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SantaFefan · Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2010 10:32 am Post subject:

Oh no.. Bruce is King for me.. Doddery though he might be, he's still the tops!
Yes, the Sunday format is terrible and needs to be changed.
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Soulsister · Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2010 1:52 pm Post subject:

I've always been a Bruce defender Santa Fe, but for the first ever on Saturday night, I did feel a bit uncomfortable watching him.

One of the things he does which I've noticed a lot already is he'll make a joke and usually get a laugh because people aren't daft and they'll get the joke as a 'one liner' on the first hit. Can't think of any examples off the top of my head but it's quite a common occurrence.

He'll come out with something funny - the audience get it and laugh - they pick up where it's going before it gets there if you like. But after the laugh and because it's scripted he insists on reading the damn punchline and the whole thing falls flat. You've got the laugh Bruce - leave it!

Difficult to explain in words (and probably haven't done so very well Confused

) but if you watch the show you'll know what I mean hopefully.

Yes, the new Sunday night show is a disarstar!

FLYBYNIGHT · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 381 Location: At Home

It NEEDS the dance off, otherwise we'll be stuck with Ann or Paul at the end.

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becky sharp · Joined: 01 Dec 2008 Posts: 6792

I have never liked the rumba, .just seems a lot of faffin' about to my eye, but Pamela changed that last night with her performance ...she really is good and I can see her winning this ...she has such a natural rhythm! Peter's hard work paid off and there was definitely an improvement this week ...Kara,Matt, and Scott all danced lovely quicksteps ..hard to pick one out of them.....and Ann ..what can you say??....

Don't think Michelle will be staying that long but think Paul will be dancing the last waltz tonight...

FLYBYNIGHT · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 381 Location: At Home

I thought Michelle looked as if she wished she wasn't there.

Kara, Matt and Scott, all so impressive. In MY eyes they don't need any improvement at all.

Ann, it was funny at first, now I find it embarrassing. And thosw awful dresses Sad

Soulsister · Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 10:22 am Post subject:

This is a 'woman' thing lol - but didn't think that dress last night did Pamela any favours, but watching ITT in the week they had a feature on the costumes, and they are made months in advance - fittings taken in the summer - and then adjusted to fit as the dancers lose weight, as many of them do. Unfortunately all that ruched fabric made her look chunky again, when she has clearly lost a shedload of weight since she started. All that aside she really is a natural dancer, and I have to say, the more I read about her, the things she has done and her attitude to life the more I like her. A fantastic advert for women of a certain age, as is Felicity Kendall. Sixty four years old and doing the splits and allsorts Shocked

Wasn't she amazing?

As far as the younger women are concerned, Michelle truly is hopeless, not helped by her attitude. In the very first week, when interviewed she said 'all the others know we are the ones to beat' - oh dear, oh dear. For that entire dance she had her shoulders up around her ears (which the judges didn't mention even though it was glaring and I can't help thinking they were told to go easy on her). Even so, that poor me, rather sulky attitude gets right on my wick. When compared to the other women, even Ann, who I know isn't everyone's cup of tea, but there's not a jot of self pity there she just gets on with it. Amazing to think her brother died this week, no mention to it, no reference, she just went out and did her dance, and this time - the legs and feet only it must be said Laughing

- she did actually dance a bit with proper steps and a bit of movement, rather than just clomping about.

My favourites are Pam and Matt, although I've got a bit of a soft spot for Patsy Kensit as well - not quite sure why. I'd like to see her go a bit further.

Only thing I didn't understand last night was the criticism and marking of Jimmy. I thought his dance was great - ok, so his movements were a bit jerky in places, but there was a lot of good stuff in there as well, and the judges really seemed to put a downer on it. I really like him and he's got fantastic rhythm. Made me laugh when he said they had been planning for him to take his shirt off, but they decided not to because he didn't want to 'show Gav up'!!

Yes Peter was much much better and I honestly think Gavin can dance and could be much better if he could only get over the inhibitions. He is so self conscious and seems completely unable to get into the emotion/acting side of things. This is another plus in Pamela's dancing, she acts it so beautifully - almost with her body, if that makes any sense. Scott is also amazing, but for whatever reason I can't take to Natalie, fantastic dancer though she is. It all seems a bit clinical, but they were still fab.

Lots of good and improved performances last night - I know who's gone as I sneaked on DS and read the spoiler thread, but I won't spill the beans. Very Happy

FLYBYNIGHT · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 381 Location: At Home

I agree with you re the marking on Jimmy, but reminded myself that it doesn't really matter what the judges think, as it's the public votes that count.
I've often wondered why we don't get to hear exactly how many people voted for whom. It would be interesting.

Soulsister · Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 10:42 am Post subject:

What was so wrong with his dance Fly that they were going on about? I've watched it again on iplayer and he's got the lot - the attitude, the timing, the hip movement, the likeability and performance aspect of it. Agreed, some of the arm movements were a bit jerky, but apart from that he was great?

