James Jordan on 'insanity' of scoring on divisive week 8 | JAMES JORDAN'S THE TRUTH | HELLO!
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- Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024
- James Jordan shares his verdict on Strictly Come Dancing week 8. The dancer chats about his sadness over Krishnan Guru-Murthy's exit and why the judges' scoring was "bordering on insanity"…
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I LOVED BOBBY’S DANCE. It was so beautiful and emotional. When they ran to the stairs and back and Dianne jumped into Bobby’s arms, I felt it. I was moved. If Shirley can forgive Angela’s mistakes then she is fully capable of forgiving Bobby’s. And I don’t like how Craig throws tantrums at certain people.
Nigel and Katya were my MVP this week as well. I agree with James that the judges seem overly harsh whenever he's on stage. His tango last week was easily one of the best tangos I've seen on strictly, and his couple's choice was flawless, and yet there's no hype coming from the judges (compared to the hype that Annabel and Angela R receive). I really hope the public sees through it and continue to vote for him, because he really is an incredible dancer (and Katya's choreography is unmatched!).
I agree her choreography is amazing the year she won strictly with the Scottish actor cant remember his name they were amazing last week when Shirley said when diane and Bobby finished their dance she said that diane choreography was very good Bobby then said thank you to the other choreographerî who helped them Diane did not .look happy he said this... last year mitchell danced with gratziano and she said the same thing thanking the choreographer for their help l never thought gratziano was a good choreographer but got better last year because he was getting help, l thought that it was the pro dancer who did their own choreography to teach the celebs obvouysly not the case l thought dianes coreography was different really good this year not what she usually does but Bobby said another choreographer helped them too James do you think this is right did you ever get a choreographer go help you.
, @@margueritahancock5472 I think you’re a little confused. dianne did a whole insta post before their Argentine tango thanking the choreographers, the pros never choreograph the Argentine tango. Dianne brilliantly choreographs all her own dances except the speciality dances where ALL the pros have outside choreographers.
@@margueritahancock5472all pros get help with specialist dances that are outside of the traditional 10 dance format. They get guest choreographers for Charleston, couple’s choice, Salsa and Argentine Tango. For instance i believe Vincent Simone assists with argentine tango choreography. Hope this makes sense
@@margueritahancock5472Joe McFadden is the name you're looking for - I think it's a shame he's got forgotten he was a good dancer and he seems like a nice guy.
I agree with James, Angela Rippon needs to go now l didn't like Angela Paso Doble last week Craig is fawning over Angela .
But the dance off is supposed to be judged on the dance they are watching in the dance off. Angela made a mistake and twice a look of terror came over her face as her mind went totally blank. Krishnan upped his game and didnt make any mistakes.
Krishnan did make a mistake, can’t believe nobody pointed it out. Angela R was also better technically. This is coming from someone who adores Krishnan and is not a big fan of Angela, but even I can see it was the correct decision.
She was probably very tired. Dancing that twice in a couple of hours. She did her best.
Taking your point that ‘dance off is supposed to be judged on the dance they are watching in the dance off’, then whether the celebrities ‘upped his/her game’ should not be relevant. Therefore the three judges using ‘technical difficulties and basic elements included’ as they saw in the dance off to judge and make decision is not wrong.
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Nigel is my favourite but I feel he has been undermarked most of the series I'm not sure why do the judges not like him :-\
Hi James, next week, would you mind discussing more about how much control the professional dancers have over the order of dances they perform, e.g can the professional completely avoid a Samba if they don't think it would suit their celeb, or can they try and get it over with early in the competition? Also, do the professionals get to select the music? Really enjoying the Strictly The Truth series 😊
I don't know about your other questions, but I am sure they don't get to choose the music. Lots of the music don't fit the dances.
I’m a Dianne fan and I don’t think she’s ever done a rumba as part of the competition. There must be some element of that.
Pretty sure these days (may have been different in James' day) that the production team choose the concept, the music and the dance order. They can manipulate the dance order (like samba for Krishnan or rumba for Adam) and the music/costume etc to ease celebs out the door when their time is up. I think there have been the odd example where the pro has put his foot down and got a dance changed to something else. I think Gio did with Rose in the semi final of their year when they were supposed to do two speciality dances in the semi and he got Charleston changed for a waltz. Obviously the production team also went the best entertainment show possible for the audience in terms of dance mix etc - it's not all a conspiracy theory.
Yes, that’s what I want to know 😊
Yes and the songs… if I was a celebrity I’d be more often than not be saying, no not dancing to that song ..
The judges have favourites which is unfair. Why is Angela still there? Give her a difficult dance and see what happens.
I don’t think the judges should jump up and applaud, etc. They're there to give their informed opinion and a score. I feel this unduly influences the studio audience and in turn the tv viewers.
Bobby and Dianne becoming one of my all time favourite partnerships. Their connection and story telling each week is beautiful! And I know it’s not important to some people, but for me it is….he’s the only one left in the competition with no previous dance training or experience, so he’s doing extra brilliant
Only ones left with no dance training are Annabel and Bobby
James does keep stressing that Layton is a professional dancer (and I agree that he is unlikely to win because of this) but never mentions that Angela R and Ian Waite released a "how to ballroom dance" DVD; that Angela S used to tour as a dancer; and Nigel was a professional dancer on a cruise ship.
