Lens likes it, Craig doesn't. Craig loves it, So Len doesn't, it's getting so predictable and tiresome now. However since Craig is always a lot more consistent in his critique I think I'll side with him. Anyone else feel the same?

yes I agree. When SCD started Len seemed the most knowledgeable about the dancing - having been a champion himself you could see why . Now he just comes across as a grumpy old man. His marking isn't consistant, mind you in my opinion,they marked too high in the first show this season and thats cocked it up for the rest of the season.
Craig on the otherhand seems to be coming into his own, In most cases he gives the negatives then he gives the corrections for the celeb to work on and finally finishes with a complement. The only time he doesn't do that is when his flabber is well and truely gasted.
I really like him but then I always have

IMO Craig is by far the best judge.
Yes he criticises but also give useful pointers.

The pros & celebs all covet high marks from Craig as true praise.

Very good description of what appears to be going on OP. Len seems to be at odds with most of the panel though not just Craig.

It's just a pity he can't give the praise before the technical criticism, there could be less booing that way and his comments might be accepted more.

Always end on a positive is the accepted form of criticism. Len really ought to go, he has lost any credibility he had

I agree.

i used to hate craig, i found some of his criticisms to be offensive and mean spirited. And it used to make me turn off.

i mean what is the point of demolishing a celebrity who is trying their best but just isnt very good at dancing?

However he seems like a changed man this year. Yes hes still the most negative judge but he doesnt seem so severe.

Even simon cowell seems to be more tactful recently.

The only judge who still thinks its his job to be nasty and mean is Jason off dancing on ice.

Yes, totally. Len wants to steal the limelight from Craig even if that means giving totally ridiculous scores. It's all about Len on Planet Goodman.

seems he is upsetting people the other side of the pond too
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