The final leaderboards are here, and for those who reprised a dance in the final, I have only included their highest score (but if their other score would still have made the table, then I've noted it as well).
American Smooth:
1. Kellie & Kevin - 39
2. Georgia & Giovanni - 38
3. Katie & Anton - 35
10 celebs performed this dance, the omissions being: Iwan, Anthony, Ainsley, Jamelia and Helen.
Argentine Tango:
1. Jay & Aliona - 34
2. Katie & Anton - 32
3. Anita & Gleb - 31
Only these 3 couples performed this dance.
Cha Cha Cha:
1. Georgia & Giovanni - 33
2. Peter & Janette - 30
3. Helen & Aljaz - 29
Only 2 celebs didn't do the Cha Cha Cha, and those are: Anthony and Kirsty.
Charleston:
1. Georgia & Giovanni - 40 (final dance)
2. Kellie & Kevin - 39 (final dance) [plus Georgia's original Charleston]
3. Peter & Janette - 38
Only 4 celebs didn't do this dance - Iwan, Anthony, Ainsley and Carol.
Foxtrot:
1. Georgia & Giovanni - 36
2. Katie & Anton - 35
=3. Helen & Aljaz, Kellie & Kevin, Anita & Gleb - 32
6 celebs missed out on this dance: Iwan, Anthony, Daniel, Ainsley, Kirsty and Jeremy.
Jive:
1. Jay & Aliona - 37
2. Kellie & Kevin - 35
3. Anita & Gleb - 34
5 celebs missed this dance: Iwan, Daniel, Kirsty, Carol and Helen.
Paso Doble:
1. Jay & Aliona - 39 (final dance)
2. Anita & Gleb - 37
3. Helen & Aljaz - 34
5 celebs missed this dance: Iwan, Daniel, Ainsley, Jeremy and Jamelia.
Quickstep:
1. Kellie & Kevin - 37
2. Jay & Aliona - 36 (final dance)
3. Helen & Aljaz - 35
5 celebs missed this one: Iwan, Anthony, Daniel, Ainsley and Kirsty.
Rumba:
1. Jay & Aliona - 39
2. Georgia & Giovanni - 36 (final dance)
3. Kellie & Kevin - 34
Only half of the celebs did this dance, missing out were Iwan, Anthony, Daniel, Ainsley, Kirsty, Jeremy and Jamelia.
Salsa:
1. Jay & Aliona - 36
2. Kellie & Kevin - 34
=3. Helen & Aljaz, Anita & Gleb - 32
5 celebs missed this one: Iwan, Anthony, Daniel, Carol and Peter.
Samba:
1. Georgia & Giovanni - 35
2. Helen & Aljaz - 34
3. Kellie & Kevin - 33
Only 5 celebs did this dance (none of the males did), with Anita and Jamelia missing out on top 3.
Tango:
1. Kellie & Kevin - 40 (final dance)
2. Jay & Aliona - 38
3. Georgia & Giovanni - 35
5 celebs missed this one: Anthony, Daniel, Kirsty, Carol and Jamelia.
Viennese Waltz:
1. Helen & Aljaz - 39
2. Georgia & Giovanni - 38
3. Kellie & Kevin - 36
6 celebs missed this dance: Iwan, Anthony, Daniel, Ainsley, Jeremy and Anita.
Waltz:
1. Kellie & Kevin - 32
=2. Jay & Aliona, Katie & Anton - 31
3 celebs missed this dance: Iwan, Carol and Peter.
So for the last time, let's look at consistency (top 7 only):
Kellie: 11/14 top 3s (she didn't do AT so only ones missing aside from that are Cha Cha Cha - which was done early on, and Paso Doble where she had the Harry Potter theme)
Georgia - 8/14 top 3s
Jay - 8/14 top 3s
Helen - 7/14 top 3s
Anita - 5/14 top 3s
Katie - 4/14 top 3s
Peter - 2/14 top 3s
Monday 21 December 2015
Sunday 20 December 2015
Strictly Come Dancing 2015: The Final!
Decided to do this in one long post rather than separate ones. And because I'm making sure that I get it all up now (as I never managed it last year), it's just going to be a more basic post at the moment, which I will probably edit and update in the future (initial post will be up 20/12/2015, who knows when the update will be).
Style Stakes: Tess wins for show 1 (you could see Claudia wasn't wearing a bra in her dress), whilst Claud takes it for show 2 (that white suit was not flattering Tessy at all).
Katie & Anton:
Judges' Pick (Quickstep)
- Started off with her prop hat being disobedient (don't have a go judges, she styled it out really well like she did with her Foxtrot), actual dance was going well, synch was great. Then it all went wrong about 2/3 in when she lost balance and Anton was having to drag her into position. Couldn't recover from there sadly. Marks spot on this time.
Showdance ('O Fortuna')
- Loved how Katie was styled (but then she's always looked glamorous and awesome, all through this series). Think Anton missed a trick with the choreography, he made it a bit too Paso-style which Katie didn't do so great on back in Halloween week (she did make a good Christine though); he would've been better off going a more Tango-style route - and would have been good for those of us who wanted to see their Lady-Gaga-but-orchestra-style routine in the final. Death drop was great, even though Anton nearly dropped her! As much as I loved Katie, on these first 2 showings, she and Anton had to go after that. (I wouldn't say what my marks were, showdances to me are subjective so I don't think they can really be 'marked' objectively)
KATIE & ANTON WERE ELIMINATED IN 4TH PLACE.
