Strictly Come Dancing 2009

[Lena & Harry Smith]

We also can't help feeling sorry for Alesha. She hasn't yet been able to take a leaf out of Arlene's book ...work herself up a little and articulate how a dancers shoulders and back should be, but we could tell that she's been watching the XFactor, when she commented to one of the dancers.. You nailed it.!!!
Not easy for her to have to compete, but she will improve and will be ok.

[Lena & Harry Smith]

Well, Rav cartwheeled off into the sunset last night, allowing Lynda another chance to perform next week, and leaving lucky Joe still shadow boxing around the floor.
Felt sorry for Craig Kelly. He tried really hard, but has little idea of timing and Ricky Groves will have to avoid bursting a blood vessel the way he's going.
Phil Tuffnell is the most relaxed, but I would like to see Natalie stay and do well, and Jo too. We thought Jo was good last week, in spite of Craig's acid remarks. and was quite glad that Brendon spoke up for her and that she's still there. Brendan seems to be really patient and kind to Jo, he must have mellowed.
I love watching Ali and Brian Fortuna, surely they will go far, and Jade could improve a lot and surprise.
Word reached our ears ( whisper) that Ricky had previously had salsa lessons, surprise surprise... well not really

[Rmoore]

Also nice to hear them use Matt's Billy May arrangement of Put On A Happy Face too!

Richard

[Lena & Harry Smith]

We both actually made that comment together when that song struck up Richard and we are hoping that the message is finally getting through to those who choose the music for these performances, which has often been dire, and particularly when the experts including the panel emphasise to the entrants how important it is to feel the music that tells a story within, and matches the appropriate dance.

[Sandra]

In complete agreement Lena and Harry.
In page 3 of todays Express Matt is mentioned.
Phil Tufnell has had keyhole surgery on his knee after injuring it on Strictly.
Quote: The pair performed a quickstep to 'Put on a happy face' made famous by crooner Matt Monro

[Mark Fox]

Oh Dear! Tony Beak,sorry,Anton Du Beque(?)has made a racist remark off camera on Strictly-similar to the one Carole Thatcher made off camera on THE ONE SHOW. Unlike Carole he seems to be'fire'-proof!

[Marian]

We seem to have given up on "Strictly" this year!

Apparently Jack Jones nearly made the guest spot according to an interview from Wales recently..
"With his old school American pedigree and a tour to promote it’s a surprise that Jones hasn’t enjoyed a Brucie bonus on Strictly Come Dancing, but he laments a scheduling mix-up.

“My people didn’t realise I was friends with him and by the time they did the only space I had that I could do it on this tour was the week Bruce had booked Mariah Carey,” he groans."

Marian

[Mark Fox]

I wasn't aware Mariah was booked for'Strictly....?

[Mark Fox]

This week Nelly Furtado&James Morrison duet.'BROKEN STRINGS'

[Mark Fox]

What strange guest performers?Bette Midler this week!

[Lena & Harry Smith]

Bette Midler was on the "One Show " a couple of nights ago and said B.....KS.
Haven't heard anything from the Green Room yet. !!!

[Lena & Harry Smith]

Who will be eliminated tomorrow night on Strictly.?

We are hoping that Ali and Brian will win the competition.

[Marian]

We would like to see Ali and Brian win too Lena and Harry.
I don't really want Chris to go on Saturday as he has come on such a journey and done so well, but he will probably be the one to least mind going at this stage.
Marian

[mariana44]

I am keeping my fingers crossed for Ali and Brian-although I heard Ali was injured--but I would also love to see Ola win.

[Marian]

Well, surprise result last night!!!!!!!!
I felt really sorry for Ali and Brian after getting 5 tens for their American Smooth.
Anyway, good luck to the finalists. I feel there could be a surprise result next week too!
Marian