Wednesday 19 November 2008

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.

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