Week 8: Review

All the couples danced a new dance to them:

1) Gethin and Camilla - Quickstep
"You're the Top" by Stacey Kent
My score = 9
Judge's score (average) = 9



2) John and Nicole - Samba
"Sir Duke" by Stevie Wonder
My score = 8
Judge's score (average) = 7



3) Letitia and Darren - Vieniesse Waltz
"She's Always a Woman" by Billy Joel
My score = 9
Judge's score (average) = 8



4) Kelly and Brendan - Samba
"Staying Alive" by the Bee-Gees
My score = 7
Judge's score (average) = 7



5) Kenny and Ola - American Smooth
"How Sweet is is" by Marvin Gaye
My score = 8
Judge's score (average) = 8



6) Matt and Flavia - Salsa
"Vehicle" by Carlos Oliva
My score = 9
Judge's score (average) = 10



7) Aleesha and Matt - Cha Cha Cha
"Crazy in Love" by Beyonce
My score = 10
Judge's score (average) = 10




Guest professional dancers danced a Charlston to "Happy Feet" by Manhatten Rhythm Kings, with Anton and Erin joining in for a Quickstep to "In the Money" by Fred Astaire.
All the remaining couples remembered 20 years of Dirty Dancing with a medley to "Tes" by Merry Clayton, "Do You Love Me?" by the Contours and "The Time of my Life" by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes, with Kenny and Ola demonstrating the memoric lift.

In the dance-off was Kelly and John.
All the judges saved Kelly.
John danced his last dance to "Stop Crying Your Heart Out" by Rowetta.

Week 8: Result

In the bottom two were Kelly (a big suprise. But a great big suprise!!!) and, once again, John. Funnily, they both had danced Sambas.
All the judges saved John, even though Brendan had called all the judges "old fools" earlier in the show. I hold my opinion, and I think Kelly should have left the show. Don't bring up the group dance - all the other couples managed it, some even got 10s!!! John wasn't that great, but after the arguing and the illegal lifts, Kelly should have gone and saved us more of the arguing and illegal lifts.

Week 8: Comments

1) Gethin and Camilla - Quickstep
His best dance to date. Better than his Rumba, but only just. It was technically perfect.

2) John and Nicole - Samba
I was shocked - I was expecting so much more. Barnesy is normally excellent at the Latin, and the Samba is similar to the Salsa. He's my bet for going tomorrow night.

3) Letitia and Darren - Vieniesse Waltz
Amazing. She waltzed and turned like the best of 'em! She has improved so much. If she gets her hips moving for her Latin, she should go to the final.

4) Kelly and Brendan - Samba
Brendan is awful at Sambas. His choreography is alright, but since his Series 1 Samba with Natasha Kaplinsky, the music has been awful. But this was Samba Hell!!! Hope she goes out!

5) Kelly and Ola - American Smooth
Improvement! Finally. At least he has got most of his Latin out the way so he will mostly be glidy-glidy. One-armed lift - not really American Smoothish but good all the same!

6) Matt and Flavia - Salsa
This was really really really really good. The only thing that put me off from giving a 10 was his expressions - he looked like he was in pain! But really really really really good all the same!

7) Aleesha and Matt - Cha Cha Cha
Nothing to say. Fab!!! Not too keen on the music, though.

Week 7: Review

All the couples danced a new dance to them:

1) Kelly and Brendan - Jive
"Johnny B Goode" by Chuck Berry
My score = 8
Judge's score (average) = 9



2) Letitia and Darren - Foxtrot
"Call Me Irresponsible" by Bobby Darin
My score = 9
Judge's score (average) = 9



3) Kenny and Ola - Cha Cha Cha
"Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson
My score = 7
Judge's score (average) = 5



4) Gethin and Camilla - Rumba
"Lost" by Michael Buble
My score = 8
Judge's score (average) = 8



5) John and Nicole - Tango
"Dance with Me" by Debelah Morgan
My score = 8
Judge's score (average) = 7



6) Kate and Anton - Paso Doble
"Somebody told Me" by the Killers
My score = 7
Judge's score (average) = 5



7) Aleesha and Matt - Waltz
"A Time for Us" by Johnny Mathis
My score = 9
Judge's score (average) = 10



8) Matt and Flavia - Quickstep
"Is You or Is You Ain't My Baby" by BB King
My score = 9
Judge's score (average) = 9




The professionals danced a Foxtrot to "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off" by Louis and Ella, and "Pennies from Heaven" by Frank Sinatra.
Guest Latin Champions also danced a Rumba and Samba medley to "Look of Love" by Diane Krall and "Mas Que Nada" by Sergio Mendes and the Black-Eyed Peas.

