George Clarke as the winner hopefully

[Nicky91]

.

[Merry Mockmas]

If Chris McCausland, Hamza, and Rose can all win their respective years when there were better dancers than them, then George is fair game imo.

He isn't my personal choice but at least if he were to win, it wouldn't be some kind of "feel good" factor that most of the recent Strictly winners have been selected imo.

[Nicky91]

If Chris McCausland, Hamza, and Rose can all win their respective years when there were better dancers than them, then George is fair game imo.

He isn't my personal choice but at least if he were to win, it wouldn't be some kind of "feel good" factor that most of the recent Strictly winners have been selected imo.

Chris, Rose, Hamza weren't good winners either, no


the last quality winner about dancing, was Kelvin

[Nicky91]

should've made this thread soooner, since finally George stepped things up massively this week :dance:

[Livia]

People don't like trained dancers cheating their way to a win. We've seen George, a complete novice, improve every week. If you want to watch people who can already dance, this isn't the show for you.

Rose Ayling Ellis was a brilliant dancer, the best of her year. Her deafness only matters to people who didn't want her to win, for some reason.

[Zizu]

I never watch this program but assumed that only non dancers were involved in the process

What’s the point if fairly decent dancers are competing against complete beginners ?


Anyone who has had any kind of dance lessons or experience should be excluded

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

Why? He's a good dancer. He's grown on me lately.

[The Grinch]

George winning or Karen winning is what this show is about tbh, non dancers and get better every week. If Lewis or Amber wins then what’s the point? They are already, or have been involved in dancing before.

People also just like Lewis because he’s a good looking guy

[Nicky91]

I never watch this program but assumed that only non dancers were involved in the process

What’s the point if fairly decent dancers are competing against complete beginners ?


Anyone who has had any kind of dance lessons or experience should be excluded

umm no, we need Mark Cavendish still at some point though, and he unlike Lewis can do a Kelvin Fletcher sort of arc i think, considering Mark is very charismatic, likeable, and always has been honest about his background, how it helped him for his cycling career, would more come across as a ''full circle moment'' rather than too much ringer backlash i think, and he said he is open to doing other projects now he's retired

[JingleJones]

George winning or Karen winning is what this show is about tbh, non dancers and get better every week. If Lewis or Amber wins then what’s the point? They are already, or have been involved in dancing before.

People also just like Lewis because he’s a good looking guy

George is better looking imo :hee: let him win :dance:

[SoberLikeGizmo]

George winning or Karen winning is what this show is about tbh, non dancers and get better every week. If Lewis or Amber wins then what’s the point? They are already, or have been involved in dancing before.

People also just like Lewis because he’s a good looking guy

Think I read she done dance competitively until 13/14 but went into football instead, so she has had some pre-dance experience.

[Nicky91]

Think I read she done dance competitively until 13/14 but went into football instead, so she has had some pre-dance experience.

basically similar to Hilaria Baldwin :fan: although Hilaria had a longer time in dance competitions, at Blackpool even


and she was a contestant at this years american version DWTS, so how we're complaining about theatre ringers like Lewis or Amber, well they are nothing of such ringers, compared to her

[millyrose]

George would be a good winner

[joeysteele]

I like George.
I'd be content if he came through to win.

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

I'd rather he won than Karen.

[The Grinch]

Think I read she done dance competitively until 13/14 but went into football instead, so she has had some pre-dance experience.

Really?

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

Think I read she done dance competitively until 13/14 but went into football instead, so she has had some pre-dance experience.

She has dancing experience. But Carlos and Shirley keep saying she's a complete novice :nono:

[Livia]

I doubt Karen's had that much experience. I mean, I danced as a child no one in their right mind would call me a trained dancer. Loads of people dance as children. Someone who's danced in a wide variety of shows in the West End and someone who's been a good enough dancer as a kid to star in Billy Elliot.... it's hardly the same thing as going to dance classes as a child.

[Nicky91]

I doubt Karen's had that much experience. I mean, I danced as a child no one in their right mind would call me a trained dancer. Loads of people dance as children. Someone who's danced in a wide variety of shows in the West End and someone who's been a good enough dancer as a kid to star in Billy Elliot.... it's hardly the same thing as going to dance classes as a child.

