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Gugu's Thoughts: Week 2

Written by TVSA Team from the blog SCD5: Gugu Zulu on 10 Oct 2008
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To say I am a little disappointed about my performance for Week 2 is an understatement - I'm extremely gutted that we did not shine as much as I thought we would, but a number of factors contributed to this:

A:  For some reason, my Thursday got off to a bad start, I was late for my Call Time of 09:30 at the Carlton Centre for rehearsal etc. As someone who's time conscious, it's unacceptable to be late but the 18 Wheeler truck that was stuck on the highway just after Rivonia simply did not help matters.

B: Mood backstage was not great. I guess the air cons that were on full blast and giving us a blitz well below 0 temperatures certainly put people into a cranky mood, me included.

C: Sarah and I hitting a bump in the road - thankfully we are in LOVERS LANE again.

D: My number one fan, dearest mother getting into a SMASH-AND-GRAB on her way to the show.

E: Injuring my wrist in the lift.

Group Dance

As you know, it was our turn to do the group dance and I think most viewers will agree with me that our routine was more complex than the ladies last week.

We had about 3-5 lifts during the routine and really, it was more physically demanding. On Monday we went through the whole dance with Brandon (choreographer) and I think we all thought we had it sussed, little did we know that when you add cameras, studio audience, and a million + people in TV land, all that we thought we had learnt went out the window.

All the guys agreed after the show that it was an abomination of an awesome routine.

Sorry Brandon :-(

On the personal front, I struggled to get into the routine during rehearsal on Thursday morning. For some reason I had hiccups during my solo section where I had to twirl Sarah and lift her up perpendicular to the floor, then let her roll down to the floor while holding her arms and leg!

The maneouvre was a bit too daunting for me as I did not want to be the cause of injury to the lovely Sarah. After repeated failed attempts in rehearsal that morning - including my own “issues” - we only managed to get it right during the live show, thankfully!!!!!!!!

I thought we rocked in the rest of the routine 'til I forgot to go down and let Sarah fling her leg over me; instead I just ducked, but not enough to allow her leg to go over me which must have looked bad on TV. The rest of the steps during the line dance came out kind of perfect, just one little fluff here and there.

When it comes to the rest of the gang, what can I say? Rob and Mary are the guys to beat in the Celeb Male category. The gentle giant Garth struggled a bit all day, things were just not going so great for him. As for Adil, the dude has certainly picked up the pace. He has even redeemed himself with Robyn and is playing Prince charming (more like Richard Gere in Pretty Woman - Watch next week’s episode to see what I mean).

According to him, he says he took notes from me and tried to show his more caring character than the monster he protruded last week. He did something really special for Robyn and I believe he has changed his mind about leaving the show.

Shugamakx was in his element, he was so excited that he's getting the steps right and yes, he truly did improve as the dance allowed more movements than the Waltz of Week 1. He lost his glasses and hat during the performance, but that did not distract him from getting the rest of the routine right!!!

The Ladies

Last week I mentioned that the ladies looked too nervous for my liking and that maybe we could see some drama, you know, baddish happening, thankfully I was wrong. The girls simply brought it on!!!!!

As mentioned Tessa is the Queen, she sizzled and looked the part. She had a “moment” but recovered well to have the most daring and amazing finish to a routine. Her and her rather strict partner “NO NONSENSE” Grant rocked the dance floor.

Hlubi was good, her partner the ultra smooth Khutso came up with an awesome routine,

Aunty J aka Judith, did well I think, considering that she was nursing an ankle injury sustained earlier in the week. She even pulled a serious flinging maneouvre. Will she be voted out next week? Hmmmmm I don’t know.

Cindy looked awesome in her outfit which I think also distracted the judges from the movements. Don’t know if she's enjoying being on the show though ... I hope she is.

As for Anele, she started her campaign with a proudly SA song and spiced up her cha cha kasi style. The JZ loving sister rocked as she danced ever so confidently.

Solo Demo

The Dirty Dancing segment performed by the professional dancers was amazing!!! Khutso and Seipati are my favourite dancers/couple by far. When they get onto the dance floor I want to emulate them.

In closing, my dearest mother is OK - she attended my show even after going through a traumatic experience. Thanks also to all at Rapid Blue for the support during this period.

Next week there are no group dances, we all dance individually as couples and someone has to go home.

Hopefully it's not couple # 6.

Sarah and I will be doing the Rumba - the dance of Love. I have to warn you, our routine is simply HOT and STEAMY!!!!!!! I think just for that night, they may have to change the age restriction of the show to 18+.

