General Chat

Right folks, I'm off to get ready, Hubby and I are going out with a couple of friends tonight for a meal so am going to go for a bath and get sorted now, so I can sit and watch the show before we go out. I too am looking forward to seeing Jimi, think he will be good. I hope that the judges arn't too harsh on Ann. Take care and I'll catch you all when I get back.

Helen

I think the line up of judges including Alesha is fine. Whilst its all well and good that 3 of the panel know the finer points of dance, the one element of this competition is that it is about 'amateurs' out of their comfort zone being judges on their ability to deal with the challenges being thrown at them each week by 'professionals'.
At whatever age Alesha is she has enough insight to know that there is more to being judged than on the physical ability only, as the mental focus affects the performance, as was seen last night by some of the contestants. It must be nerve racking. Her opinion to me is just as valid as CRH-Len and lovely Bruno. She is capable of showing empathy which isn't in CRH's repetoire. I think her comments are positive and supportive to weaker contestants.
Apart from all that I think Mark Ramprakash was the best dancer ever. And Brucie....well I wish he would stop the so called jokes....it is cringing.-JLe

Sorry Janet I think you a only one of a handful of supporters for Alesha.

She IS being a bit more sympathetic this time, but I think this is good PR. She held out until the last moment to sign her contract, if that is not holding the BBC to ransom, then I dont know what it. Remember no-one is bigger than the job. There are plenty of pretty young girls who could do her job. Oh yeh, she also has a new albumn to promote, so dont be too surprised if she sings one of her new songs when the professional dancers do their dance.

Brucie, well if he could act as well as reads the autocue, then he wouldnt be looking into the distance all the time.

But when push comes to shove, this is all about the dancers, roll on 6pm.

For goodness sake its the FIRST TIME for all of them ..!!

What a cruel lot of judges .......

What a scream Widdy was ....loved it .

Now I think she has a chance. to stay .....think its Magic Paul will be outed ..

I am sure everyone else knows this except me - who chooses the music ? !

well the singers on the show are fantastic - always thought that and wondered why they haven't brought out a CD

Apologies to Gavin - our Welsh boy was good - so much better than expected

Jimi Mistry excellent, Kara Tointon classy - Michelle was full of fun, Anne Widdy was delightful and got the cracks in first before the judges but I hope she doesn't linger on through ill-placed public voting as did John Sergeant

Alesha continues to irritate me as always

Yep..Kara Tointon my favorite ......

Kara was great, except for her slip.

Baby Doll from Corrie was very sweet, but looked terrified. Jimi was good.

But Ann. Ann. What can you say. I give her all credit for her efforts. Anton was being very cheeky, and he kissed the top of her head like a Dad kissing his child. I think he knows his days are numbered. But, Good On Her.

Sorry but Gavin, I have no interest in him, I dont care about him at all. I even went out of the room when he was on.

Sorry to repeat myself. But Alesha.
Grrrrrrrrrrr.

Sorry but I was disappointed with tonight's show,I know they were all nervous and it was their first show,but I couldn't get excited with any of them! except Flavia of course,but she's the professional.

Too many egos on the dance floor..........and Robbie and Gary? sheesh......now where have I heard their new song before? in quite a few songs I think....

Think this is one of the best line ups in Strictly for a long time...after sitting through both shows think Jimmi and Matt have to be favourites, though think Scott, Pamela and Kara will be snapping at their heals....

As for Robbie and Gary just so pleased to see them back together.....




nicky

Seen the video for Gary and Robbie.

A critic said it was like Brokeback Mountain, all lingering looks, back-slapping, and constant intensity. Why they take their shirts off, Gawd alone knows.

What a load of old rubbish.

Sadly I was unable to watch these first shows as we were on holiday in Tenerife on Friday and out for a meal, then travelling home yesterday. I thought Matt would be good, he is very active, love him in country file with Julia Bradbury, and also Secret Britain, he is very fit and light on his feet. I shall look forward to next week.

Ooooooh running in now.

Got my lbd on, and trying to do up my gold dancing shoes as I run.

Umppppph. Sitting on settee now. The lovely Matt is on. Dont really know much about him.

But, he has SNAKE HIPS. HURRAH.

Dirty dog, has just jumped on his partner.

[PASS ME THE SMELLING SALTS]
lol

Hi Fans
I really enjoyed tonight's show and thought most of them had improved.
Not much to pick from between the leaders is there?

Love Tina and Jared together,just hope she can get over her nerves....but Ann?? what a laugh I nearly choked meself when Anton spun her around and her little legs were trailng around him lol

Thought the girls dresses were fab! especially Aliona's purple and cerise number....beautiful!!

Felicity Kendal is driving me mad, so she is...has she something wrong with her mouth? She keeps doing strange things with it...lol BC

Hi BC :O).....think Felicity is trying to look as though she hasn't any wrinkles lol....but it just makes them more obvious...imho XX

Hiya Mau....not that we envy her beauty and sylph like figure.....pmsl....XX

She needs to give up smoking, that's what causes the wrinkles round her mouth.
Loved Matt, but then I like him anyway. I reckon Paul will be first out.

Loved the piece in the Mail today about Ann and Anton, so funny, she does send herself up. She says she doesn't do sexy, it is written into her contract. And each step of each dance she asks herself if The Reverend Mother would approve, would she also approve of her dress, her hem length. "If Reerend Mother is with her she can't go far wrong." And she likes Anton because she has only ever heard him utter one, very mild, swear word.

The man must be a saint!!!

Hiya Ann. I gave up smoking but I still got wrinkles round the mouth! No I meant that annoying little girl moue she makes....

I think Anton is wonderful, can't imagine Brendan taking on Ann! lol BCXX