Strictly Come Dancing 2020

Odeta

Was working last night and only watched final now. Happy out with the result. Go Bill!!!

Oh lord I’m weeping!!!

Probably the most sincerest speeches from both professional and celeb I think I’ve ever seen

Aw bless them!

JP Liz V1

Well Done to Bill, I wish I had betted on him from the start, did anyone predict he would win from the offset

the purple tin

the purple tin wrote: »

The only thing I didn't like about this year was all the CGI special-effects on the dance floor. They looked quite tacky and just distracted you from the dancers.
I hope this is the first and last time they use them.

Totally agree with this! Like a giant elephant? No need for the love of god

HildaOgdenx

Ryann Numerous Shot-putter wrote: »

Totally agree with this! Like a giant elephant? No need for the love of god

And Bill had to clarify on Twitter, apparently, after the first show where the elephant appeared, that it wasn't a real elephant

HildaOgdenx

HildaOgdenx wrote: »

And Bill had to clarify on Twitter, apparently, after the first show where the elephant appeared, that it wasn't a real elephant

Oh lol that’s funny!!!

HildaOgdenx

Ryann Numerous Shot-putter wrote: »

Oh lol that’s funny!!!

I think it was in an interview with Rylan, I heard him saying it.

JP Liz V1

Is Bill the oldest winner?

Recliner

I absolutely love Bill, but I honestly thought his showdance was dreadful. I really felt he was the weakest of the 4 dancers on the night. I thought HRVY's was by far and away the best showdance. If I had been voting I would definitely have gone for Maisie overall, I thought she was outstanding.
I never warmed to Jaime, but that was probably because Karen is my least fav pro dancer. TBH, by the end, very hard to choose between them as to who was the pro.
But I did enjoy the season. Would love to see Anton as a judge. Motsi doesn't annoy me as much as she does some, but that's probably because I fast forward when she's talking.
Is there a Christmas special this year?

HildaOgdenx

https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a34834489/bbc-christmas-day-2020-schedule/

Christmas Special, at 16.45 on Christmas Day.

Navy blue

Recliner wrote: »

Is there a Christmas special this year?

Did they say towards the end of the show on Saturday that it was a 'best of' program for the Christmas special rather than an actual competition. It's probably not worth the hassle of isolating people, bubbles etc for the sake of one show. I saw on Insta that Gorka was away from Gemma and the baby for 87 days, that's bound to be very tough.

I loved that Maisie danced to a Christmas song. Is it my imagination or did they used to all dance to one Christmas song way back? I think it would add a lovely Christmassy feel to the final if they included more Christmas music

Recliner

Navy blue wrote: »

Did they say towards the end of the show on Saturday that it was a 'best of' program for the Christmas special rather than an actual competition. It's probably not worth the hassle of isolating people, bubbles etc for the sake of one show. I saw on Insta that Gorka was away from Gemma and the baby for 87 days, that's bound to be very tough.

I loved that Maisie danced to a Christmas song. Is it my imagination or did they used to all dance to one Christmas song way back? I think it would add a lovely Christmassy feel to the final if they included more Christmas music

I fast forwarded through most of the talking bits. But it would be crazy to isolate people for one show.

2nd Row Donkey

Thought HRVY would walk it, thought Maisie was the best on the night/overall season but still delighted Bill won.

I would take issue with his show dance a little. The start was like the opening to a magic show on BGT, the dancing in the middle was awesome but the end with the guitar was a bit naff.

... I'd have been okay with the guitar as a prop if he'd have done a bit of a dance, shuffle or something (like that guy from AC/DC who use to sort of hop shuffle across the stage) but bill sort of just stood there and strummed a few cords. A bit of an anticlimax if anything.

hamburgham

Navy blue wrote: »

Did they say towards the end of the show on Saturday that it was a 'best of' program for the Christmas special rather than an actual competition. It's probably not worth the hassle of isolating people, bubbles etc for the sake of one show. I saw on Insta that Gorka was away from Gemma and the baby for 87 days, that's bound to be very tough.

I loved that Maisie danced to a Christmas song. Is it my imagination or did they used to all dance to one Christmas song way back? I think it would add a lovely Christmassy feel to the final if they included more Christmas music

I absolutely loved Maisie's show dance, though it was streets ahead of all the others, incomparable. Much as I like Jamie, thought his show dance was an embarrassment and I blame Karen for that. I don't think Karen and Janette have the training the others do and it shows. I think most of the other pros have been ballroom dancing since they could walk.

