Just exactly what use did Brian response have ?

All I can say is if I were injured what I would want from my partner would be , support , empathy , being told that everything will be alright all the things that he could have done

Instead of which he made a drama out of very little and really wasn't that much of a help to anyone !

But sometimes you can't control your reactions. While you may be the sort of person that can control your response to a situation (and good for you if you are), others react instinctively without thinking - how much use am I being? Brian probably did do all of the things that you suggested when Ali was actually injured but later on (without Ali remember) he perhaps he just gave himself up to genuine emotion?

He also wasn't actually that uncontrolled and emotional.

I've just watched it again and interestingly it seemed to be Claudia's reactions and part in the interview which seemed to heighten the emotion.

Brian just delivered the facts, said that he was hopeful but also realistic. He did mention he was shaking, but that is most likely down to a combination of live tv adrenalin, watching the slip up, worry etc.

It was probably the first time he'd seen the footage.

When it actually happened, they didn't know if it was bad or not and he was busy being supportive to Ali and doing what needed to be done for her to experience any shock over it, so when he saw the footage, and then had to talk about it in detail, probably for the first timel, I'd imagine that's when it hit him. Don't forget that until she had the MRI scan on Tuesday, they thought she'd injured her foot badly and she still wasn't able to walk when Brian was on ITT yesterday.

She was terrible. I agree crass and as subtle as a brick. I hope she's warmer with her own family because she was ultra cold to Brian.

Oh, I agree - I posted earlier that I didn't quite see what people were getting so aerated about. Just making a point that some people find it more difficult to control their emotions than others and (unfairly in my view) find themselves condemned by those who pride themselves on "keeping a stiff upper lip".

I'm a bit confused now. (<- see confused smiley )

I just watched Thursday night's ITT and everybody is training and dancing as normal.
There was a clip of Ali saying that she sprained her ankle and we were shown Brian sort of massaging it and exercising it - Ali btw seemed quite cheerful and upbeat.

What happened to the bruised bones and Ali not being able to walk?

I'm now asking myself, what was Wednesday's dramatic interview with Brian all about?
I'm also saying to myself (I talk to myself a lot!) Claudia acted correctly and imo saved Brian and Ali from a great deal of embarrassment.

What a difference a day makes - eh?

That's what I mentioned yesterday, I got really confused and wondered if she'd slipped over on her ankle then did the major damage after that.

Unless it got worse overnight? That's possible right?

Ali seemed very matter of fact and upbeat about it in the VT, as though it was something and nothing.

Winklepin comes across as a Davina wannabee, she is married with kids, but still thinks she is a teenager

The vt was obvously just after she hurt herself and the extent of the injury wasn't known.

Brian said on ITT that they didn't realise at first how bad it was. Like any bruising i imagine it takes a while to come out.

I think it was a bit daft of them on ITT to show the footage they did last night, especially after Brian's appearance the night before.

It kind of made out like nothing much was wrong which was the complete opposite of how Brian had been on Wednesday. A little bit of continuity would not go amiss on the show.

I know. they did the same last week including Jade in all the VTs. I'm not sure what else they could have done though. If they do dance this weekend then it would be unfair that they've been missed out of the VTs.

They probably thought showing the little clip of Ali saying she'd hurt herself was enough even though its obvious she didn't know the extent of it at that point.

I was happy to see Ali and Brian's training footage but, showing it without an update on Ali's injury seems quite misleading. Ali talking about her injury was obviously before they realised the extent of the injury, Brian on ITT was talking about it roughly 48 hours later during which time Ali had seen a specialist and had an MRI.

I find it hard to believe that some people find it so easy to jump in and be negative. How would you feel if something you had put your heart and soul into could be taken away from you in such an unfortunate way?

SCD and Ali obviously mean a lot to Brian and I for one think a lot more of him for showing how much they mean to him. Anyway he was hardly weeping and wailing.

There was no weeping and wailing, but there was a show of genuine emotion from Brian. This made me feel uncomfortable but that is more to do with my inability to cope with public displays of emotion and not a critism of Brian at all!

Whilst I don't believe Claudia was in anyway crass or insensitive she did loose the fluidity of the interview and stubbled somewhat in the middle. Unfortunate but not something worth causing an issue over.

Love Brian and Ali btw and hope they are able to muddle through on Saturday.

The whole thing was very confusing. What exactly did happen to her?

They showed that footage, but never actually said what the diagnosis was

Its not as if Ali is a famous celebrity anyway

Brian is supposed to be a PROFESSIONAL dancer, therefor should have left Ali alone. Own fault for mixing business with pleasure

Well Brian said it was bone bruising. Now i've no idea what that means but it sounds pretty bad.

Honestly, I think it's a natural reaction for a person to be concerned for their dance partner regardless of any personal relationship.