It looks like Robin will be coming back next year as he's cropping up all over the place. Does this mean that the lovely Tristan won't be back? Aliona doesn't seem to appear in the group dances though they move so quickly I find it hard to see who is who. The blonde pros are difficult to tell apart when they are dancing in a group.
Alison - love the relationship she has with Aljaz. He seems to be really enjoying himself this year. Didn't think the dance was great and the dress wasn't flattering.
Caroline - loved her routine, the music and love her but find Pasha's facial expressions a bit odd.
Frankie - my favourite "ringah" this year. Obviously a lovely dancer and no doubt helped at home by her mother who I read somewhere is a ballroom teacher but she just seems lovely. Interesting how popular Kevin is. I think it's the first time that the video section, about his birthday, has focussed purely on the professional. And we hardly hear anything from Trent nor was Tristan allowed to say very much.
Jake - great routine. I surprised myself yesterday by realising that I think I'd like him to win. I love how downbeat he is after his dances. Claudia was saying how fantastic he was and he said something like "Yeah, I like the jive".
Judy - best routine yet. I guess she's staying in because of Anton's popularity and because all of Scotland is voting for her. If only she could relax.
Mark - I thought he did really well with a tough dance. Have never seen Towie and hate the idea of that sort of programme but he is surprisingly likeable. All of the family stuff with his nan etc should be more offputting than it is because he seems genuine.
Pixie - can't warm to her at all. Find her voice really irritating. Of course because she's young and blonde dd1 who is 7 says that she is her favourite and dd would also like to marry Trent when she grows up.
Scott- have never listened to him on the radio but can't understand why he is so popular. He isn't funny or charming - certainly not compared to Tim - and he seems a bit affronted by getting terrible comments when he is a terrible dancer.
Simon - gorgeous man but a bit too cool for school initially. Gradually warming to him a bit. Kristina is deeply irritating
Steve - amazing routine. Comes across so well - loving the whole experience and so positive but not cheesy. Considering this accident it's incredible he can walk at all.
Sunetra - great energy and attitude. Brendan seems a bit subdued this year - I wonder how well they got on.
Thom - improving but still utterly forgettable. A shame as Iveta is great and was very funny in that rugby bit.
Tim - how moving was his last speech? Though, agree with OnlyLovers obviously would have been a travesty if he had not gone but I agreed with Len - I always wondered what Tim would come up with.