Actually, not so, Ash. There are situations where me/IGC would not both have to be dead last in the vote to be in the bottom 2/eliminated in the way this round occurred.

If Josh had got 1 in public (5 total)
Abigailsmum got 4 (7 total)
I got 2 (4), IGC got 3 (4)

We would still be bottom 2 and I would still go. (this is only one in 24 possibilities, however, and is thus rare; but is the same probability as Josh going; as there is only one possibility that could get him eliminated)

Similarly, if you want IGC to not have got '2' in the public vote as you've inferred and still be b2 with me still going...

I get 1 (3), IGC gets 3 (4), Josh/Abigails get 2/4 respectively (in this case it would not make a difference, as IGC would be bottom 2 in either case).

And one more...

IGC gets 4 (total 5)
Abigailsmum gets 3 (total 6)
Josh gets 2 (total 6)
I get 1 (total 3)

But yes, other than any possible psychological influence knowing of the twist might have had in votes, it didn't directly make a difference. I have seen another game on this site where the ties were broken by the judge's vote not the public, so whilst the odds are higher of public tie break, it is not certain. (Which is why, as you'll have noticed, I ask questions a lot.)
I don't have an axe to grind, just straightening out the facts. (and yes I know this is a bit of a tl;dr boring to most post, but oh well.)

Fair enough

Final 2 begin soon

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Tonight is the night everyone has been working towards. Twists and Sequins On Ice THE FINAL

14 contestants have now become just THREE

Soon either………..

Abigailsmum (Amanda) & Michael
I’ve Got Class (Jess) & Andrei, or
JoshNOM & Florentine

Will take the crown and become Twists & Sequins On Ice CHAMPIONS

Tonight each couple will skate 3 routines. Their highest scoring routine of the series. A routine to a duet song and their freestyle performance. So there is a possible total of 90 points in tonights final

But before we begin lets welcome back some familiar faces……………….

First out in show 1 after a failed twist attempt, Its pothuthic & Katie Stainsby ……………..

Next to leave the competition after the skaters merged to skate together was staceyxxx23 & Fred Palascak…………………

Next out in a double elimination we said goobye to xKatieLx & Sylvain Longchambon……………………….and AM32 & Frankie Poultney……………………..

Next to leave after a tense Ice Pick deadlock…………………IzzieStar & Stuart Widdall………………..

Next to leave the competition in yet another double elimination……………………rosco2010 & Susie Lipanova…………………..and TheAuburnEnigma (Amy) & Pavel Aubrecht………………………….

Next to leave the competition was…………………..heatwavez (Val) & Colin Ratushniak……………………..

Next to hang up their skates was the fantastic tinyangel (Helen) & Matt Evers………………………

Just missing out on the semi final was *Topaz* & Daniel Whiston……………………

And our most recent casualty…………..Malik24 & Melanie Lambert…………………..

Give them a round of applause, our Series 2 Contestants

First tonight we will see our finalists attempt their highest scoring routine in the hope to achieve the same level with the judges

Opening tonights final and skating their semi final performance to Shakespeares Sisters ‘Stay’………………………. ………………..

Its abigailsmum (Amanda) & Michael Zenezini………..……………………..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeEq2tlD6WY&ob=av2e

Louie: 6.0
Camilla: 6.0
Nicky: 6.0
Katarina: 6.0
Robin: 6.0

Nicky: Well you kicked off the semi final with a perfect 30 and you’ve done the same in the final. This is what we want to see

That gives them full marks of 30.0

Next up and skating their highest scoring routine to Elton Johns ‘Can You Feel The Love Tonight’……………………

Its joshNOM & Florentine Houdiniere ………..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9_nXlvY6Io

Louie: 6.0
Camilla: 6.0
Nicky: 6.0
Katarina: 6.0
Robin: 6.0

Camilla: Well its quite something to do it once but twice……………Although I cant say im surprised. Amazing again, well done

That gives them full marks of 30.0

Next to take to the ice, skating their highest scoring routine to ‘You Cant Stop The Beat’ from Hairspray…………..

Its I’ve Got Class (Jess) & Andrei Lipanov ………………

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx9guWBRgB0

Louie: 6.0
Camilla: 6.0
Nicky: 6.0
Katarina: 6.0
Robin: 6.0

Robin: You were the first this series to score a perfect 30.0 and you’ve shown why, I’m glad to see you here in the final

That gives them full marks of 30.0

So after their first routine ALL finalists have full marks so far. No need for a leaderboard check at this stage in that case. But will they continue their streak as they take on their second performance of the night??? Each couple will now perform a routine to a ‘Duet Song’

First to attempt their duet song performance to ‘No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)’ by Donna Summer and Barbra Streisand……………….

Its joshNOM & Florentine Houdiniere……………….

