BY JASON WRIGHT (Entertainment Expert)
Last week, the first six celebrities booked their places in this year’s competition and this week it was the turn of the other eight celebrities to show what they could do to get into the proper stages of Dancing on Ice.
Here is a summary of the eight stars who took part on Sunday.
Craig McLachlan & Maria Filippov
Skated to: Sympathy for the Devil
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| UNSUCCESSFUL: Craig continued Australia's losing trend |
With successful stints in Neighbours and Home and Away in the 1980’s, Craig came to Britain hoping to prove that Aussies can win a sport! His routine was great to watch, though it was lacking the rather required pace for the accompanying music.
Selected comment: “The costume covered a multitude of sins for me tonight mate. From the waist down you move quite gingerly and it looks like you are wearing a soiled nappy!” (Jason Gardiner)
Scores: Jason 3, Robin 3, Emma 3 TOTAL: 9/30 (8th)
Jennifer Metcalfe & Sylvain Longchambon
Two years ago, Hollyoaks stunner Jennifer narrowly missed out on the final line-up. Now she was finally living her dream. Already reportedly intimate with her pro partner Sylvain, it was anticipated this would be partnership in the making. Despite a huge mistake when she mistimed her roll-up move, it was a good start.
Selected comment: “You must have danced before because the way that you carry yourself is stunning. I've fallen out of a lift before and it is so scary and I admire you so much for keeping your head up and carrying on with the routine.” (Emma Bunton)
Scores: Jason 4, Robin 4, Emma 4 TOTAL: 12/30 (3rd)
Comedy Dave & Frankie Poultney
Skated to: The Safety Dance
Branded the joker of the pack must be difficult but also appealing as the public will vote more often. Regardless, Dave’s first performance was actually quite solid and not as disgraceful as first feared. There is no doubt he may get plenty of support no matter whether he will become good or bad on the ice.
Selected comment: “You equipped yourself very well. It was genius of Christopher Dean to use all your bad assets and make them work for you. I have to say, week one, a three jump and an assisted jump on your own, well done.” (Robin Cousins)
Scores: Jason 3, Robin 4, Emma 4 TOTAL: 11/30 (Joint 4th)
Elen Rivas & Lukasz Rozycki
Skated to: Your Love Is King
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| UNIMPRESSIVE: And Elen paid the price, with an early exit |
Known as a model but better as the ex of Frank Lampard, Elen had a lot to prove to everyone that she was lot nicer than first thought. Not so however, her VT showed her demanding better choreography to put into her routine and she got what she asked for, only to mess it up by just…well…not skating at all perfectly. .
Selected comment: “Where was the passion tonight? There were fighting words, but they just didn't translate onto the ice. Very constricted in the upper body and a very disassociated performance from your choreography.” (Jason Gardiner)
Scores: Jason 3, Robin 4, Emma 4 TOTAL: 11/30 (Joint 4th)
Dominic Cork & Alexandra Schumann
Skated to: Are You Ready For Love
Dominic earns the reputation of being the first cricketer to take part on this show and is no doubt hoping to emulate the successes of Darren Gough and Mark Ramprakash on Strictly Come Dancing. However, it seems like victory is not up his street and this routine showed it. However, if he doesn’t make constant mistakes and makes the odd improvement, he will go a good distance.
Selected comment: “You are the tallest skater we have here and the tendency would be to stoop over your partner, but you didn't, you made her come to you.” (Robin Cousins)
Scores: Jason 3, Robin 5, Emma 3 TOTAL: 11/30 (Joint 4th)
Chloe Madeley & Michael Zenezini
Skated to: Mama Do
The daughter of famous TV presenting duo Richard & Judy, Chloe is another star who has been linked to participating in the past but has only now got her chance. Amidst fears she would flop, she didn’t. In fact, she was the surprise of the night and if she keeps this up, she will be a surprise package in this show.
Selected comment: “I know that there is so much to think about, but technically you have got it now. Just try and relax and enjoy the character a bit more. I want to see the cheeky playful Chloe that we know and love.” (Emma Bunton)
Scores: Jason 4, Robin 6, Emma 6 TOTAL: 16/30 (2nd)
Sam Attwater & Brianne Delcourt
Skated to: Club Can’t Handle Me
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| FANTASTIC: Sam underlined his bookies favourite potential |
Sam is a little-known EastEnders actor that has surely turned into a skating superstar. Well, that is certainly the impression from this first performance. So much energy, pace and moves were put into it and he has certainly left a mark on this competition. Unless there is any serious reply from anyone else within these next couple of weeks, it’s Sam’s competition to lose.
Selected comment: “Fantastic skating, fantastic instant chemistry and some of the strongest skating we've seen in week one. You were really being pushed.” (Robin Cousins)
Scores: Jason 6, Robin 7, Emma 8 TOTAL: 21/30 (1st)
Denise Welch & Matt Evers
Skated to: Pack Up
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| PROMISING: But Jason Gardiner really took a dislike to Denise |
Those who are associated to Loose Women will indeed be backing Denise throughout. In honest truth, her first performance was not brilliant but not bad either. I think it’s fair to say that no matter how she copes, she will get the votes to go through.
Selected comment: “Surprisingly there were real moments of promise, combined with Matt skating with his mum! I want you to lose the skating with mum quality that we saw.” (Jason Gardiner)
Scores: Jason 3, Robin 4, Emma 3 TOTAL: 10/30 (7th)
The Result
There were just six places left to fill in the Dancing on Ice 2011 line-up and again, the public alone was responsible in making the decision. Comedy Dave, Dominic, Chloe, Sam and Denise snatched the first five on offer tonight whilst Jennifer secured the final slot in the skate-off against Craig and Elen.
This will no doubt give Jennifer a serious reality check, just like Laura last week. However, I always have to be honest at this point and so I must admit, I actually thought she would be knocked out and that Craig would go though, because even if his skating wasn’t up to standard, I honestly thought his personality would shine though and win the public over. Nevertheless, it’s still a good case that the strongest skater won through again.
So we now have our competition line-up and next week it all kicks off for real. The judges will finally be able to have their say as their scores will go towards the overall result and will now have complete power again in the skate-off, which reverts back to a head-to-head battle.
Chloe Madeley, Comedy Dave, Denise Welch, Dominic Cork, Jeff Brazier, Jennifer Metcalfe, Johnson Beharry, Kerry Katona, Laura Hamilton, Sam Attwater, Steven Arnold and Vanilla Ice. One of them will win Dancing on Ice 2011, but who will prevail out on top. It begins next Sunday at 6:10pm on ITV1 (HD). As always, a report will be issued next week.
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