"Battle of the Blades" is back!!
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Voting opens following each and runs until the following Tuesday at noon. You may vote once per day at: https://www.cbc.ca/battlevote/
At the top of that page you will find "tabs" for streaming, more information about the skaters, etc.
Everything Battle at: https://www.cbc.ca/television/battleoftheblades
The stage is set for tonight
At the top of that page you will find "tabs" for streaming, more information about the skaters, etc.
Everything Battle at: https://www.cbc.ca/television/battleoftheblades
The stage is set for tonight
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While you're waiting - an ET Canada preview: https://etcanada.com/video/5063f7d8-da4 ... 19729610=1
And a look back at the first Battle of the Blades 10 years ago: https://www.cbc.ca/archives/ten-years-a ... -1.5287438 [With bonus images & video of Barb Underhill ]
And a look back at the first Battle of the Blades 10 years ago: https://www.cbc.ca/archives/ten-years-a ... -1.5287438 [With bonus images & video of Barb Underhill ]
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I thoroughly enjoyed last night's premiere episode where we got to meet all the competitors. Only 6 of the 7 couples performed - Violetta & PJ were given a "pass" due to his late replacement of Colby. The latter made a great judge!
A photo posted on Twitter by Sandra Bezic of the whole group at the finale
Don't forget that you can vote once a day until noon EDT on Tuesday at: https://www.cbc.ca/battlevote/
A photo posted on Twitter by Sandra Bezic of the whole group at the finale
Don't forget that you can vote once a day until noon EDT on Tuesday at: https://www.cbc.ca/battlevote/
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It was a great show, and the skaters will only get better with time.
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PJ Kwong's "day after" report on night one: https://www.cbc.ca/television/battleoft ... -1.5291698
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spot-on. looking forward to the next phase.
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Colby Armstrong was so popular/did so well in his guest judge appearance last week that he has been confirmed as a regular judge for the remainder of the BOTB series.
Guest judges tonight (Sept. 26th) will be the one and only Barb Underhill
and Darcy Tucker, retired NHL player
Darcy, based on the photo he posted on Twitter, apparently did some figure skating in his younger years - they're already trying to get him to compete in the next season!
Guest judges tonight (Sept. 26th) will be the one and only Barb Underhill
and Darcy Tucker, retired NHL player
Darcy, based on the photo he posted on Twitter, apparently did some figure skating in his younger years - they're already trying to get him to compete in the next season!
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At the end of the day, one couple had to be eliminated - the head judge didn't vote the same way as these three...
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I am so impressed with the quality of skating by all teams. It is amazing what those hockey players can do. I feel sorry for Eric, but Amanda was still quite tentative and "stiff". She was so concentrating on her moves she wasn't able to smile. And, one pair will be eliminated each week. It's tough to be the first one.
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PJ Kwong's "day after" recap: https://www.cbc.ca/television/battleoft ... -1.5300871
Replay on CBC Gem: https://t.co/r6tpdCJpGd?amp=1
Replay on CBC Gem: https://t.co/r6tpdCJpGd?amp=1
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Some interesting comments from Vanessa James about competing in BOTB, competing or France, etc.: https://www.cbc.ca/television/battleoft ... -1.5294267
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This week's guest judge is a familiar face from BOTB of the past
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PJ Kwong on week 3 and the 2nd elimination: https://www.cbc.ca/television/battleoft ... -1.5309282
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An interesting interview with Vanessa James & partner Brian McGrattan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHMyPijM9WM
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This week's guest judge is Sarah Nurse, an Olympic hockey medalist
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This week's celebrity guest judge will be Meagan Duhamel -
I guess there's no conflict of interest since Eric is no longer competing
Will there only be one couple eliminated this week?
I guess there's no conflict of interest since Eric is no longer competing
Will there only be one couple eliminated this week?
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I am very impressed with how well Sheldon Kennedy is doing. I really liked the Smile performance.
"At the sound of his roar, sorrows will be no more, When he bares his teeth, winter meets its death, And when he shakes his mane, we shall have spring again.” (The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis)
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Apparently it's R & B week, this week.
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Got caught up with the series and could come back to board . I stayed away in case of spoilers. I am always blown away with the quality of the skates especially by the hockey players. Sheldon Kennedy is amazing and now he is even smiling and having fun, after all he is 50 years old. And Meghan looks so different she must be looking forward to the baby.
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Tessa & Scott are back as guest judges; yesterday they received their honourary doctorates at the University of Western Ontario.
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Elvis & Don Jackson enjoying tonight's show in person
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Season 5 of "Battle of the Blades" is almost finished!!
The final episode is tomorrow evening, October 31st at 8 p.m. (9AT/9:30NT) on CBC and CBC Gem.
The winning couple will be announced, based solely on the fans voting after last week's performances which were not given judges' scores.
Apparently all of the competitors are back for the finale, there will be some group numbers, and, in preparation, they all enjoyed a game of shinny (hockey)!
Each of the previous episodes is available to watch via CBC Gem: https://gem.cbc.ca/season/battle-of-the ... 79592c61d4
Sandra Bezic shared her thoughts on her favourite moments from this season:
https://twitter.com/i/status/1189307525243506694
The winning couple will be announced, based solely on the fans voting after last week's performances which were not given judges' scores.
Apparently all of the competitors are back for the finale, there will be some group numbers, and, in preparation, they all enjoyed a game of shinny (hockey)!
Each of the previous episodes is available to watch via CBC Gem: https://gem.cbc.ca/season/battle-of-the ... 79592c61d4
Sandra Bezic shared her thoughts on her favourite moments from this season:
https://twitter.com/i/status/1189307525243506694
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PJ Kwong on the finale: https://t.co/NVdkmlpFge?amp=1
The winners were "doing the rounds" of the media today, not just CBC.
The winners were "doing the rounds" of the media today, not just CBC.