:omgno:

you danced as a child, you're also a RINGER then

[Merry Mockmas]

People don't like trained dancers cheating their way to a win. We've seen George, a complete novice, improve every week. If you want to watch people who can already dance, this isn't the show for you.

Rose Ayling Ellis was a brilliant dancer, the best of her year. Her deafness only matters to people who didn't want her to win, for some reason.

John and AJ were both better dancers than Rose in that year imo, their routines were less repetitive I thought personally.

And I do believe that Rose got extra votes due to sympathy, in fairness to Rose and the other disabled contestants, they aren't the only ones on Strictly to ever get a sympathy vote (Hamza had it in his year) and according to one poll that I've seen tonight, it looks like Balvinder might be getting a sympathy vote.

Bill Bailey tbf was another one too who kind of got patronized by some of the public and definitely by the judges in hindsight.

I'm just hypersensitive to that sort of stuff.:laugh:

[Merry Mockmas]

George is better looking imo :hee: let him win :dance:

If it's about looks then Vicky should've won imo.:dance::joker:

[Livia]

John and AJ were both better dancers than Rose in that year imo, their routines were less repetitive I thought personally.

And I do believe that Rose got extra votes due to sympathy, in fairness to Rose and the other disabled contestants, they aren't the only ones on Strictly to ever get a sympathy vote (Hamza had it in his year) and according to one poll that I've seen tonight, it looks like Balvinder might be getting a sympathy vote.

Bill Bailey tbf was another one too who kind of got patronized by some of the public and definitely by the judges in hindsight.

I'm just hypersensitive to that sort of stuff.:laugh:

People like different people for different reasons. It was hard to separate some of the dancers, but to say people only voted for Rose out of sympathy is wrong. I voted for Rose because she, for me, was the better dancer. No sympathy involved.

People aren't looking for perfection. People want to see someone who starts from scratch and improves every week. Otherwise Amber or Lewis would win this year... But I guarantee that won't happen.

[The Grinch]

John and AJ were both better dancers than Rose in that year imo, their routines were less repetitive I thought personally.

And I do believe that Rose got extra votes due to sympathy, in fairness to Rose and the other disabled contestants, they aren't the only ones on Strictly to ever get a sympathy vote (Hamza had it in his year) and according to one poll that I've seen tonight, it looks like Balvinder might be getting a sympathy vote.

Bill Bailey tbf was another one too who kind of got patronized by some of the public and definitely by the judges in hindsight.

I'm just hypersensitive to that sort of stuff.:laugh:


AJ could have won you never know but sadly with her being injured she couldn’t compete. Rose was really good though so I wasn’t mad she won

[Nicky91]

People like different people for different reasons. It was hard to separate some of the dancers, but to say people only voted for Rose out of sympathy is wrong. I voted for Rose because she, for me, was the better dancer. No sympathy involved.

People aren't looking for perfection. People want to see someone who starts from scratch and improves every week. Otherwise Amber or Lewis would win this year... But I guarantee that won't happen.

John Whaite was actually more of a novice than Rose, as he also is a non-actor


and in all fairness John & Johannes had the better performances, so i think there was some sympathy involved for Rose?

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

If Balvinder doesn't make the final I'm voting for George. At least he's not a liar

[The Grinch]

If Balvinder doesn't make the final I'm voting for George. At least he's not a liar

It will be Bal vs Amber next week. No way they letting go of Amber, which sucks

[Livia]

John Whaite was actually more of a novice than Rose, as he also is a non-actor


and in all fairness John & Johannes had the better performances, so i think there was some sympathy involved for Rose?

I asked you politely not to respond to me.

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

It will be Bal vs Amber next week. No way they letting go of Amber, which sucks

Yes she'll be saved against anyone

[Merry Mockmas]

People like different people for different reasons. It was hard to separate some of the dancers, but to say people only voted for Rose out of sympathy is wrong. I voted for Rose because she, for me, was the better dancer. No sympathy involved.

People aren't looking for perfection. People want to see someone who starts from scratch and improves every week. Otherwise Amber or Lewis would win this year... But I guarantee that won't happen.

