fakSep 27
Come on, BBC. You are running a couple of minutes behind schedule, you can cut a couple of ads for your own programmes #scd #Strictly
Show threadfakSep 27
Or you could cut some of these tedious pieces, especially for the new girl #scd #strictly
Show threadfakSep 27
They've not edited Dani out (and Amber in) to the titles yet #scd #strictly
Show threadfakSep 27
I do have a fondness for the old dresses #scd #Strictly
Show threadfakSep 27
WTF is going on with Tess's ruffle? #scd #Strictly
Show threadfakSep 27
Motsi's come dressed as one of the transformation challenges from #SewingBee #Strictly #scd
Show threadfakSep 27
'On medical advice' she broke her fucking ankle! #scd #strictly
Show threadfakSep 27
I have a visceral reaction to Tom Skinner #scd #strictly
Show threadfakSep 27
Amy is already over-dancing to compensate #scd #strictly
Show threadfakSep 27
Samba for Chris first up - gets it out of the way early #scd #strictly
Show threadfakSep 27
Not a song I would have paired with a Samba #scd #strictly
Show threadfakSep 27
I weirdly like Nadiya's tasseled leg warmers #scd #strictly
Show threadfak
Well, he gave it a go, and that should be credited (though he wasn't very good) #scd #Strictly
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Show threadfakSep 27
The judges giving themselves some space #scd #Strictly
Show threadfakSep 27
Doggy! #scd #strictly
Show threadfakSep 27
Not the Bublé version of Cry me a River. I turned it off when it came up on a playlist earlier #scd #strictly
Show threadfakSep 27
Lots of potential there for Alex, needs a little more tension in her upper body #scd #strictly
Show threadfakSep 27
Shirley, it's a long show, we don't have time for all of this already #scd #strictly
Show threadfakSep 27
Good recovery from Harry. Lighter on his feet than I was expecting, those fast feet drills paying off. The tricks were good but Craig's not going to like that body roll which just stopped #scd #Strictly
Show threadfakSep 27
A bit early for the sob stories though #scd #strictly
Show threadfakSep 27
Oh lordy, get the Neighbour's theme out of the way early #Strictly #scd
Show threadfakSep 27
Best dance of the night so far, what dancing there was. A shame about the timing issues. Interesting to match his trousers to her hair. #Strictly #scd
Show threadfakSep 27
Luba! #scd #Strictly
Show threadfakSep 27
Excellent teaching techniques from Vito #Strictly #scd
Show threadfakSep 27
A decent basic cha cha. Love Vito's shoes and the mash-up. #scd #Strictly
Show threadfakSep 27
It was not step-perfect, and Craig's right about the stomping #scd #Strictly
Show threadfakSep 27
The judges delivering those scores with those facial expressions #scd #Strictly
Show threadfakSep 27
The resurrection was good, those kicks on the desk not so much (the flare in the trouser leg doesn't help). A lot of attack, a shame about the missed trick. I might have gone easier on him for week 1 #scd #Strictly
Show threadfakSep 27
Overmarked for me #Strictly #scd
Show threadfakSep 27
Full beans from Ross. Weight all wrong, but those trousers mist have been so itchy, even with lining. A bit harsh to hide him away in that coat, he wasn't quite that bad. #Strictly #scd
Show threadfakSep 27
Come on Bristol, sorry, George #Strictly #scd
Show threadfakSep 27
Another one with potential, that was delightfully lyrical. #Strictly #scd
Show threadfakSep 27
Kai in a vest. No offence, but no thank you, back to dressing 20 years older please #Strictly #scd
Show threadfakSep 27
Well they've double-dipped Vicky but you can feel her nerves. Her stiffness does help for the cha cha though #Strictly #scd
Show threadfakSep 27
Love her, she has such wonderful ways of putting things, which seems so genuine #Strictly #scd
Show threadfakSep 27
I still feel strongly that Jimmy needs to be protected. Let's hope his dancing doesn't need that #Strictly #scd
Show threadColin the MathmoSep 27

@fak An interesting mix ... one moment wonderfully sassy, next moment clumsy like a newborn foal.

There were some flashes of brilliance.

And she's got Kai.

Show threadAlexis BushnellSep 27
@fak lol! His suit on pairing up day was super sharp, loved that
Show threadColin the MathmoSep 27

@fak As you say, delightfully lyrical ...

But he had to carry it off, and he did. So yes, considerable potential.

Show threadColin the MathmoSep 27

@fak He shows promise ... He's a similar standard to where Bill Turnbull was in week one.

So ... yeah. Not good, but I can see potential. He's not going to be the worst.

Show threadColin the MathmoSep 27

@fak OK, there were problems ... absolutely ... but this guy could win.

Yes ... absolutely there were problems ... but for week one ...

Gosh.

Show threadColin the MathmoSep 27

@fak He needs the control, he needs the technique, he needs the style, he needs to make it ballroom ...

But the underlying skills are there.

I'm aware that he has non-ballroom dance background, and that it doesn't help as much as people think, but there is something there to build on, provided the interference can be controlled.

So ... Hmm.

Show threadColin the MathmoSep 27
@fak It will also be interesting to see how the public take to him.
Show threadColin the MathmoSep 27

@fak Lots of basics, lots of energy. Not a particularly good cha, but a good dance.

Let's see how they reconcile the enthusiasm with the non-standard technique.

Show threadColin the MathmoSep 27

@fak Several mistakes, very few "Slow" steps, too much not in hold ...

But very nice. A lot to like in that.

Show threadColin the MathmoSep 27

@fak Timing started badly, but he picked it up ... light on his feet, some real potential here.

Looking forward to seeing him dance without the tricks. When he makes his breakthrough he could be really good.

Show threadfakSep 27
Craig being a little harsh there, imo, but he is Craig, after all. #Strictly #scd
Show threadColin the MathmoSep 27

@fak A bit skippy, lots of acting and not lots of dancing.

But shows potential.

Show threadColin the MathmoSep 27
@fak (We're watching on about a 5 to 10 minute delay, so it's gratifying when the judges say the same things as I do)
Show threadColin the MathmoSep 27

@fak Lots of basic samba on show, just not done very well.

But ... week one, I think it's gone better than Nadiya feared.