Helen Skelton & Gorka Marquez Samba to Eso Beso by Emma Bunton ✨ BBC Strictly 2022

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Strictly Come Dancing ✨ Series 20 ✨ BBC
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[@bessieburnet9816]

Just look at her attitude throughout this whole dance! This whole past months, we've been seeing Helen Skelton go on a genuine journey of therapy. The joy of dancing has actually given her life and meaning during this hard time in her life. She has become such a different woman to the one we saw in week one. It's so beautiful. To see where she would have been so focused and nervous and all the acting, character-ful flourishes she would have never touched pre-Charleston... She's turned into a real performer. Qs for the dance, I can concede that she was holding something back, but that 5 was more than a bit harsh, you kidding me?

[@naimaboukhouf7357]

True but It was lots mistakes. They looked dance separately. Gorga dancing gir himself

[@gemstar7286]

I like the quirkiness both Helen & Gorka brought to the dance, but maybe it's because last week she was so amazing that this week .. it felt like she was holding back a bit . I still found the Samba pleasant and fun , but it felt like Helen needed to let go more with more energy .

[@naimaboukhouf7357]

Its not about pto ,showing themselves too much,weird celebrity. Boring don't watch much ,bit online We want gioooooo

[@aaronwilkins1843]

Nah sorry Craig was right. This was terrible.

[@naimaboukhouf7357]

Gorga dancing with himself 🤣 We want more Gio !!!!

[@carolburnett7510]

I love Gorka’s brilliant dancing. He does it with such flair and technique. W

[@beverleypender5931]

Gorka is too cute for words. Wouldn’t it be fun if he and Helen won this ?

[@daviddillon172]

For me the most fun dance of the night..Loved it..

[@wondeecheeseice373]

Is it just me who was focussed on Gorka this whole performance and not Helen 😂 Gorka was giving me goosebumps ahaa 😂🤤😋

[@eddiebaby22]

You've become my favourite Helen and I would love to see you win this competition. You are so good to watch as a dancer. Good luck with everything.

[@shereemanning5666]

A 5 FROM CRAIG?! Unbelievable and undermarked! This makes me so sad as this was my favourite dance from Helen, it had style!! 😎🌟 Yes it might not have been the best - but it certainly had passion 🌴

[@krob2327]

He did it to make people vote for her and not Ellie

[@larajensen1821]

Honestly !!

[@dianegarciaprieto2118]

Looked great to me ,watching now.

[@incogneter]

A 5?! WUT?!?! He's really the most unfair judge I've seen on any international version of this show.

[@aaronwilkins1843]

@@krob2327 agree

[@Cherryontop-gh8qe]

I am looking at this dance again - and all I still see is Gorka ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥He's so good

[@henrymanley4116]

Craig: "I thought the trolley had more body movement." I don't think I'll get over that critique, this was massively undermarked!

[@aaronwilkins1843]

Nah it wasn't. Not a good samba

[@hilarycole878]

Craig could dash anyone's dreams !

[@naimaboukhouf7357]

Yes she tried ,was no bad but lots mistake

[@heartlocket91]

Craig 5 Motsi 8 Shirley 8 Anton 8 = 29✨ To anyone wondering where Kym is, she has Covid and will be back next week. ✨

[@marymurphy8757]

these two could be the ''dark horses '' of 2022 !..gorka is such a cutie !..

[@jeanmalone1323]

Still love watching this dance

[@davidcullen1956]

Beautiful Helen

[@adamstanley7614]

8. Isn't it sonnice seeing Helen happy.

[@sophietjugen354]

I love this she seemed so happy and sweet

[@hollymatton474]

I think Helen has really grown and improved over the last few weeks and I really enjoyed this routine. Was it the best, no. Was it enjoyable, yes. Totally undermarked by Craig and I think he was way too personal with his comments. Helen's confidence is only just coming back after everything she's been through and I think this show is really helping her 😊

[@campbellphoenix7662]

Best ever ending to this week’s episode!