Georgia & Giovanni:
Judges' Pick (Rumba):
- So much better than last time, even though the cringe beginning with Georgia on her own rubbing herself was still there. Giovanni did a fantastic job with the additional choreography, and although she could have done with a bit more hip action for me, I think the dress (although absolutely stunning on Georgia, I forget she's only a year older than me) didn't help much. Straight drop was done well like last time. I'd say marks were about right here (I'dve probably gone one or two less).
Showdance ('Fix You')
- Nice gimmick with the blindfold at the beginning (it's something I've thought of and used myself when competing in Strictly-based games on the DS forums), but considering the song choice, was it a little offensive? (Not really my opinion but I was watching the show with my mom and she brought that up. Thinking about it, I can kind of see her point, even though I don't necessarily agree). Good song choice though and the Viennese Waltz section was exquisite. I'm surprised this didn't score more actually, I thought this was going to be a 40.
Couples' Pick (Charleston):
- Fan-flipping-tastic! Performed just as well as last time, previously she wasn't in synch with Gio during the hat-spinning section at the end but it looks as though she's corrected that. Lifts and tricks done as brilliantly as before. Well deserved 40 imo (and I'm not a fan of theirs).
GEORGIA & GIOVANNI WERE RUNNERS-UP.
Kellie & Kevin:
Judges' Pick (Tango):
- Bit of an odd choice judges? I'dve gone with their Foxtrot or Waltz personally, as this just had a few too non-Tango elements for me (basically the beginning before they get into hold). When they did get into hold it was amazing from there. Kevin singing along with the 'oh no!' bit actually worked with this dance, and I did find it funny that this was the bit used on the recaps. That being said, not sure this was worth 40.
Showdance ('Ding Dong Daddy.....' - yep, can't remember what the rest of it was and a bit too long to write):
- WOW! Even though this was a bit of a cop-out given that they were doing their Charleston as well; that doesn't change the fact that this was an epic Showdance. Lifts and tricks were superb, synch was great. Kevin has done 3 completely different Showdances now, and I'd put this way clear of the ones for Susanna and Frankie. I wanted to give a standing ovation at the end, but it would have disturbed my dog and cause him to bark his head off. Agreed with the 40 on this one.
Couples' Pick (Charleston):
- I'm glad they picked this, as I loved it when I saw it back in week 3 (or was it 4? I'm sure this was the same week as Georgia's Rumba which I believe was week 3.....). Just wish they'd put in a bit more content that had them together, as even though we know that Kellie is fab at the side-by-side stuff, that's not all we want to see. Synch was awesome as always though.
KELLIE & KEVIN WERE RUNNERS-UP.
Jay & Aliona:
Judges' Pick (Quickstep):
- Still hate the song, but still loved the dance. Not sure where the judges saw the stumbles, as I thought Jay's synch with Aliona was great (I deliberately watched the feet here), and his hold seemed strong as well. Thought this may have been a bit undermarked.
Showdance ('I Can't Feel My Face'):
- Ironic song choice of the year (if only this was given to Daniel O'Donnell then it would have been perfection), as much as I love Jay, facial expressions aren't his strongest point. Aliona took a risk in going for a more understated montage of a Showdance, and although Jay did brilliantly with it, I don't think it quite worked for me. Going the cool and collected route was the right idea, but I think they needed a better song choice (just look at his Salsa, Charleston, and THAT JIVE and compare them to this); now I'm by no means a fan of Tom Chambers, but his Showdance should have provided a reference point for Aliona here.
Couples' Pick (Paso Doble):
- Not much I can say about this really. Jay looked a lot stronger in his posture and his timing was better, but I can't help imagining Mark Ramprakash dancing this and thinking it would have 'looked' better - he has the curse of Ashley Taylor Dawson in that he just doesn't look that masculine in dances like the Tango, Argentine Tango and Paso Doble, even though he's doing everything right. It's just an aesthetic thing for me, so scores were more than likely correct here.
JAY & ALIONA WERE NAMED CHAMPIONS.
^ I was happy that Jay won, if it was on an overall standing. However I did feel that Kellie had completely stomped on everyone in this final and I did want Kevin to get his '3rd time lucky' moment as he's done some exceptional choreography this series, even with the more odd song choices. Did think it was a bit unprofessional how the rest of the pros and celebs clearly wanted Kellie to win, but I'm still happy for Jay and that Aliona is the first professional to win twice (I was scared that it would be Artem).
Well that's me done for another series. I hope anyone who has read the blog has enjoyed it, even with my time being taken up with work which delayed quite a few posts! I've just got the final Dance League Table to upload and then that's series 13 finished.
I'm hoping to be back next year, and if I manage to find a job where there isn't so much travel time (and that is really the main reason for the delays) then I'm considering branching out into blogging on other shows, like Bake Off and The Apprentice. Depends on what I can find there.
So until next time, keeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep reading!
Style Stakes: Tess wins for show 1 (you could see Claudia wasn't wearing a bra in her dress), whilst Claud takes it for show 2 (that white suit was not flattering Tessy at all).
Katie & Anton:
Judges' Pick (Quickstep)
- Started off with her prop hat being disobedient (don't have a go judges, she styled it out really well like she did with her Foxtrot), actual dance was going well, synch was great. Then it all went wrong about 2/3 in when she lost balance and Anton was having to drag her into position. Couldn't recover from there sadly. Marks spot on this time.
