It was Blackpool Week on Strictly Come Dancing over the weekend and to mark the dazzling occasion, the skilled dancers carried out to a medley of Harry Types songs throughout Sunday’s outcomes present.
Whereas many viewers praised the epic dance, which was led by Nancy Xu and Carlos Gu, others had been left a little bit disillusioned.
Taking to social media, some followers mentioned that they had been hoping for a extra conventional dance within the Blackpool ballroom, with one individual writing: “Hoped for feathers, twirling, Blackpool ballroom vibes (Carlos & Nancy had been superb however felt just like the fallacious night time to do that quantity),” whereas one other added: “I used to be actually hoping for an old-fashioned come dancing routine, large clothes and waltzing in formation.”
A 3rd individual commented: “Did not actually get this and thought the singing was poor and weak as sounded just like the mic wasn’t working both sound was so low. Hoped for one thing a bit extra spectacular for Blackpool,” whereas one other penned: “Wasn’t the most effective ought to have had some conventional dancing, waltz, American easy, and so forth.”
Nevertheless, many followers praised the fabulous quantity, significantly Carlos and Nancy’s partnership. One individual wrote: “Carlos and Nancy are mesmerizing to look at,” whereas one other added: “Carlos and Nancy are completely THEE duo! Love them a lot.”
A 3rd individual commented: “So joyful to lastly see Carlos and Nancy lastly dancing collectively heart stage, lovely.”
Sunday’s outcomes present noticed Angela Rippon eradicated from the competitors.
Viewers had been left shocked when Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell discovered themselves within the dance-off alongside Angela and her dance associate Kai Widdrington.
One individual wrote on social media: “It was a shock to see Bobby within the dance-off!” whereas one other added: “The proper consequence however I am very shocked about Bobby being the underside 2. His Jive was good.”
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After being voted out of the competitors, Angela mentioned her time on the present had been “probably the most joyful” expertise. “I’ve to let you know that the final 9 weeks have in all probability been probably the most terrifying, probably the most unbelievable, probably the most wonderful, probably the most joyful that I’ve spent for a really very long time in my career,” she advised Tess Daly.
“All people talks concerning the staff and all the professionals – everybody who has danced – there’s a actual staff spirit on this programme in contrast to something I’ve come throughout wherever else in any of the various programmes I’ve executed. It is completely fabulous… However the one who actually has to get probably the most credit score is that this gentleman right here [to Kai].”
Praising her dance associate, she continued: “He has taken care of me so brilliantly, he is a beautiful dancer, an excellent choreographer, however he is a terrific trainer… and he has the persistence of a saint.”
Kai added that it had been an “absolute honour and pleasure to bounce” with the broadcaster.