Jimi and Flavia - Exclusive Training Video

Lookin goooood, nice loose hips definate potential

I was eagerly anticipating this pair's training footage and it didn't disappoint.



They look like they were made to dance with each other :)



And Jimi sure can shimmy those hips!

Jimi and Flavia look great together already and I'm sure they are going to win Strictly this year!

So Jimmy wasn't all talk then, he really does (seem to) have the moves!

Me predicts Flavia will get a good dancing year this year (i.e. like formerly with Matt Di Angelo).

What a mover - and I'm not talking Flavia! Jimi is going to be hot, hot, hot in the latin dances. Roll on October - can't wait to see ALL the dancers in action!

looking GOOD! that routine looks tough but he looks as though he's keeping up. v.e.r.y. excited.

looking good! you can tell aready hes got a great sense of rhythm and they're a good partnership :)

I reckon it's a perfect match. With Flavia's teaching methods and what looks like the concentration levels Jimi has... I predict them winners - AS LONG AS HE KEEPS UP THE GOOD WORK !

Shake it Jimi, shake it! He certainly can! Think I'm going to love these two, they look like they're going to tear up the dance floor. Can't wait to see him salsa - its going to be hot, hot, and then extremly hot!

I've got Jimi in the office sweepstakes. I think it's my year :) That looks seriously good!

Great! So glad Flavia has a good partner - hope he doesn't forget it (like someone else we know!)

Brilliant training video from Flavia and Jimi. At last she might have someone as good as Matt that she can choreograph fab routines for and this one looks fab!! Can't wait to see them on next weekends show.

Flavia is soooo beautiful, elegant and graceful - anyone who has her for a partner is sooooo lucky! Good luck Jimi you're lookin good!

Hooray finally Flavia has someone who can follow instruction and wiggle his hips - good luck guys - can't wait to see routine it's looking fab already.

this partnership looks fantastic - massive potential

i am a jimmy fan already :) bring on next saturday!

Cant wait until Fri, the style, the glamour! And thats just Bruce! No seriously the excitement is building up in our household (me). Good Luck everybody!



Also waiting to see how much higher heels Claudia can dance in with Len!!



Lady Fiona

(Isle of Man)

The best couple so far, (now public, don't vote Jimi off just to keep Paul/Ann in please). unrelated question: are there going to be proper forums this year? This 'comment' line is not as good.

I thought it was very good.

Jimi, at first sights, is one of my favourites.

Anyone else find Jimi quite easy on the eye?

just cannot wait for friday!

It's looking very promising....looking forward to Friday!

simply wow! I had a little inkling Jimi might be good, and it looks like he isn't going to disappoint.

They look fantstic together...great partnership :0)

They look like my winners.



Newsblogging staff - will you stop asking us daft questions?

This is the News section, not the Quiz ! Highly irritating style of writing for what is supposed to be an informative news section.

@wackywendy, you understand this isn't the bbc news website but rather the website for the light entertainment show: strictly come dancing? cheesy-ness is a requirement. i believe it might actually be the law or something.

This could be a killer combination. Jimi obviously has enough dancing talent to progress and the more the public get to know him the more popular he'll be (he has a sense of humour and perspective that is not shared by many other of the celebrities this year).

Claudia always brings votes to the table.

As long as Tess, Claudia and the production team don't promote them into 'team twee' then all should be well...

I like the look of these two. I just hope Jimi is a good a dancer as he is actor. Training footage looks promising.

The love Guru has landed. Looking good Jimi. You'll get more hip action if both knees aren't bent at the same time. At last, Flavia gets Mr potential. Viva Italia

mmmmmmmm!! Interesting !! Rooting for FAB Felicity but Jimi certainly my Number 2 and a strong Contender after watching this- and Flavia always adorable....can't wait for the Argentian with Vincent....these 2 and their partners the highlight of SCD every year....

First signs are good, all commentators have picked up the hip movements, but it would be useful to see the footwork and whether he is finding the movement from the correct foot action?

Also whether he will be able to tranfer his natural talent for latin to ballroom, as did Ricki last year (did not help his public vote unfortunately!)

Jimi looks good already and lucky chap, he's with the lovely Flavia.

You're my favourite Flavia and Jimi....both look super together and I am so sorry that I yet again missed out on getting tickets to the live show. May have to become a groupie and wait outside!! SAD person!!

I think this is going to be the best first male cha cha ever - smokin! Jimmy, one teensy tip, make sure you don't get into the bad habit of looking down, once it's there it's hard to get out of. Keep up the good work.

Forgot to mention Jimi make sure you straighten you legs properly to get the correct cha cha action. Both legs bent at the same time is not good.

Great Flavia and Jimi, first dance was challenging but you pulled it off. Thought the judges were a little harsh with your marks, but good to start off and work upwards. looking forward to the next week and ITT snippets!