Showdance ('O Fortuna')
- Loved how Katie was styled (but then she's always looked glamorous and awesome, all through this series). Think Anton missed a trick with the choreography, he made it a bit too Paso-style which Katie didn't do so great on back in Halloween week (she did make a good Christine though); he would've been better off going a more Tango-style route - and would have been good for those of us who wanted to see their Lady-Gaga-but-orchestra-style routine in the final. Death drop was great, even though Anton nearly dropped her! As much as I loved Katie, on these first 2 showings, she and Anton had to go after that. (I wouldn't say what my marks were, showdances to me are subjective so I don't think they can really be 'marked' objectively)
KATIE & ANTON WERE ELIMINATED IN 4TH PLACE.
Georgia & Giovanni:
Judges' Pick (Rumba):
- So much better than last time, even though the cringe beginning with Georgia on her own rubbing herself was still there. Giovanni did a fantastic job with the additional choreography, and although she could have done with a bit more hip action for me, I think the dress (although absolutely stunning on Georgia, I forget she's only a year older than me) didn't help much. Straight drop was done well like last time. I'd say marks were about right here (I'dve probably gone one or two less).
Showdance ('Fix You')
- Nice gimmick with the blindfold at the beginning (it's something I've thought of and used myself when competing in Strictly-based games on the DS forums), but considering the song choice, was it a little offensive? (Not really my opinion but I was watching the show with my mom and she brought that up. Thinking about it, I can kind of see her point, even though I don't necessarily agree). Good song choice though and the Viennese Waltz section was exquisite. I'm surprised this didn't score more actually, I thought this was going to be a 40.
Couples' Pick (Charleston):
- Fan-flipping-tastic! Performed just as well as last time, previously she wasn't in synch with Gio during the hat-spinning section at the end but it looks as though she's corrected that. Lifts and tricks done as brilliantly as before. Well deserved 40 imo (and I'm not a fan of theirs).
GEORGIA & GIOVANNI WERE RUNNERS-UP.
Kellie & Kevin:
Judges' Pick (Tango):
- Bit of an odd choice judges? I'dve gone with their Foxtrot or Waltz personally, as this just had a few too non-Tango elements for me (basically the beginning before they get into hold). When they did get into hold it was amazing from there. Kevin singing along with the 'oh no!' bit actually worked with this dance, and I did find it funny that this was the bit used on the recaps. That being said, not sure this was worth 40.
Showdance ('Ding Dong Daddy.....' - yep, can't remember what the rest of it was and a bit too long to write):
- WOW! Even though this was a bit of a cop-out given that they were doing their Charleston as well; that doesn't change the fact that this was an epic Showdance. Lifts and tricks were superb, synch was great. Kevin has done 3 completely different Showdances now, and I'd put this way clear of the ones for Susanna and Frankie. I wanted to give a standing ovation at the end, but it would have disturbed my dog and cause him to bark his head off. Agreed with the 40 on this one.
Couples' Pick (Charleston):
- I'm glad they picked this, as I loved it when I saw it back in week 3 (or was it 4? I'm sure this was the same week as Georgia's Rumba which I believe was week 3.....). Just wish they'd put in a bit more content that had them together, as even though we know that Kellie is fab at the side-by-side stuff, that's not all we want to see. Synch was awesome as always though.
KELLIE & KEVIN WERE RUNNERS-UP.
Jay & Aliona:
Judges' Pick (Quickstep):
- Still hate the song, but still loved the dance. Not sure where the judges saw the stumbles, as I thought Jay's synch with Aliona was great (I deliberately watched the feet here), and his hold seemed strong as well. Thought this may have been a bit undermarked.
Showdance ('I Can't Feel My Face'):
- Ironic song choice of the year (if only this was given to Daniel O'Donnell then it would have been perfection), as much as I love Jay, facial expressions aren't his strongest point. Aliona took a risk in going for a more understated montage of a Showdance, and although Jay did brilliantly with it, I don't think it quite worked for me. Going the cool and collected route was the right idea, but I think they needed a better song choice (just look at his Salsa, Charleston, and THAT JIVE and compare them to this); now I'm by no means a fan of Tom Chambers, but his Showdance should have provided a reference point for Aliona here.
Couples' Pick (Paso Doble):
- Not much I can say about this really. Jay looked a lot stronger in his posture and his timing was better, but I can't help imagining Mark Ramprakash dancing this and thinking it would have 'looked' better - he has the curse of Ashley Taylor Dawson in that he just doesn't look that masculine in dances like the Tango, Argentine Tango and Paso Doble, even though he's doing everything right. It's just an aesthetic thing for me, so scores were more than likely correct here.
JAY & ALIONA WERE NAMED CHAMPIONS.
^ I was happy that Jay won, if it was on an overall standing. However I did feel that Kellie had completely stomped on everyone in this final and I did want Kevin to get his '3rd time lucky' moment as he's done some exceptional choreography this series, even with the more odd song choices. Did think it was a bit unprofessional how the rest of the pros and celebs clearly wanted Kellie to win, but I'm still happy for Jay and that Aliona is the first professional to win twice (I was scared that it would be Artem).
Well that's me done for another series. I hope anyone who has read the blog has enjoyed it, even with my time being taken up with work which delayed quite a few posts! I've just got the final Dance League Table to upload and then that's series 13 finished.
I'm hoping to be back next year, and if I manage to find a job where there isn't so much travel time (and that is really the main reason for the delays) then I'm considering branching out into blogging on other shows, like Bake Off and The Apprentice. Depends on what I can find there.
So until next time, keeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep reading!