[@tessamorgan7076]

My favourite this serie

[@myas7787]

A 5 from Crag!!! I was so shocked 😮

[@pennyandfishy7241]

Judge's scores ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Craig - *5* Motsi - *8* Shirley - *8* Anton - *8* Total - *29*

[@theresenydahl9531]

Perfection!❤

[@fannycraddock99]

Love these two, lots of energy.

[@Strictlys_5th_Judge]

Score: 7 Oh come on Craig, this wasn't a 5 and it was much better than Ellie's dance. But it did lack bounce, fluidity, hip action, and her upper body lines were very planketized throughout it. I thought the footwork was good but there were some slight timing issues with it. Buuut, she brought such great personality and energy to this and it was very entertaining!

[@larajensen1821]

This was amazing I love these two ❤ honestly Craig’s comment towards her and that professional dancer is unnecessary very rude.

[@gyrozeppelistoenails]

Scores: Craig: 5 Motsi: 8 Shirley: 8 Anton: 8 Total: 29

[@traceybradbury5022]

❤❤❤❤

[@chunkyhoey8649]

She's so legally blonde here. Go Helen Go! Woooo

[@laughforlife3539]

Love looking at comments when they say they lost their timing. HALF THE TIME ITS BECAUSE THEY MAKE A MISTAKE IF COMMENTATORS ACTUALLY NOTICED. She was doing fab until solo part when she lost the routine then she was back to thinking too much again. Shes thinking crap what am I doing at this bit? If she moves her top half more to music too it would help. She defo looks more relaxed tho.

[@bronzeabe7757]

1:34 he knows what he’s doing

[@ElsieRobinson-k9b]

🤣

[@avilst1765]

Ever since Helen did her Jive on the Christmas special, I had been lowkey waiting for her to do the main series. I feel this dance, while not her best scoring, was a good example of how much she is grown through the series. Just the flow of her movements are so much smoother now, while she does have a bit of 'stuckness' at moments. Hoping she can survive tonight's vote

[@gemstar7286]

Helen is massively popular and seems a bit of a dark horse , she's deffo getting to the final . This Samba was fun and quirky ... but felt a bit like she was holding back and felt a bit tense. Was still a good dance , But last week was her best with the quickstep for sure.

[@aaronwilkins1843]

@@gemstar7286 no she isn't a dark horse. She has been the favourite since the beginning. She's just the PC type of personality the audience of this show tend to like.

[@heidiblades4811]

Helen did a great job - it wasn’t her best dance but the 5 from Craig was kinda harsh😬

[@rafaelyaguaro2842]

F*** Craig!! I just love her!!! It wasn’t perfect but she radiates so much happiness, I smiled trough the whole dance! And of course, Gorka in those pants AND semi shirtless... 10, 10, 10 across the board!!!

[@iggyspice3089]

They should have used the original style in which Emma Bunton did that song! So energetic 💖

[@erinrimmer9878]

The begining reminds me of me when I messed about with mum's bags and shoes thinking I was cool 💀 Anyways yes the timing was off during her solo, but it was *not a 5* it was better than Ellie and I *love* Ellie. In the meantime let's continue to appreciate her confidence coming back.

[@gemstar7286]

This wasn't Helen's best dance , but yeah a 5 is ridiculous if that's what Craig gave . I would give this a 7 . It was ok but needed more energy and hip action .

[@aaronwilkins1843]

Nah I agree with Craig. It wasn't good at all.

[@ajrein4226]

Craig giving this a 5 was more scoring manipulation on the public from him to get Helen sympathy/outrage votes that Ellie would have gotten. Craig giving Helen a low score in the hope that Ellie's sympathy vote switches to Helen and looking at social media, it worked. There has been way to much scoring manipulation from Craig this year and it needs to be looked into.

[@reddragonready]

And equally clear the others are often deliberately overscoring to compensate or you know..because Shirley will always overscore any guy and underscore any woman.

