Originally Posted by samiskim:
“I agree that Craig can sometimes be unkind but I am absolutely sure it is an act and probably scripted and encouraged by the Director at whose feet all this should be blamed. Len has become extremely grumpy and has been very, very rude to Craig (again I am sure he has been told to do this). James, on the other hand has displayed behaviour which I don't think has been his brief. I think Alex is lovely, works hard and is what Strictly is all about - i.e. "the journey". James is a Diva, engages mouth before brain and is probably not the sharpest knife in the drawer but he can dance - probably better than Craig and could teach him a few things. Unfortunately, James has not been taught how to take criticism and both he and his wife throw their toys out of the pram if they are sent off in The Swingathon or if they feel they are undermarked.”
“I agree that Craig can sometimes be unkind but I am absolutely sure it is an act and probably scripted and encouraged by the Director at whose feet all this should be blamed. Len has become extremely grumpy and has been very, very rude to Craig (again I am sure he has been told to do this). James, on the other hand has displayed behaviour which I don't think has been his brief. I think Alex is lovely, works hard and is what Strictly is all about - i.e. "the journey". James is a Diva, engages mouth before brain and is probably not the sharpest knife in the drawer but he can dance - probably better than Craig and could teach him a few things. Unfortunately, James has not been taught how to take criticism and both he and his wife throw their toys out of the pram if they are sent off in The Swingathon or if they feel they are undermarked.”
I noticed when the BBC decided to get rid of a lot of pro dancers, (Matthew, Ian, Lillian etc) they kept the dancers who were more argumentative and aggressive e.g. Brendan!! A lot of this is pantomine, I am sure Craig is actually a lovely bloke but he has to play the villian in the programme. Remember how awful James was when he first appeared on Strictly to his celeb contestant. She was in some hospital drama or something I cannot remember her name but he had her in tears in the rehearsal halls and since then he has calmed down a lot as it was not appreciated by the viewers of the show!!!! NOBODY likes a bully.




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Boo who, get a grip!