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Old 07-09-2015, 09:02
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I've lost count of where the in-favour tally got up to but chuck another vote in for Claudia from me.

I enjoyed Brucie as presenter for the first few series but he was long overdue retirement by the time he eventually left. I cringed at all the Graeme Norton/Vernon Kaye/Anton-as-presenter suggestions and was delighted when TPTB made the decision to stick with Tess and Claudia. I haven't had any reason to change my mind.

To those complaining about the silly props: you don't really think that's down to Claudia, do you? You don't think she comes in to each production meeting with a suggestion to wear a boxing shield or whatever? I've never worked in television but even I can work out that's the sort of thing decided by the producers, and if you have a problem with it then it's the producers not the presenters who deserve the flack.
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Old 07-09-2015, 09:20
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To those complaining about the silly props: you don't really think that's down to Claudia, do you? You don't think she comes in to each production meeting with a suggestion to wear a boxing shield or whatever? I've never worked in television but even I can work out that's the sort of thing decided by the producers, and if you have a problem with it then it's the producers not the presenters who deserve the flack.
Well, they have my flak then. It's still annoying
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Old 07-09-2015, 09:47
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I'm pro Claudia too! She's a breath of fresh air. Unpredictable, quick and witty - and the boxing headwear made me laugh. Not many female TV presenters who who would willingly make themselves look a bit daft for a giggle. She and Tess work really well together. Well done them and well done BBC.
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Old 07-09-2015, 10:09
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I like her but there's nothing 'main show presenter' about her. Whenever she comes on I feel as if I've accidentally pushed the red button and got onto some additional 'Strictly Extra' feed.

This isn't anything against same-sex presenting teams at all but Claudia really doesn't have the pedigree of fronting shows that are of any scale and it just seems odd that they didn't hire someone knew to host after Bruce left.

It's like when you see Sandi Toksvig on a chat show and you think "I wonder who cancelled at the last minute?" - I can't help but get the impression Claudia is there until whoever it is who's stuck in traffic manages to arrive. It's no disrespect to her but I think she struggles to fill the role as the main presenter, or as one of the main presenters, on such a huge show.
I agree to an extent - I like Claudia, She is warm and, above all, quick-witted.

However, you are right in that she could never fill the main presenter role - she is perfect as the wise-cracking, slightly irritating and uncontrollable sidekick.

On a related note, I've just noticed that Kirsty has a really lovely voice - perfect for a presenter. She could make a great replacement for Tess.
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Old 07-09-2015, 10:52
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I LOVE Claudia. She is quirky and different. Just what we need on SCD unlike Tess who is boring and predictable!
Some years ago someone described Claudia as 'mad as a bucket full of frogs'. I don't know what it means but it does seem to fit! I like her and balances Tess who has to be more serious as the main presenter.
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Old 07-09-2015, 12:20
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I find the "silly props" business slightly tedious, like with the boxing headguard last night. No doubt there will be more in this vein
Yes, it's really tedious now and not funny.

I actually like Claude, but I do wish she'd drop the bumbling, scuttling exits and entrances and the hunched, possum-eyed posture she adopts.

I know it's the norm for English women to play at the 'oh, silly me' supposedly unassuming, 'am I really here, oh gosh' self deprecation. It's a really bad habit. Katie Derham doesn't feel the need to apologise for her presence.

In some it's might be quite endearing, but in a TV presenter it's just awkward and I am not buying it. I mean she and Tess can't even walk (stumble) onto the stage without pretending they got there by mistake and their shoes don't quite fit.

Claudia is a highly intelligent woman with great wit and a fast brain. Why can't she own up to both and quit with the awkward gawky schoolgirl girl act on SCD?
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Old 07-09-2015, 12:26
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Yes, it's really tedious now and not funny.

I actually like Claude, but I do wish she'd drop the bumbling, scuttling exits and entrances and the hunched, possum-eyed posture she adopts.