Friday 18 December 2015
Strictly Come Dancing 2015: Week 12 (semi-final)
So as I've done occasionally before, I'm just putting this up as a draft and then (most likely) editing later. The post for the final will most likely be done in 2-3 parts. (doing the editing now....)
In the Style Stakes this week: Tess was Best Dressed, whilst the Best Hair Award went to Claud (yeah, trying to rhyme there). Also, special nomination for Darcey, loved the green dress she had on (well, I liked the colour anyway). In terms of the celebs, I liked Kellie's Rumba dress, Katie's Charleston dress and Georgia's CCC dress - on that last one, was it just me or was it a copy of one that was 'revealed' for Kimberley Walsh back in series 10? I remember the cut-out sections being similar....
Katie & Anton
Charleston - "Too Darn Hot":
1. Drunk Latin Katie is back!
2. She messed up a few too many times - forgetting the routine in places and losing synch with Anton
3. Loved the 'around-the-world' lift gone wrong, nice comedy there.
4. 4, Craig? 4? That will mobilise her fans to vote then (and I was one of them)
Waltz - "O Mio Babbino Caro":
1. Not sure if I liked the choreography, bit too frantic in parts for my taste.
2. As with Helen last week, major balance issues.
3. Needed some more smoke around the feet (I see Anton read my mind)
4. Who sung it? - Seen it was Hayley, look I knocked her last week but considering this song was clearly out of her comfort zone, I thought she made a good job of it.
Jay & Aliona
Viennese Waltz - "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?":
*RECYCLED SONG ALERT! (Peter & Erin in series 4)*
1. Good linear swing, and some facial expression!
2. He did close his feet occasionally Len. I deliberately looked whilst he was dancing when I noticed you get up from your seat and stare down at his feet (wasn't intending to rhyme that one)
3. Judges trying to create some competition? I thought that was much better than they made it out to be (not necessarily 10s mind)
Charleston - "Doctor Jazz":
1. Too much content I think, he looked as though he missed some steps
2. His little face when Craig said it was brilliant
3. For a themed dance, not bad. Not too much faffing.
Georgia & Giovanni
Cha Cha Cha - "I Will Survive":
1. Not enough energy from Georgia there. Better in the middle, but start and end weren't great. I know she's been ill but it wasn't a particularly fast song to dance to....
2. I wasn't a fan of the choreography, reminded me too much of their Salsa
3. Overmarked, overmarked, and a bit more overmarked.
Viennese Waltz - "Runaway":
1. Lovely choreography there Gio.
2. Thought it was going to be a 40, felt this was their best dance so far.
3. Loved the music too, great job on vocals there.
Anita & Gleb
Foxtrot - "New York, New York":
*RECYCLED SONG ALERT! (Colin & Erin in series 3)*
1. Illegal lifts Gleb, naughty naughty.
2. It was all going so well, and then those bloody lifts!
3. Height difference was really obvious in this dance
Salsa - "Feel this Moment":
1. Sorry but this wasn't a Salsa - I mean compare it to Kellie's Samba; also to an unsuitable song choice, but Kellie's had much more of the actual dance style.
2. WTF with all the praise judges?
3. Outfits were awful.
4. Brendan's face when Claudia called Gleb 'Ricky Martin'
5. Natalie's face when the scores were read out.
Kellie & Kevin
Rumba - "Songbird":
*RECYCLED SONG ALERT! (Cherie & James in series 6)*
1. Not sure what to think......
2. Didn't match up to Cherie & James' version for me.
3. Bit of a wobble towards the end
4. I thought her arms and hands were a little messy sometimes; the lines weren't completely finished
5. Thought the judges would give it 36, so slightly undermarked maybe
American Smooth - "Let's Face the Music and Dance":
1. Absolutely fantastic! 40 for me.
2. Great synch with Kevin. Brilliant lifts too.
3. Loved what they did with the music, more dramatic and made it exciting to watch.
4. Oti was so happy for them, and Natalie saying 'amazing' in the background
5. Even Gio going 'noooooo' to the thought of them being in the dance-off
6. Joanne miming the triangle and Kellie the harmonica in the 'voting is now open' bit.
Final *RECYCLED SONG ALERT!* count: 46 (over 12 weeks of shows, that comes out to an average of approx 3.8 per show)
In the Style Stakes this week: Tess was Best Dressed, whilst the Best Hair Award went to Claud (yeah, trying to rhyme there). Also, special nomination for Darcey, loved the green dress she had on (well, I liked the colour anyway). In terms of the celebs, I liked Kellie's Rumba dress, Katie's Charleston dress and Georgia's CCC dress - on that last one, was it just me or was it a copy of one that was 'revealed' for Kimberley Walsh back in series 10? I remember the cut-out sections being similar....
Katie & Anton
Charleston - "Too Darn Hot":
1. Drunk Latin Katie is back!
2. She messed up a few too many times - forgetting the routine in places and losing synch with Anton
3. Loved the 'around-the-world' lift gone wrong, nice comedy there.
4. 4, Craig? 4? That will mobilise her fans to vote then (and I was one of them)
Waltz - "O Mio Babbino Caro":
1. Not sure if I liked the choreography, bit too frantic in parts for my taste.
2. As with Helen last week, major balance issues.
3. Needed some more smoke around the feet (I see Anton read my mind)
4. Who sung it? - Seen it was Hayley, look I knocked her last week but considering this song was clearly out of her comfort zone, I thought she made a good job of it.