I'm Team Ellie all the way, but I love watching Layton and NIkita and seeing how Nikita has adapted to the choreographic challenges and watching their partnership develop.
Glad you mentioned this- it’s hardly like the producers pick one person skilled in some areas of dance with the rest being non dancers every year- that would never make good TV- a good few of them have at least dabbled in so.e shape or form.
Yh Layton and Nikita’s partnership this year has really struck me too- its evolution is what makes me smile when watching them as the weeks go by- they’re winners in my eyes largely due to this, the glitter ball really doesn’t have the impact that it used to anymore.
True and Ellie also has a good varied background in dance. Thats why her dances are pretty polished!
I used to love strictly but now I just watch the dances after on RUclips and check the scores. Can’t stand seeing how the judges spout rubbish about some and then rave about their favourites, the scoring is ridiculous and totally unfair. It is making a total mockery of the show.
My favourites are Ellie and Veto but have to agree with James that Nigel was fantastic this week.
I’ve noticed similar when catching up with the US version. I watch a couple and think they’re amazing and they’ll surely win, only to see the odd scoring by the judges. I only watch the dances on RUclips rather than the episodes. Sometimes I feel baffled at who gets voted off on the US version. I have noticed however, that the US show is more of a popularity contest than it is about dancing technique
yep, Strictly, like the BBC has gone downhill. They should have stuck to what worked, and couples with chemistry.
Spot on as usual James, I hope Nigel gets to the final. Katya is a very good choreographer, who could forget Gangnam Style!
The best Ed balls number had to be the Halloween cha cha. The fact he was making up the choreography in the middle of the routine. That must’ve been fun for the producers and Katya 😂 Ed done this sorta Beyoncé Crazy in Love hand running down the front of his body 😂😂
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It’s Bobby and Dianne that have made strictly joyous again for me. There’s something so pure when they dance, each dance has its own story and I feel they were meant to dance together. Also for a complete beginner he is amazing, Diannes teaching and choreography is outstanding
I totally agree, I'm only watching it to see Bobby and Dianne..
Because the judging is driving me crazy and Craig was so rude about hands..
I don't think I'll be watching next year..
When Shirley was praising Diane's choreography bobby said l would would like to thank some other choreographer don't know his name obviously works behind the scenes who helped us Diane did not look pleased she just looked straight ahead and said nothing her choreography has got so much better this year her l thought was always okay 😅 nothing we had the same thing last year Grazziano and Micnelle she did exactly the same thing and thanked some other choreographer Grazziaño l don't feel was ever a good choreographer or teacher last year was his best year....it was his first time he made it to blackpool,l am only mentioning this because l thought that the pros had to do their own choreography with their celeb partners?
@@margueritahancock5472 yes all the pros do their own choreography apart from the specialist dances, like the Argentine tango, that’s why Bobby and Dianne thanked the outside choreographers.
@@margueritahancock5472 and you obviously don’t know dianne because she put up an actual insta post thanking the Argentine tango choreographers. If Dianne didn’t look pleased it was because they got undermarked again.
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If Craig leaves James would be a great replacement
😂😂😂 without Graig will be weird despite almost not watching
no he wouldn't he gangs up on people even worse than craig
Strictly would need a “panto villain” style judge if Craig left. Judging panels work best with a mixture of types of judging. It would be boring if it was all flowers and rainbows and everyone got 10s. The public have watched the show for years and know what they’re looking at now. The public can see stomping, sickled feet, dropped arms, little mishaps. These type of shows need a Craig Revel Horwood, Simon Cowell or Jason Gardner type judge who tells it like it is
More chance of me judging 😆
Bobby again being undermarked. He dances with such joy and elegance. Their dances make me have all the feels. I love them
Hi James how can you say that Layton being top of the leader board that he want be in a dance off.. I remember Alexandra Burke being top of the leader board and being in the dance off.. Also you keep saying Layton is a professional dancer and it’s not right for him to be in the show .. forgive me if I’m wrong but I thought Layton danced ballet .. could you as a professional ballroom dancer dance to a high standard of ballet with intense training for 5 days in a show like strictly and get 10’s and 9’s every week. I figure there are many styles of dancing and if you good at one style of dance doesn’t mean you will be good at another. I am grateful to have witnessed many good dances in this year strictly and maybe that’s because many of the people that are left have had some sort of dance background like Elle ballet and street dance, Angela ballet , Nigel performing arts and Angela Irish dancing .. so as you see most of these people have danced and I feel you should point this out as you are being to sound a little biased towards Layton
Ellie and Vito always suffer in terms of order. The judges tend to undermark them crazily. The judges seem to have such high standards for them while they treat others differently. I’m sick of them undermarking her, that rumba was one of the best I’ve ever seen.
Layton is NOT a professional dancer. He doesn't earn a living from simply dancing. He wrapped filming on the latest series of the BBC comedy Bad Education the week Strictly training started. He co-wrote two of the episodes. He is an actor who has had dance training from attending stage school, like many on the show this year and every year. Clare Sweeney from series 1 attended Italia Conti like Layton and had been in musicals so it's always happened.
