Strictly on the Way Out?

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OldLady

11-12-2009

Originally Posted by FluffyBunnykins:
“It might be the OP's interest is on the way out. I didn't watch the first 4 series (I wasn't in the UK) and I'm loving SCD. ”

I don't really have an interest. I have voted for two different couples so far and neither of them are left in. Of those left, I prefer Ricky but perhaps part of the problem for me is that I have failed to engage with any of this year's celebrities.

Scattyjan

11-12-2009

Originally Posted by quisling:
“I think it's lost a lot of what made it a great programme, but I don't think it's necessarily on the way out.

It's got bloated by it's sense of its own importance and it's turned in to a great big lumbering beast which due to its size is losing the ability to engage and connect with people.
A great big refresh is required, fresh people, fresh sets and a fresh attitude to stop it seeming hackneyed and repetitive.
A return to a more spontaneous, less manipulated, more fun show could make a huge difference.”

Have to agree with you there - the one thing most FM's agree on is a 3 couple final, and they've managed to screw it up in the past four series! That combined with the dance off has led to a lot of the bad-temperedness I think. Scrap the DO at the quarter final stage, keep the last eliminated couple in training in case of a drop out and a lot of the goodwill would return.

SeasideLady

11-12-2009

I think it's a great show and watch it every week, and every ITT. I loved series 5, supporting Alesha, and series 6 supporting Rachel. When one of the celebs you like the look of does well, as those two did, it makes it so much more watchable and exciting. This year I haven't had a favourite, and it has felt a bit " slower" for that. But still wouldn't miss it, and I know I'll get withdrawal symptoms when it's all over !

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