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Strictly '21 #3: Week one and on!

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PolkadotsAndMoonbeams · 25/09/2021 19:33

Previous thread here

We're off!!! GlitterballGlitterballGlitterball

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Comefromaway · 25/09/2021 21:48

Did you see Anton on Question of Sport last week? His knowledge was encyclopaedic.

FannyCann · 25/09/2021 21:50

They need a lesbian judge. 3/4 fancy blokes and no idea about Anton.

It's really irritating me to see all the fuss about John and Johannes making history etc etc.
WHAT ABOUT NICOLA AND KATYA LAST YEAR????
I was gutted their strictly journey was cut short - they were a great pair and would have gone deep into the competition.

Or does their same sex pairing not count due to they're not being same sexuality????

As far as I'm concerned it's all about the dance. Katya is a brilliant choreographer and such fun, she always brings joy and entertainment as well as excellent dancing.
I enjoyed J&J, and it was a good dance. Looking forward to seeing where they go from here.

NCTDN · 25/09/2021 21:51

Although it was good to see them all dancing tonight, the show was so long. I got bored. Blush

PolkadotsAndMoonbeams · 25/09/2021 21:54

He was really good on AQoS.

I did laugh at the question about the darts. Blackpool is also home to the annual conference of the pigeon racing association — it's the largest event they hold (in terms of numbers of people) and the northern brass band regional finals. That ballroom is a very versatile space!

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covetingthepreciousthings · 25/09/2021 21:55

@NCTDN

Although it was good to see them all dancing tonight, the show was so long. I got bored. Blush
I think it was better when they split the first dancing show to being over two nights.. unless I imagined this I'm sure they did half on a Friday then the Saturday? This was better IMO.

Although I also seem to remember they split them and then one of them got the boot when the other half were still to dance.. this wasn't better.

EsmaCannonball · 25/09/2021 21:56

Hope I'm typing this ok as Adam's bum cheeks have poked my eyes out.

There wasn't anyone I really didn't like; a really good first week.

Hell-o, Kai! Thought the music killed off that routine but I could see it was danced well.

Wish Katya wouldn't chuck in those gimmicky bits as they most often throw off the whole routine. Pleasantly surprised by Adam, as the sportsmen are usually terrible and wooden, but he showed real promise.

Tom Fletcher danced to the same song as Jeremy Vine, very much like a young Jeremy Vine.

Thought the judges undermarked Tilly. It was charming.

Rhys is a contender but he threw himself at that VW too much. Bit manic, and nobody wants a manic VW.

Can't believe Artem choreographed a funnier Rasputin cha cha than Dianne. Bill Bailey found the perfect line between comedy and taking it seriously, and I think any comedian is going to find him a hard act to follow.

I thought that John, as essentially a GBBO baker, was going to be out of his comfort zone, but that was my routine of the night.

Greg and Judi both got by on selling their routines, so I was annoyed when Shirley picked up on Greg's lack of technique but let it slide with Judi. In general, I was annoyed (as always) with the judges' lack of consistency.

Love Nadiya getting a fun celeb. It's like watching one of those incredibly glamorous 90's supermodels be a bit goofy.

Ugo and Sara both ropey but fun.

Giovanni dancing a competition-level jive is a thing to behold, so I really appreciate him holding back and allowing Rose to shine.

Katie's was another routine hampered by the music. Good, but not memorable.

Nina was a surprise, but I just felt that choreography didn't suit her at all.

Predictions for the final: Adam, John, AJ and Rhys.

FannyCann · 25/09/2021 21:56

Agree NCTDN 2 hours 20 mins is really too long.
I think 1 - 1.5 hours is quite enough! And I do enjoy it but there is other stuff to do of an evening!

covetingthepreciousthings · 25/09/2021 21:57

Has Bruno officially left yet? Or will he still do the pointless video segments so we remember who he is..

