Strictly My Views Part 6
I am writing this after the result show on Remembrance Sunday, so it seems fitting to begin with my own reflection on the day. We cannot force the new generation to do as we do, however, if they see our emotion and feelings about the day and how important it is to us, they will understand. I fear the real feelings are getting less as the years go on, and yet a lot of people claim to be outraged at the way we deal with things now, not actually really knowing what we are doing. I bet, were we to stop and ask them why, very few would know. I have stories etched into my brain from veterans telling their own stories. Tragic and unmentionable.
The show once again was a great show, with some great dances.
Peter was dancing the charleston, as you may recall, my favourite dance, and what a spectacular effort he gave. Fortunately the style of the dance really suited him together with a magnificent effort, he thoroughly deserved the scores he got.
Jamelia danced the viennese waltz, and it is just something about her personality I didnt really like anything about her. True she has improved week on week, but her attitude stinks. I would have liked to see her in the dance off.
Carol’s american smooth was so wooden and laboured it was painful to watch. She is a lovely person and has such a warm personality, it was a shame to see her in the dance off, however, she struggles to act sexy, even if she is or isnt.
Helen’s rumba, was I have to say quite delightful, she danced very well, looked the part and interacted with Aljaz really well. her outfit wasnt too special, but she filled it well.
Jay got the first argentine tango, and I thought Aliona played her part really well, sexy dress, great music and moody lighting. It needed a superhuman effort from Jay and I believed he delivered. Some of the judges felt he could have put more content into the dance, But I thought he was perfect in his efforts.
Katie with a quickstep, looking as gorgeous as ever. Now the quickstep is exactly what it says on the tin. I wonder why they do not practice recovering losing a step in this dance, as it is a disaster if you miss a step, which she clearly did.
Anita danced a jive this week, and as usual did a smashing job. Impressive move where Gleb jumped into her bringing her down to the floor. Really impressive. All round nice performance.
Kellie danced the waltz, and in no way deserved to be in the dance off. This is where TV does my nogging in, there is no way the judges would have put her there, and she has amazing public support so it is extremely doubtful that she would have been in the dance off, yet it makes good tv, I dont know where, but apparently it does. Disgraceful,!
Jeremy and his tango was terrible, yet he gets positive comments from the judges and the public love him but he really deserved to be in the dance off.
Georgia did a lovely samba, and smashed it on the night, great dress accentuated the dance and she went full tilt into the moves. A great performance.
In the results show the main dance was great and the Glen Miller music was top drawer. So it was ridiculous to see Kellie in the dance off, and she was always going to win that so, with regret Carol, you are fired! Thanks for the smiles. Who was your favourite on the night.
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