This is my 3rd post in as many days (and the buzz word is hone) but do posters think that Alesha Dixon will have to play the nicey nicey card, it just that she has too much to lose, as she is still a major recording artist who relies on the good will of the viewers and if she "steps over" the mark then she will know about it. Also if that is the case does that mean that the rest of the judges will have to also pay it safe, as if people are supporting Alesha it will make them even more bad, I cannot see Alesha being anything like Arelene as even as a recording artist that behaviour would not be acceptable to her listeners, what does anyone think.....

Is Alesha a major recording start?

Surely she lost her recording contract and her singing career was only resurrected after Strictly. I'm sure it was discussed during the programme.

As for her being nicey, nicey - well I can't see her being too harsh, and that with her lack of experience might make her performance too anodyne.

She is a major recording artist at the moment though surely? She's had two top five singles and a top 40 album in the last year, she's got her own tour and also a spot supporting Enrique Iglesias. How she got there isn't necessarily relevant to that.

That's what I was thinking. she has a lot going for her at the moment and she will not want to rock the boat, I was thinking how quickly Jordan/Jade Goody fell from Grace and thats is why I am asking the question, and it might verberate from the other panel members ie if everyone loves Alesha for her kindness, judging by the egos that everyone else on the panel has (from what I have been reading from the other posters) then they will also have to hone or become very jealous of Alesha

I agree and as to the OP's question that's like asking for tonight's lottery numbers!

I think we need to see what approach she takes first before we can answer the question. I've seen Alesha on other programmes where she has given her opinions and it hasn't all been nicey nicey.

she is a major recording star, not just in the UK, she was recently no 1 in france and spain as well, and if i remember correctly her album was no 1 in Japan after strictly finished, i dont think these countries would even have been aware of strictly come dancing success. I think she will just be herself, which is probably why the BBC asked her to do it.

As long as we don't get the braying donkey laugh after every comment from Alesha, if we do then we will know she is not to be taken seriously.

If we do, it will put her exactly in the same league as all the other judges who play to the crowd.

I think she will be bland because she cant be anything else really......she surely cant be blind to all the chat about her not being qualified for the job from all quarters, so I think she will be careful about what she says and therefore a non-entity on the panel.

Agreed, I also hope we do not have any 'promoting new single,album or her singing said single, album' OR OMG what would be worse is a spot singing and dancing with Brucie..........pass the shotgun

There is no comparison between Alesha and the two unmentionables you mentioned, no conceivable comparison whatsoever.

I am sure Alesha will do her best and be the lovely generous happy girl is always is, but it sounds as if some people have already made up their minds to criticise her, HOWEVER/WHATEVER she does or say on the show.

I imagine Alesha will comment on the performance aspects of the dances, rather than try to comment on technical matters - unless they are obvious to everyone.

One thing to remember is that the judges don't see the TV - they see a live performance in front of them, and - if you remember - several judges have remarked on that in past series.

JJ

So, she'll be telling us what we already know.
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Doing your best and being a lovely generous happy girl does not make you suitable for a job!

I like Alesha very much, but I honestly don't feel she is suited to the job she is taking, I just can't see what substance of any note she could offer.

Just because people feel she isn't right for the job doesn't mean they don't like her or are not willing to see how it goes - people have the right to their opinion as you have the right to yours.

There is a reason why people are criticising her - and that is that in accepting this job, she appears to have failed entirely to realise the wider implications that would result from accepting such a position.

I won't criticise her "HOWEVER/WHATEVER she does or say on the show" .....I will see and make an informed decision then, but my opinion, for now based on a perception of what is required as a basic for the job she has accepted, is that she isn't qualified to judge, and if she is there to comment on performance etc, she will be in a difficult position and I agree with Jan that it will come over as being bland.....so for me, I can't see that she will offer anything of note.

I would prefer to be wrong because I want to see judges who make me think that they are doing the job I require of them i.e. since the pros are teaching an exacting skill, that they are able to judge and comment on it - and if she can do that, then good on her and I will be all for her.

People would rarely criticise someone "whatever they did" - most people would at least offer a considered argument based on what is on the table in front of them.

I agree - what a ridiculous comparison.

No - thats the point - the judges DONT see what we see!!

they will be telling us what they think we should be seeing... and explaining why we should vote for certain partnerships...

won't make any difference in my opinion. The fans will still vote the same way they have always done (ie against the judges).

You are probably right, Sara!!!

JJ

Alesha will change how the game is played forever!

How?

JJ

Alesha is charming, engaging and able to string a sentence together. That's already three things she has over Arlene, she just needs to be herself and give her honest reaction to the dances and she will be a great addition to the show.

Sounds good to me.

JJ

It was not the comparison of Alesha and Jordan/Jade/even Kerry Katona, it was just the speed that it back fired on them, I do not think that Alesha Dixon would be immune from such hostilities from the press, and even at the start if she is not "up to parr" then she will have a really rough ride as she is still being compaired to Arlene!

My Thought exactly, well said

Perhaps that's what the first 2 shows are about?

It seems odd to me that there are 2 extra shows, on a Friday, but if maybe they are non-competetive programmes that are giving alesha a chance to get her feet under the table without the pressure of judging?

Just a thought - could be completely wrong.