The Greatest Dancer

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Finally watching episode 1 of this. What I don't understand is, do the contestants know they are on a stage and that the mirrors might open? I thought they didn't know, but none of them seem shocked that there's an audience there when they open

They do know. I know of someone on tonight’s episode.

They know the audience is there, but they don't know if the wall is going to open - that's what they seem surprised about.

The woman on reception is better than the 2 presenters, she's funny and natural. I'm only watching for queen Oti!

Love the dancing

Not surprised Cheryl is getting stick though, she seemed very unnatural and uncomfortable

The deaf guy tonight

It's all such forced whipped-up hysteria though, isn't it? And why can't we just watch the performance instead of the cameras constantly cutting away to the audience all the time so you miss half the dancing?

It's ridiculous to call it the 'greatest dancer' though when the audience (the deciding factor) have obviously no insight into dance!!

I'm also cringing at all the VT before they perform. Why can't it be about the performance!!! Gaaah! Maybe the next stage will be better....

It's always like that on these shows though. The X factor etc. Are dreadful for it too- just let me watch the performance

I watched some with dd. It drags on and oti is so ott she can be annoying. Cheryl looks really out of place and is trying hard to keep up with the energy of oti. What is she doing here, expressionless face and generic comments.

Oh lord I tried to watch again (I love Oti and The Dancce dahlings) but really those fat blokes put me off immediately did they get through? I don't really care It's such crap

Cheryl has no idea what she's talking about. 'You were just bam, bam with ya arms'. Insightful.

ppeatfruit the fat blokes? Of course they got through.

I tried to watch it again. I really did. But if anything, last nights offering was even more abysmal than the first one.

All that guff about anyone can win, and nobody needs technique or any proper training. What utter bollocks, and a total insult to all those top-class trained dancers (both amateur and professional) who have dedicated their lives to their art.

I'm out.

Thanks taxi Why can't they make a more intelligent version of Strictly? Why is everything aimed at the yoof? As I said on Roussettes's thread this programme is an insult to young people too.

I know someone on Saturday's episode who didn't get through. I was a bit surprised by their choreography and thought that they had danced better before. Their whole performance seemed a bit lacklustre.

Maybe too nervous Sister

I have watched all 3 weeks so far.
I am enjoying the dancing. Some very talented acts taking part.

Yes, I wish they spent less time on the drivel such as ring the bell and reception. I don’t mind a short back story, and the introduction by family or friends is nice.

I love that they included one inspirational dancer each week so far.

I’m looking forward to getting to top 9 and seeing some really great dancing!

Anyone else still watching? Who have your favs been so far?

I am watching-but I record this and The Voice so watch both on one night with copious amounts of wine! So I can't always remember to clearly haha...
Think it's all a bit rubbish but easy Sat night TV.(so I will probably be watching to the bitter end)
I do not have any faves as yet!

I really like it. Loved little Shayla last night.

I watched this by mistake, I thought it was BBC Young Dancer (which isn't on yet). But I carried on watching.

I liked the two contemporary dancers from Jelli Studios best. There was a bit of a furore about the male ballet dancer not getting through, but while his technique was obviously very strong, his performance was flat I thought.

I don't like all the chat, and repetition, I just wish they'd get on with it.

I laughed at Cheryl's 'I was a ballerina and danced with the Royal Ballet). She only did one of their short summer schools, apparently at approximate age of nine years.

I love it. It is fabulous.

I think the listening in to audience members is quite fun.

I though little Shyla was amazing but I also liked Dane Bates Collective and Harry and Eleiyah.

So far I think Company Jinx are the top runners.

Some amazing acts. I love Andrew.

Fabulous.

I've not watched this kind of thing for 14 years!! Total convert!

arriettyspiders agree re ballet dancer.

I liked all mentioned above, and also Unity.

Where did we see Unity before? Was it Got to Dance or Britain’s Got Talent? I thought they were even better last night.

Nah I can't be bothered with it, it's such a disappointment. Too many dancers, too much hysteria, etc. etc.

I am quite enjoying it so far. Don't often watch these shows so maybe it's the novelty
Cheryl makes me cringe though. I usually find her very likeable** though

I used to like the dance thing on sky with Ashley banjo- was it got to dance? - is this anything like that?

Too much chat and not enough dance and Cheryl an odd choice.