The movie-themed quarter finals had some really good dances and I’m glad we are finally seeing some stand-out performances from the likes of Chelsee and Harry.
That being said I just can’t understand the judges marking this year – and from reading a lot of your tweets; neither can you! I feel I should say that I have nothing against Alex and James, in fact James is one of my favourites, but their marks seem crazy tonight. Alex and James got 8, 8, 9, 9 = 34 for their Pretty Woman inspired American Smooth. When you look at the leader board it does add up in the sense that they are second from bottom but maybe all the couples are being over-marked!
Leaderboard
Chelsee and Pasha = 39
Holly and Artem = 38
Jason and Kristina = 37
Harry and Aliona = 36
Alex and James = 34
Robbie and Ola =30
Robbie and Ola (loved the suits and shades) danced a Quickstep this week. It’s been a really hard week for Robbie and I think it’s admirable that he’s put in loads of training and pulled out a decent dance. OK he’s not up there with the rest of them but I still enjoyed his performance but think he could be in trouble this week. Time to go Robbie.
Now the Rumba is a hard dance to do for the male celeb but I thought Harry coped really well. Someone should have told him to take off that scarf though but apart from that it was a great dance. There was loads of Aliona as usually twirling about; more Harry less Aliona I say.
Alex and James and their American Smooth was next….two 9s and two 8s??? I still can’t get over this hence the use of exasperated question marks. Loads of you out there emailing in to say the same about over-marking on this dance. It wasn’t touching, interesting or musical.
Holly and Artem and their Paso next. Greatly improved in the sense that she gave us a bit more passion and personality but it still ain’t there for me. Booooo. As one fan put it on Facebook on the BBC Strictly page “Never seen anyone look so underwhelmed as getting a 10″. Well said.
I must seem really grouchy this year but something just isn’t clicking for me with these couples! Jason Jason Jason – it was OK. He’s funny to watch but not a natural dancer. His American Smooth was like Alex’s American Smooth for me; they both do the steps but not much else.
Ah the saviours of Strictly Come Dancing Chelsee and Pash dancing the jive. She should have got four 10s for jumping up and down for a minute and a half with those boobs! She just breathes life onto the floor and I think she’s got the technique to match. I really enjoyed their jive and especially Pash dressed up as Shrek – brilliant!
So to sum up what I think:
1. I don’t mean to be grumpy.
2. Crazy over-marking.
3. Lack of musicality and personality.
4. I still love Strictly and that will never change!
5. Keeeeep Dancing!