In the dance-off was Kate and John.
All the judges saved John.
Kate danced her last dance to "Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers.

Week 7: Result

The dance-off was John and... KATE!!! Finally!!!
Obviously John was saved by all. I never thought I'd see the day Kate walked out of the competition. Better luck next year, Anton!

Week 7: Comments

1) Kelly and Brendan - Jive
Nearest thing to Jill and Darren's? I don't think so! I wasn't keen on the music, and I didn't think the dance was that good to be honest! What makes her stand out to the judges?

2) Letitia and Darren - Foxtrot
She has improved drastically, and this was fantastic. She suits the Ballroom outfits more, and she doesn't have to mover her hips, which is good for her. Very good!

3) Kenny and Ola - Cha Cha Cha
He's got better, but it was all Michael Jackson moves: no Latin American moves! I think he has got to go soon if this programme is dance-based.

4) Gethin and Camilla - Rumba
Absolutely amazing! He was pleased with his scores, but like Gabby said, the judges were really harsh. They're not a couple so it must have been hard for him. One of the best dances of the series'.

5) John and Nicole - Tango
His best Ballroom dance so far, but nowhere near as good as his Latin. And if you think about it, I think it looks like it should be the other way around. He might go soon...

6) Kate and Anton - Paso Doble
Her best Latin dance so far. But that's really not saying much. Good choice of music and clever choreography, but... poor Anton. Let's leave it like that.

7) Aleesha and Matt - Waltz
Amazing. Beautiful. Absolutely fantastic. I find her Latin more exciting and she suits the outfits, but her Ballroom is so elegant and beautiful. Lovely.

8) Matt and Flavia - Quickstep
I didn't notice the trip, but after re-watching it, I can see why he was marked down. I thought it was alright. Actually, it was really quite good. But not his best dance in my opinion.

Week 6: Review

All the couples danced either a Salsa or a Vieniesse Waltz:

1) Gethin and Camilla - Vieniesse Waltz
"Fallin'" by Alicia Keys
My score = 9
Judge's score (average) = 9



2) Penny and Ian - Salsa
"Higher" by Gloria Estefan
My score = 7
Judge's score (average) = 6



3) Matt and Flavia - Vieniesse Waltz
"When a Man Loves a Woman" by Michael Bolton
My score = 8
Judge's score (average) = 7



4) Kate and Anton - Salsa
"Peanut Vendor" by Anita O'Day
My score = 6
Judge's score (average) = 5



5) Letitia and Darren - Salsa
"Pastime Paradise" by Ray Barretto
My score = 7
Judge's score (average) = 6



6) Kenny and Ola - Vieniesse Waltz
"Flower of Scotland" by Lulu
My score = 7
Judge's score (average) = 7



7) John and Nicole - Salsa
"Ran Kan Kan" by Tito Puente
My score = 10
Judge's score (average) = 9



8) Kelly and Brendan - Vieniesse Waltz
"Delilah" by Tom Jones
My score = 8
Judge's score (average) = 9



9) Aleesha and Matt - Salsa
My score = 10
Judge's score (average) = 9



The professionals danced a Jive to "Rebel Yell" by Billy Idol.
And all the couples danced a Jitterbug in honour of Remembrance Weekend to "In the Mood" by Glen Miller, "Bounce Me, Brother" by Andews Sisters and "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" by Bette Midler.











In the dance-off was Penny and Matt. This is another surprising choice by the public.
Arlene saved Penny, but the rest saved Matt.
Penny danced her last dance to "Didn't I Blow Your Mind" by the Delfronics.

Week 6: Result

Another shock bottom-two: Penny and Matt. I thought Matt would be the girl's heart-throb and would go to the final! And I feel so sorry for Penny.

Arlene saved Penny, but Matt was saved by the rest of the judges. Penny cried her way out of the competition.

Week 6: Comments

1) Gethin and Camilla - Vieniesse Waltz
Really good. Gethin is much better at Ballroom than Latin. A really good dance. Absolutely great!

2) Penny and Ian - Salsa
I'd hate to be with Penny at a party: Give her a party atmosphere and she goes wild! It was better than her Jive, though.

3) Matt and Flavia - Vieniesse Waltz
Not very keen on his dance. Definately nowhere near as good as he can be. A bit of a disappointment, really.

4) Kate and Anton - Salsa
Not their worst dance, but nowhere near as good as their Week 5 Foxtrot. Hate the song after playing and singing it. And not so keen on the outfit. But it was alright.

