2nd Strictly Come Dancing 2023 thread

I always find myself drawn to Nikita somehow

He’s a lovely bit of eye candy. I enjoy watching him too.
I loved Layton and Nikita’s Charleston tonight, absolutely loved it. But they shouldn’t win, Layton has a huge unfair advantage over the others.

Joseann
At the start of the series I wouldn’t vote for Leyton because I felt it wasn’t a level playing field for the reasons you’ve given. But as time has passed, and he’s given us some absolutely stunning routines, it would seem wrong not to vote for him.
I don’t think he will win, but he’s definitely made this year’s Strictly more entertaining.

No.

I am a huge Layton fan, but I am concerned that if he wins Strictly it will set a precedent for more dancers with experience to take part in the show.
It would be easy to trawl round the West End and scoop up dancers from musicals like Cabaret, Dirty Dancing, Hamilton, Guys and dolls, Moulin Rouge etc. The contestant would then put on spectacularly polished performances, but is that actually fair?

I thought that the idea of Strictly was the progress made from the start and the development of talent as the season went on.
On that basis I think Annabel should win.
No previous dance experience compared to the rest having done stage school etc.
No acting experience... which in itself builds confidence and also enhances the 'performance' of every routine.

Well that was a really good night
I voted Ellie, Leyton and Bobby, I think Annabelle has been amazing, but she’s not in the same league as the others.
Favourite dances tonight, Bobbys quickstep and that totally amazing Charleston.

Sparklefizz

Well, I've voted - 1 vote for Bobby and 2 for Ellie.

I am not homophobic aquagran and I don't believe British viewers are, but I can't vote for Layton when he has had over a decade of dance experience under his belt.

Leyton is the best by far, he was invited on to the show, he did not know ball room.
It's up to people how they vote, but I think not voting for him because he has experience is wrong, maybe we should have X 10 Les Dennis if people feel like that, and will not vote for the best.
Leyton will get my votes.
I must add though I dont agree with Aqua that people will not vote for him because they are homophobic, I think they dont like the fact that he has done proffesionnal dancing, even though others have as well.

This dance experience people talk of with regard to Layton. In sure you appreciate ballroom dancing is very different to dancing in musical theatre.

I'd love him to win because he's superb but he won't, for many reasons.

I think someone on GN is repulsed by him. Don't think that had anything to do with previous dance experience

Oh ok. Ludicrous it is then!!

😂😂😂

Very torn about voting.
Yes Layton has such a lead due to his dance experience.
But, he was invited onto the show and since he's there- and , imo the best, I've voted Layton, Ellie and Bobby.

It's ludicrous to think that Layton could be taken on as a pro dancer. They all have vast experience and many championships in latin and ballroom. He is a spectacular show dancer who has danced with the Matthew Bourne Company in the past and would not be out of place in that kind of dancing.

I gave two votes for Bobby and one for Layton. I haven’t voted for him at all so far but that Charleston was breathtaking.

In tears listening to Johannes speaking about Annabelle. So sad she lost her husband. She may win because of it but agree the others are better dancers.

Vito is an incredible dancer.

Anyone think Annabel has lost a lot of weight which she didn't need to lose? Her legs looked painfully thin tonight.

I think Johannes has been the perfect partner for her and I'm sure her Strictly experience will have helped her during a very difficult year.

Yes, I thought Annabel was the weakest dancer tonight though what a lovely lady she is. She had no dance experience at all so she can be proud of herself. How hard she must have worked

I didn’t like Ellie’s last dance. , but I still voted for her

I don’t think it’s homophobic to enjoy a male/female couple dancing more than watching two men or two women for that matter. I did enjoy the show dance of Leyton and Nikita tonight, but I always find myself being drawn to Nikita somehow and I don’t tend to watch the professional as much with the others. I prefer watching Ellie and I just love Annabel. Bobby is adorable in every way. It’s personal preference and we all have that. Thank goodness we don’t all like the same thing.

My votes went to Bobby (2) and Ellie (1) .
Annabel is the weakest dancer and it shows in the Latin dances.

Also I feel even the Ballroom dances are easier when you are led - as Annabel is by her super partner (Jojo).

Well, I've voted - 1 vote for Bobby and 2 for Ellie.

I am not homophobic aquagran and I don't believe British viewers are, but I can't vote for Layton when he has had over a decade of dance experience under his belt.

I think ‘Couple’s Choice’ should be dropped.

Never enjoy it.

Would rather see another ‘proper’ dance.

I liked Ellies dance it was strong snd powerful. I think Annabel should leave tonight and be very proud of herself.

Same here, I wasn't sure.

Sparklefizz

Didn't really enjoy Ellie & Vito's Couples Choice, but that's just me.... I don't often enjoy that style of dance.

I feel the same * Sparklefizz*

Sorry, celebrities!!

Didn't really enjoy Ellie & Vito's Couples Choice, but that's just me.... I don't often enjoy that style of dance.