A dynamic start from the legends that are Torvill and Dean, to a preview of the new series. Holly all sparkly, Jayne and Chris exhausted and excited the progress of all the celebs they've taught. A glide down memory lane covering the first four series and we've a warm fuzzy feeling, perfect for a night like this - when we've just received the news there'll be an extra 30cm of snow down our way on Sunday!
How did Holly and Phil make it to the little circle in the middle? A quick recap on the past four winners, Gaynor and Dan; Kyran and Melanie; Suzanne and Matt; Ray and Maria and the buzz of performing Bolero is still with them. The atmosphere already electric as the reigning champs appear to show us a funky routine to I Gotta Feeling; Ray as fantastic as ever.
Time to meet the judges - Robin couldn't make it, presumbably snowed in - welcome Emma - she's not going to be Miss Nicey Icey - Jason's sharpening the buckles - Nicky can barely contain himself and Karen looks amazing and says they'll struggle to separate the skaters!
A rundown on the danger moves the celebs have attempted: Chris' axel; Ray's splits - The HeadBanger *EEK* My toes are already bent under themselves .... why is there a train track in the middle of the ice? Encouraging words from Daniel: "She's gonna smash her head on the ice!" I say again *EEK* David Seaman the only celeb male to attempt it on his pro partner, and, after smashing her face into the ice in training, gets it right on the on the night! *Phew*
The Professionals showdance to Boys and Girls and they're a blur of red and black with some incredible moves inluding Fred and Mel doing That One; The HB *hides behind sofa* enough, I say, move the camera. Holly, make them stop - she feels the same! Hello to newbies Molly, Brianne, Matthew and Alexandra.
It's Meet the Couples Time at last! Ladies training first, it's their turn Sunday. I'd say Hayley looked the most comfortable there. And she's got the lovely Daniel ... team names to follow. A quick chat: Nervous? Yes. Here come the boys, by and large no-one too dreadful, Phil confirms it: "Nobody fell over!" Another chat, the general consensus: Stopping is a good thing. A Shout-Out to Sharon, the Physio - they'll get to know her well! See you in under 48 hours, here's the team names in the best tradition of all my ... well, the last two, running commentaries ...
Kieron and Brianne ... Kieranne
Gary and Maria ... Garia
Hayley and Daniel ... Hayliel
Hilary and Alexandra ... Hilandra
Mikey and Melanie ... Mikanie
Bobby and Molly ... Bobblly - that's my favourite :-D
Daniella and Matthew ... Mattiella
Sinitta and Andrei ... Andritta
Sharron and Pavel ... Sharrel
Emily and Fred ... Fremily
Tana and Stuart ... Stuana
Jeremy and Susie ... Jeresie
Danny and Frankie ... Dannie. Tough one. Franny? Dankie? Not good.
Heather and Matt ... Hatt (as tweeted by Matt, so who am I to argue, since I was calling them Heathatt!)
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