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn-nw0o-CyA

Louie: 6.0
Camilla: 6.0
Nicky: 6.0
Katarina: 6.0
Robin: 5.5

Louie: WOW ………….Very elegant and passionate. It shows off everything you’ve learnt throughout the series

That gives them 29.5 and a total so far of 59.5

Next to take to the ice in the hope of scoring well with their routine to ‘I’ve Had The Time Of My Life’ by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes…………………

Its I’ve Got Class & Andrei Lipanov……………….

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH0lEVMuzzw

Louie: 6.0
Camilla: 6.0
Nicky: 6.0
Katarina: 6.0
Robin: 6.0

Katarina: What can I say - everything i want to see- and that table top lift as well

That gives them full marks of 30.0 again and full marks so far of 60.0

Getting ready for their second performance now to ‘Don’t Give Up’ by Peter Gabriel & Kate Bush…………………

Its abigailsmum (Amanda) & Michael Zenezini……………………..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dduZbDFCG_E

Louie: 6.0
Camilla: 6.0
Nicky: 6.0
Katarina: 6.0
Robin: 6.0

Nicky: Never on this earth have we seen such a high standard throughout the ENTIRE final so far. Its like watching the Olympics it really is You have well and truly earned your place here tonight and that performance proves why

That also gives them full marks of 30.0 and full marks so far of 60.0

So they’ve each skated two of three routines and we’re nearly there Lets take a look at the leaderboard so far

LEADERBOARD SO FAR

1=I’ve Got Class (Jess) & Andrei – 60.0
1=abigailsmum (Amanda) & Michael – 60.0
2. joshNOM & Florentine – 59.5

But with one more performance still to go, could it alter the leaderboard?

The couples will now each skate for the final time to their ‘Freestyle’ routine. They get to choose whatever song they feel will fit their skate the best. Lets see who has got it right………………….

First to dance their final skate of the series to ‘Superwoman’ by Alicia Keys…………………….

Please welcome onto the ice, I’ve Got Class (Jess) & Andrei Lipanov ………………..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AphKUK8twg&ob=av2e

Louie: 6.0
Camilla: 6.0
Nicky: 5.5
Katarina: 6.0
Robin: 5.5

Katarina: You have been a super competitor all the way through this. I really do not envy the voters as you have all made it so difficult to choose between you all

That gives them a total of 29.0 and a grand total of 89.0

Next up and skating their last routine to ‘I’d Do Anything For Love’ by Meatloaf…………………..

Its abigailsmum (Amanda) & Michael Zenezini………………………

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X_ViIPA-Gc&ob=av2e

Louie: 5.5
Camilla: 6.0
Nicky: 6.0
Katarina: 6.0
Robin: 6.0

Camilla: Wow that was fantastic- there was passion, attack………….. an amazing performance

That gives them 29.5 and a grand total of 89.5

And closing the show AND the FINAL to ‘Buenos Aires’ as covered by Glee……………………………

Its joshNOM & Florentine Houdiniere……………………. ……………….

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYRCk9B2Pos&ob=av2n

Louie: 6.0
Camilla: 6.0
Nicky: 6.0
Katarina: 6.0
Robin: 6.0

Robin: What a showstopping performance. Those were very daring lifts even for the most competent skater and to attempt them in the final was a massive risk. But I can tell you it well and truly paid off. And to attempt the axel and pull it off like that. If it had gone wrong you could have just sacrificed your chances of winning. Well done, im amazed

That gives them full marks of 30.0 and a grand total of 89.5

So lets now see our final leader board of the night AND SERIES

FINAL LEADERBOARD

1=abigailsmum (Amanda) & Michael – 89.5
1=joshNOM & Florentine – 89.5
2. I’ve Got Class (Jess) & Andrei – 89.0

Could it be any closer??? Would you believe the level of competence from all three finalists? SUCH high marks ……………. But only one can win……………

VOTING LINES ARE NOW OPEN

Please PM me a list of the 3 couples ranking them from 3 – 1 (3 being best and 1 being worst) ABSOLUTELY ANYONE CAN VOTE so if you don’t want to see your favourite leave, please make sure you vote before the lines close.

There will be no twist tonight as this is the final

Lines will freeze at 19:00 hours when we will take a vote count for third place. Lines will then re-open until 20:00 hours for you to vote for the top 2 (Anyone who voted before the first vote count will be allowed to re-vote but please standby for instructions)

Good Luck finalists

Wow! It is really neck and neck! I honestly think anyone of us could win this! Thanks for the scores judges!

Good luck to Jess & Amanda, I loved your song choices tonight and you two both deserve to win!

Well done everyone, you all did great but I know who I want to win

btw sorry about not getting my scores in Ash, I went offline before you sent them to me

Did you get my PM, Niall?

Voted. I looked back at my previous rankings and added them up, then the freestyle swung my 2nd/3rd vote (since the past rankings were similar). GL.

Just under an hour until the first vote count

I can now reveal ..........................

THE VOTE LINES ARE NOW FROZEN

Which means we have our top 2.......................