Strictly Come Dancing 2023 #32

[Libbylulu]

I’m sad Annabel left. She went over and above what anyone expected of her and Johannes should be congratulated on how he built up her confidence and got her to the semifinals. Bobby is Shirl’s favourite ‘young man’, Layton is Motsi’s but I think Craig had a soft spot for Annabel. No surprise he chose her at the dance off.

 

[ButtonDownTheHutches]

I’ve never understood why some people get so worked up over the fact they act like the results are filmed live. I can’t say i’ve even given it a second thought or care

I don’t understand the kvetching either. They say ‘on Saturday night, x happened …’ because that’s that makes sense in the context of when the show is aired. That’s pretty obvious, surely?

 

[DoseofReality]

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Awwww, love this

I wonder if Ore cried seeing this...

 

[Boring Monday]

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Awwww, love this

Is she after another plane ticket and nibbles?

 

[Sea]

I wonder if Ore cried seeing this...

And Joanne clifton will mention their singin in the rain in choreography corner

Is she after another plane ticket and nibbles?

Ore's took the red eye flight to remind her he is Gene Kelly II

 

[soccergirl]

They don't even get to have that one. The one they get is a smaller version.



He needs to go to that place where Layton and his fella were in a bath of wine.

Less than a week until we find out just how much of a douchebage Gio really is.

I was wondering what this meant till I remembered that Amanda might spill! But she’s probably under an NDA, right?

 

[LennyBriscoe]

She’s still arguing back with random people on the BBC Instagram page. Jayde vibes! She also needs to acquaint herself with basic punctuation and spelling. It’s not a good look for a pro to be seeking out comments and responding when criticised. If Nigel () hadn’t been injured, they wouldn’t be there

I get she’s having a hard time with her father and best friend both being ill, and that may have a part to play…but at the same time, this is Classic Dianne for me. Bobby was genuinely crying for Annabel last night (imo, to me it looked genuine) and Dianne had pursed her face up in such a way she looked like a cartoon mouse and then dried away an invisible tear when she remembered about the cameras could be on her.

She’ll be FUMING they didn’t get the Clauditorium chat and there wasn’t an epic fanfare at them getting through.

I haven’t had much time to follow these threads this year (which is a shame because this is my only go-to place for everyone’s opinion being different but mostly respected (unless you fancy Neil, Stephen Jacko ) and actual conversations about what we think are to be had) but the last time I was able to follow in real time, people were concerned for Dianne being partnered with an inappropriate overgrown toddler but I’m sensing a change in vibe…is everyone rooting for Bobby to keep strong until Saturday? (absolutely no shade by the way)

 

[LowCalCalzoneZone]

I've said this before but I think the pros being competitive, sad, disappointed, ecstatic etc and showing all these emotions is absolutely fine (and healthy!). But spending time trawling social media and replying to comments that she's not tagged in primarily isn't great for own own mental health or a good use of her time right now, but also this tweet sums it up

Because what good does it do really? Just stirs up some of the more hateful comments, and it's not going to help Bobby win. He's been in two dance offs, their chances are incredibly slim - just be rightly proud of themselves that they made it this far and enjoy the last week.

(Btw, I don't think Dianne is deliberately doing it to stir up more hate towards Layton)

 

[Boogs]

Yes I think Blackpool changed a lot of people’s views about Bobby and Dianne. He appeared to handle being in the DO well and was comforting her whilst she bawled her head off. It should be about the contestant and their journey and the professionals job is to teach and showcase them but Dianne is very self focused. Her Facebook posts in fan groups reminding people that Bobby had no dance experience just seem to highlight her desperation to win at any costs.

 

[IdeletedbutI'mbackagain]

Yes I think Blackpool changed a lot of people’s views about Bobby and Dianne. He appeared to handle being in the DO well and was comforting her whilst she bawled her head off. It should be about the contestant and their journey and the professionals job is to teach and showcase them but Dianne is very self focused. Her Facebook posts in fan groups reminding people that Bobby had no dance experience just seem to highlight her desperation to win at any costs.

He really impressed me this weekend, it seems learning two dances actually suited him!! Maybe made him focus more.. he could surprise us this weekend!! He's come a long way from this:


I just think it's unfair to punish him cause of who his pro is. This show is meant to be about the novice celebrity so I'm not going get too hung up on what Dianne is up to. I just wish if she insists on keeping her hair that colour that she keeps her roots maintained cause it just detracts from the beautiful costumes and in turn distracts from their dance. It's basic upkeep she should be doing as a pro tbh.

 

[Fillyjonk]

Normally when a pro gets their celeb to the final, by that point even if you don't particularly rate them you can see they've done well. Not really getting it from Dianne. Her choreo has remained to be naff and weird, the success is down to frothing Britain Furst nans and teenage girls, oh and her behaviour this year has been true to form me, me, me for Dianne turned up to eleven.

If she hasn't decided to go and have weird Sugg babies and comes back next year, I hope it'll be bench or duffer for her. Gal needs humbling!

 

[posy]

I just want to know why Gio seems to dislike Vito so much - he always looks fuming when Vito is talking. I don’t remember him being like that last series.

 

[Gym&Tonic]

Dianne is behaving very unprofessionally. Bobby hasn’t received anywhere near the level of criticism Layton has but Nikita hasn’t started arguing with people on social media, someone needs to step in and tell her to reign it in because it’s doing Bobby a huge disservice.

 

[ChastityDingle]

Yes I think Blackpool changed a lot of people’s views about Bobby and Dianne. He appeared to handle being in the DO well and was comforting her whilst she bawled her head off. It should be about the contestant and their journey and the professionals job is to teach and showcase them but Dianne is very self focused. Her Facebook posts in fan groups reminding people that Bobby had no dance experience just seem to highlight her desperation to win at any costs.

