ha ha, i understand your cynicism, she can't win

It is exactly that..........an internet forum. People from all walks of life post their views and no-one is going to criticise grammar, because no-one is being paid to express their views on national television.
But Alesha Dixon is! There's the difference. I absolutely cringed when she said,
"I seen you'd really worked on that and I seen you really try. You was really gettin into it and enjoying it."
Surely to God they could get someone who has some semblance of understanding of English grammar!
English is Bruno's second language and he can manage to speak in coherent sentences, so why can't Alesha Dixon!?!

Maybe because she doesn't want to lower herself to address the petty complaints of people who try not to like her so much that the most they have to complain about is her very common misuse of the English language.

i think all those criticising her grammar are being pedantic, no body gives a 4 X, except the negative over critical, give it a rest and enjoy the dancing

I couldn't care less about her grammar to be honest, lets just stop laying into her all the time. We don't live in ideal world, so try and have minds that are more compromising please.

Ermm, not true to say nobody gives a 4X. You don't, and others don't, but many DO care, and many are irritated. The people who couldn't give a wotsit, are those who probably speak like that anyway and don't even notice.

Just on a point - Alesha didn't say that Matt didn't keep up. She said he looked like he was struggling to, as part of a package of criticism about his problems performing the dance (too serious and uncomfortable looking). Bruno agreed with her, telling Matt that he needed to relax more. Craig taking it as if she was saying he went technically wrong with his timing was incorrect, and just point-scoring on Craig's part, which he was doing all night sadly - sniping at Bruno constantly like he knows any better.

If one of the judges had a speech impediment and I found it easy to ignore it, would that mean I have to have one too? No. Please don't judge people just because they don't agree with you.

I agree with you most of the other judges say interesting things or things you go I can see that but didn't know why I felt that way with Alesha I mentally go 'whatever'. The only really bad thing is she has a mark and no one's allowed to crtitise her - I thought that when Kara and Claudia were going 'you got a nine from Alesha' as if that was harder to get than from the other judges. I remember thinking well 'that's not worth the card is printed on'. Besides it took a few weeks last year to miffed off about a duffer staying that the expense of someone better to become annoying so give her time.

Don't get me wrong I liked Alesha as a contestant and apart from her delusions that she has any value as a judge then I think she's a cool person. The reason why the 'hatus' are broken records is like the fans of the deposed pros - there are some things which don't become any less wrong with time.

A speech impediment?????????
Speaking ungramatically isn't a speech impediment!!!
A lisp, a cleft palate, a shortness of tongue and other medical conditions result in a speech impediment, not a lack of grammar knowledge.
I give up!

And she also said wtte "Your bum looks lovely in those trousers" which sums her up. At least Craig criticised Matt's dancing technique. If any one of the male judges had said to a female dancer ,"Your tits look great in that dress" there would have been outrage.

I didn't say she had one. It was a metaphor to hopefully point out how silly it is to say that people who aren't bothered by her misuse of the English language must speak just like her

Len told Ola that he spent most of the dance ogling her and didn't bother watching Paul much. Bruno and Craig pass comment on how sexy and gorgeous all the celebs look in pretty much every dance, particularly Bruno. I think Scott might need a restraining order by series end.

And the odd comment about peoples bums is nothing compared to the mind-numbing ovary-dribble that Arlene used to spray everywhere.

God, YES! How quickly people forget just how inappropriate and pervy Arlene was on a weekly basis.

I wonder why the Beeb renewed her contract actually. Weren't there rumours that she was not going to be back. I think she adds nothing - well, a bit of rubbish speech and inane mutterings perhaps.

I disagree but never mind all that ,Hello Mashed .!!

Not in my opinion. I like to hear criticism of the dancing - so that I can learn more - and I also like jokes. This programme is on way before the watershed and is watched by young children and so it needs to reflect that imo.

I don't like the tackiness.

I'll be slated for this but never mind Alesha's grammar did anyone hear Ola's grammar in the results show. When talking to Claudia she was saying DONE instead of DID all the time. "we done the best we could" , "Paul done what he was asked to do". Apalling imo.

On another planet maybe

I am becoming increasilngly tired of the derogatory comments made about anyone who is critical of Alesha.

Even when the comment is supported by reasoned argument the label of 'bashers' and 'haters' immediately comes into play - this time accompanied by the claim that we aren't actually watching the screen; a claim made only because we reserve the right to disagree with Alesha's supporters.

I could be similarly dismissive of Alesha fans - characterising them as Alesha worshippers, zealots or devotees etc. but I won't do that because this is a forum open to all views and opinions.

As for the celebs hanging on to every word Alesha has to say - not only do I find that difficult to swallow but the very idea is amusing.

Now if you said Craig I could understand it - every mark has to be earned and as such is truly cherished - but is anyone really on tenterhooks to hear "You was hot babe," or (to Gavin) "Your bum looks great." I wonder if Scott took anything to work on from the comment "Great outfit, QS is your dance."

I won't go on, I'm sure you get my drift - but before castigating all Alesha's critics try to consider the other point of view.

I would maybe be able to take people more seriously with their dislike of Alesha if every second thread about her wasn't poking fun at the way she speaks. That is scraping the bottom of the barrel in terms of things to complain about and comes off as petty.

Why should Alesha criticism transalte into hate, classism, racism, ageism or even jealousy?

Why can't it be recognised for what it is - a subjective point of view that considers Alesha inadequate for her current role on SCD?

You are free to disagree - but try not to tar Alesha's critics with insubstantiated prejudice and/or bigotry.

I'm sorry but I can't help the way I view it. So often in the past I've been told this show is about entertainment and not dancing - by people who voted for Chris Hollins for example. I always viewed this show as a dancing competition and I agree in that regard, Alesha is somewhat ill-qualified for the job. But since I've been told off for assuming this show is about dancing and that it's all about the entertainment value, I don't understand where the Alesha hate comes from if not from some sort of bigotry or jealousy

You're assuming all Alesha's criticism stems from hate - this leads you to question why; bigotry or jealousy?

The answer is neither; in the opinion of her critics she is simply unqualified for the position she occupies on the judging panel.

Those who disagree are free to do so.

I didn't say you weren't. But I can't help seeing it the way I see it.