Debbie & Giovanni Salsa to 'I Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You' - Strictly Come Dancing 2017

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Programme website: bbc.in/2iNe9jC Debbie & Giovanni Salsa to 'I Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You' by Boys Town Gang. Strictly Come Dancing 2017: Week 8.
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[@jeanie8160]

D-E-B-B-I-E! Debbeh!

[@MarathonHG]

They are absolutely adorable! That lift at 1.12 was jaw dropping. My god she's brave. They are both having such a good time out there. They convey a real sense of fun and happiness. Uplifting and entertaining.

[@kassjazzy]

Omg the way he says 'Debbie' is hilarious! These two are adorable together, love them!

[@happybunniesbinky5250]

That first bit is gold even now 😂😂😂🤣

[@VivesMusic27]

2024 and still astonishing!

[@kateking8820]

I loved the song and Debbie looked lovely in that dress, I love the colour red.

[@luzdelcarmen928]

woooooooooooowwwww that was fireeeeeee

[@adrianuk2654]

Debbie does not need to win. She has already won the hearts of thousands of us. Giovanni probably can’t believe his luck in getting a Dance Partner who can actually dance and able to show off his own choreography. This is an entertainment show, who cares who wins, we remember those who entertain us and each week we look forward to this couple making us smile.

[@BethnalJ]

I am actually happy and ecstatic that they will repeat this dance in the final! :)

[@ScottSingerCruises]

OMG! That one lift was crazy!! Wow!!!

[@BethnalJ]

It was crazy, but I couldn't help wondering where his hand actually was during that lift lol

[@BethnalJ]

Probably, but I saw someone else post that Matt didn't release his hand like Giovanni and they didn't it for as long. No idea if that is true, but she remains the only celeb female to ever attempt that lift!

[@Grahamgusbull]

Awe inspiring!

[@jackiehindmarsh4821]

Absolutely brilliant I'm 55 and I wish I could do 1/10th of that

[@thespb0141]

1:12 HOLY SH*T

[@Fatima502]

Probably the best introduction we've ever seen to a Strictly dance

[@louiseodonoghue7816]

great salsa by debbie she will be in the final no doubt in my mind

[@peter.bridge5897]

louise o donoghue she will be in the final no doubt about that who can challenge her

[@lorna4096]

+Peter. Bridge Alexandra Burke will challenge her and beat her☺

[@peter.bridge5897]

lorna finders cross ➕ hope so

[@lorna4096]

+Peter. Bridge I really hope so too☺

[@peter.bridge5897]

lorna just hope the judges give better marks

[@boyjules2894]

He puts her down so gently!!!!!!

[@glitzglamandpink]

I absolutely love Debbie. She brings it every single time!

[@lorna4096]

brings what? her walking stick?!! 😂

[@glitzglamandpink]

Lorna no.. the sass!

[@lorna4096]

+Holly Gladwell the sass? nah, don't see it myself.

[@sofia-zq4nq]

seriously Lorna What is your problem you really hate that woman get a life is that all you can do is keep running her down you're sad and bitter I'm 42 and I couldn't move like that

[@glitzglamandpink]

sofia 75 agreed! I’m 20 and she can dance way better than I could if I tried! Some people are so jealous

[@scattygirl1]

Real shame the singer came in too early on the big lift at 1:10. Kinda took some of the shine off the wow moment.

[@Grahamgusbull]

Absolutely fabulous!

[@animalames78]

Debbie and Giovanni to Win!! They are the best dancers with the best chemistry.

[@stationofdreams1241]

I'm no expert but it looks wonderful and they seem to have great chemistry together.

[@droppedbye.2698]

Love her.. Best celeb ever.. Can't wait to watch Debbie's show dance in the final. Long way off I know ! She & Giovani must make the top 3.

[@maryannyoumcshane7463]

It was me in the commercial for the place on castor Ave in Philly for a job I had once

[@virginiastock5518]

This woman is amazing.