Don’t forget to vote for couple # 6 and check out our pictures in our facebook group: Support Gugu Zulu and Sarah Cooper in Strictly Come Dancing SA.

WINK*

Actors in this post: Gugu Zulu

Shows in this post: Strictly Come Dancing

Channels in this post: SABC2



72 Comments

Brown Shuga
10 Oct 2008 18:57

Hayi cha uyakhuluma bo bhuti ngeke lol

Cnglemother
11 Oct 2008 10:20

BS undichaza uGugu with his blubber mouth,he is such a drama queen and a mgobhozi!Hope umamazala is coping well.I dont care bout yo dance perfection ndiyakuvotela qha to stay in da competition.keep the blog interesting qha wena.Just rock outfits that look good on u and that make u the only stud in the show and uzobona.Gaad i dont even remember who u dance with,yintombazana yomlungu right?lol.

belz
12 Oct 2008 03:45

Yho Gugu!!! your blog number 2 is up already, you are the best celeb dancer, in terms of writing you blogs on time, lol, ngiyadlala skeem!!!! i noticed amaphutha ambalwa nje, nothing to worry about, just keep on bringing the goss wena. Im glad umah uright, shame man, lemigulukudu yaseGoli!!!
Aunt J did well????

Segololo
12 Oct 2008 04:36

Heeh! Gugu, you rock.... I like, I like I like... sho! week 2 blog up already... 

Anywho, am a fan for your love for speed on car torque... dancingwise, you need to work more on those legs... MOVE them! move them!

WhiteSockGirl
12 Oct 2008 04:55

I agree with Sego,...  You rock.  I don't watch SCD,... being Namibian and DSTV are denying us the SABC channels,... but I love your updates!   Really cool,..  I am a fan!

Will try to convince my parents to tape SCD for me....

Sorry about your misfortunes,...  and so glad to hear  your mom is save!   

mjj
13 Oct 2008 10:17

Hi Mgobhozi!!!!!! Let me read 1st

mjj
13 Oct 2008 10:24

He has even redeemed himself with Robyn and is playing Prince charming (more like Richard Gere in Pretty Woman - Watch next week’s episode to see what I mean). - Mghobi is at again, talking more about others than his own performance.

our routine is simply HOT and STEAMY!!!!!!! I think just for that night, they may have to change the age restriction of the show to 18+. - Hay' ke Mgobhi i won't switch to Big Brother when you perform. I can't wait for your XXX-Rated dance. It better be good, otherwise i will be on your case on friday.....

I said it last week that Adil and Mgobhi's blogs are the best for gossip!!!!!!!!!

Taurus
13 Oct 2008 15:08

Hi All, 

Thanks for the kind words re: Mother dearest, she is fine and going on with life.  Just got her car sorted out and installed Smash and grab shields on all family cars.

Anyway, yep, my blog was up early, infact it should have been up on Friday, but due to matters beyond my control, it only made it  on the WWW on Monday morning.  I knew my weekend was going to busy as I had to prepare for my rally in Bronkhostspruit this coming weekend - 17th and 18th of Oct.

As for this weeks show, we have been really working hard on our performence and ironing out all the mistakes.  Sarah has really become Millitant and is picky about the smallest of things.  I guess will have to make her proud on Thursday and really bring it on.

Segololo

I promise to work on the legs, even if it means going through the pain barrier

Cnglemother
Drama Queen ??? Who me!!!!  Nah LOL

Belz
Will try harder.  As for Aunty J, she did do well, consider the fact that she was dancing  with an ankle support and was in a lot pain of which was not evident in the show..... in my books, she did well!!!!!

WhiteSockGirl
Thanks for the support, much appreciated

mjj
Will concerntrate more on myself next time round and forget about the others
As for XXX rated show this coming Thursday, cant wait to hear your comment afterwards.  Now all ihave to do practce hard enough and be convincing, afterall, the Rumba is the DANCE OF LOVE.

Moving forward, have any of you seen my billboard - I hate it!!! They make me look so BLUE STEEL.  What about my happy face, dont they like it!!!! And they just had to put it up at my place of work (Outside Kyalami Grand Prix Ciruit) Now all the instructors at Audi, BMW as well as racing driver are taking the mickey out me!!!!

I also read in Cassandra's Column in the City Press that my voice is too squeeky  for her liking----- Cant help it if mother nature did not bless me with a Barry White voice.  She also proceeded to suggest that i take up smoking to help break in my voice...hmmmm......... dont think so!

