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Well done Ray for winning Dancing on ice 2009 a very worthy winner.


First Part
Ray performs to Greatest Day by Take That and all I can say is that it's an absolutely fabulous performance.
You would never think that the flying makes him sick (which it does) and he's had less rehearsal time than the others because of it.

There's a running man, a back somersault, a gorgeous flying embrace, then a hand drag and the final flyaway-moment. Amazing! He has lovely posture on the wires and great lines... Sixes across the board and he deserves every one for that - It was almost like it was in slow motion.

Ruthie says he's a triple threat, "you can sing, dance and skate!" Nicky says that it was a top-notch performance and his transitions on the ice were phenomenal. "It was a 6 performance Ray and I'm not surprised!"

Ray is overjoyed when the scores come in and I think if he could jump as high as those wires take him, he would!

Second Part

THE PERFORMANCES: SKATERS FAVOURITE

Ray Quinn has chosen Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now as his favourite performance and last time he pulled 6's across the board - It looked no different to me, so I guess there's a chance.
There's a full drape, solo spin, arabesque... The list goes on and on...

6'S EVERYWHERE! 30 POINTS!

Ray and Maria are overwhelmed and they both say how much they love each other...

Robin Cousins is a ball of excitement, "Absolutely amazing! I like to see these again because you get a more confident performance.
Donal took it to the next level, where as you add little nuances - like a shoulder shrug... There were so many moments... I disagree with Ruthie, you're not a triple threat, you're a quadruple threat.
As far as I'm concerned you can add professional ice skater to your resume.
" WOW! Talk about a compliment from the Olympic gold medalist.

It was an amazing performance.
I have a funny feeling we could have two boys in the final you know... Mercy could have ruined Jessica's chances.

Now it's time for our Ray of Sunshine...

Ray can't wait to have a go at the Bolero, but is worried that he's gone from learning a routine to choreographing one. He's also keen to try out the split swapover that Chris performed himself at the Olympics but is concerned that he may not pull it of on the night...
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Ray and Maria interpreted that so well. There was just enough Torvill and Dean mixed with their partnering, passion and warmth.
There was a devlappe, a fantastic interlocking stag roll and the splits swapover (which was perfect).



Phil asked if he was surprised to dance Bolero. "Anything could have happened as nothing was certain, but the fact that I got to do that with a partner like Maria - Well it was an absolute privilege."

Chris Dean agrees with Phil that Donal has come a long way, "But I got a lump in my throat when I performed my Bolero and I just got another one then (during Ray's performance)."

Judge Nicky Slater is choked... He can barely speak he's so emotional. "I see you performing Jayne and Chris's choreography softly and gently like they did [before my eyes] - It blows me away." GO ON RAY!!!

The Dancing On Ice Champion 2009 is...

RAY QUINN! GET IN YOU BEAUTY!




"I am absolutely speechless, I've been dreaming of this moment since the beginning and I'm so pleased we did it together." Maria can't stop hugging him and nods that it's a wonderful Mother's Day present.

It's commiserations for Donal and Florentine... Then again, from Donal's face I think he had a feeling it would be Ray - Both he and Florie are smiling and applauding.

In a rather rushed ending, Ray and Maria are presented with their trophy and the credits roll. I guess that's it till next year guys...

What a great show

Ray Quinn - The actor and X Factor contestant loved his routine as he's been a Latin and ballroom dancer for most of his life. Alongside partner Maria Filippov, he performed to Bailamos by Enrique Iglesias and scored a total of 28 points.
Nicky Slater gushed: "It was awesome, you had the feel of the dance from the off.
I look at you as if you are a top ice dancer - Just awesome!"

8th, March 2009
The Quarter Finals

So who will make it through to the semi-finals?
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Tonight's required element is an unassisted jump.
Each celebrity must leave the ice completely and land smoothly, all without the security of their professional partner - By far the most challenging of the required elements so far.

Wow! From the look of rehearsals,
Ray Quinn is going to do the splits mid air.
If you're a skating fan you'll know the move as the Russian Split Jump, it used to be a signature move of Robin Cousins and if you're a TV buff, then think Leroy in Fame! All I can say is that Chris Dean really wants to challenge this boy and see what he's capable of.
If he can pull this jump off it will be showstopping. Just landing it will be a miracle for an amateur. I mean, imagine if he falls - Does this young man want to have children? I hope he has his jewels insured!

Judge Robin Cousins is looking for "time in the air" and some "sharp, dynamic movement on the ice" - Most importantly though, he wants a polished overall routine.

When Ray Quinn sees an example of the Russian Split Jump, his exact words are "F***ing Hell!"
He cannot believe that that's what Chris Dean wants him to do - Jayne Torvill describes it as "HUGE" and I'm on shock that he's even going to attempt it.

The pair dance to Use Somebody and (if I'm honest) the routine is a beautiful blur as I wait with my heart in my throat for the split jump... This could all go horribly wrong right here...


HE'S DONE IT!

