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Normal non-themed service resumed next weekend
Thanks for watching along with me, glitterball gang. Our 13 surviving pro-celebrity pairs – assuming Stefan Dennis is back from the sick bay – now progress to next Saturday’s mercifully un-themed live show.
It airs at next Saturday at 6.30pm on BBC1. Meet you back here to rate the fundamentals and slate the fluffed footwork. In the meantime, you already know the deal: keeeeep dancing! Goodnight.
Finally, fihema says: “Vito is such an amazing teacher. I know his father is a dance teacher, so perhaps he’s learnt from his family, but whoever is behind his instincts can be incredibly proud. I mean, they’re inevitably proud of him as a dancer, but his teaching ability goes above and beyond. Faces on the feet. Brilliant. What a guy.”
Shazza2704 says: “Balvinder is brilliant. She will be safe but I can’t believe she is in the dance-off. She is just so beautiful and elegant.”
emilyscatnaps adds: “Right. Balvinder and Jules will be getting some serious vote action next week from me. The nonsense of them being in the dance off is Not Acceptable. Humph.”
girlpanic says: “I don’t know what Bruce and Len would have said about that Minecraft dance but I feel they may be spinning in their graves. Let’s never speak of this again.”
SnailyWhaley says: “Well, I hope this appeals to someone because that someone isn’t me.”
Strictlylounging says: “WTAF is happening in this pro dance? Has someone spiked my low-alcohol lady petrol?!”
Pengolina123 adds: “Only Jojo can make wearing a cardboard box on your head look chic.”
TheMathDiva says: “I think Ross has been set up to fail, just like Marianne says in her email.”
AmorAmor says: “I’m deaf and even I could hear Jowita shouting at Ross there.”
Gardener_Maidhc says: “This is still a dreadful dance in dreadful costumes that makes no sense. Thunderbirds Are Go-ing Home.”
Lidoswimmer adds: “Ross calling Jowita his carer seems harsh. But possibly fair.”
wtrukus says: “I’ve decided I was too harsh in my criticism of Cynthia Erivo last night. She’s contracted to be there to comment and she was consistent from celebrity to celebrity, reminded them of what they spoke about and then complimented them on achieving it. It was personal to each sleb, which probably meant a lot since she is a massive EG-T star. I think I was put off by all the fawning but that’s not her fault.”
ReclinedPotato says of Lang Lang’s performance: “Ah now, this is better. Beautiful music and beautiful movement, this is what we want!”
YodaknowsAll agrees: “Lang Lang, Kai and Nancy, and the string player = all kinds of magic. Stunning.”
Readers’ verdicts are in
Time for a swift straw poll of your comments. Shazza2704 says “I am not enjoying the new recap openings. It’s like X Factor from 15 years ago, although I would like a nose around Judges’ Houses!”
Vicc says: “I do not like this new format re. those in the dance off. It deprives two couples from their moment in the Clauditorium, which is unfair. I would like it to be urgently reconsidered!”
Lidoswimmer agrees: “It does seem terribly unfair on the final safe couples to be left hanging like that. Do they infer they were the next from bottom? Has Tess said the ‘in no particular order’ spiel this series?”
Lushattic says: “About time they gave a big up to the set-riggers and donkey workers.”
MikeMoonlight adds “Apparently, the hastily-arranged Movie Night tribute to the great Diane Keaton, a Godfather-themed pro dance, had to be cancelled after Ginger Neil stormed out in a huff after being told that he would play the part of the horse’s head.”
From rumbas to Riot Women
TV viewers can now stay on BBC1 for Antiques Roadshow or hop to Channel 4 for Educating Yorkshire. At 9pm, new Sally Wainwright drama Riot Women debuts on BBC1 or Hunted returns to Channel 4. At 10pm, comic book adaptation Revival arrives on Sky Max.
Tonight’s film picks for Movie Week? Top Gun: Maverick (9pm on Film4), Zulu (9pm on Legend Xtra), The Dark Knight (10.20pm on ITV1 or The Blues Brothers (10.45pm on BBC2).
It’s 106 miles to Chicago. We’ve got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it’s dark and we’re wearing sunglasses. Hit it.