I know it's the norm for English women to play at the 'oh, silly me' supposedly unassuming, 'am I really here, oh gosh' self deprecation. It's a really bad habit. Katie Derham doesn't feel the need to apologise for her presence.

In some it's might be quite endearing, but in a TV presenter it's just awkward and I am not buying it. I mean she and Tess can't even walk (stumble) onto the stage without pretending they got there by mistake and their shoes don't quite fit.

Claudia is a highly intelligent woman with great wit and a fast brain. Why can't she own up to both and quit with the awkward gawky schoolgirl girl act on SCD?
All very well said.
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Old 07-09-2015, 12:33
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My guess is Claude was asked to play up her natural quirkiness, probably to make kids laugh. I did read somewhere that younger kids loved her joking around. I don't care really because I think she's a foil to Tess as the straight man (woman) and together they create a good feeling to the show. Yes, she's an intelligent woman and she does other programmes showing that side of her, but that's not her role at the moment on Strictly.
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Old 07-09-2015, 12:41
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My guess is Claude was asked to play up her natural quirkiness, probably to make kids laugh. I did read somewhere that younger kids loved her joking around. I don't care really because I think she's a foil to Tess as the straight man (woman) and together they create a good feeling to the show. Yes, she's an intelligent woman and she does other programmes showing that side of her, but that's not her role at the moment on Strictly.
Thanks for your views Buddy. You may well be right, but it saddens me that she feels she needs to do this. The audience are not all kids and some of us are ancient feminists! I just think female presenters can be great role models.

When I go out and talk about media to young students lots of them want to be a presenter and ask me how they can there. I'd love to have a long list of great role models to give them.

And yes, you are right of course, Tess does need a foil. She's very pretty and very, very dull - and she never gets any better either.

Both are miles better than Bruce of course
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Old 07-09-2015, 12:46
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I think Claudia is one of the best things to happen to Strictly. She's funny, warm and quirky - not to mention Tess is so much more natural with her.
Totally agree - love her on the show. Nothing wrong with some "fun" when presenting and far superior to silly old jokes.
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Old 07-09-2015, 12:49
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Totally agree - love her on the show. Nothing wrong with some "fun" when presenting and far superior to silly old jokes.

Big fan of Claudia here. She is very intelligent and has a wicked and quirky sense of humour. I agree that she also "calms down" Tess a bit (not a big fan of hers I have to say).
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Old 07-09-2015, 12:52
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I agree that she also "calms down" Tess a bit
She calms down Tess? Surely it's quite the reverse that's needed!
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Old 07-09-2015, 12:54
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She calms down Tess? Surely it's quite the reverse that's needed!

Maybe that's the wrong expression. I mean that Tess seems less tense and brittle when presenting with Claudia. I will never be a fan of Tess's but Claudia seems to bring out a slightly nicer side to her.
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Old 07-09-2015, 12:55
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Thanks for your views Buddy. You may well be right, but it saddens me that she feels she needs to do this. The audience are not all kids and some of us are ancient feminists! I just think female presenters can be great role models.

When I go out and talk about media to young students lots of them want to be a presenter and ask me how they can there. I'd love to have a long list of great role models to give them.

And yes, you are right of course, Tess does need a foil. She's very pretty and very, very dull - and she never gets any better either.

