Well, what a weird week on Strictly.
Ellie T did NOT deserve a 3 for that rumba, specially as Tony then got a 4. I hope production had a serious word to Craig about that.
Tyler is consistently overpraised IMO. I thought his hold was stiff and he was looming over Dianne.
Molly and Carlos were just sickly. I think they're going for the Rose and Gio vibe from last year, but they just don't have the same chemistry; it's not authentic at all. Having said that, if Molly was saying 'Sorry' and 'Are you alright?' to Ellie at the end (I didn't see), then credit to her; that's very classy.
Helen was OK but I think she still needs to commit properly. OTOH Gorka was HAWT, and I don't usually like him that much. Has he done many jives? It felt like I was watching a different/unfamiliar style for him, and I loved it.
Hamza was good and he is an adorable, sunny person, but I'm not sure about the 10s. I'm happy for him though; I like him and Jowita.
Kym was good, but again I feel like she hasn't 100% arrived yet. I'm warming to Graziano though; his personality seems to be coming out more.
Will and Nancy: meh. I'm bored by Will now and just watch Nancy, who is terrific.
Fleur and Vito were good. She's a beautiful ballroom dancer. Agree I'd like to see her in a more fitted ballroom dress; I think they're trying to contrast her 'fierce' Latin persona with a sweet floaty ballroom character, but it's a bit sickly. I'd love to see her looking properly elegant and foxy, like Ginger Rogers. Vito's parents are so glam. Puts the Brits to shame!
Ellie S and Nikita were excellent and Ellie's dress/hair/make-up were all top-drawer. Gutted for them.
Tony was rubbish.
I'm usually the first to defend the popularity-contest side of Strictly, and I admit I'm biased because I love Ellie and Nikita, but I've had enough of Tony now. He's sweet, open and committed, and God he tries, but there's no WAY Ellie S should have gone home this week. I strongly disagree with people saying she'd gone as far as she could; I think she still had a lot more to show us.
Nikita deserves a LOT of credit for his choreography, and for his courtesy, respect, support and love for Ellie. He wrote a beautiful post on Instagram after the show. I liked him last year too, unlike a lot on here; I remember Tilly being unconfident and getting flak about her weight etc, and he came across as very supportive and sweet. But he's seriously shone this year. And he's only about 24!
#Nikitafanclub