Krishnan & Lauren Cha Cha Cha to Boom Shak-A-Lak by Apache Indian ✨ BBC Strictly 2023

[@sarahflanagan7259]

I never realised how much I needed Krishnan dancing to Apache Indian in my life. He's got huge potential, rooting for him to progress.

[@katherinecooke7377]

I know it was not the point but wow Lauren looks amazing

[@blondeenigma3882]

Such a fun dance, and the choreography was fabulous. He really performed for the whole routine, threw himself into it which is so important. He and Ellie were my favourites.

[@naimaboukhouf]

Great dance but Loren did too much 😂 on herself but she is a great dancer And I thought He could do better but as well it's the first week

[@naimaboukhouf7357]

It looks they are dancing separately I an see the stress on him but understanble as first dance Let's see but Lauen showing herself too much 😂nutshell 8s good dancer and hope She will focuses mote on her partner

[@jayaitch2194]

I'm not at all a fan of him as a journo but credit where its due he gave it a good go👍

[@johnaburn1]

This whole routine just put a massive smile on my face. Can't get the song out of my head now!

[@ydhddhfhdbd7438]

Could not have said it better😅🔥🫶❤️

[@marriedtomowgli]

I loved this. It made me smile so much. Pure joy!!! And lauren's choreography was perfect for him. I loved it. 5/10 cannot wait to see him grow throughout the weeks 💕

[@ronfarkas]

I loved this, I didn't expect him to be so much fun cuz I guess I still think of news presenters as a bit too prim. Lauren's another great addition to the stellar pro debuts we've been getting of late!

[@carolinemurty8884]

I adored this, he had great timing, Lauren tuned into his musicality and made such a fun routine, the technique will follow… or not…. Who cares, loved it 🤣🎉

[@trishchester5796]

I love how chilled Krishnan was ... especially in the early rounds, some contestants need a few episodes before they relax. Great start 💜💙

[@imogen6772]

Lauren is easily starting to become one of my fave pros

[@aimeemay5533]

Obviously all the Pros are amazing but I think Lauren is just incredible ❤

[@imafa9ry]

She reminds me of rhi rhi wierdy

[@CCRRJJ]

The way she looks at the camera at 0:40 is pure camp, pin up, and stunning. She has her own graceful but somehow eclectic style and I love it.

[@CCRRJJ]

And the fierceness of how she threw his hat mid pirouette. I can never... I imagine having that much control and elegance with your movement.

[@megsyworld]

Krishnan’s little solo boogie at 1:12 is iconic lol!! I loved this dance, I had a smile on my face the whole time

[@bessieburnet9816]

Wow, this really isn't actually that bad. That's one of the craziest things tonight. I know I'm not alone in thinking he was going to be way worse. Especially with such a silly song. And while it was goofy, he actually had good technique. I mean, it isn't really spectacular by much means, but Krishnan did really well. Well done to Lauren. She's just proven what a good teacher she is. It must be hard for her since she only had this chance due to Amy's cancer, but she's made her impact.

[@debbieking4128]

He’s so charismatic, great dance and music

[@clarahickman8255]

You could just tell he was having the best time. Left me with a smile on my face 👏 love Krish

[@abbie990]

He just makes me smile, love his energy

[@naimaboukhouf7357]

I'm sure He can do better 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@lisar655]

Krishnan has potential to improve. I hope production don’t make him the joke act. He brought some flavour to this cha cha. He threw himself right in. I hope his ballroom is taken seriously next week. I reckon Lauren can work some magic on him in the coming weeks. Much like Bill Bailey he could be fun and show promise

[@bessieburnet9816]

He's not joke act. While the dsnce was goofy, it wasn't a joke. He actually had alright technique.

[@lisaludden8141]

Loved it, Krishnan was fantastic, great energy and enjoyable to watch 🎉

[@naimaboukhouf]

More I'm watching and thinking They are dancing apart 😂😮

[@hikaruxkaoruxlol]

This was adorable, an absolute party. Gotta be my favourite of the night, I love how he just got so into it. Behind him all the way 😁

[@ktdragonfly]

He’s adorable 🧡 he’s smile throughout the whole routine and he kept time really well!

[@sarahwhyld5596]

I smiled all the way through this!! Fantastic fun, a really cheeky dance and loved the fact Krishnan let himself go. Keep this up.

[@krob2327]

Same. He’s really good. Much looser than some who rely on flexibility and posing.

[@sophielamm]

Can’t stop watching this idk why

[@imafa9ry]

SAME

[@angelajones7896]

No dance/stage school background, but gave the best performance of the night IMHO. And looked like he was enjoying it! Go Krishnan!

