Strictly Come Dancing 2022: week one – live | Strictly Come Dancing

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This is actaully a very solid job from Kaye, she’s giving good Tango face and her timing is great. Both top and bottom are a bit shaky but that’s a very decent effort for Week 1. Nice work Kaye, and well done Kai.

It’s time for Kaye and Kai!

Their first dance is the Tango to ‘Voulez-Vouz’ by ABBA. The whole track listing for this evening has a whiff of wedding DJ, and I mean that in the best possible way.

There were indications in the group dance last night that Kaye might not be the most confident dancer, so being firmly clamped in Kai’s arms for Tango is probably a great place to start.

Scores: 4,7,6,6 – a total of 23 for Jayde and Karen. The nose-booping is going to get tiresome REALLY quickly, isn’t it?

Craig thought it was a bit flat-footed and her voltas need help (agreed), but Jayde’s hips had great rhythm. Motsi loved the energy – the technique needs work but it was a great start. Shirley loved the attitude, but agrees with Craig that it was flat-footed. Anton agrees there were issues down below, but up top was brilliant.

Jayde and Karen dispense with their boiler suits and it’s full sequins and feathers underneath. Jayde’s footwork looks like she’s treading grapes, but the whole routine is fun and sexy and sassy and I love it.

It’s time for Jayde and Karen!

Their first dance is Samba to ‘Dirrty’ by Christina Aguilera featuring Redman, because of course it is. Jayde and Karen are setting her stall out early, and I for one am very here for it.

Please retain the rehearsal room footage VTs all series, Strictly – it makes the show SO much better.

Scores: 4,5,7,6 – a total of 21 for Tyler and Dianne. Claudia actually checks that Shirley intended that, but apparently she did.

Anton rambles on about strapping men and slight ladies, but in essence he thought it was gorgeous even though Tyler has some problems below the waterline. Craig thought it looked a bit pedestrian, with sloppy footwork and a lack of emotion. But he loved the lift and he can see potential. Motsi loved their connection to the music and each other – she sees something special. Shirley thought bits of it were very beautiful, but he needs to work on his footwork.

Well this is cute – the Strictly fairy light tree is out, and we’ve gone full romantic. Tyler’s posture needs work – his bum is in a different postcode to the rest of him – but nice timing and connection between these two. Slightly chaotic angel lift at the end, but pleasant.

Updated at 19.10 BSTE

Next up – it’s Tyler and Dianne!

Their first dance is the American Smooth to ‘Falling’ by Harry Styles. The little glimpse we had last night suggested Tyler could have some serious moves in the Latin dances, so interested to see if he’s got poise and style in ballroom too.

Dianne’s dedication to that hair color is laudable. She’s totally committed, and the roots must be a nightmare.

Scores: 4,6,6,7 – a total of 23 for Kym and Graziano.

What a way to open the show, says Shirley. They kept it simple and Kym had great rhythm. Anton loved it, the technique was good but Kym needs to work on her spins and turns. Craig thought it was a bit sluggish and it needed more energy, but he thought the spins were very good. Motsi loved how comfortable Kym looked on the dancefloor, and Kym has definitely got it.

Job reference! Drink! This is quite a tentative Jive from Kym, but she has some nice footwork and they look great together. Good that Graz has toned down this choreography – at this stage in the competition, less is definitely more.

First up it’s Kym and Graziano!

Their first dance is the Jive to ‘Yes’ by Merry Clayton. It’s quite a full-on tune for a jive, but then Graziano does have a solid track record for frenetic jives. Will Kym be able to keep up? The title of the song certainly thinks so.

Kym has wheeled out her family VERY early. Risky strategy.

Out come the stars!

You can smell the nerves from here – it’s a heady combo of sweat and digestive biscuits, so maybe that’s actually fake tan. They all look incredible, but there are SO many of them. I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed – stay with me, people and forgive me my typos.

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