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Notsogrand Fri 19-Aug-11 00:02:40

I'm anticipating howls of protest but I love, love, love, Strictly Come Dancing.
So this thread is for all things Strictly. Can't wait!!!!

Jacey Sat 29-Oct-11 23:09:02

Annobel ...have I read these posts correctly ...Chelsee has had two alterations ...lips and 'boobage'?? confused

Granny23 Sat 29-Oct-11 23:36:41

I simply cannot stand the way that Jason and Russell dance around with their mouths hanging open. Smile, scowl or look haughty depending on the dance but please shut your !!*!!*!! mouth.shock

glammanana Sun 30-Oct-11 00:01:20

Granny23 the word here in Liverpool is "shut your gob"

susiecb Sun 30-Oct-11 09:20:36

I have loved Stricitly up until now but last nights offering was dire!! I can really do without some chavvy has-been footballer shoving his proably inadequate groinage like a cut price porn star into the camera in what is supposed to be a family show, Anton has a 'please rescue me' look on his face as he tries to drop that silly woman on her nut, the loud Waterloo Road girl was 'in tears' when her boobage dropped out of her dress, Jason oiled his way round the floor like the profesionally trained dancer he is having been in a number of musicals, that nice girl Holly was made to look like a fairy elephant in the Swan Lake number. As for the panel - sack the lot of them- highly inconstistent marking and comments and they are boring - dont get me started on Atishoo or whatever her name is. The only interesting part of this show is the orchestra and the singers- or is it my diet that's making me crabby?smile

Annobel Sun 30-Oct-11 09:40:53

Jacey that's what I've heard, but of course can't vouch for it. Do they look real to you? Certainly older photos don't seem to show so much superstructure.

nanachrissy Sun 30-Oct-11 11:00:56

I'm afraid I agree with you Susiecb. If you have your boobs enlarged but are embarrassed by them...?? COVER THEM UP!! The judges seem to be biased in Jason's favour, not sure why. The costumes this year have been either dire or very pretty( mainly dire!) I am getting fed up with it and I never thought I'd say that! shock

Notsogrand Sun 30-Oct-11 11:23:07

I don't think Arsenal (sorry Chelsee) was too bothered about boobage exposure. As she ran to the top of the steps, someone draped a chiffon scarf around her neck to preserve her modesty, but she didn't seem to take advantage of the offer.

Off to find saucer of milk now.

Love the word groinage! It sounds like something from a drain or soakaway system.

Jacey Sun 30-Oct-11 15:42:55

OK susiecb and Notsogrand ...this would be a good time for the [can't stop laughing] emocion that GNHQ still hasn't provided!! smile

But still think there was more 'good' than 'bad' in last night's show. Might change my mind though once we know what happened last nigt in tonight's show confused

gracesmum Sun 30-Oct-11 16:02:48

Apart from that susiecb glad you enjoyed it!!grin grin

numberplease Sun 30-Oct-11 17:00:04

I enjoyed last night`s show, apart from the aforementioned "groinage" episode. It was definitely uncalled for in a show that goes out so early in the evening, and wouldn`t have impressed me anyway, at any time of day. He aint exactly superstud!

nanachrissy Sun 30-Oct-11 17:08:15

How do they get away with it on Strictly? I thought there was a huge fuss about Rhianna (or someone) being too raunchy early evening on crap X factor not long ago? confused

jinglej Sun 30-Oct-11 18:34:53

That's what I thought Notso. She didn't exactly take advantage of the scarf. I suppose it could have felt dodgy when she was throwing herself around and couldn't keep hitching up.

I heard she had 'em enlarged. hmm

jinglej Sun 30-Oct-11 18:36:47

susieb, Last night's show was great! shock

Hattie64 Sun 30-Oct-11 19:07:14

This year, first ever, I don't have any favourites at all. I do get the impression that poor Chelseeee is a bit 'gormless' in fact I am curious how she became an actress??? I do wonder if Nancy is also non too bright, doesn't say much for Trevor Nunn, she is allegedly a lawyer, well I think that is what she said on Graham Norton. Jason is a good dancer, but how boring he is, takes himself so seriously, I really hope he doesn't win. I do like Anita though, and hope she dances on for a few weeks, not good enough to win. In fact all the dancers are pretty bland, perhaps there are a few too many 'older' ones in this years show. Actually I don't think I am enjoying it as much this year. I hope they stop the themed nights, fed up with all that messing about. Blimey I sound like a right misery!!!

Annobel Sun 30-Oct-11 19:35:42

No, Hattie, I don't think you're being a misery. I agree about the themed nights. The Broadway one was OK, but the Halloween theme descended into silliness and was pretty tacky, in my opinion. Harry is my favourite now. He seems a very pleasant boy with neither airs nor false modesty. Well brought up, I'd say! Oh, and a good dancer. smile

gracesmum Sun 30-Oct-11 20:01:32

Nail-biting........ and the couple going home is (boom, boom, boom....) Oh Thank you God of Strictly!! Nancy - at last!!!!

Annobel Sun 30-Oct-11 20:02:48

Hurrah! Anton is free at last! wine

Jacey Sun 30-Oct-11 20:41:46

At last ...the 'correct' result!! smile

But ...do I now avoid tomorrow's It takes two ...so don't have to suffer her 'conversation? hmm

numberplease Sun 30-Oct-11 21:58:11

My prayers have been answered!

Notsogrand Sun 30-Oct-11 22:18:29

Phew!

grandmaagain Mon 31-Oct-11 11:25:38

glad Nancy is out!
I really love all the themed nights enjoy seeing the extravagant costunes and make up, and I'm really enjoying this years dancers (now Nancy has gone) just shows it takes all sorts and you can never please everyone.think Nancy is going to be a hoot on It takes two tonight poor Zoe grin
still hoping our local boy Robbie is going to win grin
I've probably upset just about everybody now hey ho grin

Annobel Mon 31-Oct-11 11:49:42

Nothing wrong with upsetting people, grandmaagain ! Not that I'm upset. I liked Robbie but thought the pelvic thrusting was a step too far for a family show. Like his hair, though! ITT should be funny, if it's anything like Nancy's appearance on the Graham Norton Show. hmm

dontcallmegramps Mon 31-Oct-11 14:19:26

I will miss her... Anyway... NEVER MIND

Oh isn't Kristina Rhianoff great?
Her choreography is excellent! When the partnerships were announced I said to the Doting Grandma " at last! after all those drongos the ADORABLE Kristina finally has someone she can really work with..."

And.... The Swan Lake thing by Holly Valance pure brilliance -why no-one gave that a 10 ...

There is something about the pros who are from Russia they have something the others just don't have...

dontcallmegramps Mon 31-Oct-11 14:30:11

Oh yes having looked at Chelsee's dance in slo mo frame by frame, on sky+... Tess wasn't being quite accurate when she said nobody saw anything but it was nothing to get too upset (or excited) by...

( oh no! did I just type that out loud?)

Cagsy Mon 31-Oct-11 14:55:16

Nancy did us a favour - it really isn't all about being slim & glamorous, but I'm glad she's gone. I miss the 'dance off', there doesn't seem any point in having a results show now. I'm still a fan though wine