I definitely agree with the BIB.

I wouldn't be supporting Karen this year personally otherwise.:laugh:

[Merry Mockmas]

AJ could have won you never know but sadly with her being injured she couldn’t compete. Rose was really good though so I wasn’t mad she won

AJ was headed for second place at best I think.

[Livia]

I definitely agree with the BIB.

I wouldn't be supporting Karen this year personally otherwise.:laugh:

I was so pleased Karen got through, I was a bit worried for her.

[Zizu]

I was so pleased Karen got through, I was a bit worried for her.


Same

[Candy Annie Cane]

If Balvinder doesn't make the final I'm voting for George. At least he's not a liar

When has Karen lied? Having looked into it, she has said she danced will she was 15.... where is the lie? She also hasnt danced for 15 yeara so not quit3 in the same league as muscial theatre stars

[Merry Mockmas]

I was so pleased Karen got through, I was a bit worried for her.

So was I tbh.

As quite a few weeks this series have shown, you can't take anything for granted.

[Merry Mockmas]

Same

How do you feel about Karen being the most popular Footballer in Strictly history?:dance:

[Zizu]

How do you feel about Karen being the most popular Footballer in Strictly history?:dance:


I haven’t been watching .. I just want her as far away from our football games as possible ..

I am praying that she goes on a country-wide Strictly tour of Britain after the shiw

[Merry Mockmas]

I haven’t been watching .. I just want her as far away from our football games as possible ..

I am praying that she goes on a country-wide Strictly tour of Britain after the shiw

You're not watching the Nation's Sweetheart?:omgno:

[Nicky91]

When has Karen lied? Having looked into it, she has said she danced will she was 15.... where is the lie? She also hasnt danced for 15 yeara so not quit3 in the same league as muscial theatre stars

musical theatre ain't the same as latin and ballroom dancing either though


completely different



but as if i care about who wins, i just said in this thread that George would be on the same level of Chris Hollins if he wins, but tbf Ricky Whittle was a runner up and he ended up with the better career post-show so, as the DILF that was Lincoln on The 100




and honestly Amber was a last minute entrant, so i doubt she'd feel sad just being possibly a finalist, and now Lewis is out i see way improved chances for her, she still has a secret weapon left in her couples choice (maybe another 40 idk) and tbh with 2 dances, love her or dislike her, but Amber i feel more confident with, in terms of capability of doing well with both routines, rather than a George, Bal as novices whom might struggle some more having to cope with learning two dances this week, Karen might also do decently i think but not better than Amber

[Zizu]

You're not watching the Nation's Sweetheart?:omgno:


If I never see or hear Karen Carney EVER again I will be a happy man .

[Zizu]

AI Overview




Former England footballer Karen Carney had significant childhood dance experience, training in various styles like street, hip-hop, disco, and ballroom from toddlerhood until age 15, when she chose football, but this background contributed to her agility and impressed viewers on Strictly Come Dancing in 2025, where she excelled despite not training in Latin/Ballroom recently. Her prior training gave her rhythm and confidence, though she had to relearn fundamentals for the show, finding joy and a return to competitive feeling in the ballroom.

[Zizu]

Karen Carney

Details of Her Dance Background:

Early Start: Carney began dancing as a toddler, attending dance clubs and competitions.

Styles: She trained in diverse genres, including street, hip-hop, disco, rock 'n' roll, and slow dancing.

Intensive Training: Around age 12, she trained at Steptoes Dance School multiple times a week.

The Choice: At 15, she decided to focus on football, leaving dance behind.

[Zizu]

Karen Carney believes her dancing background gave her the twinkle toes that helped her become a Lionesses legend.

Here, she tells her story of how she went from a disco diva to a wizard on the wing:

“I started dancing when I was just a toddler because my older sister went to a dance club.

“It started out as just something to do but I loved it. It was mainly me just jigging about but I went every week.

“It wasn’t until I moved to Steptoes Dance School in Halesowen when I was 12 that things got more serious and I started going three or four times a week. It was there that I started to compete in some big events.