Jay & Aliona
Viennese Waltz - "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?":
*RECYCLED SONG ALERT! (Peter & Erin in series 4)*
1. Good linear swing, and some facial expression!
2. He did close his feet occasionally Len. I deliberately looked whilst he was dancing when I noticed you get up from your seat and stare down at his feet (wasn't intending to rhyme that one)
3. Judges trying to create some competition? I thought that was much better than they made it out to be (not necessarily 10s mind)
Charleston - "Doctor Jazz":
1. Too much content I think, he looked as though he missed some steps
2. His little face when Craig said it was brilliant
3. For a themed dance, not bad. Not too much faffing.
Georgia & Giovanni
Cha Cha Cha - "I Will Survive":
1. Not enough energy from Georgia there. Better in the middle, but start and end weren't great. I know she's been ill but it wasn't a particularly fast song to dance to....
2. I wasn't a fan of the choreography, reminded me too much of their Salsa
3. Overmarked, overmarked, and a bit more overmarked.
Viennese Waltz - "Runaway":
1. Lovely choreography there Gio.
2. Thought it was going to be a 40, felt this was their best dance so far.
3. Loved the music too, great job on vocals there.
Anita & Gleb
Foxtrot - "New York, New York":
*RECYCLED SONG ALERT! (Colin & Erin in series 3)*
1. Illegal lifts Gleb, naughty naughty.
2. It was all going so well, and then those bloody lifts!
3. Height difference was really obvious in this dance
Salsa - "Feel this Moment":
1. Sorry but this wasn't a Salsa - I mean compare it to Kellie's Samba; also to an unsuitable song choice, but Kellie's had much more of the actual dance style.
2. WTF with all the praise judges?
3. Outfits were awful.
4. Brendan's face when Claudia called Gleb 'Ricky Martin'
5. Natalie's face when the scores were read out.
Kellie & Kevin
Rumba - "Songbird":
*RECYCLED SONG ALERT! (Cherie & James in series 6)*
1. Not sure what to think......
2. Didn't match up to Cherie & James' version for me.
3. Bit of a wobble towards the end
4. I thought her arms and hands were a little messy sometimes; the lines weren't completely finished
5. Thought the judges would give it 36, so slightly undermarked maybe
American Smooth - "Let's Face the Music and Dance":
1. Absolutely fantastic! 40 for me.
2. Great synch with Kevin. Brilliant lifts too.
3. Loved what they did with the music, more dramatic and made it exciting to watch.
4. Oti was so happy for them, and Natalie saying 'amazing' in the background
5. Even Gio going 'noooooo' to the thought of them being in the dance-off
6. Joanne miming the triangle and Kellie the harmonica in the 'voting is now open' bit.
Final *RECYCLED SONG ALERT!* count: 46 (over 12 weeks of shows, that comes out to an average of approx 3.8 per show)
Friday 11 December 2015
Strictly Come Dancing 2015: Week 11
Georgia & Giovanni - Foxtrot - "Beauty & the Beast"
1. Gio - gorgeous, hated Georgia's dress though; Belle's dress was more of a brassy gold than the neon yellow monstrosity seen here.
2. Bruno can't see past the backing dancers - spot him going 'WTF is going on? Move!' near the start.
3. Who choreographs the backing dancers anyway, because whoever it is they're doing a crap job of it (this dance, GG's American Smooth, Jake's AT last year......)
4. Few lines not really finished there Georgia.
5. Not a fan of Hayley's vocal on this one, bit too posh-sounding in places.
Anita & Gleb - Argentine Tango - "Cell Block Tango"
1. I have this song on my ipod, but an AT it certainly isn't!
2. More of a really bad Showdance than an AT.
3. When will it stop being all about Gleb?
4. Her legs were about as sharp as Katie's for most of that (Katie's was much better imo)
5. Nice little bit of rearranging there, Dave Arch.
Kellie & Kevin - Viennese Waltz - "Oom Pah Pah"
1. Fun fact: I was in 'Oliver!' at school as part of the chorus, and I had to sing this song.
2. What is Kevin's obsession with tables?
3. Andrea, awesome job there, nice Cockernee accent going on (we weren't allowed to sing like that)
4. Now this is how you use backing dancers! (I'm starting to wonder whether it's the pros that choreograph them....)
5. Finally Kellie gets a lovely dress and her hair is brilliant. (Also, this was a 10 for me)
Jay & Aliona - Rumba - "Falling Slowly"
1. Jeans do not help hip action, but I get that it was fitting with the character.
2. You know, I didn't really get this first time around, and now, I'm still not sure.
3. Was it really best male Rumba (and joint best of all time) ever?
4. He has Viennese Waltz next week.
5. He also has the Charleston next week (yep I'm struggling for stuff to say on this one)
Katie & Anton - Foxtrot - "Maybe This Time"
1. She styled out the hat fall very well (not as brilliant as Pamela's Salsa moment, but not sure anything would live up to THAT)
2. Got a bit distracted by Hayley flinging her arms out in the background, nice vocal though.
3. Love Katie's dress, she always gets the best outfits
4. Nearly 30 seconds before they started dancing together, too much faff.
5. Made the Foxtrot interesting though, so props to Anton for that at least.
Helen & Aljaz - Paso Doble - "At the End of the Day"
1. Balance issues. Major. Just watch the end.
2. Too much of the backing dancers.
3. Not enough Spanish lines
4. Think Aljaz missed it on this one
5. Not surprised that she went out on this one, but it's a shame that like Pixie last year, when she was so strong at the other dances (just check out the dance league table), that her one bad week was the one that knocked her out.
