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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!!!!!!!

Ana Mon 12-Dec-16 10:40:17

The thing that makes me a bit suspicious is how convenient the vote (apparently) was this week.

It wouldn't have looked good for Danny never to have been in the dance-off so it had to happen last night, leaving Oré safe and Claudia the obvious one the judges would send home.

(Sorry, I keep forgetting about Louise most of the time!)

Anya Mon 12-Dec-16 11:37:38

There was some subtle manipulation of the vote, but it wasn't 'fixed'. First of all there was the presence of Oré's wife and parents in the audience, then a big emphasis on how he had no dancing experience at all, being only a sports reporter. I think I heard that he was even reluctant to dance at his own wedding.

Fair does though, he danced brilliantly and Joanne is a wonderful choreographer.

merlotgran Mon 12-Dec-16 11:51:54

Is subtle manipulation the new fixing, Anya? grin

Don't mind me. I'm in a Bah Humbug mood today.

Too much to do and I'm already running out of steam. hmm

mcem Mon 12-Dec-16 12:07:35

Or perhaps lots of people assumed Danny was a cert so voted to give Ore a chance. Tactical voting often fails!
I'd like Louise to win but since I've never voted I don't think I will at this stage.

Anya Mon 12-Dec-16 13:51:13

It's nothing new Merlot we've had children trotted out for the ooh aah affect and even an alleged granny canvassing on this site.

Sorry to hear you're in bah humbug mode. Not firing on all cylinders myself, so have every sympathy.

Firecracker123 Mon 12-Dec-16 15:04:35

It was fixed by the judges awarding higher marks to Ore and under marking Claudia, making him safe at the top of the leaderboard, no one at the top of the leaderboard had ever been in the dance off their place is safe. FIXED because Claudia not in the road show. I think the judges except Bruno should be ashamed of themselves.

Jalima Mon 12-Dec-16 16:12:32

no one at the top of the leaderboard had ever been in the dance off their place is safe.
I'm not sure - is that right?

I'm sure I remember one time (recently) when someone was at the top of the leader board then in the dance off and I said to DH 'how can that happen?'
But perhaps my memory is not what it was

This is how it works apparently:

The judges' marks count for 50% of the final score, and the public phone vote for the other 50%. In theory this should reduce the influence of the sympathy vote and help to keep the better dancers in the competition for longer, though it doesn't entirely work that way.

So - someone could get 4 tens and get 50% from the judges but fail to impress the public and few people vote for them so they end up in the bottom two.

Firecracker123 Mon 12-Dec-16 16:50:50

But you couldn't get through on the phone so Ore had the advantage. Still think it was fixed.

annodomini Mon 12-Dec-16 16:53:18

I agree with mcem. I must admit when I cast my votes on line, I assumed that most people would vote for Danny, but clearly they mostly thought the same!

JessM Mon 12-Dec-16 20:35:42

Can't understand the appeal of Louise. She gets the movements right. But why do people vote for her?

DanniRae Tue 13-Dec-16 17:05:40

Why do people vote for anyone? Because they enjoy watching them dance and they like them. It's as simple as that!

And I like Louise and hope she wins on Saturday but I will be happy if Ore wins - just NOT Danny......... angry

whitewave Sat 17-Dec-16 19:44:13

Ore, Ore,Ore, yes yes yes!!

Or DH is saying Louise, Louise, Louise, yes yes yes!!

But I think it will be Dan?

DaphneBroon Sat 17-Dec-16 19:45:17

Aren't they amazing?!!!

whitewave Sat 17-Dec-16 19:47:13

Love it. But I am a traditionalist so that's why I like Ore's routine I guess.

We can't vote anywhere!!!

Ana Sat 17-Dec-16 19:48:35

Ore deserves to win - hope he does!

Jalima Sat 17-Dec-16 19:50:05

Yes!!!

I forecast Ore to win at the start of the thread, fingers crossed now ...

Why do people vote for Louise? Because they think she's the best?

NanKate Sat 17-Dec-16 19:53:37

I haven't watched any of this series as I can't stand the inane chat from the girls but am pleased to be watching the Final. I have just voted for Ore he is fab IMO.

whitewave Sat 17-Dec-16 19:53:44

This is the first time we e ever tried to vote -is it possible?

Wobblybits Sat 17-Dec-16 20:02:52

Yes, we have already voted online, no problems this week.

DaphneBroon Sat 17-Dec-16 20:06:02

A bowl of chilli, a wee tincture and Strictly.
Who needs a social life? tchgrin

Jalima Sat 17-Dec-16 20:06:26

Brilliant Argentine Tango by Louise

mcem Sat 17-Dec-16 20:08:31

Have voted for Louise and Ore as I just can't make up my mind between them.

whitewave Sat 17-Dec-16 20:09:36

Yes 3for Ore from me and 3 for Louise from DH

Wobblybits Sat 17-Dec-16 20:15:16

Ore for both of us --- don't forget you get 6 votes tonight.

Liz46 Sat 17-Dec-16 20:16:05

Brilliant show this evening and the couples seem to get on so well.