Jowita’s rollercoaster Strictly career continued
Polish pocket rocket Jowita Przystał seems to take it in turns when it comes to her partners, bouncing between ballroom thoroughbreds and dance donkeys.
After lifting the glitterball with Hamza Yassin in her debut season, she was third out with Jody Cundy in 2022. Last year, she reached the semi-final with pink-trousered Pete Wicks.
Now she was lumbered with poor old Ross King and sent home second. Still, Jowita can console herself with the fact that if the pattern continues, she’ll get a decent partner next year. Every choreographic cloud…
Erivo was a wickedly welcome addition
Returning to the panel as Strictly’s first ever guest mentor, Wicked star Cynthia Erivo proved kind, encouraging and supportive, while adding some serious star power. She’d clearly given the couples some sage advice and was like a proud parent when they acted upon it.
She was certainly an upgrade on previous guest judges. Yep, we’re looking at you, Jennifer Grey, Alfonso Ribeiro and especially you, Donny Osmond. All should be green-faced with envy.
She might’ve wondered what she’d got herself into when her fellow panellists squabbled across her (“You are wrong, Shirley!”) but Erivo entered into the spirit of the occasion and seemed to enjoy herself, even joining the “Keeeep dancing!” clinch at the end of the live show. See you back here next year, Cynth?
PS You can take those nails off now. They could have someone’s eye out.
Sigh of relief from Chris Robshaw
Stop! Hammer time! Former England rugby captain Chris Robshaw and his partner Nadiya Bychkova must have feared the worst. They came into Movie Week as dance-off survivors, then finished second from bottom of the scoreboard. Luckily, the likeable couple got sufficient viewer votes to lift them clear of danger.
Let’s hope they take heart from this. His Thor-themed paso doble was a six-point improvement on last week. Chris is scrummaging in the right direction. If he can sort his posture out and raise his performance levels, he might just survive until Halloween. With that physique, he’d make a good monster.
Balvinder got a scare but justice was done
The appearance of Balvinder Sopal in the dance-off was the first shock result of the series. The EastEnders actor finished fifth from bottom of the Saturday scoreboard with an elegant foxtrot which was harshly judged and distinctly undermarked. This came a week after her riotous show-closing Charleston took her to joint second in the standings. Did Shirley Ballas, who came down hard on Balvinder’s footwork, believe she needed taking down a peg or two?
Erratic marking didn’t help. Balvinder and Alex Kingston were the only celebrities who didn’t improve on their previous week’s score. Two routines saw a three-point difference between the judges’ scores. Karen Carney and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink were also undermarked, while George Clarke was generously treated.
Perhaps it was ye olde “curse of the middle of the leaderboard”, when viewers assume you’re safe and don’t vote in sufficient volume. Let’s hope Team Ballion come out fighting and bounce back. It’s way too early for dramatic Walford-style doof-doofs to herald her departure.
Ross’ exit was the right result
You can’t say it wasn’t coming. ITV’s Hollywood correspondent has been bookies’ favourite for the exit since the series began. He finished bottom of the scoreboard twice in three weeks, and second from bottom on the other occasion. He averages three points fewer than anyone else left in the field.
The 63-year-old Scot was saved from the dance-off last week but as soon as the red light shone down on him here, he looked doomed – not least when he was drawn against Balvinder Sopal, who scored seven points more on Saturday night.
Nobody expected miracles from this year’s second oldest celebrity and a dance novice. He was pigeon-toed and lacked musicality. Nerves meant he made mistakes and looked hesitant. When creaky King visited Loch Lomond ahead of last week’s Sunshine On Leith waltz, locals teased him that there was “strictly nae dancing”.
Still, film buff Ross was desperate to make it to Movie Week and he achieved that. He also saw off Thomas Skinner, so can take some satisfaction from that. He also seemed an utter gent and was clearly much-loved behind the scenes. Cheerio, sir.
Ross and Jowita’s last dance
As the eliminated pair take a farewell turn around the floor to I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing by Aerosmith, the credits roll and their castmates crowd in. Please stay with us for analysis and reaction.
