Strictly

[pastafreak]

Rose and Giovanni...took my breath away, and brought tears to my eyes. Brilliant.

[carolegif]

Same here! It was so unexpected to suddenly have silence, but they carried on dancing! It was wonderful.

[pat2604]

Just wish they would get rid of Motsi. I think Craig is genuinely cheesed off with her!
And yes that lasts dance was lovely. But I am still recovering from watching that amazing Charleston.

[Mamyalynne]

Emotional and powerful.

[rowanwitch]

Glad A J had a bad week, she seemed overconfident, she won't be in the dance off though. Thought that Charleston was brilliant, and Rose danced beautifully as usual.

[pat2604]

Will this be another strictly romance, I wonder?

[pat2604]

Giovanni said very audibly "I love you'.

[Karamia]

I had already rewound Rhys 3 times to see his amazing charleston so was late seeing Rose who I absolutely love. A very powerful performance. All couples performed so well though, so it will be such a difficult choice for who leaves.

[LadyCG]

I actually didn't like the dance and the song was hideous.

The Charleston was amazing in my opinion.

[Barmaid]

I see Motsi came as a highlighter pen.

[pat2604]

I love that song Lady CG. But I think the silence was unnecessary

[bednobs]

im just on the charleston now as i am a bit behind

[pastafreak]

Do you really Lottie? It was a rather effective, and unexpected way to illustrate what Rose's world is like when she dances.

[LadyCG]

That song for me was akin to scraping your nails down a blackboard. It sets my teeth on edge.

I appreciate the lady is deaf and the two guys are gayer than a yellow duster but this is a dancing competition and it should be about dancing and dancing alone.

[bednobs]

its not (just) about dncing though. The program entreats you to vote for your "favourite" couple not the best dancers

[Mamyalynne]

'Couple's Choice' always incorporates something very personal and tonight's did that beautifully for me.

[LadyCG]

Rose's World must be like that whether she's dancing, showering or pegging the washing out. I agree it's very humbling to get a glimpse of what that world is like but, as I said before, this is dancing competition.

[bednobs]

for example, just watched the samba and it made me smile, more than any other dance so far, despite not being as technically good as the charleston

[pastafreak]

But it is not a competition that is judged solely by professional judges...and it shouldn't be compared to such contests. It's a whole different ballgame.
If that silent moment conveys what it is to dance when deaf, if it gives confidence to deaf children...then it has served a purpose.

[pastafreak]

Sorry about the spoiler bednobs.

[puzzled54]

I’m with you pasta, I thought it was lovely