Strictly Judges

[Theblip]

Anyone else noticed the judges on Strictly, even Craig now, are being overly generous in their praise and scoring? Maybe that’s the BBC telling them to be super-nice in these PC days and not say anything that might be construed as harsh or insensitive. Anyone with knowledge of Latin and ballroom dancing knows much of what they say is bollards, and they’d never say it to professional competitors. As for Anton, having been one of the pro dancers so long, he says every flipping contestant is fabulous for fear of upsetting his old colleagues. Trouble is dishing out 9s and 10s so early in the contest means there’s nowhere to go - in their false opinions, the performances are already perfect...when they definitely are not. Having said that, I’d be glad if Motsi never returns. You?

[emmie]

ok, thought as much...

[MargoTester]

Sqad you're Strictly posts crack me up, they're just fabulous dahling!

[emmie]

the unintentional errors are good too...

[Sqad]

Luvu margo.....lol

[MargoTester]

Hooray I've pulled :-)))

[Theblip]

If I ran Strictly, I’d drop Shirley (and bring in James Jordan as Head Judge), Motsi, Bruno, Katya, Karen and Janette, and I’d only allow Latin and ballroom dancing

[Theblip]

Bad news: https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/13269916/strictly-come-dancing-motsi-mabuse-bbc/

[gingejbee]

^the bad news being...you turn to The Sun for information?

[Chinajan]

I'd be surprised if Tony Beke was considered for a future judging role based upon his last two outings. I do find Motsi over-effusive but at least she does give decent technical insight whereas he seems to struggle to add anything that isn't 'tremendous' or 'fabulous'.

[pastafreak]

Anton's only done it twice, so maybe we should give him more time before we judge.
I like Motsi. Yes, I know she's OTT...but I get bored with same old same old. It's good to see some enthusiasm.
The judges have always been different in their approaches...they balance each other out.

[brainiac]

Having coveted the role for a long time, Anton has found out that it's not as easy as he thought to give an entertaining critique on live television. Glad Caroline has gone, and we don't have to endure The World's Campest man any more.

[Chinajan]

// Having coveted the role for a long time, Anton has found out that it's not as easy as he thought to give an entertaining critique on live television. //

That's it exactly brainiac.

He just doesn't have the skill set. Similarly, I doubt he'd have made a good fist of presenting had he achieved his original goal of replacing Brucie.

He'd be better off in a mentor role behind the scenes I think.

[Apc2604]

Just hope Motsi has to self isolate again and Anton stays. Cant stand Claudia. Want Bill to win. Absolutely love Dave Arch and his band and singers. I love the show for it's music and it's professional dancers at the beginning - and, of course, I love Bill. I have always loved Bill.

[iluvmargie]

I'm sorry Caroline has gone, because I love Johannes and will miss watching him dance. I couldn't give a toss that he's 'camp'!

[brainiac]

As regards Dave Arch, I've noticed a lot more pre-recorded music being used this series - his band is actually quite small (no strings etc) so they have to rely on tapes.

I've often wondered if the contestants have an accurate version of the 90 seconds of music that they will be dancing to on Saturday for their rehearsals during the week, complete with the ending, which is often sudden, and crucial.

Apc - bad news, I'm afraid: Claudia is taking over Graham Norton's Saturday Radio 2 show.

[iluvmargie]

Bill Bailey to win!!!

[Apc2604]

Brainiac - oh no! Bad news indeed. I can honestly say that I can't understand her popularity and why she's one of the top earners at the BBC.

[Ellipsis]

> Mrs sqad can't STAND Motsi.

I bet you can find something to like though, Sqad ...

[Mamyalynne]

Don't encourage him.

[campbellking]

Adore Johannes, couldn't stand the extreme luviness of Caroline. Bill or HRVY or Clara to win.