I agree re Bobby and the cc. He seemed so clueless on ITT like he wasn’t aware of what the concept was for the week even though it was his emotional story about his own mum apparently. He made reference to Diane representing “woman”. All seemed very odd. I didn’t like the singer either I couldn’t make out most of the lyrics which had been bigged up as being so profound and meaningful to Bobby. He’ll be safe and through to next week anyway I’m sure.
I loved Ellie and Annabel - seriously wishing for both to be in the final. Both have had a “journey” and both seem like genuine and lovely people.
Angela I’m still not clicking with her as a person sorry. Her dance wasn’t her best either (seems her Irish dancing is ingrained in her muscle memory so comes out - I don’t know much about dancing but isn’t that the case re weight being back and stiff leg etc as totally different technique). Has she does CC yet I can’t remember? Maybe Carlos will have to learn some Irish dancing! I think she should be out this week though. I felt bit bad for her though just before the open vote bit when scores being done she obvioautl knew bottom and Gio pulled her in for quick peck on cheek as she must have been looking upset.
Layton … ah Layton. I’m surprised actually. He’s not does as brilliantly as I expected in this. No stream of 40s and for me no stand out dances. I think, as others have said, it’s because he’s always always Layton. Every dance has a samey feel as he (Nikita?) have tried to laytonise strictly rather than strictlify Layton (I’d like to give credit to the PP who used this phrase but can’t remember who it was - it was very accurate and clearly stuck with me so hope they don’t mind me repeating!). I think he’d have to on much more favour with audiences if he’s done a “traditional” version of at least a couple of the dances without throwing highlights in. Having said that he’s a much nicer calmer person that I’d fiest imagined he would be. He was clearly bit upset prior to end of show also. Will be interesting to see how he reacts if he is indeed in DO.
Nigel was good but I couldn’t focus for trying figure out Kaytas bum and her outfit 🤣 It was very distracting. he just doesn’t seem to have been as good as I expected him. It was funny Tess (I think) said he was a start of stage and would he make it to musicals week. They aren’t hiding it. If him and Layton both make it that’s two of the 5 on ho have been in actual musicals performing on musicals week!!
Overall I’d like to see Angela, Nigel or Bobby go before the finals. I do wonder if we’ll get a surprise tonight and find someone like Ellie in the DO purely due to lack of votes as people think she is “safe”. I voted Annabel as love her but wish I’d given a vote to Ellie now too as she deserves to stay. Fans will vote for Layton as lower on board so risk of DO. Angela and Nigel y seem to have good fan bases from prior weeks not being in DO even if bottom two. Bobby will get extra cc boost this week. Am looking forward to seeing tonight!