Originally Posted by Jan2555*GG*:
“But his appearance in the dance off is an indication that he isnt popular enough to stay out of the dance off unless he is at the top of the board. So it looks like that statement isnt accurate.”
I can understand why he didn't do well on last Saturday's show.
He came second in the running order after a barnstorming performance by Chris.
Ricky & Nat had been told by the head choreographer to tone down their performance from how they'd been practising it so it was hesitant, mistakes were made and the performance was flat. Certainly not an inspiring routine for voters.
Laila & Anton were on last and did a routine that pleased three of the judges and irked Craig - coming on last is a big advantage with a 15 minute window and also Craig being a bit mean would inspire some votes too. (Thought Anton danced it beautifully and Laila looked beautiful!)
All these things came together (plus the Liverpool stuff might've been voter neutral or it might have put some off - we'll never know) and Ricky was in the dance off.
We can't know if it was the perfect storm of events last Saturday or a real problem with his public support.