“I enjoyed football when I was a kid and had loads of kickabouts, but I didn’t join my first club until I was 11. Until then, it was all about dancing for me. We did loads of different routines and genres of music; street dancing, hip-hop, disco, rock ‘n roll, slow dancing, team dances, everything.

[Zizu]

The lying little turdess !!


The TNT and ITV pundit, from Solihull, said she had done "a little bit of hip-hop" as a youngster but that her only other dance experience was in nightclubs, which might have involved a little breakdancing.
"I think the breakdancing was when we used to go out on nights out with the team and I was forced into dancing-off with other people in the nightclub," she said.

[Livia]

Karen Carney

Details of Her Dance Background:

Early Start: Carney began dancing as a toddler, attending dance clubs and competitions.

Styles: She trained in diverse genres, including street, hip-hop, disco, rock 'n' roll, and slow dancing.

Intensive Training: Around age 12, she trained at Steptoes Dance School multiple times a week.

The Choice: At 15, she decided to focus on football, leaving dance behind.

Slow dancing? That's a genre I've never heard of. Sounds as made up as the majority of the rest of this information. She didn't go to stage school, she's never danced professionally and she's never starred in the West End. Playing Billy Elliot like Lewis calls for classical training which gives a grounding for all kinds of dance. Ask Darcy Bussell. We all know Amber's credentials.

I danced until I was 12 or 13 like lots of little girls. I don't consider myself a trained dancer, that would be stupid. And frankly, calling her a "lying turdess" is too strong for my taste....

[Zizu]

Slow dancing? That's a genre I've never heard of. Sounds as made up as the majority of the rest of this information. She didn't go to stage school, she's never danced professionally and she's never starred in the West End. Playing Billy Elliot like Lewis calls for classical training which gives a grounding for all kinds of dance. Ask Darcy Bussell. We all know Amber's credentials.

I danced until I was 12 or 13 like lots of little girls. I don't consider myself a trained dancer, that would be stupid. And frankly, calling her a "lying turdess" is too strong for my taste....


We have history [emoji3]

She ruins a couple of football games a week and has done since it became the norm to hire ‘box tickers’ - she ticks about 5

Incidentally why claim it’s made up ?

Because it doesn’t fit in with your ideals ?


It all sounds like she was a pretty serious dancer if we’re being honest here and the proof is in the pudding .. so she has all the basics down plus she obviously had a feel for dancing and natural timing ..

As regards the made up slow dancing
.::

Ai overview

Slow dancing is a simple, intimate partner dance focusing on swaying to slow music, often called the "hug and sway," involving basic steps like forward-and-back movement with weight transfer, commonly using a "fox trot" or "foxy" style for beginners, incorporating a gentle sway and rotation, and is popular at social events like weddings for its relaxed, romantic feel poo

[arista]

I was Shocked Lewis went


He was good

[Zizu]

I was Shocked Lewis went


He was good


Maybe he didn’t tick enough boxes

[emoji4]

[arista]

https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/20/590x/secondary/Strictly-Come-Dancing-2025-6599678.avif?r=1765181318312

Lewis Cope

[Nicky91]

I was Shocked Lewis went


He was good

yup, this former women's footballer should've went, who was bottom of the leaderboard

https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1RSkqm.img?w=768&h=511&m=6&x=77&y=104&s=479&d=58

[arista]

You are so Right
Nicky

[Livia]

We have history [emoji3]

She ruins a couple of football games a week and has done since it became the norm to hire ‘box tickers’ - she ticks about 5

Incidentally why claim it’s made up ?

Because it doesn’t fit in with your ideals ?


It all sounds like she was a pretty serious dancer if we’re being honest here and the proof is in the pudding .. so she has all the basics down plus she obviously had a feel for dancing and natural timing ..

As regards the made up slow dancing
.::

Ai overview

Slow dancing is a simple, intimate partner dance focusing on swaying to slow music, often called the "hug and sway," involving basic steps like forward-and-back movement with weight transfer, commonly using a "fox trot" or "foxy" style for beginners, incorporating a gentle sway and rotation, and is popular at social events like weddings for its relaxed, romantic feel poo

Slow dancing is something you do at a school disco. It is not a genre, it's not something you take classes in. You know that though, right? You're not even making it up, you're getting AI to do that for you.