This week is going to be tough on all, its the first ilimination show and i dont think anyone of the couples want to be the first to go home, it wld jst be too embarrasing.  Personally, i dont think i will be going home ....... i hope!!!!!!

I even recall Adil at the begining of the show, saying that he will not leave the show until Sugarsmack and I had been voted off.  

Anyway, thanks for the support, anyone willing to place bets as to who go home first?  

If you guys are not too busy over the weekend, I wish to invite you all to my last rally of the season in Bronkhostspruit - Would love to hear your comments after seeing me in my elements!!!!  For more info, check out 

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=97940690312

Cheers,

mjj
13 Oct 2008 18:45

thanks for replying,don't worry about elimination we'll make sure that u make it to the top 3 as long ukeep writind entertaining articles. Leave Cassandra,she's not worth the stress andbeside the less cyber time we give her the better. Iwould have loved watching u race maar this weekend is hectic 4 me.

Shadow
13 Oct 2008 19:00

Hee..Gugulicious...you rock. Your blog rockaz big-time. Keep them rolling (ur views on everything/everyone). Cant wait to check u out this week.....All the best!

Toxic
14 Oct 2008 02:30

Will concerntrate more on myself next time round and forget about the others 

cha cha cha Gugu. Phela u've earned the name Mghobozi for a reason. Keep checking out the others and WRITE about them-i promise we'll keep voting for you. Kodwa at the end i'm voting for a female contestant, it's about time this title went to a female winner once more.

Anyway, yep, my blog was up early, infact it should have been up on Friday, but due to matters beyond my control, it only made it on the WWW on Monday morning.

Okay, please promise to at least remember TVSA. No need to remember the WWW & the HTTP's...just TVSA will do.

I also read in Cassandra's Column in the City Press that my voice is too squeeky for her liking----- Cant help it if mother nature did not bless me with a Barry White voice. She also proceeded to suggest that i take up smoking to help break in my voice...hmmmm......... dont think so!

Loyo nje uyabheda. Ignore her. She must start with a gym visit before she tells people to pick up bad habits.

Simmone
14 Oct 2008 02:51

cha cha cha Gugu. Phela u've earned the name Mghobozi for a reason. Keep checking out the others and WRITE about them-i promise we'll keep voting for you.

Even though you will never overtake my Twaakie but your blogs Mamgho will make me spend at least one sms on you. Unolwimi shem,

Haven’t seen your billboard but you are a diva of note too. Keep dancing and shake those buns. 

I also read in Cassandra's Column in the City Press that my voice is too squeeky for her liking----- Cant help it if mother nature did not bless me with a Barry White voice. She also proceeded to suggest that i take up smoking to help break in my voice...hmmmm......... dont think so! 

Please refrain from using that buffalo’s name on your blogs please, who the hell is she to judge squeaky voices whilst hers sounds like the voice in Akons lonely and it seems her boobs are choking the hell out of her. And the dagga she smokes hasn’t helped her one bit, just made her more stupid


Cnglemother
14 Oct 2008 02:56

also read in Cassandra's Column in the City Press that my voice is too squeeky for her liking----- Cant help it if mother nature did not bless me with a Barry White voice. She also proceeded to suggest that i take up smoking to help break in my voice...hmmmm......... dont think so! LMAO! ignore Cassandra Gugs, she doesn't know what she's talking about, she should be the last person to pick on other people's imperfections with that sausage body of hers NXX!. 

I knew my weekend was going to busy as I had to prepare for my rally in Bronkhostspruit this coming weekend - 17th and 18th of Oct. Gugs is this on TV? which channel?

If you guys are not too busy over the weekend, I wish to invite you all to my last rally of the season in Bronkhostspruit - Would love to hear your comments after seeing me in my elements!!!! I would love to see you in your elements LOL! especially in that tracksuit thingy that u guys wear mmmh! I have not seen the billboard.

Cnglemother
14 Oct 2008 02:58

LOL@ Simmone! yo yo! 

Toxic
14 Oct 2008 03:07

Please refrain from using that buffalo’s name on your blogs please, who the hell is she to judge squeaky voices whilst hers sounds like the voice in Akons lonely and it seems her boobs are choking the hell out of her. And the dagga she smokes hasn’t helped her one bit, just made her more stupid 

kwa kwa kwa!!!!!!!

