Now that the voting percentages for the whole series on the X factor have been released will the KGB type secretive BBC issue the voting figures for SCD.
Since the Beeb is publicly funded by the taxpayer why are they so secretive??
The answer is probably no as the cronies that run the Beeb think they are above the common rabble that pay for their millionaire lifestyles.

Probably not.

If they have nothing to hide then there's no other reason for not releasing voting figures be it numbers or percentages

Perhaps becuase it may influence votes?

And once the series is over - little point.

"We invite you to vote for the dancers that you liked best, based on their performance in each show and during the series. Releasing voting figures could affect the way that people vote, and also have an impact on the participants. We therefore do not disclose the exact voting figures.

Although the BBC is subject to the Freedom of Information Act, information which is closely connected to our programme-making is not covered by the Act. The Information Commissioner, who regulates the Act, has confirmed that information about Strictly Come Dancing voting is not covered. We are therefore not required to disclose the voting figures under the Act."

ITV releases percentages because the regulator insists on it after several blatant incidents of rigging and deception, notably picking their own winners and ignoring a premium telephone vote.

The BBC were not accused of anything quite so blatant, although they did get caught, for instance, not editing out radio phone competitions when repeated. There were several plausible reasons why they don't discussed in the earlier thread. Nothing to hide here, perhaps, but less to gain than lose. The BBC, like the civil service in general work on the basis of you are told only what they have to tell you.

I doubt it for all the reasons stated above.

Also, X Factor features wannabes. Strictly features established celebs (ok, D list half the time, but still) who may not be at all keen to take part if their 0.5% share of the vote was going to be displayed in public. Not good for business, dear!

I refer you to Smokeychan's link in post 2.

Why shouldn't it?

If you 'know' your favorite is not getting any vote it might encourage you to vote - still dont see the issue with people knowing about voting atatus


They dont need to be accused of anything to declare the public vote - the question is why do they hide it? and that aint a reason

If you went into shop and all the prices were 'hidden' you would wonder why - if shop keeper replied "we haven't been accused of anything" it would not answer your question - prolly only heighten your suspicions

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I'll say it again: celebrities would be less keen to sign up for the show if there was risk public voting figures would reveal them to be horribly unpopular. X Factor contestants have nothing to lose. The two are completely different kettles of fish.

their un-popularity is still revealed when they have maximum judges vote but still get booted oou the competition
+ it's not just popularity of celebrity but also of the pro as 'a couple'

so that still doesn't hold water as a reason

The BBC thinks it is above the mere mortals of the public who are taxed to pay for the excess salaries these bloated tea drinkers
The sheer arrogance of the Beeb that what the public thinks is immaterial is beyond belief.