SCD 2024 #12 It’s Blackpool Baby! NO SPOILERS

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New thread and we’re mid-way through Blackpool Night.

Video thread: https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/telly_addicts/5172178-scd-2024-the-one-with-all-the-videos?reply=139506952

Spoiler thread: https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/telly_addicts/5154780-the-strictly-come-dancing-spoilers-thread-2024

Vito annoys me and I havent much liked his legs akimbo choreo for Sarah.

I've never seen Miranda, and don't know Sarah from anything else but I thought that's where and why she's so popular.

She has really lucked out with Vito as he is popular on his own, I think.

I also wish she wasn't lifted so much in her dances so that we can see her dance, you know, with her feet!

It’s probably common knowledge, but I hadn’t realised that Sarah is a ringer, too.

According to Hello she trained in dance from age 3 until she went to musical theatre college at 16. She was in Cats and Grease.

Might we get three ringers and Chris in the final?

I really hope so!😀The rest aren't good enough.
Anyway, JB won't be in the final. It will be Pete.

Claudia asked her about the reaction from the public in Blackpool.

Same here! That gabbling, over-excited chat is infuriating.
It was amusing in the last series, the first couple of times he did it with Ellie.

It's no longer amusing.

I confess that I'm sick of seeing Sarah's knickers, too. Although she's clearly a very good dancer.

I'd forgotten about Celebrity Master Chef.
I tend to think Vito just genuinely IS a loveable Labrador puppy but I do agree it can't be doing the rehabilitation of the show's image any harm.

My 20 somethings know lots of 80s music from the likes of Shrek, and obviously Mamma Mia, amongst other things! I'm often astounded by how much 80s music they are familiar with!

Surely the judges will kick out Pete when they can, unless he never gets to the dance-off. We can but pray

I love Vito! He's like an eager, over-excited puppy!

I love eager over excited puppies but I don’t find it attractive behaviour in grown men!

I love him too. I don't think it is an act at all but he genuinely is a nice guy who acts like a big bouncy puppy.

Having watched Vito on Masterchef it certainly seems like this is his natural disposition! I’ve voted for Sarah and Vito before (although not this time - I used all 3 votes for Montell and JoJo as thought they were in danger), but it’s all because of Vito. Sarah annoys me

I don't think Vito is putting on an act at all. That wasn't why he annoys me. He may genuinely be a nice guy but still annoying.

I have to say I don't care if the pros are nice or not, as long as not abusive. Katya is my favourite pro and I suspect she is not very "nice."

I even remember Katya being caught on camera saying "That was shite" when the dance finished.

Please tell me this is still online somewhere @xsquared 😄😄

Sarah's the only one my 11yo knows and that's because of Horrible Histories.

They didn't put any other cbeebies or CBBC personality in like they usually do.

So she might be getting the tween vote.

It'll be Shirley's choice....I bet she's throwing him a few thousand votes.

I adore Vito.

I really liked Harry on MasterChef and thought he'd be just right for Strictly. Glad he's doing the Christmas Special and hope it means he could sign up for the main show.

Jamie seems so lovely. Hope he gets to the final. I want Sarah, Chris and Jamie in the final, and then either JB or Montell. Think JB just has the edge for me. However, I think the final will be Sarah, Chris, Jamie and Tasha.

Yes, that's why Sarah's popular in our house. We all love Horrible Histories.

I think you would probably have to watch the episode itself which is online if you pay. It was aired on 16th October 2021, and on the same weekend that Katya and Adam did their Argentine Tango.

I love Vito too! He was a lot less excitable on Masterchef, and really comes across as passionate at what he does and about his food of course!
Still, I'm not that keen on Sarah as a celeb, even though there's no denying that she's a talented dancer. Probably just me, but there seems to be a hint of desperation at trying to be witty and funny.

It's a shame that Montell isn't getting the public vote, even though she is technically better than Pete and Jamie most of the time. I hope her fellow gladiator Harry will do well in the Christmas special because he was lovely on Masterchef, same series as Vito, too.

I have soft spot for Jamie, as he and Michelle are very funny together, if you look at their stories on Instagram. Realistically, he probably won't make the final as Tasha, Sarah and Chris are pretty much guaranteed, but who knows?

Just caught up with the threads. Haven't finished watching Saturday's show, as we were away for the weekend.

I have no favourite this year, which is unusual for me, and I'm starting to feel not bothered about watching because of that. I think Chris will win, and will be pleased for him, as what he is doing is amazing. But some of his dances have not been great. Rose wowed me a lot more with what she was able to do despite being deaf, as she became a fabulous dancer. Her tango and CC are two of my favourite Strictly dances.

I'm glad no-one has got a 40 yet. None of the dances so far have deserved one.

I'm looking forward to seeing the pro AT dance from Sunday.

I actually think it’s refreshing when people speak the truth so if Katya did say that then good on her.

It's one of those blink and you'll miss moments. I remember it was discussed on here actually, someone posted "Ooh, what did Katya just say?"

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/telly_addicts/4376069-Strictly-21-7-Two-couples-down-this-week-and-we-havent-even-had-a-dance-off-yet?page=6

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