2nd Strictly Come Dancing 2023 thread

I agree Rafichagran, I think he’s amazing, I don’t think he will win because the public will take his previous experience into account.
I know there is an argument for having all dance novices, but then we would never see sensational routines, like the one Leyton performed on Saturday night.

I love Leyton and I hope he wins, I find him amazing. Let's remember others have had dance training as well.

Easybee, to say anyone is revolting is so horrible but if the comment directed at Layton is because he is gay … well that is homophobia.

Having to learn 2 dances for next week will be a big test for both Annabel and Bobby, I think..... Ellie and Layton not so much.

I thought the results show went quite well, considering that there were no results!
Can’t wait till next week

Motsi looks lovely. I love her dress and hair.

Just watching the Results show. I know they can’t do results, but it already feels very padded out.

2 dances for next week then!!

Just catching up on iPlayer, just keep rewatching Leyton, just amazing, loved it.
Couldn’t have been any less than a forty.

If Layton was my son I would feel slightly uncomfortable about it but my love for him would overshadow any misgivings about his participation in it and I would say "well they asked him so that makes it all right."
A mother's love would "excuse" him - and I would of course be SO pleased he was SO talented though!

Well easybee and any other uncomfortable watcher if Layton was my son all I would feel would be immense pride in him.

I thought Layton’s dance was Fab-u-lous too, that and the Argentine Tango he performed with Nikita a couple of weeks ago.
As viewers we are unlikely ever to see performances on Strictly that top them. The all-male partnership gives it an extra dimension for me.

I loved Layton and Nikita’s dance last night, absolutely loved it but I don’t think Layton should be in this competition at all. I’ve always held this view and despite loving their dance last night, my view hasn’t changed. As a boy he played Billy Elliott in the musical and therefore is not an amateur. Professionals should not be competing in a dance competition for amateur dancers in my opinion.

I feel sad and sorry that Layton has been on the receiving end of so much hatred online. It's disgusting! What is wrong with people??

He's a brilliant dancer and magnetic to watch. I still think that it's not right that an already talented dancer should be competing against non-dancers but I can't deny that he's been a joy to watch, especially last night.

I have just rewatched the whole show and I wish the judges would match their marks to their comments (Shirley!!!)

I think Layton has wonderful talent and he's already a star in my opinion. I suspect Hollywood might snap him up, but I hope not really.
It's a sad world when trolls are so malicious.

The princess of wales visited the strictly studios with Charlotte and Louis yesterday.
The three were said to have watched the Strictly stars rehearse as they got a behind the scenes sneak peak of what was to come in Saturday's show. During their two-hour visit, they were also given a tour of the costume department and Louis tried on a small gold crown as he stood on the balcony where the contestants gather above the dance floor. Kate took pictures of the children in the judges chairs.

But that's the whole thing about the performance world, especially the show Strictly. It is designed to create intrigue and some contestants, even professionals, will play on this.

I am irritated by Layton , have no wish to see him every day
hugging and snuggling up to Nikita

I am sorry if you are offended by my comment; I am aware of Layton's extreme talent as a dancer but I find his performances an uncomfortable parody of 'partnered dancing' and very difficult to watch.

If I understood Nigel correctly, someone failed to catch him during rehearsals? It sounded really nasty whatever.
That sounds like the fault of the production team because they don’t rehearse on the actual set until the last minute.

TillyTrotter

Yes vitriol Mollygo .
Layton has suffered much malice from so-called trolls on social media.

I might be repeating your comment here TillyTrotter, but I can't seem to.open the link to check. Sorry.
Mine comes from Layton's own page.

I very rarely, if ever, use the word "hate" or "hatred", but this was from Layton himself:
Instead of coming at me with hateful comments, use your energy to shower your fave celeb with love instead. Pretty sure it will make us all feel much better!
The nasty comments go beyond criticising his having dance experience.

Yes vitriol Mollygo .
Layton has suffered much malice from so-called trolls on social media.

Apart from the grumbles about his previous dance experience I haven’t seen anything else nasty about Layton, but don’t read Twitter/X or anything.

Motsi certainly made reference to what he’s been subjected to on SM or similar, which is another reason why I think the judges will be on his side, apart from his dancing.

If there had been a vote, I think Bobby was the worst performance last night, and should have gone. The whole routine just didn’t work.

Interesting to see how they will get through tonight's show.