Has been the same from day 1 - Kara and Artem first, Matt and Aliona 2nd. I vote for both but always give K&A an extra vote (or 3!)

I have my fingers crossed for both couples getting to the final 2, and although I'd prefer a Kara win, I won't be too disappointed if Matt pips her to it.

Kara and Artem, she is now at the level of a pro, even the judges have said this, she is truly the best female we have had on the show, dare I say the best dancer on the show ever!

Kartem.

On consistency through the two nights, Kara and Artem, although my favourite dance of the whole weekend was Matt and Aliona's Tango

Kara and Artem, but I hope that Matt and Aliona and Pam and James also make it to the final.

Kartem....... again!


PD???? Is that really you???????

Kara and Artem- they are simply sublime!

Now my favourite couple ever on SCD.

Team Kartem all the way!!!!!!!

Kara and Atrtem. Two amazing dances this weekend.

This poll at this stage has always given us the winner. Kara and Artem will take the trophy.

Is this really true? Have seen lots of people saying this. If so, has it been right from series 1?

I would love this poll to be right but I wonder maybe it's mostly right but has been out on 1 or 2 series. Any more detail that long standing FMs have to back up the assertion that the DS favourites poll is always right would be great.

Matt and Aliona

Kara and Artem

These are the polls I've been able to find. Maybe someone can find the others (if they do exist)

2009

After Laila was voted out:
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s....php?t=1176623

2008

From the weekend Austin was voted out (poll was put up before the Saturday show aired)
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...d.php?t=947851

From the weekend everyone got through:
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...d.php?t=952270

2007

After Letitia was voted out:
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...d.php?t=708581

After Gethin was voted out:
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...d.php?t=712741

2006

After Emma was voted out:
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...d.php?t=500371

Thanks SuzieQ12 - so it's been right for the last 4 years at least. Hope this is a good omen.

Pamela and James with Matt and Aliona as second favouite.

Sorry but I can't stand Kara.

I would love Pamela nad James to win now

Kara and Artem. I just adored their Viennese Waltz.

Matt and Aliona a close second.

Team Kartem, ofcourse (duh).
Every dance is a suprise and brings pre-jitters like nobody's business. They move as one and make you feel lost in the moment every single time (since their Paso).

Hottest couple EVER on Strictly or Dwts USA (and I've seen them all).

Totally agree that they are the hottest couple ever on SCD and DWTS. those rumba outfits secured the title for them for me!

Matt and Aliona

Well on past performances.........

Matt and Aliona and I think he has the public vote behind him...and has for weeks now.
Kara and Artem, good...but something lacking in Artem he is too wooden/false
Pam / James......James is just tooo eager......

No one has danced a perfect dance yet.......so they have not been at the top of the game and certainly no one has produced a 40 dance yet.

Judges have brushed past some really bad mistakes like Scott did, he forgot his steps......how bad is that....and I think he got a 8 or 9.....pure fantasy.

Be interesting now that the judges cant save their favourites anymore....

So Pam - 3rd
Kara - 2nd
Matt - winner.......I predict.

Matt (:

Kara and Artem - the level she reached in that rumba was unbelievable and was higher than any other latin dance we've ever seen on Strictly imo. Not only did she do very difficult choreography, she did it correctly with advanced technique and her rumba walks were insanely good. She adjusted her balance once and her foot lifted a few cms too high once - both are nothing in comparison to the content and quality in the routine as a whole. Still amazed by how well she danced rumba and it came after a whole string of other very very good dances....Kartem to win for me.

Kara and Artem are on a different level for me. They have consistently produced memorable dances and dance together like a dream.

1. Kara and Artem

I think Matt and Pamela are good, but they're not in the same league as Kara. I would be upset if either won because I genuinely don't think they don't come close to Kara's technique or mastering challenging choreography so gracefully.

If Kara wasn't in the competition I'd probably think Matt should win.

2. Matt
3. Pamela