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To want Bill and Oti to win Strictly!

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Allthestarsarecloser · 15/12/2020 09:09

Bill and Oti for the win!! Bill showing middle aged men how it’s done! And the perfect end to a weird year....

Aibu?

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Gardeniaofdelights · 15/12/2020 09:10

He’s my fave too - just love him

HunkyPunk · 15/12/2020 09:12

You're not being unreasonable to want them to win, but objectively Bill's not the best dancer!

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Allthestarsarecloser · 15/12/2020 09:14

I mean- he’s probably not the best dancer which I guess is the point 🤣 My preference would be:

Bill and Oti
Hrvy and Jeanette (for Jeanette really)
Maisie and Gorka
Jamie and Karen (altho I do think Ranvir was robbed)

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ExConstance · 15/12/2020 09:14

And me. We watch and cheer him on every week. For me it is wanting to encourage someone who isn't lithe and experienced but is putting in the effort. For DH it is just a serious crush on Oti.

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Allthestarsarecloser · 15/12/2020 09:14

@HunkyPunk no, he’s really not the best dancer but for entertainment value....

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angelopal · 15/12/2020 09:14

Anyone who dances to Metallica on Strictly should win. Though I think it will be between Maise and Hrvy. DD really wants Maisie to win.

SleepingStandingUp · 15/12/2020 09:17

I think it'll go to one of the young uns.
Jaime should have gone already. Surely he'll be first out this week.

I'd love Bill to win, but he's kinda plateaued and he won't win without those 10s so I wish him good practising this week and then to come out and show the kids how to do it.

HRVY is great and Maisie is really good considering her rough start.

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Allthestarsarecloser · 15/12/2020 09:18

I just heard them on Radio 2 and they are doing Rappers Delight again which is up there in my all time favs I think

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Sparklingbrook · 15/12/2020 09:18

Maisis and Gorka for me (but ideally it would have been Ranvir)

Saz12 · 15/12/2020 09:19

He’s a bit.... rubbish though, isn’t he???

I prefer Jamie as he always seems smiley (obviously my perception of his TV personna is absolutely his real character....).

But HRVY should get it based on ability to actually dance.... (sorry Maisie, you’re good too!).

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Allthestarsarecloser · 15/12/2020 09:21

I’ve really not liked Shirley this series at all- how Jamie got through after 5 dance offs and Ranvir got voted off on her first is beyond me, particularly as her Waltz was lovely - I have found the scoring this year inconsistent & a bit biased

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PuppyMonkey · 15/12/2020 09:22

HRVY N VWLS will probably win with his groupie following who will all vote in their masses, but Bill has already won it in spirit.

In an ideal world Bill would definitely win. I think I’d want Jamie second, tbh. He too has won me round with his good humour and positivity.

OrigamiPenguinArmy · 15/12/2020 09:27

I think HRVY will win, if their performance on musical week was an indicator his and Jeanette’s show dance will be spectacular. I’d like Bill to win because he’s really committed himself to the show but been totally true to himself as well, and he’s shown that someone over 50 who’s never danced before can go all the way to the final. Maisie could win, but I think on dance ability HRVY is better, and Jamie is just very lucky that Ranvir had an off week last week and he squeaked through.

CoRhona · 15/12/2020 09:27

Love Bill. Think HRVY will win though 🏆

Fullofpissandvinegar · 15/12/2020 09:29

Ideally he should win, because he’s had to work so hard and with such warmth and cheerfulness. Jamie too comes across as kind and happy and also started from a much less ‘able’ place. Maisie is of course the best dancer...

TheLoveOfMoney · 15/12/2020 09:30

I hope he wins. I cannot stand watching Jeanette, she irritates the crap out of me. At least this year I don't have to watch her camera hogging dance on the post dance chat with Claudia.

ShalomToYouJackie · 15/12/2020 09:31

I love Bill, I'm so pleased he's in the final! I'd be happy for either him or HRVY to win as they've both progressed really well.

I think Maisies a great dancer but she always has been, she competed in and won an Eastenders Strictly a while ago.

RaspberryCoulis · 15/12/2020 09:32

I think it will be Harvey to win. He has the "teenage girl" following - DD and all her friends love him.

Maisie clearly has a lot of professional training, she's very "stage school" and that goes against her. The voting public want to see someone go from being a complete non-dancer to being more accomplished. Jamie's done so well, he is so smiley and positive and comes across very well.

So in order of how they'll finish...

Harvey (refuse to use the ridiculous abbreviation)
Bill
Maisie
Jamie

Mrsjayy · 15/12/2020 09:34

I love Bill and Oti wouldn't it be fab for them to win I don't think they will because she won last year . I like them all and am rooting for Karen and Jamie they are great and Karen is growing on me she used to get on my wick.

SleepingStandingUp · 15/12/2020 09:35

@Saz12

He’s a bit.... rubbish though, isn’t he???

I prefer Jamie as he always seems smiley (obviously my perception of his TV personna is absolutely his real character....).

But HRVY should get it based on ability to actually dance.... (sorry Maisie, you’re good too!).

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IdblowJonSnow · 15/12/2020 09:37

I'd love Jeanette and HRVY to win although I really like Bill and Oti too. He's decent but probably the weakest of those left.

Mrsjayy · 15/12/2020 09:37

Harvey went to a performing arts school he is just as stage school as Maisie imo.

IdblowJonSnow · 15/12/2020 09:39

On a side note I've preferred Strictky this year! Less shrieking, a bit calmer and fewer couples. Normally it goes on for way too long. Anyone else agree? Xmas Blush

OrigamiPenguinArmy · 15/12/2020 09:39

I think in terms of career boost Jamie is going to be the big winner this year, even though his chances of actually winning are slim to none. I never watch scripted reality stuff and tend to lump everyone who’s in them together as desperate z listers, and I’m sure I’m not the only one. Jamie has come across as such a funny and likeable person and I’d genuinely like to see him get more TV work. His partnership with Karen has been great, I’d love to see them do something together in the future, maybe some kind of travel documentary.

thepeopleversuswork · 15/12/2020 09:39

I would like him to win too although objectively he's not the best dancer.

I just don't want HRVY to win because I hate the way the racist grannies always prevail with their preference for the anodyne "housewives choice" candidate.

If push came to shove it would probably be Maisy on technical skill.