Tag Archives: salsa

Strictly Come Dancing 2022, Halloween Week results: EastEnders actor James Bye is out

Posted on November 1, 2022 by mkmswain

Bye faced Fleur East in the dance-off – the second for the singer, who is failing to connect with viewers. Read my full Telegraph article here

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Strictly Come Dancing 2022 week four: Hamza Yassin’s mammoth salsa lifts score three 10s

Posted on October 16, 2022 by mkmswain

Tyler West and Fleur East also bagged 10s, while there were emotional moments for Tony Adams and Helen Skelton. Read my full Telegraph article here

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Strictly Speaking: Week 11

Posted on December 6, 2021 by mkmswain

Thank the Strictly gods for that! Yes, our long national nightmare is over – Dan Walker has finally exited the ballroom. Read my full Dancing Times blog here

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Strictly Come Dancing 2021, week 11

Posted on December 5, 2021 by mkmswain

A bad week for lifts, and Dan Walker’s unlikely journey finally comes to an end. Read my Telegraph talking points for the main show and the results show

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Rejoice, for our long national nightmare is over! Finally, Mike Bushell has left the Strictly dancefloor, taking his “comedy” with him. And about time – lord knows what tricks Katya was going to introduce next in sheer desperation (Katya hangs … Continue reading →

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Strictly Week 8: Whose technique failed them in a dramatic dance?

Posted on November 10, 2019 by mkmswain

Celebrities can get away with a certain amount on Strictly by adding comedy elements or a cheeky grin, but those “triers” are often exposed by the more serious dances – unless, like John Sergeant’s infamous paso doble, their playing it straight … Continue reading →

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Strictly Speaking: Week 5

Posted on October 21, 2019 by mkmswain

Which was more incomprehensible on so-called Super Saturday: wherever we may or may not have landed with Brexit, or guest judge Alfonso Ribeiro’s “critiques”? For the sake of my sanity, the latter shall not be recorded here. Suffice to say … Continue reading →

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Strictly Come Dancing week 5 – who danced it best?

Posted on October 21, 2019 by mkmswain

Following last week’s overinflated quickstep scores, David James came crashing down to earth with a dismal jive. Taking big, heavy steps meant he was always behind the beat, and he failed to disguise numerous mistakes. Read my full Telegraph article … Continue reading →

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Strictly Come Dancing, week two: whose technique set the dance floor alight this week?

Posted on September 29, 2019 by mkmswain

Anton du Beke may be the (self-styled) King of Ballroom, but it was Karim Zeroual who took the crown in this week’s Foxtrot battle royale. Good footwork on the basics – leading with the heel, then toe, toe on the slow, quick, quick … Continue reading →

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Strictly Speaking: Week 8

Posted on November 12, 2018 by mkmswain

It might seem a strange statement to make while the BBC is shoving Stacey towards the glitterball, and Joe’s YouTube views have now surpassed the last six series, but one thing I’m enjoying is this year’s unpredictability. Who could have … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: salsa

Strictly Come Dancing 2022, Halloween Week results: EastEnders actor James Bye is out

Strictly Come Dancing 2022 week four: Hamza Yassin’s mammoth salsa lifts score three 10s

Strictly Speaking: Week 11

Strictly Come Dancing 2021, week 11

Strictly Speaking: Week 8

Strictly Week 8: Whose technique failed them in a dramatic dance?

Strictly Speaking: Week 5

Strictly Come Dancing week 5 – who danced it best?

Strictly Come Dancing, week two: whose technique set the dance floor alight this week?

Strictly Speaking: Week 8

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