Strictly Controversial Dancing 2

John Sergeant's decided to quit Strictly - he'll dance one last time on Saturday. In a statement he said "The trouble is that there is now a real danger that I might win the competition. Even for me that would be a joke too far." I'm sure that many people will be very sad indeed to see him go.

Strictly Controversial Dancing

What about all this fuss over John Sergeant? Are you voting for him? Are you voting because you think he's good? Or because you think he's entertaining (and it is an entertainment show after all)? Do you vote for him because the comments of the judges hack you off? Or is it really Kristina Rihanoff that you wanted to keep in?

There have been reports this morning that the BBC will introduce a new rule for the next series, that will mean that any contestant who finishes bottom of the leader board three weeks in a row will be ejected without even taking part in a dance-off! I'm not sure this is a good idea. Part of me feels it's going against the whole concept of the programme. I know it's a dance competition, and I was disappointed last year when Gaby Roslin was dismissed as I was on Sunday when Cherie Lunghi went, but it is broadcast at what must be considered the prime family entertainment slot of the week. Is the BBC cutting its nose to spite its face? Is it killing the golden goose - all this controversy surely must boost ratings?

Welwyn Garden City has a good history in Strictly - both Alesha Dixon and Lisa Snowden hail from here.

I must need my head testing ...

A few weeks ago I went into the local petshop to buy new collars for my three cats. What a mistake! In a cage was one extremely noisy tabby and white kitten, demanding that I take notice of her. I fell under her spell, and two days later she came home. In recognition of the current economic situation, we called her Crunch! Since that time she has totally ruled the roost in our house. The big cats were not impressed, but have got used to (if not accepted) being chased, having their tails used like a swingball and her running through the house in a frenzy!

Blogging for Beginners

Hi - I'm Mandy (fly me!) and I'm a blogging virgin. As a borough councillor, I'll be using this to keep everyone up to date about issues affecting Welwyn West specifically and Welwyn Hatfield in general, as well as a miscelleny of musings, and hope to get loads of views and opinions from fellow bloggers. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Some other councillors in Welwyn Hatfield have set up their blogs today - these are their blog addresses:
Hatfield West - Kim Morris
Peartree - Louise Lotz
Handside - Fiona Thomson
Panshanger - Roger Trigg