[@pennyandfishy7241]

Score - *6/10* It was so much better than I expected. I love Krishnan's energy and natural groove, I did not enjoy his many heal leads but I enjoyed everything in his partnering and upper body. I like the fact that he knows he's no winner so he's just going to go out and have a good time whilst executing some steps well. His cuban breaks and locksteps were not bad at all. His Cha Cha walks were stilted but a great try, it was very fun and definitely a memorable first routine, I actually really enjoyed this. Lauren did an amazing job with the choreogahy aswell. Hopefully they get a charming Waltz or Foxtrot next week to show Krishan off to the best of his ability :)

[@polljones8921]

Heel, it's a heel

[@pennyandfishy7241]

@@polljones8921thank you for letting me know as i have only noticed now. At the same time you knew what I meant so it doesn't really matter also some people have dyslexia and being a grammar police can be quite rude sometimes

[@gerardsloan1593]

The biggest surprise of the night. This one exceeded my expectations and was the most fun lol. I wasn't expecting that. This show is full of surprises and hidden gems. Have a good day reader

[@bessieburnet9816]

Yes, he really had actually good technique. Lauren has proven her teaching skill here.

[@gerardsloan1593]

@@bessieburnet9816 he could be this season's wildcard, an unpredictable variable that can do well, but his performance may affect participants participation. He may not be the best dancer but he can be entertaining and steal the spotlight from the other person (assuming it's not les Dennis) and survive at least one dance off. Have a good day

[@debbieparnell7582]

Gotta love the way he's thrown himself into it - even with perfect dance technique a dance will never look good without that commitment. I feel like he really needs this kind of fun in his life having to always be so serious in the public eye, and I think people seeing this side of him will boost his reputation.

[@spiderwickian]

that was great, much better than i'd expected!!!! lovely routine, lots of chacha, and i loved his energy!!!

[@Orangejuice2313]

Loved when he went solo with his hands in the air, he really put everything into this dance ❤

[@mateuszkuchnecki]

5 weeks of Strictly in and this is still the one dance I keep watching on and on.

[@meredithgrace4337]

Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Lauren Next. Krishnan the ultimate mix of Mr Bean and Daddy cool, I think Krishnan has potential to improve and get better with dancing he will just need commit which I hope will be the case, I think the best thing about Krishnan is that he simply just doesn't care of what he will look like which is a real gift if you just chuck self-conscious out the window and just go for it then this is what you will be left with having fun and looking good wile doing it.

[@imsoboredhahaha]

My favourite. I smiled throughout and I’m really looking forward to seeing Krishnan’s journey (+ Lauren’s first celebrity partnership).

[@Anonymous-xk4fy]

Wow Krishnan! He has rhythm! He gave his best effort, and it was sort of dad dancing at times, but he definitely surpassed my expectations - 6/10 from me! 🎉

[@katrinashaw3174]

Loved it. Made me smile

[@kristinejarvis4003]

That was so good, my favourites, !❤

[@michellewinn1917]

That was just pure fun! Love it!

[@douglasholt8353]

What a boom of a song this was ( Boom Shak -A-Lak )

[@GreatBritishDude-28]

This is hilarious all the way through, especially the singer sounding like Cookie Monster. Also, intro-wise, I expected footage of Jon Snow at the Channel 4 News studio delivering a news headline for Krishnan’s dance before they crossover into the ballroom.

[@imsoboredhahaha]

I think the newsreader doing a newsreading skit at the start of their debut dance has been done before like with Kate Silverton & Dan Walker to name a couple off my head.

[@GreatBritishDude-28]

@@imsoboredhahaha Yeah right.

[@lauravision2791]

What a pleasant surprise! Great to see Lauren with a partner too

[@creshaunh]

Score: *6* surprisingly Before we get to Krishnan, LAUREN OAKLEY GIRL!!! You better give it to us!! Entergetic and giving us Amy faces at the beginning (btw I miss Amy, I hope she beats cancer ass). Now to Krishnan, I was definately NOT expecting this from him. The way he owned that dancefloor and just let the music take control, I LOVED IT!! Technique wise, it could have been a bit sharper in the execution, but other than that, a week one dance I can definately get behind! Good job Krishnan!!

[@jakebowlertheatre]

This was just pure joy. I couldnt help bit smile despite the lack of any technique. 5

[@LindaaLoou]

Lauren it such a great addition. They look like they’re having the best time

[@testtube43]

FabUlous!!!

[@MsSera21]

This was so much fun!

[@mitchhills4747]

What's not to like about THIS? Go Krishnan! Such joy - and I think he has great potential...

[@dontneednobody]

Wow, one of my favourites from the night just because it was pure joy!

[@aurinelramirez7480]

Me encanto! La musica, la coreografia, la naturalidad y diversion con que lo hacian, felicidades!

