Strictly '22 Thread 3 — Time for our first eliminee

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Previous thread here.

As always, a reminder that this is a SPOILER-FREE thread, so please don't comment on the result before the result show.

Matt definitely looks like he dyes his hair and eyebrows

Matt seems to have high hopes for himself but the unfortuate reality is that he's just not popular .
How will he cope when that penny drops?

I can't be doing with Helen <hides>

I actually worry about Matt @keepcalm11 - I hope he is more mentally fit & strong than he appears to be as otherwise his lack of popularity could have a very significant impact on him.

I absolutely loved Ellie S - she and Nikita brought a tear to my eye! Loved them dancing and he wasn't stooped at all. Just beautiful.

Also loved Kim's dress and thought Tony and Kaye did a good job at making the Charleston fun to watch. Other than that, I don't have much comment on the rest!

Did love Shirley's hair - she looked fabulous as did Tess in her white dress!

No idea who will go tonight!

I'm not sure we know how popular Matt is with the voters yet. He's a teenage heart throb whose fans are now prime Strictly age - he could potentially have quite a following despite the weirdness of that documentary etc.

Very true @SoupDragon & I'm still secretly a fan as I was such a Brosette back in the day (but not enough to vote for him!). I'd like him to do well as I actually think he would have a true 'journey' but I struggle to see that happening!

I think he was hampered by his trousers this week - at least I assume that's why he could barely move his hips.

i do think he has the potential to do better. He seems keen to try anyway.

There is no doubt that the trousers were a mistake. That is on wardrobe though - not him.

But the comments on his appearance are borderline cruel. So what if he has dyed his hair or brows or had a tweak? There are plenty on Strictly that have had a tweak or twenty. Not many will have dodged the dye or injectables. It seems unfair to single him out.

He had a bit of a shocker for sure but so did others. I would like him to stay so that he can maybe find a bit of sparkle within himself and let it break through. There are moments when he looks so desperately sad and it would be lovely for him to find a bit of strictly joy.

For me, Jayde was worse. And that pains me to say as Karen is one of my favourite pros.

There is no doubt that the trousers were a mistake. That is on wardrobe though - not him.

Has anyone said otherwise?

For me, there's a group of 4 at the bottom at the moment - Kaye, Tony, Matt and Jayde. I would expect them to be picked off one after the other (depending on popularity and whether they improve, obviously)

No. Merely an observation.

Quiye why they didn’t see he was secured a bit - I don’t know. Outfits should complement the dance - not distract from it. 🤷🏻‍♀️

woodhill · Today 14:00
Matt definitely looks like he dyes his hair and eyebrows

In their 80s heyday, Matt and Luke Goss were naturally blond... so, yes. 😀

I think maybe Jayde , Matt or Kaye .
At this stage it's also about who you like / know more , so sadly I think Kaye is likely.

Checking in! Have managed to avoid any spoilers

I'm also worried for Ellie T as the judges werent keen on the paso 😟

Am I watching an advert for Marigolds?!

The boys got dragged away from their washing up…

Nice of the boys to have their rubber gloves on ready for helping with the washing up.

DH said vet gloves to put up a cow's bottom

No one but Michael Hutchence should sing that song!

I knew someone would say that!

It's a very strange routine.

I thought Graziano looked like an enthusiastic gynaecologist 🤢

Should be Matt to go after last night but the thought of watching it again 🫣

DH just said “Why are they all wearing red rubber gloves?”

No that was just all too weird for me