He's an actor who sings and dances and has been in a number of musicals. Yes, he has the most training (only because he was Billy Elliot as a child and the training for that was intense) and the most natural ability. Lots of other contestants over the years have had a similar level of training (from attending stage school) and/or experience. Nigel went to Arts Ed, a top stage school, his first job was as a professional dancer on cruise ships and he's been in more musicals than Layton. Angela S went to the top Irish dancing school and toured in the US as a professional Irish dancer for a while. Angela R wanted to be a professional dancer and trained in ballet. Ellie has trained in ballet, tap and street. Everyone left apart from Bobby has some level of dance training/experience. Does it really matter? No it doesn't if it makes an entertaining show. I imagine Layton has learnt more dance technique in the last two months than he's learnt since he left school. And he's having to work just as hard as everyone else - especially given he's fighting his feet and his pigeon toes every week.
Imagine what SCD would be like with 15 non dancers. It would be awful. They have always had people with varying degrees of dance experience in every series. Denise VO (partnered by James) famously said that she mainly sat on a chair when she was in Chicago. Lots of contestants have minimised their dance pasts. Tom Chambers later said the producers asked him to play down his prior experience. I imagine that has happened a lot over the years.
They are making an award winning shiny floor Saturday night entertainment show to make people happy in the dark nights of Autumn and Winter. And with the cost of living crisis and general misery it's more important than ever. I love it, whatever it's flaws. It makes me smile and it makes me happy. It's not an international standard dance competition and it never has been. Watching Layton and Nikita dance brings me joy (as do all the partnerships).
Also it's important to have Layton in a same sex partnership for LGBTQIA+ representation. The audience will never know why they asked him to take part. Maybe because Ritchie and Gio went out week 3 last year and Jayde and Karen not long after. Maybe they wanted a same sex partnership likely to go further into the competition. Maybe they were struggling to find anyone willing to be in a same sex partnership, given the increased hatred for LGBT people in the current climate. Maybe they were struggling to get people of colour to take part and Layton ticked both boxes (boxes that should be ticked so SCD is representative).
Layton has received a lot of hate on social media. Much of it is homophobic. He said in an interview last week that he lay in bed one morning thinking everyone in the country hated him. How horrible when he's just trying to enjoy himself learning new dances on the telly to put on a show and entertain everyone. I hope he can manage to focus on the bigger picture - that queer kids can see someone who is openly gay on their telly every week being successful. Every kid can see Layton and Nikita perform and they can grow up thinking it's absolutely normal to see two men dancing together and one of them sometimes wears a dress. The doctor from morning live who was on the ITT Friday panel last week said he was her children's favourite. If nothing else, this is a win for Layton, a win for Strictly and a win for the country when Esther McVey has just been appointed as a minister for anti-wokeness.
My thoughts entirely!
Thank you, I forgot about Tom Chambers! Layton might as well leave voluntarily. Bored of the moaning from the public !
James I love you! Finally Nigel getting some recognition- he’s been soooo under marked for weeks. I just don’t understand why? I’ve loved all of his dances, he’s so hugely watchable and Katya’s choreo is the bomb.
The choreo for the Halloween spooky cha cha was incredible. It had Latin choreo, zombie walks and moves from thriller music video. I think it was under appreciated by the judges. Katya outdone herself on that one. Highly entertaining and crowd pleasing
He has not been undermarked, he keeps going wrong. This week was the first time he hasn't made any mistakes for quite a while
I genuinely thought after watching annabels dance she'd be in the dance off, thought it was weird seeing the judges give a standing ovation to it
Oh god, the judges are really getting on my nerves now. I hope we get four new ones for next season.💕
You & me both
Remember some yrs back how Brendan Cole used to get his knuckles rapped for daring to argue with the judges? I wouldn't mind seeing him on the Judging panel 🤗
I miss Len ❤ he was spot on about the faffing around before getting into the actual dance routine
Also interesting that you moan about Layton's dance experience every week, and imply all the others are non-dancers. You never mention that both Angelas (R and S) and Nigel and Ellie all have dance experience.
Ooow James I look forward to Mondays to hear your views. I have to agree with you again especially with the judges...boy do they make me angry! Their voting is ludicrous. I’m so glad you mentioned how “over the top” Shirley and Motsi get, totally uncalled for ima. I think we need a shake up with the judges James...you need to be on the panel! You never know, Craig might call it a day! 😁👍 Nigel to win for me...👍
If Craig leaves they have to replace him like for like. We need a “panto villain” type judge for the audience to boo. It’s part of these types of shows that there is a “mean” judge that tells it like it is. Examples: Simon Cowell in X factor, Jason Gardner on Dancing on Ice, Janice Dickenson on America’s top model. If all the judges told everyone they’re great the public would be annoyed. Handing out 10s like candy saying it was sunshine and rainbows treats the viewers like fools. We’ve been watching strictly for many years and can see mistakes, bad posture, sickled feet etc. As much as everyone gets irritated with harsh judging it’s part of an entertainment show.