*RECYCLED SONG ALERT!* count: 43 so far (none this week, unless I'm really missing something!)
Thursday 10 December 2015
Strictly Come Dancing 2015: The Dance League Table (part 2)
Basically, it's the last table, but updated as of week 10. It's top 3 scores for each dance, and allows for ties.
American Smooth:
1. Georgia & Giovanni - 38
2. Katie & Anton - 35
3. Jay & Aliona - 34
(only Kellie hasn't done this dance and she's doing it for the semi-final, so chances are Jay will be knocked off)
Argentine Tango:
1. Jay & Aliona - 34
2. Katie & Anton - 32
(Anita & Gleb's was week 11 so it's getting added to the next one, which will be after the semi-final dances (ie week 12), Kellie and Georgia have opted out so that's the top 3)
Cha Cha Cha:
1. Peter & Janette - 30
2. Helen & Aljaz - 29
=3. Anita & Gleb, Jay & Aliona, Kellie & Kevin - 27
(only Georgia left to do this dance, and it's one of her semi-final dances, so pretty certain Anita, Jay and Kellie will be knocked off)
Charleston:
1. Georgia & Giovanni - 39
2. Peter & Janette - 38
3. Helen & Aljaz - 34
(only Jay and Katie left to do this dance and they're both doing it for the semi-final, so Helen will most likely get knocked off, but could either of them challenge Georgia and Peter?)
Foxtrot:
=1. Helen & Aljaz, Kellie & Kevin - 32
3. Jay & Aliona - 30
(Georgia's and Katie's will be added on the next table, so Jay's knocked off. Also, Anita's doing this dance in the semi-final so it might be a completely new table!)
Jive:
1. Jay & Aliona - 37
2. Kellie & Kevin - 35
3. Anita & Gleb - 34
(same as last time, everyone still in has done a Jive already)
Paso Doble:
1. Anita & Gleb - 37
=2. Jay & Aliona, Georgia & Giovanni - 33
(Helen's will be added on the next table)
Quickstep:
1. Kellie & Kevin - 37
2. Helen & Aljaz - 35
3. Anita & Gleb - 32
(everyone's done a Quickstep now)
Rumba:
=1. Helen & Aljaz, Katie & Anton, Anita & Gleb - 31
(Jay's will be added to the next table, and Kellie is doing it in the semis)
Salsa:
1. Jay & Aliona - 36
2. Kellie & Kevin - 34
3. Helen & Aljaz - 32
(Anita will be doing this in the semi-final)
Samba:
1. Georgia & Giovanni - 35
2. Helen & Aljaz - 34
3. Kellie & Kevin - 33
(same as before, and Jay and Katie have opted out in the semis)
Tango:
1. Jay & Aliona - 38
2. Georgia & Giovanni - 35
3. Helen & Aljaz - 34
(everyone has done a Tango now)
Viennese Waltz:
1. Helen & Aljaz - 39
2. Peter & Janette - 34
3. Katie & Anton - 33
(Kellie's will be added to the next table, and both Jay and Georgia are doing the VW in the semi-final)
Waltz:
1. Kellie & Kevin - 32
2. Jay & Aliona - 31
=3. Helen & Aljaz, Anita & Gleb - 29
(same as last time, although Katie's doing this in the semis, so unless something goes horribly wrong then she'll topple Helen and Anita)
So in terms of consistency now:
Anita is in 6/14 tables.
Georgia is in 5/14
Jay is in 8/14 (one being the AT which wasn't included last time as he was the only one who had performed it)
Katie is in 4/14
Kellie is in 7/14
For the last 2 eliminees:
Helen is in 10/14, only missing AS, AT, Jive and Paso (for the first 3, she hasn't done them, which is even more impressive)
Peter is in 3/14
American Smooth:
1. Georgia & Giovanni - 38
2. Katie & Anton - 35
3. Jay & Aliona - 34
(only Kellie hasn't done this dance and she's doing it for the semi-final, so chances are Jay will be knocked off)
Argentine Tango:
1. Jay & Aliona - 34
2. Katie & Anton - 32
(Anita & Gleb's was week 11 so it's getting added to the next one, which will be after the semi-final dances (ie week 12), Kellie and Georgia have opted out so that's the top 3)
Cha Cha Cha:
1. Peter & Janette - 30
2. Helen & Aljaz - 29
=3. Anita & Gleb, Jay & Aliona, Kellie & Kevin - 27
(only Georgia left to do this dance, and it's one of her semi-final dances, so pretty certain Anita, Jay and Kellie will be knocked off)
Charleston:
1. Georgia & Giovanni - 39
2. Peter & Janette - 38
3. Helen & Aljaz - 34
(only Jay and Katie left to do this dance and they're both doing it for the semi-final, so Helen will most likely get knocked off, but could either of them challenge Georgia and Peter?)
Foxtrot:
=1. Helen & Aljaz, Kellie & Kevin - 32
3. Jay & Aliona - 30
(Georgia's and Katie's will be added on the next table, so Jay's knocked off. Also, Anita's doing this dance in the semi-final so it might be a completely new table!)