[@pennyandfishy7241]

I do think this wasn't her best and the lifts were rough but she definitely has a nice rythm with impressive talents for her age. 9

[@SusanPryor-dw6dt]

penny and fishy impressive talents for ANY age. Stop being so patronising.

[@pennyandfishy7241]

Susan Pryor1411 just saying it's good for her age also I never said it was bad for any other age

[@SusanPryor-dw6dt]

penny and fishy no but you mentioned her age so this is clearly something you think is important.

[@pennyandfishy7241]

Susan Pryor1411 no if she's in her 20s then I would still say she was great

[@laurajones3353]

Aw there was some mistakes... she's still fearless and in with a shout for the trophy no doubt! Not their best but hard to follow that Tango last weekend. Love them and hope they get the votes!!

[@lorna4096]

feeling better?

[@laurajones3353]

Yes Lorna, thank you :) Funny show tonight, not their best. Susan made it to Blackpool! Oops soz if you didn't want to know :P

[@theo2047]

There tango also had countless errors though. The renové was not done to perfection and the flekl was not to my liking either

[@lorna4096]

Theo Adam I completely agree with you. I think that there have been errors in all of debbies dances and can't understand how she ever got any 10's. The final for me is between Alexandra and Joe with hopefully Alexandra coming out on top. Gemma is better than Debbie.

[@lorna4096]

Drew Mead I disagree with you completely. I think Joe and Gemma are far better dancers who show far more emotion. Debbie sometimes looks like a ventriloquist dummy.

[@rushofblood994]

She’s very talented, but I feel that if certain other celebs had made the mistake she did the judges would have penalised them more..

[@Andrew-xx8fe]

Agreed, and to anyone who says "but Debbie is older" or whatever, age is just a number and Debbie has proved exactly that. It's not an excuse and especially to someone who has had dancing and performance experience...

[@rushofblood994]

Andrew Exactly. By comparison I don’t hear many if any people saying “but Jonnie has one leg!” Everyone has to be judged equally to make the competition fair.

[@DNLA_SC]

Yes! Yes! at last someone with my thoughts. When Graig told Alexandra she was pigeon toed which was the only mistake she made he gave her a 7 Debbie made more than 1 mistake here but he gave her a 9 WTF! , don't get me wrong, I like Debbie but please Craig lets be fear, it didn't deserve a 9

[@mercwindow]

Lifts and spins superb but am I the only one who thought this salsa was ridiculously overmarked? Apart from the error I thought Debbie had little body isolation and just seemed quite stiff with some clumsy and awkward looking upper body movements. Wondered if the judges saw the same dance as me. The Argentine Tango although not perfect was the standout performance of the night for me. Was also nice to see the Argentine King Vincent Simone in the audience. In fact Gorka danced just like Vincent In this dance. Simply breathtaking

[@MarathonHG]

I think it's because they exude so much joy when they are dancing..it's infectious...and that lifts their mark...the errors get overlooked.

[@wozanazo1702]

She put those heavy footed young ones to shame, overmarked yes, but come on she is great.

[@lemonlimes3699]

In terms of footwork, her footwork is not the best.

[@CuriosityRocks]

Wow! Fabulous 😀

[@Shmiguelly]

The bits she did right were better than nearly everyone else on the show. But she went wrong SO many times.

[@CrissyRed]

LOVING Debbie's hairdid! gorgeous!

[@marydevine4752]

So cute the way he says Deeebbbbiieeee! Not sure the song worked, I like traditional salsa music, but blimey what a lot of content. She is great isnt she!

[@foreverspring]

It's not just the music for this routine, it is the music for most of the routines this series. I utterly dislike some of the stuff the pros are given to choreograph a tango or a foxtrot or, as you mention, the salsa. I always prefer appropriate music for whatever dance is being performed. This year it's difficult to see how f the pros can come up with anything approaching the dance routines they are supposed to be doing. They deserve credit for sure.

[@PIERINAIV]

Maravilhosa coreografia, bem diferente do costumamos ver para essa linda música, inovaram,deram um show de leveza,talento e beleza do casal,show,show,amei,parabéns.