@@lisar655 I agree with you. I’ve been watching from the start ...many moons ago! 😀 I do think with James being so honest he’d make a fabulous judge in place of Craig tbh. Craig does get tiring though and it’s just my opinion! He’s a nice person really. He lives not far from where I live. He’s okay!👍 it’s just his tv persona 😉
I really enjoy hearing your critique. Can I suggest further video discussions following this series, like an analysis on your favourite ever dances from Strictly? Such as best pasos, tangos, best choreography, best pro dance, etc.
The guy is too biased to be objective, see how he always emphasises that Layton is a professional dancer, then heaps praises on Nigel who has even won an Olivier award for Stage and musical performance. I thought a magazine like Hello would pick it’s critiques wisely. The worst thing is that he is trying to sway voters from voting for Layton, claiming he has an advantage, which is not fair. I think he just hates Layton and can’t stand the fact that Layton looks better than him dancing even though he has just started learning ballroom and latin. Give credit where it’s due. It is an entertainment show not a novice show, hence why we have people from all backgrounds. Layton has made the show very entertaining and people are enjoying seeing perfection on TV
I agree but I'm surprised you think having professional dancers on the show is a new thing. What about Danny Mac, Debbie McGee, and Faye Tozer? I feel like it's kind of always been a thing.
Don't forget Denise Van Outen ............
Every year the Public have an issue with a Pro and its hypocritical and boring! But Jill halfpenny and Jay McGuinness wernt an issue !I think for that reason next year i may not even bother watching strictly
Absolutely agree with James about the judges,so sorry to see Kristen go . Ellie and Vito are just amazing bringing the lovely magic back to Strictly , winners all the way ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Really enjoy watching your comments each week James.
Strictly is about watching celebrities dance. Some have dance experience and some don’t. This is the beauty of Strictly in my opinion. So many winners have had extensive dance experience; Jill Halfpenny, Caroline Flack, Jay from the Wanted etc.
Mr Strictly please please don’t stop putting people with dance experience in!!!
Exactly!
Thank you! Even James had Denise one year but he is slandering Layton !
I don't mind people having some dance experience but there's a difference between that and being a professional dancer.
After listening to your comments, I’m now wondering if we can trust the judges.
Ellie and Nigel are my favourites.
The judges are clearly under marking them.
Integrity is essential….
If Ellie perfromed in your opinion Strictly's best ever Rhumba, surely she was the week's MVP? I do agree that it was a really tough week to single any couple out as having been the stand out performers, but we've seen so many brilliant Argentine Tango dances over the years and there's been brilliant couples choice dances too. I think the one time a celebrity pulls off an exceptional Rhumba, it deserves to at least be dance of the week.
Here's looking forward to Blackpool.
Leave Layton alone, Strictly has always had mixed celebrities with various dancing experience, and you pick on Layton yet Angela Rippon , Ellie, Angela S and Nigel whom you praise have stage and musical experience . So stop picking on Layton all the time
The only reason Angela R didn’t end up flat on her back with that slip through is that Kai saved her. That’s a pretty big mistake to make imo! The wrong couple went home *based on that dance off* which is what they are *supposed to be* judged on. I don’t have the enthusiasm for Strictly that I’ve had in past years. I also agree that celebrities should NOT already be professional dancers!
Like Jill Half penny amd Hay Mcguiness who won ! They were both trained !
Thank you James!!! I love hearing all your thoughts, you're so refreshingly honest!
I love these blogs and yet again James is spot on . Can’t wait for the Blackpool verdicts
I loved Ellie's rumba, but I do prefer Kara Tointon's ♥️
I said this on Saturday it was very similar to Karas not as good as Karas but Ellie was brilliant
Rachel Stevens and Vincent had an incredible rumba as well
Yeah sorry I have seen better Rhumbas , yes Rachel Stevens, Kara and Kelvins were better but Ellie’s was good 💚
ca. 2:30 "He [Kai]'s staying away from the sambas, from the jive,..." I thought the couples, including the pros, have no say in what dance style they're assigned each week. Other controversies. I respect Shirley's integrity and commend her strength of character. She put some handwriting on the wall last week and was consistent with it again this week, even though none of the other judges agreed with her.
I get what you’re saying but Layton is not a trained ballroom dancer. Also if you’re not anti Layton, just quit talking about it. So repetitive…. Enough!
You need to have some really good (trained) celebrity dancers otherwise it would be boring - a good range of abilities makes it interesting- I love Layton and Nikita as they are breaking all the barriers and the routines are breathtaking - they are the only ones I watch again and again
24:04 , okay, lets do this again.
ALL of the remaining contestants have some sort of experience. So you’re not exactly the “fair” judge you claim to be if you only harp on about Layton, and not all of them.
Let’s also not forget James (a professional dancer) won Dancing on Ice in 2018. Which is also arguably for novices.
Strictly has had experienced contestants since the first series, with Claire Sweeney who was Italia conti trained, just like Layton. Its not new. Strictly is about celebrities learning latin and ballroom. But more importantly, its an entertainment show, its to make people happy. The only reason they didn’t cancel the 2020 series was for the mental health of the nation. Many people have been entertained by Layton and Nikita and they bring joy to the show.
I can guarantee you if they had 15 contestants completely clean of dance experience it would collapse within two weeks. Its interesting to have a range of talent. A novice usually wins in the end anyway, so Layton is not a threat. Hes just there to entertain, and as he said he’s doing it for his mum, whos been going through a difficult time lately.
