...the pace with Bruce drops to a snail dragging a stone. Last week, good pacing.

i disagree......its fine

Last week felt more of a drag without him to me

oh no it was worse last week i missed bruce

Bruce keeps it moving, thank god for him

I also thought at the beginning when everyone was sad about Jade he worked well in trying to lift everyone's spirits up. Last week it just stayed very flat.

Bruce keeps it moving alright, by telling stupid inane pointless jokes and then waiting for the audience to applaude. He then hurrys the judges because they run short of time.

He needs to realise it's not about him.

The fact that Bruce was back last night wasn't the reason tonights show dragged. It was a bit lacklustre as no one seemed to dance really well this week, none of the dances had the wow factor - a couple were awful ! This time last year I was excited as I had a favourite doing really well, and there was a lot of high marks being achieved. Last night I actually felt a bit bored for the first time, so I really hope things improve.