Agreed. I liked Bobby, I vaguely knew him from his role in Eastenders which I watch from time to time.
His initial behaviour in the training room put me off him.

In Blackpool, he was definitely the mature one about the dance off while Dianne was in bits. I know her dad is having treatment and I did think at the time, that was at least partly why she got so emotional, rather than it being purely about the dance off.

I think it's evident now that he is working hard and he acquitted himself quite well on Saturday night. That dragging of Dianne across the floor was cringeworthy but he is doing what has been choreographed for him so that's not his fault.

Dianne would never have been a favourite of mine, but I thought she was okay. The nonsense she spouted after THE LIFT last week about how she trusted him more than the actual pros had my eyes rolling. Also her insensitivity about being the only female pro left - given the fact that Nigel and Katya had to withdraw because of Nigel being injured - was eye watering. (Apart from the fact that she couldn't hold a candle to Katya, talent wise, imo.)

I like Bobby again (although he is not my winner) but I wish Shirley would STFU - 'king of ballroom' - stop trying to make it happen, Shirl. And Dianne should really stay far away from social media, imo. She is doing Bobby no favours, and is just showing herself up.

 

[brunettelass]

Lord so we’re not allowed to mention Annabel being batshit? Next you’ll be saying we’re not allowed to talk about FannyRat’s instababes, or anything else outside the show.

I’m glad Johannes is free now. Next year he needs a complex-free, human golden retriever.

back on topic! Ellie and Vito looked so hot in the CCC. I can’t believe they were prepared to dance off in those horrid PVC outfits! Maybe part of Vito’s fetish collection?

It took me a minute to realise that the green strip on this picture wasn’t censoring something in Vito’s trousers but was in fact stuck to the side of the stairwell

 

[MeghanSnarkle]

I've said this before but I think the pros being competitive, sad, disappointed, ecstatic etc and showing all these emotions is absolutely fine (and healthy!). But spending time trawling social media and replying to comments that she's not tagged in primarily isn't great for own own mental health or a good use of her time right now, but also this tweet sums it up

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Because what good does it do really? Just stirs up some of the more hateful comments, and it's not going to help Bobby win. He's been in two dance offs, their chances are incredibly slim - just be rightly proud of themselves that they made it this far and enjoy the last week.

(Btw, I don't think Dianne is deliberately doing it to stir up more hate towards Layton)

The thing is she attracts her own kind.

Her loyal fans copy the way she speaks .

She gloats, they gloat .

Dianne jumps in comments preaching 'Hes not a trained dancer and I'll say what I like ' then her fans start coping her saying the exact same thing relentlessly to those who like either Nigel or Layton, its been so petty and very draining to be on the receiving end of it all series its like she gives them permission to be rude to others because she's out there in the comments doing it along with them .

 

[DoseofReality]

I've said this before but I think the pros being competitive, sad, disappointed, ecstatic etc and showing all these emotions is absolutely fine (and healthy!). But spending time trawling social media and replying to comments that she's not tagged in primarily isn't great for own own mental health or a good use of her time right now, but also this tweet sums it up

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Because what good does it do really? Just stirs up some of the more hateful comments, and it's not going to help Bobby win. He's been in two dance offs, their chances are incredibly slim - just be rightly proud of themselves that they made it this far and enjoy the last week.

(Btw, I don't think Dianne is deliberately doing it to stir up more hate towards Layton)

the way that tweet is written is a big clue .

Dianne even said in that Newsround interview that everytime she goes to reset the music etc in rehearsal she ends up on Instagram, it's not healthy.

I was wondering what this meant till I remembered that Amanda might spill! But she’s probably under an NDA, right?

Not sure if would just cover while the show is on or not?

I think the show has to be the one to actually axe some of the pros now, not just bench them because what's the point of that? And some are unlikely to go off their own back.

And so long adjeu to yeau and yeah and yeah Shirley, Anton and Jason.

 

[MidCenturyMadOne]

I just want to know why Gio seems to dislike Vito so much - he always looks fuming when Vito is talking. I don’t remember him being like that last series.

I still think it is because Vito is a good friend of Jowita’s, and possibly got defensive of her with him, but who knows? Gio can see Vito taking the ‘hot sexy italian pro’ crown and could be resentful of that?
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the way that tweet is written is a big clue .

Dianne even said in that Newsround interview that everytime she goes to reset the music etc in rehearsal she ends up on Instagram, it's not healthy.



Not sure if would just cover while the show is on or not?

I think the show has to be the one to actually axe some of the pros now, not just bench them because what's the point of that? And some are unlikely to go off their own back.

And so long adjeu to yeau and yeah and yeah Shirley, Anton and Jason.

The show needs a massive reshuffle and a lot of deadwood extracted. Thinking about judges, I’d like to see Robin Windsor on there, he judges the dances online every week and is very experienced, plus he has a massive Vito crush

 

[Tanley]

I am delighted for Layton and Nikita to get all the way through to the final and only hit the DO once. It must feel extra special to know the public have voted you into the final, rather than the judges having to save you.

 

[ChastityDingle]

I would love to know what the other pros think of Dianne's behaviour.
Some of the others - possibly Nancy - alluded to her being the only female pro in the semi finals in a 'yay Dianne' type of comment on ITT. Hope she doesn't need lifting anytime soon though, lol.

The time to 'big up' your celebrity is onscreen, saying they are wonderful, and you're so proud of them. The usual stuff.
Not on social media beating a drum about the fact that Bobby can't dance has no dance experience. He has genuinely done well to get this far.

I think he would have been eliminated (and would have been quite happy about it) had things happened differently for Nigel and Katya. Imagine the reaction from Dianne though . Ah well.