Instead of just talking about that they were saying how 'odd' the whole thing was 'something peculiar going on with his upper half and lower half working independently of each other? and it was 'wasn't working' and all that - I couldn't make it out.

FLYBYNIGHT · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 381 Location: At Home

Neither could I, SS and I hadn't even noticed the jerky arm movements. Maybe he'd upset them some time during the day!!
They do have their favourites, don't they?
I've never voted, but I'll see what happens next week and if they're still so negative, I'll vote for Jimmy.

(That'll teach 'em Laughing

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becky sharp · Joined: 01 Dec 2008 Posts: 6792

FLYBYNIGHT · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 381 Location: At Home

Hi Becky

It used to be much more of a show. I miss the dance-offs and the professional dancers.
Now all we get is the results.

SantaFefan · Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 6:52 pm Post subject:

Blimey.... is that Michael Jackson? oh no, it's Peter Andre.. Rolling Eyes

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SantaFefan · Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 6:55 pm Post subject:

Although very physical and clever, I didn't like the feature dance tonight much but it was my favourite... Flavia! Razz

I wish they would alter the lighting when Claudia is on camera.. her eyes look terrifying!
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Red Baron · Joined: 30 Mar 2007 Posts: 119

Definitely the right result tonight. I think we will have Anton & Ann for a few weeks though Wink

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FLYBYNIGHT · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 381 Location: At Home

I expect it'll be Michelle next week.

Why does Felicity do so much gurning? Is she that nervous?

Oh dear, I seem to do nothing but criticise, but actually I'm envious of all of them. My dancing would be more like Ann's than anybody's, I think. Confused

SantaFefan · Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 7:25 pm Post subject:

I do think Patsy's reaction to being "saved" is a little ott... she looks out of it again.. Confused

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FLYBYNIGHT · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 381 Location: At Home

I suppose she gets a tad overheated!

becky sharp · Joined: 01 Dec 2008 Posts: 6792

Not as much as the male audience watching,I'd wager..... Wink

FLYBYNIGHT · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 381 Location: At Home

Hmmmm. yes, I wonder why that is? Rolling Eyes

becky sharp · Joined: 01 Dec 2008 Posts: 6792

Very pretty face?... Very Happy

FLYBYNIGHT · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 381 Location: At Home

That must be the answer, Becky Very Happy

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Soulsister · Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 5:19 pm Post subject:

I watched a documentary online last night about the making of 'Gone With the Wind'. Seeing the actress Olivia De Havilland (who played Melanie) being interviewed - Kara Tointon is her absolute spitting image! The way she laughs, her mouth, everything about her (obviously not the accent). I'm not sure pictures show the resemblance as much as actually seeing her being interviewed, but here's an image anyway:

http://classicfilmfans.tribe.net/photos/3b675d00-4eb8-475a-86e2-db4afd92e18d

becky sharp · Joined: 01 Dec 2008 Posts: 6792

Soulsister · Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 5:59 pm Post subject:

Anyone watch ITT?

Patsy's Charleston is looking brilliant in rehearsals - really, really good , but once again, when interviewed she talks herself down all the time and says she'll come out and 'get it wrong'. Drives me nuts!! She's nowhere near the worst dancer. Just get out there and dance!

becky sharp · Joined: 01 Dec 2008 Posts: 6792

Loved Scott and Natalie's tango...does anyone know what the music was they danced to? And Matt and Aliona's charleston was great fun ...liked both dances equally. Pamela still did well but didn't shine quite as brightly this week.
The pantomime season is well under way with Ann and Anton.... Shocked

and I'm sure we'll be seeing her again next week....Peter took a few steps backward and unless he has a solid fan base who vote for him every week regardless he will,I think, be the one to go tonight...
Gavin!! ..after me thinking he has a shyness about him...has now shown he is a bighead who loves himself and I wouldn't be sorry to see him go....

ColinB · Guest

Ann is going to win this year. I can just feel it in my bones.

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FLYBYNIGHT · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 381 Location: At Home

Ah, Nod, we all know what the show is: whoever is most popular with the viewers wins. Nothing to do with their ability to dance.

I loved Scott's tango and the music was terrific, where did they find that?

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ColinB · Guest

Great to see my Tip for The Top, Ann Widdecombe, is one step closer to victory!

Ultimately, it's all about talent.

Go for it girl!

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FLYBYNIGHT · Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 381 Location: At Home

Thanks Becky,
That was an inspired choice of music, wasn't it?

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undiscovered · Joined: 15 Sep 2010 Posts: 650 Location: Peterborough

It's getting difficult to watch the professionals do their bit on Sunday without my lower on the floor. It's getting me in trouble with the OH Wink

legs everywhere
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