Strictly Come Dancing

I also watched it on iPlayer last night and found what GrandmaMiney and Susanna's children and husband had to say, very moving. It is very much a family and team effort as somebody has to babysit the children to allow Susanna to be away from home for so long. They are so proud of their mum and so they should be. I do hope that nerves do not take over and she does well tonight.

Just watched ITT from last night, and I must say GrandmaMiney that you did so well, I would have been blubbering like an idiot!

Can't wait to see who wins now
Merry Christmas.......

What a great family Susanna has supporting her. Grandmaminey your words were moving and inspiring. Everything is crossed for tonight. I'm making an occasion of it, with fizzy stuff and nibbles at the ready. It should be an exciting final.

How could I let tonight's final start without thanking you for all your kind and supportive posts and messages. Huge and thanks.
Yesterday, stress was high and my thin skin let things get to me, which was stupid. It is an SCD forum and all comments are welcome. DD has always said "Mum, if you read the good things, you have to accept the bad--or don't read any." The past few months have been a huge learning curve--and not just for DD..
I won't be there tonight, daft woman that I am, I'm afraid I'll bring her bad luck. And rest assured there is no bubbly stuff on ice. Whatever face is shown to the public, we are all very, very nervous--and DD must be knackered I shall be watching 'home alone'.
The joy is that all 'The Girls' are brilliant, they have different skills and personalities, but they all love the journey they've been on and it will be a brilliant show. I admire them all. At the risk of being thought 'meh', I will just share a comment that sums up why I shall be voting for Susanna tonight, even though she's not the best technical dancer. [She's 43 for goodness sake!!)
This was posted today by a Mum on one of the websites following an article about predictions for tonight:
"My daughter has the same enthusiasm and passion, yet is struggling at the moment. You have shown her kindness in the past few weeks Susanna, by noticing her and sharing a few words. She is at the RAD. Thank you."
This is the DD I know and love. Have a great evening--only just over an hour to go

Good luck for tonight GrandmaMiney I hope Susannah does really well! I was watching the four girls on Breakfast this morning and it struck me that in a way it hardly matters who wins. They've all done so well and had such a good time. Obviously there will be a winner, but I don't feel the other three should feel that they've failed in any way. Tonight will be a great finale however the results go.

GrandmaMiney. I'm glad you popped back to give us an update. Well done! Whatever the outcome tonight, you have every reason to be very proud. Looking forward to a great show. Toi toi toi!

Here we go!!!!!!!!

Great update from GrandmaMiney, good luck Susannah

My favourite film! I love this song. Just right for the final.

......and the sofa, too! Brilliant!

I am terrified she will go before doing her Paso Doble.
I can't watch it. I am so scared, she has worked so hard--if only she could get through this bit. But, just let go, Susan, let it go

Here, Grandmaminey have a big swig of this brandy while we massage your shoulders and get that tension out!

Susanna was wonderful again- and such a really nice personality- you must be so proud.

I don't think she should win the final, actually- but she has done brilliantly and is so lovely.

I've looked on the Strictly fb page and Susanna's had some lovely comments. I loved the showdance.

Hang on in there, miney

I cannot vote from here, but have loved the series. I also have my favourites amongst the professional dancers, I used to love watching Ian Waite.
Perhaps some voters are enjoying seeing a young British lad get through to the final, just a thought.
Good luck to all the girls, I like Abby by the way.

Just off to dig out the brandy (only joking).
The dancing has been fantastic.
But I think I'll just keep very, very quiet....

Voted! For susanna

Just been looking at some of the comments by dancers, who say they know what they're talking about. They seem to think that the actual dancing in DD's show dance was so much better than the judges' scores reflect. Less showy lifts but excellent footwork. Both the comments and I did think that neck spin was pretty amazing. I cried, anyway
Bias admitted! .

WOW. GrandmaMiney. It's all to play for now.

Come on Susanna!!!!

Sadly can't vote from here ... she is certainly my favourite person...

hey, just seen you on telly GrandmaMiney- ahhhh

Well, that was brilliant. Olé

Wow!

Just watched Susanna's paso. Brilliant!! GranmaMiney you must be proud. Fingers crossed. Such a lovely genuine person, your DD.