[joeysteele]

Hi Mock.
I do think it inspiring how Rose performs, because she makes it, as if she is the same as all others, it's like she does hear.

I don't think she'd see it as a disability, it's just a fact she cannot hear and I don't think she either wants to be treated differently or would welcome it either.

I do think her dancing is superb.

I was pleased she got the maximum score last night, that dance was in my view outstanding.
However for me, still, the best dance of this series, and I doubt I'll change my mind was John and Johannes Paso Doble.

I think that the best performance I've ever seen on Strictly.

As to your points however.
I get where you are coming from.
The judges for me are ruining this series.
Their voting more erratic than usual.
So much so it's infuriating.

Also, I know too, a few people I know are only voting for Rose only because of the fact she is deaf.
I take on board your point of soap stars.
Some of them anyhow, who do attract strong voting from the public often.
Not much can be done about that.

I really like Rose, I admire her determination to do all the same as all the others.
I think she dances as near to perfection you can get in a Strictly series.
For me she was the best on Saturday.

That, like with yourself hasn't been my view in all the past weeks.

The judges sadly do influence, and more by their voting.
Their comments and advice not so much.
I'd take the votes off the judges and leave all to the public vote.

You know as to the dances themselves, if it wasn't known, I doubt anyone would realise Rose was deaf.
Which is commendable to her own efforts too.

Such is how she can adapt and has to the Strictly routines.


Personally, I do think already Rose will win.
While I myself won't mind that at all.
However I agree with you, there's a feeling you seem to have, which I do agree with, of a steering, a manipulation of the voting by the judges to assist Rose to the final and a likely win.
So I take your thinking there as you being right on that.

If I was a contestant celebrity now on this series, my own view would be, the best we could do is get to the final but not with any chance of winning.

I don't think you were unfairly criticising, you make very valid points.
I'd agree Rose is certainly in the top 3 or 4 as to consistent performances.
However, I take your point, none should be beyond criticism no matter their situation.
Nor be awarded high votes regardless.

Really for me, if I was a judge, I'd leave the 10 paddle away until at least the last 3 or 4 weeks.

There's still a lot of learning and other dances they need to do yet, before tens should appear.