[Pipergun]

After becoming increasingly frustrated with the judge's egos on The X Factor, I have been watching Strictly Come Dancing on a Saturday night rather than support The X Factor, which I believe has become more about demoralising the contestants rather than searching for talent.

I have to say that I was mortified (yet not at all shocked) when Bill Turnbull and Karen Hardy were eliminated from SCD, as I thought that they were the most genuine, caring and likeable couple on the show, although, granted, not the best dancers!

I thought Bill conducted himself brilliantly at the end of the results show, thanking Karen (his partner) for giving him the experience of a lifetime, whilst she blubbed at his words.

After all of the continuous fake sagas that the X Factor has seen, I shall continue to favour SCD, which I believe to be a much more credible and enjoyable programme, whilst still commenting on the goings on in the X Factor.

I know most posters on here are in favour of The X Factor, but I'd be interested to hear what you've got to say about the two in comparison - I know where my allegiance lies!!

[Arneldo]

I hate SCD.

[Romantic Old Bird]

I watch both actually. (VCR is a great invention!)

I like SCD because these celebs are really working hard, and putting themselves on the line, and generally loving and valuing the experience. It's all for charity, and I don't think any of them are really in it to further their careers. They are all pretty happy continuing with what they are already doing.

If you had seen the state of Bill Turnbull's ankle over the last three weeks, and he still kept training, soldiering on and taking the insults of the judges.

OK, it's family entertainment, but it's very enjoyable and you do get into it.

I recommend you give it another try folks

[BigSister]

Yeah im watching both still Rob and I was supporting Bill and Karen as well his ankle was so bad but he carried on like a trooper

[ThaGazBoi]

Its boring.

[Siouxsie]

i hate it

[ThaGazBoi]

A load of people prancing about. Not my cup of tea

[BusyBee]

I absolutely love it. I trained in ballet and tap for over ten years and then did a bit of ballroom dancing (yes I know its not obvious but I did - honest) so can tell you that it is not easy what they are doing. To learn a completely new routine within a couple of days to their standard is very difficult and when they look out of breath at the end of a dance - that's not put on, to do a good ballroom jive or quickstep needs the fitness of a trained athlete. Good for them.

[BigSister]

I mean I didnt get back into it from the beginning but when it comes back next year im going to watch from the beginning

[Romantic Old Bird]

Originally posted by BusyBee
I absolutely love it. I trained in ballet and tap for over ten years and then did a bit of ballroom dancing (yes I know its not obvious but I did - honest) so can tell you that it is not easy what they are doing. To learn a completely new routine within a couple of days to their standard is very difficult and when they look out of breath at the end of a dance - that's not put on, to do a good ballroom jive or quickstep needs the fitness of a trained athlete. Good for them.

BUSY BEE!!!!

Great to see you back!

I was getting worried about you.

Don't leave me here all on my own again!!

[BigSister]

(off topoic) glad to see you back too Busy Bee

[sol]

It clashes with X Factor and seems quite boring = dont watch it

[BigSister]

sometimes it doesnt clash i.e 2 weeks ago

[sol]

Originally posted by BigSister
sometimes it doesnt clash i.e 2 weeks ago

Oh! - I thought it did
I might give it a trial lol, but I doubt I'll be that hooked

[BigSister]

its better IMO to start from the next series I started at the end of last 1 and started at the beginning of this 1

[Legend]

Strictly Come Dancing is soooooooo much better than The X-Factor.

I've been watching The X-Factor on ITV2 later on in the nite lately.

Did anyone watch Strictly Dance Fever? Very similar to SCD but it wa amater dancers all dancing lol. Iloved it.

[BigSister]

I wasnt as keen with Strictly Dance fever but might give it another go this year

[Pipergun]

I did watch Strictly Dance Fever too, but like Rebecca it just didn't seem to have the same spark as SCD. Still great fun to watch though Imo!

[texbex]

I`ve watched bits of it but I havent really became interested in it and I also read about it in closer like the article with Fiona Phillips and her dancing partner but overall I like the X factor better much more variety on the show

[Legend]

Oh i love SDF!

James and Camilla are the next to be booted out! Byeeee!

[BigSister]

Thanks for that Ant I wanted them to go

[Legend]

N.p.

No, although James was probably the worst dancers left. I can't stand Colin Jackson anymore. I sooo wanted him to go and Erin seems so full of herself.

Darren or Zoe to win.

[BigSister]

Darren to win yeah Colin has gone a bit cocky

[Legend]

Yeah Colin's a cock! Don't like him.

Darren or Zoe for mE!

[BusyBee]

I hope that Zoe wins because she has proved herself to be a great dancer and has changed a lot of people's opinion of her. However I think that this year they are determined that a male will win. Colin thinks he has it won, but Darren has a lot of support out there. Colin is a better dancer, but he is now too confident. He is a good ballroom dancer, but he isnt Anton when it comes to partnering Erin. I would personally like to see them all dance the same dance not have a choice. The judges are very biased this year and you know before they marks come up who will be top.