Cnglemother
14 Oct 2008 03:14

Eish I am imagining ibuffalo bathong! tl!ltl! I will alway be reminded of  ibuffalo kaSimmone whenever I see la soseji inguCassandra.

Toxic
14 Oct 2008 03:22

LOL Cngle! Mina ngizomucabanga abhema intsangu!

Cande
14 Oct 2008 03:35

Please refrain from using that buffalo’s name on your blogs please, who the hell is she to judge squeaky voices whilst hers sounds like the voice in Akons lonely and it seems her boobs are choking the hell out of her. And the dagga she smokes hasn’t helped her one bit, just made her more stupid

kwa kwa kwa!!!!!!!

LOL

monchooza
14 Oct 2008 03:57

Cassandra sisi........Iqaqa alizizwa ukunuka kwalo..........with a voice and laugh like yours, you should not even say a word about other peoples voices

mjj
14 Oct 2008 04:16

guys let's not give attention to the celebrity wanna-be after all this is mgobhi's blog

carino
14 Oct 2008 05:58

Gugu/Taurus is my best celebrity/dancer/blogger at this moment..... Love your blog, bhut'gugs.... keep loving us and we will lahv you.

Brown Shuga
14 Oct 2008 15:33

LOL this blog rocks hehehehe

Cnglemother
16 Oct 2008 03:24

we are watching you with red eyes (sikubheke ngamehlo abomvu) LOL! so ungasiphoxi ke Gugs.

Renegade
16 Oct 2008 04:10

Tsho Gugs, I'm amazed at the effort you put into your blog, great stuff. I hope you'll keep improving, coz then i'll be forced to cast my vote for you ne? 

Keep it up.

carino
16 Oct 2008 08:06

Rock'it tonight, Bhut'Gugs....dance the way you blog.... and tvsa might just end up voting for you waya waya.... uzobona, wena...

Toxic
16 Oct 2008 08:09

Rock'it tonight, Bhut'Gugs....dance the way you blog.... and tvsa might just end up voting for you waya waya.... uzobona, wena...

LOL.

On this one, can a female contestant be MZO and a male celeb KGOTSO tuuuuu!

Cande
16 Oct 2008 08:13

LOL @ Toxic

carino
16 Oct 2008 08:18

LOL @ Toxxx...

Taurus
16 Oct 2008 08:53

Hey Guys, Thanks for the support, the heat is truly peaking now, all the couples are looking good and going through make up and costume changes.

WINK*

Cnglemother
16 Oct 2008 08:59

And they let you blog heh?

Cande
16 Oct 2008 09:02

Taurus go back to rehearsing man, you shouldn't spend time blogging.
Good luck for tonight

carino
16 Oct 2008 09:07

Taurus go back to rehearsing man, you shouldn't spend time blogging.

cande, nna i'm loving Taurus' PR Strategy.. you see, he SHOULD spend time blogging with us... so we can get to lahv him then vote couple #6.
He doesnt come here once a week to wave a "hello fans!".

Renegade
16 Oct 2008 09:09

LOL @ Taurus replying now, of all times. Hai, dude, you are something yazi! Please continue blogging even if you get voted off. 

Cnglemother
16 Oct 2008 09:09

cande hopefully they will be a live blog tonite. cariri uyazi mos lol!

carino
16 Oct 2008 09:14

Please continue blogging even if you get voted off. 

Haibo, rene... what Taurus needs now is some positive energy.. thats why he's blogging while the *schlebs* are doing make up and what what....so you supposed to say.... continue blogging up to the end of the competition, and even afterwards...

Renegade
16 Oct 2008 09:21

Lol, i don't do euphemism mina carino. I have faith in Gugs, and hope he continues to blog, regardless of the outcome, coz I'm sure whoever goes tonight uzitshele ukuthi "never bangibone futhi at TVSA", so I want him to know that he's wanted here, regardless of the outcome. 

Cnglemother
16 Oct 2008 09:25

LOL@ Rene, guys stop with the term eviction and Gugs in the same sentence.

mjj
16 Oct 2008 09:46

He doesnt come here once a week to wave a "hello fans!". - OH YES MY SISTER. WE ARE VOTING 4 MGOBHI just because he takes his time to chat with us............

VOTE VOTE VOTE - COUPLE 6.

Mgobhi don't stress, you aren't going home at all.

guys stop with the term eviction and Gugs in the same sentence @Cng... - in fact the word eviction should not be used in this blog. Mgobhi will take all of us to the Kyalami Race course to drive those fast cars if he wins.

carino
16 Oct 2008 09:59

Mgobhi will take all of us to the Kyalami Race course to drive those fast cars if he wins.

hahaha yazi, wena mjj... with you there's always a flipside of benefits.... but good idea right there... i hope ubht'gugs is taking notes....

