Strictly Come Dancing 2023 #11

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I know this was covered on the other thread but Fleurs rap was cringe worthy, I feel like she's constantly like "when iiiii was on the show" "oh I remember when I was on the show" it feels like the Fleur East show. Tbh I think she has main character wannabe energy, she was the same in I'm a celeb.

Also this might be controversial but I don't think Layton is that great or Bobby. They are both over hyped. I don't think it's fair when they have dance experience. 🤷🏻‍♀️
 
I wouldn't call it 'grandstanding.' Many other celebs and pros repost fan reactions/comments on their dances, and thank them for their messages. I don't see how his stories are any different. And none of the other same-sex partnerships have danced in gender-nonconforming clothes/makeup etc, so he is the first to do that. Even though progress has been made it is still important for LGBTQ+ kids to see representation/have role models to look up to. I'm happy for little Tommy.

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diamondthunder said:
I wouldn't call it 'grandstanding.' Many other celebs and pros repost fan reactions/comments on their dances, and thank them for their messages. I don't see how his stories are any different. And none of the other same-sex partnerships have danced in gender-nonconforming clothes/makeup etc, so he is the first to do that. Even though progress has been made it is still important for LGBTQ+ kids to see representation/have role models to look up to. I'm happy for little Tommy.

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My son loves watching Layton. Kids are open, warm and accepting so why can't adults be? I think it's great for all kids to see a proud gay black man who can wear makeup and heels, maybe dresses, dancing with a man. Not just the kids who need that representation, but all children so they might grow up not to be bigots.
 
Missyboo25 said:
I know this was covered on the other thread but Fleurs rap was cringe worthy, I feel like she's constantly like "when iiiii was on the show" "oh I remember when I was on the show" it feels like the Fleur East show. Tbh I think she has main character wannabe energy, she was the same in I'm a celeb.

Also this might be controversial but I don't think Layton is that great or Bobby. They are both over hyped. I don't think it's fair when they have dance experience. 🤷🏻‍♀️
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Does Bobby have dance experience?
 
Holmessk said:
OMG I ♥ Layton and Nikita 😍
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They seem to be so genuinely fond of each other - the Strictly sorting hat gets it wrong sometimes but it did a great job with them.
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Captainmouse said:
Don’t watch EE, but just switched over and caught the last min. Bobby in police car, less time EE more SCD?
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Arrested for attempted murder, immediate punishment is having to dance with Dianne. 🤣
 
Woolmercardington said:
I believe Adam mentioned on his socials, that due to work, he's only had one day to learn the routine.
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Flashbacks to Peter Andre’s jive. Here’s hoping for another “standing ovation”


nickgrimshaw said:
My mind can not and will not be able to comprehend Neil ever being married to Katya 🤯🤯
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On the basis of zero evidence other than my own opinion, when they were competing internationally, being married to a British passport holder may have significantly simplified entry into certain countries for someone with a Russian passport.
Pasha’s biography has a section on the difficulties he and Anya experienced getting into the US on Russian passports.

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Amy Dowden and Sara Davies announced as a pairing on 'Celebrity Antiques Roadshow' (who knew that was a thing??)
They seem like a strange combination, I didn't realise they were close.
Dianne is also listed to be taking part.
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They shared a pair of trousers. That’s a special kind of closeness.
 
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Fillyjonk said:
My son loves watching Layton. Kids are open, warm and accepting so why can't adults be? I think it's great for all kids to see a proud gay black man who can wear makeup and heels, maybe dresses, dancing with a man. Not just the kids who need that representation, but all children so they might grow up not to be bigots.
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This! I love Layton and am so happy he's paired with Nikita!
 
LennyBriscoe said:
That whole thing lives in my head rent free 😂
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It’s my Roman Empire! 😁
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glasgow27 said:
Very common in the dance world. 99% sure that it was the same for the Cutlers.
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Yes, that’s my feeling too: I’m fairly certain South African passports aren’t universally welcomed either.

The number of cross-nationality married dance partnerships certainly is high. I’m sure some of them are genuine love matches (e.g. the Jordans), but many will be a different kind of ‘contract’.
 
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Libbylulu said:
Is that his way to get people to say ‘oh bless, I’ll give him a vote’
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My response to this is why are you even doing the show if you don’t have any time to schedule in learning a dance a week until you get voted off .

How can he possibly learn a new routine in just one day? What a plum. Adam will not get my vote .
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glasgow27 said:
Karen saying that she's using what Eddie is good and 'natural' at. Given the 'Cha Cha', sounds like a cop out to me. Seems to think the judges were too harsh and the focus should be on entertaining.
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Karen is an idiot - while she is correct it’s an entertainment show . The celebs are judged on their dancing technique therefore to not teach your celeb the correct technique is just crappy for the celeb.
 
I can't bring myself to care about Adam either way tbh. I had no idea who he was before Strictly and I'll probably forget him promptly after.

He's not the first or the last celebrity to have to learn a routine with very little training but honestly it does surprise me that Waterloo Rd is a BBC show and they're fine with him publicising that he gets no let up from them. Interesting that BBC gave Bobby and Nigel breaks and not him.
 
Fillyjonk said:
I can't bring myself to care about Adam either way tbh. I had no idea who he was before Strictly and I'll probably forget him promptly after.

He's not the first or the last celebrity to have to learn a routine with very little training but honestly it does surprise me that Waterloo Rd is a BBC show and they're fine with him publicising that he gets no let up from them. Interesting that BBC gave Bobby and Nigel breaks and not him.
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Was the same with Kym last year. I'd say the BBC are desperate to try and make Waterloo Road happen.
 
Crumpet41 said:
Karen is an idiot - while she is correct it’s an entertainment show . The celebs are judged on their dancing technique therefore to not teach your celeb the correct technique is just crappy for the celeb.
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It spoke volumes of her approach. I get a slight feeling that she was hoping to phone it in by relying on Eddie's rhythm and entertainment factor to get through and was a little butthurt that she didn't get away with it.
 
Missyboo25 said:
I know this was covered on the other thread but Fleurs rap was cringe worthy, I feel like she's constantly like "when iiiii was on the show" "oh I remember when I was on the show" it feels like the Fleur East show. Tbh I think she has main character wannabe energy, she was the same in I'm a celeb.

Also this might be controversial but I don't think Layton is that great or Bobby. They are both over hyped. I don't think it's fair when they have dance experience. 🤷🏻‍♀️
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Bobby doesn’t have dance experience but Nigel has arguably more than Layton. Angela R literally has a Strictly themed fitness DVD and Angels S did competitive Irish dancing. Would you rather watch 12 Les Dennis? The good ones make the first 6 weeks bearable 😂 it’s an entertainment show, every year there are a range of dance abilities/experience. It’s fine. They never win anyway! #dannymac 😭
 
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