DS Forums

 
 

Craig who do you think you are?


Reply
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old 06-12-2015, 20:53
bornfree
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 13,434
Some of the comments are really annoying me. Having a go at Anita. She has every right to be in the semi final. After all she has worked for it despite her pigeon toes. Maybe be some people want to see a grafter. Craig is an idiot who has favourite and he publicly humiliates people he doesn't like. Nasty, mean spirited man.
bornfree is offline   Reply With Quote
Please sign in or register to remove this advertisement.
Old 06-12-2015, 20:55
MayD
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 992
The judges placed Georgia second didn't they? It was the public that didn't vote for her.
What about if too many of the GBP who would usually have voted for Georgia thought she'd be safe decided to use up their quota of votes righting a perceived wrong with Anita? If 'enough' did then two better dancers (incl Georgia) competing in the DO is a very real possibility.

It is ultimately the public that cause that, not bias and/or inconsistency of the judges
MayD is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2015, 20:57
Sarah777
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 2,788
tonight Craig has really annoyed me for blaming the public for putting Georgia & Helen into the dance off so who does think we want in the dance off them and up the public to vote for whoever we want

Just because the Judges Favourite(sp) Georgia was in the Dance off there is no need have a go at the Viewers and there Voting habits that put her there so Craig shame on you
Totally agree with. I have said it so many times. This year Craig and Bruno are favouring Team GG. They will never mention any of her mistakes. Both will give them 10s next week, so they can't be in the dance off. Really angry, blatant manipulation.
Sarah777 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2015, 20:59
bornfree
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 13,434
What about if too many of the GBP who would usually have voted for Georgia decided to use up their quota of votes righting a perceived wrong with Anita?

If 'enough' did then two better dancers competing in the DO is a real possibility.

It is ultimately the public that cause that, not the judges
It is not just a dance competition. It is also an entertainment show. Maybe the GBP were just not entertained by Helen. I know I wasn't. And if the BBC only want trained dancers then they shouldn't keep the competition open to novices.

All I can say is that I hope Anita is very proud of herself. Well done to her.
bornfree is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2015, 20:59
Doghouse Riley
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: North-West England
Posts: 25,847
What about if too many of the GBP who would usually have voted for Georgia decided to use up their quota of votes righting a perceived wrong with Anita?

If 'enough' did then two better dancers competing in the DO is a real possibility.

It is ultimately the public that cause that, not the judges
They do it because they feel provoked by the judging
The public like an underdog and it doesn't take many of them voting, being a bit perverse, if any judge appears to have it in for any competitor.

Look how it didn't matter how much they derided John Sargent's performances, the public kept voting for him. If the judges showed a bit more restraint...well Craig, he wouldn't get some people's backs up so that they skew the vote enough to produce a shock result.
Doghouse Riley is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2015, 21:02
Sarah777
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 2,788
Some of the comments are really annoying me. Having a go at Anita. She has every right to be in the semi final. After all she has worked for it despite her pigeon toes. Maybe be some people want to see a grafter. Craig is an idiot who has favourite and he publicly humiliates people he doesn't like. Nasty, mean spirited man.
Same here, really annoyed. He is an arrogant P*************
Sarah777 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2015, 21:04
Lordsally
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Posts: 1,450
They do it because they feel provoked by the judging
The public like an underdog and it doesn't take many of them voting, being a bit perverse, if any judge appears to have it in for any competitor.

Look how it didn't matter how much they derided John Sargent's performances, the public kept voting for him. If the judges showed a bit more restraint...well Craig, he wouldn't get some people's backs up so that they skew the vote enough to produce a shock result.
^^^^^Spot on, that! ^^^^^^^👍👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Lordsally is offline Follow this poster on Twitter   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2015, 21:08
David Wright
Forum Member
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 3,176
I think Anita should have gone but at this stage of the game anybody can be at risk.

CRH should know that after 12 years on this thing, LOL!
David Wright is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2015, 21:09
quique
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 269
It is not just a dance competition. It is also an entertainment show. Maybe the GBP were just not entertained by Helen. I know I wasn't. And if the BBC only want trained dancers then they shouldn't keep the competition open to novices.

All I can say is that I hope Anita is very proud of herself. Well done to her.
This is exactly how I feel.
quique is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2015, 21:11
MayD
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 992
They do it because they feel provoked by the judging
The public like an underdog and it doesn't take many of them voting, being a bit perverse, if any judge appears to have it in for any competitor.

Look how it didn't matter how much they derided John Sargent's performances, the public kept voting for him. If the judges showed a bit more restraint...well Craig, he wouldn't get some people's backs up so that they skew the vote enough to produce a shock result.
I know why they do it but it still says as much if not more about them than it does about Craig/the judges as a whole

CRH might be an a**e but if the dance(r) is worse than that others then voting for the one on the receiving end of his ire is a bit bluddy silly imho. As I said, it only ends up causing a ????gate with many of the same people who voted whingeing that their real favourite is out. Go figure
MayD is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2015, 21:11
CravenHaven
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: in the Sun (ツ)
Posts: 11,230
Same here, really annoyed. He is an arrogant P*************
What's 15 letters and begins with a P?
A dirty prevaricator? No, that's 12.
Pringlemuncher? Damn! That's 14!
Platypustaunter? Oh, that's so wicked.
CravenHaven is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2015, 21:12
Sarah777
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 2,788
They do it because they feel provoked by the judging
The public like an underdog and it doesn't take many of them voting, being a bit perverse, if any judge appears to have it in for any competitor.

