redbug Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Oh I am so sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Not deserved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Am gobsmacked. Same here. An utter travesty that either couple was in the dance off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I suppose I shouldn't be too surprised, it happened with John Sargeant and Ann Widdicombe. But it's still a shame to see better dancers being knocked out in order to keep in celebrities with comedy value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Seems unfair, especially with a pair of 'dad dancers' remaining, Deborah had made real progress, which surely is what it's about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Such a shame that both Payrick and Deborah ended up in the dance off. Should have been Dave and Rachel Deborah was so sad, she just loved being in Strictly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 . Personally I don't think that you can be the stern miserable one on Dragons Den and make lots of money from it and still expect huge public support for something like this. I actually thought she was better than Patrick in the dance off but I guess he's been better generally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Who votes for the bad dancers that's what I want to know I thought that it should have been Dave and Rachel too, she was awful and Dave was cringe worthy, not even funny. At least in the past the poor people have realised how bad they are, but Dave hasn't got a clue. He has to go this week or the programme isn't going to be worth watching. I really felt for Deborah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickendoodle Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I think in every series there has been a shock exit at about this time. On It Takes Two last night Deborah said that even her Mum and Sister didn't vote for her as they thought she was safe in the middle of the table. Oddly, I didn't vote for anyone on Saturday (I do the free voting on line so usually vote for everyone I like). I guess that there is a proper psychological reason for this 5th week apathy - you vote for the people you like initially and then maybe just assume that they will stay in? I will definitely get back to voting again this week. Just checked Wiki for eliminations around 4th/5th week 2012 Colin Salmon 2011 Lulu - (not my favourite but definitely better than some who went later) 2010 - Jimi Mistry 2009 - Rav Wilding 2008 - Jessie Wallace 2007 - Gaby Logan 2006 - D J Spoony Theory doesn't quite hold up for the first 3 series but maybe the voting was different as the money was going to Children In Need then and you could vote all week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Trouble is, is that it is not just a dancing competition. If it was, there would be no public vote (lets be honest, 99% of the general public know nothing about dancing, other than saying if we like a dance or not - the different steps etc go right over our heads). If it was all about dance, then the judges would have the only opinions that mattered. But that makes lousy TV! Instead, it is also a popularity contest - if the public like you, you stay in regardless of your dancing ability - at least for the first 2/3rds of the competition. If the public don't like you or don't warm to you - you go. Deborah did not have the fan base, Dave/Rachel etc do. Dancing has little to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbug Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Dave should go this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 If he doesn't I am going to find it difficult to watch next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Me too, I could watch him this week. There were some really good dances from the others though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 There were. Loved Rachel's dance. Dave's been fun but it really is time for him to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlina Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I hadn't watched this as last time I did, it really wound me up. I forgot that when I got embroiled by accident a couple of weeks ago - and it's winding me up again Rachel's quickstep which got so criticised a couple of weeks ago was massively difficult and she did a reasonable job with some very challenging steps - but seemed to get no credit for that at all Last night Abbey did a dance that wasn't difficult enough for a child's grade 1 exam (all holds and showing off), but got huge praise. I guess I'm temperamentally unsuited to this stuff - I shall try not to watch tonight or I'll be the mad old bird shouting at the TV! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 We thought that Abi's dance was so over rated, it was wobbly and awkward. Her Viennese waltz the previous week was very good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I do that Me three - The Boy rolls his eyes at me and says 'it's only telly'. I wouldn't mind but it's the only thing I watch all week and I get quite involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Well another by disappointing result tonight Poor Rachel - I am sure she wouldn't have gone on to win the competition, but that's not the point, DAVE IS RUBBISH! Please excuse the shouting but I feel very passionately about this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Me too - I woke the dogs up with my shouting! Travesty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 This seems to be a personality competition, the results don't reflect dancing ability - very disappointing again, I may just give up watching. Will Dave or Mark go on to win it!!!!! They both should have gone by now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I was shouting too, it was so sad to see Rachel go, last week I wouldn't have minded so much because her dance was poor, this week she did her best dance so far and performed it even better during the dance off. Abi also performed her dance better in the dance off, I suppose at least Rachel did herself proud and left on a high. She is obviously such a fan of Strictly and it was her dream come true. If Dave doesn't go next week, I will stop watching. The only other people I could stand to go instead would be either Fiona or Mark, although Mark does have a natural rhythm and he is another great inspiration for the larger people out there as was Lisa last year. You can be large and still move well. The popularity or lack of it is really starting to show, but I really don't know who is voting for Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I'm starting to lose interest with results like these. Not sure I will bother to watch next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbug Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Must say I actually like Marks dancing he moves around the floor quite well for a big bloke, and he makes me laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 That was so sad tonight. Rachel has gone at least 2 or 3 weeks earlier than she should. Dave should have gone out a long time ago with Fiona next then Rachel or Mark. Unbelievable! Felt so sorry for Abby as she was so upset to be up against Rachel, it was quite touching. At least Rachel went out on a high. I'm so fed up with Dave and the GBP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