I am aware of your history with Karen Carney. I've read some of the things you've said about her. Try to let your hatred go, this is not football. Your misogyny will not wash here.

Also, FFS.... The proof is NOT in the pudding. The proof of the pudding IS IN THE EATING.

[Zizu]

The proof is NOT in the pudding. The proof of the pudding IS IN THE EATING.


Ai overview



The proof is in the pudding is an expression that means the value, quality, or truth of something must be judged based on direct experience with it—or on its results.

The expression is an alteration of an older saying that makes the meaning a bit clearer: the proof of the pudding is in the eating.

[Zizu]

Slow dancing is something you do at a school disco. It is not a genre, it's not something you take classes in
.

You seem to have conveniently forgotten that she also trained in other genres, including street, hip-hop, disco, rock 'n' roll etc


Ai overview

What "Slow Dancing" Refers To:
A Dance Style: A simple, romantic, "hug-and-sway" partner dance where minimal footwork allows for conversation

[Livia]

Ai overview



The proof is in the pudding is an expression that means the value, quality, or truth of something must be judged based on direct experience with it—or on its results.

The expression is an alteration of an older saying that makes the meaning a bit clearer: the proof of the pudding is in the eating.

You seem to have conveniently forgotten that she also trained in other genres, including street, hip-hop, disco, rock 'n' roll etc


Ai overview

What "Slow Dancing" Refers To:
A Dance Style: A simple, romantic, "hug-and-sway" partner dance where minimal footwork allows for conversation

Please stop giving me AI overviews, it means nothing.

[Zizu]

Please stop giving me AI overviews, it means nothing.


Apologies

I’m not particularly good with words so I find the Ai overview to be a rather useful tool

[Zizu]

A few interesting snippets .



------

Ginge quickly covered up by saying there were 13 sweets, and Kelly ate the first of the extra three, suggesting that he and Aitch only ate one extra sweet each (the trio split 10 sweets between them and it was Aitch’s idea).

------
Vogue exclaimed, ‘Snakes in the camp!’ before she added, ‘I’m kind of surprised at Kelly. Oh my god! That’s desperate… I’d never do that.’
----


Kelly said: ‘It was a joint idea.
‘People weren’t sharing the contraband so that butter should have gone into a nice bowl of rice and shared out between everybody, and it didn’t.
‘Shona ate the lot, so the minute she ate the lot, I was like, right? Every man took every man for himself, and when we saw those milk bottles, you know, it’s very hard to divide 19 milk bottles between people.

—-/

Jack Osbourne said : "The thievery in this camp! When they got the milk bottles, they ate three of them before bringing them back."

[Zizu]

Interesting

:::

When Ginge tries to argue that it was "only fair" as they won the challenge to win the treats, Aitch jumps in.

"It didn't go down like that. We thought, 'How are we going to split 14 between 10 people.' And then Kelly went, 'Right - go on then.'

"She put one in her mouth and so we had three and there were ten left which we brought back to camp."


Ginge then adds: "But Kelly is the blame for it, I will say that. You'll see when you get out!" to which Martin says: "If you eat something, you're to blame ! “

[Candy Annie Cane]

Wrong thread Zizu, this is a Strictly thread not IAC

[Zizu]

Wrong thread Zizu, this is a Strictly thread not IAC


Ahhh apologies

[Candy Annie Cane]

Ahhh apologies

No probs...:hugesmile:

[Livia]

Apologies

I’m not particularly good with words so I find the Ai overview to be a rather useful tool

There's nothing wrong with the way you communicate. I've never struggled to understand what you're saying but I can't deal with AI nonsense.

[Zizu]

There's nothing wrong with the way you communicate. I've never struggled to understand what you're saying but I can't deal with AI nonsense.


It’s just that some posts take an eternity due to corrections and alterations

[The Grinch]

It’s just that some posts take an eternity due to corrections and alterations

Ai can be wrong. It told law and order svu was on Disney plus uk when it’s not

[Zizu]

Ai can be wrong. It told law and order svu was on Disney plus uk when it’s not


Thats true about all the search engines we use … they are quite often simply out of date as the streaming services are always adding and deleting movies / tv series

[Merry Mockmas]

If I never see or hear Karen Carney EVER again I will be a happy man .

