Dancing on Wheels

Strong Language warning??!! James? No, it's Brian ... and the contestants *looks shocked* I'm kidding, Dancing on Wheels is an altogether different beast to Strictly Come Dancing, much more earthy and the documentary style narration reflects this. We're told their stories and there it stops, none of the repetitive VT's the other shows force feed us. There's simply no need, we know what these contestants have gone through to get here and it genuinely is all about their journey to come.

With Brian's Fame-style pep talk in their ears and with just four weeks training behind them, the couples took to the dance floor. The girls had Tango, with Simone, all major vampy attitude and her partner, Kevin setting the bar for the remaining weeks. Kevin a positive revelation - until you remember he's probably getting some in-depth personal tuition at home! But very impessive; I hope they let him do Strictly.

Closely following them are Mark and Diana, another top notch, full of attitude and a great connection, incredible spins. Is it unfair to say that was the best I've seen Mark dance? Diffferent kind of pressure, I guess, much more relaxed.

Carolyne and Martin couldn't quite match the aggression of the other two tangos and subsequently ended up in the dance off, with a slowish routine which I thought did hold the intent though. Judges James, Ola and Ade couldn't agree either.

The lads have a cha cha and unfortunately we're seeing more of the celebrity girls shaking their things. Michelle and Harry began well, but nerves took hold of Harry as they went along; Paul and Heather went off time unfortunately, which put them in the danger zone, while Caroline and James performed the best Cha Cha, James an improvisational contemporary dancer, full of confidence which showed in his assured performance.

It was Carolyne and Martin who lost out in the dance off to Heather and Paul, the judges taking through who they believe has more potential for improvement. Carolyne says she will continue to dance though, now she knows she can.

If you haven't previously read about the format of the show and the couples, you can catch up on my earlier post here.