Well Week 7 is here, just a plain old week, no themes. Wonder how many times the B (Blackpool) word will be mentioned this evening?
Alexandra & Gorka - Cha Cha Cha
I have been waiting to see Alexandra dance this dance as it is often the nemesis of most of the dancers. She had a really good leg action and did some really good syncopated moves which resulted in a good hip action. I also loved her look tonight, a lot more natural and it suited her. An excellent opening to the show, but for me not a perfect dance.
Judge Julie says - 9
Mollie & AJ - Foxtrot
Loving Mollie's look this evening. love the shorter length dress for ballroom. This routine was going really well until she had a little stumble/balance issue about half way through the routine. Some lovely heel turns and well placed footwork from Mollie and she did really well to get back into the dance. A lovely top line from Mollie, I think I prefer her ballroom to her latin.
Judge Julie says - 7
Joe & Katya - Charleston
Oh my word how cute do these 2 look? Well I just loved that routine and yet again Katya's choreography was brilliant. Some cute little tricks and lifts and Joe's acting ability shone through in this number. He had great swivel and I loved his little head wobbling as he executed the moves. Well done Joe, I'm not a massive Charleston fan but I loved this.
Judge Julie says - 9
Gemma & Alijaz - Salsa
I'm not really a Salsa fan either and I found this routine to be quite laboured, especially the first half of the number. I think Alijaz was struggling with the lifts and Gemma wasn't at her finest. I really think she is better when in hold in the ballroom routines. I think Gemma could be in the dance off this week unfortunately.
Judge Julie says - 6
Aston & Janette - Viennese Waltz
Have to say I am not digging the theme of this with a Viennese Waltz?? 70's/Barber Shop/Viennese Waltz? Not so sure! All seemed a little bit random to me!! Wasn't my favourite routine of Aston's and he had some smart footwork although I found it a little bit hit and miss and I wasn't sold on the whole package.
Judge Julie says - 7
Ruth & Anton - Paso Doble
Well Ruth looks amazing, not so sure about Anton! Again, not a fan of the Paso but Ruth really seemed to get into this and I loved the slowed down section towards the end of the routine but my favourite part was of course the the end where Ruth and Anton fell over and she mounted him!
TV GOLD but not a lot of technique!
Judge Julie says - 6
Debbie & Giovanni - Tango
Yet again Debbie wows us all with her ability. She had it all, great head action, fantastic technique and an all round excellent performance. She totally embraced the whole Tango persona but managed to not go too far with the fierceness. I mark Debbie not as a 59 year old but the same as everyone else, she isn't getting marks like this because she is older than all the others. Well done Debs!
Judge Julie says - 10
Jonnie & Oti - Salsa
I felt that Jonnie was hunched a lot in this routine and had his bottom stuck out for a great proportion of the number. He also seemed to spend rather a lot of time twirling Oti around. He lacks a lot of hip and technique but I think he is a great genuine guy. Must say I like his spotty shirt though!
Judge Julie says - 7
Susan & Kevin - Jive
Susan Calman is my FAVOURITE! That was a great little Jive, full of energy but there was a TONNE of basic Jive steps in there which I loved about the routine. Kevin has done great work with Susan this week and she really delivered and looked so cute in her little pinafore! Yes it was flat footed but she was wearing flat shoes/pumps!
Judge Julie says - 8
Davood & Nadiya - American Smooth
American Smooth is one of my favourite dances and I LOVE this song. Last used by Lisa Riley and Robin Windsor for their Foxtrot in Series 10. This for me was Davood's best dance and it brought out a new side of his personality. Excellent lifts and some really great footwork. He obviously enjoyed this routine which you could totally tell by how well he executed the moves and sold the whole number.
Judge Julie says - 9
DRESS OF THE WEEK - Debbie's Navy Tango dress
PROP OF THE WEEK - Susan & Kevin's Paint Rollers
SONG OF THE WEEK - This will be (an everlasting love) - Davood & Nadiya's AS