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Key events
Normal non-themed service resumed next weekend
Thanks for watching along with me, glitterball gang. Our 13 surviving pro-celebrity pairs – assuming Stefan Dennis is back from the sick bay – now progress to next Saturday’s mercifully un-themed live show.
It airs at next Saturday at 6.30pm on BBC1. Meet you back here to rate the fundamentals and slate the fluffed footwork. In the meantime, you already know the deal: keeeeep dancing! Goodnight.
Finally, fihema says: “Vito is such an amazing teacher. I know his father is a dance teacher, so perhaps he’s learnt from his family, but whoever is behind his instincts can be incredibly proud. I mean, they’re inevitably proud of him as a dancer, but his teaching ability goes above and beyond. Faces on the feet. Brilliant. What a guy.”
Shazza2704 says: “Balvinder is brilliant. She will be safe but I can’t believe she is in the dance-off. She is just so beautiful and elegant.”
emilyscatnaps adds: “Right. Balvinder and Jules will be getting some serious vote action next week from me. The nonsense of them being in the dance off is Not Acceptable. Humph.”
girlpanic says: “I don’t know what Bruce and Len would have said about that Minecraft dance but I feel they may be spinning in their graves. Let’s never speak of this again.”
SnailyWhaley says: “Well, I hope this appeals to someone because that someone isn’t me.”
Strictlylounging says: “WTAF is happening in this pro dance? Has someone spiked my low-alcohol lady petrol?!”
Pengolina123 adds: “Only Jojo can make wearing a cardboard box on your head look chic.”
TheMathDiva says: “I think Ross has been set up to fail, just like Marianne says in her email.”
AmorAmor says: “I’m deaf and even I could hear Jowita shouting at Ross there.”
Gardener_Maidhc says: “This is still a dreadful dance in dreadful costumes that makes no sense. Thunderbirds Are Go-ing Home.”
Lidoswimmer adds: “Ross calling Jowita his carer seems harsh. But possibly fair.”
wtrukus says: “I’ve decided I was too harsh in my criticism of Cynthia Erivo last night. She’s contracted to be there to comment and she was consistent from celebrity to celebrity, reminded them of what they spoke about and then complimented them on achieving it. It was personal to each sleb, which probably meant a lot since she is a massive EG-T star. I think I was put off by all the fawning but that’s not her fault.”
ReclinedPotato says of Lang Lang’s performance: “Ah now, this is better. Beautiful music and beautiful movement, this is what we want!”
YodaknowsAll agrees: “Lang Lang, Kai and Nancy, and the string player = all kinds of magic. Stunning.”
Readers’ verdicts are in
Time for a swift straw poll of your comments. Shazza2704 says “I am not enjoying the new recap openings. It’s like X Factor from 15 years ago, although I would like a nose around Judges’ Houses!”
Vicc says: “I do not like this new format re. those in the dance off. It deprives two couples from their moment in the Clauditorium, which is unfair. I would like it to be urgently reconsidered!”
Lidoswimmer agrees: “It does seem terribly unfair on the final safe couples to be left hanging like that. Do they infer they were the next from bottom? Has Tess said the ‘in no particular order’ spiel this series?”
Lushattic says: “About time they gave a big up to the set-riggers and donkey workers.”
MikeMoonlight adds “Apparently, the hastily-arranged Movie Night tribute to the great Diane Keaton, a Godfather-themed pro dance, had to be cancelled after Ginger Neil stormed out in a huff after being told that he would play the part of the horse’s head.”
From rumbas to Riot Women
TV viewers can now stay on BBC1 for Antiques Roadshow or hop to Channel 4 for Educating Yorkshire. At 9pm, new Sally Wainwright drama Riot Women debuts on BBC1 or Hunted returns to Channel 4. At 10pm, comic book adaptation Revival arrives on Sky Max.
Tonight’s film picks for Movie Week? Top Gun: Maverick (9pm on Film4), Zulu (9pm on Legend Xtra), The Dark Knight (10.20pm on ITV1 or The Blues Brothers (10.45pm on BBC2).
It’s 106 miles to Chicago. We’ve got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it’s dark and we’re wearing sunglasses. Hit it.
