When watched last night's show I felt something was lacking in the way it was hosted.
I can not put my finger on it.
Tess and Claudia (now Claud) are obviously experienced on the show, but for me it just did not work.
I did not watch the show with any sort of critical head on, but as we were watching it I could not help but say that I did not warm to the way they were hosting in together.
I agree that things weren't quite right last night with Tess and Claudia, but think it would be retrogressive to bring Bruce back. Hope it isn't sexist of me to feel that a male and female presenter duo would be better. Somehow Tessa and Claudia seem like giggly schoolgirls at the moment -but give them a few programmes and they may settle down. Hope so, anyway
Gravitas - dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner.
You think it had that in previous years? I disagree. Think there was far more dignity last night and more serious without the cringeworthy "jokes". Claudia and Tess are definitely charming.
just no - Bruce made the decision to retire - thankfully
I thought the show ran really well last night
Love Tess and Claudia together, they just get on with the job in hand - presenting - there is no stupid ridiculous jokes, no interrupting the judges, no awful tap dancing and (hopefully) no singing!
same here as I prefer having two presenters who are not of the same gender
Claudia looks like a refugee from the Addams family and the show seems soulless without Brucie
Exactly how I feel. They should have replaced Bruce with a male, preferably one with dance experience. I did think it was time for Bruce to retire but it was a mistake to bring in Claudia.
Lets see how it goes when we get into it. It might take a couple of weeks to bed in but I thought it lacked something last night. Claudia and Tess seemed like two schoolgirls at the school prom.
I agree. It's sadly lacking something now. Tess just doesn't cut it as the main presenter. I liked Bruce's interaction with the judges, whereas Tess is trying too hard and is even more false than usual. If such a thing were possible!
I liked Bruce very much but it was time for him to step down. He did so gracefully and with humour. It will be lovely to see him when he does the special shows but I don't want him to come back every Saturday at all. I like Tess and Claudia very much.
It flows so much better without him dithering away.
Quite right. The judges had more time as well without him interrupting all the time and I was so glad to not have to suffer the awful jokes.
I have to admit I don't think Strictly suits an hour slot on a Friday. It belongs to Saturday night entertainment and I think tonight and the future shows will sparkle.
...I liked Bruce's interaction with the judges, ...
Some of us found that his 'interaction' was nauseous, self-promoting, condescending, officious, inane, arrogant and at times downright rude. (Select any or all of those as you wish.)
Give it a couple of weeks to allow the dust to settle and it will seem like the show has always been like this.
No one is indispensible - even brucie - and his absence didn't do the ratings any harm - last night's opening show trounced X Factor and will probably do so again tonight!
I wouldn't want them to bring back Brucie, but replacing him with Tess just doesn't work.
I'm sure the reason for 2 women presenters is only because the BBC has been accused of sexism & are trying to prove otherwise. I don't dislike Tess or Claudia as such, but as joint presenters? Definitely NO.
The main thing I noticed was the start of the show was much more equal between the two presenters. I like the chemistry they have together too. I think it will settle down
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I can not put my finger on it.
Tess and Claudia (now Claud) are obviously experienced on the show, but for me it just did not work.
I did not watch the show with any sort of critical head on, but as we were watching it I could not help but say that I did not warm to the way they were hosting in together.
Disagree - it now lacks gravitas and charm
You think it had that in previous years? I disagree. Think there was far more dignity last night and more serious without the cringeworthy "jokes". Claudia and Tess are definitely charming.
just no - Bruce made the decision to retire - thankfully
I thought the show ran really well last night
Love Tess and Claudia together, they just get on with the job in hand - presenting - there is no stupid ridiculous jokes, no interrupting the judges, no awful tap dancing and (hopefully) no singing!
I like Darcey but she's not a natural in the judging role. She dries up far too easily.
same here as I prefer having two presenters who are not of the same gender
Claudia looks like a refugee from the Addams family and the show seems soulless without Brucie
Would have been happy with a Norton as replacement, but equally happy with just Claudia and Tess.
Exactly how I feel. They should have replaced Bruce with a male, preferably one with dance experience. I did think it was time for Bruce to retire but it was a mistake to bring in Claudia.
Lets see how it goes when we get into it. It might take a couple of weeks to bed in but I thought it lacked something last night. Claudia and Tess seemed like two schoolgirls at the school prom.
I agree. It's sadly lacking something now. Tess just doesn't cut it as the main presenter. I liked Bruce's interaction with the judges, whereas Tess is trying too hard and is even more false than usual. If such a thing were possible!
Suspect some of that was down to the presenters.
Quite right. The judges had more time as well without him interrupting all the time and I was so glad to not have to suffer the awful jokes.
I have to admit I don't think Strictly suits an hour slot on a Friday. It belongs to Saturday night entertainment and I think tonight and the future shows will sparkle.
Some of us found that his 'interaction' was nauseous, self-promoting, condescending, officious, inane, arrogant and at times downright rude. (Select any or all of those as you wish.)
But, as you say, he did interact.
No one is indispensible - even brucie - and his absence didn't do the ratings any harm - last night's opening show trounced X Factor and will probably do so again tonight!
I'm sure the reason for 2 women presenters is only because the BBC has been accused of sexism & are trying to prove otherwise. I don't dislike Tess or Claudia as such, but as joint presenters? Definitely NO.
100% agreed! I thought Tess was out of her depth.
I believe that they'll run with Tess and Claudia this year and bring in someone new to host in 2015 and Tess will also go.
Tess isn't a big enought name to pull in Saturday Night viewers and hold Strictly together.