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whitewave Sat 01-Oct-16 18:59:26

It isn't something I usually comment on but

Leslie Joseph is 71 in two weeks time!!!!!!!

chelseababy Sun 13-Nov-16 12:42:14

Pity you can't vote for who you want to leave rather than to stay. Maybe Ed would go then though I admit he has been entertaining.

Jane10 Sun 13-Nov-16 12:49:30

Chris Hollins certainly wasn't the best dancer the year he won. Ed could do it because people just plain like him!

Wobblybits Sun 13-Nov-16 13:26:55

If this was purely a dance contest, the judges would be 100% responsible, but it is an entertainment show, and for me Ed deserves to reach Blackpool, he is not only entertaining, he is putting his heart and soul into it and is by far the most improved.

whitewave Sun 13-Nov-16 13:41:30

He is soooo funny and entertaining. We look forward to watching him every week and Strictly will be less fun without him.

Anniebach Sun 13-Nov-16 14:03:55

I hope Ed gets to Blackpool, he has improved each week,

Jane10 Sun 13-Nov-16 14:09:00

If it was purely a dance contest I wouldn't be watching it and I suspect that the BBC is well aware that the days of 'Come Dancing' type straight dance competitions are over.

Charleygirl Sun 13-Nov-16 14:30:03

I agree Wobbly I think that he deserves to go to Blackpool. He is not a natural dancer but he has certainly tried very hard.

I think that Greg and Daisy may be in the dance off this week. Daisy does not appear to be very popular. I still do not know what she does professionally. I like Greg and he also as a non dancer, has tried hard. I would like to see him also go to Blackpool. I voted for Ed for the sheer entertainment value.

Anya Sun 13-Nov-16 14:41:14

I'm thinking Daisy too, and possibly Ore.

I don't think Daisy or Ore have a big fan-base, unlike the two Olympians, and others.

Jalima Sun 13-Nov-16 14:44:44

I do like Ore and thank goodness he didn't cry this week

However, perhaps he has reached the limit whereas Louise just gets better all the time.

Jalima Sun 13-Nov-16 14:46:49

I have warmed to Daisy - I didn't know who she was or what she did, but she is a fashion model - and I am so pleased to see a fashion model with nicely rounded curves - not plump at all but not like someone half-starved.

Ana Sun 13-Nov-16 14:47:01

Louise is a fantastic dancer but I can't warm to her, somehow.

Charleygirl Sun 13-Nov-16 14:52:05

I am surprised that Ore does not have a bigger fan base, considering he works for the BBC. I thought that his colleagues at the very least would vote for him now that Naga is out. Not every dance suits him- I do like to see him do a jive or Charlston. He is another who never danced before.

I still think that Danny Mac may win.

Teetime Sun 13-Nov-16 15:10:21

I still think the whole thing is unfairly set up. The producers would never have given one of the attractive celebs the music and dances that Ed has drawn their agents wouldnt allow it. I bet their contracts are very specific.

Ana Sun 13-Nov-16 15:13:17

He does seem to get all the naff set-ups, doesn't he? I was thinking the same last night.

gillybob Sun 13-Nov-16 16:10:09

I love watching Ed Balls and I think he genuinely seems to be having the best fun unlike some of the others who are more bleedin'' concerned about looking amazing . My DGC are staying with me for a while and they voted for Ed three times last night !

Charleygirl Sun 13-Nov-16 16:26:25

gillybob I voted once for him and I discovered a friend of mine voted x2 so he is doing very well from our votes. We make up for Craig's awful scores.

Wobblybits Sun 13-Nov-16 16:29:18

We both voted for him

Charleygirl Sun 13-Nov-16 16:34:55

At this rate all of his voting fans will be GNs. I could not stand him as an MP but he is much more endearing now and a hard worker. I do like to see Yvette's face each week, it is a picture.

Ana Sun 13-Nov-16 16:39:31

Same here, had no time for him when he was in the cabinet, too oily by half, but he does come across on Strictly as a decent human being with a good sense of humour! Just as well, given the routines he's had to perform grin

BlueBelle Sun 13-Nov-16 16:41:03

Hope Ed goes otherwise someone with real dancing ability will have to leave

BlueBelle Sun 13-Nov-16 16:43:37

i think Louise Rednapp will take some beating

Charleygirl Sun 13-Nov-16 16:52:52

Bluebelle I think that Ed may make it to Blackpool but I do not think that he should be allowed to stay any longer because as you say, he is stopping a decent dancer from going further. If we continue to vote for him, he could win and that really would be a travesty of justice.

Scooter58 Sun 13-Nov-16 16:54:21

Ed had me laughing out loud last night,not much does that for me these days,obviously not a great dancer but great entertainment and I also think he should go to Blackpool .

Pigglywiggly Sun 13-Nov-16 17:06:04

I loved Ed's routine last night. We have never watched Strictly, other than when Ann Widdecombe was on, but have watched every episode of this series.

DanniRae Sun 13-Nov-16 17:16:46

Oh, I can't wait for the Strictly results show! I haven't a clue who will be in the dance-off - just hope it's not Ed.

I really hope Louise wins, I think she is a good dancer and seems so nice smile