Jowita’s rollercoaster Strictly career continued
Polish pocket rocket Jowita Przystał seems to take it in turns when it comes to her partners, bouncing between ballroom thoroughbreds and dance donkeys.
After lifting the glitterball with Hamza Yassin in her debut season, she was third out with Jody Cundy in 2022. Last year, she reached the semi-final with pink-trousered Pete Wicks.
Now she was lumbered with poor old Ross King and sent home second. Still, Jowita can console herself with the fact that if the pattern continues, she’ll get a decent partner next year. Every choreographic cloud…
Erivo was a wickedly welcome addition
Returning to the panel as Strictly’s first ever guest mentor, Wicked star Cynthia Erivo proved kind, encouraging and supportive, while adding some serious star power. She’d clearly given the couples some sage advice and was like a proud parent when they acted upon it.
She was certainly an upgrade on previous guest judges. Yep, we’re looking at you, Jennifer Grey, Alfonso Ribeiro and especially you, Donny Osmond. All should be green-faced with envy.
She might’ve wondered what she’d got herself into when her fellow panellists squabbled across her (“You are wrong, Shirley!”) but Erivo entered into the spirit of the occasion and seemed to enjoy herself, even joining the “Keeeep dancing!” clinch at the end of the live show. See you back here next year, Cynth?
PS You can take those nails off now. They could have someone’s eye out.
Sigh of relief from Chris Robshaw
Stop! Hammer time! Former England rugby captain Chris Robshaw and his partner Nadiya Bychkova must have feared the worst. They came into Movie Week as dance-off survivors, then finished second from bottom of the scoreboard. Luckily, the likeable couple got sufficient viewer votes to lift them clear of danger.
Let’s hope they take heart from this. His Thor-themed paso doble was a six-point improvement on last week. Chris is scrummaging in the right direction. If he can sort his posture out and raise his performance levels, he might just survive until Halloween. With that physique, he’d make a good monster.
Balvinder got a scare but justice was done
The appearance of Balvinder Sopal in the dance-off was the first shock result of the series. The EastEnders actor finished fifth from bottom of the Saturday scoreboard with an elegant foxtrot which was harshly judged and distinctly undermarked. This came a week after her riotous show-closing Charleston took her to joint second in the standings. Did Shirley Ballas, who came down hard on Balvinder’s footwork, believe she needed taking down a peg or two?
Erratic marking didn’t help. Balvinder and Alex Kingston were the only celebrities who didn’t improve on their previous week’s score. Two routines saw a three-point difference between the judges’ scores. Karen Carney and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink were also undermarked, while George Clarke was generously treated.
Perhaps it was ye olde “curse of the middle of the leaderboard”, when viewers assume you’re safe and don’t vote in sufficient volume. Let’s hope Team Ballion come out fighting and bounce back. It’s way too early for dramatic Walford-style doof-doofs to herald her departure.
Ross’ exit was the right result
You can’t say it wasn’t coming. ITV’s Hollywood correspondent has been bookies’ favourite for the exit since the series began. He finished bottom of the scoreboard twice in three weeks, and second from bottom on the other occasion. He averages three points fewer than anyone else left in the field.
The 63-year-old Scot was saved from the dance-off last week but as soon as the red light shone down on him here, he looked doomed – not least when he was drawn against Balvinder Sopal, who scored seven points more on Saturday night.
Nobody expected miracles from this year’s second oldest celebrity and a dance novice. He was pigeon-toed and lacked musicality. Nerves meant he made mistakes and looked hesitant. When creaky King visited Loch Lomond ahead of last week’s Sunshine On Leith waltz, locals teased him that there was “strictly nae dancing”.
Still, film buff Ross was desperate to make it to Movie Week and he achieved that. He also saw off Thomas Skinner, so can take some satisfaction from that. He also seemed an utter gent and was clearly much-loved behind the scenes. Cheerio, sir.
Ross and Jowita’s last dance
As the eliminated pair take a farewell turn around the floor to I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing by Aerosmith, the credits roll and their castmates crowd in. Please stay with us for analysis and reaction.
