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Why the hell has Anton been kept on?
Over Brian, Ian, Matt and Darren who far, far superior dancers than he is? Honestly when Anton dances Latin its hard to tell who's the pro and who's the celebrity, he resembles a performing chimp in a circus with his silly grin, waving his arms and legs all over the place. He also thinks using racist language is still acceptable and ammussing. The BBC sacked Carol Thathcher for that, why have they kept Anton.
I really hope the X Factor trounces it this year!
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I'm bored of the yearly Anton and a rubbish partner laugh their way to week 7 storyline.
Him and Brendan should have gone. |
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Agree, All the ones who have been 'sidelined' are waaaaaaaaaay more talented.
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Do you think they may have been concerned that it would be seen as a punishment for the debacle last year with the racist comments??
Just a thought- also maybe they think people like him more than the others? They do seem to be more than slightly out of touch with the fans... |
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I'm bored of the yearly Anton and a rubbish partner laugh their way to week 7 storyline.
Him and Brendan should have gone. With Matt and Ian, the only thing I can think of is that the BBC know which celebs they have in the pipeline this year and with them being tall they are not needed. Maybe no tall female celebs this time?I am dumbstruck over Brian. A very popular pro, who brought a lot of press attention last time around. Always seemed a fave of the producers, so I am shocked that they chose him to ditch. I will miss his contributions on ITT this year as he is so knowledgeable about dance. Darren and Lilia are also very popular. Although I think the producers have wanted rid of them for a while, just look at the duds they had. I supsect they only put them in this "troupe" to keep hardcore fans happy.. looks like it backfired. |
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Do you think they may have been concerned that it would be seen as a punishment for the debacle last year with the racist comments??
Just a thought- also maybe they think people like him more than the others? They do seem to be more than slightly out of touch with the fans... |
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I'm bored of the yearly Anton and a rubbish partner laugh their way to week 7 storyline.
Him and Brendan should have gone. |
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I do like Anton - his ballroom is wonderful but his Latin is dreadful. The logic of keeping him and sidelining Matthew and co is beyond me.
I notice the press release says that the other dancers have been offered the chance to be in the professional group, not that they will be. I suspect that Brian won't be the only one leaving
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Do you think they may have been concerned that it would be seen as a punishment for the debacle last year with the racist comments??
Just a thought- also maybe they think people like him more than the others? They do seem to be more than slightly out of touch with the fans... |
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He also thinks using racist language is still acceptable and ammussing.
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Du Beke said: "I must say immediately and categorically that I am not a racist and that I do not use racist language. "During the course of rehearsals Laila and I have exchanged a great deal of banter entirely in jest, and two weeks ago there was an occasion when this term was used between the two of us.
"There was no racist intent whatsoever but I accept that it is a term which causes offence and I regret my use of it, which was done without thought or consideration of how others would react. "I apologise unreservedly for any offence my actions might have caused." |
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Do you think 2 sell-out UK tours with I believe over 100,000 tickets sold is a reason?! It seems to me that the BBC is more in tune with the general public's afffection for Anton and Erin than the negativity displayed by a few on these boards, some - it must be said - with personal or professional axes to grind. By the way, Darren and Lilia's tours were not as well sold. Even though I personally think it's a huge shame they'll not be back for the next series there might be some lack of impartiality on the forums when it comes to just how 'popular' certain of the pro-dancers are.
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Do you think 2 sell-out UK tours with I believe over 100,000 tickets sold is a reason?! It seems to me that the BBC is more in tune with the general public's afffection for Anton and Erin than the negativity displayed by a few on these boards, some - it must be said - with personal or professional axes to grind. By the way, Darren and Lilia's tours were not as well sold. Even though I personally think it's a huge shame they'll not be back for the next series there might be some lack of impartiality on the forums when it comes to just how 'popular' certain of the pro-dancers are.
I don't think whether he is a popular personality is a factor in whether he should be kept on. His dancing is plain not up to standard. |
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Really surprised he wasn't let go this time.
I don't enjoy watching him dance Latin or choreograph Latin dances for whichever celeb he is paired with. But.............if the sidelined dancers are going to be helping the competing dancers with their choreography, maybe watching his latin dances this year will be less cringe worthy? Or am I being too optimistic? |
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But.............if the sidelined dancers are going to be helping the competing dancers with their choreography, maybe watching his latin dances this year will be less cringe worthy?
