November 21, 20195 yr I wouldn't like to hazard a guess at what I'd score her as I've no technical knowledge of dance and I don't think 8s across the board was a result at all, but when someone like Chris is getting higher marks and has regularly been getting marks that are usually better than the comments he receives, it feels like something's a bit off. I'm not one to question the judges' professionalism and I don't think there's something going on with the producers or whatever, but sometimes things don't add up when you compare some scores and comments with others. I think, like you say, him having no prior dancing experience has given him a slight advantage in how the judges perceive him. I seem to recall it was only Craig that gave any comment on what he thought was lacking from the performance. I'd have liked to have known what the others thought Michelle could have improved on.
November 21, 20195 yr I think 8 was about right but some of the others were way overmarked on Saturday and in other weeks too. She wasn’t the worst on the night but I’d have scored Kelvin, Karim and Saffron higher maybe Alex too. I don’t get how Emma got 10s through and Chris is still at best a 7! I actually think some of people who’ve gone are better than Chris. Catherine had so much more potential, Emma W also did and then there’s Dev and Will too. Ability and in some ways experience comes into it. Emma’s has a rough ride but she’s experienced so I think that plays into her marking at times. Chris is easily the weakest left now though and I can see his marks dropping a bit now because I really think the judges won’t want him in the final. I honestly think both the BBC and the judges thought Mike was going to be the contestant Chris has turned out to be though. Just imagine if Chris had another pro too. Karen’s usually seen as the most unlikeable female pro and this is the furthest she’s gotten in the show without a dance off. Last year she’d been in like three hadn’t she with Charles (who was a lot better in ability!). Saturdays show will lack something with Michelle not being there though. Michelle’s vogue dance is definitely gonna up there in years to come as one of the most marmite dances in the shows history.
November 21, 20195 yr STRICTLY Come Dancing's first ever same-sex dance sparked nearly 200 complaints to the BBC. The Corporation reported that 189 people objected that it was "offensive to feature two men dancing as a pair" after Johannes Radebe and Graziano Di Prima performed together. The barefoot pair took to the dance floor during Emeli Sande's performance in the results show on 3 November this year. They did spins, lifts, and even gymnastics as they held hands and beamed at one another, alongside Luba Mushtuk and Aljaž Skorjanec. The move got a warm reception on Twitter, with one fan writing: "Johannes dancing with Graziano is beautiful and more more more same sex partnerships please." Another said that the landmark moment had moved them to tears. It came after the show's ITV rival Dancing On Ice announced it would be making TV history by pairing two male dancers - pro skater Matt Evers and Steps star Ian 'H' Watkins. The complaint over the same-sex dances was revealed as the BBC published its run-down of complaints, which was mainly concerned with accusations of political bias. It received more complaints than an episode of Have I Got News For You that 140 viewers felt was biased against the Conservative party or Brexit I just fail with words.
November 21, 20195 yr Imagine having that much time on your hands? :rofl: ---- This week's dances: Alex & Neil: Argentine Tango (Never Tear Us Apart) Chris & Karen: Paso Doble (Run Boy Run) Emma & Anton: Quickstep (Sparkling Diamonds) Karim & Amy: Contemporary (Drops Of Jupiter) Kelvin & Oti: Street/Commercial (Do I Love You (Indeed I DO)) Saffron & AJ: Samba (Walking On Sunshine) I can see Saffron, Chris or Alex easily being in trouble as they've got dances that are just not for them! Odd choice for Alex to have the first AT :lol: I think Karim or Kelvin could get the first 40 this week, but then I thought that last week.
November 21, 20195 yr I actually think the bottom 2 could be Saffron and Alex this week I have a feeling Chris is massively popular with the public and he's gonna do really well :drama: Edited November 21, 20195 yr by Jαsє
November 21, 20195 yr I don't know why they give these complaints the time of day tbh. It's 200 people out of, what, 10 million? Obviously they're repulsive but they're also irrelevant, we don't need to recognise them.
November 21, 20195 yr Is it from next week they’ll start doing two dances each or will we get the group challenge thing first where they’re rated and then added between one and how ever many are left points to their score? Saffron could well be in danger but I’m only saying that because she’s the only person to have been in a dance off and the dance off bounce back thing hasn’t really been much of a thing this year. Bar Emma W who’s now gone hasn’t everyone who’s been in it one week and been saved been in it the week after too? David, Mike and Michelle all had two weeks in a row in it. (Well Mike had 4 didn’t he, and David had three dance offs but was spared one week then left the next :lol:). I remember a time when the dance off contestant would usually get a boost the next week. I think the public vote is probably looking like this at the moment 1. Kelvin 2. Chris / Alex 4. Emma 5. Karim 6. Saffron Karim I could see In the dance off if we’re getting a shock but he won’t go. Chris’s journey would’ve been so perfect had he went out at Blackpool though he’s definitely gone if he’s ever in the dance off though. It would take the person he’s up against to completely fall flat on their face, or refuse to do it for him to stay but stranger things have happened :lol: Edited November 21, 20195 yr by Jordan Lee
November 21, 20195 yr I actually think the bottom 2 could be Saffron and Alex this week I have a feeling Chris is massively popular with the public and he's gonna do really well :drama: Yeah he's making the final, I think Saffron will keep being there, whether she'll go is another thing but surely we're due a shock Karim or Kelvin placement down there and they'd see her off. Alex and Saffron seems a good bet, I can't see Alex being anything other than last with an AT although I don't think a Chris Paso sounds like it'll light up the scoreboard either!