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Normal non-themed service resumed next weekend
Thanks for watching along with me, glitterball gang. Our 13 surviving pro-celebrity pairs – assuming Stefan Dennis is back from the sick bay – now progress to next Saturday’s mercifully un-themed live show.
It airs at next Saturday at 6.30pm on BBC1. Meet you back here to rate the fundamentals and slate the fluffed footwork. In the meantime, you already know the deal: keeeeep dancing! Goodnight.
Finally, fihema says: “Vito is such an amazing teacher. I know his father is a dance teacher, so perhaps he’s learnt from his family, but whoever is behind his instincts can be incredibly proud. I mean, they’re inevitably proud of him as a dancer, but his teaching ability goes above and beyond. Faces on the feet. Brilliant. What a guy.”
Shazza2704 says: “Balvinder is brilliant. She will be safe but I can’t believe she is in the dance-off. She is just so beautiful and elegant.”
emilyscatnaps adds: “Right. Balvinder and Jules will be getting some serious vote action next week from me. The nonsense of them being in the dance off is Not Acceptable. Humph.”
girlpanic says: “I don’t know what Bruce and Len would have said about that Minecraft dance but I feel they may be spinning in their graves. Let’s never speak of this again.”
SnailyWhaley says: “Well, I hope this appeals to someone because that someone isn’t me.”
Strictlylounging says: “WTAF is happening in this pro dance? Has someone spiked my low-alcohol lady petrol?!”
Pengolina123 adds: “Only Jojo can make wearing a cardboard box on your head look chic.”
TheMathDiva says: “I think Ross has been set up to fail, just like Marianne says in her email.”
AmorAmor says: “I’m deaf and even I could hear Jowita shouting at Ross there.”
Gardener_Maidhc says: “This is still a dreadful dance in dreadful costumes that makes no sense. Thunderbirds Are Go-ing Home.”
Lidoswimmer adds: “Ross calling Jowita his carer seems harsh. But possibly fair.”
wtrukus says: “I’ve decided I was too harsh in my criticism of Cynthia Erivo last night. She’s contracted to be there to comment and she was consistent from celebrity to celebrity, reminded them of what they spoke about and then complimented them on achieving it. It was personal to each sleb, which probably meant a lot since she is a massive EG-T star. I think I was put off by all the fawning but that’s not her fault.”
ReclinedPotato says of Lang Lang’s performance: “Ah now, this is better. Beautiful music and beautiful movement, this is what we want!”
YodaknowsAll agrees: “Lang Lang, Kai and Nancy, and the string player = all kinds of magic. Stunning.”
Readers’ verdicts are in
Time for a swift straw poll of your comments. Shazza2704 says “I am not enjoying the new recap openings. It’s like X Factor from 15 years ago, although I would like a nose around Judges’ Houses!”
Vicc says: “I do not like this new format re. those in the dance off. It deprives two couples from their moment in the Clauditorium, which is unfair. I would like it to be urgently reconsidered!”
Lidoswimmer agrees: “It does seem terribly unfair on the final safe couples to be left hanging like that. Do they infer they were the next from bottom? Has Tess said the ‘in no particular order’ spiel this series?”
Lushattic says: “About time they gave a big up to the set-riggers and donkey workers.”
MikeMoonlight adds “Apparently, the hastily-arranged Movie Night tribute to the great Diane Keaton, a Godfather-themed pro dance, had to be cancelled after Ginger Neil stormed out in a huff after being told that he would play the part of the horse’s head.”
From rumbas to Riot Women
TV viewers can now stay on BBC1 for Antiques Roadshow or hop to Channel 4 for Educating Yorkshire. At 9pm, new Sally Wainwright drama Riot Women debuts on BBC1 or Hunted returns to Channel 4. At 10pm, comic book adaptation Revival arrives on Sky Max.
Tonight’s film picks for Movie Week? Top Gun: Maverick (9pm on Film4), Zulu (9pm on Legend Xtra), The Dark Knight (10.20pm on ITV1 or The Blues Brothers (10.45pm on BBC2).
It’s 106 miles to Chicago. We’ve got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it’s dark and we’re wearing sunglasses. Hit it.