You’re allowed to have your opinion and not like Layton, but let’s just be respectful and allow them to enjoy their time on Strictly.
I’m starting to think it’s no longer a ‘professional’ thing. It’s a race and sexuality thing. And they the people including James can deny all they bloody want.
I agree with everything you said so why is Layton only getting the stick. What else is missing from the equation?
@@FLAVEEARR If you look back at all of the past contestants who have also received this, none of them are straight white men
Well said, I completely agree with you.
@@Liamxrobertswelppp there we have it then. Didn’t John get it when he danced with johannes that year.
@@FLAVEEARR Probably
Krishnan was the weakest dancer left. He does a lot of walking in his dances. You can’t judge the dances on personality alone
I agree with you James , I am now thinking what's the point in voting , as the winner already seems to have been picked or am I'm being to cynical 🤔
I just cannot be doing with the judges, I love Ellie an Vito, bobby and Diane, Nigel and Katya
Yes James, the judges and dare I say production have been dampening down Nigel for weeks. So obvious the way judges react and pick at him to create the narrative of ' mistakes' when we see others make errors and are lauded.
I think its so obvious now that judges/producers are curating the leaderboard. They can get who they want in B2 e.g Adam, Krish. Sad thing, they will do it in SemiFinal, who will be in DO.
Agree Layton protected so far, look how Fleur and Molly were in DO 3/4 times each.
That said, Layton, Ellie & Nigel Final would be the best dance wise.
Hi my son (5 yo) loves Layton, I personally love Nigel (and Katya). She really choreographed a beautiful dance for Nigel. I watched it 3 times!
I also love Bobby but agree that his hands annoyed me. I also actually enjoyed Angla R this week which surprised me, i liked the concept and choreography.
Yh agreed- Madonna helped my sentiments towards Angela’s Paso immensely!! Layton, Bobby and Nigel really were enchanting this week!
It was obvious he was going to go. It feels almost scripted. Next week will be Angela Rippon. The week after Annabel.
literallyyy -u know who's gna go when vote is the determining factor!!
James i love your honesty and agree with everything you said, especially about Nigel and bobby
wild to think Layton has any kind of advantage considering he's a mixed race flamboyantly gay man in a country that has voted tory for 13 yrs he's never gonna win a lot of people over just cause they will automatically pre judge him, the ringer stuff is a convenient excuse, honestly I think he's very brave to keep going despite the level of abuse he's gotten but I know he's also gotten a lot of stuff from people saying that seeing someone like Layton helped them feel better about themselves/ made them feel like they were going to be okay, it would be great if you could have a little empathy for that while you remind everyone he's a professional dancer (who has clearly struggled with multiple of the dances) its not just about that
Thank jesus I’m not the only one
Well said 👏
I can't help but applaud Angela Rippon. Are there many who can dance like she is age79? The training arduous and relentless. I don't know how she is coping with it all? I am left wondering what her secret is.She has so much energy and zest for life. She is only on year from 80😊!
So agree with you James except in the dance off Angela made a mistake and she stumbled, the judges have always said that they only judge the dance in the dance off and any mistake means you lose so why did this not happen when Krishnan made no mistakes?
Cuz they wanted her in Blackpool
You don't get voted off just for making an error. It's based on the whole dance . Angela is a far better dancer than Krishnan was. I don't get why everyone thought he was a 'joy'. He was no happier than anyone else.
Agreed with everything that’s been said. 👍I get so frustrated and annoyed with the inconsistency of the judging and obvious bias!!
The judges have their favourites and it’s bloody obvious.
it's been that way for quite a while now its just blatantly obvious this year.
I’m so obsessed with this series, I can’t wait for the new video to come out after Sunday:)
Hello James, from South Africa. We, in South Africa, are watching Strictly a week behind the actual show. I'm new to your channel and I would like to say I admire and applaud your honesty about the show, the judges and especially pointing out that Layton is a professional dancer! I agree with you about the public wanting to see a 'non-dancers' progression through the show. My favourite couple, from the beginning is Ellie and Vito. I have loved all the couples this year, but I hate to say it, except Layton, only because he is a professional dancer! James, I am so glad I have found your channel and I have subscribed. Many thanks.
The others are also professionals apart from Annabelle and Bobby but he keeps picking on Layton. Nigel has as much stage, musical and dancing experience as Layton
Nigel is probably benefiting from getting harsher treatment from the judges. Sometimes the public can turn against celebs who are being treated too generously.
Layton and Nikita absolutley deserved that 40 I agree also he gets a lot of stick on here but Layton is clearly putting in a huge amount of work I personally think this year would be far worse without him, also you keep saying its his full time job but its not he''s been a musical theatre performer like danny mac but he has done multiple series of a comedy show just acting he's not studied ballroom or latin before (unlike angela rippon)
exactly
And most of the people this year have dance experience ie Nigel and Ellie
Angela’s posture was like Mrs Overall and she never seems to point her toes when she does the leg lift so it doesn’t look as elegant as it could. Ellie’s dance was great but I thought her hips could’ve had a bit more sway, the dress did her a favour. If that’s what the judges thought by not giving her a ten, they should say so. I think Bobbie is always under-marked, he gives the best emotion and is the most watchable for me. I love Annabelle but that samba was just ok. It drives me mad when the judges say something is fantastic with no criticism but then don’t give a ten. I’d want to know what I needed to do to get a ten so you need the specific feedback. I used to like Anton as a dancer but he drones on with his comments and becomes repetitive. I always watch Craig’s face then😄
Talking about rumbas, my favorite one was Vincent Simone and Rachel Stevens's. Perfection. I still think they should have won that year.
