"The Viennese Waltz is like a swan and the jive is like a bee"...

.....is this the proof that Len has finally lost it? Mind you, after scoring Laila and Anton equal to Phil and Katya and above Chris and Ola, his judgement must be in serious doubt. The judging continues to go downhill, but mind you, last year they had a combined total of approximately 180 years of dance experience on the panel.

This year the combined total of dance experience is 120 years, 4 months. Yup, it sure is showing.

Brendan will have done enough to renew his contract for next year, by stirring up this week's controversy. Forums in uproar, saved from the dance off, leading interview on ITT - job well done.

I loved Kenny's backstage tour. It was great to see his rapport with this year's males celebs, and his obvious enthusiasm for all things Strictly. He can even cut it on the dance floor still! Hope watching the dance off didn't bring back too many memories though, with James unexpectedly making an appearance. Talking of James, I know he doesn't do himself any favours, but he does get a bad edit. His quick humour is rarely shown. Take this as an example:

Natalie Cassidy, cuddling up to Kenny "Men that can dance are very sexy".

James Jordan "So you don't find Kenny sexy then"...

So we had deja vu on the ITT sofa - Kristina in tears..... Sweet to hear Joe admit that the first time he actually danced was in the dance off, because that was the only time he was not wracked with nerves. There seems to be a new trend of pros criticising the judging panel when voted out - first Aliona, then Darren, now Kristina. Superficially the target is Craig, but who are they really aiming for?

The mood has changed in the Cola training camp! It is now Christopher and Mrs Jordan apparently. Yikes, just as I had started to like Ola! Seriously, I have never seen a male celeb so self deprecating and ready to admit his mistakes, so they have my vote for a few weeks yet.

I actually warmed to Ali tonight! What has happened - she is engaging, energetic,enthusiastic - you go girl. Bit worried though about Brian - twice criticised for over complicated choreograhy, he has agreed to tone it down, but then admits to including a move in this week's American Smooth that even he has never done before. Quick, Mrs Fortuna, get on a plane and take charge in the training room!