SCD#12 The cat crept in and crept out again...

[Myimaginarycathasfleas]

New thread to take us to Blackpool!

Are we going to need a new thread before the end of the show?

I loved the opening number too! Who was the female dancer in red that Giovanni and Graziano were 'fighting' over?

I wasn't struck on the danceGareth, but I thought the music was brilliant.

Cassandra, that's Luba Mushtuk who has been on Strictly for a few years now. She is Gio's professional partner.

Cassandra I think that was Luba:

www.radiotimes.com/news/2018-10-06/who-is-new-strictly-come-dancing-professional-dancer-luba-mushtuk/

SchadenfreudePersonified I love hearing those languages . . . it always sounds like fresh clean water bubbling over pebbles

I love hearing those languages too, they have a wonderful melodic quality.

I think it was Luba - she performs with Giovanni. I think he’s my favourite male pro dancer.

Thanks xsquared and ShirleyPhallus, I thought it was her - she's good.

Here we go.

I like Dave's "dress" except it's actually a jumpsuit so I couldn't be doing with it. I can't be arsed with the stripping off to pee nonsense.

Woo Charles

Hooray!

And so glad the wait was a short one for them

So so so pleased for Charles!

I liked that dance, mostly because I found Giovanni mesmerising. Luba is a beautiful dancer.

Late to the show. Wish they'd stop changing the times. Glad I record it each week, though, and now I'm all caught up!

Hooray for Charles and Karen! I have decided they're my favourites, which I never thought I'd say about Karen.

I’m glad they announced Charles first

I actually love watching Karen dance, she’s one of the best pros IMHO

I do think Giovannis tattoo is absolutely awful

Glad for Charles
I voted for him

Lauren through again!

FUCK that Lauren is through.

Graeme in the dance-off? Must be with Kate, surely.

I cannot understand how Lauren keeps escaping the dance off

Yay for Charles. Bleurgh for the ringer. Surprised Lauren is through.

Ah, Graham bless him. Not a surprise really.

I agree with you there Grumble.

Stripping all your togs off in a pub toilet is a no-go for me.

Ah. Swanney!

Not an unexpected result.

Yes to Charles - ooh Lauren & AJ through is a bit of a surprise.

Ooh Graeme & Oti, wasn't expecting that.

G&O in the DO isn't surprising. I think a lot of people wouldn't have rated that dance. It was mostly walking, after all.

No surprise Grame bottom two. Was surprised about Lauren though.