Who voted for Gillian?

Come on fess up!

Monday Ballroom

Bad boy Brendan is back! I thought that was a bit harsh to Lisa. She wasn’t that bad!

Still loving Jessie! She is fun. I hope she improves! Looking forward to seeing her sitting on the box!

Video of the day: how fab was it. We must never forget again!

Even Razzle Dazzle couldn't save her!

War on the floor – new fave saving!

The new professionals dance: very good but a bit weird too! Do we like Brian? I can’t decide. His eyebrows concern me.

Jill and Darren: Amazing!!! She was brill!! Who would win between Jill and Alesha at their peaks? My gut says Alesha but that was fab and we have forgotten about Jill!
I smell a future poll coming on!

Group Tango: that was exciting! I think Mark might do a good Tango.

Jessie’s through!! Woo! Phew relief. Maybe she should make it her tactic to always be bottom.

Gillian and Anton: to be expected but we’ve lost one of the funnest couples there! I really wanted to see the Rumba! Oh well at least Jessie is still there!

No Jewellery on Tess again apart from one cheapy ring! The credit crunch really is affecting everyone!

One hour to go!

Who will go? I have no idea. I really hope its not Jessie - she is fun and Strictly needs personalities like her! I'm hoping as she's bottom she'll be saved. Maybe Jodie. Can't see people voting for her myself - Do you like Jodie? If so - why?

In other news Strictly beat the X-factor! Woo. Now the auditions are over why would anyone want to watch that show really! Strictly is where its at!

Jill's back!

Jill Halfpenny returns to the floor tonight! She's back and she's doin the jive!

It's easy to forget how good Jill was with Alesha so fresh in our minds, but she was fabu!

She knocked spots off Kaplinsky. I wonder if her dress will get caught again!
Here's a quick taster!

P.S Don't forget to vote for your fave girl from last night!

I'll be back with the results later on!
x

Here come the Girls!!

Jessie and Darren:
Please note I am biased. But I loved this! Fun and bubbly and we have to remember its only week one. There is plenty of time for improvement!
She’s the new Letitia, but she can do Latin. Lets hope she’s good at the ballroom!
Bottom of the leaderboard! We must vote for Jessie!
Judge’s score: 20


Matthew and Christine:
As I thought this was not bad! But I don’t feel the same immediate love for her as I did Alesha. The Cuttlerettes will be happy! Matthew’s back and looking gorge!As long as she keeps Matthew in it I’m happy!
Judges Score: 27


Lisa and Brendan:
Where has Brendan gone! I miss fiery Brendan of seasons past. This was ok. I found it bit boring. I agree with Arlene – down and dirty! Must Arlene say things like “down and dirty” !??!
Judges Score: 22

Jodie and Ian:
I was expecting this to be a lot worse. Though remember Penny’s first ballroom was much celebrated and then came the Jive! Yeah first SEEEVEEEN of the night!
Judges Score: 25

Heather and Brian:
Do we like Brian? I think so. He seems like a nice boy. I found this fun and enjoyable and liked the green outfits.
Judges Score: 26

Gillian and Anton:
I love Gillian! I liked the routine! I hope she improves. I want her to stay! We need to see her Rumba!
Judges Score: 22

Rachel and Vincent:
Woo! Loved it. Very fun and fast. Brill! Once again with Arlene. I though she was slightly holding back but that means more to come! What do we think of the Vincent eye thing?
Judges Score: 31

Cherie and James:
Great for a mature lady! Even better than Beacham. Very classaaay! Can we see her doing a jive?! I love how she was misty eyed!
Judges Score: 33

Brucie: He’s not Doddery, doddery, doddery…
Loved it when he called Jessie Jellie! He resucued that with the Bronzo Tottilini (spelling may be incorrect) was it on purpose? I dunno. And what is he doing in those breaks?
Poking his eye out - Classic!

Tess Dress: Red but no Jewellery?! It must be BBC cut backs.

Boys Dance: very fun! Austin’s my fave!! Gary looked like he’d made some improvement.

Classic Dances

Friday feature - classic strictly dances!

One of the best Strictly dances ever! Classic Karen cherography! Sexy Mark! What more could you want!?! Forget the microphone incident - pure joy!

Strictly Saturday Night!

If you do anything fun at the weekend either for the main show or results show i want your pictures!
If you get dressed up, have a Strictly party etc send your pics to unofficialstrictly@yahoo.co.uk

Three days to go!

Three days to go! Are you excited?!

Classic Claudia: Are you nervous, tense, excited?!

Jodie talks a lot! If you want to learn more about Jodie watch - Who do you think you are - BBC1 9pm tonight.

I can't wait to see Jessie! She looking good and fun! All the girls look pretty good. I think it'll be between Jodie and Gillian to go out.

Takes Two Tuesday

She wants to be cold and a liar – Classic Claudia!

Do we think Tom will get to the final? I dunno. I think he’s a bit cocky.

John is cute, although the second he dances latin I fear his time will be up!

The Return of It Takes Two!

Yeah! So nice to have Claudia back. She is a bit mad possibly insane but I’m sure she would see this as a compliment. Sad to see Phil and Flavia go. Should they have stayed? Seemed to be the consensus amongst Craig and Arlene. Loved that she gave them a little trophy.

Looking forward to the girls and the new Brendan – bets on how long this will last? I give it two weeks.

8.4 million viewers last night - not bad for opening week.

See you tomorrow!

The First Cut is the Deepest!