Omg, me and my husband loved Rachel Stevens with Vincent Simone. Fantastic Rumba but also their Argentine Tango was great too. She always had perfect hip action. She also I'm certain had past dance experience most likely from stage school. A lot have such as Emma Bunton from the Spice Girls. Mel B won Dancing with the Stars in America and she too had dance experience. But not ballroom & Latin. Also, anyone who is better than a complete novice dancer will have a more difficult routine. Look at the top dancers routines. They're on a professional level
Talking about rumbas, my favourite one was Cherie and James’s. Can’t wipe it off from my mind
James wants Ellie to win hence he over adores everything she does ! I loved Karas and Rachel's rhumb
It's not the Judges fault, the producers are basically giving them scripts to follow.
Best week so far but wrong dance off decision and inconsistent marking. I voted for him as he’s what entertainment and progress is. Angela ripping is lovely but I think some judges are quite bias to her. Totally agree with James. Dances are hand picked for her. and her paso was quite weak. I love Kai though ❤
Is it true Craig is leaving, throw your hat in James !!!!
Love your commentary, yet again. Totally agree. Ellie and Nigel are my favourites. I was sad to see Krishnan go as loved his whole attitude and dance improvement.
I adored Krishnan! I am really really sad to see him leave because I did always enjoy watching him! But sadly he was the weaker dancer but I did still enjoy it! Love Layton! Really enjoyed Bobby this week. I actually really enjoyed everyone’s dances this week! I think everyone did step it up this week!
I'm so sad Krishnan's going, too - and his partner is great. He's a joy.
Angela r has become boring and samey. Every week it seems angela anc carlos get roasted. Glad she got a decent dress shes had some horrendous outfits. Nigel totally channeled his inner gene kelly. Loved their dance. Ellie and vito i love this partnership. Love that annabelle finally let go..... and as for that argentine tango...... goosepimples!
Sorry but I also disagree!!! I’ve got nothing against Angela but it’s VERY clear to see the judges are keeping her in to get to Blackpool!!! She was no better than Krishnan & I’m sorry Angela made mistakes again!!! He might not be a finalist but he’s what strict it is all about, he’s pushed & come so far!!! Angela will either out be out this week or definitely next week!!! This show is an absolute joke this year it’s definitely fixed & it shows!!!!! Half of the scoring is not consistent!!!
Angela Rippon was always going to get to Blackpool - I have said this since the launch show back in September. The judges would keep her if she lands in the bottom two - my prediction has been 100% correct. This attitude that just because she used to host Come Dancing is a reason she needs to get to Blackpool is pathetic and a fix. I can't wait for the moment in Blackpool when the judges turn against her and really hammer her routine. It will happen.
Hi James I'm new here as didn't know about this channel. I feel better watching you as I agree with you every week lol I loved Angela scallion but they always remark on her posture. Just my opinion but do you not think it's because she is an Irish dancer? She was with a competition group till her late terns and you have to have straight legs! And be stiff and upright. It's just a thought lol I loved her dance on sat My fave is Ellie and Vito and Nigel and katya I'm hoping he gets over the nerves now Also the above plus layton should have had tens!! . Love your channel and see you next week! ❤ Cathy
Well ya it is annoying when you talk about Layton. Again, you are trying to make the case that he comes in trains for an hour and goes and has tea. Bs! This is all new to Layton. He is learning a new skill like everyone else. He’s struggling believe it or not through practice. They’ve admitted that Nikita makes the choreography harder and challenges Layton. So he’s not given easy routines like everyone else. I give him a lot of credit whether he’s danced before or not to learn ballroom and Latin at the level Nikita is throwing at him is very hard. He’s busting his ass like everyone else. Stop the hate and appreciate the hard work they are putting in. I say get rid of Layton and Ellie, Angela R maybe Nigel. Have only Bobby , Annabel, Angela , bring back all the ones sent home. Then no one can complain.
You are opening my eyes the judges are not consistent. I feel they have their favourites. How about you doing a few more dances ? Really enjoyed your jive with Olla.
I can guarantee you that if shirley had the deciding vote , she would have saved Angela, who is she kidding.
I don't believe the public vote is a thing. It's all a fix.
and a way to make money
I loved Bobby and Diane, the story they told was beautiful.. The way Craig went on about Bobbies hands was just downright rude..
