Originally Posted by SaraV1308:
“That could have been me.
Nicole told us about (I think) her tango week with Barnesy and that she gave the BBC a list of 5 songs she would like to use and they refused them all... and then she gave some more (while training John on a certain song) but again refused... and the Beeb turned round and gave her a song I think only 2 days before the show.”
It might have been but I'm not sure. I remember reading what you are referring to, but I don't remember a negative ending. I thought it was a more general thing (it may not have been Nicole - that might be where I am getting confused - I am easily confused!
Originally Posted by thenetworkbabe:
“I wouldn't be at all surprised if a big majority of the SCD audience watched Brucie in the same Time Slots 35 or whatever years ago . In that sense he is vital to the show and 500k is actually the market rate for the return he brings in. Put another way how many people do you think watch for Brucie and how many for Craig - if their salaries reflect that they are right in market terms.”
I'll admit to watching Bruce on The Generation Game as a child, but I didn't watch any of his other shows until he did Strictly.
That's not to say I wasn't aware of just how many shows he was part of which was a lot (
if anyone doubts this then check this out), so I am not surprised in the least he is so highly paid.
I definitely don't watch for Bruce, but he is an integral part of the show for me and I doubt if a lot of people realise how skilful he is at his job - even making fun of his dodderiness (is that a word?). Bruce will never be everyone's favourite, but then nobody ever is. Like it or not the man is a legend.