Jowita’s rollercoaster Strictly career continued
Polish pocket rocket Jowita Przystał seems to take it in turns when it comes to her partners, bouncing between ballroom thoroughbreds and dance donkeys.
After lifting the glitterball with Hamza Yassin in her debut season, she was third out with Jody Cundy in 2022. Last year, she reached the semi-final with pink-trousered Pete Wicks.
Now she was lumbered with poor old Ross King and sent home second. Still, Jowita can console herself with the fact that if the pattern continues, she’ll get a decent partner next year. Every choreographic cloud…
Erivo was a wickedly welcome addition
Returning to the panel as Strictly’s first ever guest mentor, Wicked star Cynthia Erivo proved kind, encouraging and supportive, while adding some serious star power. She’d clearly given the couples some sage advice and was like a proud parent when they acted upon it.
She was certainly an upgrade on previous guest judges. Yep, we’re looking at you, Jennifer Grey, Alfonso Ribeiro and especially you, Donny Osmond. All should be green-faced with envy.
She might’ve wondered what she’d got herself into when her fellow panellists squabbled across her (“You are wrong, Shirley!”) but Erivo entered into the spirit of the occasion and seemed to enjoy herself, even joining the “Keeeep dancing!” clinch at the end of the live show. See you back here next year, Cynth?
PS You can take those nails off now. They could have someone’s eye out.
Sigh of relief from Chris Robshaw
Stop! Hammer time! Former England rugby captain Chris Robshaw and his partner Nadiya Bychkova must have feared the worst. They came into Movie Week as dance-off survivors, then finished second from bottom of the scoreboard. Luckily, the likeable couple got sufficient viewer votes to lift them clear of danger.
Let’s hope they take heart from this. His Thor-themed paso doble was a six-point improvement on last week. Chris is scrummaging in the right direction. If he can sort his posture out and raise his performance levels, he might just survive until Halloween. With that physique, he’d make a good monster.
Balvinder got a scare but justice was done
The appearance of Balvinder Sopal in the dance-off was the first shock result of the series. The EastEnders actor finished fifth from bottom of the Saturday scoreboard with an elegant foxtrot which was harshly judged and distinctly undermarked. This came a week after her riotous show-closing Charleston took her to joint second in the standings. Did Shirley Ballas, who came down hard on Balvinder’s footwork, believe she needed taking down a peg or two?
Erratic marking didn’t help. Balvinder and Alex Kingston were the only celebrities who didn’t improve on their previous week’s score. Two routines saw a three-point difference between the judges’ scores. Karen Carney and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink were also undermarked, while George Clarke was generously treated.
Perhaps it was ye olde “curse of the middle of the leaderboard”, when viewers assume you’re safe and don’t vote in sufficient volume. Let’s hope Team Ballion come out fighting and bounce back. It’s way too early for dramatic Walford-style doof-doofs to herald her departure.
Ross’ exit was the right result
You can’t say it wasn’t coming. ITV’s Hollywood correspondent has been bookies’ favourite for the exit since the series began. He finished bottom of the scoreboard twice in three weeks, and second from bottom on the other occasion. He averages three points fewer than anyone else left in the field.
The 63-year-old Scot was saved from the dance-off last week but as soon as the red light shone down on him here, he looked doomed – not least when he was drawn against Balvinder Sopal, who scored seven points more on Saturday night.
Nobody expected miracles from this year’s second oldest celebrity and a dance novice. He was pigeon-toed and lacked musicality. Nerves meant he made mistakes and looked hesitant. When creaky King visited Loch Lomond ahead of last week’s Sunshine On Leith waltz, locals teased him that there was “strictly nae dancing”.
Still, film buff Ross was desperate to make it to Movie Week and he achieved that. He also saw off Thomas Skinner, so can take some satisfaction from that. He also seemed an utter gent and was clearly much-loved behind the scenes. Cheerio, sir.
Ross and Jowita’s last dance
As the eliminated pair take a farewell turn around the floor to I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing by Aerosmith, the credits roll and their castmates crowd in. Please stay with us for analysis and reaction.