[@aryanthorn8624]

It's a nine from me because it lacked hip movement but part form that well done Helen and gorka

[@pennyandfishy7241]

Score - *8/10* No way was that a 5!!! Crazy Craig 🤪. Shame Helen lost it at 1:12 she got out of sync in her lockstep which made it look messy but I thought she had some great footwork especially in her cortajacka that was lovely. Great rhythm and style in the beginning, her spotting has definitely improved her spins were great. I liked her attitude and personality here it really came alive, I thought the routine was good, the trolley section might have been to pass time but idc as I was looking elsewhere but we shall not discuss that, moving on *_* I liked the dance, some moves were great and some looked more awkward, I don't think Helen enjoys the Latin as much but she gave it some good try there. Her heart is in it now and she comes to deliver and she has precision and cleanliness which goes along way for me. Overall, a decent effort.

[@aaronwilkins1843]

Sorry but I agree with Craig. There was absolutely no chilli or samba flavour in this and technically it had little ambition and even what was there wasn't danced well. Not 8s for me.

[@millla_v]

I am sorry but the only thing I saw in this dance is Gorka 🤣 It looks like samba is his favourite style😆

[@strictlyfan55]

7 Another one I'm in two minds about. Really enjoyed the atmosphere of it and I do think Helen has started to embrace the performance elements a little more. Although, the solo sections still looked quite awkward. Great rhyhtm and timing throughout and her arm placement and leg actions were nicely detailed at the start (something many celebs just forget about in Sambas). However, it did feel a bit flat at times, lacked hip rotation and got a bit messy by the end. Craig was WAY too harsh, it wasn't terrible throughout and I wouldn't call her "wooden". Not her best but could've been a lot worse

[@deltafay1981]

Can't say i liked this performance...Helen didn't seem comfortable in her own skin ....but i think she deserves to win the competition... she's been the most consistent and has such grace.

[@user-sc3oy2hg3o]

Me-9 Jessica-9 Amelia-9 Alex-10 37/40

[@marriedtomowgli]

I adore this partnership!!! Their friendship is everything. Well done helen. A good effort at a hard dance. No way a 5! 🤍 8 from me

[@naimaboukhouf7357]

Don't see any partnership at all

[@wendymason-o2w]

i lilk strictly

[@crockkett]

I liked this ,thought it was a fun ,carnival kinda dance , i didn't see any mistakes ???? i normally go allong with craig but i think he was pretty mean for a 5 deserved more then that

[@jakebowler9763]

This lacked any real fluid oozy coolness in the trunk that you want to see in a samba, especially this far into the competition. The rhythm changes seemed slightly hesitant also. However, a lovely, bright performance from Helen did make me smile. 6

[@normankennith7919]

i predicted that helen would not get a high mark for the samba; she should have got 30+ but the tune wasn't all that well known! however, even if she is in the final 2, probably with ellie, she will go through!!!

[@Tidybitz]

@@normankennith7919 ... The tune is well known and has been sung by many famous singers over the years. It's an absolutely cracking Samba track that lends itself perfectly to the dance, unlike some of adaptions made for dances sometimes on Strictly.

[@normankennith7919]

@@Tidybitz because a track is well known, but not by me, doesn't mean it's good! i thought it was boring & not the kind of samba song i was expecting!!!

[@Tidybitz]

@@normankennith7919 ... OK, we'll have to differ on that point I guess.

[@normankennith7919]

@@Tidybitz NO WORRIES! ENJOY THE REST OF THE SHOW!!! PS - I'M NOT SHOUTING - I HIT THE 'CAPS' BUTTON!!!

[@joemercedeschannel196]

Underscored. I have a fear she or Elle will go tonight. Rated 8.5/10

[@jojoa3317]

This is giving rose and giovannis samba cibe

[@johnrandall2280]

What song is this? 🎉

[@dancingqueen0728]

Eso beso-Paul Anka

[@user-sc3oy2hg3o]

Me-9 My mum-9 My sis-9 My nan-10 37/40

[@badassram1]

What is this song..HHEEELLLPPP!!!!

