Strictly '22 Thread 5 — Grab your popcorn and snuggle up with Neil in the back row of the cinema...

[PolkadotsAndMoonbeams]

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

I just think as men get older the balls become a bit more prominent and easily dislodged.

I remember seeing an interview once with Anton and he was talking about how tricky it is as a professional if your partner isn't fit enough to dance for the whole 90 seconds. He said they do develop a whole range of tricks including putting them on chairs or swings whilst the professional dances and also taking "character" time at the start of the routine.
Lisa Riley was a brilliant example of a larger celeb who could dance, she really gave it her all. Sadly, as much as I want to like her, Jayden's not really fit enough for the show.

There was some mad marking last night. Motsi & Shirl must have scarfed all the Haribo before coming out.

Some Like It Hot - I wanna be loved by you

Greatest Showman The Bodyguard - been done before I think but not loads Moonstruck - That's Amore also Gio and Michelle (but never used for movie week not sure why, the Cher look has been used many times, they have moon props. I love that movie btw) Breakfast at Tiffany's - Moon River also Sophie and Stacey used in general weeks About a Boy - Killing Me Softly difficulty to theme that as Hugh Grant never got with Toni Collette

Black Panther - Pray for Me
possibly you would want a pro and sleb of colour as it was a landmark movie Oti/Anthony Oti/Ugo are the only pairs I can think of /Black Panther was 2018
Breakfast Club - Don't You Forget About Me - They know the music as it has been used as a goodbye dance. What would Bender/Claire dance to it? Also as shown last night, red wigs = Cilla!
Love Actually - Jump - PM/Natalie - Would she be dancing in a red coat?!
Big Lebowski - Just Dropped In - I would vote for a pj tripping Dude, aye

I agree there are other films to use though and/or other countries to nick from
Men in Black (still think Jojo and John should have used it)
I see fire (Hobbity rumba)
Boss Hoss Word Up couple's choice (Kingsman - just give me an eyepatch)
Pride - Shame, shame, shame
Mulan - Paso (hard to beat DWTS but a skirt reveal to red cape might work)
God forbid, Madagascar furries albeit we had Simon LeastWorstMemberOfBlue

Also, while I am here, I agree Maniac would have been more interesting, but I did love Jayde's end shot
Here is Rachel's freestyle

And Denise's And Louise's cha cha

Ha! That's not Rachel

Not an AT but enjoy!

Dammit. Will try again. Here is your 8 mile!

My favourite DWTS routine that was Halloween night but could have been movie was last year's. I made jokes years ago about Dianne and Dev red suits better for Us but here the choreo for a non-dancer was amazing.

I have a question, why are some professional dancers employed on the show but not paired with a celebrity?
Is it to stand in if a pro dancer is ill or injured?
Has that ever happened?

Horror night, even. They have had so many theme weeks, it is hard to keep count but last week they did a 60 years of Bond celebration and it was fabulous (most of the routines series 31, week 3 are on youtube for those without Disney+)

It has happened, Brendan replaced Artem and Robin iirc
Also Gorka replaced Brendan
Finally, Kevin stood in for Neil
Currently in the states Daniella (the pro in the Us routine) has Covid so has a sub.

Oh wow Sequins, I bow to your superior knowledge. I am relatively new to Strictly (5 years in) but do remember Danny's Showman and should remember AJ (my fave ever contestant) doing Whitney.

I definitely think Paso for Just Dropped In - - it would be amazing!

The 8 Mile on DWTS is great but a bit literal. Think a ballroom version is needed.

I also propose a Straight Outta Compton Charleston.

Sorry I have no hobbies

Thank you, I didn't know that!

I think it is truly the pro's worst nightmare/they have to be dying, Kevin was very ill, I think, when he did a salsa with Frankie? (that had Flashdance welding at the start a propos of nothing). The problem being that they are compared with the replacement, especially if they do better.
So many thought Gorka was a better fit for Anastacia, for example.
Kevin was deemed to have danced well with Alex. Neil and Alex reprised the Ghostbusters number on the tour, as he was injured on the night.
I don't mind Neil and Luba popping up everywhere, as I think they have been treated quite poorly. Rather than followers or calls, they ought to draw out of a hat who gets benched unless it really is a heights thing it's not a height thing

Last bit of twaddle before I go and get laundry on. Seann Walsh's gf (has been with for 3 years) is having a baby and is rumoured to be on IAACGMOOH brave man indeed. Bushtucker, yuk.

He's got Poland syndrome, which is a type of deformity. I haven't heard him mention it on the show (though I might have missed it) so he's not bringing attention to it but it has got to affect his posture and movement.

Evenin'

Well, they're murdering Elvis

Go Vito!

😅

Evening all. DH is a big Elvis fan (so is singing along). I, on the other hand, don't see the attraction at all. (Elvis, not DH)

At least they look like they’re enjoying this dance, not like the marigold monstrosity!

I just think how talented they are to sync up