And of course the lovely Aled - how could I forget.

1. N/A
2. N/A
3. Colin
4. Mark & Louisa
5. Alesha
6. Rachel
7. Ricky
8. Not sure. Leaning towards Scott and Kara.

You're not. I voted for Matt DA that year, partly cos he was a fantastic dancer but admittedly partly because I couldn't stand her, found her intensely irritating, over the top, loud, screechy and over-rated.

You can imagine my joy when they invited her back as a judge.

1. Natasha and Brendan
2. Jill and Darren
3. Zoe and Ian
4. Mark and Karen, Louisa and Vincent, Emma and Darren
5. Alesha and Matthew (though I liked Gethin and Camilla very much)
6. Tom and Camilla, Rachel and Vincent, Austin and Erin, Jodie and Ian
7. Ali and Brian, Chris and Ola, Jade and Ian
8. Pamela and James, Matt and Aliona, Scott and Natalie, Kara and Artem

Lol my feelings exactly

Here goes
S1- Chris Parker (sorry, but I couldn't warm to Natasha, he was funny and THAT paso lol)
S2- Jill and Darren
S3- Zoe and Ian (robbed) but had a soft spot for James and Camilla and did enjoy Goughy's progress
S4- Mark and Karen plus Louisa should have finished second
S5- Matt DA and Flavia but liked Gethin and Camilla & Kenny and Ola (what can I say, i've got a thing for bad paso dobles)
S6- Didn't really have a fave, supported Heather (cos of Brian lol) qite liked Jodie but was eventually won over by Tom and Camillas showdance
S7- Ali and Brian, Anton and Laila. Didn't like Chris H or Ricky W but love Ola and glad for her that they won
S8- Still undecided, got a soft spot for 6 of the remaining couples so will see how things go

I find this year that I really like almost all the couples and dont dislike any.

I think Paul would have been the only one at risk, but he behaved well enough to make it through.

I never watched all the series, and even the ones I did see I haven't always had a clear favourite at the time. In hindsight though these are the ones I would pick...

Series 3 : Zoe & Ian
Series 4 : Louisa & Vincent
Series 5 : Matt & Flavia
Series 6 : Rachel & Vincent
Series 7 : Zoe & James (Went out way too soon)

Series 8 : Rooting for Jimi and Flav!!

S1 Didn't watch.
S2 Didn't watch.
S3 Didn't watch.
S4 Mark and Karen, Vincent and Lousia.
S5 Alesha and Matt, don't like Alesha as a judge.
S6 Didn't really have an overall fav. Liked Rachel's routines, didn't dislike Tom just Camilla.
S7 Liked Chris and Ola, indifferent mostly to Ricky I think, but he could dance. Didn't like Natalie.
S8 Leaning towards Matt and Aliona, Kara and Scott (he he drops the monkey act and doesn't mention Dead Nan anymore) if they continue to improve. Wait and see how they develop.

S3Colin
S4Mark
S5Alesha. I loved her dancing but can't bear her now.
S6 Rachel
S7Couldn't find one couple who stood out.

Apart from my series 5 winner, I've never supported the preferred couple, usually because I support the best dancer over personality lol. I didn't watch S1 so here's my list ...

S2 > Jill & Darren
S3 > Zoe & Ian
S4 > Emma & Darren
S5 > Alesha & Matthew
S6 > Tom & Camilla
S7 > Ricky & Natalie

This year so far I'm supporting Kara & Artem first, then Scott & Natalie and Pamela & James.

Series 1. Didn't watch.
Series2. I adored Jill from the off, she was/is such a fabulous dancer. I think she's still the best there's ever been. The warmth was palpable, not just the technique. She and Darren were a fantastic partnership. Also enjoyed Aled and Lilia a lot from what I can remember.
Series3. Goughie all the way! He and Lilia did the best routines for me by far and they were so much fun together. And he inspired more people to start dancing then anyone else. Zoe was unfortunately an overmarked teachers pet especially by Bruno which hindered her in the end, but she should have come second with her showdance. She had a great presence on the floor and I loved that Tango.
Series4. Mark and Karen. The salsa and the AT still give me goosebumps, and a perfect match. Wasn't fussed about anyone else that year.
Series5. Gethin and Kelly. Kelly from the off, and Gethin from about halfway through. Alesha and Matthew left me cold for whatever reason.
Series6. Austin and Erin from the very first VT. Absolutely chuffing chuffing robbed. He was seriously brilliant. Glad Tom won in the end.
Series7. Cola! Yeah baby! Everyone else last year was...boring.

So far this series the only couple that really make me sit up and pay attention is Matt and Aliona but am quite partial to Kara and Artem.

Funny - more or less the same as you except series 5 and 7 (especially Chirs ).

I agree with this year except I don't find Tina very engaging (although have seen enough of her maybe) and I do like Pam despite my reservations about her and not being keen on James.

Wow, we are in synch! My thoughts exactly.

Series 1-3, didn't watch
Series 4 - Ramps.
Series 5 - Matt DA
Series 6 - Austin
Series 7 - Chris
Series 8 - too many! Jimi, Matt, Scott, Pamela (in that order - at least for today)