Both he and Maria dance their hearts out.
There's a divine develope, then knee slides and a spin before the Russian Split Jump.
He's even thrown in another 360 jump straight after! Is there nothing this guy can do? Chris Dean looks so proud, "The audience were with you all of the way."

A 6 from Ruthie and 5.5's across the board!

28 Points.

Ray is chuffed to get another 6, but happier that he made 'that' jump.
Phil asks if he was nervous about doing it infront of Robin.
"Of course! He's a God isn't he really, let's be honest. I'm so pleased that I did it, it's a great achievement for me that.
Robin is great at it and I've been watching him do it over and over on You Tube all week going, wow!"

Judge Robin Cousins made the Russian Split Jump what it is and Ray is overjoyed to hear him say, "It was great!" Robin adds that it was just a shame he was worrying about the jump coming up and there were a couple of little fluffs in the basic skating... But he's the first to tell Ray that he's showing 'his skating' to all 'his' friends on You Tube.
"It was a pleasure to watch! Your seamless partnership is sensational."


The votes are in:

Through to the semi-finals are...

Ray and Maria

I can see Ray winning the final

Ray had the hat to play with this week and he's annoyed in training that he can't throw it for Maria to catch.
He hates the damn hat poor guy.

They perform to Have You Met Miss Jones and I'm surprised to see a very nervous Ray Quinn tonight.
I don't know if the whole 'prop' thing has thrown him but he trips!
Thankfully he manages to pull it together and the second half of the routine is top notch.
He really looks the part too, straight from the rat pack.
There are two drags, straight line steps and a roll up, the lifts are fantastic too but it's just not a 'Ray' performance. Maria doesn't manage to catch the blasted hat either...
Ray hugs Maria at the end and over her shoulder, you can see that he is absolutely gutted.
For that split second we can peek into his head but he takes a deep breath and it's back on with the Ray smile!

26 points

Jason gave just a 4.5 and was very disappointed.
"I expected you of all people to come out and excel at that, but I was disappointed.
Your hat was on backwards most of the time and you were cutting tricks short -
Your hat roll ups were not clean and there were a lot of things you were fluffing."
Ray admits that he was nervous and throws the hat away. "I hate that hat, hate it."

Maria agrees that the nerves got to him a little...

Judges Karen Barber and Robin Cousins disagree with Jason as they gave 5.5.
Karen says there were a few mistakes but the skating was faultless and Robin docked points only for the trip and the loss of hat.
"The presentation was fantastic again!" - Nuff said - I have to agree with Jason I'm afraid.
I was expecting Ray to bat that out of the park.

Ray and Maria dance to Rock Around the Clock and not only does he perform the required elements alone (like Jess) he mirrors Maria too.
Ray looks like he's just left the local sock-hop and was born to wear an Elvis quiff.
The routine is jam packed and there are more rock and roll toe steps and flips than you can shake a stick at. Honestly, you wouldn't think this guy was on ice!

Four sixes! It's only Jason who awards a 5.5.

29.5 in total.

Judge Robin is the first to point out that the sixes are not just for Ray but for Maria too. "These scores are for a fantastic partnership.
She allows you to stay true to yourself and you allow her to do the same using your feet to make her feel comfortable. You are both beautiful to watch!"

Can't believe he got all 6's -and I've still got to see the performance for myself on my V+!

Well done Ray - I'm so ecstatic for him! (this is what I've been like on MSN!)

Woohoo! Ray has just knocked out a cracking performance to Canned Heat by Jamiroquai. I can't believe how much he packed in, I'm still in shock - there were so many dance steps! He supported cartwheels (while speeding across the ice!), he completes the required element (while skating backwards and spinning to change edge!) and then throws in a knee slide too.


Result! There are three 5.5's on the board people...
Ray scores 26.5!

Judge Karen is in awe, "You're back Ray, the attention to detail - So polished." Jason is virtually drooling! "This show is called Dancing On Ice and that is exactly what you did. I almost forgot you were on ice, I loved it!" You can't get better than that!

Ray Quinn has continued his domination of Dancing on Ice with yet another high score - but it wasn't such an easy week for some of his fellow skaters.

This week, the West End star wowed the judges with his routine to Michael Jackson's Smooth Criminal, topping the scoreboard with 24 out of 30 - and Nicky Slater couldn't hide his enthusiasm.

"You have the potential to be the best by far of skaters we have had in Dancing On Ice," he told Quinn. Only Jason Gardiner failed to be impressed by Quinn's routine, describing it as "unconvincing".

The star of the show tonight had to be cheeky Scouser Ray Quinn. He may have lost out to Leona Lewis on X Factor, but the little guy was amazing tonight and looked like he had being skating for years. I was so impressed considering it was the third week, and the judges are already giving him straight 5.0 scores! I think it might be too early too say, but my money is on Ray to make the final.

Ray gave a good strong dance on the ice to get good comments and top marks from the judges, and a good public vote has seen him through to the next round.