[@angelagasparelli3939]

The brilliant Lauren

[@lillianchapman647]

Ti love love 💙💙👏👏💋

[@harrysharp8208]

Amazing tune

[@lillianchapman647]

I like your outfit what you’re wearing that’s really good💙💙 and then Lauren is wearing the red jumpsuitc strictly come dancing❤️🥰😂😂👍👩‍❤️‍👩🕺

[@megsmarsden9388]

Well done Krishnan and Lauren that was Soooo good

[@jacquelinecampbell1256]

Krishna for the win 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@southafricaninFrance]

love this so much 💕

[@blake4604]

This was really fun! Well done to the singer too!

[@the5thjudge]

our scores: me: 6 diya: 7 kelsey: 6 owen: 6 25/40 okay he might not be the first to go like i initially predicted. i smiled from one ear to the other during this. it wasn’t technically perfect but most of them weren’t its only week 1. you can tell hes loving it and i love watching him!

[@crockkett]

this wasn't that bad & better then i expected maybe there's a dancer in there after all lol

[@DavidSmith-648]

Somebody should choreograph a dance routine to 'Best Endeavours' by the late Alan Hawkshaw (otherwise known as the theme music from Channel 4 News). If it could be done with Smells Like Teen Spirit and Everybody Wants To Rule The World it should be easy!

[@peterrush5567]

This made me want to get up and dance

[@mitchhills4747]

And that's the whole point of it all! I loved this routine...

[@susanhighfield3370]

I loved this Krishman reminded me of Ed Balls and that's no insult because I thought Ed was fabulous.

[@Vincornelis]

Looking like this years "this is what the show is all about contestant". An unlikely person going for it and entertaining despite not being the best dancer. Some would call that the joke act but that really depends on how bad the contestent is and how desperate the routines become.

[@bonnieandme9104]

I loved this dance. I’ve watched a few times and every time I’m smiling. It was a lot of fun and his orange suit made sense. 😅 5/10.

[@danjon8799]

Definitely lovely to watch. At times a bit ploddy but hopefully he'll get better. 5.

[@Sam-mb8tm]

Wowww krishnan, If this dance does not put a smile on your face, there's something wrong with you 😂

[@Ana.Isabel.Morais]

LOVE THE VIBE! 😍💖👏😂

[@chan.n.830]

They should do a Bollywood dance for couple's choice.

[@ydhddhfhdbd7438]

Luv Luv this🔥🔥🔥

[@staygoldponyboy8881]

Leaving my bias at the door, I'm not a fan of his if I'm honest, I found him rather entertaining. Maybe not technically the best but it made me smile.

[@bessieburnet9816]

He's technically actually alright. Not amazing but better than anyone anticipated.

[@ydhddhfhdbd7438]

Krish🔥🔥🔥❤️

[@carolinemurty8884]

00:24 to 00:27 was fire!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@deafeningoctopus]

What kind of a song is that? XD Tbh, this performance really surprised me. It was fun, memorable and it really showed off his personality too. Not the best technically, but he did a lot better than I expected! Not a typical cha-cha by any means. 5/10

[@sarahjones8396]

Gosh! Better than I had imagined. Really seemed to have enjoyed it and actually has some rhythm.

[@KianAlleyne]

Me-5 My mum-7 My sis-5 My nan-6 23/40

[@stratfordbaby]

Think he should stick to the fake news instead. YIKES!!!!

[@KianAlleyne]

Me-5 Jessica-7 Amelia-7 Alex-6 25/40

[@ravenclawrumba7096]

It was alright i loved Laurens choreography though, shes a great pro 4/10

[@michaelr289]

Scores Me 6 Abby 6 Kevin 5 Matt 6 23/40

[@traceybradbury5022]

😂😂

[@joshmanser2420]

Score - 5/10

[@mitchhills4747]

Nah - I would give it a firm 7!

[@callumsannachan7135]

2 needs a lot of work sorry

[@michaelr289]

This was better than les and Nancy

[@sainsworth530]

at least he is enjoying himself. good for Krishnan.

[@philipp4850]

I think I'm the only one who doesn't like that choreo. Lauren made it about her too much.

[@eleanoraj4630]

I thought it was perfect, a great combination of fun and cha cha!

[@comradejensen418]

He needs to get down to Brixton at least twice a week. To relearn what those hips are for. He's gone all Ed Balls & that's not a compliment

[@fazkhanx]

Bmt🤣😭

[@strictlyfan0951]

Score: 5 He's not afraid to throw himself into the dance, thats for sure. His technique was atrocious but it was very entertaining! His musicality is actually quite decent, much better than I thought it would be! I will say though, a lot of the moves he was doing was more dad dancing than cha-cha but he wasn't afraid to throw himself into it! I think he could be here for a while on pure comedy

[@Dancerama6]

Remember when he was such a bad interviewer that he made Robert Downey Jr. storm out?

[@LouiseIngram-hd5yc]

🧸 Krishnan is adorable