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Strictly '21 #11: Craig's found his 10 paddle early this year! Will we get another glimpse soon?

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GraveyardPlotsAndDoomedScreams · 31/10/2021 21:36

Spoiler-free thread

Previous thread here.

Next week will be interesting. Sara's q/s might be nice, but 9–5 theming is probably going to be annoying. AJ might be great at the Charleston, or her Bambi legs might re-appear. I hope Jojo gets his choreographical mojo back, I haven't really got properly into their last few dances and rumba is a tricky one!

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FizzyOrange · 02/11/2021 13:40

I also think Gio absolutely adores Rose and she treats him like a best mate, poor Gio. I watched them on 'It Takes Two' last night and when he was talking she was lip-reading him rather than using the interpreter which was really sweet. There was speculation last year as to whether he was getting it on with Ranvir when they were clearly mates, and also Debbie McGee the previous year which she seemed rather perplexed about as she reminded people she was older than his mother! I really like how Gio 'looks after' his partners and allows them to shine, rather than some of the professionals such as Johannes and Katya. I'm hoping Rose and Gio win.

awaynboilyurheid · 02/11/2021 13:43

@GraveyardPlotsAndDoomedScreams

Kai just looks so... capable doesn't he? Like you could go out and have a lovely time dancing, and when you got home to find there'd been a power cut he'd reset the fuse box and then put the bins out without any fuss. Grin
Brilliant!
Frezia · 02/11/2021 13:57

I think they fit the romance novel trope which is why so many people ship them: she's vulnerable and beautiful in a fragile way, yet brilliant and resilient and he's a handsome ladies man with a heart of gold.

AmDillDandin · 02/11/2021 14:01

I can't say I've noticed Joe Varney looking any differently at Rose than he has at any of his other partners. I think that's just his face!

Probably practiced it in the mirror for years Grin

Agree with PP that on re-watching, Tilly's dance was my favourite of last week- I missed quite a bit the first time round

SoupDragon · 02/11/2021 14:03

which is why so many people ship them

What does "ship" mean? I've only ever seen it used in this context on this thread 😂

EvilRingahBitch · 02/11/2021 14:09

@SoupDragon

which is why so many people ship them

What does "ship" mean? I've only ever seen it used in this context on this thread 😂

@EineReiseDurchDieZeit explained upthread. It's short for "relationship"

"verb used to describe the action of wishing for two people to enter a relationship (whether romantic or occasionally platonic) in books, movies, tv shows or real life. Shipping can often happen involuntarily, and it is the majority of what happens on the website, Tumblr. There are some very popular ships, some unpopular, as well as often lots of controversy between ships from the same Fandoms"

melj1213 · 02/11/2021 14:11

I think a lot of people are mistaking the change in Gio's body language to be him "looking adoringly" at Rose, when it is actually just him being more conscious of directly facing her when speaking and making accommodations for her deafness.

This is epecially noticeable in the studio when normally the couples will look at the Judges/Tess and Claudia/Rylan or Janette when speaking, with just the odd glance towards their partner if/when they are talking about them or it is a collaborative question. Gio, on the other hand, faces Rose, or at least positions his body more towards her, and looks more at her than at the other person, to allow her to lip read easier.

I have also noticed that Gio is more tactile, but again it could be because he is being flirty or just because, with Rose being deaf, he is adapting to using physical cues to get her attention - rather than calling her name, he touches her arm; where other couples can use vocal cues for remembering steps/shapes, Gio physically moves Rose's body (eg a hand on the small of her back when she needs to arch her back more vs Aljaz calling out "banana" to remind Sara to arch more) etc.

All of these things can be interpreted as "flirty" and "adoring", especially considering Gio's reputation, but I genuinely think it is just him trying to adapt to being partnered with someone with a disability and making the necessary accommodations for it.

