Originally Posted by Summeriris:
“I don't understand the so-called backlash. I think for the vast majority of the Great British Public they will either take to her or not. Last year I really could never warm to Louis Smith, for much the same reasons people keep pointing out about Natalie. I thought his gymnastic experience gave him an unfair advantage. Of course the truth is that all the celebrities use whatever skills they have acquired in their dancing. Natalie had some training years ago, she didn't really forget it it and she uses it. Susanna uses her ability to connect with people, and she really has that ability. But it's anyone's guess who is going to win at this stage. I'll go further, I think it's really up to the last dance for a lot of people. The showdance all to often is the clincher, it has been in a good few of the series. I thought Colin Jackson couldn't lose, boy was I wrong.”
“I don't understand the so-called backlash. I think for the vast majority of the Great British Public they will either take to her or not. Last year I really could never warm to Louis Smith, for much the same reasons people keep pointing out about Natalie. I thought his gymnastic experience gave him an unfair advantage. Of course the truth is that all the celebrities use whatever skills they have acquired in their dancing. Natalie had some training years ago, she didn't really forget it it and she uses it. Susanna uses her ability to connect with people, and she really has that ability. But it's anyone's guess who is going to win at this stage. I'll go further, I think it's really up to the last dance for a lot of people. The showdance all to often is the clincher, it has been in a good few of the series. I thought Colin Jackson couldn't lose, boy was I wrong.”
You were wrong but it had nothing to do with the showdance. Darren was miles ahead well before we had a glimpse of muppet. (Obviously the muppets didn't help but the situation was unwinnable anyway.)
