[Liam-]

The best dancer hardly ever wins, if the best dancer won every year then Alexandra would have walked the last series, it’s all about who the audience connect with and who they feel has grown the most, I personally don’t have a problem with contestants with dance experience, but for me, I find it much more impressive when people like Joe and Stacey get nines, than when someone like Ashley gets nines and tens because that’s expected, I hope she goes far in the show because I love watching her dance, but for me, the show is about complete novice celebrities learning to dance and she’s never had a bad week because she’s already a dancer.

[Jase.]

Tempted to put a bit of money on Joe to win. Does he have a huge fan base?

[Liam-]

Originally Posted by Jase.

Tempted to put a bit of money on Joe to win. Does he have a huge fan base?

About 9 million followers with all of his channels put together

[Jase.]

Originally Posted by Liam-

About 9 million followers with all of his channels put together

Oh so he's winning then

[Liam-]

I can’t see him winning, he’ll get to the semis at most, he might have a big fan base but a large portion of them can’t vote

[Morgan.]

Originally Posted by Liam-

I can’t see him winning, he’ll get to the semis at most, he might have a big fan base but a large portion of them can’t vote

He has a big UK fanbase. He's guaranteed final.

[Twosugars]

what does he even do? vlogging about what?

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Liam-

I can’t see him winning, he’ll get to the semis at most, he might have a big fan base but a large portion of them can’t vote

I wouldn't rule him out. His fanbase got him to Blackpool, when he was really low in the leader Board. So i can't see why he can't get to the final. And then who knows?

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Liam-

The best dancer hardly ever wins, if the best dancer won every year then Alexandra would have walked the last series, it’s all about who the audience connect with and who they feel has grown the most, I personally don’t have a problem with contestants with dance experience, but for me, I find it much more impressive when people like Joe and Stacey get nines, than when someone like Ashley gets nines and tens because that’s expected, I hope she goes far in the show because I love watching her dance, but for me, the show is about complete novice celebrities learning to dance and she’s never had a bad week because she’s already a dancer.

Same. Joe and Stacey have never danced before. These are the people i want to win, not Ashley who has a lot of dancing experience.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Blurryface

Faye and Ashley could too. Those 4 are the golden children.

I've not seen Ashley or Faye deliver performances that could be scored below a 25 like Joe did with his Waltz and his performance this week just gone.

And tbh Stacey does a dance that's worth a total of 30 and she scores a 35, it's crazy.

[Twosugars]

serving some hot tea, MM

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Twosugars

serving some hot tea, MM

Thanks Twosugars.

I'm not even supporting Ashley or Faye, but they're technically in a different league to Joe imo, and I get that it's because they're ringers, but the show put them both on so the judges should judge them fairly against all of the other contestants.

[Nicky91]

Joe will be in the final alongside Swanny, Faye and Stacey i think

[Crimson Dynamo]

Ratboy is Shirleys fave so he will be here a bit longer sadly, he cant dance

[Vanessa]

Ashley, Faye and Charles all have dancing experience, Stacey and Joe haven't. So I'm supporting Joe the non dancer and Stacey is my second favourite. Don't like Graham.

[Crimson Dynamo]

and dance experience people get marked much more harshly by the judges like Craig and Shirley

[Amy Jade]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

Ashley, Faye and Charles all have dancing experience, Stacey and Joe haven't. So I'm supporting Joe the non dancer and Stacey is my second favourite. Don't like Graham.

That's not something you usually do though is it?

Jay McGuiness and Aston Merrygold had prior training and you worshipped them.

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Amy Jade

That's not something you usually do though is it?

Jay McGuiness and Aston Merrygold had prior training and you worshipped them.

But there's something about Joe that i really like. I've loved him ever since i saw that charleston. I think he's amazing.

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

But there's something about Joe that i really like. Ivr loved him ever since i saw that charleston. I think he's amazing.

his charleston was great, also that he proved me wrong that a charleston to cotton eyed joe does work

[Vanessa]

Joe and Diane are second on the favourite couple Tellymix poll. I knew they were popular. Stacey is the only one who is above him. But i love both anyway.

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

his charleston was great, also that he proved me wrong that a charleston to cotton eyed joe does work

He's very good at the fast dances. This is why I think the quickstep will suit him and he will have fun with it.

[Nicky91]

i have rooted for those with dancing experience in the past (Pixie Lott, Georgia May Foote) but now i like supporting beginners a lot more

i never really saw Joe as an immediate contender to win, he's becoming a dancer


loved hearing Lauren say she loves dancing more than athletics this is quite amazing for strictly, how novices like Joe, Lauren turn into dancers, and fall in love with dancing

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

i have rooted for those with dancing experience in the past (Pixie Lott, Georgia May Foote) but now i like supporting beginners a lot more

i never really saw Joe as an immediate contender to win, he's becoming a dancer


loved hearing Lauren say she loves dancing more than athletics this is quite amazing for strictly, how novices like Joe, Lauren turn into dancers, and fall in love with dancing

Yes, this year I'm loving the non dancers. Ashley and Faye may be brilliant, but they both leave me cold and don't excite me at all.

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

Yes, this year I'm loving the non dancers. Ashley and Faye may be brilliant, but they both leave me cold and don't excite me at all.

others can try to bring my favourite down but it won't work

i am loving Lauren as much as i did love Pixie, i am proud of her, you should be proud of Joe no matter what yourself Nessa

a glitterball is a nice trophy for sure, but it's not the only important thing in strictly, it is also about having a good time and i can see Joe & Dianne, Lauren & AJ having the time of their lives as fun dance couples

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

others can try to bring my favourite down but it won't work

i am loving Lauren as much as i did love Pixie, i am proud of her, you should be proud of Joe no matter what yourself Nessa you

a glitterball is a nice trophy for sure, but it's not the only important thing in strictly, it is also about having a good time and i can see Joe & Dianne, Lauren & AJ having the time of their lives as fun dance couples

Yes, I'm very proud of Joe. He trains very long hours and is trying so hard to learn. Bless him!