Lavenders_Blue Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Natalie is clearly an excellent dancer but it really doesn't seem fair that she has previous experience, how can you compare her against someone who has never danced before in their life? The whole point is that it is a competition for complete non-dancers. Mark and Iveta's dance was the most entertaining of the night for me, although not technically the best. If I had to choose a dance I thought was best, then I'd have to say Natalie and Artem, but as I said above it's hardly comparing like with like... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 Am I alone in thinking that it would be well nigh impossible to dance like that with the injury she is supposed to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I agree Eggers, although they do say that she was on painkillers, but that doesn't really account for it. I have a disc which occasionally prolapses and I can assure you that it is agony. The researchers who invite the contestants onto the show will no doubt have known about her previous experience and the sceptic in me thinks that they included her to boost ratings and get PR on the back of the ensuing controversy. Shame for Artem though as they get paid per episode, so staying in will mean that he earns more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I have similar back problem to Natalie (sciatica and herniated disc) and if somone flung me on the floor I wouldnt be able to get up. I really dont think I could dance even a disco shuffle when really bad. She have better pain relief than me thats all I can say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Absolutely loved Sophie's foxtrot - she really acted and looked as if she came from that era. Also enjoyed Abby's tango and Mark's cha cha cha was an absolute hoot! I just had a smile on my face all the way through it. Not sure what happened to poor Deborah, she just didn't look comfortable from the start, I'm not sure that the footwear would have helped or the fact that she had the tighter skirt on underneath. Such a shame. Hopefully she will be back on form next week. I really didn't like Fiona's rhumba, for an actress she didn't seem to act the fact that its supposed to be a love dance. It seemed too fast for me too. I also thought that Susannah was a little bit too frantic. I didn't like her makeup or costume (or Rachel's either - it was hideous). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 On the basis of tonight's performance is Rachel morphing into Ruby from Bake Off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Very odd that she stayed in; I can't pretend that I like Julien, but he was the better dancer (and more improved) than Rachel, who gallumphed around like a carthorse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 Glad to see the back of him. Why does he have to bellow all the time? I've been seriously underwhelmed by the costumes this year too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I've loved some of the ballroom dresses, I have to say I'm not so keen on the ladies wearing trousers for ballroom, I think you have to be very good with your technique as it shows all the mistakes up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Glad to see the back of him. Why does he have to bellow all the time? I've been seriously underwhelmed by the costumes this year too. Yes, he just seems to have one volume - bit like folks who shout on their mobile phones I wonder if he designed the costumes for him and his partner as they were well over the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Very odd that she stayed in; I can't pretend that I like Julien, but he was the better dancer (and more improved) than Rachel, who gallumphed around like a carthorse. Yes I agree - I don't mind Julien too much but I do realise he's a bit like Marmite (like Dave Myers, who really does get up my nose!) but I think he did the better performance in the dance off. I guess the judges just preferred Rachel overall and thought she had more potential, although I'm not sure that's how it's supposed to work. I had to look up Mark and Iveta's dance on iPlayer last night so I could watch it again. It really is just pure joy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Yes, I was watching them on iplayer last night (forwarding through all the dross) and that dance was watched twice for the entertainment value. That man can really shake his stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I really didn't like Julien at first but I warmed to him because he wasn't a moaner, he had tried hard was always cheerful and was also very gracious in defeat. Dave really should have gone, his inability to see how bad he is is quite irritating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Dave really should have gone, his inability to see how bad he is is quite irritating. I suspect he knows!! I also suspect he will stay in a bit longer yet....! He does appear to work very hard from what they say, and must have a big fan base. Glad Julien went. Think Rachel certainly has more potential - although for how long she will stay in I am not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I think that Dave gets all the blokey, dad dancer votes. He is there for entertainment value. Mark is so funny; I hope he stays in longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 I love Mark too, his faces are fantastic, yvetta (sp) seems nice too and they get along well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 he does that Les Dawson face. which just cracks me up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Hmmm.... a couple of contenders looking past their sell-by Loved some of the numbers though and the standard of dancing is really very high. Tess was a tease though; she held the card in front of her tum all through the programme. Rosie came in and asked 'is Tess pregnant?' without any prompting on my part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Yes, Dave was diabolical. I pretty much hid behind a cushion whilst watching him dance. I didn't notice Tess and her tummy tease - but then I was looking at t'interweb at the same time (plus I am totally u"Ooops, word censored!"servent). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 Methinks it will be Rachel and Dave in the dance off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I agree, they'd be my choice too. Both of them are beginning to grate now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Neither of them appear to have any sense of rhythm or musicality do they? I'm glad Fiona did better this week - when she does it right she is quite good, but when she panics she is dreadful! I'd like to see Sophie Ellis-Bexter do more as well - I'm sure she's capable, but she seems too laid back. She needs to pep it up a bit like she did for the charleston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Patrick and Deborah in the dance off...... Gutted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 Am gobsmacked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 So disappointed - that was completely wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