Look how it didn't matter how much they derided John Sargent's performances, the public kept voting for him. If the judges showed a bit more restraint...well Craig, he wouldn't get some people's backs up so that they skew the vote enough to produce a shock result.
I hope you are not comparing Anita to John Sargent. My problem with Craig is that he is a hypocrite. Georgia can make mistakes and he will never mention and give her his highest mark and Jay who had danced so well and he was pedantic and even Len got mad. Bruno is also the same will never mention her mistakes or down play them.
This is really unfair.
Sarah777 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2015, 21:13
Littlegreen42
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Under The Ivy
Posts: 16,586
So now we have to watch Anita, Katie and Kellie for another week.
I know it's great innit!
Littlegreen42 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2015, 21:13
MayD
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 992
It is not just a dance competition. It is also an entertainment show. .
But people are moaning about the better dancers being the in the DO and one of them leaving.
MayD is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2015, 21:15
Sarah777
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 2,788
What's 15 letters and begins with a P?
A dirty prevaricator? No, that's 12.
Pringlemuncher? Damn! That's 14!
Platypustaunter? Oh, that's so wicked.
Just didn't want to put the correct no of ****. Incase I get told off. This way I can say I meant something else. My swearing is getting bad to worse.
Sarah777 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2015, 21:17
Osusana
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 5,390
I love Craig, he's the only really honest judge and if he left Strictly then I would too.
Slag him off all you like but as I said before, he is just giving his opinion. DS member moan like mad when they think the judges are not saying stuff, to toe the BBC agenda, but when they don't, that's wrong too.
Damned if they do and damned if they don't
Osusana is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2015, 21:19
Sarah777
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 2,788
I love Craig, he's the only really honest judge and if he left Strictly then I would too.
Slag him off all you like but as I said before, he is just giving his opinion. DS member moan like mad when they think the judges are not saying stuff, to toe the BBC agenda, but when they don't, that's wrong too.
Damned if they do and damned if they don't
I am not blaming BBC. I am just angry with Craig and Bruno.
Sarah777 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2015, 21:20
bornfree
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 13,434
I hope you are not comparing Anita to John Sargent. My problem with Craig is that he is a hypocrite. Georgia can make mistakes and he will never mention and give her his highest mark and Jay who had danced so well and he was pedantic and even Len got mad. Bruno is also the same will never mention her mistakes or down play them.
This is really unfair.
I know she is nothing like JS. She is a joy to watch.
bornfree is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2015, 21:21
MaggieMcGee
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 3,056
I know it's great innit!
I agree.
MaggieMcGee is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2015, 21:23
bornfree
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 13,434
But people are moaning about the better dancers being the in the DO and one of them leaving.
Well tough. The competition is open to ringers as well as novices and if two ringers are in the DO let it be. Perhaps the GP don't find boring ringers entertaining. I cant believe Helen is an actress. Anita is not even an actress and yet she acts her dances well despite her pigeon toes. I am glad Helen has gone.
bornfree is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2015, 21:24
keira97
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 18
Everyone has different opinions but being upset doesn't change the result and the fact that Helen has left.
keira97 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2015, 21:34
kitty6464
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 504
Not enough people voted for Helen and Georgie, Georgie danced better in dance off.
Where's the conspiracy.
I wonder if all the people moaning actually voted.
kitty6464 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2015, 21:37
abigail1234
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,086
I love Craig and in fact all of the judges. I whooped with joy when Kellie was announced as going through - she deserved to. I wanted Katie to be in the DO with Helen, and for Helen to go through but that's a personal preference and I'm not complaining about it. Some DS members were so incensed by Craig's comments and low marking, they were voting like crazy and I imagine that was the same for the public. I thought Kellie did a great job and I wanted to keep her out of the DO so I voted for her several times and I guess the public felt the same. Maybe the Georgia votes went to Anita and Kellie instead, because they thought Georgia would be safe. Who knows?

But yes, ultimately it is the public who put Georgia and Helen in the DO. It's all high drama and makes for a great show so why not makes these controversial comments and get people het-up? That's part of it the fun!

Not enough people voted for Helen and Georgie, Georgie danced better in dance off.
Where's the conspiracy.
I wonder if all the people moaning actually voted.
Well said kitty! You'd think the winners were going to get a huge expensive record deal instead of a glitter ball, the way people go on about conspiracies and producers ordering judges what to say and mark. Grief!
abigail1234 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2015, 21:39
-Sid-
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 28,896
He was right. He was aiming it at both of them. It's the biggest shocker of a DO for a long time and neither deserved to be there - yet.
Why not? Helen was second from bottom on the leaderboard and two have to be in the dance-off. In terms of points, it's perfectly reasonable she was one of them.

Georgia was a bit of a surprise but how often has the person right at the bottom been saved? Plenty.

So overall not that much of a shocker. When you have a series where there's so many already goods ones, you're bound to get eliminations like tonight's near the end. They can't all stay.
-Sid- is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2015, 21:43
hrh7
Forum Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 5,115
Based on the judges scores Helen actually should have been in the DO (albeit not with Georgia). So I'm not sure how Craig can blame the public for putting her there!
Absolutely agree. They clearly wanted Anita to be in the DO
hrh7 is offline   Reply With Quote
 
Reply




 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 08:33.