[@HaTer-xs8sh]

Felt more like a showdance than a salsa

[@chaitanyasethi1580]

Props to her for the lifts. They were incredible! However, she was a bit sloppy in the Salsa bits. The footwork wasn't as clean and there were some missed passes too. The 8 was fair. The 9s were generous, specially when they were given to Alexandra too, because her routine was better.

[@incogneter]

ok that was good

[@Drider7044]

9-9-8-9

[@vitnovak7436]

Can this orchestra play anything remotely similar to salsa music ?

[@DianeBanks1]

Scores were fair - if Davood got 9's so should Debbie. Eye exam = so cute!! ;)

[@lemonlimes3699]

Debbie receiving 9’s for this dance was not fair. She did well - but this dance was overmarked. Another dancer’s score shouldn’t affect this one either, so Davood’s score is irrelevant in this situation.

[@professor.__]

Idk what's more shocking, she being 66 years old or that she weighs 110 lbs

[@ChrewceTowers]

1:09 the singer

[@caitcolhoun8950]

so fantabulous! 10

[@lewisedmundson5227]

9 is probably the most this dance could get

[@connyklug3385]

they are the cutest

[@DawnHarvey2311]

Hope she wins

[@scdobserver835]

They missed the hand in the turn. Those death-defying one-hand lift and spin aside, I think Debbie is REALLY trying to throw caution to the wind and letting go. Still, I want her to let go even more! It's too neat. Almost too, erm, polite! 8.5

[@dajtoad1]

I wasn't awfully convinced by her footwork this week. It looked to me as though on occasion she was concentrating so hard on letting go at the hips that sometimes she forgot to move her feet. She might also have been put off a bit by the music going a bit skewy. Certainly not her best performance to date, but still not bad. I would probably have given it all 8's, so a tad overmarked but not beyond the bounds of reason.

[@scdobserver835]

I would say her dismounting from two of her three lifts were iffy. But she has a certain looseness in this dance that is required. I just want her to loosen up even more. Not flopping around messily like Ruth but you know what I mean. I think her ballet background is actually holding her back in her latin dances...

[@dajtoad1]

Common problem for ballet-trained contestants. Hip rotation of this kind is verboten in ballet. Still, I think she's done a lot better than other contestants with similar backgrounds. And I am still loving the chemistry with Joe.

[@darinelcenteno8306]

The lifts were impressive but the basic salsa was hesitant. I dislike dances that include tricks to hide that the basic steps have not been mastered. 7.5

[@GOSMGR1]

I salute your courage Debbie:those were amazing lifts. A lot of neat stuff in isolation. Some slight balance issues at times and missed the hand. I think Shirley's 8 was about right

[@nawalfahh8451]

nawal🗻🏞️🏔️

[@abbiex6202]

I want her to win

[@blueivy8923]

And here come the haters!! May Debbie continue to piss them off every week to the final.

[@ILLRICARDO]

BlueIvy I am rooting for Debbie, I hope she knocks Alexandra off her high horse and out the competition.

[@scdobserver835]

I love both Debbie and Alex. Hope they both get to the final and whoever's more popular wins!

[@lorna4096]

+INGSOC well well, how surprising to find you here on debbies page ripping into Alexandra Burke. you must be finished trolling Alex on her page so now you have come here to give your support to judges favourite Debbie. dear oh dear😂 get a life!

[@sashaa_stevenss]

Lorna well said!

[@sashaa_stevenss]

Lorna well said!

[@emmyjo720]

I love the way he says Debbie. It does look like that has stolen the logo from The Two Ronnies which all those glasses on the floor. Of course Ronnie C died two weeks after Paul.

[@clairemayhew260]

Edierose with the same time to meet i to fame

[@LWSJS]

It’s obvious that Strictly bosses want Debbie to win this series. The judges have been briefed to favourite her over others by lenient marking. She is talented. But this was overmarked. Stop making it obvious strictly.