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Normal non-themed service resumed next weekend
Thanks for watching along with me, glitterball gang. Our 13 surviving pro-celebrity pairs – assuming Stefan Dennis is back from the sick bay – now progress to next Saturday’s mercifully un-themed live show.
It airs at next Saturday at 6.30pm on BBC1. Meet you back here to rate the fundamentals and slate the fluffed footwork. In the meantime, you already know the deal: keeeeep dancing! Goodnight.
Finally, fihema says: “Vito is such an amazing teacher. I know his father is a dance teacher, so perhaps he’s learnt from his family, but whoever is behind his instincts can be incredibly proud. I mean, they’re inevitably proud of him as a dancer, but his teaching ability goes above and beyond. Faces on the feet. Brilliant. What a guy.”
Shazza2704 says: “Balvinder is brilliant. She will be safe but I can’t believe she is in the dance-off. She is just so beautiful and elegant.”
emilyscatnaps adds: “Right. Balvinder and Jules will be getting some serious vote action next week from me. The nonsense of them being in the dance off is Not Acceptable. Humph.”
girlpanic says: “I don’t know what Bruce and Len would have said about that Minecraft dance but I feel they may be spinning in their graves. Let’s never speak of this again.”
SnailyWhaley says: “Well, I hope this appeals to someone because that someone isn’t me.”
Strictlylounging says: “WTAF is happening in this pro dance? Has someone spiked my low-alcohol lady petrol?!”
Pengolina123 adds: “Only Jojo can make wearing a cardboard box on your head look chic.”
TheMathDiva says: “I think Ross has been set up to fail, just like Marianne says in her email.”
AmorAmor says: “I’m deaf and even I could hear Jowita shouting at Ross there.”
Gardener_Maidhc says: “This is still a dreadful dance in dreadful costumes that makes no sense. Thunderbirds Are Go-ing Home.”
Lidoswimmer adds: “Ross calling Jowita his carer seems harsh. But possibly fair.”
wtrukus says: “I’ve decided I was too harsh in my criticism of Cynthia Erivo last night. She’s contracted to be there to comment and she was consistent from celebrity to celebrity, reminded them of what they spoke about and then complimented them on achieving it. It was personal to each sleb, which probably meant a lot since she is a massive EG-T star. I think I was put off by all the fawning but that’s not her fault.”
ReclinedPotato says of Lang Lang’s performance: “Ah now, this is better. Beautiful music and beautiful movement, this is what we want!”
YodaknowsAll agrees: “Lang Lang, Kai and Nancy, and the string player = all kinds of magic. Stunning.”
Readers’ verdicts are in
Time for a swift straw poll of your comments. Shazza2704 says “I am not enjoying the new recap openings. It’s like X Factor from 15 years ago, although I would like a nose around Judges’ Houses!”
Vicc says: “I do not like this new format re. those in the dance off. It deprives two couples from their moment in the Clauditorium, which is unfair. I would like it to be urgently reconsidered!”
Lidoswimmer agrees: “It does seem terribly unfair on the final safe couples to be left hanging like that. Do they infer they were the next from bottom? Has Tess said the ‘in no particular order’ spiel this series?”
Lushattic says: “About time they gave a big up to the set-riggers and donkey workers.”
MikeMoonlight adds “Apparently, the hastily-arranged Movie Night tribute to the great Diane Keaton, a Godfather-themed pro dance, had to be cancelled after Ginger Neil stormed out in a huff after being told that he would play the part of the horse’s head.”
From rumbas to Riot Women
TV viewers can now stay on BBC1 for Antiques Roadshow or hop to Channel 4 for Educating Yorkshire. At 9pm, new Sally Wainwright drama Riot Women debuts on BBC1 or Hunted returns to Channel 4. At 10pm, comic book adaptation Revival arrives on Sky Max.
Tonight’s film picks for Movie Week? Top Gun: Maverick (9pm on Film4), Zulu (9pm on Legend Xtra), The Dark Knight (10.20pm on ITV1 or The Blues Brothers (10.45pm on BBC2).
It’s 106 miles to Chicago. We’ve got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it’s dark and we’re wearing sunglasses. Hit it.