5) Letitia and Darren - Salsa
Not very impressed. Again, not so keen on the outfit. And Darren's Salsas are never that good: just look at Emma Bunton's! But I love her, and she did OK.

6) Kenny and Ola - Vieniesse Waltz
Awww, bless him! His best dance. Needs some timing work, but he did really well.

7) John and Nicole - Salsa
All I can say is "Wow!!!". I can see why Bruno saved him so he could see his Salsa. Amazing!!!

8) Kelly and Brendan - Vieniesse Waltz
I beg to differ with Craig: I didn't like the Paso Doble twist to it. I think Brendan did it so he could give the dance a saucy twist. Didn't appreciate it.

9) Aleesha and Matt - Salsa
One word: A-Mazing!

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Have got behind updating. Am hopefully going to get fully up-to-date!

Week 5: Review

All the couples danced either a Paso Doble or a Foxtrot:

1) Kelly and Brendan - Paso Doble
"You Give Love a Bad Name" by Bon Jovi
My score = 7
Judge's score (average) = 7




2) John and Nicole - Foxtrot
"My Guy" by
My score = 8
Judge's score (average) = 6



3) Letitia and Darren - Paso Doble
"Live and Let Die" by Guns N' Roses
My score = 9
Judge's score (average) = 8



4) Gethin and Camilla - Foxtrot
"Don't It Make Your Brown Eyes Blue" by Crystal Gayle
My score = 9
Judge's score (average) = 8



5) Kenny and Ola - Paso Doble
"Take Me Out" by Franz Ferdinand
My score = 7
Judge's score (average) = 6





6) Aleesha and Matthew - Foxtrot
"Heaven" by DJ Sammy
My score = 9
Judge's score (average) = 9



7) Dom and Lilia - Paso Doble
"El Gato Montes" by Ramon Cortez
My score = 8
Judge's score (average) = 7



8) Kate and Anton - Foxtrot
"I Could Write a Book" by Harry Connick Jr.
My score = 7
Judge's score (average) = 7



9) Matt and Flavia - Paso Doble
"Smooth Criminal" by Alien Ant Farm
My score = 9
Judge's score (average) = 8



10) Penny and Ian - Foxtrot
"This Can't Be Love" by Nat King Cole
My score = 10
Judge's score (average) = 9



The professionals danced a Vieniesse Waltz to "With A Little Help From My Friends" by Joe Cocker.

In the bottom two were Dom and John.
All the judges saved John, commenting on Dom's lack of rhythm.
Dom danced his last dance to "Last Request" by Paolo Nutini

Week 5: Result

In the bottom two were John and Dom. This is John's second time.
All the judges saved John, leaving Dom to leave Strictly Come Dancing.

Week 5: Comments

1) Kelly and Brendan - Paso Doble
I think Kelly tried to show off too much this week, and her caping did her no good. I'm glad the judges showed this in their comments. May-be she will go out...?

2) John and Nicole - Foxtrot
Bless him! He has obviously trained like mad this week to get a good ballroom dance, and it paid off. Much better than his American Smooth. I think his Latin is much better, though.

3) Letitia and Darren - Paso Doble
Wow! I think was the best female Paso on the night! She is so camp, but I love her! Amazing!

4) Gethin and Camilla - Foxtrot
Through the weeks, Geth has always been in my top few when marking. He did very well tonight, and I think the judge's marks were too harsh. At least one 9!!!

5) Kenny and Ola - Paso Doble
I never thought I'd see the day when I saw a sequin-enstudded kilt! His best dance to date it my opinion. Sad to see him at the bottom of the table.

6) Aleesha and Matt - Foxtrot
Not the best choice of music, but the great dancers never seem to get great music for the Foxtrot ("Take Another Little Piece of My Heart" for Louisa and Vincent) but it was a great dance.

7) Dom and Lilia - Paso Doble
Not the best outfit in the world. I've also noticed that Dom seems to like pink: he has worn it/used it (on his cape) in his Jive, American Smooth AND Paso Doble. Lilia is a great choreographer and her dance was good, but Dom isn't the best dancer in the world.

8) Kate and Anton - Foxtrot
What a transformation! "From caterpillar to butterfly" as Len said (to Jason and Kylie in Week 2 in Series 1). It suited her, and it showed. And the fact that she had Mr Foxtrot as her partner helped. I hope she stays in.

9) Matt and Flavia - Paso Doble
Wasn't sure about the choice of music, but it worked well for their dance. It wasn't his best dance, but it was alright.

10) Penny and Ian - Foxtrot
As Len would say, "One word: fantastic". If Kelly's American Smooth deserved a 10, this deserved four 10s!!! Amazing. Very harshly marked.