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Old 11-12-2011, 22:19
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[LIST=1][*]The redemption dance in the final. Where the judges pick a dance which they feel the couple in the final underperformed on, one of the judges goes and helps them in training, and then we see if they've improved since earlier in the competition[*]The time period themed Dance. Where couples have to theme their dances to a certain period of time- so 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and futuristic.[*]Instant Choreography. Where the couple know the style of dance, but don't get to hear their music for the dance (Selected by the judges) until 5 minutes before they perfom live![/LIST]
I think these concepts would work much better than props and flying celebs? Any other ideas or opinions?
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Old 11-12-2011, 22:21
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Old 11-12-2011, 22:54
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Yeah, I've heard about #1 and I think it sounds like a good idea. #2 and #3 also sound good. I bet #3 in particular could have 'hilarious consequences' in the case of certain Strictly pros.
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Old 11-12-2011, 23:08
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why change it works!
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Old 11-12-2011, 23:24
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1. The 'bottom 2' that's includes someone that isn't actually in the bottom 2. I think this keeps people guessing.

2. Derek Hough

3. Anna Trebunskia
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Old 12-12-2011, 00:30
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why change it works!
Well if it is going to keep changing in the manner with which it has I kinda like the idea of the aforementioned!

1. The 'bottom 2' that's includes someone that isn't actually in the bottom 2. I think this keeps people guessing.

2. Derek Hough

3. Anna Trebunskia
Him and Julianne! Such an epic pairing! They're wasted on DWTS!!
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Old 12-12-2011, 00:34
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Yeah, I've heard about #1 and I think it sounds like a good idea. #2 and #3 also sound good. I bet #3 in particular could have 'hilarious consequences' in the case of certain Strictly pros.
I reckon the more established pros, i.e. James Anton and Brendan, would be lined up for comedy act of the century with this! XD
I also like the idea of number 1 so that, not only can we see progression, but also it's not just a load of 10s, we may actually see someone's flaws come out a bit if they haven't really improved and just found their niche to get them to the final!
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Old 12-12-2011, 00:43
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I don't see as Americanised, I see it as 'XFactorised' because of the BBC's obsession with its main Saturday night rival.
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Old 12-12-2011, 08:56
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I don't see as Americanised, I see it as 'XFactorised' because of the BBC's obsession with its main Saturday night rival.
These are elements from DWTS and nothing to do with the X Factor
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Old 12-12-2011, 08:58
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I like the "misleading bottom two" on DWTS
The group dances - when the pros are divided into teams and compete as a team against each other are also really good fun.
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Old 12-12-2011, 10:27
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I think we should embrace the idea of improving international relations through the spirit of dance by engaging in a cultural exchange with the US version, DWTS

1) I think the Americans would love Bruce - a real-life Knight of the Realm. Proper Olde England. We'll have Tom Bergeron in return please, who can both read the auto-cue and be spontaneously witty.

2) Ditto Anton - the Americans would be charmed by his very-Englishness, uber-smart appearance and Fred Astaire moves. Oh...but...that would leave us with a pro-space to fill. To quote mindyann "Rubs chin. Lets think about this one. I know, Tristan MacManus" Totally with you mindyann - shall we start a petition?
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Old 12-12-2011, 13:34
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1. The 'bottom 2' that's includes someone that isn't actually in the bottom 2. I think this keeps people guessing.

2. Derek Hough

3. Anna Trebunskia
Ugh, please not Derek Hough. Not only does he irritate the bejesus out of me, he keeps insisting on getting his 10 year old looking chest out. Love Anna though, she can come over.

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I think we should embrace the idea of improving international relations through the spirit of dance by engaging in a cultural exchange with the US version, DWTS

1) I think the Americans would love Bruce - a real-life Knight of the Realm. Proper Olde England. We'll have Tom Bergeron in return please, who can both read the auto-cue and be spontaneously witty.

2) Ditto Anton - the Americans would be charmed by his very-Englishness, uber-smart appearance and Fred Astaire moves. Oh...but...that would leave us with a pro-space to fill. To quote mindyann "Rubs chin. Lets think about this one. I know, Tristan MacManus" Totally with you mindyann - shall we start a petition?
This plan is more cunning than a fox with a degree from the university of cunning *applause*
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Old 12-12-2011, 14:17
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1) I think the Americans would love Bruce - a real-life Knight of the Realm. Proper Olde England.
Um, no actually. He'd be run off the set. Not funny at all; comes across as cantankerous and out of touch; and he pat act (silly dance at the start, catch phrase and grouchy way he closes the show) would annoy. Americans wouldn't see the charm in any of that, and the fact that he's been around for decades would be lost - no nostalgia factor. He'd been seen as someone who should have been retired ages ago.
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Old 12-12-2011, 14:36
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I must admit Bruce is a bit of an acquired taste, the Americans really wouldn't get his humour! I still think the themes in the OP are better and perhaps more of a test of dancing skill than Halloween and Broadway themes (I quite like movie night, but with the other 2, it just seem a bit pushed to have both of them...)
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Old 12-12-2011, 14:38
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Old 12-12-2011, 15:00
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the Americans really wouldn't get his humour!
Reason for that is that he's not funny. Just tired old jokes that he forces the audience laugh at; and the celebs do as well to curry favour.
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Old 12-12-2011, 15:03
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Old 12-12-2011, 15:06
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I think Strictly has been made worse by the various 'improvements' made over the years -
introduction of the Charleston, moving the AT out of semi-final week, the comedy VTs, changing the final format from best ballroom/best latin/showdance, the introduction of the dance-off, props, the change to the judges points system, double eliminations (I agree a contingency plan was needed but this is not a good one) etc.

If we could just go back to the series 6 format sans dance-off, that would be grand.
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Old 12-12-2011, 15:10
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Old 12-12-2011, 15:15
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I think Strictly has been made worse by the various 'improvements' made over the years -
introduction of the Charleston, moving the AT out of semi-final week, the comedy VTs, changing the final format from best ballroom/best latin/showdance, the introduction of the dance-off, props, the change to the judges points system, double eliminations (I agree a contingency plan was needed but this is not a good one) etc.

If we could just go back to the series 6 format sans dance-off, that would be grand.
Series six was quite boring. Series seven was worse, the most boring series (was it the series that Chris Hollins won?) of all...
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Old 12-12-2011, 15:19
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I agree SCD-O series 6 was the pits and series 7 just as bad....the show most definately needed a boot up the bum.
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Old 12-12-2011, 15:21
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Series six was quite boring. Series seven was worse, the most boring series (was it the series that Chris Hollins won?) of all...
Yeah but I'm not referring to the quality of the celebs that year, I'm referring to the format...
the original judges scoring system
no charleston
AT in the semi-final only
a three-couple final but no double elimination
VTs actually show the couples in training
earlier introduction of two dances a week
couples in the final do all of the dances rather than skipping one
no swingathon
no props
the best ballroom/best latin/show dance final format

These are all changes that a lot of people on here have complained about.

The only thing I would get rid of is the dance-off. And Arlene.
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