Strictly Come Dancing 2023

Ezeoul

The results are in:

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Angela R and Adam had to dance off. The judges unanimously saved Angela R. Adam was eliminated.

HildaOgdenx

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I'm glad for him, the poor devil looked shattered last night.

I'd say the arthritis didn't help amd he seemed to be doing a good bit of work on Waterloo Road, along with Strictly.

Navy blue

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To be fair, I think they have the next dance planned before the live show. When they are talking to the contestants that have made it through, they often say ‘you’re dancing the X next week’.

Thought Bobby and Ryan were the poorest of the night. Krishnan made a lot of mistakes but I think people like him as he is obviously having the time of his life and is a genuine novice. It’s amazing looking back at clips of him before Strictly on the VT, he has lost a ton of weight doing it. He looks fantastic.

Absolutely loved Ellie and Vito’s dance, real old Hollywood glamour. I think she could be the one to watch.

Navy blue

Absolutely loved the pro dance tonight. Was expecting some Rememberance Day dross, so that was a pleasant surprise! I suppose we’ll have that to look forward to next week 🙄

HildaOgdenx

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They should get Oti to choreograph it more often. It was amazing.

Navy blue

Think Ryan can feel a bit begrudging at that result. He definitely improved in the DO and Angela made a glaring mistake at the end that the judges didn’t mention. It’s so obvious they want to get her to Blackpool to have a ‘full circle’ moment.

Hippodrome Song Owl

Craig must have lost his 10 paddle. Layton and Nikita's Argentine tango was outstanding.

Ellie's rumba was very good. Not her best dance, but really good for a rumba.

I don't think Nigel is going to live up to his potential. He was better this week, with no obvious mistakes. But it was still missing something. I thought Katya looked amazing, but as a couple there was something missing.

I'm still really enjoying Krishnan and his samba wasn't bad. He's the weakest dancer now, but honestly I'd prefer to see Angela Rippon go before him. What she can do is incredible given her age, but I just dont enjoy watching her. She made a big mistake tonight but was let away with it by the judges, so they'll probably save her if she's in a dance off anyway.

Still hoping Ellie wins!

Loyal Lady

Rooting for Ellie & Vito too. Loved their sexy rhumba

Meauldsegosha

I didn’t like Layton’s AT. The music didn’t suit it and and it was too frantic. He’s clearly Shirley’s favourite so he’ll be there to the end

i thought Angela R’s Paso was over marked.

hamburgham

Katya’s smile is incredibly forced the whole time.

HildaOgdenx

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Krishnan versus Angela Rippon. Krishnan went home.

Ezeoul

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121356711#Comment_121356711

When Katya did that thing with her back.... 😱

Go to 1:05 >

https://youtu.be/sXhe_k7YK9w?list=PLjTtZfwwAHxToVCN-uQP_OJjni1kNCCiX&t=64

hamburgham

The Argentine tango was amazing. Even though Layton won’t win, I bet Nikita is really enjoying being able to show everyone what he can do. He is a fantastic dancer and I never really saw it before. It’s a pity we don’t see more professional level dancing on the program. I don’t really care about it taking from the competition, I just like watching incredible dancing.

Ezeoul

The votes are in....

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Krishnan and Angela R had to dance off. The judges saved Angela R (Craig, Motsi and Anton saved Angela R. Shirley would have saved Krishnan). Krishnan was eliminated

HildaOgdenx

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121357004#Comment_121357004

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I'm going to miss Krishnan. If there was a prize for just bringing sheer joy week in week out, he would be the winner.

Xander10

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121357017#Comment_121357017

Not for me personally.

The show needs contestants with certain levels of ability ok.

But give me someone like Annabelle, any day of the week. She looked so stiff and awkward week one, I wrote her off for an early exit. But she has come on leaps and bounds and made me a fan.

If it was that cook show, Layton would be on master chef the professions and not celebrity master chef.

Ezeoul

Is anyone shocked at the results tonight? I know I'm not.

I'm also very cynical about Shirley's claim of who she'd have saved, especially after all the other judges have already voted.

Hippodrome Song Owl

I think the result is pretty much as expected. The two weakest dancers in the dance off, the weakest one eliminated. Just sorry to see him go. Definitely a loss of joy and entertainment. I hope she goes next though.

ohnonotgmail

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121359705#Comment_121359705

Angela Rippon was always getting to Blackpool.

pinkypinky

I'm disappointed for Krishnan. The producers definitely had a hand in the decision tonight - they wanted the story of Angela Rippon back in Blackpool where she presented Come Dancing all those years ago. Craig even said she messed up. Shirley only voted for Krishnan to make it look slightly less neat.

HeidiHeidi

I can't help feeling that even if Angela had fallen over, they'd still have found a way to get her through, just because it's Blackpool next week.

I was really hoping that Krishnan would get through somehow, although that samba was pretty weak in fairness.

I thought Craig was spot on explaining why he didn't give a 10 to Layton - similar to what he said about Nigel and La La Land, he looks like he's dancing on stage or in a film - not as a partner in a ballroom competition. God knows what will happen during couple's choice next week - he'll go off into orbit, probably!! Or self combust with self-satisfaction.

lmahoney79

Angela Rippon should go next week....I think it's getting more difficult for her now to keep up with the others.....although she's still amazing to have gotten this far.

Loyal Lady

Johannes comes across so well in interviews. A real sweetie

Loyal Lady

Hard to tell who the professional is here

Meauldsegosha

Completely agree with Craig, Layton was out of time throughout the dance. It was a very good dance but they were not in sync. Shirley never sees the faults with Layton. No doubt another 10.

HeidiHeidi

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They're both pros as far as I'm concerned.

I just adore watching Nikita let loose - Layton not so much, he's just a bit stage-y for my liking, but long may he last so I can continue seeing Nikita dance!

Loyal Lady

That was dreamy

Mam of 4

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I agree , they're a beautiful pairing, loved the dance.

Hippodrome Song Owl

Disappointed with the opening pro dance!

Layton is a professional dancer. The dance was excellent, but not to my personal taste. I hope he doesn't win, but want him in the final as I do enjoy seeing Nikita able to showcase his talents.

I loved Ellie and Vito's charleston. I love Vito.

pinkypinky

Layton won't win because everyone knows he's already pro.

I thought Angela Scanlon was phenomenal. My fav AT this year by a long way.