I much prefer Anton, and actually think being on the panel suits him.. I'd also take James Jordan on the panel over Shirley too..

covetingthepreciousthings · 25/09/2021 21:58

Giovanni dancing a competition-level jive is a thing to behold, so I really appreciate him holding back and allowing Rose to shine

Yes to this! I think this might be the first time I've ever seen Giovanni hold back in a jive, he really has come on so much over the years.

BaconAndAvocado · 25/09/2021 22:02

Omg Adam's bum cheeks 😂

LOVED every minute of the show.

IT'S BACK!!!!!!

EineReiseDurchDieZeit · 25/09/2021 22:03

@covetingthepreciousthings

Has Bruno officially left yet? Or will he still do the pointless video segments so we remember who he is..

I much prefer Anton, and actually think being on the panel suits him.. I'd also take James Jordan on the panel over Shirley too..

Pretty sure he is gone, and Anton is no longer a stand in
the80sweregreat · 25/09/2021 22:06

I'm sure that Bruno will appear on zoom before long !! Just to remind people he was a judge first.

Ellmau · 25/09/2021 22:09

No total duffers this year.

If there was a DO this week, I think any of Sara, Ugo or Tilly would be in it, with probably Sara to go home. (Getting a themed dance in week 1 made me think the producers don't see her lasting long.)

My favourites were AJ, Rhys, Dan and Rose.

LaMarschallin · 25/09/2021 22:13

Dan reminds me of a much taller Niles Crane in "Frasier".

AnneShirleysNewDress · 25/09/2021 22:14

@pinkhousesarebest Their American smooth makes me cry every time.

SequinsandStiIettos · 25/09/2021 22:14

Isn't Pasha doing rescheduled Here come the boys with Aljaz next year?

CinderFuckingRe11a · 25/09/2021 22:20

Bet they are by the time they’ve finished Strictly…

SequinsandStiIettos · 25/09/2021 22:21

oh my goodness, thank you for the competition jive Gio comment 0.22-0.27 is insane!
the hair oil reminded me of his first series when he was a bit ross from friends heavy same as Graz. Is it a competition thing or an Italian thing?
but yes, fair play for dancing down. I remember him getting slated for pirouetting in Laura's salsa(?) to detract from her Latin. He should have been with Anastacia and Laura with Brendan. They did them both dirty by switching last minute for sleb tattle headlines.

CinderFuckingRe11a · 25/09/2021 22:22

@CinderFuckingRe11a

Bet they are by the time they’ve finished Strictly…
That was supposed to quote schadenfreudpersonified:

“I thought that was why they threw him a bone by mentioning him - to try to convince him that Johan and Johannes weren't shagging.”

SequinsandStiIettos · 25/09/2021 22:23

Ugo did amazingly well to be there at all tonight, let alone smiling through it. I hope he gets through to week 3. If my favourites are still very safe indeed, shall chuck him a vote instead.

TurquoiseBaubles · 25/09/2021 22:26

Just placemarking, so I know where I am when I finally get through it.

Thanks all.

covetingthepreciousthings · 25/09/2021 22:26

@LaMarschallin

Dan reminds me of a much taller Niles Crane in "Frasier".
I can see this too now you've said it.
Papershuffle · 25/09/2021 22:28

@SequinsandStiIettos

Isn't Pasha doing rescheduled Here come the boys with Aljaz next year?
Thanks Sequins; I didn't know this!
SheldonesqueTheBstard · 25/09/2021 22:29

Ugo will be getting one of my votes sequins

He did bloody well all things considered. I can’t help but wish they’d given him a ‘pass’.

Maybe he didn’t want one and he did his dad proud but it must have been hard. Poor soul.

SoupDragon · 25/09/2021 22:31

It's really irritating me to see all the fuss about John and Johannes making history etc etc.
WHAT ABOUT NICOLA AND KATYA LAST YEAR????

They've said all along that it's the first male same sex pairing. They made an equal fuss last year too.

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