The only thing winding me up is the apparent inability to ensure a three couple final.
I'm glad Arlene was replaced, Alesha has lightened up the judging panel considerably, it's much less grumpy now, even the couple of little spats are nothing compared to the meanness in it last year. I also think she's been fair in her marking in that she's giving a mark based on her own opinion. I've actually agreed with a lot of what she's said. For the record, my appraisal of Craig's Cha Cha was 'tortuous' - I just didn't say it out loud, I chose to say nothing!
I've thoroughly enjoyed watching at least half the contestants, but would have liked Phil, Zoe and of course, Jade, to be in for longer. These three plus both Ricky's, Ali, Chris and Nat's best dances I'd have been quite happy to see in the final again, I've found some of them just as memorable and enjoyable as any other year.
I loved that they gave the celebs the chance to do both a latin and a ballroom before being eliminated, if they could just do away with the dance off from quarter final onwards now, that would be great. And ensure a 3 couple final of course!