I suppose the pros have very little (or none) input over songs and themes now compared to the beginning of the programme. I remember a VT of Vincent and Louisa where she said she didn't like the song he had chosen that week so she suggested another one and they went along with that. I think it was "Let's Hear It For The Boy" for their samba, but I'm glad to be corrected.

Having said all that, doesn't this show has a head choreographer to oversee if the song choices match the dances?

We have a head choreographer to see that popular music is inserted into the program at every opportunity since the public won't appreciate anything else (supposedly).

So there is a conspiracy.
Against good dance music

Is there anyone on the show this year who doesn't either have a conspiracy against them or in favour of them?

I'm starting to think I'll need to get the tinfoil hat on to watch the rest of the series, just in case.

Conspiracy? Whatever for?

No one cares, and she can't dance. She's even hard to like.

End of.

It's very strange , but between conspiracy theories and gutter press reports this season has gone weird compared to other years . Usually you get maybe three or four celebs and pros getting outed or accused of stuff , but this year everyone is being hung out to dry for something or other .
In the end I'd rather focus on their dance routines ,on set interviews and vts and leave the gossip to those who like that sort of thing .

Please don't speak for everyone. Thanks.

Interestingly, Brendan has just tweeted.......

Brendan Cole ‏@BrendanCole 13m13 minutes ago
Ok you lot. A lot of you not liking my music choice. It was mine not @bbcstrictly's! Pash & Carol already had authentic Paso so I went Rock👊

Thanks for the info, So no conspiracy after all.......and Kirsty hated it lol!

I find it really, really hard to believe any pro would choose that particular U2 track for a paso doble.

Brendan's been quite happy to say before when something's not been his idea (eg everything about Victoria's paso doble) so I'm fairly sure this is straight up. I can't imagine being so passive aggressive as to complain (twice) about the song your pro partner chose whilst he's stood right there. Before I thought she was just whiny but now...

It is surprising. I honestly assumed she was voicing Brendan's thoughts as well as her own as he can't really speak out against production

Maybe he really does hate dancing with her and therefore he's really conspiring against himself?

I didn't hate the music choice, tbh. I just don't think she danced it well.

Beautiful day is a total damp squib of a "rock" song. If you're going to go rock you need something with a bit more balls than that.

I usually agree with Brendan but it was a horrible horrible choice.

Ah but Brendan loves his "soft rock". Which has about as much oomph as a mobility scooter needing a battery charge.

Well, I'm proper astonished! I really thought they'd been stitched up by the producers. Puts my paranoia back in its cupboard ... till the next song list is announced.

How gutting is it how much we all whine about the pros not being allowed to pick the music, then when they do it's even worse than what the producers give them.

They should let ME pick the music. Only logical conclusion.

Deary me Kirsty had a right go at him for that song she does like a moan.

Tell Lie Vision.

Kirsty's comments might be getting taken out of context - I seem to recall her saying that the song wasn't right for an aggressive performance when the judges said that was what she should have done.

On the other hand, maybe her and Brendan really don't like each other? I wouldn't be that surprised, but I would have expected him to play up if she had moaned about his own music choice.

I still think it was a crap idea either way!

I'm sure Kirsty and Brendan do like each other, but all I'm saying is that don't be surprised when he chooses the Birdie Song for a Viennese Waltz next week...

Oh, I do love a good conspiracy theory!

It would be nice if DS could actually come up with one

Everyone in the dance-off this week was white. Is Strictly Come Dancing racist?

(...I'm new to this kind of thing...)

It's her facial expressions when the Judges are giving their comments. I don't think she can take criticism. Also there is very little oomph in her performance. At times she seems lifeless with Brendan dragging her around.

In the world of DS, any kind of skin colour issue can fall into the category of "It is known" rather than 'conspiracy'.

However, if you want a conspiracy theory, there must be some scope in "An Irishman, an Anglo-Scotswoman, a Kiwi and a Russian bird walked into a dance-off..."

Or that might just be a really bad joke.