Re: Strictly Come Dancing 2016/ 2017

by **DeadManDancing** Sun Nov 06, 2016 10:32 am

Bruno was spot on when he mentioned the high level of Jive performances from all the guys this season, and Danny was no exception. Oti really gave him a jam-packed routine, and he nailed it! I have to admit though Louise (my favorite female celeb this season) rightfully took the lead. That AT didn't need bed and shower scenes!
Everyone had lots of content this week. Hardly any #messing about- that's how you get the high scores out of Craig and Len!
Greg and Natalie happened to have their Viennese Waltz to the same song as James and Jenna, and although Greg will never match the level James is on, I loved Natalie's approach.

by **Lesallee** Sun Nov 06, 2016 12:12 pm

About to start watching the dances. Sounds like I'm in for a treat!

by bluechipdude Mon Nov 07, 2016 1:09 pm

Lesallee wrote:About to start watching the dances. Sounds like I'm in for a treat!

Louise and Kevin danced an AT that was probably the best I've ever seen on this show or DWTS. Ball is still hanging in there in spite of the judges trying to get rid of him. In fact Craig said much to his dismay that he's actually improving, which is true. Laura and Giovani went home in the dance off against Joan and Ore, both couples very good dancers. Anyway the competition is about to become a real dogfight.

by **DeadManDancing** Mon Nov 07, 2016 2:25 pm

Louise is probably the best partner Kevin has ever had, and she's growing every week. I love watching her.
Ed is a peoples favorite for his commitment, but now that he is kicking out dancers like Laura, this has to end. Laura and Ore in the dance-off was somewhat ridiculous.

by **Lesallee** Mon Nov 07, 2016 6:14 pm

That AT mesmerized me. I had to watch it twice in a row and I know I will look at it again.

The jiving Danny and Oti were wonderful too.

If I were able to vote I would be splitting my votes, something I don't like to do.

by **DeadManDancing** Tue Nov 08, 2016 2:29 pm

It's ok, sis. I'm torn myself between Danny/ Oti and Louise/ Kevin. The latter has never been my favorite pro, but this gorgeous woman is really inspiring him. But I am also happy for Natalie that she gets to dance with Greg in Blackpool next week!

by **DeadManDancing** Sat Nov 12, 2016 3:08 pm

All results for tonight are in. Danny and Oti turned it around and took the top spot from Louise and Kevin. Wonder if Ed will finally leave tomorrow; otherwise it could hurt Greg and Natalie this time.

by **Lesallee** Sat Nov 12, 2016 3:08 pm

Just watched a brief bit of Danny's and Oti's AT. Oh my! Oti is simply fantastic and she's got herself a great partner in Danny.

I am now in an Argentine Tango frame of mind and that will last till next Monday.

by **DeadManDancing** Sat Nov 12, 2016 3:09 pm

by **Lesallee** Sat Nov 12, 2016 3:11 pm

Typing at the same time Bro. I am not surprised D & O top the leader board. The whole dance should be up on YT very quickly.

by **DeadManDancing** Sat Nov 12, 2016 4:29 pm

I've watched it twice already, and I still don't trust my eyes. Even compared to Kevin last week, Danny killed it- and Kevin is a pro... Speaking of pros, Oti was a volcano! You know I'm writing for that online magazine every now and then. Had a little argument with the editor tonight who said the song wouldn't work and AT wasn't Oti's strong suit. I bet him she'd pull it off. He just admitted he lost.

by **DeadManDancing** Mon Nov 14, 2016 8:43 am

This is insane- Ed is safe again, and Daisy was sent home. At least, Greg survived the red light so Natalie gets to dance in Blackpool.

by **Lesallee** Mon Nov 14, 2016 11:04 am

What's keeping Ed in, fan votes? I suppose that happens just as often on Strictly as it does on DWTS.

by **DeadManDancing** Mon Nov 14, 2016 1:46 pm

Fan votes alone. The YT videos of last Saturday's dances have an average of 17.500 clicks right now. Danny and Oti have about 65.000. Ed: 273.000.

by **DeadManDancing** Sat Nov 19, 2016 3:49 pm

Danny and Oti top the board with a perfect 40 for their Charleston!

by **Lesallee** Sat Nov 19, 2016 4:35 pm

I just watched it, bro. I'm so excited. That was a Charleston. The Charlestons we see on DWTS are quite anemic and watered down in comparison. These two impress me more every week. Oti for MVP on Strictly!

by **DeadManDancing** Sat Nov 19, 2016 4:44 pm

I was a tad worried towards the end Danny might run out of gas, but he powered through and held his head high- literally! Not even the time-honoured Blackpool Ballroom could stop Oti's South African temperament. Checked out Louise's Paso next. That was also an impressive number; she just slightly broke character here and there. She had too much fun to keep a straight face apparently. But she's a beautiful dancer.

by **DeadManDancing** Sun Nov 20, 2016 2:35 pm

by **DeadManDancing** Sun Nov 20, 2016 4:50 pm

Results show is over. Greg and Natalie lost the dance-off against Claudia and AJ. Sad for lovely Natalie, not totally surprising though. Has Ed even been in the red light once? Has he ever heard of a guy named Engvall?

by **Lesallee** Sun Nov 20, 2016 5:05 pm

Yep, Teflon Ed. I continue to shake my head. But surely he will land in the dance off soon or I hope he does.

The elimination was legit I think. The judges chose correctly.

by **DeadManDancing** Mon Nov 21, 2016 9:40 am

Honoured to announce my article went up this morning. Here it is: http://www.salsa-und-tango.de/strictly-come-dancing-2016-blackpool-woche-19-20-11-2016/82774/

by **Lesallee** Sat Nov 26, 2016 2:29 pm

Oh my goodness, Danny and Oti just made Strictly history, the first 40 for a Samba EVER! Haven't seen it all yet just the bit SCD puts on FB right after the dance. What I saw was fantastic,

Hey Bro, do you think one of our favourite teams will pull out a dance show victory? I do, I'm ever so hopeful.

by **DeadManDancing** Sat Nov 26, 2016 4:19 pm

Haven't seen it yet; just checked the scoreboard and was quite pleased to see that. I would never ever think James and lovely Sharna let us down, but it would be sort of consolation if at least on Strictly the best couple would walk away with the trophy. Chances are definitely better here. Come on Oti, revenge for Sharna! Talking nonsense, I know, but I had to let that out.
Btw: my next article is in progress: DWTS Season 23 recap. A lot of stories to be told, but I hope to finish it tomorrow.

by **DeadManDancing** Sat Nov 26, 2016 4:31 pm

Holy crap! Just watched the Samba. Oti burnt the floor, and Danny looks at least as professional in Latin as James does in Ballroom. What would Jules have to say here?

by **DeadManDancing** Sun Nov 27, 2016 9:31 am

by Sponsored content