SoupDragon · 02/11/2021 14:13

EineReiseDurchDieZeit explained upthread. It's short for "relationship"

Ahhhhh... That makes sense now. Thanks :)

ThursdayLastWeek · 02/11/2021 14:14

@AmDillDandin

I can't say I've noticed Joe Varney looking any differently at Rose than he has at any of his other partners. I think that's just his face!

Probably practiced it in the mirror for years Grin

Agree with PP that on re-watching, Tilly's dance was my favourite of last week- I missed quite a bit the first time round

I totally agree with this - I think JV is a man who lives very much in the present and fully commits to the moment.

I think it’s easy to interpret his investment in his partnerships as romantic. I’m sure he looked at Debbeh like that too.

Frezia · 02/11/2021 14:20

@AmDillDandin

I can't say I've noticed Joe Varney looking any differently at Rose than he has at any of his other partners. I think that's just his face!

Probably practiced it in the mirror for years Grin

Agree with PP that on re-watching, Tilly's dance was my favourite of last week- I missed quite a bit the first time round

From my experience with Italians, they're very good at making you feel like you're the only woman in the room and they can't take their eyes off you.
Then tomorrow the same but with another woman Grin

Runningupthecurtains · 02/11/2021 15:58

fb.watch/916nM1ikOF/

Runningupthecurtains · 02/11/2021 16:01

Eek sorry posted too soon. This week's songs/dances are at the link above. (No idea why I don't get a link that shows as a preview screen like everyone).

Theeyeballsinthesky · 02/11/2021 16:25

Hmmm looking at that, I think Adam will be in trouble

EvilRingahBitch · 02/11/2021 16:29

Don't Bring Lulu is an amazing Charleston song as long as you have a high tolerance for bucket loads of overacting. With Kai's 1920s face and AJ's personality I think they could smash it.

SoupDragon · 02/11/2021 16:30

@Theeyeballsinthesky

Hmmm looking at that, I think Adam will be in trouble
And Dan,
EvilRingahBitch · 02/11/2021 16:34

I think that Dan dancing to that song (I had to Google it) even semi-competently might be cat-nip to the voting public and go viral. Or it could be a horrible car wreck. Intrigued to see how it pans out.

BonnesVacances · 02/11/2021 16:40

From my experience with Italians, they're very good at making you feel like you're the only woman in the room and they can't take their eyes off you. Then tomorrow the same but with another woman

I used to live in Italy and I concur. BlushGrin

RockLobstersAndHauntedGymsIsIt · 02/11/2021 16:41

Bloody Lulu! Wink

BonnesVacances · 02/11/2021 16:41

I'm not loving these hidden mic videos. All we hear is whooping! I want to hear dancing tips or words of encouragement. Not screeching (looking at you Katya).

RockLobstersAndHauntedGymsIsIt · 02/11/2021 16:44

Gio doing musicals week early, is it?! (or has he nicked a song from an eliminee?)

RockLobstersAndHauntedGymsIsIt · 02/11/2021 16:46
Ava Max - uptempo but I like the track still not proper tango though
SoupDragon · 02/11/2021 16:46

@EvilRingahBitch

I think that Dan dancing to that song (I had to Google it) even semi-competently might be cat-nip to the voting public and go viral. Or it could be a horrible car wreck. Intrigued to see how it pans out.
He looked very awkward on that very small lip (I know it's only Tuesday!) and he doesn't do expression well. I just think he's not going to do well in a couples choice to that song. Something more "street" and gimmicky might have worked for him better.
RockLobstersAndHauntedGymsIsIt · 02/11/2021 16:47

Adam's kicks and flicks currently look dodgy as, but the track is catchy enough

RockLobstersAndHauntedGymsIsIt · 02/11/2021 16:50

Taxi for Dan? Although if he moonwalks at Michael and kisses like Prince I and my kids who like tiktok might chuck him a vote.

RockLobstersAndHauntedGymsIsIt · 02/11/2021 16:52

One of my favourite songs. Hope Johannes and John do it justice.
(Would have had it in movie week were Leon not so problematic).