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Punam and Gorka’s cha cha cha
Is there a doctor in the house? Yes but you’ll have to wait in reception while she does a cheeky Cuban cha cha. Crowd-pleasing tune. Too much messin’ abaht with a coat and headphiones to start. Fast, fun and flirty, lots of hip wiggling but is she nailing the tricky leg action? Gorka’s trying to distract us with his six-pack. Great attitude and party sprit, though.
Song: Love At First Sight by Kylie Minogue. The 2002 nu-disco banger got to number two in the UK chart and was Grammy-nominated. She should be so lucky.
Judges’ comments for Tom and Nadiya: 5, 6, 6, 6 for a total of 23 points. Mid-table. They’re calling themselves Team Golden. Posture innit.
Judges’ comments for Tom and Nadiya: Motsi says “hard work has paid off, great partnering but lacked staccato and posture too far forward”. Shirley busts out a demo time with Motsi says “legs too straight, get down in the knees but great potential”. Anton says “musicality and timing super, sort your posture out and everything else will slot into place”. Craig concludes “posture, posture, posture but I liked it”. In summary: posture.
Tom and Nadiya’s tango
Gold medallist, Golden song. See what they did there? We’re past the midway mark now and the Olympic swimmer is in at the deep end with a tango. Strapping Tom Dean doesn’t look terribly comfortable on dry land but decent sexiness and intensity. A little too upright and lacking snap. He’s not a performer yet, bless him, but nailed the routine pretty well.
Song: Golden by Harry Styles. The 2020 indie-tinged soft-rock hit might have had a video shot on the Amalfi Coast but it was recorded in dear old Bath.
Judges’ scores for Sarah and Vito: 8, 8, 7, 7 for a total of 30 points. Joint second. The highest scoring week one quickstep ever.
Judges’ comments for Sarah and Vito: Anton says “super-good, just needs more line”. Craig says “one word, fan-tas-tic, darling”. Motsi says “boom, what a year it’s going to be”. Shirley concludes “frame, footwork, love this pairing”. They’re clearly running behind because those comments were in bullet points. Sevens and eights?.
Sarah and Vito’s quickstep
Vito Coppola won Celebrity MasterChef last night with his spectacular Italian food, so currently holds two TV trophies. He’s celebrating by taking Sarah Hadland for a spin around the ballroom and dubbing them Team Tiramisu. Random joke shop theming but once they get going, it’s smooth, elegant and smiley. Beautifully light on her feet as they skip around the floor. She looks a little off-balance in places but high kicks, great Charleston side-by-side bits and immensely cheering.
Song: 9 To 5 by Dolly Parton. The Oscar-nominated 1980 disco classic, not to be confused with Sheena Easton’s hit of the same title.
Judges’ scores for Pete and Jowita: 4, 5, 3, 5 for a total of 17 points. Second from bottom so far.
Judges’ comments for Pete and Jowita: Shirley says “Paso Pete, I’m lost for words, too repetitive and only had one move, footwork not there”. Anton says “it made me nervous, your timing got me on edge, make the music your friend but quite liked the drama”. Craig says “loose arms, like a leisurely stroll through the Port Talbot steelworks but liked the determination and storytelling”. Motsi concludes “lacks technique but it captured me, a fiery, modern interpretation”.
Pete and Jowita’s paso doble
“Petita” get the first paso of the series, set to Pete Wicks’ fellow Essex boys The Prodigy. The only way is the bullfight, just outside Basildon. Leather-clad Pete descends on an industrial winch-type thing. He’s got the smouldering intensity but not the Spanish line. It’s like a Hell’s Angel’s wedding dance. Too much walking around, not enough matador striding, but bags of swagger and attitude.
Song: Breathe by The Prodigy. The 1996 follow-up to Firestarter features a Thin Lizzy drum-break and a Wu Tang Clan sword whiplash effect, sample fans.
Judges’ scores for JB and Amy: 7, 8, 8, 8 for a total of 31 points. Top but was it really better than Tasha? Hmm.
Judges’ comments for JB and Amy: Craig says “hands ugly out of hold, lacked swing and sway”. Motsi says “save it for later in the contest, Craig, so good to see you dancing again, Amy”. Shirley says “back where you belong, Amy, choreography outstanding, ticked lots of boxes, you’re a diamond, sir, an epic partnership”. Anton concludes “wonderful footwork and frame, don’t stop, loved it”. Sixes and sevens? Craig won’t enjoy being interrupted, mind you.
JB and Amy’s waltz
After recovering from her cancer treatment, the popular Welsh pro made a triumphant comeback to the ballroom in last week’s launch show. Now she relishes a slow, smooth, classic waltz. Not sure the JLS concert crowd she excitedly announced it to were that bothered, to be honest, but hey. Dreamy romantic start. Close hold, rise and fall. Footwork falters at times and lacks glide but sweet and elegant.
Song: When I Need You by Leo Sayer. The mop-topped singer performed this 1977 chart-topper on The Muppet Show. It was later covered by Rod, Julio, Celine and Cliff. You can fill in the surnames, right?
Judges’ scores for Tasha and Aljaz: 8, 8, 7, 7 for a total of 30 points. Top so far by some distance.
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