DANCING on Ice just wouldn’t be the same without a props week in which the couples are challenged to perform with an item. This year it was made even tougher, as they had to skate with two props each and to try and not get distracted by the sight of swing band The Overtones, who performed with each of the routines.
Sam Attwater & Brianne Delcourt
Skated to: Beggin’
Props: Hat and Microphone stand
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| SCRAPPY: Sam had another bad night on the rink |
In these last few weeks, it’s fair to say that Sam hasn’t had his way of late. Problems in training with the hat meant he changed it right before the show…only to blow it by dropping it and then blaming it for the questionable performance. A vicious argument with Jason Gardiner afterwards meant it was another bad week at the office for the bookies favourite.
Scores: Jason 8.0, Robin 8.0, Emma 8.5 TOTAL: 24.5/30.0 (3rd)
Johnson Beharry & Jodeyne Higgins
Skated to: Goodnight Sweetheart
Props: Hat and Umbrella
Something that has kept Johnson in this long is his determination and will to do as best as he can. He showed that ability again and continued his recent upturn in improvement. Who’s to say that he could still spring an upset yet?
Scores: Jason 6.5, Robin 7.0, Emma 6.0 TOTAL: 19.5/30.0 (5th)
Laura Hamilton & Colin Ratushniak
Skated to: Rolling In the Deep
Props: Cane and Chair
Laura has fought back from a distant second to a serious front runner. Of course, using the props in mind (A chair and cane) meant she wouldn’t be able to better or match her score last week but still it was another impressive display.
Scores: Jason 8.5, Robin 8.5, Emma 8.5 TOTAL: 25.5/30.0 (2nd)
Jeff Brazier & Isabelle Gauthier
Skated to: We Can Work It Out
Props: Chair and Table
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| ERRORS: Basic mistakes played a part in Jeff's departure |
Jeff has a very good case to reach the final. He has certainly improved the most over the course of the competition. His routine though was little disappointing as the judges criticised him for putting more dramatics in over the quantity. Sadly, the basic mistakes over-ruled the spectacular lifts and moves.
Scores: Jason 6.5, Robin 7.5, Emma 7.5 TOTAL: 21.5/30.0 (4th)
Chloe Madeley & Michael Zenzini
Skated to: Only Girl in the World
Props: Hula Hoop and Skipping Rope
With both Sam and Laura struggling with their props, this was a great opportunity for Chloe to get right into the leading group. She didn’t disappoint. Her performance was flawless throughout and she put great emphasis in her props given she was struggling so much with them in training. Has Chloe just stated her intention to win? Only time will tell.
Scores: Jason 9.0, Robin 9.0, Emma 9.0 TOTAL: 27.0/30.0 (1st)
The Result
More surprises were sprung in the results as Johnson defied the odds again to make the semi-final and force a stunned Sam into the skate-off alongside Jeff, who was now in this position for the third time.
Both performances were largely improved second time but of course Sam was and has been the most superior skater so sadly Jeff never really stood a chance as the judges all went for Sam.
Next week, it is of course the semi-final and Chloe, Johnson, Laura and Sam will face their toughest challenge to date as they will be skating alone. For one week, they will be relieved of their normal pro partners and devise and perform a routine on their own. It’s an uphill task, but one that is worthy of reaching the grand final.
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