Originally Posted by Ellie1967:
“I don't think the contestants are all one big happy family, I think some people probably have a bit of resentment over it (but know to keep it quiet) and some are genuinely happy for everyone else doing a good dance and don't mind. Carol sounds like she has a very sensible attitude to it but I doubt she went into the show with much expectation of being a brilliant dancer or winning so probably doesn't really see herself as in competition with the great dancers, more with herself to improve a little every week and so can enjoy great dancing when she sees it. Peter, on the other hand, probably went into this series expecting to be the big name star who everyone was talking about (he had made enough fuss in the press every year about how they kept asking him but he couldn't squeeze it into his busy schedule) and perhaps there is a tiny bit of resentment that Jay is stealing his thunder and that leaked out a bit in his interview. Sports people like Anthony are probably used to a more level playing field in their normal jobs so perhaps struggle with competing against such a wide range of skill levels. As Carol said, though, they should all know exactly what they're signing up for so shouldn't complain as it doesn't do anyone any favours.”
“I don't think the contestants are all one big happy family, I think some people probably have a bit of resentment over it (but know to keep it quiet) and some are genuinely happy for everyone else doing a good dance and don't mind. Carol sounds like she has a very sensible attitude to it but I doubt she went into the show with much expectation of being a brilliant dancer or winning so probably doesn't really see herself as in competition with the great dancers, more with herself to improve a little every week and so can enjoy great dancing when she sees it. Peter, on the other hand, probably went into this series expecting to be the big name star who everyone was talking about (he had made enough fuss in the press every year about how they kept asking him but he couldn't squeeze it into his busy schedule) and perhaps there is a tiny bit of resentment that Jay is stealing his thunder and that leaked out a bit in his interview. Sports people like Anthony are probably used to a more level playing field in their normal jobs so perhaps struggle with competing against such a wide range of skill levels. As Carol said, though, they should all know exactly what they're signing up for so shouldn't complain as it doesn't do anyone any favours.”
I think Carol is probably a regular viewer, so knows that there are going to be different levels of skill. Some people get more fitting music, better costumes. Those that don't watch are the ones surprised that the judges can be mean, that music can be awful, that you may be required to dress as an animal, and that some people may be better due to skill, training, musicality, fitness etc.