[@danielshumkin8842]

Tonight she came out stronger then ever, with an amazing performance value, an amazing character - sassy, sexy... her hip action was almost perfect for me - she was settling into the hips and doing the figure 8. Unfortunately, he movement was a little bit stiff (because she always had flex knees, and therefore her connection to the floor wasn't so strong) and she wasn't 100% sure about her choreography this time, but the actual concept of the dance, the difficulty of this routine, her musicality, her acting, and above all - her wonderful hip action made this routine really great. An 8.

[@polljones8921]

Why was she "stranger" than ever?

[@danielshumkin8842]

I meant stronger

[@D.Trinchuk]

Just rememvering how the judges were harsh about Jay McGuiness making mistakes in his Quickstep and Danny Mac in his Foxtrot. And what do we have here? Deffinately objactive and unfaborable judges! And each of them, including Debbie, made three mistakes in their dances (or it was two for Danny?). It stinks so much... P.S. I do not complain about Debbie, she is great. It's just those four ***

[@lemonlimes3699]

It was also the same for Alexandra, who Craig justified giving her lower marks due to her facial expressions apparently being too wild.

[@harryscorner8613]

Kind of disappointing. But those lifts were great. I feel like if this was someone else they would have penalised them more. 9.

[@harryscorner8613]

*the judges*

[@meredithgrace3005]

there were mistakes but she over came them and got on with the dance

[@maggieharvie]

Back problem? Yeah!!

[@lorna4096]

sympathy vote seeker.

[@foreverspring]

Sympathy vote seeker? Surely you are attempting to be funny. There is only one contestant on SCD this series who has been a sympathy vote seeker and it appears that you chose to ignore that, obvious as it is to the rest of the watching public. Certainly it is not Debbie. Hint: She's the contestant who's had he benefit of Craig's choreographic expertise for the past year plus. Hypocrite comes to mind.

[@lorna4096]

+foreverspring give me one example of when Alexandra feigned Injury to get the sympathy vote? 😡

[@foreverspring]

Where exactly in my wee comment did I mention said contestant was feigning an injury to elicit sympathy? I said a "sympathy vote seeker". And if you are such a "super fan", then surely you would have seen all the performances and know the answer to my comment without having to ask for clarification.

[@athenatogo]

Alexandra's mum passed away 5 weeks before the competition started-fact. Debbie being unable to walk earlier in the week and then able to do those lifts 5 days later... Surely fiction? If only all patients could recover that quickly and spontaneously , we wouldn't need the NHS.

[@meganfay5676]

Right so when someone is really good at dancing there overmarked but when someone is bad they need to leave. Stop saying it was overmarked shes amazing and guess what ur not the actual judges so just watch her and be amazed at what she can do especially for her age. How would u feel if loads of people were saying ur dance was overmarked u wouldnt like it leave the judging for the actual judges and keep ur opinions to urself.

[@sofia-zq4nq]

Msp For Life well said !!! couldn't agree with you more

[@lemonlimes3699]

I’m not saying that she did badly, because she really did do well! Her musicality, spirit and chemistry throughout the dance did not fail. Credit for those lifts too! However, the footwork could have been better, and her upper body movements sometimes seemed clumsy. As well as that, she had flex knees which means she didn’t completely connect with the floor. In general, the technique could have been better. Overall, she did do well in the dance, but there were a few mistakes (which is perfectly fine, everybody makes them) in the dance, which is why I personally think it was worthy of a seven/eight, rather than a nine.

[@laurajones3353]

Ruth out... shame it had to be the week the judges were beyond rude to her... poor love, hope she's ok!

[@foreverspring]

Seems like only yesterday that the judges (all of them) were so rude to Judy Murray on a weekly basis. I didn't have a problem with Ruth and give Anton credit for attempting to hide her weaknesses by bringing in the comedic touch. One can comment on a performance without being rude. These people are human beings and being ridiculed in front of millions of people cannot be very pleasant.

[@laurajones3353]

Well said 100% agreed! No need for the bitterness and rudeness. Craig's 'mean' act is really wearing thin. I don't think bowing to Debbie has endeared him to anyone really... I honestly felt for Ruth and Mollie this week! I never vote on TV shows but Mollie looked broken after her comments, AJ really was stepping up and supporting her, which was lovely to see xx EDIT: Oh god I forgot about her, yes Judy Murry, she had a hard time, such a shame... but credit where its due she laughed it off like a pro! Ruth is a sweetheart, she doesn't deserve those maulings... not required imo.