It's a shame Krishnan has gone, he always reminded me of Chris Hollins in the way he was always so bright and upbeat and totally enjoying everything. I find it very interesting to hear you say Kai is cherry-picking Angela's dances - I thought the dances were allocated to them in some way - but it makes me wonder why the other pros don't do the same? Am I right in thinking that, back in the early days, there would only be two dances each week with half the contestants performing one dance and the other half performing the other? I don't recall jives and sambas coming up in week 2, in fact not until the celebs had got a bit of stamina. Perhaps, to make things fair, they should either revert to that and have increasingly difficult dances each week, or perhaps it should be random and the celebs should pull their dance for the next week out of a hat? As always you are spot on with your comments. I told my partner a couple of weeks ago that Leyton won't win. He is in the same position as the wonderful Danny Mac, only more so. Danny was brilliant (not to mention gorgeous!), but he had some dance experience and was up against Ore who had none. I guess there's a limit to how many people with little or no dance experience are available and willing to do the show, and maybe they also want to provide a bit of variety and give us someone good to watch from the start, but that's not fair on Leyton. I love Ellie and Vito, and their rumba was simply gorgeous - as good as Rachel and Vincent's, which is the only really memorable one for me... Until now. I'm looking forward to the weekend and your hearing your comments next week. I live in hope of you being able to explain the judging, but I guess you haven't been able to find a working crystal ball either. I've been looking for years, no joy!
Thank God for James Jordan...what an eye opening vid!!
I don’t know but Nigel leaves me cold and I can’t enjoy him at all. I was shocked he had dance training to be honest. Kara and Artem always be my favourite Rumba and I won’t remember Ellie’s although it was good. I will always remember Jays Jive and no one has come close to it in my opinion. Bobby is lovely young guy but he being so tall makes him stoop a lot and you can see the effort he makes same with his hands and to me that spoils the flow. Angela Scanlon to me has the best footwork but as an ex Irish dancer trying to fix your spine after all the years of having to keep you’re upper core straight but the legs and footwork is where all the difficulty is I really understand but not impossible and it’s up to her pro dancer to fix it.
Brilliant reviews and great point about the watching audience wanting to see the tens. Subscribed
The show needs a format shake up I think. Just something else added to change it. DWTS has jazz maybe use that instead of couples choice. I danced under Peggy spencer and she would of hated couples choice x
YES!!!! You're absolutely right.
I love your take on strictly. Spot on
I love James i always have because he is fare abd you will always get the truth from him xx
Rumba has never had a 40 even though there are some routines that might've deserved it. It's crazy
Only Flavia and Matt got 40 but that was a Christmas rumba 😊
@@strictlystarlight Yeah Christmas special don't count in terms of scoring. Plus they have like months to prepare 1 dance.
@@Henry_CP Aww yes !
I agree, I said from the beginning that as good as he is, he will definitely make the final, but because he is a professional, the public won't let him win.
Please can we have Strictly the judges, the truth
James u keep mentioning the Layton thing which I totally get but you also went on Dancing on Ice so what’s ur perspective on that. Is that any different ??
So sad to hear James being once again really negative towards Layton due to his dance experience when other former pros such as Robin Windsor and Kevin Clifton have been so supportive. Layton isn't the only celeb this year with a lot of dance experience and he has less than some people believe he has. There have also been celebs with vast dance experience since day one of this show. And didn't James dance with West End performer Denise Van Outen? 🤷 To me it sadly seems like James is one of the people using Layton's experience as an excuse to not support him when that's actually not the real issue they have.
yep and her dance experience was totally underplayed/ really feeling like bullying at this point he didn't even critique the dance he just ranted about him being in the comp
Exactly. They've had people from stage school and west end performers since series 1. Claire Sweeney went to Italia Conti (like Layton) and had been a west end performer. Layton is an actor who sings and dances rather than a professional dancer, to many people he's best known as a comic actor in BBC three's Bad Education. Layton and Nikita are my favourites (also loved Krishnan and Lauren, but they are out now).
Its hilarious because James won Dancing on Ice, I find it so ironic that he grumps about Layton every week when he was in the same position back in 2018. Nobody said it was unfair that a professional dancer was on DOI back then.
@@Liamxroberts That's a VERY good point. He had an advantage on Dancing On Ice but I supported him and voted for him because he was the best and he was working hard. Same reason I'm voting for Layton now on Strictly. So it really is disappointing to see James attacking Layton each week, very hypocritical of him.
Could not agree with you more.
James said Layton won't win Strictly - well why would the public waste their money and time voting for him every week, to ensure he is not in the bottom two? So much of the audience has now invested their time and indeed money into keeping Layton on the show. So saying he won't win, is misjudging just how strong a fanbase Layton has out there. It is big.
Unfortunately so is the hate, he doesn’t seem very popular on polls. Strong chance he’ll make the final but he hasn’t a hope at winning. The media haven’t helped either since every week they gang up and bully him.
I don’t either, because all the groups I go into are still annoyed that he’s on the show. He’s a nice person but really tries to over dance his pro partner and if it came down to him or Ellie or Bobby in the final he wouldn’t win.