Phew! Karen made it! Thank God although I think she has her work cut out for her this year.

Oh nooooooo! Travesty to lose one of my faves Phil and Flavia! How will we cope! Oh well disappointments are always inevitable with Strictly, especially since they started judges choice - we must be prepared. This initial shock will harden me for the weeks to come.
I must admit Don wasn’t bad and we still love Lilia and she was out early last year too so maybe its fair.

It Takes Two – back tomorrow. Don’t miss the Winkleman!

Show One

Good opening show I thought!

Austin
Hmm perhaps I was wrong when I said he wouldn’t win! I see potential here but he’s with Erin – not one of my fave professionals. I am confused!
Score: 8

Tom
He was ok but I agree with Craig. Sort of reminded me of Gethin last year.
Score: 5

Don
I thought Lilia was good. Not fussed on Don. It was ok.
Score: 4

Phil
Nerves I think. Could be an improver. I hope!
Score: 4

Mark
So far so good but not sure how he’ll fare on some of the Latin dances. I agree with Bruno.
Score: 6

Gary
Yeah Karen is back!! She is joy! I think they should just let her dance on her own each week. She needs no partner! The bending over cooking thing? Remember the cricket hand slapping with Mark. It must be her thing. I sort of loved it!
Score: 6 (for effort)

John
Another Willie perhaps. I quite liked it. The new girl seems nice too!
Score: 5

Andrew
First of all love Ola’s costume! What is she like?! She certainly loves a cat suit. Not bad. I like how Ola tries to distract us.
Score: 5

Girls
God stuff here! I though Gillian and Anton were fun! My faves Jessie and Darren too – I predict good stuff to come. Heather too who received no mention but I liked her!

Thoughts?!

!!DON’T MISS ALEHSA BACK TOMORROW!!

Jessie and Darren

Never let it be said that I have favouries BUT they're my favourites! Darren is always lovely and Jessie is fun and captures the very spirit of strictly! I am hoping she will be more Jill than Letitia (nothing against Tish! she was one of my past faves!)

Jessie Wallace (Image © BBC)

Lisa and Brendan

She was allegedly a super model! She's ok but super model?! Just saying. She dated Clooney - so what? On the other hand Brendan partnerships are usually fun.

Lisa Snowdon (Image © BBC)

Mark and Hayley

Potential winner material here i think! Love the man boobs - so strong!

Mark Foster (Image © BBC)

Phil and Flavia

What was i thinking yesterday when i said there were no cute guys in Strictly this year (confession i have a thing for Phil Daniels or to be more precise Kevin Wicks) - don't judge. I think this could be a surprisingly good partnership, however, i am baised.

Phil Daniels (Image © BBC)

Jodie and Ian

The Tallies! So tall! I confess I don't know much about Jodie Kidd - she's some sort of model? Does she have royal connections or is she just posh?

Jodie Kidd (Image © BBC)

Wikipedia update: she has lots of hobbies.

Tom and Camilla

Supposedly this years eye candy for the ladies - i'm unsure. He's ok but no Mark or Mat. Camilla is famous for almost getting to the final and I don't think she'll be breaking that habit this year.

Tom Chambers (Image © BBC)

Rachel and Vincent

Vincent must think he's won the lottery! But will the public like her. I was always a little suspicious of her in the S Club days. She seems like the sort of girl who be your best friend to you face and a complete bitch behind your back. This jury is out for now.

Rachel Stevens (Image © BBC)

Christine and Matthew

She has some big shoes to fill! She seemed very nervous in the preview last week! Surely the gorgeous Mr Cutler will boost her confidence.

Christine Bleakley (Image © BBC)

Andrew and Ola

GMTV presenters and Strictly don't normally go together too well! Maybe a male presenter will fare a little better. We shall see.

Andrew Castle (Image © BBC)

Don and Lilia

Don has a "lovely voice" according to my Nana. I worry for Lilia. I smell another early exit! Oh dear!

Don Warrington (Image © BBC)

Gary and Karen

The Divine Miss Hardy returns and hopefully it will be for a longer run this series. Strictly cannot afford to lose Karen so early on again! He looks pumped in this photo. I would not picture him as a natural dancer but with Karen to guide him what can go wrong?!

Gary Rhodes (Image © BBC)

Gillian and Anton

Hmmm Anton usually get stuck with a slightly older lady whose good for about the middle rounds then bows out gracefully or not as the case may be (Jan Ravens). However, i like his patnership and think they will do well, until the middle rounds at least.

Gillian Taylforth (Image © BBC)

Austin and Erin

Sports men usually do well but Rugby players never win and I don't think there'll be any change here. He does look very cute in his tux though!

Austin Healey (Image © BBC)

Thoughts

Heather and Brian

Heather taught us "You can be so many people if you make that break for freedom" in her inspirational song proud - will she make herslef proud?! Her partner new for this series from America - eyebrows?!?

Heather Small (Image © BBC)

Thoughts

John and Kristina

Early preidictions - out week one!

John Sargeant (Image © BBC)

Thoughts?

Cherie and James

This partnership has a flavour of Brendan and Claire - you may recall from Series 4. I feel there is potential here with Cherie playing the saucy older lady. Not sure about a Jive though!

Cherie Lunghi (Image © BBC)

Thoughts?

Blogging to the final!

Hello! My first official post! This blog is for fans of strictly by a fan. In the week up to the big event I'll be giving my intial thoughts on the couples this week. x