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SCD '20 #12: Two dances per couple means two threads for Mumsnetters! The FINAL approaches...

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PolkadotsAndMoonbeams · 12/12/2020 20:25

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moglovesmincepies · 13/12/2020 13:15

@Elderflower14

Does anyone else listen to Good Morning Sunday on Radio 2? I think Rev Kate might be angling for SCD next year... Dancing round the studio all the time and having Sequin Sunday today! 😁
Tbf if I had a chance to drop hints to get on I would Grin
Sparklingbrook · 13/12/2020 13:19

Oh here you all are. i was back on the other thread. Grin Thanks @SoupDragon.

Sparklingbrook · 13/12/2020 13:22

Who would anyone like to see on SCD? Dream contestants?

I would love Lee Mead to do it, but would his background of musical theatre go against him? Also Davina McCall (who I am really warming to at the moment with her Podcast and YouTube channel).

ApolloandDaphne · 13/12/2020 13:23

I am hoping Bill goes out. His dancing is beyond tedious (in my opinion!)

Frequentflier · 13/12/2020 13:23

I'd like Marcus Rashford or Harry Kane just so I could then persuade DS to watch with me.

Sparklingbrook · 13/12/2020 13:27

@Frequentflier

I'd like Marcus Rashford or Harry Kane just so I could then persuade DS to watch with me.
It would have to be an F1 driver in this house for the DSs to take an interest. Can't see it happening, although Jenson Button would be good. Grin

I wonder which slebs get asked every year and turn it down every time? I reckon Lorraine Kelly is on their wish list.

Horehound · 13/12/2020 13:28

Just saw bills tango to enter sandman. I actually liked it but I think the floor graphic, stupid camera work and flames and lights totally took away from it. I think if there was a blank floor it would have been more impactful!

ChessieFL · 13/12/2020 13:36

Ian Hislop said once on Have I Got News For You that he’s been asked a lot.

I would like Lee Mack to do it. And David Mitchell and Victoria Coren Mitchell.

Sparklingbrook · 13/12/2020 13:39

Wouldn't be wanting to watch Ian Hislop. Grin

They have been having people from GMB on very regularly I bet they've even asked Piers Morgan.

SoupDragon · 13/12/2020 13:44

Rylan! I say this every time fantasy contestants come up.

SoupDragon · 13/12/2020 13:44

I'm not sure even Ian Hislop wants to watch Ian Hislop on SCD!

Sparklingbrook · 13/12/2020 13:45

@SoupDragon

Rylan! I say this every time fantasy contestants come up.
Oh I would love that. he would throw himself in wholeheartedly-who do you want him with? He's very tall.

I also think they would like to get some of them on Gogglebox on.

moglovesmincepies · 13/12/2020 13:47

Gareth malone would be interesting I bet his ballroom would be good

Sparklingbrook · 13/12/2020 13:53

@moglovesmincepies

Gareth malone would be interesting I bet his ballroom would be good
He would be good. He would have the 'musicality' but his Latin might be a worry. Grin

Martin Kemp is on my list, but think Roman is more likely.

SoupDragon · 13/12/2020 13:53

I want him with Johannes 😂😂

I don't care who he is with TBH. He is, as you say' very tall so that limits it.

Sparklingbrook · 13/12/2020 13:54

@SoupDragon

I want him with Johannes 😂😂

I don't care who he is with TBH. He is, as you say' very tall so that limits it.

Him and Johannes would be brilliant, and would probably win no matter who the other contestants were.
ilovebrie8 · 13/12/2020 13:54

I’m a huge strictly fan but last night’s was poor for a semi final...all quite flat and not the normal wow factor for me anyway...I’d like Jamie to make it through as he is at least looking like he’s enjoying it...I like bill but I think he’s going downhill compared to his early weeks...not fussed in Maisie or Harvey

Bluffinwithmymuffin · 13/12/2020 14:03

Lucy Worsley. I think she’d be fun and would work hard.

SoupDragon · 13/12/2020 14:04

Him and Johannes would be brilliant, and would probably win no matter who the other contestants were.

They both have the personality to carry it off.

MistletoeandMoccasins · 13/12/2020 14:50

I always have favourite routines each series that I like and watch again. The one that has brought me the most surprise and joy was Jamie's samba. After that, Bill's QT and in third place, Ranvir's Paso. Because all three were unexpected. I like the element of surprise.
The ones I have rewatched that were technically good were Harvey's jive, Ranvir's foxtrot, Maisie's tango and Bill/Jamie's street commercials.
So all five have done enough for me personally to be in the final of a shorter run - a longer run with 3 more contestants and if Nicola was still in - would have changed things. I don't begrudge any of them being there although Clara could easily have been in a different dance draw.
I do think what everyone else says is fair enough though:
Ranvir's party latin is poor, the 'underconfident to performer' a tad patronising, much preferred the showmance/fauxmance narrative.
Jamie's ballroom is dodgy, the 'it's all Karen' got wearing, the exuberant puppy enthusiasm is nonetheless endearing except for the open mouth
Bill has plateaued since couple's choice, he has done well but is relying on the goodwill stored up from the earlier surprises.
Harvey just has good and comparatively bad dances but his 'bad' is still better than others' mediocre.
Maisie has been consistent throughout and looked lovely but, whether it was the music or chemistry, I felt very little watching her dance - I cannot explain it (it is not because of personality, she's my daughter's age so I feel quite protective, she just hasn't sold it as well as she hasn't needed to iyswim).
Who would I want to see win?
Whoever does the best showdance will get my 3 votes.

moglovesmincepies · 13/12/2020 14:54

@Sparklingbrook I reckon Gareth's Latin would be a "disaaaaaaaaaster darling!" Grin

IntermittentParps · 13/12/2020 14:59

I love Lucy Worsley but suspect she’d be awful. She never seems any good at the dancing when she does it for her history programmes.

Pashazade · 13/12/2020 15:04

Oh lord yes Rylan and Johannesburg would be amazing. Have been watching some of the presenter/pro numbers from the greatest dancer (don't watch the programme) and I realised that the problem for me with the street dance numbers on Strictly is that really street dance looks best with a whole crew of dancers, who are pin point sharp....not so much with two souls alone on the floor. Wish they'd dumped the jackets for Maisie's to be honest felt they really detracted, as it wasn't clear what she was doing with her arms.

Sparklingbrook · 13/12/2020 15:09

Street dance is always going to remind me of this. Grin

SCD '20 #12: Two dances per couple means two threads for Mumsnetters! The FINAL approaches...
Samcro · 13/12/2020 15:21

@Horehound

Just saw bills tango to enter sandman. I actually liked it but I think the floor graphic, stupid camera work and flames and lights totally took away from it. I think if there was a blank floor it would have been more impactful!
the camera work was dreadful.
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