General Chat

Just read that Nick will not be dancing this weekend due to another injury.

Sadly for Tom I think he was/is not really well known and Toya has been around for years. I am obviously not qualified to judge the dancing in the dance off but as three out of the four judges voted for her she must have been better than Tom I suppose. For me the sad thing is that, if there is a footballer in the dancers they always get through even if they are rubbish.
Tom, I think, was in the middle of the combined leader board. so can't have had many votes from the public.

I didn't see it, I am pleased to say, but did you see that the result was leaked before last nights show? How mean.

I just caught the dance off and cannot quite believe that Toyah got through. She must have a big fan base voting for her :-0

And on we go to the next week. :-)

Well I feel sorry for Tom because whereas he was by no means the best dancer, he was not the worst :-(

He did look devastated and a bit in shock as I think he thought he had a lot more to give :-(

It tells it all when Toyah's partner even looked shocked that they were going through
:-(

I suppose that is part of the show with the public vote making for an unpredictable outcome :-0

It was a good night, they all did well with some way ahead of the others and a couple way behind.

I too liked Wyn and Tasha, bothe beautiful to watch. But I also liked Sarah and Vito, he is such a good coreographer. I don't usually enjoy the paso but I liked that one, very dramatic. Paul, Toya and Punam are way behind in the judges scores so they may all be at risk. again it depends on the public but Paul will have the football supporters to vote for him so it may well be toys to go although in my mind it shouldn't be.

I agree Maddie with everything you've said :-D

I think this week the boys outshone the girls :-0

Again, I thought Chris was very good. How he performs to the standard that he does is just amazing but Dianne deserves a lot of credit too:-)

I did like JB's Cha Cha Cha but the stars of the show for me too were Wynne & Tasha:-D

It will be interesting to see who the public vote off but I too think it will be Toyah or Paul, with Toyah to go :-(

I think they all upped their game last night, although some's abilities were better than others.

For me the best dances of the night were Wynn and Tasha. Both dancing the Viennese Waltz. Not a lot to choose between them. Beautiful.

Shane did a very good Tango, did not know about all the flack he has been having.

I think it could be between Paul with his novelty dance or Toyah to go tonight. :-(

Looking forward to the show tonight, haven't found a favourite yet.
Happy that Nick is dancing tonight think he is dancing an American Smooth.

Toyah definitely has to up her game last week was not good.

First show proper tonight, again a flask and blanket effort :-0

I wonder if Nick will be taking part as he has hurt his arm. Looking forward to seeing Chris again :-)

:-D :-D :-D @maggie

Chris has definitely got Craig summed up

'I'm too k******** to care what your score is'! :-D :-D :-D

I thought it was good too although I must confess to a bit of channel hopping during

the chat.
Chris was fantastic and loved his comments afterwards :-D :-D

Well that was a saga! I got a numb bum from sitting through it ;-)

I made notes all the way through, but agree that most of the girls did slightly better than the boys. Although Craig disagreed I though Shane did very well :-(

Not sure I like a hirsute Craig, but it may be cos he is in Panto this year? Still doing his maiden aunt act of disgust, but hopefully he will thaw out a bit as the series progresses ;-) See Anton has adopted Len's Seveeeeern. :-)

I though Chris's dance was nothing short of remarkable. Such a quick witted fella, he offered to drive Craig home. :-D :-D

I see Dave Arch got a mention in passing, but still not naming the singers. :-| They are an integral part of the show, and without them it would not be the same. Come on girls give them a proper mention.

The screeching upstairs with Claudia was reaching fever pitch again. Show your appreciation, but the constant chanting does get a bit wearing.

A good show nevertheless, we will see what we will see over the coming weeks. :-D

I think they all did well, it must be nerve wracking dancing in front of a live audience and knowing that millions are watching at home :-0

I too think Chris did very well and Dianne has to be congratulated on her teaching abilities. To be able to dance when fully sighted is one thing but to dance like that being blind is nothing short of brilliant :-0

I thought the girls outshone the boys though :-0. With Tasha, Sarah, Sam & Montell leading the way.

JB and Amy with their Waltz were the best for the boys and yes it was great to see Amy back :-) <3

I also thought for the boys Wynne surprised and I can see him being a contender moving forward :-)

There are some that have a bit of catching up to do even though it is only Week 1 :-0

It will be interesting to see how the Class of 24 all get on when the competition starts proper next week :-0

Well done to them all for a cracking first show :-D

I was quite impressed with the blind comedian Chris as wasnt sure how it would work but he did do better than some!

There are some with good potential and some who wont last long!

I thought it was entertaining tonight and there are some with good potential

Good idea Ann, probably the best way to watch it. :-D :-D

Not home this evening so I will be whizzing through the recording Ibexpect.

First show proper tonight, with all 15 contestants! And it is gonna be a long 'un. :-0 :-0 :-0

7 to 9.25 :-0 :-0 :-D

Pack your thermos, sandwiches and wheel out the commode. :-D :-D

Keeeeeeep dancing! :-)

Well that was a saga last nigh! All that padding just to see who is matched with who.

The jokers in the pack are definitely Chris and Wynne. Loved the gag with the GP, thought that was very witty.

Lovely to see Amy back. Her special showcase brought a tear to my eye. She is such a pretty girl and she has a very positive look on life <3

Pleased that Neil has a partner this year, he has been in the background for a few years now. But sad that Kai does not have a pairing.

Great to see Ellie and Vito reprise their winning dance, I had forgotton how dramatic it was.

The photos at the end with Dave Myers and Robin Windsor was a lovely touch, as we have lost both of them this year. So sad <3

As far as I could see the competitors are all very keen, but I think two of them have very big egos, so will be interesting as the weeks progress. :-0

Roll on the first show proper! :-)