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Hardly earth-shattering though, some on here have made similar comments (and some have been much, much worse).
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I think the difference is that James has a connection to the show and also knows the people involved so it could be seen that he is talking from a position of personal knowledge and insight rather than tabloid speculation. He also seems to forget the minute he approaches a keyboard that his wife actually has to work with these people!
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Yeas, I see what you mean. Although some of his comments last year were even worse, so that could be classed as "restrained" by his standards.
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True.
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Your efforts are worthless, I am afraid,Buddy.
people on DS are renowned mind readers who, despite any evidence to the contrary will insist that they know exactly what is going on in someone's thoughts. I thought Ola looked happy with the choice. But then, I don't have an agenda (and neither do I give credence to the moronic redtops like the Daily Heil. )I found the fact that Ola has known Iwan for years in an interview with Ola herself somewhere on line - easily enough found if you Google for it. I didn't think she was at all upset with the pairing - just a bit discomknockerated at being flung around as she was and nearly flashing her boob, and if he bent her nail back as he broke it - probably in a bit of pain as well! If anything it was IWAN who looked less than thrilled - not Ola! I don't think Iwan has a reputation in the same league as Greg's last year - it was so clear that not one of the female pros wanted to be paired with him last year, but one of them had to do it - poor Aliona! Glad to see she has a potentially good partner this year in Jay - let's hope he can conquer those nerves! |
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This is only a tabloid headline.
It will have a little bit of sustainable life until we see them in training. |
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Have you read post #60?
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Your efforts are worthless, I am afraid,Buddy.
people on DS are renowned mind readers who, despite any evidence to the contrary will insist that they know exactly what is going on in someone's thoughts.And if Post 60 is true, then so be it. Amazingly enough, I do not know Ola nor Iwan - just like everyone else who has dared to express an opinion here. As for Ola - how lucky for her that TWO male celebrities who have previously and consistently turned down the show, claiming they would only do it if she was their partner, both end up on the same series. Talk about spoilt for choice! I think a Harry Hill-style fight should have settled it! ![]() Thank you. |
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What the papers have said re Orla wanting Peter and having a tantrum is not true, the professionals know they are chosen randomly, yes maybe there watched to see who gets on with who, but a lot is height, age etc. She can't choose and she is too professional to damage a relationship before it starts.
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Ola has known both Peter and Iwan for years - she has said that she has been nagging Iwan for years to do it, and he has refused to unless he got her as a partner!
Judging by both their reactions to the pairing I'd say it's clear that they know each other pretty well - not many celebs have thrown their partners around like that on first meeting. Whether we like Ola or not (and I do like both Ola and James) - it's pretty clear from the pre show comments each year that she's the pro dancer most of the male celebs want to dance with, so she ain't going anywhere soon! James & Ola were on periscope just before the launch on Saturday night, she seems very happy to have Iwan and just wants the tabloids to leave her alone.
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Shame Ola had to come back she is unlikeable as her bellend of a husband.
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Shame Ola had to come back she is unlikeable as her bellend of a husband.
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Shame Ola had to come back she is unlikeable as her bellend of a husband.
She's lucky to be there frankly after her and her oik of a husband's behaviour last year. I am quite amused by the fact that she seems to have got the charisma free sports star with all the mobility , moves and panache of a brick wall. |
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Your efforts are worthless, I am afraid,Buddy.
people on DS are renowned mind readers who, despite any evidence to the contrary will insist that they know exactly what is going on in someone's thoughts. I thought Ola looked happy with the choice. But then, I don't have an agenda (and neither do I give credence to the moronic redtops like the Daily Heil. )Quote:
Err I'm not a mind reader and never claimed to be!...
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Err I'm not a mind reader and never claimed to be! I found the fact that Ola has known Iwan for years in an interview with Ola herself somewhere on line - easily enough found if you Google for it. I didn't think she was at all upset with the pairing - just a bit discomknockerated at being flung around as she was and nearly flashing her boob, and if he bent her nail back as he broke it - probably in a bit of pain as well! If anything it was IWAN who looked less than thrilled - not Ola! I don't think Iwan has a reputation in the same league as Greg's last year - it was so clear that not one of the female pros wanted to be paired with him last year, but one of them had to do it - poor Aliona! Glad to see she has a potentially good partner this year in Jay - let's hope he can conquer those nerves! I actually agree with your comments regarding the 'swing round' and the aftermath. Quote:
I can't help sticking up for Ola and Kristina. Maybe it's because I like them (I don't personally know them) and I detest seeing them dragged through the mud - especially in the DM).