Jive:
1. Jay & Aliona - 37
2. Kellie & Kevin - 35
3. Anita & Gleb - 34
(same as last time, everyone still in has done a Jive already)
Paso Doble:
1. Anita & Gleb - 37
=2. Jay & Aliona, Georgia & Giovanni - 33
(Helen's will be added on the next table)
Quickstep:
1. Kellie & Kevin - 37
2. Helen & Aljaz - 35
3. Anita & Gleb - 32
(everyone's done a Quickstep now)
Rumba:
=1. Helen & Aljaz, Katie & Anton, Anita & Gleb - 31
(Jay's will be added to the next table, and Kellie is doing it in the semis)
Salsa:
1. Jay & Aliona - 36
2. Kellie & Kevin - 34
3. Helen & Aljaz - 32
(Anita will be doing this in the semi-final)
Samba:
1. Georgia & Giovanni - 35
2. Helen & Aljaz - 34
3. Kellie & Kevin - 33
(same as before, and Jay and Katie have opted out in the semis)
Tango:
1. Jay & Aliona - 38
2. Georgia & Giovanni - 35
3. Helen & Aljaz - 34
(everyone has done a Tango now)
Viennese Waltz:
1. Helen & Aljaz - 39
2. Peter & Janette - 34
3. Katie & Anton - 33
(Kellie's will be added to the next table, and both Jay and Georgia are doing the VW in the semi-final)
Waltz:
1. Kellie & Kevin - 32
2. Jay & Aliona - 31
=3. Helen & Aljaz, Anita & Gleb - 29
(same as last time, although Katie's doing this in the semis, so unless something goes horribly wrong then she'll topple Helen and Anita)
So in terms of consistency now:
Anita is in 6/14 tables.
Georgia is in 5/14
Jay is in 8/14 (one being the AT which wasn't included last time as he was the only one who had performed it)
Katie is in 4/14
Kellie is in 7/14
For the last 2 eliminees:
Helen is in 10/14, only missing AS, AT, Jive and Paso (for the first 3, she hasn't done them, which is even more impressive)
Peter is in 3/14
Strictly Come Dancing 2015: Week 10
Had to apply for a new position at work and the process was LONG, meaning that I had to work on it at home, so I wasn't able to get anything written up sadly. So it's just going to be a 5 thoughts post for this week and week 11, with a top 3 dances update in between (I have the day off work today so I can hopefully get it all up, week 11 might be tomorrow).
Kellie & Kevin - Salsa - "I Want You Back"
*RECYCLED SONG ALERT! (Michael & Natalie in series 10)*
1. Poor Team KK, they've probably been on the carousel of odd song choices and outfits more often than anyone else this year.
2. Nice Salsa-fying of the song though Dave Arch.
3. They normally have help with choreography for this dance don't they? All I can say is, I would've preferred to see a more straight Salsa, like Jay's last week, Simon Webbe's, even Ben Cohen's! The drop wasn't anything special either.
4. What was with the text graphics? Just a bit weird.
5. Kellie was visibly tiring throughout (Kevin may have been overdancing in all fairness) and I wouldn't have been surprised if it turned out that the end with him pushing her towards the judges was improvised. I thought they may have been bottom 2 so they'll get in trouble unless they do some exceptional dances in the next couple of weeks.
Katie & Anton - Argentine Tango - "Libertango"
*RECYCLED SONG ALERT! (Dani & Vincent in series 10)*
1. LOVE this song, and with the 2 previous outings of it that I can recall (Austin's Ballroom Tango and Dani's) it usually meant a good performance so I was looking forward to this dance.
2. Loved Katie's dress, make-up was awful.
3. Bit disappointing for me. I can see what the judges meant about the legs needing to be sharper, but when you have legs as long as Katie's, it's bound to take a bit more time to flick them etc. If I remember rightly, Sophie EB's wasn't great either and she was tall as well.
4. It looked like Anton messed up at one point (the last key change) but they recovered well.
5. Well done to the bad, it sounded awesome (was it the Bond version that they did?).
Helen & Aljaz - Viennese Waltz - "At Last"
*RECYCLED SONG ALERT! (Natalie & Vincent in series 7, Denise & James in series 10)*
1. I wasn't a fan of this when I first saw it but after re-watching, bravo Helen!
2. You can tell that Aljaz is with Janette from the choreography (very similar style), but he keeps Helen in hold more so I didn't mind that they broke hold occasionally (now Kristina's VW with Jason Donovan on the other hand.....)
3. Choreography went beautifully with the song, so again, kudos to Aljaz, lyrical interpretation was fantastic.
4. Andrea, fab job on the vocals there.
5. Lovely beginning with the black and white section, and see Tristan and Jamelia, it is possible to not bump into props!
Jay & Aliona - Tango - "When Doves Cry"
*RECYCLED SONG ALERT! (Kimberley & Pasha in series 10)*
1. HE'S BACK!
2. Again, not a fan on first showing but much better on second viewing.
3. Bit of an unusual Tango, but then this is Aliona, and it goes with the music.
4. Complicated choreography, but Jay didn't mess up once as far as I could see.
5. Erm, Rumba next week? Ouch!
Peter & Janette - American Smooth - "(I Get The) Sweetest Feeling"
*RECYCLED SONG ALERT! (Darren & Lilia in series 3)*
1. Oh Janette, if only you had smushed the cake in his face I would have loved you forever and forgiven any choreographic mishaps from you, but not to be.