Jowita’s rollercoaster Strictly career continued
Polish pocket rocket Jowita Przystał seems to take it in turns when it comes to her partners, bouncing between ballroom thoroughbreds and dance donkeys.
After lifting the glitterball with Hamza Yassin in her debut season, she was third out with Jody Cundy in 2022. Last year, she reached the semi-final with pink-trousered Pete Wicks.
Now she was lumbered with poor old Ross King and sent home second. Still, Jowita can console herself with the fact that if the pattern continues, she’ll get a decent partner next year. Every choreographic cloud…
Erivo was a wickedly welcome addition
Returning to the panel as Strictly’s first ever guest mentor, Wicked star Cynthia Erivo proved kind, encouraging and supportive, while adding some serious star power. She’d clearly given the couples some sage advice and was like a proud parent when they acted upon it.
She was certainly an upgrade on previous guest judges. Yep, we’re looking at you, Jennifer Grey, Alfonso Ribeiro and especially you, Donny Osmond. All should be green-faced with envy.
She might’ve wondered what she’d got herself into when her fellow panellists squabbled across her (“You are wrong, Shirley!”) but Erivo entered into the spirit of the occasion and seemed to enjoy herself, even joining the “Keeeep dancing!” clinch at the end of the live show. See you back here next year, Cynth?
PS You can take those nails off now. They could have someone’s eye out.
Sigh of relief from Chris Robshaw
Stop! Hammer time! Former England rugby captain Chris Robshaw and his partner Nadiya Bychkova must have feared the worst. They came into Movie Week as dance-off survivors, then finished second from bottom of the scoreboard. Luckily, the likeable couple got sufficient viewer votes to lift them clear of danger.
Let’s hope they take heart from this. His Thor-themed paso doble was a six-point improvement on last week. Chris is scrummaging in the right direction. If he can sort his posture out and raise his performance levels, he might just survive until Halloween. With that physique, he’d make a good monster.
Balvinder got a scare but justice was done
The appearance of Balvinder Sopal in the dance-off was the first shock result of the series. The EastEnders actor finished fifth from bottom of the Saturday scoreboard with an elegant foxtrot which was harshly judged and distinctly undermarked. This came a week after her riotous show-closing Charleston took her to joint second in the standings. Did Shirley Ballas, who came down hard on Balvinder’s footwork, believe she needed taking down a peg or two?
Erratic marking didn’t help. Balvinder and Alex Kingston were the only celebrities who didn’t improve on their previous week’s score. Two routines saw a three-point difference between the judges’ scores. Karen Carney and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink were also undermarked, while George Clarke was generously treated.
Perhaps it was ye olde “curse of the middle of the leaderboard”, when viewers assume you’re safe and don’t vote in sufficient volume. Let’s hope Team Ballion come out fighting and bounce back. It’s way too early for dramatic Walford-style doof-doofs to herald her departure.
Ross’ exit was the right result
You can’t say it wasn’t coming. ITV’s Hollywood correspondent has been bookies’ favourite for the exit since the series began. He finished bottom of the scoreboard twice in three weeks, and second from bottom on the other occasion. He averages three points fewer than anyone else left in the field.
The 63-year-old Scot was saved from the dance-off last week but as soon as the red light shone down on him here, he looked doomed – not least when he was drawn against Balvinder Sopal, who scored seven points more on Saturday night.
Nobody expected miracles from this year’s second oldest celebrity and a dance novice. He was pigeon-toed and lacked musicality. Nerves meant he made mistakes and looked hesitant. When creaky King visited Loch Lomond ahead of last week’s Sunshine On Leith waltz, locals teased him that there was “strictly nae dancing”.
Still, film buff Ross was desperate to make it to Movie Week and he achieved that. He also saw off Thomas Skinner, so can take some satisfaction from that. He also seemed an utter gent and was clearly much-loved behind the scenes. Cheerio, sir.
Ross and Jowita’s last dance
As the eliminated pair take a farewell turn around the floor to I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing by Aerosmith, the credits roll and their castmates crowd in. Please stay with us for analysis and reaction.
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