Strictly come dancing

[anotheoldgit]

http://www.telegraph....ves-another-week.html

/// On the show’s online messageboard, many viewers registered their complaints. saying that the routines have become too gimmicky.
“Wish we could leave the props alone and go back to just dancing,” said one. ///

Do you agree? I myself think it adds a certain amount of interest to what could be otherwise a rather systemic and boring show.

/// Some suggested that viewers might be voting to save Miss Dell’Olio’s partner, Anton du Beke, ///

I also agree that the only purpose to retain feisty Dell’Olio, is this fact.

Is it really fair for the likes of Jason Donovan to appear on this contest taking into account his high profile stage musical career?

[ethandron]

yep, i like the props..well, most of them.
yep, agree that probably anton's fan base is voting for him and not oily nancy.
yep, it's fair, it's always good to have differing abilities on the show. it's an entertainment show first and foremost, sometimes people can forget that and take it way too seriously.

[rowanwitch]

If the rumours of JD having 6 months of lessons prior to the show are true then yes it is unfair...

People are keeping Nancy in to see how dreadful she can get...as well as for poor Anton

[LoftyLottie]

Well I am enjoying it, and I haven't really bothered watching it before this year. I love the entertainment value and the music and dancing and props and the humour between the judges and it compares to the old fashioned variety shows that we don't hve any more.

The competitive element doesn't matter to me at all.

And it's a nice mix to get those who have never danced with those that are already in showbusiness like Jason.

And what's more that footballer blonde chappiews phewwww gorgeous both last week and this week - so I will kepwatching.

And I agree that viewers are keeping Nancy to save Anton, who is a treasure.

[LoftyLottie]

'chappie was'!

[rowanwitch]

Robbie Savage is turning out to be quite a sweetie... and he is rather cute... of course blonde with muscles is right up your street... isn't it Lottie?

[giveup]

Love Strictly, can't stand Nancy. Its about time Anton got a decent partner, he's such a wonderful dancer.Must admit that I'm rooting for Russell he's enjoying it so much and his dancing is better than mine.

[LoftyLottie]

Blonde yes - not necessary muscles, but beautiful body! And those beautiful blue eyes!!! yum!!

[LoftyLottie]

Russell is just so lovely and enjoying it so much. His enjoyment is catching.

[rowanwitch]

he has got nice eyes I agree..

[LoftyLottie]

My words are running in together and letters getting missed out. Must be a keyboard problem.

[netibiza]

Well, I like Len Goodman! I know my place :0(

[netibiza]

Lottie you are getting yourself over excited which is why your typing is running into itself, now calm down dear.

[ethandron]

i love, love, love the whole strictly thing. just wish claudia was doing the week-day programme at 6.30pm as usual instead of zoe ball, although i understand it's because she's just had a baby. zoe does her best but she's just not claudia. do any of you belong to the digital spy strictly forum? very entertaining reading.

[LoftyLottie]

LOL Neti. Len Goodman, ha, ha. Nice bloke though!!

[netibiza]

Lottie, he is more our age!!

[hc4361]

I'm sure that any other competitor could have had private lessons in the run up to the show if they were bothered.

Love the show, think this is probably one of the best line ups, although Jill Halfpenny and Colin Jackson are my overall favourites, so far.

[LoftyLottie]

He is, but I can dream. I don't fancy people my age!!

[rowanwitch]

I like James Jordan.....
And Ola....

I am quite willing to be an equal opportunities dance fan

[LoftyLottie]

LOL

[anotheoldgit]

LoftyLottie

What a superb description of the enjoyment you get from the show.

Yes must admit there is no variety shows on TV these days, mores the pity.