He needs to have a chat with Ashley Roberts
He needs to have a chat with Ashley RobertsThe comments on the Strictly insta about Layton are god awful. It’s like he’s the first ringer the show have ever had.. how do people not know the drill by now?!
Well no, there's no point having a go at layton himself. Although his likeability issue probably doesn't help him there. He has a reputation in theatre circles, so not surprising people don't warm to him on tvI don't understand people getting arsey with Layton himself. The show cast him - what we supposed to do, say "Oh gosh, thank you for the opportunity but it would be simply unfair for me to complete - may I recommend my mum's plumber Dave who's never danced a step in his life?"
Pussycat Dolls were a lot more than just a pop dance group. They were a burlesque dance troupe for years before they became a pop band. Ashley is up there with Layton in the ringer leaderboard.True, but pop dancing is still different. It's also a different type of performance.
He is a former Billy elliot, and a west end performer who has been in very dance heavy musical theatre shows (Inc very recently)with choreography featuring elements of dance strictly does (especially the latin). Plus the storytelling and acting aspect he will be used to.
I was genuinely shocked when his name was first announced.
And Ashley had years and years of competitive contemporary dance experience before PCD.Pussycat Dolls were a lot more than just a pop dance group. They were a burlesque dance troupe for years before they became a pop band. Ashley is up there with Layton in the ringer leaderboard.
True but again, it's not stepping off the west end musical theatre stage and onto strictly. He is above her in ringer status. It's as close to being a strictly pro as you can get without being a ballroom champPussycat Dolls were a lot more than just a pop dance group. They were a burlesque dance troupe for years before they became a pop band. Ashley is up there with Layton in the ringer leaderboard.
The results of Dave’s poll are interesting. The bottom two matches the dance-off and there’s barely anything in it between Krishnan, Annabel and Angela R. Assuming Adam goes next week, one of those three won’t make it Blackpool. I’d love to see Krishnan making it there.
Also, it’s looking like Ellie’s to lose at the moment but it’ll be interesting to see what the next three weeks bring. Nigel’s got a solid vote even with a couple of lower scoring weeks and I suspect most Bobby fans aren’t voting in Dave’s poll in the first place.
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They toured theatres as well as having residency’s.True but again, it's not stepping off the west end musical theatre stage and onto strictly. He is above her in ringer status. It's as close to being a strictly pro as you can get without being a ballroom champ
I totally agree. She might make fair points but her delivery is awful. I went and looked back at what I posted on the thread when Shirley was particularly critical about Nigel’s week two VW and I could have basically posted the same comment verbatim tonight and it would still be accurate a month later:I think you’re correct. It’s probably more the delivery of the criticism rather than pointing out the mistakes themselves? They seem to be super negative towards him and with others there’s usually more of a balance in terms of criticism and praise. Anxiety (and probably also anticipating that harsh criticism) can really cause someone to unintentionally self-sabotage.
The only thing I’d change about my comment for tonight is that it’s starting to seem like the delivery/feedback is knocking Nigel now. He was defeated in the backstage clip which is just a bit miserable to see really.I appreciate when Shirley wants to give more technical feedback - because god knows it’s often lacking on that panel - but how she says it can ruin the feedback entirely. There’s a polite way to offer critique and Shirley massively missed the mark with Nigel. I'm assuming she saw that he was talented and wanted to push him but you’re totally right that her feedback and delivery could have easily knocked a contestant.
Completely agree but I’m sick to the back teeth of seeing Layton getting annihilated when he’s not the first and certainly won’t be the last.Fuck me sideways again, ringer discourse is so dull
Spot on. At first, it may have motivated him to correct his mistakes and improve his technique because it was still so early, but when the criticism is constantly harsh and there’s no praise despite how hard he works, that’s going to really wear someone down. It reminds me of how some teachers pick on a certain student and that student just stops trying in the end. Awful.I totally agree. She might make fair points but her delivery is awful. I went and looked back at what I posted on the thread when Shirley was particularly critical about Nigel’s week two VW and I could have basically posted the same comment verbatim tonight and it would still be accurate a month later:
The only thing I’d change about my comment for tonight is that it’s starting to seem like the delivery/feedback is knocking Nigel now. He was defeated in the backstage clip which is just a bit miserable to see really.
I heard Dave's missus dragged him to Thursday night Salsa at the church hall this one time. So no. Dave should not compete.I don't understand people getting arsey with Layton himself. The show cast him - what was he supposed to do, say "Oh gosh, thank you for the opportunity but it would be simply unfair for me to complete - may I recommend my mum's plumber Dave who's never danced a step in his life?"
Shame on Dave hiding his dance experience like that. The BBC will gloss over it and make sure he lifts that glitterball, of course.I heard Dave's missus dragged him to Thursday night Salsa at the church hall this one time. So no. Dave should not compete.
Full of eels and bullshit.You know when JoClif said on Choreography Corner: "Imagine your body is full of eels"? I've just realised that's why the way Bobby moves unnerves me so much - it's like he's nothing but a swarm of eels in a skin suit.
I heard he fixed the leaky tap in the men's bogs at Broadcasting House. So, ya know... BBC employee.Shame on Dave hiding his dance experience like that. The BBC will gloss over it and make sure he lifts that glitterball, of course.
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