I'd bring in Camilla a s a judge and get rid of Alesha.

I'd dump Jared as he was out of his league on this show. Have never reallytaken to Katya or Aliona either

Definitely bring back the dancing god that is IAN! The show lacked class and sparkle without him.

I'd also ditch the tacky props - it was far too schmaltzy this year - trying to emulate Dancing with the Stars!

I'd keep things more or less as they are.

I haven't warmed to Jared all that much BUT because he was eliminated quite early in the competition - and couldn't even perform one week because Tina was poorly - I'd give him a second chance.

Anton needs a serious dance partner next year, one who's got a realistic chance of wining.

I sometimes find Brucie a bit tiresome but you might struggle to find another male presenter who wouldn't cause some controversy. Graham Norton would be ok but because he's around quite a bit these days, he'd be in danger of over-exposure. John Barrowman might also be a decent choice, although he's not to everyones taste.

I love the various judges that we have at the moment, from the amusing Bruno and Craig to the more serious Len and Aleshia. Aleshia has grown on me recently.

It's all very well making suggestions of what you would like, it might make for interesting discussions but in the end it's pointless.

It's about what the BBC would like and that is, "higher ratings."

So don't expect any changes in the judges unless they decide they don't want to do it again.
They can be unfair, self-centred, contoversial and over flamboyant. Exactly the "qualities" the BBC require of them.

Don't expect any pros dropped for this or previous series to return.

Moira Ross will be back, the ratings guarantee it regardless of what the show was up against this year. She will be encouraged by the success and make more changes. She won't be interested in "going back." Think "new!"

The BBC will not want the pros to "outshine" their soap stars and other "C-listers" they manage to attract. So expect rather, some more "favourite pros" to disappear.

Any potential competitor for next year will now realise how much work is needed not to make a complete fool of themselves with an "average" performance. Now they are "paid by results," the attraction might not be as great for some. So it may be a hard job for the BBC to attract the ones they'd like.

"This isn't dancing, it's telly."

IN: Matt, Lilia, Darren maybe Ian too. Graham Norton, maybe with Claudia. Arlene Philips!
OUT: Jared, Robin, Aliona, Katya or Natalie. Alesha. Bruce, Tess. Flashing light shows and searchlights. Neon lights are for strip clubs and gogo bars, did nobody tell the beeb?

Always thought Matt was a natural choice for Patsy. Why did they pass over him for someone who looks like he belongs on a cathedral arch?

Oh, and also wire up Bruno to the national grid so that if he gets out of his chair again, he gets it.

Absolutely agree I would like to see Matt and Ian back, think Darren and Lilia have moved on though
Graham Norton with Claudia could be an excellent pairing
Arlene back - how?, that would need good management
jared I didnt enjoy but then he has only had a few weeks
Robin was great - lets give him another chance
Aliona is good - so many hate her though - so much so I think they will keep her as a controversy
Love the searchlights and flashing lights - it adds to the production values

Judges
Alesha, Len and Bruno.

Pros
Jared, Aliona, Erin and Anton

Presenters
Bruce

Judges - Get rid of Alesha and bring in Karen Hardy or Camilla Dallerup instead.

Presenters - I'd love Claudia to move up to the main show, but I can't imagine anyone else doing as good a job with ITT... please please please get rid of Brucie!

Pros - Lose Kristina, Aliona, Vincent, Jared and Robin. Bring back Lilia, Ian, Matthew and Brian - and a new female pro.

Pros Jared ( out of his depth), Natalie( cant take to her , too desperate) and Brendan (too showy and overdances)

Judges Len( or be at least consistant )

Presenters Bruce ( way past sell by date ) Tess ( or send on a course to learn some/any empathy)

Judges - ditch all of them except Craig

Pro's - ditch Jared, Robin, Vincent, Flavia, Kristina, Katya and Aliona bring back Ian and Darren

Presenters - don't mind them so they can stay

not sure what jared did for everyone to want rid.i'd like to see the back of brendan(tiresome individual) , and a return for matt c/ian w/lillia k.hopefully vernon will go to america, along with his family, of course.

I'd keep Bruce and Tess, I love them. I'd also keep Anton because without him the show would be empty and meaningless. What I'd ban is any further mention of widdy and anyone like her going on the show ever again. I'd also ditch Alesha. Was mad when she was brought in and I still can't warm to her. Get rid and bring in Karen. Also bring back Darren, Lilya and Ian as pros.

I would keep
judges, i think len will want to go at some point in the next couple of series and at that time he MUST be replaced with a ballroom / latin specialist but until then........... when the time comes my preference would be karen hardy as she is known to me but it must be someone who has experience of judging professional and amatur dancing competitions as Len and Karen do.

aleasha still a bit "woosey" at times but much improved on last year

Brucie, as with len he will know when the time is right, when it happens Tess should go as well and a new team be installed.

ITT with the glorious Claudia

Artem, Erin & Anton, The Jordons.

each couple to dance a ballroom & a latin before the first vote

The advance show when we see the couples being matched up.

Trip to Blackpool

maximum 14 couples

i would get rid of

Claudia on the results show -a complete waste of her talents - just did not work.

