I fond it very odd that we know who is first and 4th/15 why don't they give second and third positions
Distribution of the public vote
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Originally Posted by Monkseal:
“Matter of opinion obviously, but if I was a contestant in that grey zone I would absolutely hate not knowing whether I came 2nd or 3rd. Loathe it. Four months of training and no closure. And I wouldn't have the ego to assume "oh let's just say I finished 2nd, I deserve it".”
“Matter of opinion obviously, but if I was a contestant in that grey zone I would absolutely hate not knowing whether I came 2nd or 3rd. Loathe it. Four months of training and no closure. And I wouldn't have the ego to assume "oh let's just say I finished 2nd, I deserve it".”
Well, if that's how you feel fair enough, but to me all that would matter is being in the final, doing all your dances and maximising your TV air time (I'm assuming here that it is of considerable value to celebs to be on prime time tv as much as poss.)
Let's face it, all that Caroline got out of it extra to all the others is a tacky trophy and the knowledge that she was most popular with the voters on the night.
Originally Posted by scarlotti:
“No.
From the BBC Strictly page......
Although the BBC is subject to the Freedom of Information Act, information which is closely connected to our programme-making is not covered by the Act. The Information Commissioner, who regulates the Act, has confirmed that information about Strictly Come Dancing voting is not covered. We are therefore not required to disclose the voting figures under the Act.”
“No.
From the BBC Strictly page......
Although the BBC is subject to the Freedom of Information Act, information which is closely connected to our programme-making is not covered by the Act. The Information Commissioner, who regulates the Act, has confirmed that information about Strictly Come Dancing voting is not covered. We are therefore not required to disclose the voting figures under the Act.”
I think ANY entertainment show, regardless of production company and/or channel it's shown/broadcast on (i.e. covering radio/streaming etc) that has a chargeable public voting system should have to release the figures immediately following the end of the series and/or competition.
Originally Posted by Twenty10:
“So, what are your 'facts'?
Unless you post them, everyone will know you're talking complete twaddle.”
“So, what are your 'facts'?
Unless you post them, everyone will know you're talking complete twaddle.”
Because 48% + 28% + 16% + 10% = 102%
Not twaddle, just common sense (which is very rare on here)
Purely on the fairly unscientific basis that I had no problem getting through to Frankie's number but Simon's number was repeatedly engaged - I would suspect Simon came second.
I am not interested in the actual % but would be interested to know who was 2nd/3rd.
I am not interested in the actual % but would be interested to know who was 2nd/3rd.
Originally Posted by Kayjay2405:
“My husband just said to me that it's probably a ploy to keep people voting, as they want to make the voting 'exciting'. The whole voting rests on the public being told the voting is very tight... too close to call... every vote counts... etc etc.... and if we were to find out that Caroline actually won by a landslide the public might decide it's not worth voting in the future for the underdog.”
“My husband just said to me that it's probably a ploy to keep people voting, as they want to make the voting 'exciting'. The whole voting rests on the public being told the voting is very tight... too close to call... every vote counts... etc etc.... and if we were to find out that Caroline actually won by a landslide the public might decide it's not worth voting in the future for the underdog.”
I think this is true. In Louis Smith's year, I think he was just going to win, whatever he did. His 'breakthrough' with the judges felt pretty forced, designed to help give credibility to the winner. The final was a formality. If that was confirmed by knowing the percentages, then it makes the competition even more of a farce than it is. Every year.
Originally Posted by bloggingbelle:
“Purely on the fairly unscientific basis that I had no problem getting through to Frankie's number but Simon's number was repeatedly engaged - I would suspect Simon came second.
I am not interested in the actual % but would be interested to know who was 2nd/3rd.”
“Purely on the fairly unscientific basis that I had no problem getting through to Frankie's number but Simon's number was repeatedly engaged - I would suspect Simon came second.
I am not interested in the actual % but would be interested to know who was 2nd/3rd.”
I can see the point of this. A recognition of second and third doesn't have to include percentages.
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