Strictly Speaking

Anton always draws the short straw when it comes to dancing partners, though Anne Widdecombe had comedy value. However, he is a winner in that he has acquired celebrity on TV in his own right. Saw him briefly (before I switched off) in a ghastly game show called Hole in the Wall when he was apparently wrapped in tinfoil.

Russell was a dream wouldnt it be nie to have him as a next door neighbour?
They have to get rid of Nancy she's not even funny.

LOVED last nights programme!! Jason was fabulous,and our local boy Robbie just gets better and better,Nancy to go tonight PLEASE!!

Will hate to see the back of Anton, he`s lovely, but please let`s get rid of the awful up herself Nancy.

I get the impression Anton really does not like Nancy and finds it difficult to work with her. I think it is her attitude more than her lack of dancing skill. Time for her to go. I missed most of last night's show as dear GDs and parents called unexpectantly - which was really lovely and enjoyable - but it was a bit noisey and chaotic around Strictly time. Looking forward to tonight's programme as DH is away and I have the house (and TV) to myslef - bliss!

poor Dan! that was a surprise

OMG - how has she escaped? I have to assume it's a sympathy vote for Anton!
I rather liked Dan; although he wasn't the greatest dancer, he wasn't by any means the worst and has a nice smile.

When Nancy was in the last 2, I was convinced that she was going. What a shock to hear Dan`s name instead. People are obviously voting for Anton, couldn`t be for her. I would have put Audley in the last 2, not Dan.

So agree numberplease ...with all points.

Have often wondered what would happen if we had a negative voting system instead ...voting for the one we wanted to leave!!

Negative voting would be a great idea Jacey but the crafty blighters have used the 'who do you want to see dance again next week' as a great move to make the money!
I know of several people who are currently voting to keep in several people - result = more cash from the phone calls.
If it was a negative vote I suppose they could vote more than once for the one they want out but would they?
I too was surprised that Dan went as I felt he had potential

I think if they went back to the last 2 dancing again, then the judges deciding from that performance, that under those rules Nancy would have gone this week.

yes numberplease ...wouldn't that be a good idea ... can you remember why they stopped it? or perhaps the studio audience could vote between the final two ...after all ...it is all recorded on Saturday night!!

Yes, Jacey, I`m sure that would work. Don`t know why they try to kid us that it`s on a separate night.

If only I could think of a way to vote Nancy out... Perhaps we could have a 'set Anton free' campaign?

What is it about Nancy we all don't like? Is it her total absence of a sense of humour? Is it the Barbie-doll face and body? Is it that she can't dance - or even walk in a straight line? I wonder - all I know is that I want her OUT!!

All of the above, I think.

I have just been reading the comments about Strictly on Facebook. Almost all of them were against Nancy. So if most of us and most of the Facebook poster can't stand her, who on earth is voting for her?

Perhaps the BBC is voting for her? Nothing like a bit of controversy to keep the viewing figures up!

Ohh, Notso - conspiracy theory! I like it...

gracesmum probably everything you've listed ...but also, the fact that she's not a 'celeb' ...since when does an ex-partner of a football manager receive this "status"??
I know some of the other contestants are maybe only minor ones ...but does this mean any old lawyer can walk in off the street and take part??

could one of us just volunteer? ...now there's a thought!!

Which gransnetter should we volunteer?

Got to be jingly-jangly!!!

Yes ...I must admit jj was the one I had in mind too!

Jason came off his pedestal tonight! But he's sure to be back there again soon. Good for Chelsee - that quickstep was high octane! And Craig had high praise for it, so it must have been perfect. I am sure the judges are trying to get rid of Nancy - hope they'll succeed this week.

My daughter walked in the door today, took one look at me and said, "hello my little pot-bellied pig"! So perhaps I had better start leaping about a bit!

Perhaps I had better add, as I seem to have shocked you all into silence, that she did quickly add "Some people keep them as pets and love them very much".