Poor Karen.:(

Seriously she always comes across really well imo, I genuinely don't understand your issue with her.

Is it just solely because she has a job as a Pundit?

[Merry Mockmas]

yup, this former women's footballer should've went, who was bottom of the leaderboard

https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1RSkqm.img?w=768&h=511&m=6&x=77&y=104&s=479&d=58

Or how about if people weren't giving out sympathy votes to Balvinder, we might have got rid of the person that's been in the bottom two five times, and soon to be her sixth this week coming.

[Livia]

Or how about if people weren't giving out sympathy votes to Balvinder, we might have got rid of the person that's been in the bottom two five times, and soon to be her sixth this week coming.

Why would you suggest everyone who gives votes to those you're not keen on is a sympathy vote? I voted for Karen and Bal this week because I genuinely thought Balvinder has improved from her beginner status and is now quite impressive. I read in the paper yesterday a quote from a Strictly fan who posted while the show was on, "Oh look! There's Amber doing her day job". The article said producers were now clearly aware that the audience will not let professional dancers win. I get that. And yet the suggestion is that if the two professionals end up in the dance off, people must be showering sympathy on someone else. I said from the start the professionals will not be allowed to win and I really don't mind which of the non-dancers take the glitter ball. . No sympathy involved.

[Livia]

Actually, looking at the poison coming from Zizu and Nicky, I hope Karen wins.

[Zizu]

Actually, looking at the poison coming from Zizu and Nicky, I hope Karen wins.


Hopefully she does .. then it leads to some other programs for her. … maybe a Strictly World Tour would be great .


Anything that keeps her away from our football programs

[Zizu]

Poor Karen.:(

Seriously she always comes across really well imo, I genuinely don't understand your issue with her.

Is it just solely because she has a job as a Pundit?


Of course.. what else could it be ??

She’s a bonny wee lass .. but she’s totally out of her depth talking about elite level football

What makes it worse is she’s so arrogant and she goes on like she played at the same level as the players she regularly criticises and talks like one of the boys in the pub.
She rarely even comes up with anything she simply recycles what someone else just said or says “ yes I agree with Geoff “

Sadly she’s typical of all the female pundits apart from Sue Smith on Sky Saturdays who is fabulous in comparison

[Nicky91]

Actually, looking at the poison coming from Zizu and Nicky, I hope Karen wins.

i know you told me not to reply at your posts, but :nono: idk what you're talking about poison from me :idc:


Kaz has had good routines with all honesty, but last saturday her samba was not good and deservedly bottom of the leaderboard, Carlos should've studied Joe & Katya's cabaret money samba a lot better, in terms of combining fosse style with basic samba content


i hope she reprises her charleston in the final as that was the first dance i actually liked from her and Carlos, and no i don't worry about her chances, pretty sure she'll top the public votes, with a small gap to George


and i think the queen of dance offs Balvinder will meet her match in Amber in the last dance off of the series, also i'd wish Balvinder would no longer cry, nothing to cry about, i mean 5 dance offs and now she is a semi finalist, no reason for any tears lol

[Livia]

Hopefully she does .. then it leads to some other programs for her. … maybe a Strictly World Tour would be great .


Anything that keeps her away from our football programs

It's funny... You say 'our' football programs... My brother and my Dad are footie fans, season ticket holders, avid followers of the game and neither has a problem with women playing nor commentating.

[joeysteele]

As long as he does the routines really well in the semi finals and final if he gets through to the final..
Then I'd be happy to see George win the series.
He'll likely be getting my votes.

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

He has my vote if Bal doesn't make the final

[Merry Mockmas]

Why would you suggest everyone who gives votes to those you're not keen on is a sympathy vote? I voted for Karen and Bal this week because I genuinely thought Balvinder has improved from her beginner status and is now quite impressive. I read in the paper yesterday a quote from a Strictly fan who posted while the show was on, "Oh look! There's Amber doing her day job". The article said producers were now clearly aware that the audience will not let professional dancers win. I get that. And yet the suggestion is that if the two professionals end up in the dance off, people must be showering sympathy on someone else. I said from the start the professionals will not be allowed to win and I really don't mind which of the non-dancers take the glitter ball. . No sympathy involved.