Both are miles better than Bruce of course
My honest opinion on this is thank God we finally have a top show not just with no male presenter, but with TWO female presenters. I can only imagine the powers that be dithering about the risks, even though it had already been a success when Bruce was off ill. No doubt there is an element of aiming to satisfy the ageism bias for females working for the BBC, but I'll take what we've got. The first steps in the right direction can be taken on tip toes,
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Old 07-09-2015, 12:56
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My honest opinion on this is thank God we finally have a top show not just with no male presenter, but with TWO female presenters.
The Great British Bake Off?
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Old 07-09-2015, 12:57
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Maybe that's the wrong expression. I mean that Tess seems less tense and brittle when presenting with Claudia. I will never be a fan of Tess's but Claudia seems to bring out a slightly nicer side to her.
I get exactly what you mean. Not having to keep an eye on Bruce because he wouldn't wear an ear piece must have been really hard work. She's much more relaxed now.
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Old 07-09-2015, 12:59
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The Great British Bake Off?
Not quite the same thing, especially as Bake Off isn't a live show. Mel and Sue are brilliant though and have just the right touch.
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Old 07-09-2015, 13:07
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I get exactly what you mean. Not having to keep an eye on Bruce because he wouldn't wear an ear piece must have been really hard work. She's much more relaxed now.
That's a much better way of putting it - she is more relaxed.
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Old 07-09-2015, 14:25
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I love Claudia, but to me she's an ideal wing-man to a main presenter with gravitas. Sadly Tess isn't that, so Claudia inadvertently highlights how lightweight she is.

The bloke on the US DWTS is my idea of a good main host- authoritative but without being "me me me" and only ever goes for light-hearted rather than funny.
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Old 07-09-2015, 21:47
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The Great British Bake Off?
Melon Sue have far less air-time than Mary & Paul. Mary & Paul carry the show- Mel & Sue (and I do love them and they are a vital part of the overall feeling of the programme) are more of a brief diversion- esp when the history bit's missed out. They do far less than is required of Tess & Claudia.
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Old 07-09-2015, 23:37
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My guess is Claude was asked to play up her natural quirkiness, probably to make kids laugh. I did read somewhere that younger kids loved her joking around. I don't care really because I think she's a foil to Tess as the straight man (woman) and together they create a good feeling to the show. Yes, she's an intelligent woman and she does other programmes showing that side of her, but that's not her role at the moment on Strictly.
Maybe that is the reason that I can't stand watching her then....I am not a 'younger kid'! I didn't like ITT when Claudia presented it though but I do now that Zoe does and she does a fair amount of 'joking around'.
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Old 09-09-2015, 08:16
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Tess is more dignitas than gravitas. That's what you get for working so long with Bruce.

" What exactly are you suggesting by the use of that word. "




When you get time an explanation would be appreciated.
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Old 18-09-2015, 11:37
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Not sure what to say about your use of the word 'dignitas'. Care to elaborate?


Probably too busy hanging their head in shame to elaborate on using that word in conjunction with Tess's name, there can be no reasonable explanation for that anyway.

I'm glad Claudia has not bowed to pressure to remove her fringe, I like her quirky style.
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Old 18-09-2015, 21:02
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I like her but there's nothing 'main show presenter' about her. Whenever she comes on I feel as if I've accidentally pushed the red button and got onto some additional 'Strictly Extra' feed.

This isn't anything against same-sex presenting teams at all but Claudia really doesn't have the pedigree of fronting shows that are of any scale and it just seems odd that they didn't hire someone knew to host after Bruce left.

It's like when you see Sandi Toksvig on a chat show and you think "I wonder who cancelled at the last minute?" - I can't help but get the impression Claudia is there until whoever it is who's stuck in traffic manages to arrive. It's no disrespect to her but I think she struggles to fill the role as the main presenter, or as one of the main presenters, on such a huge show.
But she's not the main presenter, Tess is the main presenter . Same as Bruce was the main presenter and Tess had the supporting role .

I'm ok with the role Claudia has on the show .
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Old 18-09-2015, 22:34
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Another vote for Claudia from me. I appreciate that her presenting style isn't for everyone but thats just life; who is universally liked? Tess isn't for everyone. Bruce Forsyth wasn't. Ant and Dec aren't. Anyone you can name will have someone saying, oh no I cannot stand them. In my opinion (and it's only an opinion!) Claudia does a great job as the giddy wingman to Tess' more straight man. This is a role she may well have been asked to play up.

Just to open up another can of worms...potentially... I thought Zoe Ball did a brilliant job when she was needed to fill in for Claudia.
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