[Bunter]

[quote]Originally posted by CharlotteSometimes

How many other tv presenters are talented singers, actors or dancers? And since when does that matter even remotely, much less suggest that it would make them any better at the job?

that's my whole point, presenting isn't a talent and so let's not make out that they are way above the ordinary wannabee in the street, they are not, they just find a way into the business.

if Kate Thornton can get work for years on tv, then sorry but anyone with a decent speaking voice who isn't incoherent can do it.

[CharlotteSometimes]

It is a talent. Anyone can do anything, but it's another thing entirely to do it well. The 'ordinary wannabee' would crumble in seconds, never mind last long enough to cope with the unexpected and recover. The housemates always look forward to meeting Davina, and their fellow housemates always reassure them by reminding them that she'll be there to hold their hand, if you will. It's a very particular skill, and although it can be learnt in part, it's largely an innate ability. To suggest that pretty much anyone could pull it off is extremely wide of the mark.

Kate Thornton has recently been sacked from her most high profile job, so she's hardly a good example to use.

[JuicyLucy]

Oh I LOVE Devina! Big Brother wouldn't be the same without her. She is a great presenter and so down to earth, I have been to many live shows with her presenting & she chats to the fans & is not at all stuck up....She is just GREAT!!!

[BIG-BRO-FAN]

Davina's amazing, the show wouldn't be the same without her, keep up the fantastic work!

[GiRTh]

I never rated her too highly as a presenter. She is the face of Big Brother but BB is a dream show to present. Anyone who is good with the public could present BB.

[bananarama]

Presenting is a talent but Davina is more suitable to fun presenting as opposed to serious presenting...

Anyone who thinks presenting is not a talent just take a look at the presenting skills (Lack of) of Glyn from BB7 appearing on BBLB. Then you will see presenting needs talent....

Nikki from BB7 love her or hate her is very charismatic and does a far better job at her little presenting episodes than Glyn or the others. The girl has some talent at comedy presenting but I don't believe she could handle the job Davina does.....