Results show on a Sunday. Main show, time to cook dinner, results show - perfect saturday night in.

jared, Aliona, kristina (but I'm not sure why)

The professional dance troupe - just did not work

I want, or want brought back

the dance off (and i never thought i would say that)

ian Waite and matthew cutler (if they want to)

50 /50 split between a ballroom dance and a latin dance each week until the quarter finals so that we can compare like for like the couples (eg everyone dances either a cha cha cha or a waltz in the same week)

AT restored to the semi's & Charlston to the qtr's (although Charleston maybe not required if stay at 14 couples)

more professional dances (why so many guest artistes singing with no accompanying dances this year?)

A ballroom and a latin to the same music in the final

Craig to smile a bit more, he's got a lovely one!!

Sorry, who's Vernon?

Here here with the exception of the dance off, there needs to come a point where there isnt a dance off, prob a week or two before quarters ... the rest I mainly agree with ...

I think it may be time for Bruce to go, he would be leaving on a high this year

I want to keep Katya and Robin too

tess's hubby.

maybe Gav and Claudia could do something together

I would ditch Bruce for Anton or Barrowman (preferably Anton), get rid of grumpy old Len, say sayonara to the professional dance troupe, package off Artem (sorry, me no like), Jarred and Aliona, go back to the AT and Charleston for special occasions (ie semi- and final) and put the showdance last on the final.

Presenters.
I would ditch Brucie & replace him with Anton
I would ditch Tess & replace her with Erin.

Judges
I would ditch Alesha & Bruno and replace them with Karen or Camilla & Ian Waite.

Dancers
I would move Anton & Erin to presenting
I would ditch Jared as I don't think he is a good teacher.
I would ditch Aliona as I think she is incapable of tuning onto her partner & giving him suitable choreography.


I would ditch the dance troupe.

I wouldn't change ITT at all.

My suggestions:

Presenters
Retire Bruce. Replace with Anton
Keep Claudia forever

Judges
Demote Len from 'Head Judge' (not sure of the point of that title now anyway) or replace with someone else. He just seems to get grumpy and negative for no obvious reason, and is very unpredicatable.
Keep Craig (honest, mostly consistent), Alesha (I think she's settled in and held her own), and, I suppose Bruno (although he does irritate sometimes).

Dancers
Jared made no impact on me but maybe deserves a second chance.
Artem and Robin have been good additions.
I would move Anton to presenting and maybe replace Brendan and Erin - they've had good innings and bring in new pros can be a good thing. I would definitely keep Erin involved in some way - she's been hilarious on ITT

Show
Ditch the dance troupe OR use them more and have them on ITT so we actually know who they are. Either way, there weren't enough pro dances this year.

Start doing two dances per week earlier so as to build up stamina for the final.

Keep the double elimation for the semi as it meant we were guaranteed a three couple final.

Put the show dance at the end of the final. The format of the final this year was just weird.

Elimiated final couple to get to perform the dance they've prepared.

A post-final ITT. We need Claudia to dissect it all, for Karen to discuss the choreography, and for the best couples to get to say goodbye.

Presenters
I love Bruce, how can you not? He is Strictly.
I suppose we'll keep Tess too but not too bothered about her.

Judges
Len can stay but no longer be head judge.
Craig should be promoted to new head judge.
Bruno can also stay.
Karen or Camilla replaces Alesha (preferably Camilla)

Dancers
Anton & Erin
James & Ola
Vincent & Flavia

Artem & Kristina (sorry but I don't like Katya and don't think she adds alot to the show)
Natalie & Ian (instead of Brendan, he's been too stroppy this year)
Aliona & Matthew (instead of Jared for obvious reasons)
Darren & Lilia (instead of Robin + Katya)

To get rid of:
The dance troupe - As much as I enjoyed watching them dance (especially Darren) it was pretty pointless and they didn't get the recognition they deserved.
Claudia on the results show even though it was a benenfit to Bruce in my opinion.
Each couple should peform 3 dances in the final before getting eliminated and should have the showdances as their last dance.
The amount of props used in dances.
Less rule breaking.

To keep/Bring back
A double elimination in the semi-final.
A three person final.
Blackpool halfway show.
Dance off.
A Saturday and a Sunday show.
The AT tango in the Semi-final.
Proper Pro-dances.
Music acts having pros dancing at the same time.

That would be my perfect strictly. Is it too much to ask?

I like your thinking - apart from I think I'd get rid of either Len or Bruno & keep Alesha instead - controversial I know but I think she's improved this year whereas Len has consistently annoyed me! I'd probably keep Katya over Aliona too, I think she worked well with Gavin this year.

Thanks, obvious once you know!!

Len has really shown himself to be 'past it' this series. So I would like to see the back of him and replace him with one of the pro dancers (Matthew Cutler would be my choice, a former winner and a true professional). The other 3 judges I like - Alisha, for example, has really worked herself into the role.

As for the dancers, I cannot warm to Natalie or Aliona - I don't know why, so I wouldn't be sorry if they were replaced. Jared, not sure about. Would love to see Ian, Matthew and Darren back.

Bye bye Jared! Bring back Ian. Retire Brucie and bring on Anton as host

I feel a bit sorry for jared. He is the least good pro though.