Strictly Week One

[Eve]

Spoilers for anyone not watching live and it is likely that the dance off result will be posted when it is available online, well before the dance off tomorrow. So looking forward to this! Who else is watching and who are your early favourites? I'm hoping Gemma and Jonnie do well.

[hc4361]

Rev Rich is this year’s Ed Balls but he has a bit more ability. The public will love him and keep him in as long as possible.
I thought Ruth was ungainly and stiff. Can’t take to her at all

[vernonk]

Balls was way better than Coles.

[Eleena]

I think Ruth's very brave. She's obviously fulfilling a dream she's wanted to do. I hope she gets a lot of encouragement, I think her confidence would be knocked quite easily. When she got those last comments before she went up the stairs to hear her marks, I felt for her.

[Eve]

From what I saw last night, I don't think Mollie is going to get close to winning, the Judges seemed to like it far more than I did though.

I really like the new Judge, she gives constructive criticism but in a really positive way and makes sure she gives compliments too. I think she is a great new addition. I'm interested how the dynamic will work with the panel now!

Did anyone else see the sign Bruno made to the other Judges while Chizzy was dancing? I wondered if he might get in to trouble for that.

Richard was entertaining but he hasn't got the Ed Balls factor I don't think. It was cleverly choreographed for me to be a bit more disco. He could be better in ballroom...probably not much but you never know haha!

I really like Ruth and you can see how much she is loving the experience but she wasn't good. I did feel for her with the comments. I'm a bit worried about her Charleston next week. I really hope she can do better.

[Eleena]

Hi Eve,
Yes the new judge knows her job. She reminds me of an older Martine Mccutcheon .. don't you think? I missed this sign Eve, what happened?
I think the lovely Richard will be loved and will grow on people, I don't think he will get anywhere though ( good sport) I was imagining what Eamonn was thinking of those comments as his wife went up the stairs.

[Eve]

She reminds me of Arlene Phillips a lot, it was such a shame when she went. I'm so glad they went for someone else who has so much experience in the field, much as I admire Darcey as a ballerina.

Bruno made the finger twirling to the side of the head gesture in a she's loopy kind of way after they were dancing up round the Judge's table.

I'm sure Eammon is disappointed for her. It seems to mean so much to her, I so hope she can improve.

Richard is a very good sport. I don't think he will be Ed Balls, though, he takes some living up to! With some clever choreography, like Ed had last year, to make him entertaining, he could stay a while.

[Eleena]

Oh sorry, yes I did see that! I think it was meant in a fun way though, that's how I interpreted it. I really think Richard will improve a lot, not enough to have a chance though.

[hereIam]

My favourite is Alexander Burke and I couldn't care less how much or how little dancing experience the celebs have had, it's never bothered me. I just enjoy a really good show ...

[trt]

Didnt see it last night, but who are the likely couple to have romance, divorce?

[NellieMay]

I just love it for the fabulous music and colourful costumes and sets. Not really bothered about he winners and losers? It's just great entertainment.