People were openly admitting on DS and Social Media that they were giving spare votes to Balvinder this week because she cried, and they felt sorry for her because of it.

But some of these people that did that particular vote are moaning about Karen and George beating Lewis, when most of their fans didn't go around giving spare votes to Balvinder.

Basically anybody that voted for Balvinder to stay but then moaning about Lewis leaving need to take accountability for their vote, rather than moaning about Karen being more popular with the public on the night.

[Merry Mockmas]

Actually, looking at the poison coming from Zizu and Nicky, I hope Karen wins.

:dance:

[Livia]

People were openly admitting on DS and Social Media that they were giving spare votes to Balvinder this week because she cried, and they felt sorry for her because of it.

But some of these people that did that particular vote are moaning about Karen and George beating Lewis, when most of their fans didn't go around giving spare votes to Balvinder.

Basically anybody that voted for Balvinder to stay but then moaning about Lewis leaving need to take accountability for their vote, rather than moaning about Karen being more popular with the public on the night.

I don't pay any attention to social media. I'd rather Amber had gone. I think she has couple's choice this week so even if she's in the dance off, which I think he will be, the judges will save her. Again. I'd rather Lewis had stayed over her last week because he's much more likeable and at least doesn't dance for a living now.

[Nicky91]

if Lewis had one of his own smash crowdpleasing routines last week he'd have stayed, but his salsa was his weakest dance


and Amber has momentum on her side now, with a 40 for her Jive, now a 40 for her charleston, a likely 39 or 40 for the couples choice i think, and then a possible final she can keep that momentum going for the showdance i think


and now without Lewis, she is technique wise the strongest of the top 4, and i'd say based on the songs/dances this week, Balvinder the weakest, i have not much hopes for her in the Salsa, that waltz might boost her score a bit more upwards but i think Bal will be bottom of the leaderboard, and i can also see it happen that George outscores Karen especially George's charleston i reckon to be a good one for him, Karen and the salsa might be a good chance of redemption for last weeks samba flop, and the waltz well it depends on if they worked hard on her posture/core frame



so my thoughts of this weeks possible leaderboard

1. Amber & Nikita 39 or 40 (CC) & 38 or 39 (Tango)
2. George & Alexis 38 or 39 (Charleston) & 36 or 37 (Samba)
3. Karen & Carlos 35 or 37 (Salsa) & 37 or 38 (Waltz)
4. Balvinder & Julian 32 or 34 (Salsa) & 37 or 38 (Waltz)

[Merry Mockmas]

I don't pay any attention to social media. I'd rather Amber had gone. I think she has couple's choice this week so even if she's in the dance off, which I think he will be, the judges will save her. Again. I'd rather Lewis had stayed over her last week because he's much more likeable and at least doesn't dance for a living now.

Yeah I think that Amber will make the final.

Craig in particular has a bias towards her.

[The Grinch]

Ffs Nicky

[Merry Mockmas]

Ffs Nicky

:laugh:

When did he change this?

[The Grinch]

:laugh:

When did he change this?

Yesterday I think

[Time to Sleigh]

I would not be against a george win. I mean hes the only finalist on the tour to be fair..he made a massive improvement over the last few weeks. But Karen remains my favourite

[Merry Mockmas]

Yesterday I think

He makes me laugh with the flip-flopping.:joker:

[Nicky91]

i mean, i'm harmless, compared to those toxic trolls on facebook


they called George evil, how he lasted further than Lewis, and they criticize Amber for being a ringer, yet they supported Lewis and denied him being a ringer



good on both George and Amber for having highlighted this at BBC Breakfast, and good on them for mostly focusing on the positive comments rather than the negative hate comments

[Nicky91]

i mean i prefer Amber over Lewis, but i don't say anything nasty about Lewis either


the thing i love about Amber is more how extra she is as a performer, in terms of facial expressions, being such a perfect student basically, she reminds me so much of Pixie Lott whom also had that bit of oomph with her performances with Trent, fun fact btw Trent still works at the show, next to Jason Gilkison for group number choreographies