Strictly Come Dancing: Week One

Due to inconsiderate scheduling by the BBC (mind you, it is not like they had anything else to show other than repeats of Only Fools and Horses), I have just got round to watching the first week of this show. Comedian Julian Clary kicked off and I was surprised how wooden and uncomfy he looked, I expected him to be much lighter on his feet. Following him was TV presenter Carol Vorderman who was slightly better, but not a great dancer. Next was TV gardener Dairmund Gavin who was very poor. TV presenter Esther Rantzen was the first to be praised by the judges for her waltz. Motoring journo and presenter Quentin Wilson was worse than Dairmund, whilst Casualty actress Sarah Manners was quite good (her partner was Brendan Cole who won last series with Natasha Kaplinsky). Athlete Roger Black was up next, and was the best celebrity male by far, he was followed by fellow athlete Denise Lewis who eventually won the judges vote. Next up was former chorister and TV presenter Aled Jones who was also good, as was EastEnders actress Jill Halfpenny.

Quentin Wilson was last in the judges votes, just behind Dairmund Gavin. He was not a big enough name to pull the public support (and was the poorest dancer) so was eliminated.