2. Still a few pop-star tendencies in Peter, but then Janette was the same in this dance so fair enough.
3. Peter's best Ballroom by far. I actually thought he was quite decent in this.
4. Not surprised he was in the bottom 2 and out though, after Ovation-Gate last week.
5. I spotted the Kevin move at the end! (Kevin & Frankie's Foxtrot)
Anita & Gleb - Rumba - "Read All About It"
1. Awful outfit for Anita.
2. Awful choreography, she was clearly uncomfortable with it.
3. Andrea not great on this one.
4. There are no lifts in the Rumba Gleb.
5. There are also no splits or drag-throughs either.....
Georgia & Giovanni - Paso Doble - "The Final Countdown"
*RECYCLED SONG ALERT! (Rachel & Vincent in series 6)*
1. I love this song, not so much for a Paso though.
2. Was Gio actually playing the drums there? Credit to him if he was. Brave of him to leave Georgia on her own.
3. Great choreography for the most part, just wish there wasn't as much skirt-swishing
4. Georgia messed up a few times, not quite as strong technically as she normally is
5. I have never loved Giovanni more in his ensemble (nice nod to Gleb with the 'STAY' at the end)
Quickstepathon:
For me (on re-watch):
1st - Helen & Aljaz
2nd - Katie & Anton
3rd - Georgia & Giovanni
4th - Jay & Aliona
5th - Kellie & Kevin
6th - Anita & Gleb
7th - Peter & Janette
*RECYCLED SONG ALERT!* count: 43 so far
Kellie & Kevin - Salsa - "I Want You Back"
*RECYCLED SONG ALERT! (Michael & Natalie in series 10)*
1. Poor Team KK, they've probably been on the carousel of odd song choices and outfits more often than anyone else this year.
2. Nice Salsa-fying of the song though Dave Arch.
3. They normally have help with choreography for this dance don't they? All I can say is, I would've preferred to see a more straight Salsa, like Jay's last week, Simon Webbe's, even Ben Cohen's! The drop wasn't anything special either.
4. What was with the text graphics? Just a bit weird.
5. Kellie was visibly tiring throughout (Kevin may have been overdancing in all fairness) and I wouldn't have been surprised if it turned out that the end with him pushing her towards the judges was improvised. I thought they may have been bottom 2 so they'll get in trouble unless they do some exceptional dances in the next couple of weeks.
Katie & Anton - Argentine Tango - "Libertango"
*RECYCLED SONG ALERT! (Dani & Vincent in series 10)*
1. LOVE this song, and with the 2 previous outings of it that I can recall (Austin's Ballroom Tango and Dani's) it usually meant a good performance so I was looking forward to this dance.
2. Loved Katie's dress, make-up was awful.
3. Bit disappointing for me. I can see what the judges meant about the legs needing to be sharper, but when you have legs as long as Katie's, it's bound to take a bit more time to flick them etc. If I remember rightly, Sophie EB's wasn't great either and she was tall as well.
4. It looked like Anton messed up at one point (the last key change) but they recovered well.
5. Well done to the bad, it sounded awesome (was it the Bond version that they did?).
Helen & Aljaz - Viennese Waltz - "At Last"
*RECYCLED SONG ALERT! (Natalie & Vincent in series 7, Denise & James in series 10)*
1. I wasn't a fan of this when I first saw it but after re-watching, bravo Helen!
2. You can tell that Aljaz is with Janette from the choreography (very similar style), but he keeps Helen in hold more so I didn't mind that they broke hold occasionally (now Kristina's VW with Jason Donovan on the other hand.....)
3. Choreography went beautifully with the song, so again, kudos to Aljaz, lyrical interpretation was fantastic.
4. Andrea, fab job on the vocals there.
5. Lovely beginning with the black and white section, and see Tristan and Jamelia, it is possible to not bump into props!
Jay & Aliona - Tango - "When Doves Cry"
*RECYCLED SONG ALERT! (Kimberley & Pasha in series 10)*
1. HE'S BACK!
2. Again, not a fan on first showing but much better on second viewing.
3. Bit of an unusual Tango, but then this is Aliona, and it goes with the music.
4. Complicated choreography, but Jay didn't mess up once as far as I could see.
5. Erm, Rumba next week? Ouch!
Peter & Janette - American Smooth - "(I Get The) Sweetest Feeling"
*RECYCLED SONG ALERT! (Darren & Lilia in series 3)*
1. Oh Janette, if only you had smushed the cake in his face I would have loved you forever and forgiven any choreographic mishaps from you, but not to be.
2. Still a few pop-star tendencies in Peter, but then Janette was the same in this dance so fair enough.
3. Peter's best Ballroom by far. I actually thought he was quite decent in this.
4. Not surprised he was in the bottom 2 and out though, after Ovation-Gate last week.
5. I spotted the Kevin move at the end! (Kevin & Frankie's Foxtrot)
Anita & Gleb - Rumba - "Read All About It"
1. Awful outfit for Anita.
2. Awful choreography, she was clearly uncomfortable with it.
3. Andrea not great on this one.
4. There are no lifts in the Rumba Gleb.
5. There are also no splits or drag-throughs either.....
Georgia & Giovanni - Paso Doble - "The Final Countdown"
*RECYCLED SONG ALERT! (Rachel & Vincent in series 6)*
1. I love this song, not so much for a Paso though.
2. Was Gio actually playing the drums there? Credit to him if he was. Brave of him to leave Georgia on her own.
3. Great choreography for the most part, just wish there wasn't as much skirt-swishing
4. Georgia messed up a few times, not quite as strong technically as she normally is
5. I have never loved Giovanni more in his ensemble (nice nod to Gleb with the 'STAY' at the end)
Quickstepathon:
For me (on re-watch):
1st - Helen & Aljaz
2nd - Katie & Anton
3rd - Georgia & Giovanni
4th - Jay & Aliona
5th - Kellie & Kevin
6th - Anita & Gleb
7th - Peter & Janette
*RECYCLED SONG ALERT!* count: 43 so far
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