Strictly - shall you?

But didn`t Anton look good 8n that kilt? Not wishing to upset all you Scots, of course.
Jake Woods was by far the best dancer tonight, the others were all overtaken by their nerves, although Caroline Flack wasn`t too bad.

I agree about Claudia with the lack of eye make up and fringe.

Why has she changed her image? Nobody would have expected Dusty Springfield to go on stage with a naked face.

I read that Claudia had changed her image to avoid viewers' comments. It didn't work did it?

I wish Jake would have a good shave, I don't like his look, but he was definitely the best dancer.

I got a phone call in the middle of the programme and I have to admit, I was quite pleased to have the distraction.
I think somehow it just smacks of desperation, trying too hard to keep the audience of viewers, and sadly, failing so far.

Of course, I can only speak for myself!

I thought Caroline and Jake stood out as ones to watch. Pixie and her partner look like siblings and I thought she did too much pop-star posing.

Anton did look rather good in his kilt - such lovely posture the pro dancers have. I fear he's on a hiding to nothing with Judy Murray though - she is very wooden and tripped over her own feet more than once!

Finally, I wish someone would tell Tess to stop shouting and talking over the judges - it's most irritating.

Poor Claudia, she can't won can she? I don't knkw why so many people feel they have to put her down all the time.

Is it just me or does she look at least 10 years older?

Yes, it did age her. She has 'sloe-eyes' and I suspect that was the reason for the long fringe (bit like men with weak chins growing beards). I quite liked the way she used to look, it fitted her quirky character and I felt that quirky character was missing last night.

Grow your fringe back Claudia and to heck with what others think!

I read that Claudia had changed her image to avoid viewers' comments.

Then she should have ignored them. She is always modest in her dresses (no boobs or bottom showing), she doesn't swear, she doesn't drape herself over them men - what more do viewers want for goodness sake!

This is one viewer that wants the original version of Claudia back.

Anton did look rather good in his kilt - I did chuckle when he flicked the rear of his kilt at the audience behind him

Poor Claudia, she can't won can she? I don't knkw why so many people feel they have to put her down all the time.

I know, I just don't understand it - I think she's great now Tess on the other hand

One thing did puzzle me: the remarks about Judy and Tim were quite gentle but very scathing about Scott Mills - why the difference?

Can't say I have a favourite yet (but it won't be those who can already dance) so looking forward to seeing them progress.

Am loving Claudia`s new look - she really suits it. I thought Jake and Caroline (not sure who she is) could go a long way

Hollydaze my personal view is the age difference. Scott is so much younger than the other two. and like them, also has two left feet.

Not sure if I shall watch it now as I found it all a bit forced. I was so looking forward to the programme as I was a big fan, so perhaps shall give it another go.

HollyDaze I too loved Claudia's original look, slightly kookie, which suits her slightly batty personality.
Tess needs to calm down IMO.

I think its got very tacky and silly, and certainly not as watchable as it used to be. Maybe like Brucie it should just be pensioned off. No disrespect to female presenters in general, but the present two with their girlish capers are doing no favours at all to the breed. Why can't we just dump all the flash crap, get in some professional presenters, and have proper dancing and responsible judging?

Or just have the professionals, like in the old days?
My husband's uncle and his wife used to dance for Wales.
Or we could have Grimsby against the world.
Eurovision dance contest?

Well, it seems Claudia has been reading this thread! I've never seen such a quick transformation reversal!

She looks more like her old self. Good!

Why do all the contestants keep saying they got the partner they wanted, it seems so false.

Having watched second part, as the score suggested. I think Frankie is one of the ones to watch, but loved Alison's exuberant performance.

I've loved Alison ever since she broke a table on Big Brother!

She looks more like her old self. Good!

Agreed - and she had more of that quirky personality back