SCD '24 #4: The first live show, all 2.5 hours of it! (SPOILER FREE)

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Bums numb yet folks? I'm enjoying it though.

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Spoiler thread if you like to indulge.

That was a heavy nudge to get the son to smile

Horrible

Didn't like the theme or the faffing about.

Again, not keen but seen worse sambas in later weeks.

They're obviously having a ball, and seem like a good team.

I think I'm most impressed by Montell so far as I'm pretty sure she has no dance background at all.

He seems to be really enjoying himself, I hope he gets to stay a few weeks

Is that Jason Lee?

Montell was fab

I think there are a few who will loosen up as the weeks go on (if they get the chance). I think stiffness in not unexpected when they've not danced before.

Ok that scoring was batshit

My favourite three tonight were Montell, Sarah and Sam.

Agree that Toyah looks likely to be first boot, which is a shame for Neil.

as a classical/opera trained singer, i don't think a lot of people realise you CANT sing that stuff if you dont have rhythm, musicality and an understanding of timing.

They literally teach you to sing 'in front' of the music, if you're 'on' the beat you're behind. Of course Wynn will have that kind of musicality/understanding for his dancing.

Toyah was always annoying in the 70s and 80s !
Although ' it's a mystery ' isn't a bad tune

I liked Jeanette's green jumpsuit

Montell, JB and Sarah for me. If voting were enabled.

Felt sorry for Toyah, 5 points off the pace. And public unlikely to save her.

7 pm start is much better than 6 15 pm

Yes it's a lot to make up, and I think she's simply not a very good dancer, partly due to mobility issues.

She'll have a Latin dance to do in the dance-off next week, and Neal could stick to something foolproof that she can remember. She could beat Paul in a dance-off I think if she remembers the routine, but if he has enough Arsenal/"lol they danced to Vindaloo!" votes to get him through the first round, then I think she's toast.

Really enjoyed the show. Feel so sorry for whoever gets voted off first.

I think that 'teaching Vito to make a cup of tea' sketch would have landed a lot better had he not just romped to victory on MasterChef.

I was a teensy bit bored and then Shayne and his Cuban heels rocked up, looking like a bus mechanic who lived for Friday nights at the Burnley Locarno, circa 1979, picking up a bird and treating her to chips and curry sauce in the taxi queue home.

Pete is the anti-Hamza. No natural charm.

That tango looked like Neil was being savaged by a possessed mop. How can you be partnered with Toyah and still be boring?

Look, Aljaz was always one of my favourites but I'm just more interested in discovering what Kai can do with a celeb. It feels odd having Aljaz back when Kai and Carlos are standing there looking all redundant.

And Lauren. Jamie has obviously regressed since the Christmas Special and that dance was all Michelle whirling about while her celeb did nothing. Stick her in a catsuit and it could have been Ola Jordan doing a rumba with a particularly challenging duffer.

The producers need to tell Motsi that the average viewer is probably more interested in hearing what Craig has to say than in her shutting him down.

As a lot of us suspected, Vindaloo may have bought Paul a few extra weeks rather than scuppering him.

The anti-Hamza 🤣 spot on

Hi all, I started late but I think I only missed the opening and Nick's dance, was he first?

The most annoying person tonight was Motsi - yes Craig is harsh but knows his stuff, let him speak! She's really getting on my nerves with her constant interrupting.

I liked JB, Punam, Tasha the most for different reasons (grace, enthusiasm, technique).
Chris did great, and Dianne did an amazing job.
Mojo was good but the open mouth gurning was offputting.
Jowita is a Gothic Goddess, captivating.
Tom has potential and Nadiya looked stunning, hard luck Kai!
Katya worked her usual magic to turn a duffer into something worth watching. She's so fricking talented.

Think it's going to be a good series!

Checking in. Liking Shayne, and Wynne and Montell.

Shayne was much lower down the leader board than I think people expected. Wynne won the battle of the sambas!