SCD '21 #17: The week of the... interesting lifts

[PolkadotsAndMoonbeams]

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I think it's a pretty good QF as QFs go.

I like Tom Holland but I don't really see the need for a biopic of Fred Astaire. Lovely guy but not exactly Vernon Castle as far as gripping life story narrative is concerned.

@EvilRingahBitch

I like Tom Holland but I don't really see the need for a biopic of Fred Astaire. Lovely guy but not exactly Vernon Castle as far as gripping life story narrative is concerned.

I don’t mind what the story is, I’m in it for the dancing and the costumes! xD

@SheldonesqueTheBstard

I’m more akin to a Henry hoover tits

Short, dumpy, fairly round and usually red in the face from over exertion or making a suction of myself.

I will never be as sleek as the gtech or dyson. Or as expensive as an initial outlay. And I reckon I will need some sort of bag situation as the menopause isn’t being kind.

Yup. I’m Henry. Stout and dependable.

Feck me I’m a catch. 😭

Well you’re brilliant on here! Your posts always give me a much needed wee laugh!

Well you’re brilliant on here!

MN loves a Henry.

My predictions are: Rhys to go out next week. Rose to win. I think before this week's lifts and legs debacle it was between AJ and Rose.

I agree, Sheldon never fails to amuse, with pithy insights ☺️
Actually, I had a Dyson and it was useless.

I think it will come down to who pulls out a fab-u-lous show dance in the final - something with the impact of Rose and Gio's CC. I wonder if they will regret using the silence in the CC rather than saving it for the final. If one couple has something as impactful as that up their sleeve they will probably lift the

I think Rose has the final in the bag if she gets through to the final. The maths and the quality of the four remaining contestants means that anyone could go out next week, even the couple with the highest viewer vote, if the ranking goes against them and they end up in the DO against a superlative dance. They're so evenly matched that any of the 24 possible rankings (not including ties) is probably equally likely.

We could plausibly end up with a ranking of
AJ 40 +39
JJ 39+39
Rhys 40+37
Rose 38+38
Which would probably land Rose and Rhys in the DO and Rose out. Not very likely of course, because I think all the other 23 permutations would probably see her safe, but far from impossible.

I think it’s Rose’s glitterball to lose. Unless she has a disaster next week and scores low with the judges, I can’t see how she’s not in the final.

Aj is possibly the weakest out of the three, but I’d be quite happy if they were all in the final.

evilringah

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle.

One of my favourite films EVER. 😍

I can be useless maireas. Dyson by default!

It has turned out a bit like bake-off. 4 fabulous people left and all could be winners. At least with Strictly the public also get to decide the fate of the contestants.

I agree Rose will win though she doesn't always excite me. I think Gio deserves to win finally, though. AJ will be in the West End with a less ambitious choreographer.

i think Rhys is the weakest. but depends on the dance. if he goes all frantic again he might not get the votes. i have mixed feeling about J&J
I think its a bit unfair that they get to do a cc in the semi's. also find John looks stiff because J is so bendy.

Do we know what AJ & Kai's dances will be next week yet? I know the others were all shared, but with them in the DO, there wasn't a mention.... Hoping it's something that suits her; she's gorgeous when it's not so frenetic.

We don't know for certain what AJ is doing but her options are QS/Tango for the ballroom and Rumba/Cha cha for Latin.
Rumba and QS would seem like good choices.

@Samcro

i think Rhys is the weakest. but depends on the dance. if he goes all frantic again he might not get the votes. i have mixed feeling about J&J I think its a bit unfair that they get to do a cc in the semi's. also find John looks stiff because J is so bendy.

Rhys and John are probably about equal in my mind. They each have different "flaws".

John doesn't seem to have improved and Rhys can be too frantic (although his last two dances have proved he can do slow and controlled)

@GreenLunchBox

don't think Rose would describe herself as disabled Are you saying being deaf isn't a disability?

In the days when I was immersed in D/deaf world, many described themselves, not as disabled, but as "a linguistic minority".

It’s hard to say now as all are similar, Rhys’s dance on Saturday night was amazing! Because the public decide I reckon Rose win

Which dances will they all do next?

Dan is making me feel quite emotional on itt

I think Rhys having the samba is not great - usually a dance people go out on like the rumba for a male celebrity

I just hope there consistent fair marking and that they all dance their best

Often the show dance lacks pazazz but there have been some amazing ones

Has Rose done the Charleston ?

I can't watch live on Sat sadly but will vote

Weren't Dan and Nadiya lovely on ITT? He made her feel confident and "safe", she said, which is interesting. Certainly a good partnership.

I agree @BeaLola - I hope the marking is fair and consistent and that they all bring their best to the dance floor!

@Maireas

Weren't Dan and Nadiya lovely on ITT? He made her feel confident and "safe", she said, which is interesting. Certainly a good partnership.

I thought they were really lovely too. Just really kind, complimentary and appreciative of each other.

Me too. I know he's a bit earnest but he helped Nadiya come out of her shell and raise her profile. That will help her next year. He is a pro when it comes to social media/direct-to-camera, it's his job so I do believe her when she says he has taught her a lot.