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SCD '23 #17: Semi finals — double the dances, triple the scores, quadruple the 10 paddles? (NO SPOILERS)

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PolkadotsAndMoonbeams · 09/12/2023 19:58

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TitsInAbsentia · 09/12/2023 21:11

I wonder if Ellie can sing as I think she's probably be good for musicals, they do help raise the profile especially after strictly.

Inkanta · 09/12/2023 21:12

Yes Dianne doesn't usually scream. Wonder what got into her. I'm rooting for her and Bobby to win - loved both dances.

ThriceInALifetime · 09/12/2023 21:13

I ended up giving Annabel 3 votes as I was so annoyed at the judges saying how lovely her Viennese Waltz was then 3 of them giving her 8s. Undermarked, as the professionals were shouting!

KCandtheSunlightBand · 09/12/2023 21:15

Don’t get the love for Layton,he us a professional dancer. As an ex dancer myself, although never ballroom or Latin, I can tell you that the advantage dance trained competitors have is enormous. I went to Argentine Tango classes, and after 3 weeks was offered the chance to go to competition training, I was 55, overweight and hadn’t taken a dance class for 10 years, but the training never leaves you.
Also, the strength in a male body, for something like Charleston acrobatics again gives massive advantage.
Ellie and Bobby, and to a slightly lesser degree Annabelle have made incredible progress.

Anisette · 09/12/2023 21:15

FitYeDaeinYeMadRadge · 09/12/2023 21:05

I wonder if the Corrie execs are kicking themselves to see how much people love her

I doubt it. Strictly "love" is very transitory.

BogRollBOGOF · 09/12/2023 21:16

Voted Ellie, Bobby and Annabel.
First time I've voted for Bobby. He's had a strong last couple of weeks and I think could be more entertaining in the final than Annabel which is a shift of position for me. Annabel has been marked quite harshly compared to her critique and others'.
I want to see Ellie through and win most likely

Layton's been scored generously throughout anyway. He's grown on me a bit, but he's relied too much on extraordinary talent, professional experience and not enough development on the ballroom/ latin techniques.

Samcro · 09/12/2023 21:18

1 for Leyton and 2 for Annabelle
never voted for an obvious ringer before, but changed my mind when it comes to Leyton.

pinkteddy · 09/12/2023 21:18

Voted for Ellie, Layton and Bobby. I thought Annabel was just not good enough tonight. Shame as I’ve loved her.

Anisette · 09/12/2023 21:18

I wonder what the judges would do if the dance-off ended up being Layton v Ellie?

cordelia16 · 09/12/2023 21:19

Inkanta · 09/12/2023 21:12

Yes Dianne doesn't usually scream. Wonder what got into her. I'm rooting for her and Bobby to win - loved both dances.

Dianne has always been a shrieker, especially on the results show when she and her partner go through.

EsmaCannonball · 09/12/2023 21:20

Glad to hear Ellie isn't a fluffer.

Come on, Motsi. If you're going to change the lyrics of the song it should be:
Hey, Vito!
How's about it? How's your father?
Hey, Vito!
Sideways? Backwards, if you rather?

Wasn't it good to see a cha cha that you would actually watch again? Ellie is so good at capturing the flavour of the ballroom and latin dances, it's a shame we got that godawful Couple's Choice instead of a tango or a waltz.

Howled at Bobby dragging Dianne across the floor and then realising that the pleather was sticking and so he was going to have to give her an extra little tug every few steps. Loved his 'serious acting' face, which made it look like that forest they were in was located next door to a Thames Water sewage treatment plant and his cape was actually an industrial-strength bin-liner he was using to waft the smell away.

I'm not sure the judges' comments will help endear Layton to the public. I just kept thinking, 'Yes, but he's a professional.' It would be a bit like Annabel entering the Tring Tennis Club Amateur Ladies' Championship. Nikita, however, still looked attractive, even when dressed like Bernard Manning.

Gave six votes to Annabel but think she is doomed. I reckon she is second favourite with the public but, realistically, she is going to have to come first in the public vote to avoid the dance-off. I actually preferred that hot mess rollercoaster brink-of-disaster salsa to the Viennese Waltz. I love that slight uptightness to her dancing, like she's the wronged Cotswolds wife in a 1980's ITV Jilly Cooper adaptation and she's getting revenge on her horsey cad husband by faking a romance with a cruise ship dancer whom only she knows is gay. I love it.

Angrycat2768 · 09/12/2023 21:20

cordelia16 · 09/12/2023 21:19

Dianne has always been a shrieker, especially on the results show when she and her partner go through.