Carol I don't think that post was directed at you (I could be wrong). ![]() |
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Err I'm not a mind reader and never claimed to be! I found the fact that Ola has known Iwan for years in an interview with Ola herself somewhere on line - easily enough found if you Google for it. I didn't think she was at all upset with the pairing - just a bit discomknockerated at being flung around as she was and nearly flashing her boob, and if he bent her nail back as he broke it - probably in a bit of pain as well! If anything it was IWAN who looked less than thrilled - not Ola! I don't think Iwan has a reputation in the same league as Greg's last year - it was so clear that not one of the female pros wanted to be paired with him last year, but one of them had to do it - poor Aliona! Glad to see she has a potentially good partner this year in Jay - let's hope he can conquer those nerves! Apologies if you felt that you had taken a bit of a "hit".... |
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Saved me typing out much the same
James & Ola were on periscope just before the launch on Saturday night, she seems very happy to have Iwan and just wants the tabloids to leave her alone.*I don't remember Ola rushing to play down 'bullygate' or blame it on the media twisting the story - in fact my enduring memory of that mess was walking into a supermarket and seeing Ola's 'tearful' face splashed all over the front page of at least one of the tabloids! |
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Except when she's flogging her tacky calendars or appearing with her husband in some 'fly on the wall' documentary thing...basically, Ola is happy to use the tabloids when it suits*. Unfortunately, when you court the media, it does tend to backfire on you from time to time - hence the Strictly pros who tend to do that (Kristina, Ola and James) are the ones who tend to be most in the media firing line.
*I don't remember Ola rushing to play down 'bullygate' or blame it on the media twisting the story - in fact my enduring memory of that mess was walking into a supermarket and seeing Ola's 'tearful' face splashed all over the front page of at least one of the tabloids! |
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Excellent post. I think James and Ola would be pretty horrified if the papers actually 'left them alone' completely.
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Except when she's flogging her tacky calendars or appearing with her husband in some 'fly on the wall' documentary thing...basically, Ola is happy to use the tabloids when it suits*. Unfortunately, when you court the media, it does tend to backfire on you from time to time - hence the Strictly pros who tend to do that (Kristina, Ola and James) are the ones who tend to be most in the media firing line.
*I don't remember Ola rushing to play down 'bullygate' or blame it on the media twisting the story - in fact my enduring memory of that mess was walking into a supermarket and seeing Ola's 'tearful' face splashed all over the front page of at least one of the tabloids! Can't remember who but I think someone was being accused of 'bullying' her. She had that face on and neither the story nor her 'upset' were (imho) genuine. She annoys me. |
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That is the very face that put me right off her.
Can't remember who but I think someone was being accused of 'bullying' her. She had that face on and neither the story nor her 'upset' were (imho) genuine. She annoys me. |
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It was Karen and the BBC confirmed the incident happened at a pro dance rehearsal, with Ola accepting Karen's apology at a meeting held to resolve the problem. Tabloids wait outside the studios so it wouldn't have been difficult to get a photo of Ola.
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The point is, what was clearly a spat between two female dancers morphed into a supposed campaign of bullying by one against the other. Ola made no attempt to put the media right on what had happened. In fact, there's a distinct possibility that she was the one who leaked the story in the first place, and she certainly milked it for all it was worth.
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I don't know where you get your facts from, but there was no suggestion of a campaign of bullying, just a one off unprovoked verbal attack towards Ola by Karen. It was over in a few days and neither spoke directly to the media because they are not allowed to do that. On what basis do you say there is a distinct possibility she leaked the story and in just what way did she milk it for all it was worth? Given what was reported, surely it is far more likely that someone working on the show earned money from talking about what happened? You really seem to have a very strong dislike of someone you don't actually know.
For sure I wondered if Ola's reaction was the result of a 'straw that broke the camel's back' situation . Lets be honest, Ola is a pro, has handled lots of difficult partners and has taken criticism from judges on the chin (including the claims in the gutter press of her bullying Steve B ), so her upset at Karen made me wonder if it was just the latest in a series of jibes and she'd finally cracked . I like her and hope she and Iwan do well , but I worry her recent injury could play on her mind and hold her back from giving 100% . I hope I'm wrong . |
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Ola and James set their attack dogs on Karen after that so it's nonsense to suggest they didn't play it up. They might not have spoken directly to the media but they used it all they could & Karen got dogs abuse for what was a nothing story...or should have been a nothing story. Much like the story last year of Ola ~bullying her partner last year.
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I don't know where you get your facts from, but there was no suggestion of a campaign of bullying, just a one off unprovoked verbal attack towards Ola by Karen. It was over in a few days and neither spoke directly to the media because they are not allowed to do that. On what basis do you say there is a distinct possibility she leaked the story and in just what way did she milk it for all it was worth? Given what was reported, surely it is far more likely that someone working on the show earned money from talking about what happened? You really seem to have a very strong dislike of someone you don't actually know.
Basically, if people have a habit of courting the press when a story appears about them, there is always the suspicion that, rightly or wrongly, they could have been involved in the release of it - especially if it relies on such vague things as 'a source' or even 'source close to xxxx' which again are fairly well recognised as being the actual person, just given a bit of a disguise with a false nose and dark glasses for proprieties sake
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people on DS are renowned mind readers who, despite any evidence to the contrary will insist that they know exactly what is going on in someone's thoughts. 