Strictly Come Dancing 2017 - Official Thread
Discussion
ash73 said:
Kevin's message to Karen was odd, they seemed to be having a bit of a moment afterwards.
Apparently their marriage isn't all it could be at the moment:http://metro.co.uk/2017/11/25/has-the-strictly-cur...
PositronicRay said:
How do they keep the results secret, so many people involved but not a peep gets out.
You can find out the result if you look hard enough 
Anton was asked the question on the Graham Norton show yesterday and he said they just rely on the people keeping it quiet. Most do as they are a fan of the show.
t will post it in this thread, although that hasn't happened this year which is nice. Nom de ploom said:
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it would have been fascinating to see how alex and debbie might have fared against each other in a DO.
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Debbie would have gone through! Both equally good dancers with one being over-marked by the judges on Saturday, and one being under-marked. Debbie fitting the 'woman of a certain age wins strictly' headline plan.' it would have been fascinating to see how alex and debbie might have fared against each other in a DO.
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The Surveyor said:
Debbie would have gone through! Both equally good dancers with one being over-marked by the judges on Saturday, and one being under-marked. Debbie fitting the 'woman of a certain age wins strictly' headline plan.'
I can't help thinking there will still be a bit of a late backlash against Debbie once people realise just how much dancing she's been doing for many years prior to Strictly. I'd rather have a celebrity who hasn't danced before - like Davood or JoeThe Surveyor said:
Nom de ploom said:
...it would have been fascinating to see how alex and debbie might have fared against each other in a DO...
Debbie would have gone through! Both equally good dancers with one being over-marked by the judges on Saturday, and one being under-marked. Debbie fitting the 'woman of a certain age wins strictly' headline plan.' Robertj21a said:
The Surveyor said:
Debbie would have gone through! Both equally good dancers with one being over-marked by the judges on Saturday, and one being under-marked. Debbie fitting the 'woman of a certain age wins strictly' headline plan.'
I can't help thinking there will still be a bit of a late backlash against Debbie once people realise just how much dancing she's been doing for many years prior to Strictly. I'd rather have a celebrity who hasn't danced before - like Davood or JoeMost 'performers' will have has some dance training in the past either for pop videos (like Molly and Alex) or in a more formal 'dance' role like Debbie. It may be seen as an advantage to their dancing but a disadvantage towards their chances of winning when it comes to the public vote.
Personally, they should be judged on nothing but their dance on the night, the best dancer regardless of experience or age wins, let the producers who select the contestants decide if they have an unfair advantage before they're even measured for their sequins. I they're on the show, they're there to be judged equally as a dancer.
The Surveyor said:
It's always been the discussion on Strictly, should the winner be the best dancer, the one who has improved the most, or even the best pairing?
Most 'performers' will have has some dance training in the past either for pop videos (like Molly and Alex) or in a more formal 'dance' role like Debbie. It may be seen as an advantage to their dancing but a disadvantage towards their chances of winning when it comes to the public vote.
Personally, they should be judged on nothing but their dance on the night, the best dancer regardless of experience or age wins, let the producers who select the contestants decide if they have an unfair advantage before they're even measured for their sequins. I they're on the show, they're there to be judged equally as a dancer.
This is how the show has morphed over the years. If you think back to when it started, for the the first two or three seasons they were mostly rubbish. The lad from Eastenders who was one of the finalists in series one would be laughed off the show now! Most 'performers' will have has some dance training in the past either for pop videos (like Molly and Alex) or in a more formal 'dance' role like Debbie. It may be seen as an advantage to their dancing but a disadvantage towards their chances of winning when it comes to the public vote.
Personally, they should be judged on nothing but their dance on the night, the best dancer regardless of experience or age wins, let the producers who select the contestants decide if they have an unfair advantage before they're even measured for their sequins. I they're on the show, they're there to be judged equally as a dancer.
Now they mostly seem to be pretty good from day one, bar the one or two "jokers" that are chosen for that role. Ed Balls being an example that surprised people! And I think Susan was chosen as the "joker" this year and initially surpassed expectations.
Edited by RichB on Monday 27th November 13:27
prand said:
ash73 said:
Ed Balls was hilarious last year, difficult to explain what makes the difference; is he just more likeable?
I can categorically say that I don't find Ed Balls likeable in the slightest.
RichB said:
Odd isn't it, I disagreed with his politics and fully expected to dislike him on Strictly yet I found quite affable. Of course I don't know him personally so shouldn't comment but he comes across as a decent chap. Which makes me question why he's married to Yvette Cooper.
I thought the same about Jeremy Vine. Came across as a genuinely nice guy when on Strictly. How can he manage to come across as such a knob on his radio show? Which is the real Jeremy Vine?
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