Yes her overexcited screeching is always what puts me off her!

Wheresthebeach · 09/12/2023 21:20

Does anyone know how the dance off works? Do the couples get to choose which dance they do?

PolkadotsAndMoonbeams · 09/12/2023 21:22

Anisette · 09/12/2023 21:18

I wonder what the judges would do if the dance-off ended up being Layton v Ellie?

Hope one of them falls over or goes wrong I expect!

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SequinsandStiIettos · 09/12/2023 21:22

They pick ahead, sometimes to their peril
See Jake Wood, Anita Rani

MidgeFragnets · 09/12/2023 21:22

Angrycat2768 · 09/12/2023 21:00

Are Ellie and Vito shagging or is it all showmance?

I'm really getting those sorts of vibes. Don't think it's shagging, but I think they are in love (cringe). Can't put it any other way. Just get the impression they are very comfortable with each other and know each other very well as you would when you've really connected with someone, but they are trying to hide it for the cameras.

We will probably find out they actually hate each other when it's finished 😂

I voted 1xBobby as he was undermarked and 2x Ellie as she is a worthy finalist. Layton didn't need votes.

Angrycat2768 · 09/12/2023 21:23

Anisette · 09/12/2023 21:18

I wonder what the judges would do if the dance-off ended up being Layton v Ellie?

Probably still put Layton through, but that would just not be right. Annabel just was not of the same standard as the other 3 tonight.
I voted for Layton and Ellie twice because I liked their dances the most

Maireas · 09/12/2023 21:23

ThriceInALifetime · 09/12/2023 21:13

I ended up giving Annabel 3 votes as I was so annoyed at the judges saying how lovely her Viennese Waltz was then 3 of them giving her 8s. Undermarked, as the professionals were shouting!

I thought she was undermarked.

Angrycat2768 · 09/12/2023 21:24

MidgeFragnets · 09/12/2023 21:22

I'm really getting those sorts of vibes. Don't think it's shagging, but I think they are in love (cringe). Can't put it any other way. Just get the impression they are very comfortable with each other and know each other very well as you would when you've really connected with someone, but they are trying to hide it for the cameras.

We will probably find out they actually hate each other when it's finished 😂

I voted 1xBobby as he was undermarked and 2x Ellie as she is a worthy finalist. Layton didn't need votes.

She said 'aww babe!' right on camera when he was crying, so they arent trying that hard!

xsquared · 09/12/2023 21:26

Anisette · 09/12/2023 21:18

I wonder what the judges would do if the dance-off ended up being Layton v Ellie?

As he has been called Dance Royalty and the Best Dancer they've ever had on Strictly, and with him being top of the leaderboard, they cant really justify not choosing him over Ellie.

It's not happening though.

SequinsandStiIettos · 09/12/2023 21:27

Nah
Showmance (see AJ/Kai)
Along with the goofy Italian "me no speak Inglese" schtick Vito's got going on (see Vincent Simone)

PolkadotsAndMoonbeams · 09/12/2023 21:27

SequinsandStiIettos · 09/12/2023 21:22

They pick ahead, sometimes to their peril
See Jake Wood, Anita Rani

Austin Healey...

(Still not really over that.)

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Storynanny1 · 09/12/2023 21:28

Samcro · 09/12/2023 21:18

1 for Leyton and 2 for Annabelle
never voted for an obvious ringer before, but changed my mind when it comes to Leyton.

I’ve changed my mind as well! At the beginning I was like everyone else, huffing and puffing ( but not fluffing) about how unfair it was et etc. But I’ve enjoyed watching them dance together and don’t care about his training - I’m sure he’s brought in the viewers even if they hadn’t all voted for him
I don’t mind who actually wins, I’ve really enjoyed this series. Mind you I like every series. I’ve watched from series 1 and still look forward to it every Autumn.

dollybird · 09/12/2023 21:32

ThriceInALifetime · 09/12/2023 21:13

I ended up giving Annabel 3 votes as I was so annoyed at the judges saying how lovely her Viennese Waltz was then 3 of them giving her 8s. Undermarked, as the professionals were shouting!

I gave her two votes and Ellie one. It felt like they were all being nice to Annabel in a 'we won't say anything mean as it's your last week ' kind of way. DH gave Annabel all three votes.

ThriceInALifetime · 09/12/2023 21:35

dollybird · 09/12/2023 21:32

I gave her two votes and Ellie one. It felt like they were all being nice to Annabel in a 'we won't say anything mean as it's your last week ' kind of way. DH gave Annabel all three votes.

I would have given a vote to Ellie as well but was so hacked off! I think Ellie is safe anyway.

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