I disagree.

There are many of us who didn't vote for her, but objected to the abuse that was thrown by those who claimed they were 'real dance' fans.

Thank you for this reassuring post.

I objected to the number of wind up threads declaring her to be the most popular, most loved, and the only possible reason for tuning into SCD. How wonderful she was, how witty and didn't she look lovely! Even the deluded lady herself said on ITT that the 'whole world was waiting to see what they'd do next.'

I am a 'real dance' fan but sometimes I stray and base my vote on other considerations - which is why initially I supported Jimi, Patsy and Gavin.

Jimi because he showed such enthusiasm and I could see so much potential that sadly was never realised. Patsy because I saw her blossom from nervous, vulnerability into a much happier, confident lady. I loved her. Gavin because his wit, which so many term arrogance, has me in stitches. Also he is the only competitor left who started from scratch and finally he gives 100% effort and determination.

In fairness to Ann - she started from scratch.

If Gavin by some miracle reaches the final I'll be behind him all the way. If not I'll revert to being a real dance fan and my vote will probably go to Kara or Matt; though I'll feel a bit of a traitor deserting Natalie - my favourite pro.

My expeience on DS has been quite the reverse of that you say here.

No worse than any other popularity led show. I just tend to ignore threads like that if they are posted in abundance, they tend to disappear if people don't post on them.

I don't find Gavin the least bit attractive (I find excessive vanity in a man a turn off), but leave those than do to post to their hearts delight, what harm does it do in the grand scheme of things?

Ann was invited onto 'Strictly' for one main reason and that was to create interest, awareness and increase the ratings.
She did that and more - probably beyond the production's wildest dreams.

She and Anton did a great job, everything they were asked to do.

I thought she was gracious and hit just the right note in her leaving speech, totally in character, with none of the over-sentimentality that others are tempted into.

Like a poster above though, I too had a chuckle at the height difference when the rest said their goodbyes - she got lost in the throng

She acceppted defeat gracefully BUT thank God she's gone!!!

Compared to her- Hitler

Even Hitler didn't handcuff prisoners giving birth.

I'm not so concerned about the manner of her going as the manner of her participating. Did she really give it a go? She didn't do the basic moves or wear the traditional clothes because she thought it might look in the least bit sexual. We should have put her in Strictly Come Morris Dancing.

Would rather we had morris dancing than posts like your last one...........

Exactly. The minority who did enjoy watching Ann seemed to have been subject to sarcastic remarks and "silent" abuse by some.

Do you know this? Maybe he did, maybe he didn't, but he had more than a few gassed before they had a chance to give birth.

P**t.

Thank you for your post tony. I get the impression the other poster is either trying to shock or is totally ignorant about Hitler. Either way......

This has got to be the most stupid and insulting post that I've seen on here in a long time.

A very accurate assessment.

Oh please. You're not still going on about her, are you? Let's just be grateful she has gone and give it a rest.

I think people (including me) were annoyed at her continued presence in the show long after her relevance (entertainment) had disappeared. So when I expressed disappointment and frustration, yes it was at the people voting for her and Ann herself for her constant self-promotion (something none of the other celebs did to that extent) but I feel I'm allowed to express that if that's how I feel and as long as I didn't bully people with my opinion, which I don't feel I did. So I'm not going to apologise for complaining about Ann any more than I expect those now complaining about their treatment for being an Ann fan to apologise for feeling hard done by.

First Claudia can see whether people give standing ovations in their own home, now other posters can see when I'm making rude gestures at the PC.

I knew that CCTV had proliferated across the UK in recent years, but I didn't realise it had reached these proportio

I'm gutted about her dance for Movie night, they missed a trick.

She should have been stood in a small pool surrounded by a wall at the beginning, looking removed and distant, and waving her arms about a bit, in comes Anton, the trainer, offering her Mackerel, which she refuses. The tempo of the music lowers, anns hump sags to one side showing her depression and utter despair.

Suddenly, the trainer (Anton) sees that captivation is destroying Ann and dances on the wall, While Antons using his best Brucie electrocuted pinocchio feet dance diversion, Ann is getting all harnessed up again by Keith the Rigger.

"Jump Widdy, Be free, break from your watery prison" Anton yells

She tries once but snags the bottom of her Mc Hammer undies on the top of the wall, a second attempt only manages to take out three rows of over close standing ovation applauders with her udders because the riggers lost grip, 50 people are now covered in lipstick!

The third attempt is so graceful, like a slow motion meteorite in reverse, she lands majestically in Antons arms, he spins her, she gracefully tumbles to the floor and Anton rolls her gently back into the Sea.

That's how I'd have done "Free Widdy."




I'll get my coat.

I don't think she is kind, but I think she is genuine. What you see is what you get, which is kind of refreshing. I would never have voted for her though, as she can't dance. I think she outlasted her time on SCD.

Nowhere near as grateful as I was.....

My bad - I larfed

Ann Widdecombe - Tired of her self promotion?

What else could she do?

Those who can dance, dance. Those who can't, have to get their votes however they can.

I thought she was gracious. Yes it was time for her to leave the show. Unfortunately I couldn't vote from where I live but if I could, I would have voted for her as well. (and voted for Pamela) I didn't like all the negative stuff other posters wrote about her.

The strange thing is on reflection, I don't think I would have changed last week's result. My reason being that I would not want to see Ann subjected to the relentless venom and nastiness that the judges would have subjected her to on Saturday in a desperate attempt to get her out before the final.

A polite question not a "catch" question, not trying to score any points at all.

But after Pamela danced the way you saw, had Ann survived as in 8 previous weeks to return in 3 days time, would you vote for Ann or Pamela?