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Old 19-11-2009, 22:21
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Does anyone see the point of Len's "Master"Class section of ITT.
The pairing of Claude (who hasn't a rhythmic bone in her body) and Len for an alleged teaching session is ludicrous.

It's not funny and it's not instructional so please delete it from the schedule.
I agree its gone beyond a joke now and is just annoying and cringeworthy. I like Claudia but she has no interest in wanting to learn to dance, because Len has been explaining the same dances to her for the past hundred years and she still hasn't a clue.

It could be a very enlightening part of ITT for anyone wanting to learn if they had someone who really was interested in learning.
Why don't they bring back some of the past celebs who managed to do well on SCD and let Len demonstrate some of the steps and moves with them.
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Old 19-11-2009, 22:31
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I thought tonight's was hilarious

Yes, it's probably not the best way of teaching steps, but it's brilliant entertainment!
Me too! Before this series I hated Len's Masterclass, but the tone this year is just right!

ITT (and Claudia) has been on top form this series, a vast improvement compared with the last couple of years - 10/10 for me!
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Old 19-11-2009, 22:31
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It's a bit of fun!! 5 minutes of mucking about in an entire week of shows isn't too much and I still find them quite funny. The rest of the week is dedicated to serious dancing, I actually welcome a very brief break from it.

I wouldn't want to watch it every day, but I enjoy it once a week.
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Old 19-11-2009, 22:38
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Tess is too charismatic to replace. She is also a natural in front of the camera.
You must have a different Tess on your tv than the one I see every week!!!!
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Old 19-11-2009, 22:49
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You must have a different Tess on your tv than the one I see every week!!!!
There seems to have been some confusion with the word charisma

It isn't synonymous with bland.
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Old 19-11-2009, 22:49
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I loved it, it made me laugh out loud.

Anything innocent and charming which makes people laugh surely can't be pointless?
I agree AD, especially with all the sagas in this series of SCD like waiting to hear how Jade is every night.

I thought it was brilliant, I cried with laughter, Len was roaring with laughter too I think Claudia should have a bigger part in the show, even take over from Tess ?
Actually, much as a I love Brucie I did think Tess did a fabulous job in his place on Saturday night and Claudia was better than Tess in the Tesspit. I could go for them as the two presenters.

...Getting rid of the annoying pointless Stats man would be a better idea if you ask me
I'll vote for that too - Quiz mike would better if we have to have a 'stats' bit on the show.
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Old 19-11-2009, 22:52
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The stats are pointless.

Whatever a dance scored in the past was only relative to the other dances performed that night "and how generous/critical the judges felt at that moment."
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Old 19-11-2009, 22:52
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Good plan, Buddy

Quizmike can have my vote too if he wants it
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Old 19-11-2009, 22:54
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I'm just after watching it now and thought it was absolutely priceless
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Old 19-11-2009, 22:56
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Todays Rumba Masterclass was a piece of comic gold. I was in hysterics (as were Len and Claude)
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Old 19-11-2009, 23:07
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You must have a different Tess on your tv than the one I see every week!!!!
No, I think we're on the same page
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Old 19-11-2009, 23:17
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Very, very funny. Tonight Len's Masterclass made my day - I love Claudia, completely zany. I wonder what she will be "taught" or attempting next week? May be a section from Chris Parker's Cape twirling Paso or Tom Chambers leap from his Showdance - the mind actually boggles.
Have they done the lifts in a Smooth yet?

I so laughed at Len tonight trying to control the less-than-elegant-superbly-executed lines that are not our Claudia

Did anyone else catch his Health and Safety Award comment?
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Old 20-11-2009, 02:38
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I agree with the OP.
I love Claudia, and I love ITT but this section is just stupid and pointless.
If they had any intention of really teaching/learning anything, Claudia would take of those shoes for starters, and stop over doing the 'I'm so clumsy' act.
Perhaps if they did it once per series it'd be funny, but once a week is as bad as seeing Bruce's shuffle every Saturday.
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Old 20-11-2009, 07:35
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I normally really can't stand Len and hate any of his segments, but this year's masterclass is guaranteed to get me laughing. My kids and I chuckle through the whole segment, mostly because of Claudia's perfect comic timing and also because of the added twist of trying to emulate an "iconic moment" from Strictly's catalogue.
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Old 20-11-2009, 07:43
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Claudia is absolutely priceless and I love the masterclass. Tonight was the best yet!
Totally agree - we need to keep this part
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Old 20-11-2009, 07:47
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I think the word comedy is lost in many people's vocab.
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Old 20-11-2009, 07:49
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I thought it was brilliant. I was laughing so much I nearly wet myself.

It has been much better this year and I've really enjoyed it. As someone else said, five minutes once a week isn't too much to complain about. Claudia is a gem!
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Old 20-11-2009, 08:05
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I found it hilarious last night.
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Old 20-11-2009, 08:38
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So did I .Great stuff .

I laughed out loud from start to finish .
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Old 20-11-2009, 09:25
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I agree AD, especially with all the sagas in this series of SCD like waiting to hear how Jade is every night.



Actually, much as a I love Brucie I did think Tess did a fabulous job in his place on Saturday night and Claudia was better than Tess in the Tesspit. I could go for them as the two presenters.



I'll vote for that too - Quiz mike would better if we have to have a 'stats' bit on the show.
Talking of Brucie, has anyone heard how he is, everyone has had their ailments mentioned, but nothing about the old timer
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Old 20-11-2009, 09:58
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Good idea to have a serious bit on how to do the dance, but please don't take Claudia and her 'stilts' away from the masterclass. Last night was absolutely hysterical, I genuinely can't remember the last time I laughed so much
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Old 20-11-2009, 10:07
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Does anyone see the point of Len's "Master"Class section of ITT.
The pairing of Claude (who hasn't a rhythmic bone in her body) and Len for an alleged teaching session is ludicrous.

It's not funny and it's not instructional so please delete it from the schedule.
I love it!

Despite Claudia's total incompetence I have learned a few dance steps and their "peformances" especially the John Sergeant dance had me cryig with laughter.
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Old 20-11-2009, 12:11
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It's not funny and it's not instructional so please delete it from the schedule.

It was hilarious last night!
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Old 20-11-2009, 13:38
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Gotta agree with most of the posters here - the masterclass is hysterical, especially the last 2. I was crying with laughter last night.

It's meant to be funny and neither of them take it seriously.

I'd definitely get rid of Stats Man though. He's so annoying. Although I do have a little giggle when he makes himself laugh (the few times I don't fast forward him that is).
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Old 20-11-2009, 13:40
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Talking of Brucie, has anyone heard how he is, everyone has had their ailments mentioned, but nothing about the old timer
He'll be back on Saturday.
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