That Samba and all things Strictly 2019 #3

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Starting this one in anticipation.

surely James Cracknell to leave first?

I think it will be him or David James. Or possibly cowboy man (Chris?)

night Scahden
see you all tomorrow

It's too long a show Thursday. I've had to check the calendar twice to make sure I haven't missed anyone's birthday.

Oti and Kelvin have a lovely connection

I don't think tonight was as good as last week, but maybe that's because it didn't have the element of surprise.

Gave Kelvin 2 votes and Chris one

(I now see Cowboy Man is Mike!)

One for will
Ds one for Emma
And one for James as I like Luba and think she's doing a good job

Artem got dropped from Dancing with The Stars, which is why he turned up on The Farm presumably? Bet he wishes he stuck with Strictly, and Gleb too actually as he's not made much of an impact on DWTS either.

I gave a vote each to Emma W, Dev and Chris.

One for Emma W and two for David (sorry but I love him and I’d be willing for anyone else in the bottom half to leave)

2x for Will
1x for Michelle

Chris' face when Janette was dancing at the end was the highlight of the night

I voted
Chris
Dev
Will

There were performances I preferred but I don’t think Karim needs my vote this week TBH

I voted twice for Alex despite my Neil-aversion and once for David.

Not really fussed about Mike, Dev, Chris, Will (sorry!), Catherine, James or Anneka or Saffron so far.

I'm going for a bottom two of Mike and James.

Votes from our house - Michelle, Dev (both DD) and Emma (from me)

See you tomorrow night for the dance off!

I was going to give Chris all 3 votes but David was undermarked so I gave him 2. I know.

Dd gave hers to Alex, Chris and Catherine.

I didn't vote for my faves as they shouldn't be in the bottom two this early or against each other!

Some of the partnerships aren't really doing it for me - hope they change in the coming weeks!

Artem has stated he wants to come back to Strictly. Not sure anyone's ever been invited back after leaving have they? I read he had visa issues in the UK between series. I'm sure the Strictly pay packet is looking enticing after his DWTS axe.

I'd love to see him and Brendan back but I think Brendan has burnt his bridges with Shirley and the BBC. Did he insult Craig as well?

Brendan also fell out with Karen Hardy and Aliona Vilani IIRC. I do wonder if he just ran out of support behind the scenes.

Craig was really unimpressed by Mabuse and the other judges chanting at him. he told her to stop twice!

Kelvin's musicality and expression was superb, but then I did not notice his lack of heel leads etc .
The Pasos were disappointing but again too early for non-dancers to learn the correct spanish style and posture.
I Don't agree with all 7s for Kelvin compared with the other 8s. He should wear black. Loved the joyous atmosphere.

I have pretty much voted out of sympathy. One each for
James and Luba - I really like Luba and want her to stay!
David and Nadiya - He really didn't deserve that 2.
Alex and Neil - It wasn't that bad! Neil seems very supportive as well.

Do you think we'll see Shirley and Motsi swapped around next week!

The voting doesn't stay open very long does it ?

No, it can't stay open long as they have to film the results tonight too!