I think some people are very much - may the best person win and also people will vote to keep people in. Layton will in the final but he won't win - my money would go on Ellie at the mo.
very true. I heard Shirley say somewhere sometime about I don't remember cos i'm older than James ;-) she scored the couple a point lower as she didn't like the music??? not my favorite or words to that extend..and I thought hmm weird it's about the dance not the music..and I feel this year they score according to a popular song...the first Strictly's like 20 years ago the couples all did the same dance and could choose between a latin or a ballroom, so 8 waltzes and 8 rumbas p.e. and it was nice as you could compare the individual couples but also a little boring. can't remember when that changed but it would be much more fair to the couples
Totally agree, best show so far ❤, loving the podcast James
Layton’s not exactly the first pro dancer we’ve had. And the US version has lots of pros. You’re right, Layton won’t win, but I’ll be happy to watch him do as many dances as possible. And don’t forget, James, you did Dancing on Ice.
I’m really enjoying watching Layton and his partner. He is opening many eyes and challenging our norms, he is a beautiful person and dancer.
If there was only professional dancers I would agree that strictly had lost some of the progression charm, however, having a mix of abilities, for me, ,ages it far more watchable.
I don’t find it unfair for a minute, I’m sure all of those paid celebrities are having a lovely time. 😊😊
I would like to see the public votes on the board and not the judges votes because I think it's too fixed.
Bobby doesn't have any dance training.
everyone seems to forget about that, they except him to perform like Layton
I just wish the judges would move on with Nigel as they now constantly comment on him not making mistakes in the routine. It feels like they're not seeing the dance as they're obsessed with looking for errors. Meanwhile others are praised for managing to get back into the dance after making mistakes or obvious errors are completely ignored. Katya mentioned last week that she adapted her coaching style to one that works better for Nigel, the judges need to get on board & give him a break.
I thought Krishnan had a lucky escape with his syncopated walking, so I am not too heartbroken that Samba Reaper got him. But I feel sorry for Angela R, yes, she's samey, but she's trying and people are telling her Go away. My favourites are Layton & Nikita and Ellie & Vito, not enamoured by Nigel and Katya. I don't mind ringers, I like to watch a good dance. I am not sure if people would want to watch 15 Les Dennisses battling it out. I think the answer is providing a good mix and that's what they do, IMO. I agree about a bizarre marking. And Craig apparently ran out of banal excuses to dismiss Layton's AT on the main show, so he didn't bother.
Thanks James you’ve just answered my question.
Love the comments and usually agree with you. I didn't know that the celebs can chose the dances, thought they were given to them randomly 😮
about layton and being a professional, hes a professional musicial theatre, whereas bill bailey in 2020 did 30 years of ballroom dancing
Totally agree with James- there’s zero chance Layton’s winning Strictly- he’s nowhere near Ellie, and certainly still behind Nigel’s amount of votes- only reason he was on par with Bobby’s amount of votes this week was because it was such an exceptional dance with more masculinity. Any of the weeks Layton dresses more feminine, he’s significantly less popular. I will stand by the point that Layton is not a pro- he’s been in musical theatre, just like Nigel, but a lot of his career has been acting. He’s certainly no pro when it comes to ballroom (especially) or latin- there’s definitely been improvement since his Cha Cha and Viennese Waltz.
However, as always, it’s down to individual opinion. I REALLY wanted Danny and Oti to win despite the fact that Danny had some kind of dance background too- get others like seeing non dancers progress, but if we just a competition without everyone still in (minus Bobby) and those that have gone out (non dancers), it’d be way less popular or enjoyable, and Strictly’s never been that- I certainly give a couple of votes for skill and finesse after all (as has been the case with Danny, Ashley, Abbey, Ricky etc) as it’s normally a determining factor for me.
Certainly at odds with the scoring- there really is no criteria (even with regards to a single judge)- if you want to give Nigel and Ellie an 8, Angela R and Annabel must have a 7 at most for their dances this week- links in to reactions after the dances (by the judges too) - they just don’t correlate. And let’s not waste our times holding our breaths for a 40 soon to a dance with less impact than the plethora that have deserved 40 already (especially compared to how the judges have judged other dances in the previous few years!)- Rumbas have deserved 40s before without doubt (we’ve had a number of Samba 40s by now) , but have always eluded for some inexplicable reason!
My favs this week were probably Layton and Nikita, Angela and Carlos and Bobby and Dianne- the ambience, vestments and accompaniments really do make the difference at times!! Ah gutted you didn’t do danger zone this week- Angela R is there without a doubt now (just the least popular now it seems) and it’ll be Annabel or Angela S probably (depends on how Annabel does next week- as she’s certainly still more popular than both Angelas, especially following last week).
Don’t forget to add Jay Mcguiness and Jill halfpenny who are pros but the British public voted them to win !
For sure!!@@strictlystarlight
The determination in Angela’s face, she gave it her all, she deserved to get through, and Annabel was absolutely Amazing this week again. I can’t stop watching them both this week. They’re not the best dancers but their songs and routines were entertaining, and they progress, people want to see that, that’s why they had such an amazing crowd response, feel good Xx
Elle was robbed of her points of 10. The judges are so inconsistent and are annoying me….. they have favourites which is wrong. Maybe time for a new panel as it’s getting boring. These amateurs are progressing but not getting the reward in the right places. Your comments are spot on.
I get what they’re saying about Layton is professional, but, technically, Layton and Nigel are equally trained. Just saying, but I don’t see many people banging on about Nigel being professional, simply because he’s not at the top of the leaderboard every week
James you are so right! Angela and Kai must go next week! Nigel & Katya to win!!!!! 👍👍