[@Tidybitz]

Eso Beso

[@badassram1]

@@Tidybitz thankyou👌

[@jayseepea]

By Emma Bunton

[@Tidybitz]

@@jayseepea ...I never knew she had covered this song. I've just had a listen and it's not a bad version.

[@michaelr289]

Scores Me 8 Abby 7 Kevin 7 Matt 9 31/40

[@jamiedavy_]

7 UGH! I’m so gutted, Helen’s performance was lacking bounce, it was too straight like Craig said, it needed more body action. But there were some good moments in the dance such as Helen’s personality, and her connection with Gorka was really showing, she did have some good hip action, her arms were also good, her footwork wasn’t too bad either, but yeah, very disappointing. Craig’s 5 was harsh 👎🏻

[@callumsannachan7135]

8

[@ribena607]

I quite enjoyed this to be fair, 5 was pretty harsh! She was definitely doing some samba, it's not like she missed it completely. (Tho, I can see how she's missing the bounce and hips). She didn't need to be in that trolley either, absolute waste of time, should've danced straight to the end. Love seeing this confident new Helen!

[@ravenclawrumba7096]

It wasn't great, one of her worst dances if she wasn't one of the favourites I would say she's in danger this week 6/10

[@leenabhosale7622]

hi tiff i be a job my little one is here. rewads,lenna

[@fashionlover1764]

I really like her personality wise but she dances the same every week. The quickstep has been her only good dance and it’s week 10. I can’t believe she has never been in the dance off while Molly and Fleur (who are way better) have been there 3X already.

[@lmj9517]

Craig: 5?! why was she *"very Square?"*

[@normankennith7919]

craig wants helen to really let go, which is why he only gave her 5!!!

[@meredithgrace4337]

And last but certainly not least Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez. Just when Helen was getting into her dancing she had to get emotionally nocked down by this dance, this dance did not match Helen for she looked very awkward within the dance and the dance did not flow the way it was suppose to.

[@the5thjudge]

our scores: me: 7 diya: 8 kelsey: 8 owen: 8 total- 31/40 no way is this a 5. it's far from perfect obviously- the solo parts she clearly isn't comfortable in (not sure why gorka would keep it in the routine) arms are mostly good but legs are the issue. this dance makes me smile from ear to ear and that's what strictly is about.

[@josespice]

But that one is not the version of Emma bunton, absolutely is not her voice!

[@terencecoakley8146]

the judging is SHAMEFUL how they dare call them selves judges Hamza did a terrible argentine tango and gets tens he dances like a ironing board and never gets a bad critique while the others who are much better get pulled apart ,it was reported in the Mail on Sunday last week that the BBC hope it,s an all BLACK final how racist is that !!he is getting through on he,s colour and not on he,s preformance SHIRLEY is acting like a idiot when it comes to critiquing the dancers

[@strictlyfan0951]

Score: 7 I'm DISGUSTED by Craig's 5. Yes it was not her best dance by any stretch of the imagination, but it was OK. She did lack bounce and hip action, but she had nice footwork! It's just a shame she got on the wrong foot at 1:12, it would have been even better then!

[@aaronwilkins1843]

5 is about right for me. This was wooden as heck, no hip action or bounce whatsoever. The feet weren't good, the free arm was dreadful. No way should a dance like that get 8s

[@strictlyfan0951]

@@aaronwilkins1843 8s were very generous. The scoring was all over the place the last night

[@tauresattauresa7137]

That crazy woman Alice should learn from Helen.... Just saying.

[@JONAS-co4ut]

Dance-off material: Helen Week 10. (sadly). Replacement material: Gorka!

[@True20221]

This was such a terrible dance she is no Fleur east

[@hazelclarke8142]

No she is not Fleur east! Why should she be! Fleur gets away with doing Beyonce impressions but is not any better than the he other contestant's when it comes to the more technical dance!

[@True20221]

@@hazelclarke8142 erm yes she is because she aced the samba, the Argentine tango and actually she did very well in the rumba. So there you go!

[@bridieharkin2190]

What was the craic with flinging the midget i almost died laughing 🤣🤣🤣🤣