I really like James so would be sad to see him go, not so bothered about Ola. If they are planning a tour together they will do well and can't moan about strictly! it has given them publicity for their art that they couldn't have dreamed of elsewhere.

I think the show has changed so much since that first series. It is becoming more contemporary and I think this is why we are seeing the changes. Kevin worked in the background of strictly before stepping up to the spotlight, maybe this is where the next people will come from too. I am sure we have all noticed to additional background dancers used this series.

If they do leave I could imagine quite a few kiss and tells either in book form or news paper articles (sources close to the couple) about Strictly behind the scenes (a bit like Nicole Cutler but much, much worse!)

Well I guess Olga is happy to be out of the show now. I read Ashley was finding it hard to juggle, TV soap, Strictly and his two very young children and he looks terribly tired!! Perhaps they are both happy to be out of the show. I doubt if you could say that before the Dance Off!!! Although I think he knew he was out when he realised it was Patrick he had to compete with.

It would be a shame about Ola but would be happy without James.

Patrick was possibly a little more of a challenge than Mark Benton.

Well, there's always panto... isn't there?

I would have no problem losing James and Ola and getting Vincent and (the fabulous) Flavia back.