New season of "Strictly Come Dancing" - hurrah!

[spanglechick]

How angry were the judges? I thought Len was going to strop off!

i was saying to monkeygrinder - there's no reason for the public to vote for gabby or penny. They both have fairly unpopular partners (if you read the fansites) too.

but i can't pretend i wasn't shocked.

 

[Melinda]

Yeah Gabby's partner was a total cock last year, he bullied that woman from Dead ringers, deeply unpleasant.

Why dont people like Ian though? I loved him with Zoe Ball and Denise Lewis!

 

[felixthecat]

it was a shit result - i'm still in shock. However, its ALWAYS a popularity contest until the later rounds. Gabby doesn't come over that well - her innate competetiveness isn't going to be appealing to yer average bod.

Kate should have gone - she has to have this years 'Truly Awful' award.

ETA - Kenny reminds me a bit of Peter Schmeichel, but without the personality, poor lad

 

[Melinda]

They are a just a couple! Must be some dull arse conversations over breakfast!

 

[spanglechick]

Yeah Gabby's partner was a total cock last year, he bullied that woman from Dead ringers, deeply unpleasant.

Why dont people like Ian though? I loved him with Zoe Ball and Denise Lewis!

Popular word to describe him is "smug".

Dunno, he just seems a bit bland to me. And he has horrible hair.

 

[Melinda]

His hair does have a certain 'Andy Crane- cast iron hair-do' quality to it!

I like a bit of swaggery/ smug on a male dancer! The American version Dancing with the Stars has loads more arrogant tits on it. As much as I love Aleisha and Kelly, I think Im enjoying the American series more.

Maksim Chmerkovsky (dancing with Mel B) is bite- your- own- hand- off- sexy and as a dancer is so much more in your face than even Brendan. He doesnt put up with any of her bullshit tantrums either.

 

[felixthecat]

His hair does have a certain 'Andy Crane- cast iron hair-do' quality to it!

I like a bit of swaggery/ smug on a male dancer! The American version Dancing with the Stars has loads more arrogant tits on it. As much as I love Aleisha and Kelly, I think Im enjoying the American series more.

Maksim Chmerkovsky (dancing with Mel B) is bite- your- own- hand- off- sexy and as a dancer is so much more in your face than even Brendan. He doesnt put up with any of her bullshit tantrums either.

Brendan gets on my tits. He's an arrogant, up-his-own arse wee gobshite and he seriously rubs me up the wrong way .

He needs a partner who can stand up to his crap and that ain't Kelly Brook.

 

[spanglechick]

Brendan gets on my tits. He's an arrogant, up-his-own arse wee gobshite and he seriously rubs me up the wrong way .

He needs a partner who can stand up to his crap and that ain't Kelly Brook.

but he's soooo intimidated by kelly brook he's being all nice and puppy-like.

 

[felixthecat]

but he's soooo intimidated by kelly brook he's being all nice and puppy-like.

i reckon he's more intimidated by the oh-so-gorgeous baldie that is Billy Zane.

 

[trashpony]

Can anyone explain how the voting works? Don't you vote for the people you think are best? Could Kate Clodhopper win if the public vote for her?

 

[felixthecat]

Can anyone explain how the voting works? Don't you vote for the people you think are best? Could Kate Clodhopper win if the public vote for her?

Well, thats what you are supposed to do. But people vote for those who they like best, as simple as that.

 

[Melinda]

but he's soooo intimidated by kelly brook he's being all nice and puppy-like.

Yes! He has been less obnoxious this season.

That said, Kelly has said that she and Brendan had a rather agressive row in the training room, she ran out into the street shouting for him to leave her alone and he followed her into the street, also yelling.

Problem was paparazzi were hanging about in the street too! I think she told that story on It Takes Two.

 

[trashpony]

Well, thats what you are supposed to do. But people vote for those who they like best, as simple as that.

I don't watch GMTV so don't know who she is but is she particularly lovely or something? John Barnes I can see people voting for because he's just so cuddly schmooshy. But I don't get her appeal

 

[spanglechick]

no - but she could, in theory, come second.

on the saturday show, the dancers get a certain number of points, based on where they ranked that week with the judges. If there are, say 11 couples, then the best couple gets 11 points, the second best 10 points, and so on.

then there are another 11 points available for the couple who get the biggest phone vote, 10 points for the couple with the second biggest phone vote, and so on.

