She's not spoiling the show - she won't be in it long enough.
The BBC knew Right From The Start that putting Ann Widdicombe into the series was to add the 'light' touch: she would never be serious, could never be a graceful winner - but - but everybody last year was moaning like hell about "having to view a bunch of nobodies" so they put in Ann, who is definitely a known figure. A fuller figure, yes, and not another Alesha or Rachel, but you can't have everything.
Whoever choreographed Ann and Anton's salsa did an excellent job - we knew it was going to be "aweful", we knew it couldn't be a sizzling salsa, but it was pure fun. Anton did not camp up the routine more than he had to, and managed to remain a foil to someone who is unable to bounce a football, let alone bounce around like one.
It was funny. The audience and judges laughed but the power is with the general public - they will not let another Sergeantgate ruin Strictly - My guess (and I haven't watched this Sat part 2 alias Sunday evening show yet; so please DON'T correct me if she's gone out already) - my guess is that she will go out in Round 2 or Round 3 max - not even Anton's fan club could keep her in longer.
Meanwhile, let's just enjoy the one comic act as a foil to the 12 or 13 other more serious efforts (I don't think Paul Daniels has high expectations, and Peter goalkeeper shouldn't).
The BBC knew Right From The Start that putting Ann Widdicombe into the series was to add the 'light' touch: she would never be serious, could never be a graceful winner - but - but everybody last year was moaning like hell about "having to view a bunch of nobodies" so they put in Ann, who is definitely a known figure. A fuller figure, yes, and not another Alesha or Rachel, but you can't have everything.
Whoever choreographed Ann and Anton's salsa did an excellent job - we knew it was going to be "aweful", we knew it couldn't be a sizzling salsa, but it was pure fun. Anton did not camp up the routine more than he had to, and managed to remain a foil to someone who is unable to bounce a football, let alone bounce around like one.
It was funny. The audience and judges laughed but the power is with the general public - they will not let another Sergeantgate ruin Strictly - My guess (and I haven't watched this Sat part 2 alias Sunday evening show yet; so please DON'T correct me if she's gone out already) - my guess is that she will go out in Round 2 or Round 3 max - not even Anton's fan club could keep her in longer.
Meanwhile, let's just enjoy the one comic act as a foil to the 12 or 13 other more serious efforts (I don't think Paul Daniels has high expectations, and Peter goalkeeper shouldn't).