OH YES MY SISTER. WE ARE VOTING 4 MGOBHI just because he takes his time to chat with us............
ewe kaloku... we are NOT FANS.... we are the Authority of SA Television.... Call us "fans" and you will find yourself in the bottom three qho!

Renegade
16 Oct 2008 10:00

Lol, mina I didn't use "eviction"...you are watching too much BBA wena Cngle
But Gugu is the man...agreed

Renegade
16 Oct 2008 10:03

Call us "fans" and you will find yourself in the bottom three qho! 

LOL, you guys are just wrongo!

mjj
16 Oct 2008 10:16

No sisi, people must not just come here and call us names. I also took offense at the word "fans" - especially coming from an outsider..... LOL

Toxic
16 Oct 2008 10:22

mjj, uhambe kanjani u 'u-know-who' izolo???

carino
16 Oct 2008 10:24

Yho, hayi, the word "fans" was just out, shem.... it left me with a whole lot of questions, actually... added to the questions of the hedious weave on a certain KFC advert... my mouth was wide open.

Anyway, this is bhut'gugs' s blog.. lets not bring the negative energy....

Taurus... dance away tonight, chana.... and hit us with a killer week 3 blog. We lahv you, dance for your fellow bloggers, tonite.

carino
16 Oct 2008 10:26

<<<hideous>>>

Cnglemother
16 Oct 2008 10:35

tox and gossip nc nc!

DJ Why why
16 Oct 2008 10:43

ewe kaloku... we are NOT FANS.... we are the Authority of SA Television.... Call us "fans" and you will find yourself in the bottom three qho!

LOL @ Cariri

thinLine
16 Oct 2008 10:47

Good Luck Gugu va!

PLEASE maBloggers let's vote for couple no# 6 tu.

mjj
16 Oct 2008 10:52

Tox - i'll send you a PM

Luksta
16 Oct 2008 11:06

Gooi some TVSA when interviewed by Sandy mtshana & you'll be guaranteed a place in the final. amaBloggers know how to vote(Look at Mzo&Kgotso from IWTSG).
Good Luck!

mjj
16 Oct 2008 16:43

Good performace Mgobhi!!!!!! I told you we will vote

Cnglemother
16 Oct 2008 17:21

Nice one mgobhi or should i say Denzil.

mjj
16 Oct 2008 17:26

Lets call him Denzil this week - can't wait for his week 3 blog

Brown Shuga
16 Oct 2008 17:33

<<<Call us "fans" and you will find yourself in the bottom three qho!>>> Mmmhh....Hlubi was in the Top 3.....are you referring to her? 

Well done Gugu, you did well....

Brown Shuga
16 Oct 2008 17:36

<<<<As for Adil, the dude has certainly picked up the pace. He has even redeemed himself with Robyn and is playing Prince charming (more like Richard Gere in Pretty Woman - Watch next week’s episode to see what I mean). >>>>
Hahhahaha NOW we know what you meant!!! Smooth...

mjj
16 Oct 2008 17:46

BS - Hlubi was not in the top 3

Brown Shuga
16 Oct 2008 17:50

I meant bottom 3...

mjj
16 Oct 2008 17:53

and we told her not to call us "fans"

carino
17 Oct 2008 03:44

BS - Hlubi was not in the top 3

Toxic
17 Oct 2008 09:35

mjj...........??????????????????

mjj
17 Oct 2008 09:48

what toxic?

JadaPinkett
17 Oct 2008 09:51

LOL!

Toxic
17 Oct 2008 09:51

Reply from: mjj 10/16/2008 4:52:36 PM
Tox - i'll send you a PM

carino
17 Oct 2008 09:52

what toxic?

carino
17 Oct 2008 09:53

ohhh...

mjj
17 Oct 2008 09:59

ok its on its way......... Carino - please go to the LIVE article

Toxic
17 Oct 2008 10:00

hehehehehe Carino!

Nonny
17 Oct 2008 10:17

Gugu u rock.

carino
17 Oct 2008 10:24

I missed you, Nonnzzz...

Nonny
17 Oct 2008 10:35

I missed u too Cariri.

Toxic
14 Nov 2008 16:50

reminiscing............hmmmmmm.

Toxic
14 Nov 2008 16:50

reminiscing............hmmmmmm.


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