[@Alicia-go8lw]

laura jones you're wrong- I love Craig 😊 and can you please stop with the spoilers?

[@laurajones3353]

OK I'll stop... was in a good mood last night after Mollie got through, very tough week for them! I've never spoiled it before so was a first time mistake. Lots of people do like to know as the pretence that it's Live in Sunday is silly.

[@MsFreespirit66]

no thanks

[@470George]

Wtf that Tori woman the singer is horrible, how could you miss the very chorus of this song? So glad they sacked her and lovely Andrea sang this instead when they were in the finale.

[@peter.bridge5897]

She made some mistakes but the judges favourite still the others would been penalised not fair

[@tinaforrester6431]

Get her out love to see her n Alexander in the bottom two to see who the judge's would pick let's do it next week

[@ruthcorris4273]

Tina Forrester i think the judges would save debbie as she's their fav.

[@ILLRICARDO]

I really hope Debbie wins the competition, and knocks Alexandra out.

[@lorna4096]

Trolling Alexandra again? do you never get bored you doughnut?

[@ILLRICARDO]

Lorna aren't you bored of stalking me, you tired old battle axe.

[@ILLRICARDO]

Lorna I don't like Alexandra, because she is fake, you can see her disapproval for the good contestants through her micro expression, in the early stages of the competition, she was ok. but as contestants started getting better and scored higher than her, she cheered them on half heartedly.

[@lorna4096]

+INGSOC I really don't appreciate you calling me an old battleaxe. you have no idea who I am and I find your comment extremely rude and uncalled for. no need whatsoever to get personal.

[@lemmingsplat5279]

Alexandra comes across really badly... it's as if she's treating this as a career enhancing competition, which is i'm sure why she agreed to do it. Everyone else seems to be having fun/are fans of the show. She can dance for sure.. but in no way does she deserve to win this thing.

[@lorna4096]

I know this is a Debbie fan page but you guys must agree that she is being overmarked and is the judges favourite. they are scoring her so much higher than she deserves. Alexandra Burke gave an absolutely flawless performance; it was perfection and Craig gave her a 9. Debbie made a few glaring mistakes and she got a 9 from Craig too. oh come on. he is clearly favouring Debbie and making it so obvious. very unfair and makes the whole show a shambles.

[@gracelord7559]

lorna Alexandra is not flawless. She is an excellent and intense performer, but is let down by her lower legs and feet which look clumsy (in contrast to her upper body).

[@lorna4096]

+Grace Lord I completely disagree with you but concede everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

[@lorna4096]

Grace Lord clumsy? I think my definition of clumsy is most definitely not the same as yours!! Alexandra Burke is absolute perfection. No clumsiness at all.

[@tdc1991x]

This dance was fine, but unspectacular. Definitely way overmarked.

[@redvamp22]

This is when Len is really missed. NO WAY THAT DESERVED 9’s. OMG 😱 blatant over marking so she can go to Blackpool

[@lorna4096]

👍👏👏

[@SusanPryor-dw6dt]

More Alexandra lovers I take it

[@lorna4096]

+Susan Pryor1411 yep! 😊👍

[@sofia-zq4nq]

Alexander is great no doubt about it but out of them all she's a performer sister act bodyguard and she is the favourite by far

[@redvamp22]

this has nothing to do with Alexandra. IF any other celebrity made the mistakes Debbie did they would not have scored a nine. Performing in bodyguard and sister act what does that have to do with Debbie being overmarked. Can one not critique Debbie without Alex being brought into it and vice versa?

[@troy4783]

This was overmarked imo !

[@WuVincy]

She’s amazing at her age, but judges keep over marking her just annoying.

