Originally Posted by LazySusan:
“As I have said before I don't think they can bring anyone back after they have been voted off as they would then have to offer to give the money back to all those who voted. As I'm sure some will complain that they wasted their money etc voting.”
But we're voting to save not to eliminate, so they probably wouldn't have to give the money back.
The BBC have left themselves a loophole anyway. This is from the terms and conditions of voting, as stated on the BBC's SCD website:
Quote:
“There are a number of contingencies which could occur during or before each show, as with any other live television programme. Contingencies cover withdrawal of any celebrity, professional dancer or judge for health reasons or other unforeseen circumstances or outside the control of the BBC. The remedial actions may include, but not be limited to changing the format of the show, including, removing, substituting or adding professional dancers and or judges; and cancelling, suspending or altering voting at any time. In the event of any contestant leaving the competition at any point prior to the quarter finals, the BBC will decide on whether to reinstate previous contestants i.e. the person with the highest score eliminated from the previous episode or equivalent, or to take other actions in accordance with the BBC's contingency plans as it deems necessary and appropriate to the circumstances.”
http://www.bbc.co.uk/strictlycomedan...t/voting.shtml
That information is easily accessible for anyone who chooses to look, so the BBC has covered themselves, should they bring back a previously eliminated contestant.