Strictly Come Dancing

What’s the saying - different strokes for different folks.

He did. He was also muscular and I think a lot of fans admired that. He was great to watch and I remember he often gave Shirley and Bruno ‘the vapours’.

I agree, I think one of the elements is that people vote for the celebs they see loving the challenge but having to work really hard, with Kelvin it was maybe partly that he was popular because he was a last minute substitution so had to learn very quickly in the early weeks?

Yes you’re right. It just depends who votes. (Lots of people watch the show and have their favourites but don’t vote).

But Stacey Dooley won in 2018, and she was another ‘most improved’ rather than ‘best dancer’example, there have been lots of them over the years.

They may be saying it this year Casdon but it’s not consistently so as last year Kelvin Fletcher won and he was
pretty amazing from the first week.
The only common denominator over the 2 years is that Oti was the Pro. partner for both Kelvin and Bill, and she is a brilliant mentor/teacher/partner.

It’s interesting that if you read the comments on the BBC Strictly pages most people are saying that it was right for Bill and Oti to win because he showed the greatest improvement over the competition - it seems to me that people are all using different criteria to measure the celebs against, so there’s no way they can please everybody whatever the outcome.

TwiceAsNice

I still think you shouldn’t win just because you are popular . I also think the judges should have some input in the voting in the final, just as they do in other weeks. It is a dance contest not a popularity one . But I’ll try and get over it now my children think it is hilarious I’m so cross about it . I note I’m not the only one on here

My children too!

I am inclined to agree with you TwiceAsNice. This year it did turn out to be a popularity contest, mainly I think because they were all so close.

I still do not have a clue who Jamie and HRVY are!

I still think you shouldn’t win just because you are popular . I also think the judges should have some input in the voting in the final, just as they do in other weeks. It is a dance contest not a popularity one . But I’ll try and get over it now my children think it is hilarious I’m so cross about it . I note I’m not the only one on here

Motsi should never have been appointed a judge on Strictly while her sister was a contestant. A judge for two years and her sister wins twice in succession.
Doesn't sit well.

Anton gave everyone an 8 while in his short judging role. He was trying too hard to be liked, in my opinion. Motsi is as OTT as Bruno. I'd quite like an ex professional dancer who has not been on Strictly, or not for a very long time, who would have a keen eye - someone like Brendan Cole or lovely Arlene Phillips who should never have been got rid of

Whatever we think about Bruno, he does know his stuff and he does give a good critique, just that he grew to be more and more flamboyant.

If a judge is to be replaced I’d opt for someone new, outside of the show as Anton - good as he was filling in for Motsi - is too close to the professionals and may have favourites IYSWIM.

I was always against Anton being a judge when a new one was being chosen but the time he spent being a judge in this series has changed my mind!

If loved Aanton to be a judge in lace of Bruno. Bruno is beyond irritating.

Bill was the true winner... no dance training, 35 years older than the youngsters, with bones and muscles much older ans stiffer too... any young teen can pick up and dance.. and some already had dance training , not so someone starting out in their 50's... he deserved to win ( my second choice would have been HRVY)

Bill's reaction when the announcement was made absolutely made my day .

It was all about improvement otherwise the winner could be picked on the first show. The younger ones were good from the start and Bill wasn’t but you could see his improvement.

I agree Kandinsky

I do not understand why people object to Motsi being a judge and not Bruno. When has Motsi commented or voted more in favour of her sister? When? I would vote for Anton to replace Bruno. Even from afar Bruno spoils it with his silly ways. Three judges worked well though I wish they would all help the dancers with constructive criticism like Craig. Their emotional excitement would then have more meaning.

Disappointing result; Bill Bailey performed well consistently, but he was not the best dancer; the three other contestants were all superior to him in ability and performance.. A victory for clever choreography and a strong fan club.

Hrvy & Maisie were brilliant from the start - no change - no progress.
Bill is much older with no recent stage school training so had to work much harder, and was actually very good!
Plus obviously very popular with the public.
I’m happy he won.

I am disappointed that Bill won - To be honest when it was announced I was so shocked I immediately turned off the tv and I might have said a rude word As someone up thread has already said what with Government announcements and now this ............. I am not a happy bunny!!

I haven’t missed Bruno one bit, all his ridiculous OTT falling off his chair and hysterics.

Like his hair colour though, suits him.

Am quite sure his absence was the main reason for Craig being so much more relaxed and positive though. Think Bruno irritated him no end.

Never missed Len Goodman either.

(How soon we forget!)

I’ve spoken to my AC and spouses tonight. They are all delighted that Bill won. Likewise my grandchildren.

I admitted I was disappointed and just didn’t get why he was so popular. They unanimously agreed that ,out of the finalists, he improved the most from day 1. Whereas Maisie and HRVY were too good from day 1.

(I still don’t get it)

And I’m so happy, TwiceAsNice! Oh well, we can’t all be suited at the same time, can we?