[@chromelimbug5123]

Another disgustingly overmarked dance by Debbie McGee. Wobbly, at times static and with mistakes. She's a previous professional ballerina hence why she can do turns and lifts so I guess it's good to hide behind that.

[@scdobserver835]

Disgustingly overmarked? Do tell? Who gave her a ten?

[@chromelimbug5123]

Dances can be overmarked without been given a 10...

[@scdobserver835]

What was their score? I am expecting them to get eights and nines.

[@chromelimbug5123]

9,9,8,9 did you not watch the show?

[@scdobserver835]

Not yet. I will be when I finish my work at ten.

[@chimao215]

Overmarked as usual. It's nice what she's doing for someone her age but can the judges especially Craig not get too crazy with the scores?

[@SusanPryor-dw6dt]

Chima O this sort of comment I find ageist and offensive. She is doing fantastically for ANY age so please do not bring this into it.

[@chimao215]

Oh woman please be quiet. Isn't that what everyone in the whole world is talking about? That they can't believe a woman her age is doing what she's doing. Quite frankly, I don't see what the big deal is. It's not like she's in a freaking wheelchair. By the way, who made you internet police?

[@chimao215]

'Susan Pryor you can take your holier than thou attitude and shove it up your stuck up a**!!!

[@SusanPryor-dw6dt]

Chima O oh dear, oh dear descending into personal insults because you have lost the argument and cannot think of a witty and erudite response. Ask your teachers to define erudite for you.

[@chimao215]

Susan Pryor LMAO look at you acting like the victim. You can dish it out but can't take it. Have a seat missy!!

[@alisonwalton322]

NOT VOTING FOR THESE BECAUSE CLEARLY CRAIG IS UNDER-MARKING OTHER DANCERS UNDESERVEDLY .

[@lorna4096]

thank you! well said! he gives a 9 to this routine which in my opinion was crap and full of mistakes and Alexandra Burke gives and absolutely flawless performance and also gets a 9 from detestable Craig. how on earth can this be justified? it's blatantly obvious Craig is overmarking Debbie and undermarking her competitors. it really is outrageous. how is he getting away with it?

[@lorna4096]

thank you! well said! he gives a 9 to this routine which in my opinion was crap and full of mistakes and Alexandra Burke gives and absolutely flawless performance and also gets a 9 from detestable Craig. how on earth can this be justified? it's blatantly obvious Craig is overmarking Debbie and undermarking her competitors. it really is outrageous. how is he getting away with it?

[@lorna4096]

yes Alison, well said☺👍👏

[@foreverspring]

Undermarking other dancers undeservedly? Like, who, for instance?

[@alisonwalton322]

foreverspring - Susan, Alexandra she well deserved a 10, thanks for asking tho 😂

[@mrdosie12]

Ruined a good song for one. 2 her hips were a mess, so so messy

[@idesireit31]

I like Debbie but she is being over marked and tbh she made quite a few mistakes and was very wobbly on her feet and out of sync at times. I give her credit for those lifts but it's 8 out 10 for me. Also the stupid music choices this year are not helping !!!

[@LoveDat65]

This was god damn awful dance. Gio is letting it go to his head. Debbie can dance so keep her on the ground instead of creating ugly lumpy lifts. She was also pretty unsycapated too, not her best and over marked again!

[@irmaamri6249]

LoveDat65 Choreo by Jenny Thomas. Pros get outside choreographers as a rule for salsa, Charleston and AT

[@lorna4096]

YES YES YES! well said ☺ I completely agree with you ☺

[@lorna4096]

LoveDat65☺👍

[@polljones8921]

The word is unsyncopated, not "unsycapated". If you're on here attempting to have some sort of knowledge, then at least learn how to spell the terminology correctly.

[@LoveDat65]

Sorry I have always had difficulty with spelling. Thank you for the correction but you and others still understood what I meant.

[@benenty692]

She made soo many mistakes over score should be in the bottom 2 3 out 10 from

[@lemonlimes3699]

Now, a 3 out of 10 is completely unfair. She made quite a few glaring mistakes, but a 3 out of 10 is extremely low. I would say a seven at the least, and an eight at the most.