Must be such an anti climax for them when it's all over, it is for me, never mind the participants.

Really think Karen and Jamie would make a good couple.

Was browsing and saw Ranvir and Giovanni's interview on IT Takes Two after they were voted off. It was really awkward. Giovanni was very uncomfortable, something definitely happened, maybe Ranvir made a move and he wasn't interested. I can't blame her. I have no idea at all how you could keep your feelings in check when you're dancing so closely to someone so attractive for weeks and they're probably providing a certain amount of emotional support as well. It's a wonder there aren't more affairs.

ohnonotgmail

hamburgham wrote: »

I absolutely loved Maisie's show dance, though it was streets ahead of all the others, incomparable. Much as I like Jamie, thought his show dance was an embarrassment and I blame Karen for that. I don't think Karen and Janette have the training the others do and it shows. I think most of the other pros have been ballroom dancing since they could walk.

Must be such an anti climax for them when it's all over, it is for me, never mind the participants.

Really think Karen and Jamie would make a good couple.

Was browsing and saw Ranvir and Giovanni's interview on IT Takes Two after they were voted off. It was really awkward. Giovanni was very uncomfortable, something definitely happened, maybe Ranvir made a move and he wasn't interested. I can't blame her. I have no idea at all how you could keep your feelings in check when you're dancing so closely to someone so attractive for weeks and they're probably providing a certain amount of emotional support as well. It's a wonder there aren't more affairs.

I read that Gio and Ranvir didnt actually get along. the chumminess was just for the cameras

HildaOgdenx

Caught up at last, last night. I had only watched the last half hour or so on Saturday.

I fast forwarded through some of the talk bits. I enjoyed Jamie and Bill the most, and listened to them.

Bill was the one I wanted to win, and I was delighted. I thought what he said about 'the show must go on' being applicable to what we are all going through, was very moving, and very sincerely said.

And Oti! So delighted for her to win twice in a row.

Roll on the next series, and well done to everyone involved in bringing the series to us, in the strangest of times.

Zoe’s leaving ITT. https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2021/0518/1222267-zoe-ball-has-last-dance-as-host-of-strictly-spin-off/

Aisling(",)

I'm guessing Rylan will step fully into her shoes.
I quite like him so I'm happy.

ohnonotgmail

Aisling(",) wrote: »

I'm guessing Rylan will step fully into her shoes.
I quite like him so I'm happy.

the writing was on the wall for her as soon as he was brought in. I really liked her and ITT won't be the same without her.

HeidiHeidi

Awww, I really like Zoe! Herself and Ian Waite are a great double act.


Having said that, I never watch ITT, so it won't make much difference to me!

Meauldsegosha

Jeanette is Rylan's new co-host in ITT. She's retiring from the main show.

https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a36688068/strictly-janette-manrara-retires-it-takes-two/

Curlysue76

Meauldsegosha wrote: »

Jeanette is Rylan's new co-host in ITT. She's retiring from the main show.

https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a36688068/strictly-janette-manrara-retires-it-takes-two/

Yay, I don’t watch ITT so this is great news, did not miss her trying to hog the camera last year, thank you Covid.

ohnonotgmail

Meauldsegosha wrote: »

Jeanette is Rylan's new co-host in ITT. She's retiring from the main show.

https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a36688068/strictly-janette-manrara-retires-it-takes-two/

Happy to have her on ITT but will miss her as a competitor.

Hannibal_Smith

I really liked Zoe as well. Not a fan of Rylan at all.

Jeanette used to always annoy me when herself and Karen used to push each other to get in front of the camera. But then I watched her pre show videos, going around the backstage area etc and she was actually really good. She had a great rapport with everyone and was full of energy. I think she'll be a good replacement for Zoe.

atilladehun

I'll miss her. Some great dances over the years. Maybe she didn't have the full repertoire of others but she could almost levitate in some dances. Great entertainment

I like Rylan. He grew on me.

HeidiHeidi

I'm another who never watches ITT, but I'll really miss Janette on the show.

I wouldn't be mad about her antics for the camera, but she's the best Latin dancer for my money by quite some distance.

HeidiHeidi

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

I'm another who never watches ITT, but I'll really miss Janette on the show.

I wouldn't be mad about her antics for the camera, but she's the best Latin dancer for my money by quite some distance.

Maybe herself the Aljaz are starting a family.

Aisling(",)

There were rumors that Emily Barker was going to join last year as a professional.I wonder if that'll happen now.

Heroditas

Only one camera hog left to get rid of now!