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

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So really Anton didn't get a vote

Agree

Amanda and Nigel both withdrew.

They would have had 4 but Amanda pulled out so they were down a couple, even before Nigel had to leave.

That was fair and I think she was due to go now. She definitely got lots out of it :)

Annabell just seems so nice !

The women have to dance in heels which is more difficult than for a man.

I love Jojo but that was the right decision.

Aw Annabel, lovely speech.

Can someone post who the judges voted for? I’m out and can’t watch!

Annabel & Johannes are so sweet. <3

Aw Johannes...teary. Sweet.

Johannes contouring is on point tonight

And backwards

They don't have to dance in heels but they don't go far unless they have feet pain.

Craig for Annabel. The others for Bobby.

🥲

Craig Annabel, everyone else Bobby

Ellie is the only survivor of the original four celebs I wanted to make the final. I really like her and have wanted her to win for weeks. However, we have a final comprised entirely of the kind of young actor/singer/presenter types who usually make the final, and it's a bit dull and predictable. I think the producers need to find a way of giving atypical contestants more of a fighting chance of making it through to the final stages of the competition. Older people, sportspeople, non-performers.

To me, this series started off really well but the loss of both Amanda and Nigel took off a lot of the edge.

There is that, of course. Both made the semis and got the £ bonus.
I think Nigel and Amanda would have given both a run for their money.
Annabel's speech was gracious and lovely.

I can't stand all the gushing.

Annabel and Jojo's friendship is truly beautiful to witness. Makes me cry.

Thing is, Annabel has gained sooo much in herself, with being on this.. so winning wasnt really necessarily what she needed.
I know Bobby wont win, but just so pleased hes got so far!

@EsmaCannonball I give you Bill Bailey

@GrouchyKiwi and @AnneShirleysNewDress cheers. I don't know why they can't just skip elimination for those weeks as they did for Nigel's week. Sorry to see Annabel go, she's been fantastic.