The two couples with the lowest combined points (from their judges rankings and the phone vote rankings) have to do the dance off, and then the judges get the final say in who leaves.

in the event of a tie in points at the combining stage, the couple with the higher viewer vote are ranked higher.

You never find out the overall rankings for the couples who aren't in the last two - although obviously, you know the judge's rankings for them.

 

[spanglechick]

I don't watch GMTV so don't know who she is but is she particularly lovely or something? John Barnes I can see people voting for because he's just so cuddly schmooshy. But I don't get her appeal

she is lovely - she's a mate of my sister.

but there's also a strong history of supporting the underdog on strictly.

 

[spanglechick]

Well, thats what you are supposed to do. But people vote for those who they like best, as simple as that.

ime/o the voting gets more serious and less about popularity in the last few programmes.

 

[trashpony]

she is lovely - she's a mate of my sister.

but there's also a strong history of supporting the underdog on strictly.

Ahh I see

Curses. I'm getting drawn in. I will be like my friend, telling the foal that In the Night Garden isn't on and it's dancing instead (we join in the dancing though and he quite likes it)

 

[spanglechick]

strictly is fabulous, fabulous viewing. give in, sweetheart.

 

[trashpony]

strictly is fabulous, fabulous viewing. give in, sweetheart.

I'm going to have to get cocktails though. You can't watch ballroom dancing without cocktails

 

[spanglechick]

I'm going to have to get cocktails though. You can't watch ballroom dancing without cocktails

and why does that require a rolleyes?

cocktails are the perfect start to a saturday night...

 

[trashpony]

and why does that require a rolleyes?

cocktails are the perfect start to a saturday night...

Slippery slope innit? You have cocktails, you're going out. Me, I'll be having cocktails, putting on my spangly dress and getting baby sick all down me

 

[ramjamclub]

Great program

I have to admit to being a fan of SCD. It's a great program that gives you some glamour and gosh every week.
Surprised about this weeks voting.
Dominic is not as bad as he is portrayed, he can move!
Kelly must be a cert for the final.
Penny seems to get the votes of the jury because of her famous husband.
she is ungainly and lumpy in her performances.
Matt was a pleasant surprise. He will go far.
Brendan doing 3 lifts is just a wind up.

 

[strung out]

craig revel horwood came into my shop last week. he bought some blankets and stuff.

 

[ramjamclub]

craig revel horwood came into my shop last week. he bought some blankets and stuff.

How did you judge him

 

[strung out]

he seemed a bit up his own arse but was friendly enough. had a conversation about whether i used to be in scouts.

 

[zoooo]

Aww.
You've pulled!

 

[spanglechick]

Slippery slope innit? You have cocktails, you're going out. Me, I'll be having cocktails, putting on my spangly dress and getting baby sick all down me

better than staying in your day clothes, drinking tea and getting baby sick down you!

 

[secretsquirrel]

I bet Gabby threw the most God Almighty strop after she got voted out. Jesus, I'd have liked to have been a fly on the wall in the Logan household when they got back

Thank fuck for once Letitia wasn't doing her Posh Spice pout at the camera every fucking minute. It's like watching some unholy crossbreed of Babs Windsor and a Moomin with a trout pout stuck on the front. She's much more likeable when she just smiles although she's a bit of a galleon in full sail - especially in the purple creation!

I'm pretty sure everyone's voting for Anton just to give him the chance to actually get a few rounds in (btw he danced with Jan Ravens last year, arrogant twat danced with that bint off of Casualty who truly was awful). Did you see Anton's leap during their Paso Doble show dance? Blimey! I *heart* the Paso Doble - can't wait to see Alesha and Kelly let rip with it (I hope they get to do it and not the fucking foxtrot!)

 

[zoooo]

Anton makes me feel funny in my tummy.
I don't care why people are voting them in, I just hope they carry on!

 

[Melinda]

Letitia Dean's hair extensions are bugging me.