’m not overkeen on the frenetic dances so the routines from Karen and Carlos and Amber and Nikita left me a bit cold although how Amber kept her head from spinning, Nikita was throwing her around so much, was a feat in itself.

I can’t make my mind up about Lewis. His background in dance gives him an edge so his progression through the competition doesn’t suprise me but doesn’t excite me either.

I have a feeling it will be Harry and LaVoix in the dance off or Harry and Alex with Harry leaving.

Sparklefizz Sun 09-Nov-25 19:28:32

I'm so pleased Balvinder is through this time.

Like you, Paynes, I think Harry will be in the dance off. To be honest, I have had enough of seeing his pecs and muscles.

Allira Sun 09-Nov-25 19:42:20

Flashing and jiggling his pecs can only go so far.
That is so off-putting for me.

Casdon Sun 09-Nov-25 20:00:53

I’m sorry to see him go though, he came over as a nice, humble man and gave his best - but his body wasn't built for dancing.

Grannynannywanny Sun 09-Nov-25 20:09:18

I think that was a narrow escape for La Voix. I don’t think she’d have survived a dance off against Alex. I’m so glad Alex is through to next week. She was very nervous this week and not up to her usual standard. I hope she’ll come back fighting next week.

TwiceAsNice Sun 09-Nov-25 20:47:20

La Voix , that was a fix tonight , she is in line to be one of the new presenters I think. Harry did better I feel . I’m afraid La Voix irritates me

ferry23 Sun 09-Nov-25 21:37:54

How is it fixed?

Allira Sun 09-Nov-25 21:39:50

I couldn't have made a decision this evening.

Clawdy Mon 10-Nov-25 08:09:34

For me,Harry was by far the best dancer. Judges' decision was pathetic.

NotSpaghetti Mon 10-Nov-25 10:22:40

Allira

^Flashing and jiggling his pecs can only go so far.^
That is so off-putting for me.

Me too.
Horrible!

Grannynannywanny Sat 15-Nov-25 18:33:02

👋🏻 hello everyone !

gillgran Sat 15-Nov-25 18:44:08

Looking forward to enjoying another Strictly evening.

Sparklefizz Sat 15-Nov-25 18:44:55

Hi there!
I see Nikita didn't have time to get properly dressed smile

I usually love the American Smooth but Balvinder's wasn't great, I thought. The lifts were a bit "clunky".

Grannynannywanny Sat 15-Nov-25 18:47:02

I agree Sparklefizz. I don’t think it was Balvinder’s best dance. I hope she’s not heading for another dance off.

Millie22 Sat 15-Nov-25 18:48:09

What has Shirley got on her arms?

small pillows.

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