Strictly Come Blogging: Sunday Service: Week 6

Here are my thoughts on Week 6 of Strictly Come Dancing.

Lisa & Brendan's paso was a great start to the show. Lisa looked confident and the routine was fantastic. Lisa needs to straighten her knees a bit more in places, and be careful not to raise her shoulders. But that's being quite picky.

Andrew did a good job with the Viennese waltz, much better than his other ballroom routines. Ola's choreography was quite simple - there weren't too many turns and no fleckerls. But it was good to see Andrew in control on the floor. His posture was much improved, although his butt was still sticking out in places.

Christine & Matthew's paso didn't really do it for me. It was a little bit stumbly. Christine needs to watch her balance. Also, she needs to watch her second arm which tends to hang down by her side. The dance lacked something.

Austin & Erin's Viennese waltz was excellent. It was smooth and romantic. His fleckerls were well executed and it was a pleasure to watch. He leads very well. Austin was back to his old form. And beautiful choreography from Erin.

Cherie & James' paso was all a bit 'nice' for me. Although Cherie danced the choreography well, the whole thing lacked drama and attack. The error at the top didn't seem to throw her, which shows what a pro she is, but this aggressive dance didn't suit her balletic style.

A much better performance from Heather & Brian this week. Ballroom seems to be Heather's strength over the latin. She looked comfortable and relaxed in Brian's hold. She needs to watch her second arm in hold, and her head, but it was a huge improvement, and perhaps enough to keep her out of the bottom two.

Mark's paso was stompy and awkward. Mark spent the whole time looking at Hayley for cues. He seems to not know the work very well. He did give the dance some attack, but it's difficult to do that unless you really know the choreography inside out. I did enjoy Hayley, though - I thought it was her best performance.

Tom & Camilla's Viennese waltz was stunning. It was smooth, elegant and poised. It had romance and a dream-like quality that was wonderful. His fleckerl was flat-footed, and that was the only downer in an otherwise brilliant performance.

John managed to get through the paso doble without smiling once, which was excellent. The dance really wasn't for him, though. The one thing in John's favour though, is that he knows the choreography and doesn't go wrong. I love John & Kristina, but I am starting to wonder if his days might be numbered in the competition. A couple more weeks, and him staying will be unfair.

Rachel & Vincent's Viennese waltz was simply beautiful. I loved Vincent's choreography, which was pitched perfectly once again. Rachel was graceful and in control the whole time. She looks stunning on the floor. Ballroom is her strength.

Finally, Jodie & Ian did a good job with the paso. Although Jodie did stumble in places, she had the characterisation of the dance down. It was the most dramatic paso of the night and this was what I wanted to see. She seemed to muddle her feet in places, but overall it had performance.

I think Mark & Hayley were the weakest and should be sent home. I'm not sure who else should be with them in the bottom two. Perhaps - dare I say it? - Christine & Matthew. Or perhaps Andrew & Ola.

Here are the videos...

Lisa & Brendan