jlo Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 (edited) I agree with what everyone has said about the show dance. It certainly looked like a circus routine rather than a dance and did remind me of Brendan and Lisa's effort last year. I honestly thought that Chris would go but he must have had the most votes to still be in it so you have to fancy him to win it now. This would make my OH very happy indeed - for reasons that have nothing to do with Chris! edited to show that Brendan rather than Brenda was dancing with Lisa last year. D'oh!! Edited December 16, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Dancer or personality Let the public decide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Anybody else finding Darcey Bussel tiresome? Her dance was excellent, although I think her flicks could have been a little sharper. Ricky's Tango was a-may-zing. Sorry to see Ali go. , but would have been sorry to see Chris go too. I think Ricky is absolutely amazing: the tango had me holding my breath and was perfect! But he can do graceful, sexy, sharp....Ali was far far better than Chris despite her inability to really let go and she should have gone through in my view. But A-MAY-ZING Ricky has surely got to win. It's the only show that makes me almost wish I was famous so I could go on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 I think all Ricky fans have just got to really get into voting for him this weekend as I think Chris will win 'for his journey' as people keep telling me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 I think all Ricky fans have just got to really get into voting for him this weekend as I think Chris will win 'for his journey' as people keep telling me I agree, I think folk might a\ssume he will get through...my daughters and I will be repeat dialling for him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 I think all Ricky fans have just got to really get into voting for him this weekend as I think Chris will win 'for his journey' as people keep telling me I agree, I think folk might a\ssume he will get through...my daughters and I will be repeat dialling for him! Me too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickendoodle Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Agree with you all re the show dance - I hated it and didn't think it was dancing at all. Don't know if any of you saw Chris and Ola on It Takes Two on Monday but they looked so sad. Apparently Chris was on a radio phone in and someone called up to say how he had ruined her weekend by getting through to the final. He has also had emails and texts in a similar vein. I feel really sorry for them as it seems to have taken away the enjoyment they should be feeling at getting though to the final. Surely no-one in their right mind can have a go at him in getting through as he was voted for by the public. I voted for him and Ali (it was quite hard getting through for both of them) . He has every right to be there - he has tried so hard (as have they all) and his Charleston has to go down as one the most entertaining dances there has ever been on Strictly. I did feel that even at the semi final stage Ali still wasn't putting her heart and soul into the dancing, especially her argentine tango, due to nerves. I watch the show to be entertained and I felt slightly uncomfortable watching someone who was so nervous. I still voted for her tho as her americal smooth was beautiful. Can't take to Ricky for some reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Watching the professionals dance, does anyone else get the impression that there's no great chemistry between Matthew and his new, red-headed, partner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Watching the professionals dance, does anyone else get the impression that there's no great chemistry between Matthew and his new, red-headed, partner? Aliona. No, there's not any chemistry, neither seems to be enjoying it much. I usually like the professional dancers but I've never warmed to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Is that her name? She has lovely hair, but Matthew, who normally seems to love dancing actually clams up with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 We're not keen on the red headed professional either. I can't remember who her celeb was but the choreography that she gave him didn't help him. We talked about it at the time at home. Some of the professionals don't last more than one series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Is that her name? She has lovely hair, but Matthew, who normally seems to love dancing actually clams up with her. I really don't like her hair colour- it looks so fake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Aliona danced with Rav Wilding. I get the impression he wasn't too keen on her either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Thats right, gosh he seems to have been gone a long time. I think they commented that she hadn't choreographed to his strengths or taken into account how big he was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickendoodle Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I think she also said that she disagreed with the judges and that her choreography was perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Hmmm, she won't last long by the sounds of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I'm not an Aliona fan either and I agree with Claret, she seems to sap Matthew's enthusiasm. He's usually my fave professional male dancer, but his spark definitely isn't there this season. Ola, on the other hand, has really blossomed this year. I love her and Chris' chemistry. Also loving James Jordan's backstage commentaries. Claudia quipped last night that he's after her job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I like Chris he seems like a geniunely nice bloke. Haven't heard James' comments though. Matthew is usually the most elegant and passionate of dancers, but he doesn't seem the same with Aliona, he was more 'into it' with Alesha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Really enjoyed tonight's show. All dances were fab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Yay!!!!!! They were brillianrt dances - and I think the right person won Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I'm gutted that Rick didn't win as he was by far the best dancer but it was a really good final and very entertaining. I shall try not to sulk for long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I was so impressed by the way Chris held his own tonight, those lifts he did with Ola were fantastic. As far as improvement goes he deserved his win. He was so humble the whole way through. I almost got to the stage of not caring who won tonight because the whole final took place in such a lovely spirit of mutual respect , but I still wanted to see Chris win I nearly didn't watch the final, we recorded the first part then watched it just before the second part, because we had been out to eat. I am so glad that I did and it was lovely to see Jade and Ian do their Tango I really hope that she regains her full fitmess for the olympics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 wow well WHAT a final... feel it was the best ever, but perhaps I always feel that.... loved Chris's dances. loved him all the wy through, felt sorry for Ricki, felt we had 2 winners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 19, 2009 Author Share Posted December 19, 2009 I think that Ricky was by far the better dancer, but it was the best final ever and a very enjoyable evening. I tried to vote quite a few times but couldn't get through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 It was a brilliant final, worth the license fee alone. I loved all of the dances. It's a shame they couldn't both win. Ricky though is without a doubt the very best male celebrity dancer we've ever seen on there. I doubt he'll ever be topped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