Or am I being too optimistic? |
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I'm really surprised they have kept Anton.
His Latin is way too weak for him to be included in the dance troupe & his Latin always lets his celebs down. |
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Really surprised he wasn't let go this time.
I don't enjoy watching him dance Latin or choreograph Latin dances for whichever celeb he is paired with. But.............if the sidelined dancers are going to be helping the competing dancers with their choreography, maybe watching his latin dances this year will be less cringe worthy? Or am I being too optimistic? |
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Maybe the BBC had decided not to sack any dancer outright, to avoid any claims of racism, ageism and whatnot (although they obviously underestimated the Daily Mail, who have already decided it's ageism even though Anton pushing 50 is still in the competition).
... so it's either dance troupe or teaching a celeb. Anton is clearly not up to being in a dance troupe. So they decide to keep him competing, provided it's with an old dear he can't do any damage with provided he keeps his foot out of his mouth. |
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Over Brian, Ian, Matt and Darren who far, far superior dancers than he is? Honestly when Anton dances Latin its hard to tell who's the pro and who's the celebrity, he resembles a performing chimp in a circus with his silly grin, waving his arms and legs all over the place. He also thinks using racist language is still acceptable and ammussing. The BBC sacked Carol Thathcher for that, why have they kept Anton.
I really hope the X Factor trounces it this year! ![]() Quote:
I'm bored of the yearly Anton and a rubbish partner laugh their way to week 7 storyline.
Him and Brendan should have gone. Quote:
I totally agree. I am actually baffled as to why the BBC chose the four they did?
With Matt and Ian, the only thing I can think of is that the BBC know which celebs they have in the pipeline this year and with them being tall they are not needed. Maybe no tall female celebs this time?I am dumbstruck over Brian. A very popular pro, who brought a lot of press attention last time around. Always seemed a fave of the producers, so I am shocked that they chose him to ditch. I will miss his contributions on ITT this year as he is so knowledgeable about dance. Darren and Lilia are also very popular. Although I think the producers have wanted rid of them for a while, just look at the duds they had. I supsect they only put them in this "troupe" to keep hardcore fans happy.. looks like it backfired. Quote:
Do you think they may have been concerned that it would be seen as a punishment for the debacle last year with the racist comments??
Just a thought- also maybe they think people like him more than the others? They do seem to be more than slightly out of touch with the fans...
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Maybe there was more to the ridiculous furore last year, as some people reported on here and the majority cose to ignore, than what was reported in the papers. Seems to me that the Beeb are showing Anton some loyalty after what happened last year.
I'm going to get bashed for this opinion but I'm past the point of caring. It appears that if you like Anton on this forum, then you aren't actually welcome. The bile on here is constant and ridiculous. |
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Maybe the BBC had decided not to sack any dancer outright, to avoid any claims of racism, ageism and whatnot (although they obviously underestimated the Daily Mail, who have already decided it's ageism even though Anton pushing 50 is still in the competition).
... so it's either dance troupe or teaching a celeb. Anton is clearly not up to being in a dance troupe. So they decide to keep him competing, provided it's with an old dear he can't do any damage with provided he keeps his foot out of his mouth. ![]()
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50 ... are you serious? Is he really that old??
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Well he claims to be 43. But a few people in the know say he's nearer 50 than he cares to admit.
No wonder he's not up to standard. Surely age isn't going to be on his side against all these younger dancers
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Over Brian, Ian, Matt and Darren who far, far superior dancers than he is? Honestly when Anton dances Latin its hard to tell who's the pro and who's the celebrity, he resembles a performing chimp in a circus with his silly grin, waving his arms and legs all over the place. He also thinks using racist language is still acceptable and ammussing. The BBC sacked Carol Thathcher for that, why have they kept Anton.
I really hope the X Factor trounces it this year! ![]() |
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Maybe there was more to the ridiculous furore last year, as some people reported on here and the majority cose to ignore, than what was reported in the papers. Seems to me that the Beeb are showing Anton some loyalty after what happened last year.
I'm going to get bashed for this opinion but I'm past the point of caring. It appears that if you like Anton on this forum, then you aren't actually welcome. The bile on here is constant and ridiculous. |
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Well he claims to be 43. But a few people in the know say he's nearer 50 than he cares to admit.
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With Matt and Ian, the only thing I can think of is that the BBC know which celebs they have in the pipeline this year and with them being tall they are not needed. Maybe no tall female celebs this time?