See you next Saturday! That’s the end of the first Strictly live show – lovely to be back into the swing of things, and thank you all for joining in – am off to add some pictures, read your comments and rest my very tired fingers. No results show tomorrow, so I’ll be back next Saturday for Week 2, which kicks of at 6.30pm. In the meantime you can find me on Twitter @heidistephens, so please come and say hello if you’re passing. See you next Saturday! Hx The dancing is finished! PHEW – that felt like a marathon. Let’s take a look at the scoreboard – Will and Nancy and Hamza and Jowita at the top, Tony and Katya and Matt and Nadiya at the bottom. But these scores are carried over to next week, so everything could change. Which couple is shaping up to be your favourite? Feel free to make a wild prediction for your four Grand Finalists in the comment box below. I’m still musing, but I’ll have my thoughts together in time for the much-anticipated* return of Heidi’s Hunches in next week’s liveblog. *in my head Scores: 7,7,7,8 – a total of 29 for Fleur and Vito. Craig though it was a bit wild for him and needed more technique, but Fleur is a fantastic dancer. Motsi was impressed by the power and conviction, but they need to find a way to control it. Shirley wanted more contrast between the power and the leg placement, and Anton thought Fleur was a superstar, but it needs refinement in hold. Shall we start a whip round for buttons for Vito. No, let’s leave it. I think we all had high hopes for Fleur after last night’s opener, and she’s not letting us down. Great hip action and musicality, but a big stompy and frenetic in places and the transitions need some work. Love the energy though, a great finish to a FABULOUS Week 1. And finally, it’s Fleur and Vito! Their first dance is the Cha Cha Cha to ‘Let’s Get Loud’ by Jennifer Lopez. This is pop banger, and our first indication that Fleur is NOT here to play. My 8-year-old nephew messaged me this morning to say he thinks Fleur is going to win, even though he hasn’t really seen her dance yet. I’ll definitely check in with him tomorrow to see if he’s changed his mind. Scores: 8,9,9,8 – a total of 34 for Hamza and Jowita. The scoring this week is WILD. Start as you mean to go on, I guess. Anton loved Hamza’s backwards footwork. Who knew? says Craig, then adds a Wow. Motsi thought it was exquisite and brilliant. Shirley thought Hamza was a gentle soul and easy on the eye, and now she’ll think of Hamza every time she hears that song. What a nice thing to say, Shirley. Bit emotional now. OK, they’re in a boat with binoculars. DRINK. Hamza has a lovely soft touch in this Foxtrot, it’s got real class and sensitivity and BAGS of charm. I’m grinning madly, and I LOVE how his hair dances in the spins. Gorgeous. It’s time for Hamza and Jowita! Their first dance is the Foxtrot to ‘Islands In The Stream’ by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. I guess this could be seen as an oblique reference to Hamza being a man in touch with nature, so let’s all have a drink. Scores: 6,7,7,8 – a total of 28 for Ellie T and Johannes. Just a note to apologise for the lack of pictures in the blog so far, particular for those who are following along without the TV bit. They’re starting to appear in the picture system so I’ll add as many as I can later. Shirley loved Ellie’s neckline and frame, and now she needs to focus on her feet. Anton loved the Hollywood glamour and the characterisation, but the nuts and bolts down below need some work. Craig agrees that the footwork was a problem but he really enjoyed the routine. Motsi thought it was classic, elegant, fun and light. Loving Ellie’s gorgeous 40s styling, and the characterisation of this is fabulous. Nice footwork and frame too – lots to love about this. A few little timing issues but generally a great effort for Week 1 – how good is this series going to be? Next up it"s Ellie T and Johannes Their first dance is the Quickstep to ‘I Am What I Am’ by Klaus Hallen Tanzorchester. Try saying that after a full night of Strictly Come Bingo. A Quickstep in Week One is always a risky strategy, but I love the music choice. I think we can all agree that wedding disco fabulous is definitely the musical theme this evening. Only three left! Stay with me, people!
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