November 22, 20195 yr I’d love it if we see multiple people get the same score this week just so we can really see the way the public’s voting at this stage
November 23, 20195 yr What a terrible show tonight! Chris was actually my favourite, techniclly not perfect but I enjoyed his dance the most. Kelvin was disappointing, I was really looking forward to his Commercial and thought it would be a highlight but I agreed with Craig, I didn't like the kitchen bits. Especially when they sat at the table for what felt like about half an hour! Craig hit the nail on the head with Karim too, technically he's always there but I always feel quite cold. He's just... too clinical/perfect? I feel like you can feel and see him thinking about nailing anything to the point where he doesn't instill any other feeling. Whereas look at say Kelvin, his jive last week was technically flawless but it brought the fun too. Saffron I thought was borderline awful, it reminded me of Mollie's Samba the other year!! Emma wasn't much better, Alex I have to applaud because she got probably the most difficult dance and she just isn't there with her ability, but she gave it a real good go. I think the 4 was a bit harsh! I think Alex's luck may have run out, but Saffron/Emma could be bottom 2 as well. If it's Saffron and Alex, the dance-off might be close if Alex tightens it up a bit and does slightly bettter.
November 23, 20195 yr Tonight was a bit of a slow show. I think Kelvin was my favourite but Chris did really well tonight and I have to applaud Alex too. If I was a betting man I’d say Saffron has gone but we will soon see. It’s a shame though Saffron was weaker tonight than what she’s been since like live show 3. Emma did OK but I felt like it stopped and started a lot. I’d have swapped Alex and Emma on the leaderboard for me personally. Karim I could see Craig’s point as well but he is of a high standard. I just get more of a feeling from Kelvins dances and I think I personally like him more too he’s less try hard and always acts out dances better. Are we getting two dances each next week or the group dance next week? I had a feeling scores would drop this week too. Four couples scoring less than Michelle’s 32 last week which put her bottom and sent her home. Definitely shows over marking. I think tonight’s the best Chris has been but score wise he’s scored better twice hasn’t he. Edited November 23, 20195 yr by Jordan Lee
November 23, 20195 yr They're definitely giving Chris the journey edit. I'm becoming more and more convinced that he's gonna win
November 23, 20195 yr The result spoiler is late tonight but I’ve seen some tweets saying “One of the bottom two couples is a huge shock” Nothing confirmed yet though
November 23, 20195 yr Result below..... Saffron has gone. Karim was in the dance off but judges saved him. Not too shocked if I’m honest. I always doubted Karims public support and predicted he would do an Ashley and win the dance off a few times to get to the final. Oops sorry Liam we must’ve both posted at the same time I didn’t see you did it first :lol: Edited November 23, 20195 yr by Jordan Lee
November 24, 20195 yr i watched this last night + i was bored.. i usually have a few i’m rooting for but i was just sitting around waiting for kelvin. thought the dances were mediocre compared to other weeks (even kelvin’s really) it was definitely missing michelle for sure. not really surprised by the bottom 2 karim crying again didn’t help him. Edited November 24, 20195 yr by kye
November 24, 20195 yr i watched this last night + i was bored.. i usually have a few i’m rooting for but i was just sitting around waiting for kelvin. thought the dances were mediocre compared to other weeks (even kelvin’s really) it was definitely missing michelle for sure. not really surprised by the bottom 2 karim crying again didn’t help him. I never had Karim down as a winner. He just lacks something what appeals to Strictly voters he’s a bit too good, too polished etc. I can definitely see him being in the dance off now all the way through. I think at this stage too people tend to throw all their votes to just one person now and I think Karim is the person who has the least amount of people wanting to save him as their first choice. I think Emma, Alex and Chris have all had the journey factor and have improved too which went against him. With Kelvin though he’s a bit like Karim ability wise when they’re at their best but Kelvin comes across as a bit more down to earth and less of a show off and he’s the more known of the two as well.
November 24, 20195 yr So the final 5 randomly are the first five couples in this years opening titles. Edited November 24, 20195 yr by Jordan Lee
December 1, 20195 yr Strong show last night! But yeah Emma, Kelvin and Karim were in another league. Emma was the best she’s ever been last night she deserve that score. I had a hunch Karim would’ve gotten 40 first too especially with him being in the dance off last week. As for the result Alex has gone. Chris was in the dance off.
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